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Sports facilities: Kabaddi Stadium soon in Faisalabad
Match between Kabaddi teams of Pakistan and India would be organised in Faisalabad during the first week of November.
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Kitchen accident: 2-year-old dies from burn injuries
The family took her to Allied Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead a few hours later.
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No decision yet to block cellular services: Rehman Malik
Interior Minister says a high level committee is examining security alerts received so far.
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LUMS vs Hoodbhoy: I’m losing job for ‘ideological reasons’, says professor
LUMS VC denies political, religious views had anything to do with decision.
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Lamha does it again!
Pakistani award-winning film officially selected for two more international film festivals.
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Fashion Pakistan Week: Most designers play it safe on final day
FPW came to an end on Tuesday with 12 designers, a high-street brand showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2012 collections.
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Early winter poses further challenge for flood victims
Pakistan Red Crescent Society has decided to continue relief efforts in flood-hit areas during Eid holidays.
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SC questions why prices of locally produced gas are linked to imported petrol
SC issues notices to SNGPL and SSGC over gas prices and seeks report on gas pricing formula from Ogra
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Despite having second worst record for children out of school, UNESCO optimistic
Dr. Nagata believes that despite having worst education indicators in the world, situation in Pakistan is progressing
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Defence Secretary appointed as new PIA chairman
PM Ashraf also appointed Captain Junaid Younus as Managing Director (MD) PIA.
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K-P Governor claims most of Taliban support anti-polio campaign
Kausar says polio cases were rampant in those areas of FATA where literacy ratio was low.
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Dismal Pakistan ranks 134 out of 135 countries in Gender Gap Index 2012
Only Yemen was found to have worse conditions for women than Pakistan across the globe.
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I will contest elections from Chitral: Musharraf
The former military ruler was addressing a public gathering via phone from Dubai.
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K-P information minister visits Malala's medics in Birmingham
Mian Iftikhar says Malala is receiving the 'best care in the world'.
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Target killing: Two Ahmadis shot dead in same locality
Two members of Ahmadi community, homeopath doctor and general store owner were gunned down in two separate incidents.
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Illegal transfer of forex to Kabul: Two held
FIA recovers Rs3.9m from accused during a raid in Lahore.
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Punjab Emergency Service to remain on high alert at Eid-ul-Azha
Rescue 1122 is planning to deploy emergency vehicles in areas where Eid congregations will take place.
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List of banned organisations in Pakistan
National Assembly releases an updated list of banned organisations in Pakistan.
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Bangladesh cricket team to visit Pakistan in December: Zaka Ashraf
Ashraf says Bangladesh team will play three One-Day Internationals and two Twenty-20 matches.
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Humaima Malick wins South Asia Rising Star Film Award
Humaima wins the award in the Best Lead Actress category for her role in the film Bol.
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Pakistan's threat within: The Sunni-Shia divide
For an outlawed group accused of fomenting such mayhem, the leader of LeJ is surprisingly easy to find.
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PHC issues notice to Musharraf for allowing drone campaign
The CIA-operated drone campaign began in former president's government.
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Expert analysis: Who does Pakistan want in the White House?
Raza Rumi, Talat Hussain, Fahd Hussain and Asim Sajjad weigh in on the Obama-Romney debate.
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Cricket: Aussie cricketer cautioned over drugs
He did admit to the CA that the incident did occur and, hence ,was counselled for his actions.
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Football: UEFA promises stiff racism punishment
Racism is a problem that affects us massively, says Platini.
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Golf: McIlroy brushes aside Nike deal rumour
Irish newspapers claimed the 23-year-old from Northern Ireland was about to sign a Nike contract.
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Cricket: Warne uncertain of retirement
I do love cricket, I’m passionate about the game, says Warne.
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Football: Reina set for Merseyside derby return
He was more than pleased with his understudy’s performance, but is now eager to return against Everton.
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Cycling: Tour de France to unveil 100th race route
Defending champion Bradley Wiggins was set to attend the glitzy presentation in the French capital.
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Cricket: Gulf International win by six wickets
Batting first, Lahore Shaheen were able to muster 139 for eight.
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Golf: Woods aura still strong in Asia
India’s Gaganjeet Bhullar admitted he found it a little unsettling when the 14-time major champion suddenly appeared.
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Health campaign: Anti-pneumonia drive from Nov 10
Officials added that it costs Rs13,000 to administer three doses to a single child.
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Looted: Rs15m robbed from industrialist’s house
The industrialist, Seth Jamal Das, claimed that he called police helpline during the incident but nobody picked up.
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Extortion charges: Court sentences man to five years
The convict, Ali, was found guilty of extorting money from the manager of a garment factory.
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On the run: Men accused of trying to kill sister
Three of her brothers, Arbelo, Ali Gohar and Waryam have reportedly been arrested.
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Eidul azha: Public holidays from Oct 26 to 29
The Sindh government has announced public holidays from October 26 to 29 (Friday to Monday).
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Scandal: Memogate hearing fixed for Nov 12
A nine-member bench will hear the controversial memo case in light of a judicial commission’s findings.
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Balochistan unrest: Three die in wave of violence
Unidentified men gunned down two people in Civil Colony area of main Khuzdar City.
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No peace in Karachi till law enforcers are free of political pressures, says SC
DG Rangers and the chief secretary Sindh appear in court for Karachi unrest case hearing.
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Unambiguous: What is hawala/hundi
This form of money transferring is associated with ethnic groups from Africa and Asia.
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PAC forms panel to relaunch cheaper hepatitis medication
Alleges that derailment of development resulted in huge financial losses.
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Pakistan’s ease of doing business ranking drops to 107th
Second drop in a row for the country on the benchmark global index compiled by the World Bank.
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Meeting with US political counsellor: ANP senator seeks US helicopters, fighting gadgets
Haji Adeel says Washington’s military assistance is too meagre to fight war on terror.
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Disbanded train safari leaves no track record
After closing in 2006, parts of the Khyber Steam Safari’s historic track are disappearing in Peshawar
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Asghar Khan case verdict: Govt rejects PML-N demand for independent probe
Supreme Court has ordered govt to further probe issue through FIA.
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2008 mumbai attacks: Ajmal Kasab files mercy plea to president
Ajmal Kasab was one of the 10 gunmen who laid siege to the city in attacks that killed 166 people.
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Abbottabad commission: Justice Iqbal denies submitting final report
Last month, the commission stated that the report had been compiled and would be submitted to the government soon.
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North Waziristan: Deputy speaker prefers dialogue over operation
Faisal Karim Kundi says government wants to minimise civilian casualties.
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Asghar Khan case: Don’t hold your breath awaiting prosecution
Current, retired FIA officers sceptical of trial of politicians that allegedly received money.
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Service suspension: Cell phones likely to go mute on eve of Eid
Rehman Malik says no banned outfit will be allowed to collect animal skins.