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Target killing?: One killed in grenade attack
The motive behind the attack could not be ascertained.
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Peshawar church attack: Teenager dies of wounds at PIMS
The adolescent died of multiple organ failure.
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Combating polio: Parents urged to immunise children
During the campaign, more than 695,000 children are being given polio drops.
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From Shanghai to Karachi: Living the Chinese dream, in the eyes of a diplomat
On China’s National Day, its deputy consul-general talks business, politics and food.
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PM’s request: Nawaz asks for two-day reprieve to submit asset details
245 members of the National Assembly and 77 senators have submitted details of their assets.
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MQM rejects police claims over Randhawa's murder, terms it conspiracy
Party says Kazim Abbas was arrested not on Monday night but a number of days ago.
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Fake degree case: Former MPA’s sentence suspended
The Gujrat judge had sentenced Mahmood to 18 months in prison after finding him guilty of submitting a fake degree .
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Did you know? First Pakistani silent movie makes it to international film fests
The film has been shot entirely in the United Arab Emirates and involves an international team of actors and crew.
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Snooker: Pakistan trounce England at IBSF world event
Pakistani duo Muhammad Asif and Muhammad Sajjad beat England 4-1.
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Randhawa killing case: Police arrest MQM activist for murder
Accused Kazim Abbas Rizvi is affiliated with MQM's unit-178 and has revealed that motive behind murder was political.
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Local Govt Elections: ECP denies it ruled out polls in 2013
Says reports of ECP declaring elections impossible in 2013 are incorrect.
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Coke Studio’s starry flight
What happens when you’re on a flight with the biggest names of the music industry.
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Terrorists behind Kakul Military Academy rocket attack arrested
Suicide jackets, mortar shells and Rocket-Propelled Grenades seized from their possession.
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Eat pakoras and tell jokes: Balochistan Assembly lambasted by MPA
Assembly session interrupted as government, opposition members engage in scuffle.
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SC takes notice of electricity price hike
Increase also challenged in Lahore High Court; PPP submits a motion in Punjab Assembly.
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Bloody Peshawar attacks spell gloom for Taliban talks
Taliban commander admits prospect of negotiations has led to division within the militants.
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Intelligence officer, family killed in Rawalpindi
Brigadier (retd) Sikander Malik's wife and two daughters are among the deceased.
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Anti-Kashmir Remarks: AJK Assembly censures Indian PM, FM
The house resolution praised PM Nawaz for highlighting the Kashmir cause in the United Nations.
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Support To Democratic Process: EU to extend 13m euros funding
The funding is for a programme intended to support Pakistan’s four provincial assemblies.
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Peoples Republic’s 64th Anniversary: Chinese envoy assures quake relief
Ambassador Sun Weidong said emergency relief supplies provided by the Chinese government have arrived in Karachi.
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Bugti Murder Case: Produce Musharraf in court, says ATC
The court issued the orders for the appearance of the former president at any cost in the next hearing.
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Development Programmes: Denmark to provide $50m assistance
The programme will support peace building, livelihoods, education and enhance human rights and gender equality.
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Telecom watchdog: Dr Shah takes over as PTA chairman
With the constitution of PTA it is now expected that the process of expediting the 3G auction will be made easier.
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Trade development: Govt urged to revise export policy
APBF urges govt to take decisions on restructuring and privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills, TDAP.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended at 105.80/105.90 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 105.67/105.76.
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Honour killing: Mother, son killed over karo-kari
The accused said his mother was involved in an illicit affair so he killed her, killed his younger brother by mistake.
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Loyalty: CM calls Bilawal the only youth leader
Shah said the PPP does not believe in doing politics in the name of its martyrs.
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World heart day: Doctors hold awareness walk
A large number of doctors and civil society representatives participated.
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Protesting for colleagues: ‘Lawyers killed to hinder prosecution’
Over 40 lawyers have been killed in targeted attacks in the province since 2007.
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Panic ensues: ‘Body spray’ explodes near private school
The explosion took place near a school in Muhalla Kamora Lane in Civil lines police limits, Jacobabad.
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Location: Gwadar, Islamabad airports ‘unfeasible’
A seismic survey had not been conducted prior to construction.
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2nd drone strike in 24 hours kills 3
The attack occurred in Land Muhammad Khel village, 15 kilometres west of the agency headquarters of Miramshah.
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Dissent within: Punjabi Taliban ready for talks
Punjabi Taliban commander Muavia says they will present clear stance on the proposed dialogue within next 3 days.
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Rising militancy: PM blames foreign forces for terrorism
Nawaz says he conveyed Pakistan’s concerns vis-à-vis Balochistan unrest to Indian counterpart.
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A divided house: Scorn heaped at K-P govt over response to blasts
JUI-F legislator warns that the situation could become worse if ignored.
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MBA target killer practised headshots on dogs
Fifteen more people killed in acts of violence.
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Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad convicted for graft
Lalu was found guilty of criminal conspiracy, corruption and cheating.
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International Day of Older Persons: A life lived, an existence forgotten
With poverty on the rise, more and more families are opting to leave the elderly in old age homes.
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Peace prerogative: Apex committee says it won’t rule out force
K-P governor insists that giving peace a chance shouldn’t be taken as a sign of weakness.
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Helping hand: Punjab MPAs, officers to donate one day’s pay
Gorchani assured of maximum support from the Punjab government for the relief and rehabilitation of quake victims.
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Quake relief operation: Attack on army convoys could invite reprisals
Spokesperson says armed forces reserve right to retaliate if fired upon.
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Acting chairman of PTA appointed
SC had given 10 days on Sept 2 for the post to be filled.
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Informing the stakeholders: Supreme Court orders land reform case to be advertised
Hears petition seeking nullification of the 1990 verdict of the SC appellate bench.
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India-Pakistan peace: Revival of talks not in sight
New Delhi argues atmosphere is not right.
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Karachi operation: Extremist elements still active in Pashtun areas, says Shahi Syed
Party leaders still receiving death threats and extortion notes.
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Govt to issue notices to KPT, DHA, Port Qasim to evacuate its lands
Chaudhry said that he will not allow anyone to be negligent of their duties and delay this work.
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Promotion furore: Six policemen challenge AIG’s appointment
Petitioners claimed AIG Hayat is grade-20 officer of Police Service, but has been appointed as Karachi AIG in BS-21.
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A changed man: From martyrdom to roasted corn
Mohammad Rasheed, street vendor, looks back on his life as a jihadi in Afghanistan, a life he has left behind.
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Militant violence: Clerics make impassioned appeal for truce
At a huddle organised by Wafaqul Madaris top religious scholars condemn wanton killing of civilians.
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Spiralling tariffs: Electric shock for domestic consumers
Govt increases power tariffs by almost 30%, fuel prices by 4.2%.

















































