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NAB references: Zardari not indicted in Polo ground, Cotecna cases
Hearing of the references adjourned to January 18.
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Abduction: Man booked for ‘kidnapping’
The police registers a case against the suspect but have not found any clue of the woman yet.
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Relief for Awaran: CM promises reconstruction of homes
CM says work has been initiated on the construction.
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Gaining control: Writ of state to be established in tribal areas, says Aziz
PM’s adviser says outcome of Taliban talks unpredictable.
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K-P police arms scandal: Accused agrees to return kickback share
Niaz Ali Shah, the former adviser to ex-CM files plea to return Rs20m.
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Walls divide: After day-long closure, Bari Imam shrine reopens for public
Attempts by administration to demolish grave walls brought devotees of two sects face-to-face.
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Forgotten patron: Rector recalls Dr Abdus Salam achievements
Informs senate body of CIIT’s plans to open country’s first liver transplant centre.
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Corruption brewery: NCH misconduct stories stun Senate body
Chairman calls for detailed investigation; asks for proof against allegations.
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Sihala: Three held on separate charges
Police seizes drugs and liquor from their possession.
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Art show: Exhibiting a spirit of resilience
Works damaged in India on display.
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Book launch: Religion not the root of clash of civilisations, says scholar
Akbar S Ahmad speaks about ‘Tribal Islam’ and links with strife in Muslim countries, FATA issues.
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In twin cities: Rain aggrevates people’s loadshedding woes
Rawalpindi streets flooded; gas, electricity become a rarity.
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Sectarian attack: Schoolteacher shot, injured
Teachers union threatens to boycott classes if attackers not caught.
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Back on the agenda: PM constitutes body for HEC chief’s appointment
Body to select a new chief of HEC by Feb 12, the deadline set by the Islamabad High Court.
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Unnecessary hazard: Birds causing frequent plane ‘incidents’
Birds hover over makeshift dump near the airport, frequently causing non-fatal accidents: CAA survey.
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Musharraf's trial: Altaf seeks answers to his 7 points from legal, constitutional experts
MQM chief asks why those who aided, collaborated and validated the former president's actions are not being tried.
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Offloading govt stake: PIA sell-off clears the last hurdle
Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.
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ECP suggests new dates for Sindh, Punjab LG election
The court also allowed Sindh United Front and Functional Muslim League to become parties to the case.
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Treason case: A trial of Musharraf’s trial
Defence says special court cannot issue arrest warrants; court to give verdict on Friday.
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Primary education: Girls school in Charsadda has no electricity or toilet
The school was built in 1989 but still lacks basic facilities.
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Facebook crime: Two girls recovered in covert operation in three cities
The operation was led by the Multan CIA.
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Medical negligence: Family protests woman’s death
The family said when they refused to shift her to a private clinic the doctor started ignoring her.
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Preservation: Lyallpur Heritage Foundation formed
Mengal said foundation would conduct research and take measures to preserve the culture and heritage of Faisalabad.
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Foreign holdings: ‘Bring your assets to Pakistan’
Pir Imran Ali Shah, the petitioner, said as many as 60 politicians had around $30,000 million in other countries.
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Infrastructure: Rs708m allocated for six roads
he DCO was examining the repair and maintenance of Chenab Chowk on Jhang Road.
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Case adjourned: No show at Wali Babar hearing
The case was transferred to Kandhkot from Karachi due to security reasons and then it was transferred to Shikarpur.
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Ghost employees: Sharjeel Memon starts crackdown
Minister directed the heads of the local departments to immediately make a list of ghost employees and remove them.
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South asian cities conference: ‘Cities and Us’ starts today
The three-day conference will continue till Sunday, January 12.
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Delays in trial: MNA warns of going on hunger strike
Shahjehan and Buledi are standing trial in the ATC-III for the murder of Civil Lines SHO Fawad Khan.
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Way forward: ‘Diamer Bhasha Dam a lifeline’
The gigantic project will generate 4,500 megawatts electricity and store over 8 million acre feet of water.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger against the dollar to close at 105.47/105.52 in the interbank market on Wednesday.
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Trading skills: ‘Over 600k units of manpower exported’
The minister urged promoters to devise a plan for the maximum export of manpower.
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America fighting wrong war, against wrong people, with wrong methods: Sartaj Aziz
Advisor to Prime Minister says Pakistan has support of the international community on its stance against drones.
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Did you know? : Zinda Bhaag to be released in Dubai
Pakistan’s official submission for Best Foreign Film for the Oscars 2014 will now be reaching a much wider audience.
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ECP suggests holding Sindh, Punjab local body elections in February and March
ECP urges Sindh High Court to hold Local Body elections on Feb 23 in Sindh, and March 13 in Punjab.
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Privatisation approved: 26% PIA shares set for take-off
Government to sell 26% shares without transferring liabilities. Privatisation for HEC and NPCC approved as well.
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Controversially yours: Meera, Captain Naveed hitched?
Marriage certificate obtained by media -- Meera denies the marriage.
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Zardari arrives in Islamabad, due in accountability court tomorrow
Rehman Malik says PPP will stand and face the charges against them.
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The story that rattled a website…
After my story was published, the administration of Millat Facebook tried for many days to publish a contradiction.
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K-P ministers protecting power thieves: Abid Sher Ali
Protests erupted in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly soon after Ali's press conference.
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Islamabad standoff: ATC indicts Sikandar, his wife, weapon supplier
Sikandar denies all allegations against him.
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Pakistan batting crumbles again in Dubai
Hosts rolled over for 165 after middle-order collapse on day one.
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At least 15 dead as two buses collide, fall into 30 ft ravine near Murree
Injured shifted to PIMS hospital and Polyclinic Hospital in Islamabad.
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LB polls: ECP announces new dates for Sindh, Punjab
Polls will be held on February 23 in Sindh and on March 13 in Punjab.
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Officials say Musharraf could leave Pakistan within days: Report
Senior security official says it will be good for everybody if Musharraf leaves country.
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The case of the missing minister
The interior minister must remember that a responsible minister should not shy away from the Fourth Estate.
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Mass slaughter in Karachi: 6 decapitated bodies found near shrine
Taliban allegedly claim responsibility, warn people against visiting shrines.
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Illegal immigrants: 208 Pakistanis deported every day since 2009
Some 67% of over 380,000 Pakistanis expelled from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran and Oman.
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Peace process: Talks with Taliban are a must, says Fazl
JUI-F chief warns against launching operation on militants in March.
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Musharraf’s medical report: What legal experts say
Senator Zafar says unless the concerned person appeared in the court, indictment would neither be regular nor valid.

















































