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Twelve jails on militant hit list: Intelligence report
TTP, al Qaeda affiliated militants planning attacks to free accomplices.
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NA session: Outrage over dual nationality declaration continues
PPP lawmaker terms ECP’s move an insult to parliament.
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Casual tribute to constitutional expert from Mianwali
Dr Sher Afgan Niazi had indeed been missing from our political scene for more than 20 months.
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Mustering support: Experts term SC refusal to be audited ‘unconstitutional’
Eminent lawyers say apex court’s answerable to the Public Accounts Committee.
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Obituary: Sher Afgan Niazi passes away
Former minister for parliamentary affairs suffered from liver complications.
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Rimsha Masih case: Prayer leader granted bail in blasphemy case
Lawyer says police have no evidence of Chishti’s involvement.
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Militants strike: TTP kills Barawal peace militia chief
According to initial reports, the accused fled across the border after killing the chief.
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Search operation: Security forces recover explosives
Security forces recovered 16 remote-controlled bombs, 78 kilogrammes of explosives, 42 meter safety fuses.
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Attack on Malala could be 'turning point' for Pakistan: Khar
Foreign minister says many people have been arrested after the attack & that a new TTP group had carried out the hit.
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Daylight crime: Lumberdar killed, mutilated
Police said they also cut his ears and throat with a knife.
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Call for justice: Residents rally against police
Bahawalpur DPO assured protesters of fair investigations.
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Agri uplift: GINI completes survey on farmers
"The GINI would now hold training workshops and meetings for the farmers," says GINI District Field Manager.
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‘PML-N to demand presidential form of government’
“We will try to bring a constitutional amendment consulting other political parties," says Jaffar Iqbal Gujjar.
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Suspicious behaviour: FIR registered against two men for stealing goat
Ramazan, Mustafa and the goat were taken into custody.
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Free will marriage: Couple shot dead by girl’s kin
Lubna died on the spot and Arif died on his way to hospital.
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Healthy cause: DCO seeks ulema’s help in polio drive
"More than 6,000 workers would participate in the campaign," says DCO Noorul Amin Mengal.
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New study: Assessment of textile value chain on cards
The study will help determine issues and challenges faced by the local textile industry.
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In the gangs of Lyari, guns turn on brothers in arms
The recent nine killings in the Baba Ladla group were motivated by extortion.
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Women entrepreneurs: Commerce secretary assures support
The commerce secretary assured full support and directed TDAP to include women entrepreneurs in its trade delegations.
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EOBI: Rs1.65b collected in July-September
EOBI has a total of 86,725 registered employers, 5,184,983 employees and has approved 448,097 pension claims.
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FOREX: Reserves drop to $14.41b
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $9.92 billion from $10.36 billion a week earlier.
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Not guilty: Man accused of firing at police acquitted
The judge acquitted Nawaz under section 265-K of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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Illegal trade: Wildlife dept seizes 16 houbara bustards
A case has been registered against Mustafa.
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Bills Paid: Electricity restored to CDA headquarters
The CDA had been powering the two buildings at its headquarters with three diesel generators since early September.
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Exhibition A kaleidoscope of familiar hues
Themes of marriage and self-expression dominate the latest display at Nomad.
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Film screening: PNCA’s new initiative to revive cinema in Pakistan
“Serious efforts are needed to support the film industry," says Syed Noor.
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Memorial lecture: Why Pakistan has not been able to replicate the success of the Comilla model
"There are nine RSPs which cover roughly two-thirds of the country," says Tasneem Siddiqui.
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Documentary screening: There is a way out of forced marriages says activist
Minallah’s latest film focuses on people who got out.
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‘Pawnay 14 August’: Founding fathers have an encounter with what’s left of their legacy
Anwar Maqsood’s first-ever stage play comes to town.
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Netted finally: Man arrested for posing as army officer
Swindled thousands of rupees from people.
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Recognition: PM Ashraf advises students to see Malala as role model
Distributes prizes, certificates among 21 position holders.
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International Day of the Girl Child: ‘I am not 18 yet, do not steal my childhood’
Doll protest held to decry early marriages, BIAAG campaign launched.
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Judges’ appointments: IHC reserves judgment
Malik argued that the judges’ appointment was a violation of the IHC Judicial Services Rules.
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Bbia: Unattended bag causes scare
The security had called in the bomb disposal squad to look at the bag.
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Animal market: CDA reviews arrangements
The CDA-managed market in I-11/4 will be open for business from October 15.
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Aus-Pak student exchange: 25 professionals go on scholarships
The recipients of the scholarships programme are aged between 27 and 50.
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Inauguration: Journalists to have their own colony
The commissioner also inaugurated a Rs10 million extension project of the Press Club.
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Life attempt: News agency editor escapes attack
A group of journalists held a protest in front of the parliament house and demanded the arrest of assailants.
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Where it all started: ‘A diary that highlighted Swat’s human tragedy’
Starting from January 3, 2009, Malala’s diary was published for 10 weeks by BBC Urdu and English.
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Analysis: Why Ashraf was saved, and Gilani left for dead
One theory has it that Supreme Court was not very keen on knocking off another premier after showing Gilani the door.
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Reconciliation: Zardari moves to allay Gilani’s concerns
Reportedly, Prime Minister Ashraf removed all of Gilani’s grievances against the government.
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Cabinet panel calls for urgent steps in Balochistan
Report suggests missing persons cases be registered immediately.
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Struggling Afridi advised to take a break
Former captain Moin Khan says rest will help all-rounder.
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Running away from Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan, value your people and give them reasons to stay!
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Dunya — a film featuring khwaja siras
For a change, Shafqat Cheema will be playing a positive character in this film.
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Drone strike: Pakistan lodges protest with US embassy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says drone strikes equal to violation of international law and Pakistan’s sovereignty.
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JCSC meeting: Armed Forces reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism
Pakistan’s national security and emerging regional Geo-Strategic environment were discussed.
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Lawmaker submits recommendations on legislation for forced conversions
Illiteracy, poverty explain forced conversions and marriages, says Saleem Khokhar.
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Over 50 ulema issue fatwa against Malala attack
Fatwa says US drone attacks could not be used as an excuse for carrying attacks on Muslim brethren.
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Malala’s attackers identified: Rehman Malik
Interior minister appeals to ulema to pass fatwa against attack, says president has ordered she be moved to Germany.