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Riots over sacrilegious film: Of a man who lost his sole source of income
After K-P govt refused to help, a group of affluent people bought Ayaz Khan a new rickshaw.
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Fighting guns with comics: ‘An enlightened mind is the only way forward’
Pakistan’s first female cartoonist talks about progressive change through comic books.
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‘Promote rule of law for social discipline’
Participants of the course comprised civil judges hailing from all over Pakistan.
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Season’s first: Kaghan cut-off due to heavy snowfall
Heavy rain and snowfall has also been reported in low-lying areas of Kaghan and Naran valley.
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Electricity shortage: LUMHS upset over power shutdown
Around 45 per cent of the colony was occupied by government employees.
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Murky details: Police register case in MPA attack
The MPA tells the police that she was talking on her phone when she was shot by two armed men.
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Outrage: MUET condemns attack on MPA
University officials prayed for her health and asked the government to get hold of the attackers.
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In shambles: Kingfisher’s flying licence suspended
Licence of the airline had been suspended until it presents a “viable” revival plan.
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Policing the system: EU leaders seal bank watchdog deal
Leaders cited “significant progress” on a $155 billion package of measures to try to kick start climb out of recession
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Mergers and takeovers: Canada blocks $5.2b Petronas bid
The surprise move could signal problems for Chinese oil group CNOOC’s C$15.1 billion offer for oil producer Nexen.
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Raided: Afghan refugee arrested
The FIA claimed to have recovered foreign currency worth Rs1.6 million.
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Balochistan demonstration: Doctors protest against kidnapping
Rally of the PMA members passed through various streets of the provincial capital.
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Entrepreneurship: Pakistani students attend e-seminar
IBA, Harvard University’s South Asia Initiative organised the e-seminar on encouraging entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
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Sindh culture minister: Palijo slams dual-nationality holders
Advises her counterparts that if anyone who still has a dual nationality should volunteer their resignation.
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Fake degree: Case hearing against minister adjourned
The hearing was adjourned on minister’s request
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Taking oath: Justice Miftahuddin appointed acting CJ
CJ Khan will return next month.
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Target killing: Bohra community member shot dead
North Nazimabad division SP says deceased was travelling in his car when two armed men shot and killed him.
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Internal instability: ‘Nation subjected to a new form of war’
Gen. Wynne said that Pakistan Army’s officers and soldiers have given their best in the line of duty.
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Couple gunned down: Wife killed after husband’s murder
Husband was gunned down by unidentified assailants on Thursday.
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Targeted killings: Political activist among three shot dead in the city
Police arrest two suspects over the murder of three ASWJ men.
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Art exhibition: Knowing your intuition with bold designs, abstract colours
Kanwal Zafar’s work opens for display at Gallery Louvre.
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By-elections: President approves election tribunal for two constituencies
Any appeals against either the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers will be filed by November 2.
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Honour killing: Couple who converted to Islam ‘killed by family’
Former Christians Bilal and Kalsoom tied the knot two months ago.
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College in Swat to be named after Malala
Some girl students felt that the change of name might provoke an attack by extremists.
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SAFMA conference: Academics, media bigwigs call for objective journalism
Urge channels to run programmes that encourage citizens to vote and raise political awareness.
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Dual nationality case: Legal hitch may delay Malik’s disqualification
Senate chairman did not receive reference from apex court even after the lapse of one month.
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Balochistan crisis: We will never negotiate with govt, says BRP
Spokesperson for Brahamdagh Bugti’s party rules out talks until its agenda is recognised.
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Karachi Violence Case: SC takes notice of killings of lawyers
The police chief has been directed to appear with his comments before the apex court on October 24.
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Awami prices for Karachi’s hottest seafood joint with a political menu
Crack open the crabs and spear the squid at Biryani of the Seas.
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Navratri festivities: At Swami Narayan Mandir, good will defeat evil tonight
Ram-Leela, a play about the life of Lord Ram, has been organised by the temple’s committee.
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Prosecutor says Wali Babar case can be wrapped up in 45 days
Abdul Maroof says high court’s order can be pulled off by having daily or twice weekly hearings.
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‘Gas outages disturb export commitments’
Textile millers fear Rs1b a day loss in export earnings.
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Strengthening Ties: US consul general visits KESC
Dodman assured KESC of American cooperation, said that he would try to encourage investors to work in power sector.
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Traffic Jams: Oil tankers to be moved to new terminal from Nov 1
Oil tankers will be shifted to the Zulfikarabad Oil Tanker Terminal.
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Aisam, Rojer crash out of Stockholm Open
Duo beaten in semi-final; Top seed Stosur ousts Ivanonic to enter final.
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Comment: The Gangnam pretence
Psy’s “Gangnam style” may appear dumb, stupid and a parody but it is catchy with an underlying message.
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Obama, Romney and Indians
Difference between America & India, the reason India doesn’t have debates deciding elections, is in the Indian voter.
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Pakistan sets world record for singing national anthem simultaneously
Guinness certifies that Pakistan has broken India's record as Shahbaz Sharif also sings the anthem at the event.
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Asghar Khan case: Shahbaz Sharif says PML-N accepts SC ruling
Punjab chief minister alleges that President Zardari also made a deal with IB for his political gains.
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WorldXI vs All Stars: Brian Lara refused $1.5m offer to play in Pakistan
Lara was approached by organizers but did not want to associate himself with the event.
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CJ summons PIA officials over flight delay
Chief justice's flight delayed by more than 3 hours, officials summoned when other passengers approached him.
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'Religious fragmentation based on misinterpretation leads to extremism'
Bridge gap by common understanding, sharing knowledge about law, peace, religion to achieve global peace, says CJ.
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Cricket: Suspended chief Majola fired
Majola was found guilty on nine charges, including accepting bonuses.
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Rallying: Loeb crashes out of Rally of Italy
The French Citroen driver was the overnight leader by one second from his Finnish teammate.
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Varsity politics: SU teachers challenge syndicate
The petitioners have maintained that the VC is manipulating the syndicate.
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Staying healthy: Fight against Naegleria continues
Low levels or chlorine in the city’s tap water is being cited as the reason for the spread of the disease.
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Admissions: SU to conduct entrance test on Oct 21
Buses will pick candidates from different points, including City Gate, Market, Old Campus, Poonam Petrol Pump.
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Creating awareness: LUMHS holds seminar on Thalessemia
They said that around 10 million Pakistanis had Thalassemia.
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Aptitude tests: KU to hold entry tests on Sunday
Candidates should bring their admit and national identity cards on the test day.
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Honouring courage: President institutes youth peace prize
Malala Yousafzai was the first recipient for whom the prime minister had announced a National Peace Award.