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Made in Pakistan: India refuses to allow goods trade across LoC
TADA officials urges Indian authorities to resume trade for a short span of time so that traders can clear their dues.
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Terror kingpins: Sindh police profiles most wanted men
Publishes sixth edition of ‘Red Book’ which contains sketches of men involved in heinous crimes.
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Anti-Narcotics: 7 accused arrested over illegal ephedrine usage
The accused include brother of former PML-N MNA Haneef Abbasi.
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Gruesome crime: Kindergarten boy ‘gang-raped’ by principal, others
Irate relatives protest against school administration.
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Advice to legislature: No need to amend blasphemy law, says CII
Says law against fake FIRs already exists; asks parliament to review Women Protection Act.
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LNG Project: Petroleum minister fails to reply to TIP letter
Petroleum minister had previously raised objections over SNGPL’s decision to decline 4Gas Asia’s bid in LNG project.
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Sectarian attack?: One dead in Karachi Imambargah blast
The incident took place when unidentified persons threw an explosive inside the Sajjadia Imambargah.
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Dr Mazari’s loud rant on things ‘strategic’
Our parliament does look laughable, when no person is present to take questions related to defence and foreign affairs
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Apex court action: 22 firms put on notice for overpricing drugs
The firms were selling medicines at rates higher than those fixed by the Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA).
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Parveen Rehman’s murder: Top court takes up HRCP petition
Counsel tells bench murderers being protected by a Karachi-based party.
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Incarcerated terrorists: Ex-MP claims TTP chief furnished him list of jailed Taliban
Paracha says willing to act as a mediator, Taliban spokesperson denies any such contact.
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Upshot of operation: Terrorists are fleeing from Karachi, says Interior Minister
Nisar says killings in the city have come down from an average of 17 to 1-3 a day.
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Policy shift: Nawaz to raise drone issue in UN speech
PM’s address would be the first time govt would take up the matter at the UN.
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Devolution under 18th Amendment: Who deals with exploration now?
Confusion prevails due to lack of subordinate legislation.
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NA told: Minister counts 865 depts among gas defaulters
High-level meetings are being arranged to settle the outstanding gas arrears, says minister.
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Energy crisis: Islamabad enlarging its N-power programme
PAEC chairman says nuclear technology is being used in the field of medicine and oncology.
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Illegal subsidies: Former trade authority chief rounded up
Tariq Puri is accused of granting at least Rs1 billion in trade subsidies to fake companies.
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Made in India, Israel, US: Karachi flush with arms, says SC
Clamp curfew if you must to purge city of weapons, says Chief Justice.
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Another scandal: Drunk PIA pilot arrested at Leeds
Taken into custody as he headed to fly a plane carrying 180 passengers.
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Young business leaders: IoBM student bags Spikes Asia
Spikes Asia is a collaborative effort between two groups that brings together business and industry leaders.
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Endangering lives: Siddiqui wants action against quacks
Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui was reviewing the measures being adopted to make the joint operation successful.
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Disease control: Walk to create awareness on dengue
A walk was organised by the district administration to raise awareness about dengue on Thursday.
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Cleansing: Police take anti-corruption measures
Traffic police have initiated steps to purge the department of black sheep, said an announcement on Thursday.
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NADRA campaign: More than 40,000 domestic staff registered
19,154 individuals refused to provide any information about their servants.
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Court adjourns hearing due to lawyers’ strike
Blue Area gunman’s wife wants court to register FIR against Zamurad, police.
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Middle East situation: ‘Region to remain in turmoil’
After Syria, Libya may take centre stage, says analyst.
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Consultative meeting: Gender coalition’s first gathering carries hope for women
Participants discuss combating gender-based violence.
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Hajj medical mission: Names of staff who failed to meet criteria dropped
In the first phase, only 20 doctors, paramedics to go with pilgrims.
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Lok Mela: Art and culture festival kicks off
“I have brought a good number of traditional items with a hope to earn some money,” says an artisan.
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Protest against rape: Government asked to ensure children’s protection
Rights activists, citizens demand arrest, prosecution and conviction of perpetrators.
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Prosecutor’s murder: Post-mortem to determine culpability
Police found corpse of suspected attacker during a raid on Tuesday.
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Report launch: Over 6.5m children not enrolled in schools
Findings reveal 38.9% girls, 30.2% boys out of school.
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Rawat economic zone: Villagers decry move, block main highway for hours
Committee formed to sort out compensation issue.
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Going national: Madadgaar’s helpline reaches out to victims of violence outside Sindh
We want to help women, children who are scared of coming forward says Zia Ahmed Awan.
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Deadly dispute: Man allegedly killed by brother
Sanaullah attacked Zia with a knife and fled leaving him injured.
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Taking bribes: Police official suspended
It was revealed that he was allowing candidates to pass who did not meet the required physical criteria.
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Busted: Two drug smugglers arrested
ANF recovered 227 kilogrammes of hashish, 26kg of opium.
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Disciplinary measures: Shoaib seeks return of Rs7m fine from PCB
Ex-cricketer’s plea adjourned till November 25.
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Art learning: IVS faculty makes a point with art show
Teachers of IVS display art at the annual faculty exhibition till October 5 .
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Protest Traders demand robbers’ arrest
The protestors blocked the Mamu Kanjan Chowk and demanded that the robbers be immediately arrested.
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Argument: Case filed against 33 for beating up traffic wardens
Traffic warden had stopped former union council chairman Dreshak to check his driving licence.
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'Govt negligence': LHC seeks inquiry report into measles epidemic
The court was hearing a petition demanding action against those responsible for the measles outbreak.
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Behind bars: Police arrest alleged extortionist
Fawad Ali has been accused of making threatening calls, asking for Rs2m.
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A birdless endeavour: Endangered Saker Falcons seized, smuggler takes flight
K-P wildlife dept foiled the bid following intelligence information.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 105.65/105.75 against the dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 105.65/105.82.
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Drug policy: Pharma industry seeks govt support
Govt urged to support PPMA in harmonization of quality, efficacy and safety.
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Forex: Currency reserves at $10.374b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased to $5.118 billion from $5.162 billion a week earlier.
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Nescafe Basement: Bringing newbies to the fore
Musicians of various backgrounds and age groups gather to create music.
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Zinda Bhaag: This deserves an Oscar nod
If there is one film you must watch this year, Zinda Bhaag is it.
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12 arrested over NATO tanker attacks in Balochistan
Frontier Corps carry out a series of raids in Hub, 700 kilometres southeast of Quetta.

















































