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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
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Football: Referee insists Nani red was right
The referee who controversially sent-off Manchester United winger Nani in their 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
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Tennis: Federer eyes first win of 2013
The Indian Wells Masters couldn’t come at a better time for Roger Federer
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Football: Neymar has no club preference
Brazilian striker Neymar has confirmed his intention to move to European football
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Olympics: Los Angeles to seek 2024 Games
Two-time Olympic host Los Angeles plans to bid on hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics
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National One-Day Cup: Players incensed with decision of changing venues
Participants of One-Day event flay PCB for shifting matches from Karachi.
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Cricket: PCB condoles death of former cricketer Ahsan
Zaka Ashraf condoled the death of former cricketer Haseeb Ahsan.
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Azlan Shah Cup: Pakistan aim to tame Kiwis in opener
Chief coach Rasool promises aggressive hockey from greenshirts.
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The Pakistani columnist’s burden
If I don’t tell Pakistanis to pay their taxes, that making peace with India is important, then who will?
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Chocolate hero’s Armaan has big plans for small screen
Remake of 1966 classic film Armaan to feature heartthrob Fawad Khan and Aamina Sheikh.
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ECP proposes tentative dates for elections 2013
Date for polls kept floating between May 6-9.
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Pakistani artist to create installation for New York museum
Qureshi is the first artist to create art work that will be painted directly onto the surfaces of the Roof Garden.
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Women pedal for 'girl power' in Pakistan
"The point is that women have the right to ride a bicycle. We are just having girl power here."
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Allot apartments to Abbas Town victims: Zardari
Preference to be given to relatives of the deceased over other affected people.
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Supreme Court cases backlog down to 19,102
A total of 836 new cases were instituted during February 02, 2013 to March 08, 2013.
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Pakistan cracks down on South Korean cigarettes
All those dealing with these cigarettes will have to face legal consequences, says FBR.
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Suspend payments to Pakistan telcos over call price hike: US regulatory body
FCC terms Pakistani long-distance international carriers’ actions "anticompetitive".
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Sindh Assembly passes domestic violence bill
Sindh Assembly passes resolution on women's day.
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Bytes for All receives Avon Communications Awards
Actress and Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault presented the awards.
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Naya Pakistan: Revitalised
Years have passed since their debut album rocked Pakistan. Now Vital Signs are back with an offering for our times.
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UNESCO condemns violence against journalists in Pakistan
Five journalists have been killed in Pakistan since the start of 2012.
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Pak Tea House opens its doors once more
The tea house used to be a favourite hangout of writers, poets and intellectuals.
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Abbas Town suo motu case: 'Sindh government has completely failed'
SC larger bench resumed case hearing today in Karachi.
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Rental Power Case is propaganda against me: PM Ashraf
Raja Pervez Ashraf writes letter to CJ requesting probe into the case.
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Cricket: Pakistani women hail breakthrough national women's T20 tourney
Six-team tournament, held at Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters at Gaddafi stadium, concluded Thursday night.
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PML-N MPA escapes attack
Qureshi escapes unhurt, car damaged by bullets.
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Army willing to act if called upon: Kayani
The army chief said that there are constitutional ways to ask for the army's help.
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ECP issues Code of Conduct for observers, polling staff, security personnel
Neutrality required from all observers, polling staff and security personnel.
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Hajj corruption case: IHC rejects bail plea of Rao Shakeel
FIA objects to the request for bail, says former DG Hajj had misused his powers.
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Army assures ECP of providing security during elections
Details of deployments at polling stations to be discussed after elections schedule is announced.
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India trumps Pakistan's Iran rice trade boom with oil rupees
Dubai's role in the India-Iran rice trade has withered since oil pool payments started.