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Kayani said nothing against democracy, says Punjab CM
Kayani had never said any word to create conflict with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, says Sharif.
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Shujaat slates talk against army
Says some elements spreading rumours of clash of institution.
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Asghar Khan case: Nawaz rejects Younus Habib’s charges
Sharif says that the PPP-led coalition government should announce schedule for the next elections to end uncertainty.
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Restricting entry: Washington cancels Ghulam Bilour’s visa
Received a call from the embassy today, informing me about the ban and the cancellation of visas, Bilour confirms.
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Celebrity tax-dodgers on FBR’s hit list
To receive legal notices asking them to file income tax returns.
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Preventing Disease: Turkish charity donates 22 wells to Pakistan
The organisation is planning to provide more wells to people in around 200 settlements.
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Crime: Drugs, weapons seized
The airport authorities arrested a passenger and seized a pistol from his possession.
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Discussion: Concepts of democracy, federalism should be part of curriculum
Speakers say recognition of diversity vital for democratic society.
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Performing arts: Renowned kathak dancer enthrals audience
Music and dance intertwined in a soulful rendition.
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Iqbal Day: Speaker’s underline need to uphold parliament’s supremacy
“Iqbal’s ideas are relevant even today for Muslims and Pakistanis for ushering change,” says Dr Ayub Sabir.
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Promoting democracy: Cultural festival kicks off at Lok Virsa
The event was held to mark the International Democracy Day.
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Kurosawa film festival: ‘The Hidden Fortress’ remains hidden
Seven films of the legendary filmmaker are being screened.
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No increase in drug prices since April says Awan
Documents reveal prices of 18 drugs increased last month.
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‘Peace unattainable without inclusion of women’
Activists urge unity among women to bring down patriarchy.
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When students suffer and management turns a blind eye
Teachers’ neglect, space shortage affecting studies, complain students.
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South Asian Youth Conference: Hoping to inspire by example, delegates launch clean-up drive
Sweep the streets, collect trash, but fail to draw in locals.
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Crime: Woman axed to death
Police arrested the victim’s three brother-in-laws.
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Pre-Partition Woes: Seraiki leaders burn effigy of Lord Curzon
Hundreds of protesters walked from Bannu Chungee to Topan Wala Chowk in DI Khan city.
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Undelivered promises: PSF Chitral president, cabinet fired
Jan vowed to continue her struggle to defend the rights of her people.
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Preventing disease: Turkish charity donates 11 wells to K-
Organisation is planning to provide more wells to people in around 200 settlements where animal and people share water
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Kidnapped employee: Doctor’s association to strike today
“The government has failed to provide us security,” says PDA Spokesperson.
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Potatoes purchase: Two killed in vegetable market clash
"Bodies had been sent to the mortuary & no case had been registered so far", says SHO Thikriwala.
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Ameeruddin college: Classes to start on Birdwood Road
The committee suggested that college should be shifted close to the Lahore General Hospital.
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Iranian vice president puts off visit due to hand injury
A team of experts will arrive next week to push gas and power projects forward.
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Direct access: ‘US should open markets to Pakistan’
"US president should announce incentives for the quick revival of the Pakistani economy", says Iftikhar Ali Malik.
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Bilateral relations: US envoy meets Shaikh
Both sides also discussed civilian assistance that the US was providing under the Kerry-Lugar-Brehman Act
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Solidarity with Malala: President signs one-million signature petition
UN special envoy Gordon Brown offers help in tackling poverty, illiteracy.
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Nawaz claims 'army generals' had conspired against his govt too
Says he would accept an FIA probe against him in the Asghar Khan case even though the agency reports to Rehman Malik.
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Non-compliance: 212 lawmakers yet to prove they are not dual nationals
ECP had sent notices to all MNAs, MPAs to submit proof they are not dual nationals; disqualification on noncompliance.
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In Karachi, assassins out to ‘silence’ people
The use of silencer-fitted handguns in targeted killings has investigators worried.
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Pakistani drones are for surveillance only: Naveed Qamar
Federal Minister for Defence Qamar says Pakistani drones do not have the capacity to carry arms.
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Asghar Khan case: SC did not name any particular politician, says Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister says passing statements on court orders was incorrect.
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Aisam, Rojer’s semis hopes end
Doubes pair loses second successive match at ATP World Tour Finals.
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Not desperate to wear green again: Azhar Mahmood
All-rounder Mahmood needs assurance before considering playing for Pakistan.
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Black money no longer exists in Bollywood: Javed Akhtar
The poet-lyricist says celebrities’ involvement in social work doesn’t mean they are hiding black money.
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Bangladesh seeks Pakistan apology for 1971 war crimes
Bangladesh's foreign minister asks Khar to apologise for war crimes committed by army in 1971.
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Malala Day: HRCP urges education reform in Pakistan
HRCP says Pakistani govt should ensure that all children, especially girls, have equal opportunities for education.
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Asghar Khan case: Imran Khan lashes out against Sharif brothers
PTI chief says it has been proved who is financed by the ISI after Supreme Court's verdict.
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Ali Zafar becomes 3rd most Googled singer in India
Ali is currently working on his fourth studio album, set to be released next year.
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20 years on: All hope for fisherman's wife, locked in India's prisons
Sakina Bibi awaits her husband, two brothers and two relatives who went missing while fishing.
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Anti-Islam film bounty: Bilour, wife banned from entering US
Railways minister says he is not worried about his entry into US or UK, ban on Makkah, Medina entry would worry him.
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Pillion riding banned in Karachi till Muharram 11
Ban imposed to avoid any untoward incident in the city during the month of Muharram.
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Iqbal’s message: ‘Ishq brings you closer to God’
Iqbal taught that love is a great power that brings you closer to God, says renowned scholar.
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Brown pledges to help Pakistan end discrimination against girls education
UN’s Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown says that education should be made common for all.
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Trouble in Badin: 12-year-old arrested for allegedly raping middle-aged woman
Despite a medical board report declaring that the boy was a minor, the police arrested and sent the child to jail.
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ThePashto.com: An English-Pashto online dictionary
Website currently has more than 15,000 words, allows users to translate from Pashto to English and English to Pashto.
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9-year-old girl awarded as ‘compensation’ in rape case
Group of elders decreed that farm worker would marry off his daughter to landowner's son to settle year-long dispute.
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2 militants killed, 2 security personnel injured in Wana attack
Militants had attacked the Scouts Fort in Toi Khulla.
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Human Rights: Child Rights Bill to be tabled in NA
The 18th Amendment has paved way for the right to education and a fair trial for everyone.
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Security Measures: Rehman Malik bans sale of SIM cards
Interior Minister Rehman Malik ordered a ban on the sale of unregistered mobile phone SIMS.