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Dejection: 3 commit suicide, 9 in the hospital for attempting to do so
A woman committed suicide on Thursday by hanging herself after doctor declared her a terminal patient.
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reviewed: Performance of low-tuition private schools reviewed
Participants said 1.2 million students were receiving free education through the foundation grants.
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All hopes vanished: Ali Khan’s fateful journey back home
A father laments the loss of his son in Friday’s bus blast.
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World Tourism Day: Photo exhibition, painting competition held
As many as 46 photojournalists from various news agencies participated in the photo exhibition at Alhamra Arts Council
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Employer of the year: Employers’ Federation promotes training
The awards distribution ceremony was organised by the EFP in collaboration with TVET Reform Support Programme.
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Canals: Rs20m released for maintenance
Irrigation officials said Rs140,000 was released for Multan canal division
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Disorderly conduct: Licences of three lawyers suspended
Disciplinary committee sent the case to LHC registrar for further proceedings by tribunal against the three lawyers.
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Better urban planning: NED recreates earthquake to test stronger structures
University uses Shake Table testing to simulate real-time earthquake motions.
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Power generation: Dar seeks investment in energy sector
Dar said the new government was exploring options to produce cheaper energy from coal, gas and water.
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Inflation: Index up 0.41% during week
The SPI for combined groups was up by 0.29%; from 203.65 points in the previous week to 203.65 points this week.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.67/105.76 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 106.35/106.45.
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Manmohan Singh tones down hopes for Nawaz talks
Refers to Lahore Accord of 1999 as a road map for resolving differences through negotiations.
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Safe in the UK, singer Annie Khalid says no one to hold her back now
The musician says she wants to perform with such artists as Ellie Goulding and M.I.A.
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Concerned over Kashmir attack, Pakistan hopes talks go ahead
Noting that Pakistan was itself a foremost victim of terrorism, and condemned “all forms of terrorism.”
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Pakistan committed against extremism, but drones must stop: Nawaz at UN
"We stand ready to re-engage with India in a substantive and purposeful dialogue," said Nawaz Sharif.
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PIFD vs TDAP fashion shows: Victory and vengeance
Sania Maskatiya surprised with a strong Western wear collection; Zaheer Abbas paid tribute to the Deathly Hallows.
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‘Music never starts a movement, it only supports it’
Shehzad Roy talks about recent trip to US and upcoming projects.
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Two girls murdered in Gujranwala were raped: Medical report
Doctors say the cause of their deaths were the bullet wounds on their bodies.
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Did you know?: Veena Malik was first pick for The Bachelorette
Veena Malik refused to do The Bachelorette India because she was busy shooting four films.
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Child Sexual Abuse: Life sentence for assaulters demanded
CRM officials demanded that the federal and provincial governments urgently enact Child Protection Amendment Bills.
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Mystery Murder: Woman poisoned to death
Sonia was allegedly killed by her husband, Rana Shakeel, along with his accomplices.
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Fake Degree: SC seeks verified degrees from HEC
Verified copies of certificate and degree of Liaqat Hussain Bhatti were requested.
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Bypassing Security: Police apprehend 13 Afghan nationals
The detainees were heading to Iran through Pakistan without proper travelling documents, police informed.
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Haqqani network: ‘Sirajuddin gets a new deputy’
Bilal Zadran was appointed in place of Mullah Sangeen Zadran who was killed in a US drone attack.
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Strategic Alliancez wins 'Best in Social Media' at P@SHA ICT Awards
Since its launch on digital media, Uth Pack has sustained a higher growth rate than its competitors.
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19 killed in Peshawar van attack
The attack targeted a government vehicle that was carrying around 30 people.
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Peshawar carnage aftermath
We, the Christian community, must learn to voice concerns in a dignified and civilised manner.
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Grassroots governance: SC warns of reviving old local govt system
Tells provinces to inform final date of LG polls on Oct 2.
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NA proceedings: Govt, opposition trade sharp words
Nisar says won’t buckle under threats to make disaster a political issue.
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Public Affairs Unit: PM Nawaz to establish an administrative watchdog
The unit will be superior to the cabinet and will act as de facto prime minister.
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Opening of TTP office: Imran’s remarks are childish, says Fazl
If the US can open an office, why can’t we, asks Imran.
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Gangwar culprits?: Mutilated bodies found near Karachi’s Northern Bypass
Police was reluctant to disclose the identities of the two men when contacted.
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An admission with no apparent shame or guilt
There are swaths of land that remain beyond the government control.
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Parliamentary affairs: Senate panel reprimands petroleum ministry
Ministry warned of strict action if it fails to respond to questions.
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Patriotic concerns: Pak sarzameen shaad baad
In these shifting times, is it really necessary to play the national anthem in cinemas?
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Talk: ‘No harm in privatising loss-making bodies’
PIA, Pakistan Railways have become victims of nepotism, favoritism and political appointments, says the head of ACCA.
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Save the Margallas: Residents launch campaign
Rafay Alam, an environmentalist, said the tunnel project would have terrible consequences for the national park.
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Reckless: Three teenagers drown in Rawal Lake
The victims, all students, include two brothers.
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Taliban talks: Negotiate from a position of strength, say participants
Roundtable discussion on religious freedoms under threat.
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Curbing crime: Capital police go high-tech
Mobile database to provide personal, vehicular details in real-time.
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Margalla Hills tunnel: Govt somersaults on project
Chief justice takes suo motu notice; seeks reply from federal govt, CDA.
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Abduction charges: Police ordered to register FIR against Faisal Sakhi Butt
The complainant said a black car with six people including Butt tried to abduct her.
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NUST dress code: Grooming by taking away personal choices
NUST says it will not make names of students fined for violation public.
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September 22 attack: ‘Deploy the army at churches, protect us or expel us’
While Christians demand foolproof security, Hindus feel increasingly insecure.
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Tribute: Wilayat Ali Khan - K-P’s celebrated architect no more
He was a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Architects.
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The way forward: Alumni encouraged to reach for their dreams
Career workshop held for USAID scholars.
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Countering diabetes: Two-day event stresses healthy lifestyle
The event promoted the notion that diabetes is not the end of the world.
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Two teenage girls killed, rape suspected
According to police victims were shot multiple times in the face and the stomach before being dumped near the waterway
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In the aftermath: No relief in sight for survivors
Helicopter with NDMA chairman comes under rocket attack: unconfirmed reports.
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Violence in the Valley: Nawaz-Singh meeting to go ahead despite Kashmir attack
13 killed in Indian-administered Kashmir after police station, army camp stormed.
















































