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Targeted killing: OPP director gunned down in Karachi
Development worker Parveen Rehman shot dead by unidentified men.
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At stroke of midnight: Governor’s rule expires in Balochistan
Constitutional experts say Raisani govt stands restored.
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TTP, AI clash leaves 18 dead, several injured
TTP tried to kidnap the AI chief Haji Samar Gul but they failed, says AI spokesperson.
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Musharraf should be put in jail as soon as he returns: Rabbani
Lawmakers debate dual nationality of judges.
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Top courts says no room for delay, 180m want polls on time
Supreme Court vows not to let any factor postpone upcoming elections.
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Apex court cites grounds for rejecting Qadri’s plea
Says he has failed to convince them that his rights have been infringed upon.
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Police crackdown: IGP orders foolproof security
Sindh IGP ensures security for teachers, administrators and students of all schools in the city.
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Caretaker set-up: PPP and MQM yet to shortlist name for interim CM
Apart from PPP and MQM, all opposition parties nominate candidates and send names to opposition leader.
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Bank Alfalah, Warid launch mobile banking solution
Monet, Fundamo team up to release mobile money network in Pakistan.
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Power distribution: NA body highlights steps to improve performance
Recommends privatisation of power companies, removal of subsidies.
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A ticking bomb: ADB report warns of falling land productivity
Says rising salinity and deterioration of water quality will lead to serious problems in the future.
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Currency: Rupee steady against the dollar
The rupee was steady at 97.85/97.90 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 97.85/97.90.
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Special economic zones: Pakistan, Japan discuss cooperation
Agar emphasised on the promotion of small and medium enterprises.
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Racing uniforms: Pakistani garments attract investors
All car racers and motorbike riders the world over prefer Pakistani made garments, BFW Director Marketing.
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Ghalib comes knocking on a present-day house in DHA
Ninth graders of Bay View High school also act out Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
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Governor rule expires in Balochistan
All the efforts to pursue Balochistan Chief Minister to resign in the last 24 hours have failed.
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Argentina's Bergoglio becomes first Latin American pope
White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of Pope Francis I.
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Pakistan rejects Indian accusations on Srinagar attack
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs cautions Indian authorities against pointing fingers at Pakistan.
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Football: Bale-less Spurs ready for Inter
“We have a wonderful opportunity to continue in the Europa League,” says Villas-Boas.
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Snooker: National event to begin from March 17
World Amateur Champion Mohammad Asif is the top-seed for the competition.
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Boxing: Chisora set for comeback fight
“I’m glad that this whole episode is finally behind me and I can carry on with my boxing career,” says Chisora.
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Golf: Montgomerie set for debut in India
The Scot will be joined by fellow former European Ryder Cup stars Niclas Fasth of Sweden.
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Football: I’m winning for Madrid says Mourinho
“I never base my decisions on whether I win or not,” says Mourinho.
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Abbas Town suspects: Tehreek-e-Taliban members arrested in Karachi
The arrested men belong to Hakeemullah Mehsud's faction of TTP, says SSP.
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Unfair pay
Salary structure of public servants in all categories has become badly distorted.
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Musharraf should be arrested upon arrival: Senator
Senator Raza Rabbani says ex-president Pervez Musharraf should be tried for treason charges.
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Orangi Pilot Project director gunned down in Karachi
Parveen Rehman targeted while traveling in her car near the Banaras flyover.
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Table talk: For the love of broast
Our city boasts some of the best chicken broast around.
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Round up: Men with swag
The facial fuzz, rugged looks and chiseled features set the red carpet on fire.
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Self exile: Arbab Rahim avoids Sindh on homecoming
Dr Rahim met Shahbaz Sharif shortly after landing in Lahore.
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Transparency International says Metro Bus project corruption free: Sharif
Will start Metro Buses in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Karachi if PML-N comes to power, says Shahbaz.
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Peace restored across country except Karachi: Malik
People can now walk around freely in the areas which were hub of banned organisations.
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Gilani granted seven days to re-file review petition
The next hearing will heard be by a larger seven member bench headed by the Chief Justice.
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Football: Rooney’s at United for good: Charlton
Charlton dismisses concerns about future of Rooney by declaring there is ‘no way he will ever be allowed to move on’.
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Four Pakistanis make it to WEF's Young Global Leaders 2013 list
This year’s class of Young Global Leaders Class is composed of 199 individuals from over 70 countries.
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I should be nominated as caretaker PM: Chaudhry Shujaat
PML-Q chief says name of caretaker PM will be revealed soon after the assemblies are dissolved.
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Government releases Rs5b election fund for ECP
Around Rs710 million from the grant have been dispatched.
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Friends of Democratic Pakistan: Foreign technical assistance drained finances, report
International donors group says Pakistan faces challenge to ensure a smooth electoral transition.
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Rising Fatalities: Father, son die in remote-controlled bomb blast
Inspector Gul Nawaz said the bomb was planted in a motorcycle parked by unidentified militants.
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Short order: SC holds IG, CCPO responsible for Joseph Colony riot
The court maintains that the suspension of the SHO and DPO was not enough. Govt accepts failure.
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Politicians gang up to spin negative stories about ECP
Politicians need to have thick skins and no spine to survive in their profession.
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Eyewitness account: Shahzeb’s sister identifies Shahrukh, other accused
Says she was harassed by neighbour’s house worker.
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Electoral Reforms Bill: ECP considers sending summary to president for passage
If govt fails to release funds for elections, then it would be difficult to conduct them on time: ECP member
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Obstacles: Report blames Indian hawks for impeding trade with Pakistan
Intelligence report says contraband smuggling in goods trains was staged.
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Upper house proceedings: Govt wants assemblies dissolved simultaneously, says Badr
Says backdoor talks with ECP and chief ministers likely to bear fruit.
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Relief for the elderly: Gone are the days of long queues for pensioners
Retired govt officials will now have a choice to draw funds from kiosks across the country.
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NA passes bill: Poll candidates can ask others to file papers for them
Bill against corporal punishment on a child also approved, punishment up to one year.
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Immunisation activity: Anti-measles drive sputters as donor pledges fall short
Official fears possible outbreak of virus after monsoon rains.
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Crossing the line: PAC picks fault with judges, armymen’s pay
Army personnel, judges being paid above and beyond pay scales.
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Joseph Colony tragedy: Police failed to act on first signs of trouble
Special Branch of Punjab police failed to inform provincial govt of incidents which led to attacks.