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Deplorable conditions: SC directs provincial jail chiefs to visit prisons
CJ Chaudhry snubs police and jail authorities of four provinces.
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Green Economy Forum 2013: Transition from red to green economy remains a formidable challenge
Seven steps suggested for corporate sector to bring sustainable development.
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Announcing decision: Fauzia Kasuri officially quits PTI
Says party is hijacked by ‘mafia and lobbies’.
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Quest for ‘right men’ delays cabinet formation
New premier still in the process of ‘carefully’ analysing names of the lawmakers: Sources
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Splash of colour: Presenting scarves and jewellery
Designer Zaiena Haider brings her collection to an international market.
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Stark realities: Military brass to brief new PM on security challenges
COAS and military leadership to give input on plans for talks with TTP.
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Reactions: ‘Economy, peace and load-shedding’
PML-N to only focus on the people: Party leader.
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Nepotism?: ‘Unrealistic’ packages for medical professors
The appointments in the medical colleges were made totally on political grounds and personal links, sources say.
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New premier: Something old, something new
One was still not surprised to find MQM, JI voting for the man they had been laughing at since his fall in 1997.
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Sworn in: Third time’s the charm
Nawaz’s oath-taking marks a special distinction, not just for him, but for President Zardari as well.
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Nawaz Sharif: A political history
Dismissed as premier first in 1993, 1999, the PML-N chief will be hoping to complete a full term this time around.
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Everest summit: For Samina, ain’t no mountain high enough
Tributes and prizes continue to pour in for Samina and her brother.
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Bomb attack: Eight Rangers personnel injured
A low-intensity explosion took place near MQM office in North Nazimabad, no casualties reported.
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Rangers operation: Polio team attack’s mastermind held
He did not, however, disclose his affiliation with any proscribed organisation.
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Missing: Govt officials kidnapped from Shikarpur
According to complainants, Bugti and Khoso were in touch with family until they reached Shikarpur district.
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Celebrations: US embassy FB page gets 1m followers
EAMP, established in December 2012 in collaboration with US Department of State, will be running till December 2014.
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Sentenced: TTP men get life for killing cops
The militants were previously members of Lashkare Jhangvi.
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Failure To Protect: Court summons home secretary, CCPO
Gul Muhammad was allegedly picked up by security agencies on May 21, 2012 along with another person.
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Raid: Six alleged robbers held
Wah Cantonment police recovered weapons and ammunition from their possession.
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crackdown: Four suspected gamblers arrested
On a tip-off, a police party raided a gambling den on Misrial Road.
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SEMINAR: ‘Corruption affects everything’
Justice Jan said illiteracy, lack of accountability and social acceptance were the main causes of corruption.
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Electric shock?: Traffic warden found dead at home
The body is sent to Nishtar Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
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Social Development: DCO lauds NGOs’ role
DCO stressed the need for expanding the welfare services provided by the NGOs .
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Measles: Measles death toll rises to 141
Two children, Ali Raza, 18 months, and Zain ,7 months, died from measles on Wednesday.
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Courts: PIDC Head suspended
The court observed that the caretaker government had no power to make appointments or transfers.
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Food dept raid: Illegally purchased wheat recovered
Food officials and a police team raided the store and registered a case against the accused, who the police said fled.
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Resistance: Two injured by robbers
The injured were taken to Civil Hospital and reported to be out of danger.
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Pilgrims’ progress: Hajj fund collection stopped
Petitioner’s counsel said that tour operators were collecting Rs5,000 from every pilgrim.
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Maiden speech: No ‘surprises’, but a lot of candour
“I foresee a bright Pakistan where minorities will also have their rights completely protected,” says PM.
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Oath-taking: Winners thoughtful, losers happy
The most satisfied looking persons at the event were the chief election commissioner and the Secretary ECP.
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Third term: PPP claims credit for Nawaz’s election
“We will fully support the government strategy devised to stop drone attacks in the country,” says Javed Hashmi.
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Unprecedented return: He is back
Nawaz Sharif elected PM; secures 244 votes, while PPP’s Amin Fahim polls 42 and PTI’s Javed Hashmi 31.
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Agri-sector: Govt launches programme to improve innovation
“Boosting Pakistan’s economy is one of our top assistance priorities,” says USAID Country Director.
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Press conference: PMA denounces doctors’ strike
PMA condemns attack by Rangers personnel at doctors' peaceful protest.
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Not paid: Health workers protest outside secretariat
Workers demand CJP to take action.
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Intel to test Pakistan with tablets
Will launch seven-inch tablets by June-end or early July.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.47/98.52 against the dollar stronger than Tuesday’s close of 98.53/98.57.
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Faltering economy: ‘Role of DISCOS vital for revival’
Bakhtawari warned that without achieving energy security high economic growth could never be achieved.
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Labour welfare: EOBI seeks employers’ support
According to Zaidi, there are 5.5 million industrial and private sector workers who are registered with the EOBI.
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Hockey : Pakistan U21s go down to the Netherlands
Pakistan will face Germany and Belgium in their next two series on the tour of Europe.
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Looking forward: ‘JI to take part in LG polls’
Misbahullah termed the May 11 polls “one of the worst elections in the country’s history.”
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Mehfl-e-mushaira: Poetry symposium at Hazara University
They recited verses in Urdu and Hindko much to the appreciation from all those in attendance.
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Reckless driving: Two brothers killed in road accident
Bystanders shifted them to the hospital.
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Accidents: Two killed, eight injured in mishaps
Inam Gul, Hatim Bibi and Saadullah along with cab driver Noor Muhammad were injured.
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Failure to protect: Court summons home secretary, CCPO
Gul Muhammad was allegedly picked up by security agencies on May 21.
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Sky is the limit: Karachi takes its gardens into the air
City’s first environment museum boasts environment-friendly solutions.
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New Pakistan govt must not allow Taliban peace deal to trump human rights: Amnesty
The Amnesty International has asked the authorities to take notice of killings of MQM workers in Karachi.
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Ties that bind: Chinese cemetery to be renovated by October
Construction company official lauds services of Pakistanis maintaining the graveyard.
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Aisam, Black crash out of French Open mixed doubles event
Aisam and Black committed four double faults and four unforced errors in the semi-final to lose the plot.
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Unlawful detention: Notice issued to federal, provincial authorities
Sindh High Court hears plea on the alleged unlawful detention of nine MQM workers.