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NA urges govt to control petrol prices, load shedding, security situation
The three resolutions were adopted unanimously.
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Countering Terrorism: Kayani ready to raise Rapid Deployment Force
250-300 soldiers to be recruited into the force during the first phase.
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Pakistan borrows additional $100m for Neelum Jhelum project from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia also extends a $100m grant for health and education sectors of Pakistan.
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SC warns old system to be restored if local govt elections not held soon
The bench directed all provinces to ensure that elections were held soon after Muharram.
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Nawaz, Kerry meeting: Pakistan, US agree to intensify engagements
Nawaz accepts Obama's invitation to visit Washington on October 23.
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Komail Aijazuddin: Connecting art with faith
Artist’s work is being exhibited at Khaas Art Gallery this month.
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PTA blocks country's first gay website
The website is still available outside Pakistan and features the slogan "Don't hate us, know us!".
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Fazlur Rehman opposes Taliban office in Pakistan as Imran sticks to his stance
JUI-F chief says allowing TTP to open their offices won't help in furthering peace talks.
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SC takes suo motu notice of Margalla Hills Tunnel Project
PML-Q's Mushahid Hussain Syed and PTI’s Roedad Khan opposed the project.
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Murder: Bodies of two sisters found dumped in Gujranwala canal
Both the girls were wearing school uniforms.
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Did you know?: First Turkish film to hit Pakistani cinemas!
The story is the classic love triangle with Deniz, Buraq and Ozgur being the main players
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Rocket fired at NDMA chairman's helicopter in Balochistan
The NDMA chairman was in the area to monitor rescue work underway in the devastated region.
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Raped and murdered: Girl found dead on Karachi beach
13-year-old girl was kidnapped from school, then raped and suffocated to death.
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Despite Kashmir attack, peace talks will go on: Manmohan
Without mentioning Pakistan, Indian PM says the attack would not derail efforts to pursue peace through dialogue.
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Earthquake relief: 10 Army helicopters, 1200 troops involved in rescue operation
Over 350 killed, more than 600 people injured in the disaster.
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Hide and seek: JuD withdraws plea against ban
The ban was on the collection of hides of sacrificial animals on Eidul Azha.
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Innovative designs: BNU students win award for low-cost house
They used cardboard and bamboo sticks to create sturdy low cost structures.
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Whispers of extension
Sources keep insisting that Nawaz Sharif would go for the ‘senior most’, as he had been promising on record.
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Subversive acts: Grenade attack at central jail
No death or injuries were reported in the incident.
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Charges of corruption : Police dept suspends 38 more officials
They were suspended over their alleged involvement in the organised crime.
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Check post targeted: Two FC officials injured in rocket attack
Rocket, fired by unidentified militants, landed near a check post in Jani Khel area of Frontier Region (FR) Bannu.
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Low-intensity blast: House targeted by alleged extortionist
The main gate of a house was damaged when a low-intensity bomb went off in Mohalla Baqir Shah.
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Protest: Power loom workers demand raises
Hundreds of power loom workers staged a protest demonstration in front of the DCO’s office demanding wage raises.
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Students as maids: Headmistress suspended from service
Headmistress kept some of the school girls at her house and made them do house chores during school time.
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Bajaur, Charsadda: Protests against lack of teachers
Students gathered in the college grounds and marched towards Khar Bazaar, shouting slogans against Governor Khan.
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Misappropriation Of BISP funds: ‘Corrupt’ post office official released
An official of Athmuqam Post Office was arrested with Rs0.5 million of BISP funds and 130 NICs
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Currency: Rupee retreats to 106.47 against dollar
The governor of the State Bank reiterated that previous depreciation in the currency was caused by market forces.
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Economic development: Pakistan, France to enhance trade ties
The committee will be used to enhance economic, trade and development partnership between the two countries.
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Livestock technology: Sindh govt to get Japanese expertise
Project will commence with 5 pilot farmers selected for development of livestock technologies in each district.
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Ephedrine case: Six accused sent on judicial remand
An anti-narcotics court has sent six accused in the Ephedrine smuggling case on a 14-day judicial remand.
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Reckless driving: Two killed in motorcycle crash
Shehzad and Areeb died on the spot.
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Murder most foul: Mentally upset man kills mother
A disturbed man killed his 82-year-old mother by hanging her with a ceiling fan.
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‘Pandora’s box’: Hoti warns Asfandyar to quit party
ANP leader and former information minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Bacha Khan’s movement is in strong hands.
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Tragedy: Two brothers die on road
Their bike was hit by a speeding car.
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Indelible blood
One thing should never be forgotten that we live with great courage despite torrents of terror and tyranny.
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UN Assembly: Nawaz, Manmohan to shake hands on 29th
Indian PM says he looks forward to meeting premiers of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
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Pakistani Facebook users cross 10m mark
Half of the users from Pakistan age between 18 and 24.
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Peace dialogue: Imran proposes ‘TTP political office’
PTI chief urges parties to refrain from politicising Peshawar church attack.
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New airport in Islamabad: SC orders airport corruption probe
Terminates appointment of CAA director general.
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Declaration of assets: Majority of legislators yet to file returns
Last date for submitting assets and liabilities statement is Sept 30.
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Conference: Rabbani stresses changing ‘centrist’ mindset
The concept of needing strong centre to guarantee a strong nation must now be changed to strengthening the provinces.
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Participatory federalism: Call for strengthening governance at provincial, local levels
Three-day conference to explore post-devolution governance issues.
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Recognition: Twin cities’ teachers bag 12 out of 33 awards for research
The “Outstanding Research Award” was given in six categories for 2010-2011.
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Responsible journalism: Media needs an ombudsman to regulate controversial content says Jabbar
Commission was formed by SC to address nine terms of reference.
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Wages increased: Windfall for unskilled workers
The minimum wage of unskilled workers has been increased from Rs8,000 to Rs10,000.
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Sexual, reproductive rights: Integrating new curriculum a challenge
The booklets will be incorporated into the school syllabus.
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Experts to govt: Reform curricula to stem extremism
Experts discuss controversial school curriculum at a roundtable discussion.
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Desecration charges: Iqbal Town Christians haunted by old ghost
ASWJ activist blame them for sacrilege of copies found at an abandoned house.
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Delayed payment: Capital’s ‘model jail’ project hits a snag
Payment of compensation to 50 per cent landowners yet to be made.
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Balochistan earthquake: AJK govt employees to donate one-day salary
Chief secretary says efforts afoot to overcome non-development expenditures.

















































