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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.
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It’s time for Pakistani cinema to shape up
Bollywood’s completion of 100 years should encourage our film-makers.
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No seats left: Fauzia Kasuri quits PTI
Imran Khan has been cornered by the "mafia," says Fauzia Kasuri.
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Army chief congratulates Nawaz as felicitations pour in
Gen. Kayani, Chinese premier and Chancellor of Germany amongst those who congratulated Sharif.
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Nasir Mahmood Khosa appointed Secretary to PM
Fawad Hassan Fawad appointed Additional Secretary to PM.
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Target killing: MQM announces day of mourning in Sindh on June 6
MQM asks business community and transporters association to halt their activities.
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Musharraf ready to face high treason case: APML
Musharraf's political advisor cautions incoming government to think twice before pursuing a personal revenge.
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Lucky number three: Nawaz Sharif takes oath as prime minister
Nawaz Sharif beat his competition by receiving a total of 244 votes.
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11-year-old drowns during swimming competition in Lahore
Sixth grade student not provided with immediate medical assistance.
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Analysis: Glimmer of hope for cash-starved economy as Nawaz takes over
Economic turnaround essential to ensure greater political stability.
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Friendly states: Indian MP sees a friendlier Pakistan
Pakistanis increasingly suffered themselves from violence by extremists.
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Upper House: Leader of house, opposition in Senate tender resignations
Ishaq Dar and Farooq Naek leave office to enable adjustment following change of govt.
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Goodwill gesture: JUI-F to support Nawaz Sharif
Fazlur Rehman says JUI-F has yet to decide on joining government in the centre.
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New premier: No senior Indian official to attend Nawaz’s oath-taking
Indian foreign minister says India was not invited.
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Probe promised: India ‘regrets’ Pakistan diplomat’s manhandling
Islamabad conveys concern over security for its diplomats in New Delhi.
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2007 judges’ detention: Citing smear campaign, judge recuses himself from the case
Judge says media has launched ‘malicious campaign’ against him after he rejected Musharraf’s bail plea.
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Memogate: Court orders government to bring back Haqqani
Former envoy to US was allowed to leave Pakistan in 2012 on commitment to return.
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Discriminatory measure: Kuwait restricts treatment hours for expats
If successful, it will be expanded to other public hospitals.
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Intellectual property: ‘Instead of parallel judiciary, strengthen existing system’
Participants call for providing swift justice to aggrieved individuals.
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Disagreement: Newly-hired Polyclinic staff still in limbo
There are chances that all the candidates, which were around 300 initially, will be re-interviewed.
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World Environment Day: Don’t dump extra food, donate it
Profiling an organisation working against food waste in Rawalpindi, Islamabad.
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Minority rights: No minor issues
This time round, Pakistan’s religious minorities are all set to make sure they get their rights through legislation.
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Bleak indicators: MDG targets for 2015 likely to go unrealised
Literacy rate remains unchanged at 58% between 2010-2011 and 2011-2012; health, water sectors fare no better.
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Heat wave: Wonky cooling system at PIMS a pain for staff, patients
Most patients end up dehydrated in main building, problematic AC.
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Brought to ground: CDA recalls officers from ‘temporary’ high posts
The junior officials had overstayed their additional postings on senior positions.
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Unreasonable: Students protest against ‘unfair’ decision
Students who gave their Pakistan Studies and Islamiyat exams in May would have to do so again on June 13 and June 14.
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OGRA scandal: NAB to quiz two former premiers, ex-minister
They have been summoned over charges of corruption and misuse of authority in issuing licences for CNG despite ban.
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Accident?: Excise and Taxation Office fire destroys records
Only ‘unimportant’ records lost, claims ETO.
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Balochistan Assembly: PkMAP’s surprise turns to outrage
His election is all the more surprising because PML-Q is not among the three-party ruling coalition of Balochistan.
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Rules violation: IHC stays procurement of 20m smart cards
Private company files petition challenging tender process.
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Appointments: SC seeks interim set-up’s record
Khawaja Asif directed to ensure transparency in appointments by new government.
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Election heartburns: PTI’s Fauzia Kasuri may defect to PML-N
Kasuri has been approached by Begum Kalsom Nawaz who wants an active individual to mobilise PML-N’s women’s wing.
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Balochistan Assembly: Speaker Jan Jamali and his deputy Qudoos Bizenjo take oath
CM-designate Dr Malik says govt to resolve problems, failure not an option.
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Long past its deadline: Park Enclave still caught up in paperwork
CDA’s Engineering Wing submits PC-I for housing scheme; work to start soon.
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IMF team to arrive on June 19 for crucial talks
The visit looms as differences have emerged over the extent of the current account deficit.
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Saving children: Conquering polio, one family at a time
In Baldia, clerics and governmental health officers join hands to defeat the disease.
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Dormant graft case: Swiss case spectre likely to return again
Supreme Court asks NAB about the money in Swiss banks.
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First lucky prime: The Power of Three
Never before has a Pakistani politician made to the office of prime minister for a third time.
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Bilateral relations: Pakistan-Italy enjoy cooperation
Nisar Ahmed Khuhro lauded the support extended by Italy towards the cause of democracy in Pakistan.
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Passport crisis: Issuance of smart cards stopped
Court also issued notices and sought reply in the matter from the Ministry of Interior, Director Procurement NADRA.
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Work for consensuses: Bokhari says
Bokhari welcomed the newly elected members of the 14th National Assembly.
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Opposition leader: ‘PPP to strengthen democratic values’
Khursheed Shah said that the PPP wanted to strengthen the values of democracy.
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Environmental protection: Bank Alfalah joins hands with WWF
The bank continues to focus on meaningful corporate citizenship programmes.