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Online learning in Pakistan
It is high time our institutions engage, encourage their best teachers to create content in Urdu, regional languages.
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Fakhir’s new song celebrates beauty
Music video of ‘Kho Jaon’ coming out soon.
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Egyptian president calls Pervaiz Ashraf to discuss attacks on Gaza
Egyptian President seeks Pakistan support on international stage against the Israeli attacks.
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Strategy to challenge Gilani disqualification planned: Zardari
The president assures former prime minister of his support.
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Pakistan was unaware of bin Laden's location, US assessment concludes
Though bin Laden is dead, non-state actors still present a threat, says US admiral.
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Bikes and phones: Rehman Malik defends ban citing intelligence
Interior minister states highest number of motorcycle bombings in Balochistan and Sindh.
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Dual nationality: LHC disqualifies PML-N MPA Rana Asif
Asif disqualified for holding dual nationalities – Canadian and Pakistani.
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Wacky record-setters triumph on Guinness records day
The 28 women limbering up on the south bank of London's River Thames gave morning commuters a giggle.
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Banned at home, Murree Brewery seizes Hollywood moment
Inundated with emails asking about its beer, Murree Brewery seized free publicity to launch expansion plans outside.
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Target: ETD to make 70 per cent recovery by Dec 31
names of 40,000 chronic defaulters had been handed over to the excise inspectors.
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Gaza strikes expose new global divide on Mideast
Iran and Egypt led the angry protests against strikes that left at least 19 dead.
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Olympics: Qatar to continue bidding
Qatar will keep bidding for the summer Olympics despite having failed to make the cut
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Cricket: Warner denies pressure after lean run
Australia opener David Warner denied he was feeling the pressure after a lean run
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Golf: McIlroy blames fatigue for blowout
World number one Rory McIlroy admitted his first round at the $2 million UBS Hong Kong Open yesterday was a write-off.
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Vettel geared up to make 100th race memorable
Championship leader sets sights on third title in US GP.
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Football: Saudis hold Argentina in friendly
Lionel Messi drew a blank as Argentina could only labour to a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia in a friendly.
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Pak-India ties: Let us work together for regional prosperity, says Kumar
Says the two countries should learn from each other’s experiences, meets Nawaz.
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Law and order situation: Security crisis threatens boundaries: Rabbani
Declares security measures ineffective, says failure to tackle the situation will undermine unity.
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Deadline lapsed: Court asks reason for sugar crushing delay
IHC seeks comments from top govt officials over inordinate delay.
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Still time to form interim govt: Kaira
Says polls will be held on time despite threats of terror attacks, suicide bombings.
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Post-transition: Relations with Pakistan to stay unchanged, says China
Ambassador says despite reorientation in Beijing’s policies, ties with neighbours to remain the same
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Dr Arsalan Iftikhar case: Riaz promises more evidence against CJ’s son
Insists he is not against the SC but against elements extorting bribes from businessmen.
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National Assembly proceedings: Several agenda items deferred due to lack of quorum
Parliamentarians spending more time in constituencies as elections season nears.
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All taxes apply on test oil export to NATO
The first cargo appears to be a litmus test to check response on taxation.
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Developing ties: UAE naval chief meets Pak counterpart
The visiting dignitary had earlier visited PN units & installations at Karachi and also attended IDEAS 2012.
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Israel’s assault: Pakistan condemns Gaza air raids
Deadly Israeli offensive of more than 20 airstrikes in Gaza threatened international peace and security: Ambassador
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Tributes paid: Composer Feroze Nizami remembered
Nizami was born in Lahore in 1910.
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Ashura days: Doctors threaten to boycott emergencies
The meeting demanded an apology from the provincial health minister for using derogatory words against doctors.
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Blasphemy charges: Man sentenced to death in Chitral
The police lodged a case under Sections 295 (a) (b) and (c) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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Illegal immigrants: 10,000 foreigners expelled from Balochistan, NA told
Most detainees handed over to India, Iran and Afghanistan over five years.
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Cellular services restored in Karachi, Quetta
Rehman Malik ordered suspension as a measure to prevent terrorist activities.
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Balochistan unrest: Bomb blast in Zhob kills two FC personnel
Explosives reportedly placed inside belongings of suspects arrested earlier from border.
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Audit-shirkers: PAC to file reference against 16 audit-dodging departments
Public funds watchdog will charge depts in Parliament with violating Constitution.
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First prisoner hanged in four years
In his final testament, Hussain says he killed his superior over ‘honour’.
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Ensuring credibility: ECP seeks control of administrative machinery
Commission wants power to take action against officials found manipulating election process.
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Performance review: 113 suspects arrested in October
Police recovered 29 cars and other stolen goods last month.
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Justice Afridi’s Petition: Court rejects application for early hearing
After the decision, Justice Afridi filed a petition before the IHC.
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Lecture: Understanding sectarian violence in a historical context
‘Current discourse on sectarian violence is essentialist, it does not take background factors into account’.
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Fight against polio in Pindi: WHO team finds performance satisfactory
WHO will continue its cooperation with them in this regard to keep the district polio free, says Dr Wendy.
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Visit: Chinese calligraphy embodies cultural enrichment of the country
Jon exhibit his skills by writing a Chinese slogan and presented it to the DG.
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Lecture, exhibit: A visual tour of places far and beyond
A photographer’s artistic and vivid documentation makes a statement.
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Affair: 22-year-old man bludgeoned to death
Three suspects, cousins of the girl, have been nominated in the FIR.
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Free labour?: ‘Replacement’ doctors unpaid for four months
Hired to avoid crisis during the YDA strikes, many of them have never been paid.
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Pakistani diaspora New policy for expats by month-end says Sattar
"The policy will be unveiled at a conference in London on November 30," says Minister for Overseas Pakistanis.
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2013 election coverage: ‘ECP’s media code vague, restrictive’
Expert call for utilising media’s role to ensure free and fair elections.
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Calligraphy: Exhibition opens
The exhibition, which continues till November 18, features calligraphies of different styles.
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Forest fire: Precious trees destroyed in Kalam
The forest department has also sought the help of the army to extinguish the flames.
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Gas theft: PHC tells NAB, FIA to pursue culprits
The PHC took a suo motu notice of the issue in May 2012.
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Land scam case: High court adjourns case indefinitely
The applicants accused the MNA of violating Article 62-E of constitution and sought his permanent disqualification.
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Full-Court Meeting: CJP asserts judiciary’s ‘cross-cutting’ jurisdiction
The court decided 12,377 cases out of a total of 13,653 cases filed between January 1, 2012 and November 10, 2012.