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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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Top 10 commented stories: April 2013
Don't miss the top commented stories of the month on The Express Tribune website.
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Top stories April 28-May 5, 2013: Hamza gunned down
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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Attacked Pakistani prisoner in Indian jail critical: Hospital
Sanaullah Haq's multiple brain capillaries have been damaged due to injuries, doctors reveal.
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Ahmadis disassociate from Pakistan elections
Ahmadiyya spokesperson says separate voter list based on religion is worst form of discrimination.
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Pakistan should reconsider support for US war on terror: Nawaz
I think guns and bullets are always not the answer to terrorism, says PML-N chief.
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Police seize 90,000 fake ballot papers in Lower Dir
DIG Malakand says the papers were being transported to constituency NA-34.
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By the numbers: Facebook in Pakistan
Did you know 1,930,500 Pakistanis have set their relationship status as single on Facebook?
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Start killing off the channels
For the Pakistani television business to live, most of the news channels must die.
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Political bedfellows: ASWJ throws weight behind Anjum Aqeel
Hard-line religious group’s leader contesting against PML-N candidate in Jhang.
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Not present: Judge dismisses APML leader’s interim bail
Neither Dr Amjad nor his lawyer appeared before the court.
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Losing motivation: For tabla players, there is no incentive to carry on
Say the skill is becoming obsolete in today’s fast-paced world.
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Youth vote: Parties’ performance and leadership key determinants
Poll says 18 to 35 age group accounts for around 48 per cent of total registered voters.
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‘Working class constituency’ likely to back the Tiger
Area needs a graveyard, clean water and gas.
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Wheat procurement: Sale in Rawalpindi, Attock starts from today
Wheat will be purchased at procurement centres at Rs1,200 per 40 kg
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Maximising energy efficiency: Engineering students to be taught energy audit across the country
A first round of the course has been completed in six varsities in twin cities.
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Elections 2013: Gender monitors arrive today
Sabra Bano, director of Gender Concerns International, will be heading the team of observers.
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Elec-tion-ary: Dismissal of PPP govt and caretakers
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto’s PPP government and dissolved the National Assembly.
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Illegal allotments: CDA to suspend three officials found guilty
FIA has also broadened the scope of investigations into the case.
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Leading ladies: The experienced debutante
Dr Yasmin Raashid relishes prospect of defeating Nawaz Sharif at NA-120.
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Election code violations: Maryam collects notice from DRO
Says all must obey the law and that is why she appeared before the court.
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Elections 2013: ECP ask IG Punjab to transfer CIA, Rawal Town, SPs
The decision was taken after complaints from various political parties.
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Justice demanded: Zulfiqar Ali’s funeral held amid calls for suspects’ arrest
Deceased prosecutor’s son Chaudhry Nisar says his father had no personal animosity.
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ATC extends Musharraf’s judicial remand
The IHC later allowed Musharraf’s trial to be held at the sub-jail.
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Religious parties directly involved in terrorism: Imran Khan
Takes pot shots at JUI-F leader, Nawaz Sharif and Asfandyar Wali.
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Elections will not be impartial: Mian Iftikhar
The ANP leader came down hard on the caretaker government.
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Public health: If the past is any guide, boosting healthcare is a tall order
Not a single political party has provided a roadmap on how they intend to achieve proposed targets.
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Campaign rules: Advertisements to be removed for non-payment
Indiscriminate action against the campaigns of those who have not paid the fee.
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Naila Dayal, a ‘quarter citizen’, perseveres despite odds
Christian Progressive Movement’s leader believes women can transform Pakistan.
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Prisoners’ rights: Sarabjit’s lawyer vows to fight for Indian captives
Lawyer says human rights transcend nationality and caste.
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Constituency profile: The Old Guard will fight it out
Dera Ghazi Khan is shaping up to be a battleground between PPP and PML-N.
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Women voters: An elusive electorate
First time women voters asked who they will vote for and why.
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We are being forced to make prisoners vote PML-N: Jail officials
Election Commission Director says they have received the complaint, it has been sent to Punjab Election Commissioner.
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Political ‘fatwa’: Voting for PTI is haram, says Maulana Fazl
Calls Imran an agent of the Jewish lobby.
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PIA hired security, vigilance officers against rules: TIP
TIP says ban imposed by SC on hiring in PIA was also flouted.
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General elections: Empowered public to vote for change
Citizens talk about their problems and why they would vote.
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Tit-For-Tat Assault: Pakistani inmate unlikely to survive: officials
Sanaullah Haq's condition slipped on Saturday, causing media outlets to misreport his death.
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Election violence in Karachi: MQM targeted again
3 killed, 30 injured in attack near MQM office; TTP claims responsibility.
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Campaign trail: In the Land of the Raja
Former prime minister says PPP is open to coalition with PML-N.
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Presiding officers get magisterial powers
Authorised to try and imprison those who disrupt polling process.
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Talking terrorism and alliances with Dr Sattar
Says MQM ready to make alliances with any political party, but on certain conditions.
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Participation matters: In voter turnout, there is hope
Umeed.pk team carried out polls, shot videos and organised campaigns to help build awareness.
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Rogue traders and sponsors run afoul of SECP
It is commendable that the regulator has taken action against fraudulent companies.
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Asian Squash Championship: Aamir through to final, Farhan ousted
Pakistan head coach Gul says ‘biased refereeing’ led to player’s exit.
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Protecting minorities
It would be imperative for the incoming government that the situation of minorities be treated as a topmost priority.
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Easing inflation
With inflation clocking in at 5.8 per cent, there is every likelihood that the SBP will further reduce interest rates.
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‘Pakistan has been misrepresented to the world as an unsafe place’
The Reluctant Fundamentalist actor Leiv Schreiber talks about his experience.
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Karachista: The newbies’ guide to voting
Pakistan’s upcoming election is the hot topic of discussion everywhere
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Come what may, elections to go ahead: Cabinet
Deployment of troops to be complete by May 6.

















































