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The road to diplomacy: Pakistan, India pen letters of peace, love and harmony
Students were given a chance to tell their stories to those across the border.
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Protest School teachers demand raise, regular jobs
The protestors said they had been working for the Education Department for 18 years.
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Contempt of court Fesco chief apologises, LHC drops charges
The court directed Jabbar to file a written apology and dropped the charges against him.
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Food security: Use of gamma-radiation to control pests discussed
Methyl bromide had been banned by the WTO as it was an environment hazard.
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Unemployment; YDA protests suspension of 63 doctors
The participants rallied from the operation theatre in BVH to the office of the medical superintendent.
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ECP to hold meeting over inconsistency of LG systems
Meeting will address slow pace of work and look to create uniformity in the local government systems of all provinces.
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Coke Studio launches much-anticipated Season 6
New season will also feature guest musicians from Italy, Morocco, Nepal, Norway, Serbia and Turkey.
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PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week promises to be Haute
New and established designers set to showcase collections next week.
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Pakistani passport among worst for travel: Visa Restriction Index 2013
Pakistan shared its low ranking with Somalia, with access to only 32 countries without a visa.
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Did you know?: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Saving Face bags two Emmys
Saving Face won the awards for the Best Documentary and Outstanding Editing: Documentary and Long Form categories.
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Suicide blast near Pak-Afghan border kills 6
Pak-Afghan gate is closed for any kind of trade including Nato supplies and Afghan transit till further notice.
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Gayari incident: Search for 7 bodies continues, says Kayani
Kayani addresses memorial service held in the honour of 140 people who were buried under an avalanche on April 7, 2012
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Poisonous yoghurt drink: Child dies, two hospitalised
Police said they had sent samples from the drink for laboratory test.
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Inflation: ‘Price hike will burden the poor’
PTI Punjab leaders demanded that the federal government withdraw the decision.
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Liaqat Bhatti: PU officials notified on ex-MNA’s plea
The petitioner submitted that he possessed a genuine degree and his case was sub-judice in the Supreme Court.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
Overnight rates in the money market decreased to 9.4% from Monday’s close of 9.5%.
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Unit holders: MCB-AH announces bonus distribution
For MCB Cash Management Optimizer, a bonus distribution of Re0.6332 per unit has been approved.
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Pharma industry: PPMA sets $1b export target by 2015
Chairman PPMA, Jawed Akhai informed that the local pharmaceutical industry had been facing issues.
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Missing lawyers: SC seeks DAG’s reply in Gondal’s case
A three-member bench heard the case regarding the target killing, torture and missing of lawyers.
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Good omen: Rashid says NY meeting an icebreaker
The meeting between premiers of the two countries was part of the negotiation process.
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Oic post: Pak candidate wins Saudi support
Ambassador Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s envoy in Saudi Arabia’s capital.
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Bajaur attack repulsed: Militant in military uniform killed
Levies personnel Attaullah was injured.
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Earthquake relief work: Landmine blast kills 2 soldiers in Balochistan
The landmine was planted on the roadside; explosion also injured two soldiers.
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SC tells govt to review electricity price hike
Apex court gives two days to submit reply; govt says it is ready to review new tariff notification.
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Suburban detention for former dictator Musharraf
Pakistan's one-time military strongman is under house arrest, but enjoying detention de luxe.
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Of opinions and identities
We are fast becoming a nation of ‘fad-ists’.
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Jumping to freedom: Court frees suspected mastermind of Sri Lanka team attack
A 3-member review board of LHC denies extension of detention period, orders release of accused for lack of evidence.
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CJCSC headhunt: Names shortlisted for Gen Wynne’s replacement
Naval, air chiefs and a top army officer are potential candidates for the post.
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Talks with Taliban: Fazl reiterates demand for jirga
JUI-F chief hails the Taliban for dissociating themselves from recent bombings in Peshawar.
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Bangladesh MP faces death for war crimes
Chowdhury was guilty of nine charges including murder and religious persecution.
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Shahzeb Khan murder case: Attorney general asks for SC’s advice
In a written statement, AGP sought consultation over Qisas waiver in the murder case.
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Abbottabad terror plot thwarted
Police arrest three suspects with huge cache of weapons.
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Financial statements: 264 lawmakers yet to submit details
Senior ECP official says the commission will continue to accept statements till October 15.
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Benazir murder case: Pindi ATC orders retrial
Rejects pleas of FIA, PPP against order.
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From the ruins of Awaran: Identity crisis in quake zone
With CNICs buried under the rubble, survivors have no identity to claim relief goods.
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Earthquake relief efforts: Dr Baloch renews call for foreign aid
Says govt will take action against pilferage of relief goods.
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Blame game: Balochistan Assembly descends into chaos
Session adjourned for 15 minutes after members exchanged abuses.
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Application submission: Deadline for D-12, E-12 extended
The spokesperson said that 29,621 brochures were downloaded from the CDA’s website.
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Book launch: ‘Jazeere ka khwaab’ links Pakistan with Mauritius
Mauritius High Commissioner Rashad Duraewood views the book, as an invitation to Pakistanis to visit the island.
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Chairlift consultancy: Six firms show interest
CDA project also involves building a giant Ferris wheel at Lake View Park.
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Peace building: Youth’s role in curbing extremism stressed
Research reports launched that reflect perceptions of youth, community leaders, policymakers.
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After police raid: Rally on Oct 3 to highlight plight of poor
Katchi abadis in I-11 were target of recent police operation against ‘criminals’.
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Breast cancer awareness: Month-long drive to educate women
Fatal disease increasing at alarming rate among young adults.
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Art exhibition: Soul searching: reflections of self on canvas on display
Artists explore relationship with their inner selves, surroundings.
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Land scam: Court unhappy, CADD, FIA officials summoned
Court hearing case against magistrate accused of Rs1.5m embezzlement.
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Murder most foul: Retired brigadier, wife and two daughters shot dead
Police clueless about motive, suspect the victims were drugged before being killed.
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High child mortality linked to inadequate immunisation
Low coverage of routine EPI major factor for unprotected children.
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Under army’s watch: LB elections in Balochistan on Dec 7
The meeting decided to call in army and Frontier Corps to maintain peace during the election process.
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Judiciary steps in: SC asks govt to explain power, fuel price hikes
Bench says govt apparently cannot authorise such tariff increases.
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Opposition parties sharpen their knives
PTI Chief says PML-N has dropped the "price bomb" on the people.

















































