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‘Goodwill’ gesture: ANP backs out from hide collection
Criminals snatch animal hides in a broad daylight but they are never stopped.
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Tennis: Iftikhar downed in ITA final
The 19-year-old Pakistani had earlier won the title in New Mexico.
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MotoGP: Stoner considered skipping Sepang race
The 27-year-old rider was concerned over fresh injuries if he suffered a spill on the wet track.
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Cycling: Cycling chiefs confirm Armstrong ban
US body released a devastating dossier on Armstrong.
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Football: Atletico win with last-gasp Falcao strike
In other matches, Espanyol won against Rayo Vallecano 3-2, while Osasuna played out a stalemate with Betis.
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Tennis: Bryan twins clinch top-spot record
Olympic gold medallists are the only doubles team to win at least five titles for 10 consecutive years.
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Breast cancer - awareness and diagnosis
While breast cancer is rare in young women, it can and does affect them.
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Romney backs drones, aid conditions in Pakistan
White House hopeful Romney says US should continue to go after people that represent threat to US and its friends.
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‘Peace through Law’ conference: ‘Jurists can foster trust between Pakistan, India’
Justice Chaudhry says Pakistan can take on the challenge of militancy.
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Polio eradication initiative: Number of families refusing inoculation down by 50%
Repeatedly missed children continue to pose grave threat to Pakistan, UNICEF’s chief of polio reveals.
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Kabul wants Pakistani passports for Taliban cadres
Diplomat insists Afghan govt request in line with trilateral deal to allow ‘safe passage’ for reconcilable...
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Pakistan and Afghan militaries to work more closely
Foreign ministry official says ISI and NDS will interact on a regular basis.
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Haris Steel case: NAB sold Sheikh Afzal’s Dubai property at half price, says lawyer
SC asks bureau to submit report on Afzal’s assets within three days.
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Forging new ground: Pakistani film shines at Mumbai festival
The film festival suffered a suffered a severe blow at the demise of Yash Chopra.
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Court proceedings: ‘Brig Ali’s retirement notice held back’
This was done to try him under army act, army authorities tell LHC; convict’s lawyer calls the notification defective.
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Asghar Khan case: Probe by FIA not acceptable, says Shahbaz
Says apex court should order an independent inquiry.
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Next general election: Wattoo predicts PPP victory in Punjab
New PPP leader gets warm welcome at Lahore airport from supporters.
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Balochistan temblor: 2008 quake victims await payouts
IHC seeks reply from provincial govt over failure to compensate quake survivors.
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Releasing accomplices: Terrorists threaten to blow up jails
Prison officials claim that the threats were faxed from a public call office.
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International peace: Pakistan presses nuclear disarmament
Effort to eliminate nuclear weapons must start now: Pakistani delegate
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Accident: Shipyard workers’ bodies reach K-P
Fires and accidents are known to be common in the ship-breaking yard.
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Former first lady: Nusrat Bhutto’s death anniversary
Begum Nusrat died in Dubai on October 23, 2011 at the age of 82.
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Spread of crime: Doctors protest colleague’s kidnapping
PMA presidents, other speakers say that 27 doctors had fallen victim to targeted killings.
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Image building: Pakistan to showcase rights record at Geneva
Foreign Minister Khar will present a national report at UNHRC moot next week.
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Measures: Treatment in place for Congo fever patients at PIMS
Comprehensive diagnostic clinical and supportive treatment will be provided to all patients.
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Study launch: Locating men in women rights activism
Experts stress on understanding masculinity to change men’s behaviour.
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Supporting arts and crafts: Artisans falling victims to poor infrastructure, lack of opportunities
Participants at consultation session say profitability via urban sales key to helping artisans stay self-sustaining.
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South Asian conference: Youth to converge for peace and development
The South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) 2012, hosted by NUST, will be held between November 5 and 10.
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Psoriasis: Over half of skin disease patients cannot afford treatment
The lesions can show up on any area of the body and can develop in males or females of any race or age.
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Tackling malnutrition: SMS referral system to keep track of malnourished kids
Five-day regional training workshop concludes.
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Traffic Management: ITP deployed at cattle market
A total of 61 policemen have been deputed around the market.
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Operation clean-up: On the last day of deadline, RCB starts removing garbage
The LHC had given the authority three days to remove waste on Friday.
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Animal market in I-11: Purpose-built market fails to serve purpose
Market sees limited customer load, unhappy vendors; allegations of mismanagement.
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Conversion?: Kidnapping case against convert couple quashed
The woman’s first husband claims she converted to avoid seeking a divorce.
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Cleanliness arrangements: Sanitation staff to work on Eid
At least 22 ditches will be dug at various locations for proper disposal of the remains.
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Caring for the elderly: First senior citizens home inaugurated
"The home would provide food, clothes and health facilities to its residents," says K-P Social Welfare Minister.
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Law passed: Child Protection and Welfare Bill approved
The law was initially introduced as an ordinance promulgated by the then governor Owais Ahmad Ghani.
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Political affiliations: Hoti’s move to JUI-F still pending
Hoti joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2012 but left PTI after only nine months.
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Growing industry: BoK’s profits increase since last year
The BoK’s total deposits from the beginning of the year till Sep 30 were Rs58 billion.
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Birth, Death: Late registration fines waived
Union council records also being computerised so that people could easily get death and birth certificates.
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Blasphemy allegations: Principal in hot water for ‘comparing self to Holy Prophet (pbuh)’
School sacks Ahmedi and Christian teachers on advice of ulema.
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Social welfare: 25,000 families get Benazir cards
The remaining 5,000 cards would be issued in a month.
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Karachi violence: Judgement day today as Sindh govt, police in the dock
Did the administration and force follow the Supreme Court’s recommendations for stemming the tide of blood?.
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Private colleges: LHC seeks replies on high fees
The court sought replies from the respondents and adjourned till the third week of November.
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Consumer rights: Shop gets notice for improper stitching
Ali said petitoner had apparently concocted the story.
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Gambling: Three cops among 12 arrested
Police said they also recovered RS57,000 bet money from those arrested.
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Feud: Two men shot, injured at district court
The injured men were taken to a hospital, where doctors treating them said that one of them was in critical condition.
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PTCL: Internship course to benefit graduates
50,000 plus candidates across Pakistan have applied for the programme.
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International ties: Greece wishes to promote bilateral trade
"Frequent exchange could lead to untapped bilateral trade potential," says ICCI President.
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Promoting fashion products: Labels, Barclays enter into partnership
Barclays will provide electronic payment solutions to Labels, enabling clients to make purchases online.