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Tennis: New anti-doping measures announced
Introduction of Athlete Biological Passport requires Tennis Anti-Doping Programme to increase number of blood tests.
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Cricket: Parnell, Sharma face Indian drug charges
Both players have denied any wrongdoing.
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The real caretakers are session judges, DCOs and the DPOs
There was no need to install a government of “honest, able and patriotic technocrats” for a longer term.
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Badminton: Top-ranked Lee survives at All-England
Lee looked dead and buried at 19-20 down in the final game.
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Debating rules: New bills may expire with assemblies
Senators point out futility of ‘spending time and resources’ on the new province bill.
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Athletics: Bolt, Blake prime for big events
Sprint legend Bolt to run at Cayman Invitational, while Olympic silver medallist Blake to run in Diamond League.
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A giant leap ahead, females play prominent roles as lawmakers
PPP’s Yasmeen Rehman says a ‘sea of change’ has been observed for women parliamentarians.
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Post-2014: FC seeks more troops on Afghan border
Currently 65 platoons, 50,000 personnel, were deployed in the region.
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Awaiting Verdict: ATC indicts Shahrukh Jatoi, three others
In addition to the murder charge, Shahrukh Jatoi also faces the penalty for illegal procession of a weapon.
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Rape - shattering the silence
Pakistani women 'are expected to preserve this warped notion of honour by remaining silent': Rights activist
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Unabated violence: Shia trader gunned down
Press Secretary of Imamia Jirga Peshawar claimed that Qabool was targeted.
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Interim government: PPP leader, K-P chief minister likely to hold parley for caretaker setup
“Journalists write whatever they like and these reports are not correct,” says Saifullah.
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Targeted: Peace committee member killed
Khan was visiting Taxila for preaching when he was shot, leaving him critically injured.
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Public education: Girls school blown up in Mardan
Khan said a case had been filed against unidentified militants.
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Crime: Man shot dead over family feud
A case has been registered against the suspects but no arrests have been made yet.
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Still not there: Discrimination against women not decreasing: research
Currently there are only 21 females working at ECP secretariat and not even a single female is part of its commission.
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Protest surge: Employees take to streets to pressurise outgoing govt
Boycott duties and stage sit-ins.
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Every effort counts: Celebrating the women of our society
Capital’s civil society gets together for International Women’s Day.
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Renewed interest: Tender sought for Park Enclave development
CDA chairman resolves to complete project by end of year.
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Combating impunity: Collective response to threats stressed
UN action plan unveiled, media alliances formed.
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Spiritual connection: Soulful retreat into a land of Sufis
French scholar talks about journey of soul searching , seeking Divine.
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Regularisation of service: ISI chief, defence secretary put on notice
The officers failed to comply with court order to regularise employees.
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BB murder case: Punjab police asked to provide security to key witness
SI Ashfaq Ahmed has allegedly been receiving threats from TTP.
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Govt accommodation: SC summons minister to explain illegal order
Additional Secretary of housing directed to submit report on occupancy of units.
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In broad daylight: Mobile shop robbed
Robbers looted Rs30,000 calling cards, cell phones and fled.
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Swat university: Women’s college to be set up
The college would be a pleasant addition to the education sector in the area, says participants.
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FBR to investigate non payment of taxes from cricketers
FBR to take stringent actions against those cricketers who are involved in tax evasion
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Other matters: MPAs pass bill to establish university
NPP MPA raises concerns about illegal appointments in education department.
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New campus: President to lay foundation stone
President to perform ceremony at new Sindh Madressatul Islam University next week.
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Eyes $100b export by 2018: PML-N election manifesto promises one million jobs
Party also pledges to increase spending on health, education and tackle energy crisis.
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Under guise of war relief: Rs1.6b tax liabilities of three industrial units waived off
Decision taken to favour the influential despite opposition from FBR.
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ECP faces hitch: Changes in nomination form displease Naek
Expresses reservations against the extent of details being asked.
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Iran-Pakistan project: Zardari to inaugurate pipeline on Monday
Groundbreaking ceremony will take place on border.
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Security woes: Military chiefs raise red flag over Karachi unrest
Urge political parties to back deweaponisation plan, express concern over failure to prosecute alleged target killers.
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Abbas Town tragedy: Govt given 48-hour ultimatum to start rebuilding damaged flats
Peace walks, protest, condolence meetings and lighting of lamps on site of the blast to be held today.
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SC to resume Abbas Town blast suo motu case hearing today with a larger bench
Intelligence agencies were asked to submit reports on whether they had leads about the blast.
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CM to file review petition against removal of Sindh IG
The apex court made a judgment based on a one-sided version of details, he claims.
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Gas Load Shedding: ‘Sit-in if CNG supply not restored’
A hunger strike and sit-in will be started if uninterrupted seven-day gas supply is not restored, says Naseer.
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Cng Station: 4 passenger vehicles burnt in explosion
Rescue 1122 officials said staffers of Jhumra CNG station were refilling a pickup when its gas cylinder exploded.
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Expressions through art: Joys, sorrows of women come alive at exhibition
Well-known as well as upcoming female artists will display their works till March 9.
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General elections: PTI extends date for ticket aspirants
The date has been extended from March 9 to 13 to facilitate the applicants, says Dr Alvi.
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Crime: Reports sought from sessions judges
The CJ has also taken notice of four rape cases in Pakpattan, Muridke and Gujranwala districts.
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Bjp province: ‘Petitions should be dismissed’
The Senate had adopted the 24th constitutional amendment bill for creation of a new province.
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Electricity bill defaulters
Rehman Malik's unpaid electricity bill for February was Rs153,788.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 97.95/98.00 against the dollar, stronger than Wednesday’s close of 98.10/98.12.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $12.8 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $7.861 billion from $8.227 billion a week earlier.
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Galaxy grand: Samsung launches its latest smartphone
Galaxy Grand boasts a five-inch screen for the larger screen fans who seem to love this device instantly.
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Pasha for PM!
So, who better than Pasha to see that no extra-constitutional act is allowed when he is a caretaker prime minister?
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Imran Khan condemns Tax Amnesty Bill
Will go to the Supreme Court if the bill is approved, says Imran Khan.
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PPP to lead in the polls: Survey
the post election government would have to stand up to a strong political opposition.