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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.
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Environment-friendly: CDA to build 44km cycling track
The authority also discussed solar energy projects with Chinese delegation.
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UN General Assembly: PM holds meetings with world leaders
As a keynote speaker Nawaz Sharif addressed the high-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
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Militants kill seven in attack on Indian Kashmir base: Police
The Indian Kashmir chief minister calls it an attempt to sabotage the meeting between Manmohan and Nawaz.
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Police operation: Kidnapped child recovered
Three kidnappers were arrested.
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Smuggling: 16 falcons to be released today
The falcons were recovered from a van heading from Dera Ismail Khan to Karachi.
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NA question hour: Across the board decline in foreign investment
Several sectors could not attract investments as high as those in 2008-09.
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Missing persons’ case: Lahore High Court issues notice to major general
Army official given till October 8 to reply.
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NA proceedings: Govt rebuked over apathy to victims
Despite passing unanimous resolution, opposition parties stage walkout to protest govt’s insensitivity.
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World Tourism Day: TDCP plans painting, photo competitions
Water conservation is the theme for events this year.
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Destroyed and deserted: Expecting to be rescued without relief
Without a cabinet or an equipped PDMA, Baloch leaders believe the province is being neglected.
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Relief efforts: Army to the rescue, again!
600 troops, 21 doctors, 50 paramedics reach Awaran; NDMA launches relief operation.
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Victim of Peshawar blast: Inmate gets last glimpse of daughter who died in Peshawar blast
16-year-old Mishal Nadeem had gone there to visit her aunts.
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The hope of a dream: A school where 117 students sit in one room
Housed in a historic building, students of Govt Girls High School Mundaberi are packed in classrooms.
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Earthquake: PPP, PTI stage walkout in protest against government's inaction
Leader of the opposition says the Prime Minister did not offer any official statement about the calamity.
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First sexual health curriculum launched in Pakistan
Politicians, civil society members welcome curriculum while religious scholars advise caution.
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10 foreign language films to look out for
These films have been officially submitted for consideration at the 86th Academy Awards .
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Twitter alert: What would you name the new island?
Following the earthquake, the island that had sprung up near Gwadar had people tweeting.
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Pervez Khattak steps down as PTI Secretary General
Jehangir Tareen declared new Secretary General of the party.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban should open an office: Imran Khan
PTI Chairman says opening of offices are vital for peace talks to progress.
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Have you seen: Bhutto siblings show some Sindhi pride!
Bilawal, Aseefa and Bakhtawar Bhutto sport T-shirts with a picture of an ajrak-design Superman logo
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SC declares CAA DG appointment null and void
Court observes that due procedure and the necessary legal obligations were not followed.
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Death toll mounting: Dengue claims three more lives
A total of 6,000 people have so far been diagnosed with dengue in Mingora and adjacent areas.
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Heinous crime: Rape suspect sent on judicial remand
Sheeda confessed to having relationship with the girl for a couple of months but did not say that he had raped her.
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Conference: Participatory federalism
It started at Ramada Hotel, Club Road on Wednesday at 9am.
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Tragedy: One dies in road accident
Nozat Bibi was crossing a road in Aabpara when a speeding car (EA-631), driven by Ikram Khan, hit her.
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Punjab university arrests: Another al Qaeda suspect apprehended
The suspect was apprehended through his mobile phone location, from Gujranwala.
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Mumbai attacks case: Pak commission examines witnesses
The commission urged a Mumbai court to allow inspection of the dinghy and other articles used by the perpetrators.
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Pak-Afghan border: FC IG blames embassies for trouble
He said this while addressing a peace jirga in Parachinar on Tuesday.
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Lahore rape case: Police turn to lie detectors
Police has brought suspects in the rape case for a polygraph test to the forensic laboratory.
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Lyari gangsters: ‘Comrade’ arrested from Lahore
He is involved in more than 70 cases.
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Khost attack: Cross border shelling kills two
One of eight mortars fired into Bangi Dera village of the agency landed on a house causing 2 fatalities and an injury.
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Javed Hashmi’s brave show of empathy with minorities
Javed Hashmi proved an exception by bravely taking on the blasphemy law.
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Medical innovation: Wristband for pregnant women launched
The device transfers data to health providers.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Organised crime reaches capital
The Sakhakot gang has been picking up wealthy persons from the twin cities.
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National Productivity Organisation: FIA probes handing of contracts to ghost firms
NPO was supposed to cut energy losses in textile units.
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Government hopes to use Imams to raise awareness
State is facing multifaceted challenges, the government needs support from all walks of life, Ahsan Iqbal argues.
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NA session: PTI calls for review of blasphemy law
PTI's Hashmi said that several non-Muslims were languishing in jails due to the misuse of the existing laws.
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UNDP summit: Experts explore technology’s role as game changer
Panellists share how advances have brought about positive change.
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‘Missing’ photo of sole Christian deputy NA speaker displayed
Gibbon was a member of the Second Constituent Assembly from Lahore.
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Securing minorities: Christians dissatisfied with security measures
Three children injured in Sunday’s church bombing shifted to PIMS burn unit.
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VCs’ forum: Government urged to invest in youth
Bazai said focus should be paid on home grown technology, which will open ways for entrepreneurship.
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Art exhibition: Paintings showcasing heritage sites go on display
The pieces explore beauty in contrasting shades of dark and light.
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Keeping the best cut: Court slaps ban on animal export, for now
A petition challenges issuance of export licences to two new companies.
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Without a boss: With NAB in limbo, contract employees lose jobs
The bureau wrote to the law ministry for extension of employment contracts but in vain.
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Seeks explanation: SC chides provinces for not holding LB polls
Asks provincial governments and ICT whether they are bound by the Constitution or not.
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VCs Forum 2013: Universities seek greater academic interaction
A resolution at end of vice chancellors’ forum vows to form collective platform for research, knowledge.

















































