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In Punjab, YDA’s rural wing challenges decision once again
Petition challenging withdrawal of allowances to be heard on Monday.
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‘Manto was a political animal, not just a realist short-story writer’
Downplaying of Manto’s political activism discussed; artists display female form as Manto did.
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G-B govt asked to lift ban on gemstones transport
TDAP terms ban a violation of trade policy.
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Seminar: Call to include Hinkdo in K-P’s curriculum
K-P chief secretary announces Rs5m to establish Hindko Research Academy.
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In Swat’s major towns, scattered trash poses health hazards
Locals complain municipal workers do not dispose of garbage for months.
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Back online: PIMS kidney transplant centre to reopen
Facility has been merged with new liver centre; first surgery scheduled for Nov 21.
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Studying with the rattling of shackles and gunfire
Pindi school building is being used as a court, govt office, while students study in the grounds.
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Over 9,000 cases against govt pending in Islamabad based courts
In most of the cases in IHC, different ministries are listed as respondents.
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Extending stay: UNHCR, govt may renew refugee cards
Afghan refugees were voluntarily going to Afghanistan and each person was being paid $150: UNHCR provincial head
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In solidarity: Global day to mourn road traffic victims
WHO warns that, without urgent action, road traffic injuries will become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.
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Unofficial results: Lakhani elected new SHCBA president
Lakhani secured 719 votes against 572 of his rival candidate Advocate Mushtaq A Memon.
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Doctor’s kidnapping: Medics’ protest enters 31st day
Despite closure of state-run hospitals for the last one month, the government could not secure the release of Dr Saeed
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Energy sector: ‘Punjab fast achieving self sufficiency’
Punjab CM says government working on energy generating projects through alternate sources.
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Targeted attacks: Explosion at CD shop
The BDS defused another two-kg bomb planted adjacent to a CD market.
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Health concerns: Experts stress elimination of leprosy
Health experts have urged creating awareness among public on the treatment and prevention of leprosy.
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Radiotherapy: New centre opens in Benazirabad
The centre offers diagnostic services in addition to radiotherapy.
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Busted: 11kg of heroin seized
A case was filed and he has been remanded by the first judicial magistrate into police custody until November 19.
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Increasing literacy rate: Education budget will be increased, says PM
PM Ashraf says efforts are being made to improve the standard of education in federal schools.
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Train collision: 48 school children die in Egypt bus tragedy
State media reported that, in addition to the 50 dead, 15 or more people were injured.
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Pak-India relations: Musharraf urges India to show bigger heart
Says intelligence was caught sleeping on Osama’s presence in Abbottabad.
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Fighting hepatitis C: Roadmap devised for low-cost vaccines
First phase will include restoring laboratory and core research team.
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Protesting job delays: LUMHS urges students to call off strike
LUMHS has also appealed to the health department to resolve the problem of house jobs.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Police register cases against 10 men
The case was filed by the intended victim’s brother, Muneer Ahmed Shaikh.
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Boosting reforms: US lifts ban on most Myanmar imports
World’s largest economy will open up to products from the country formerly known as Burma with the exception of gems.
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Standard and Poor’s rating: ABN AMRO, Rabobank downgraded
The ratings on the two large Dutch banks were cut by one notch each.
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Customer services: Warid Telecom joins hands with TRG
TRG will provide a significant set of call centre services to Warid Telecom’s subscribers in the country.
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Corrigendum: Bangladeshi student alive
The Tribune can confirm that Roshan Khan is alive and was released from Faisalabad DHQ Hospital.
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Official vigilance: DCO inspects procession route
Around 22,000 police personnel, other officials and volunteers would guard the procession.
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Banking courts: Appoint judges, lawyers demand
The government has transferred four of the five judges at the courts.
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Entrepreneurship: Women trained to launch businesses
As many as 43 women from Lahore and Rahim Yar Khan who were trained under the programme took part in the competition
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Women’s issues: UK officials call on Maryam Nawaz
Issues disscussed were related to role of women in national development, measures taken by government to empower women
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Would a ‘male pill’ revolutionise birth control in Pakistan?
As Pakistan’s population time bomb ticks, contraceptive pills for men might become a game-changer.
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Attempted murder: MPA, 2 others nominated in FIR
The case was filed by the brother of former nazim, Advocate Zafar Kamoka, who was shot and injured.
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Crime: Two held for carrying weapons
Cases have been registered against them under anti-arms laws and investigations are underway.
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Criminal negligence: 2 girls die after gate falls over them
Police say the children, who were cousins, were playing at Eidgarh Park when its iron gate fell down.
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Motorway: One killed, 5 injured including DIG
The injured were taken to the tehsil headquarters Hospital.
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Futsal: Brazil to meet Spain in today’s final
Four-time world champions Brazil held off a plucky Colombia in their semi-final.
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Golf: Duo share lead in Hong Kong
Jimenez grabbed a share of the lead after the third round at the $2 million UBS Hong Kong Open.
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Football: Referee stops Russian league match
Russian Premier League match was abandoned yesterday after fans threw firecrackers onto the pitch.
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Football: Coaching course for women underway
The five-day course, which is being conducted by Tariq Lutfi, will conclude on November 21.
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Football: Matteo wants Lampard, Cole to stay
Chelsea manager claims ‘he is doing everything he can' to keep them at Chelsea.
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Voters of unverified status are genuine: NADRA chief
Says they were not present at homes when the ECP teams came to verify their details.
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Daniel Pearl Case: Fifth accused presented in court
Syed Hasham was presented before ATC judge Muhammad Javed Alam.
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Assailants torch former military lawyer’s car
Inamur Raheem is a petitioner in missing persons case.
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‘OpIsrael’ operation: Hackers down hundreds of Israeli sites over Gaza
‘Anonymous’ group says erased sites include that of Bank of Jerusalem.
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Asghar Khan case: Govt challenges SC ruling on president’s ‘apolitical’ role
Files petition arguing that president’s office is political.
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Shiv Sena supremo: Firebrand Hindu nationalist leader Bal Thackeray dies
Thackeray died of cardio-respiratory arrest at his home at the age of 86.
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Malakwal rally: Another contempt plea filed against President Zardari
Applicant says president cannot take part in political activities according to SC order.
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Wrestler Sheeda Launcher’s Gangnam Style dance wins
Annual Urs of Pir Fateh attracts thousands of visitors.
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Hackers down hundreds of Israeli sites over Gaza
Online activist group Anonymous says it has taken down websites of dozens of Israeli state agencies and a top bank.