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Pakistan ready for internationals: World XI players
Sanath Jayasuriya says international cricket should return to Pakistan.
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No political cell operating in ISI since 2008: Report
Defence secretary says US drone attacks were carried out from Shamsi airbase with government's approval.
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Another schoolgirl from Swat faces threats from Taliban: Report
Hina Khan says she is receiving threats even after moving to Islamabad.
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World's Muslims speak with signs, gestures in Makkah
Nods, smiles, frowns, and hand gestures speak volumes in Makkah where Muslims gathered for Hajj.
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Haris Steel Mills: SC expresses displeasure over 'sluggish' NAB progress
Mill owner had obtained huge loan from BoP, made investments and purchased properties within the country and abroad.
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Asghar Khan ruling left no room for ECP to proceed against politicians: CEC
CEC Fakhruddin G Ebrahim says after ruling Constitution does not allow ECP to take legal actions against politicians.
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Pakistan sets record for most records in one day
A weekend of bizarre record attempts in Lahore began on Saturday.
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Pedestrian bridges to nowhere dot Karachi, a city where cars are king
A majority of new overhead pedestrian bridges have been built where no one uses them.
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Fingers crossed: ‘Pray for our tiger’
Karachi Zoo’s oldest Bengal tiger stopped eating five days ago.
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Cross border attack: Mortar shells fired into Bajaur
The victims were mostly children grazing their cattle in the hills and cattle heads.
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Balochistan violence: Bizenjo pins blame on establishment
Senator says boycotting last elections was a mistake the National Party committed.
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Golf: Kim storms to third Korea Open title
He collected a winner’s cheque of $270,000.
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KMDC admissions: 3,500 students sit entrance test
Results will be announced on Tuesday and the new session starts on December 1.
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Workers evacuated: Blaze at towel factory put out
The fire gutted about 250 bags of towels.
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Eid on the horizon: Unpaid workers call off strike
Employees had been observing an eight-hour strike at 4 filtration plants, 24 drainage pumping stations since Tuesday.
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Graduation day: 240 students receive degrees
KU vice chancellor presided over the ceremony and spoke about the importance of women’s education.
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Football: Capello backs under-fire Milan boss
Capello insists AC Milan boss was getting the most out of his squad.
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Cricket: PCC register comfortable win
PCC will now meet Alamgir Gymkhana in the final.
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Motogp: Lorenzo edges out Pedrosa for pole
Lorenzo’s closest rival, fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa, was in menacing form and posted the second fastest time
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Badminton: Nehwal through to Denmark semis
Nehwal also beat Baun at the London Olympics.
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Political mileage: PM opens purse strings for Gujar Khan
Announces Rs12 billion for home constituency development.
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Asghar Khan case verdict: Governor Khosa takes a swipe at PML-N
Says distributers and recipients of money should be tried for treason for rigging 1990 elections.
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India accuses Pakistan of aiding terrorists’ infiltration
Home minister’s allegation precedes holiday season in India during which security is beefed up.
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Pakistan’s ‘patriot act’?: How fair is the new trial bill?
The proposed legislation paves the way for govt to tap phones, and use e-mails and text messages as proof.
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Mullah radio: Islamabad wants Kabul to hand over Fazlullah
FM Khar made this request during her meeting with Marc Grossman, says Fazlullah planned major 15 attacks in Pakistan.
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PM gives go-ahead for dispatching Swiss letter
Law minister now to receive nod from president by first week of November.
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Tour culmination: Pakistan All Stars post convincing win
Visiting team players laud organisers, fans and “tight” security arrangements.
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Palatial mansion: Pakistan’s biggest and busiest diplomatic mission
The sprawling grounds of Quaid-e-Azam Complex once belonged to British Legation in Kabul.
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The ‘un’-filtration plants
Of 37 water filtration plants in the city, most are dysfunctional or providing unhygienic water.
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Everyone is at risk, but kids have it worst
Poor personal hygiene and a lack of proper sanitation facilities contribute to the spread of waterborne diseases.
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Shortages abound: where will the water come from
city can barely meet half of its water requirement in winters, new projects underway, but mostly years from operating.
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Conference: Fighting back crimes against women and children
Participants call for eliminating discrimination and introducing pro-women laws
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Doctors’ greed: Patients run between public, private labs
Chemists, private labs, fleecing patients in connivance with doctors at public hospitals.
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Fake domiciles: One held for forgery
Due to a public holiday on Saturday, no official from the DCO office was available to comment on the issue.
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Pawnay 14 august: Play ends strong run
In Islamabad, many that seemed apprehensive over paying Rs1,500 seemed to have gotten their money’s worth.
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Crime scene: Two arrested with liquor
The Gulgasht police arrested two men and seized 21 litres of liquor from them on Saturday
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Crime: Two women killed in Daska
DSP Waseem Akhtar and City SHO Rai Safdar arrested Wahid from the scene of crime.
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PML-Q will end corruption: Cheema
At a meeting the former district nazim said the PPP’s and PML-N’s performances were before the people.
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Metro Bus Service: Chief minister pushes for quick finish
Model Town underpass to be completed by end of year, say Tepa officials.
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Deadly clash: ‘Robber’ killed in police encounter
ASI Zulqarnain, passer by Muhammad Riaz and Majeed were injured in the firing.
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Political chat: PPP workers confident in Zardari
This was the first Bahawalpur district meeting of the PPP since its reorganisation.
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Visit: Governor to arrive on Tuesday
"Governor will address traders, businessmen, exporters and importers at 11:30am," says FCCI President.
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Consumer rights: Computer shop told to pay Rs60,000
The court determined that the laptop’s price was about Rs50,000 and Amin was entitled to it.
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Lawyers’ strike: Orient Labs case adjourned till 23rd
The owners of Orient Labs are accused of criminal negligence that caused a fire in February.
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Medical study: Paediatrics workshop from 24th
The participants will perform examination exercises in the presence of trainers.
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LDA jobs: Nov 2 deadline for applications
A written test will be given for the job by the National Testing Service on November 18.
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Healthcare: Paramedics get Rs1,500 risk allowance
Post-Graduate Medical Institute Principal said he was personally monitoring the process of completing service books.
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Social uplift: Home-based workers demand rights
"In the absence of a policy framework, home-based workers were exploited by the middle man," says Dr Naveeda Shoaib.
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Holiday plans: Hospitals will keep running over Eid
Doctors and other medical staff have been instructed to attend to their duties during the Eid break.
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Foiled attempt: BDS defuses 24kg of explosives
Power supply towers and government schools in this area have also been targeted in the past.