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Murder mystery solved
Man had suspected victim of having an affair with his wife.
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For career counsellors, a chance to get some counselling
The two-day symposium will feature panel discussions and individual talks.
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Women farmers seek land ownership
They said that they produce more than 60% food for Pakistan, but collectively own just 2% of the land.
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Adiala Jail: Officials told to enhance security
Punjab Prison chief Farooq Nazir issued the directives during his surprise visit to the jail.
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Illegal occupation: For not paying rent, court puts NLC on notice
CAA approaches LHC to get logistics company to vacate land occupied since last September.
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OGDCL to construct 175 water storage tanks
Project to provide clean drinking water to people in Shakardara, Kohat.
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Alleged rape victim sent home from Darul Aman
Sophia* was allegedly raped by policemen in Mansehra, Kaghan.
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Airblue crash: Reinvestigation report to be submitted to PHC soon
CAA told to submit report before Nov 14.
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‘To make better decisions on where to use aid, use stats’
Data analysis techniques could help refine budget allocations, encourage better usage.
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Controlling newborn deaths: Despite higher funding, Pakistan doing worse
Challenges include societal norms that discourage care seeking.
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Media accountability: Information ministry to brief SC on secret funds
Ministry ready to give details, but off the record.
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Murder: Property dispute claims life
The police registered a case against the suspect but are yet to arrest him.
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Staying close to their forte, three seasoned artists explore abstraction
In his collection, Raza, staying true to his forte, predominantly paints fierce wild horses and full-bodied women.
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Asghar Khan petition: Apex court summons former head of Military Intelligence
Expresses dismay over political parties’ inaction against those named in the 1990 election fraud.
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Strategising polls: PPP-Sherpao set to unveil new party manifesto
Party to reinvent itself as Qaumi Watan Party; new flag also designed.
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Human trafficking: Former constable, three others arrested
The suspects were produced before the court and remanded for two days.
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Bilateral ties: Key Chinese leader to meet Zardari today
Politburo member Li Changchun expected to discuss issues related to upcoming leadership changes in China.
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Flood relief: NUST students donate Rs1m for victims in Balochistan
The funds will be used to help flood victims in Balochistan.
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Policemen’s killers will be hunted down, vows Bashir Bilour
Says anti-militant operations can be mounted anywhere.
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Balochistan’s flood-induced misery on Senate’s radar
Upper house mulls mechanisms to expedite relief efforts for the victims.
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Court tells PEMRA to stop TV shows maligning judiciary
Petition seeks action against ‘malicious’ statements about judges on TV talk shows.
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Weighty Report: Chargesheet filed against Mumbai attacks ‘planner’
Chargesheet filed against Abu Jundal, allegedly a key conspirator behind the 2008 attacks.
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NA finally passes drug regulatory bill
Authority will develop ethical criteria on drug promotion marketing advertising.
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Submits affidavit to SC: Shahbaz denies holding dual nationality
Punjab CM asks court to take action against Raja Riaz for ‘baseless allegations’.
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Politicking?: ‘Resolution for operation a non-starter’
As a nation, we have lost the spine to go ahead with this operation, says defence analyst Ayesha Siddiqa.
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Opposition leader flies off on a tangent
There are decisions that pro-active states have to make on their own.
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Fresh operation?: Top military huddle kicks off
Two-day meeting of commanders opens amid speculations of N Waziristan offensive.
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Comparison: What is the ECO?
At present, the bloc includes 10 countries, 416 million people and generates about $2.7 trillion in income.
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Dual nationality: Legislate for other constitutional posts, says SC
Apex court’s detailed verdict stresses stand on dual nationals.
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Military offensive: PML-N, PPP retreat from pro-operation resolution
Govt decides not to table resolution after opposition declines support.
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Shaping up guidelines: Trade policy to be announced before Eid
Government was in talks with the EU for lifting tariff barrier over 75 commodities: Commerce minister
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Textile industry: Exporters ask govt for bailout
Association chairman expresses concerns over stuck up amounts of exporters on account of refunds of sales tax.
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Crisis control: Education on disaster management
Several international orgs have joined hands with Pakistan to strengthen its capability to deal with disasters
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3G EVO Tab: PTCL makes special Eid offer
Customers can save up to Rs18,000 on purchase of new EVO Tab along with three-month unlimited internet.
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Qasim Ali Khan Mosque: Eidul Azha in K-P on Oct 27
The mosque received no claims of the sighting of Zil Hajj crescent.
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Crippling disease: Polio attacks two children in K-P
One suffered from measles three months ago and whooping cough recently.
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Honouring bravery: Malala to receive Sitara-e-Shujaat
Rehman Malik offers $1m bounty for TTP spokesperson.
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It’s an attack on civilised people: Zardari
Zardari vowed not to let her shooting stop the nation’s drive to educate girls.
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Sofia Mirza arrested in ‘kidnap’ case, released
Police team arrested Sofia from her house in Cavalry Ground Extension and later released her.
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Counsel seeks withdrawal of Sarabjit’s petition
Sarabjit Singh is an Indian citizen death on death row.
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Murder case: Two awarded life imprisonment
The judge also directed the convicts to pay Rs200,000 each to the legal heirs of the deceased.
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Lightning: Factory worker dies in fire
Rescue officials say the fire started by a thunderbolt.
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Accident: SHO suspended for not taking action
Complaint was about a two-year-old who died after being injured by a kite string.
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Highway crime: Two arrested for car snatching
Two of the four travelling in a cab were arrested when it overturned on the national highway.
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Tennis: Georges through to second round
In other matches, Serbia player Jelena Jankovic prevailed over Shuai Peng after the latter retired.
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Football: Bans imposed by Zimbabwe probe
Probe has recommended life bans for 13 national footballers, officials implicated in a 2009 match-fixing scam in Asia.
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Cycling: ‘Armstrong paid motorcyclist to deliver’
Armstrong paid him between $15,000-20,000 to do it: Former teammate Tyler Hamilton
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Hockey: Junior players flex for Johor event
As many as 28 probables who were invited by the Pakistan Hockey Federation will take part in the camp.
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Football: Senegal kicked out of AFCON
The decision was taken at a CAF disciplinary meeting in Cairo after violence flared in Dakar.
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Preparedness assessed: Sea Spark 2012 concludes
Sea Spark was conducted to assess the operational readiness of the navy under multi-threat environment.