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Election preparations: Ballot papers for Punjab still in print
ECP secretary says papers for other provinces, FATA printed and dispatched .
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Female factor: In DG Khan, Zartaj Gul Akhwand set to fight dynastic politics
Says it’s time the middle class participates in the general elections.
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Pak-Afghan ties: Envoy denies Pakistan seeking ‘strategic depth’
Ambassador Sadiq doesn’t pin much hope on Afghan reconciliation.
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Constituency profile: The Maulana faces a tough challenge in his stronghold
In NA-24 and NA-25, what matters is religion and blood ties, not ideologies.
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Prison attacks: Sanaullah declared ‘brain dead’, says foreign office
Both Pakistan and India tighten security for prisoners.
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Local governments: Mainstream parties eye devolution of powers
PML-N distances itself from the 2002 local govt system; PTI plans a new system of village governance.
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Campaign trail: In Jhang, a force to reckon with
Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi canvasses for votes not at public rallies but mosques .
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Police raid: 90,000 forged ballot papers seized in Dir
PPP candidate alleges JI hand in the printing of papers.
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It seems Hakimullah is heading ECP: Asfandyar
Asfandyar Wali hits out at poll supervisory body over relentless assaults against ANP politicians, supporters.
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Imran pledges pluralistic, terror-free society
PTI chairman says his party will work to change the destiny of the ordinary man.
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Taking potshot: Nawaz offers his version of ‘Naya Pakistan’
PML-N chief says people will reject ‘khiladis and shikaris’ on May 11.
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Violent measures: Four killed in armed tribal clash
The SHO claimed that over a dozen suspects have been arrested but no FIR has been registered.
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Show of strength: JI to hold mass rally today
The gathering will convene at 3pm in close proximity to the Quaid’s mausoleum
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Deadly Clash: One person killed, six wounded
Police officials conducted a search operation after the incident and detained nine people. T
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Criminal round-up: 11 suspects detained from Defence
Suspects have been shifted to Clifton police station to be questioned about their alleged links to criminal activities
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G-B timber movement: Ministry chops up logging policy
Climate change ministry revocation order forwarded to Cabinet Division.
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Many areas face water shortages
The residents says that the water shortage has compelled them to look to the ‘tanker mafia’.
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Crime: Bid to smuggle heroin foiled
The passenger confessed to swallowing 60 heroin-filled capsules.
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Cycling event: Critical Mass hits 100th ride
The ride started from Shah Faisal Masjid, taking the route from Margalla Road, to F-6 Hill Park.
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Raising standards: WB, HEC join hands to improve college education
"The programme aimed at enhancing the standard of education at the college level," says Anjum.
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Retaliation: Bombing in Orakzai kills eight militants
On Friday, militants had attacked a security check post; one official was killed and eight militants injured.
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Precautionary Measures: NGOs asked to restrict movement
Govt organizations asked to be careful in their activities considering the security situation before elections.
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Attacks Thwarted: Bombs defused in Bannu, Kohat
According to BDS official Wasal Khan, the explosives planted in the canister weighed eight kilogrammes.
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Expressing Grievances: Tappi tribesmen warn of election boycott
The tribesmen explained they would have to travel 14 kilometres to vote.
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Narrow escape: Police officials injured in militants attack
An investigation is currently underway.
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Threat controlled : High-intensity bomb defused
The official said the bomb had been planted in order to target police vans patrolling the area.
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Aspiring students in Mera Bagwal may have to wait a little longer to realise their dreams
College building neglected for years by authorities to undergo significant reconstruction.
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Law And Order: 1,850 POs at large in Faisalabad
The charges against them include murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, abduction for ransom and other crimes.
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Jungle Fire: Wood worth millions of rupees burnt
Forest officers have allegedly burnt a big portion of local forest to conceal wood theft worth millions of rupees.
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Measles Control: 1.8m children vaccinated so far
The government launched its anti-measles campaign in Lahore on April 29.
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Degree attestation: Inordinate delays, ‘priority’ applicants frustrate students
An insider says those submitting documents through friends in the HEC have unfair advantage.
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No Casualty: Fire destroy slums
Fire-fighters said the fire engulfed several houses.
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‘Honour’ Killing: Woman shot by father and brother
On Thursday night, Shareef and his son allegedly shot his daughter dead.
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LHC asked to cancel APML registration
Advocate Afaq Ahmad filed the petition.
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Misconduct: 22 violators arrested in Faisalabad
They were arrested for violating the election code of conduct.
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Election transport: Police impounding vehicles
Dozens of vehicles were seized on Saturday and Sunday and parked at police stations.
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Security concern: Three arrested at Baisakhi fair
Following the arrests, the SP ordered a security alert at the fair.
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Elections 2013: ‘Sensitive polling stations be shifted’
The DRO summoned Masroor Ahmed Bajaar to discuss the issue of sensitive polling stations.
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Fire accident: 80-year-old burns to death
He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Rescue operations: ‘42,816 people saved’
Director General Dr Rizwan Naseer said over 600 families were affected by road crashes daily in the province.
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Police crackdown: 138 arrested in 349 raids
Around 1,577 litres of liquor, 54kg of hashish and 3kg of heroin were recovered from them, a police spokesman said.
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Elections 2013: Islamabad braces itself for unprecedented voter turnout
New voters for this year’s poll include at least 117,892 youth between 18 and 25.
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Aabpara Market: Extremely loud and incredibly closed
Blocked roads, blaring speakers irk commuters, lower business volume in Aabpara; attendees enjoy festive atmosphere.
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Murder: Mystery shrouds girl’s death
The officer said the girl’s parents were attending a wedding and the girl was home alone when the incident occurred.
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Foul revenge
What happened to the Pakistani prisoner in a Jammu Jail must be avoided.
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Grading the manifestos: PML-N and PTI prioritise economy in their political agendas
Some parties ignore vast swathes of economic management altogether.
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Talking and fundraising through music
Charitable initiative Mad Jam is backed by some big names from Karachi’s music industry.
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Fearing backlash: Pak prisoners separated from others in Indian jails
The decision comes within days of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Haq being beaten up in a Jammu jail.
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