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Mardan rally: Nawaz promises peace if voted to power
Blames incumbent rulers for rise in poverty, insecurity and inflation.
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Getting organised: ECP demands impartiality from election observers
The poll body issues Code of Conduct for observers, polling staff and security personnel.
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PPP still most popular in Pakistan: Survey
HBS survey showed that 29% respondent favoured PPP, 25% PML-N and 20% PTI.
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Opening ceremony: President expected to inaugurate dam
The inauguration took place on March 9.
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Fresh assignment: New IG appointed in Sindh
Additional IG CID Ghulam Shabbir Shaikh has been assigned the additional charge of IGP Sindh.
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Fighting in Tirah Valley: Clashes, strafing by jets leave 28 dead
Battle between TTP and AI leaves 8 militants dead.
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Abbas town tragedy: CM distributes cheques among victims
Each person was given Rs1million and the government will bear all their medical expenses, says the spokesperson.
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Quetta carnage: Kabul payout offered to kin of Hazara blast victims
President Karzai expresses grief over the attack, loss of life.
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Taking to task: Counter-terrorism authority bill sails through lower house
NACTA aims at integrating anti-terrorism and counter-extremism efforts.
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Swansong legislation to fight terror has curious logic
Army has been keeping around 3,000 militants, captured in Swat, in various camps for the past four years.
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Kidnapping for ransom: News of 4-year-old comes with a price
Abductors of Rahim Yar Khan boy demand Rs5m for his release.
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‘Not welcome’: India sends out mixed signals on PM’s visit
Indian foreign minister calls for respecting Ashraf’s ‘private’ visit.
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Blasphemy accusation: Hundreds of Christians in Lahore forced to flee
Around 150 houses of Christian families were attacked in Joseph Colony.
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Act of ‘disrespect’: Wrong map earns USAID heap of scorn
USAID officials projected a map which showed Azad Jammu and Kashmir as a separate area from Pakistan.
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Disaster averted: Bomb defused in busy national park
Eight kilogrammes of high-intensity explosives were packed in the pressure cooker.
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Jumping ship: ANP, PPP parliamentarians to join JUI-F
Sajjadullah Khan is the second ANP lawmaker to join JUI-F this month.
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Thwarted: Police arrest suspected militant
A bag containing five kilogrammes of explosives, four charging batteries and a detonator was found.
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Military operation: Eight militants killed in Orakzai
The official said militant hideouts in Oat Mela and Nadar Mela were bombed early Friday morning.
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Clashes: Peace volunteer killed, five injured
Members of the banned outfit led by Mangal Bagh attacked TI volunteers in the early hours of Friday, says Khan.
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Expressing solidarity: Lawyers to observe black day today
PHCBA general secretary termed the current independent judiciary an outcome of the lawyers’ struggle.
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Recognised: Swat University wins 2nd prize in radio production contest
The event, which was organised by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, was held at a local hotel in Lahore on Friday.
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International Women’s Day: Tribute to the resilient spirit
Women of K-P, tribal areas seek justice, end to violence and right to education.
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Celebrating working women’s courage
Expressing the highs and lows in the lives of ordinary women through the arts.
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Non-compliance: G-B government reluctant to regularise Lady Health Workers
Says the area does not fall under the jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
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Nonteaching staff protests: As protests continue, educational activities in capital
Low attendance, cleanliness, red tape hold ups.
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2010 Hajj scam: Former Hajj DG’s bail plea dismissed
IHC judge states proceedings in case moving towards conclusion.
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Gone in 60 seconds: PM makes briefest of appearances at Centaurus mall launch
The formal launch came weeks after the mall opened for business; cinemas, upper floors open at month’s end.
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Feminist tribute: The struggle for women’s rights through artists’ eyes
Art exhibition displays pieces highlighting injustices that females face.
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Ephedrine case: Gilani, Shahabuddin summoned on 22nd
Perpetual arrest warrants issued for three proclaimed offenders.
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The end is nigh: Universities galore for the capital
NA body approves NISTE bill, eight varsity bills taken up in last month.
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Basant: One killed, dozens injured during ‘celebrations’
Chemical-coated string continues to harm people.
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Crime: House burgled; car, bike stolen
Separate cases have been registered against them under the relevant laws.
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In solidarity: Traders protest for LHC bench
Some 500 traders and lawyers marched from Block No 1 to the district courts.
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Eection promises: Gilani says there’s no stopping Seraiki province
Says Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz sees Seraiki province as ‘a threat to their sultanate’.
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Wave of terror: Anti-Shia propaganda and threats emerge in Lahore
Pamphlets carrying threats being dropped in Shia houses.
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Abbas Town attack: Karachi tragedy not averted despite ‘concrete leads’ says SC
Court lashes out at govt for not taking measures, in the wake of intelligence reports.
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RPPs Case: Ashraf asks SC to form a judicial commission
“I do not understand why PM has asked the court to institute a commission he could have formed himself,” says...
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Post-Abbas Town blast: Militants won’t be allowed to subvert polls says Zardari
Asks Sindh govt, law enforcement agencies to protect people’s lives; orders halt to Lyari operation.
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Brewing controversy: ECP, law ministry wrangle over poll forms
Election authorities say polling could be held between May 6 and 9; military assures support for trouble-free election
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Family Planning: 8,400 couples register
The process would be completed by the end of March 2013.
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Hospital equipment: CT scan machine in need of repair
The machine would be replaced or repaired in the next few days, says Ashraf.
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Teachers speak out: ‘Stop harassing us’
PTU said teachers were being dragged into non-teaching activities like taking surveys after school time.
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Trade policy: EU to assist Pakistan in conducting research
The meeting also reviewed policy research studies conducted during 2012.
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Incoming calls to Pakistan: US suspends payments to telecos over call rate hike
US regulator declares International Clearing House ‘anti-competitive’.
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Currency: Rupee stronger against the dollar
The rupee ended at 97.70/97.75 against the dollar, stronger than Thursday’s close of 97.95/98.00.
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Inflation: Index up 0.51% during week
The SPI for the week under review for the above mentioned group was recorded at 186.36
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Exploring new markets: Hungary seeks to boost trade
The envoy said that MOL is catering to 14% needs of Pakistan and providing jobs to around 600 people.
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football: Fabregas targets return to form (Sports – brief)
Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has highlighted the importance of getting back to winning ways
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Golf: Tiger shines, McIlroy struggles
World number two Tiger Woods fired a six-under-par 66 to seize a share of the lead
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Olympics: Wrestling chief holds Rogge talks
Nenad Lalovic, acting president of the International Federation for Wrestling said he had very helpful talks