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Sanam Fakir determined to serve despite losing elections
Sukkur’s transgender candidate visits Civil hospital, distributes juices and fans.
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Cricket: KCCA bans Ramiz Jr, Misbah from Quaid Trophy
Ban has been imposed as a penalty for playing a private tournament in Bangkok
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Discarded Yousuf eyes coaching future
Former Pakistan captain says he has lost interest in playing cricket.
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Altaf Hussain dissolves MQM Karachi Committee
MQM chief urges inactive senior members to rejoin the party.
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CNG provision banned for private vehicles over 1000 CC
Acute shortage of gas supply was cited as the reason for the move.
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For Ismail and Junaid, revival of Pashtun culture comes first
Young Pashto musicians unveil their new song based on the poetry of the legendary Ameer Hamza Khan Shinwari.
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PTI seeks cleric help in Taliban peace talks
Imran Khan has vowed to turn the coalition government in K-P into a "role model" for the rest of the country.
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Call for recount: Tareen demands recount of votes in 25 constituencies
PTI candidate Jehangir Tareen says the ECP demanding money for verifying every vote is unfair.
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Pakistan elections 2013 total voter turnout: 55%
The PML-N got the majority of total votes, followed by PTI and the PPP.
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Petition filed against Altaf Hussain in LHC
MQM Chief's speech was anti-state and amounts to treason, petitioner claims.
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Six JF-17's to escort Chinese PM into Pakistan
The JF-17s -- a symbol of deep Sino-Pakistan friendship – will guide the special Air China Boeing 747 aircraft.
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Hottie of the week: Imran Abbas
This doe-eyed cutie is the reason Pakistani women have stopped going out on Saturday nights.
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CIA will continue drone operations in Pakistan for now: Sources
The US administration's goal would be to transfer the Pakistan drone operations to the military, says official.
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Raja Pervaiz issues unconditional apology over contempt of court
Former prime minister takes back his letter he had earlier written to the SC for a new inquiry commission.
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Imran Khan to leave hospital tomorrow
Imran feeling better, has managed to walk in hospital, says PTI spokesperson.
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Thumbprint verification: Caretaker PM orders release of Rs90m for NADRA
According to Khoso, the system will be ready in ten days and thumbprints will be verified.
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Promises unfulfilled: NISTE students leave courses prematurely due to unpaid stipends
Most cannot pay transport, living costs, claim money only being ‘paid’ on paper.
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Murder: Taxicab driver shot dead
The man embarked in the vehicle and later shot Muhammad Nazir dead and escaped.
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Anti-Dengue drive: CDA completes second phase of campaign to destroy breeding sites
Sites identified in F, G, H, I sectors and katchi abadis; stagnant ponds channelised.
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Dignified exit: National Book Foundation chief resigns
He was appointed by previous govt on contract.
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Not taking the hint: Voted out of parliament, ex-MPs refuse to leave lodges
Only 30 of 171 outgoing MNAs have vacated official suites; deadline passed on Monday.
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Sanitation, water issues: CDA hopes to learn from world experiences
CDA chairman off to Istanbul for World Mayors Meeting.
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All set: Arrangements for auction finalised
22 commercial plots in various categories on offer.
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Tribute to slain leader: Protesting PTI workers light candles at D-Chowk
People from Kurram Agency also protest against rigging in NA-37.
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Indie movies: Short film gets good reception
Screening of “Ek” held at Kuch Khaas.
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‘Blasphemy’ incident: Chinese companies resume work after brief halt
AJK PM Majid accuses Indian media of attempting to strain Pak-China relations.
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Education reforms: Enforcement, foresight issues termed hindrances
Only two provinces have enforced Article 25-A, which mandates education for children aged 5-16.
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Surveying: Ordinance promulgated
Ordinance will regulate and implement the surveying & mapping standards in the country.
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Only by the book: Nothing illegal about transfers, insists premier’s office
The rebuttal came within hours of a warning by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz to the caretaker government.
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Unlawful measure?: Retired general wins extension on civilian office
Major General Mohammad Arif Raja to keep his current post despite doffing the uniform.
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Bajaur Agency: Levies official killed in attack on polio team
As the polio workers entered a house to vaccinate children, militants hiding nearby opened fire on them
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Travel woes: Top official says passports backlog will be cleared by June 15
1.5 million laminates procured, backlog of citizens abroad already cleared.
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Electricity crisis: Consumers get brief respite from scorching heat
Finance ministry has agreed to release Rs22.5 billion to the ministry of water and power
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For peace in K-P: Khattak seeks Samiul Haq’s help
JUI-S assures PTI’s chief minister-elect of support in bringing stability.
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Election rigging: BNP-M women protest ‘poll fraud’
They appreciated the stand of Sardar Akhter Mengal, saying he was making efforts to bring peace.
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Eradication drive suffers: Caretaker PM removes polio cell chief
Dr Bosan sent back to NIH, donors fear decision may result in setbacks.
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ECP announces voter thumbprint verification
NADRA to assist poll body in exercise to root out fake votes; no provision exists in electoral laws.
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Re-polling controversy: PTI grabs one NA, two PA seats in Karachi
Turnout a low 38% as MQM, PPP boycott.
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Speaking out: Zardari blames PPP’s failure on foreign forces
Says he has formed a committee to probe reasons behind party’s defeat.
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Court proceedings: Musharraf gets bail in Benazir murder case
ATC asks ex-president to submit two surety bonds of Rs 1 million each.
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Khyber Agency: LI militants torch tribesmen’s houses
According to reports, LI militants attacked the houses of Kamar Khel tribesmen who have raised an armed militia.
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Balochistan politics: PML-N’s ranks swell further
Mir Asim Kurd of the PML-Q joined the PML-N at a news conference in Quetta.
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New beginning: K-P Assembly session on June 2
It has been decided to convene a meeting of the coalition parties.
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Missing persons: Bizenjo vows to solve festering issue
During the past five years, there was virtually no government in Balochistan, says Bizanjo.
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Road to development: Real estate agents visit DHA City
The infrastructure works were initiated under different sectors to make the project a livable place, by 2015-2016.
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Justice served: Man gets death sentence for murder
According to the prosecution, Khan had gone to his in-law’s house to persuade his wife to return home.
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Speedy development: Departments urged to coordinate
Coordination among all the departments is needed to speed up completion of development projects.
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Seepage and mismanagement: False ceiling falls at Larkana hospital
At 9:30am, no patient, paramedic or surgeon was there, so there were no casualties.
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BISE examinations: Exams postponed due to tribal clashes
The members of the two tribes got into a fight on Sunday.
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Domestic Issue: Man attempts suicide
The injured was rushed to District Headquarters Hospital where his condition was stated to be out of danger.

















































