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Saarc conclave: 65-member delegation leaves for India
The conclave will commences on January 16 in New Delhi.
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JUI-F finally decides to join federal government
JUI-F member Akram Durrani to take oath as federal minister, Abbas Afridi as State Minister.
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Long wait
It is unfortunate that the attitude of governments in Lahore and Karachi is preventing the handing down of power.
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Philip Barton takes charge as new British envoy in Pakistan
Barton says he aims to further strengthen relations between Pakistan and UK.
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Sartorial Word: Heading to glorious Rydell High
Grease has been a Broadway hit for the longest time and chances are it’s going to be pretty phenomenal in Pakistan.
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Did you know? : Mehreen Syed — first blog, now baby
Mehreen may be occupied with her blog and soon with her baby, but we take a moment to wish her the very best!
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Fickle loyalties: PML-F's Amanullah Marri joins PPP
Becomes the fourth PML-F leader to quit party ahead of local government polls.
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Pakistan likely to miss GDP growth target for fiscal year 2013-14
SBP says real GDP growth rate in FY14 is likely to remain between 3%-4%.
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IHC to hear Musharraf's appeal against Special Court's appearance orders on Thursday
Justice Riaz Ahmed of the IHC will hear intra-court appeal.
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K-P chief minister approves bifurcation of district Kohistan
Pervez Khattak says notification to this affect was issued on Wednesday.
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Has Rohail Hyatt fizzled out from Coke Studio?
The rumour mill is rife with speculations as to whether someone new might be taking over the producer’s chair.
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De-radicalisation: Nawaz approves construction of brigade level cantonment in Swat
Prime Minister commends army for restoring peace and rebuilding infrastructure in Swat.
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Local bodies: K-P govt requests ECP for poll delay
The provincial government wants to hold elections in the last week of March.
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Khyber Agency blast kills 2 peace militia volunteers
Bomb planted by unidentified militants near a barricaded post at Zaka Khel Bazaar explodes.
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19 school children killed in van-truck collision in Nawabshah
Total death toll is 21 while at least 13 others sustained injuries.
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Emraan Hashmi’s son diagnosed with cancer
Four-year-old Ayan diagnosed with a tumour in his kidney: Times of India.
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IHC restores Zaka Ashraf as PCB chairman
The court had earlier in 2013 declared that Ashraf's appointment was 'illegal.'
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Youth loans to be granted on merit, not party affiliation: Nawaz
Says party affiliations are only limited to election campaigning.
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Pakistan's Devil's Advocate says he's just doing his job
Lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada has provided the legal cover for the country's succession of military rulers
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Gang rape of Mukhtar Mai inspires New York opera
Mai, now in her 40s, was raped to avenge her 12-year-old brother's alleged impropriety with a woman from a rival...
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Chaudhry Aslam murder: Investigation of attack transferred to CID
Police say CID can better investigate because it's a high profile case with sections of anti-terrorism act in it.
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Without delay: IHC directs govt to provide bullet proof car to ex-CJP
Says former chief justice should be provided security on a par with former prime ministers.
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Fire breaks out at AFIC
It is the hospital where Musharraf is admitted for a heart condition; his lawyer says he is not affected.
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Pakistan and India rank 97th in food index
The food index ranked the nations on the availability, quality and affordability of food and dietary health.
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Unmet demands: Teachers may boycott election duties
Demand that jobs of over 5,000 contractual employees be made permanent.
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Voicing concerns: JI to launch drive against privatisation
JI chief Syed Munawar Hasan says a meeting of political representatives and trade unions is scheduled for January 16.
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One province: Writers, poets oppose ‘division’ demands
'We don’t accept the formula of Sindh one and Sindh two,' says writer Mehrunissa Larik.
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Revenge: Man kills two of a family, injures one
A man shoots his brother-in law, wife and daughter, residents of Tiba Balochan near Rahim Yar Khan.
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Road accident: Woman killed, husband injured
The couple was riding home when a speeding dumper truck (PKP-0017) hit their motorcycle on Mandi Mor.
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Infrastructure: Two roads to Sundar planned
Two roads, a total of 21 kilometres, have been handed over to the Lahore Ring Road Authority for rehabilitation.
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Seminar: ‘Law needed to curb domestic violence’
PTI’s information secretary Andleeb Abbas says Pakistan ranks 135th in 136 countries rated on gender equality gap.
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Consequences: Death sentence awarded to murderer
Criminal accused for kidnapping and killing his nephew.
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Case adjourned: Six affidavits submitted in Janjua case
Six affidavits include that of former president Pervez Musharraf.
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Natural disasters: Training of Afghan rescuers discussed
Discussion revolves around possible areas of bilateral cooperation, other areas of mutual interest under possible MOU.
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Providing energy: LNG to be made available by November
Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Abbasi says govt is making all out efforts to resolve energy crisis.
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Attack averted: Explosive-laden jacket defused
The police foils a terrorism bid in Judbah headquarters of Torghar district.
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Pakistan tops list of countries with most religious hostilities: Report
Globally, acts of religious hostility hit a six-year high in 2012 with Muslims and Jews suffering most hostility.
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Govt distances itself from talks of 'pressure' over NADRA chairman's resignation
Interior Ministry spokesperson says NADRA board reconstituted, new chairman to be appointed at appropriate time.
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Waar set to run on 23 UK screens from January 17
The movie will be exhibited in 23 cinemas in nearly 15 UK districts including London, Manchester, Birmingham, others.
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61% of Pakistanis say women should dress as they wish: online survey
In the original survey by University of Michigan, only 22% of Pakistanis said the same.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: After day-long suspension, mobile phone services restored
Services have been restored in Quetta and Rawalpindi but are still suspended in other major cities.
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Eco-friendly: Jirga bans hunting in Mardan village
Claims wildlife dept issues permits without consultation.
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A small step towards increased literacy
Sometimes, people have so many options to help out people around them.
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Disputed appointment: IHC rules in favour of ex-NADRA chairman
Sets aside govt’s notifications through which Malik was removed and Brig (retd) Hussain appointed acting chairman.
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Acknowledged: K-P govt recognises Aitizaz’s heroism, finally
Announces Rs5 million compensation; names his school, a stadium after him.
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Hardened stance: Pakistan rebuts Indian army chief’s charges
ISPR says Islamabad was respecting ceasefire along LoC.
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Privilege motion: Rabbani moves Senate against PIA’s privatisation
Argues that CCI should formulate and regulate policies in related matters.
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Postponing LB elections: Politicians-bureaucracy nexus hammers blow to judiciary
SC decision is taken as victory of the political govts which always wanted to evade the election.
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Seeking support: World Bank asked to finance energy projects
President Hussain makes the requests to help Pakistan overcome its chronic energy shortages and water crisis.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: Mobile phones likely to go silent in major cities
Conferences, congregations, processions to be organised at federal, provincial levels.

















































