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World Teachers' Day: For the love of education
For some, love for teaching stems from their fondness of interacting with students and like-minded teachers, not money
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Pakistani Taliban deny offering protection to PTI peace march
'Mujahideen' not worthless that they would be deployed for protecting 'westernised, secular personality', says...
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Dual nationality: ‘Country does not need half-Pakistanis as representatives’
CEC Fakhruddin G Ebrahim says ECP has summoned meeting on Oct 19 to decide what to do on issue of dual nationality.
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Umar Akmal fined 50% match fee for ‘offensive’ umpire snub
During semi-final against Sri Lanka, Akmal ignored umpires' request and went ahead to change his batting gloves.
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PTI peace march: TTP faction warns participants of consequences
Mujahideen Jaishul Khilafa issues pamphlet warning participants of loss of 'life or money'.
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I am not a dual national, only Pakistani: Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister says those who leveled allegations against him should resign if proven wrong.
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Defeated Hafeez proud of Pakistan team
Hafeez also backs Shahid Afridi, says there is no doubt about his abilities.
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Polio awareness: Resource centre inaugurated by Rotary club
The centre will focus on areas which have a high polio risk and where access is limited.
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Writing Swiss letter: SC grants four-day reprieve to PM Ashraf
Court accepts first two paragraphs of draft, directs law minister to revise last paragraph.
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Famous guitar teacher shot dead
His career started at Radio Pakistan and he went on to work at PTV and NAPA.
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Legend remembered: Death anniversary of Masood Rana
Rana is still the only male singer in Pakistani films who sang more than 300 songs in both Urdu and Punjabi.
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Special needs: PWDs to get free medical treatment
A special desk would be established at all the government hospitals for this purpose.
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E-Commerce solutions: NADRA to facilitate overseas Pakistanis
The authority initiated a new concept under the name of National Cash Remittance Programme.
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LG ordinance: Critics should read it first, says Memon
Sindh information minister says the new local government system is in favour of Sindh.
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Déjà vu: Fire breaks out at Ali Enterprises again
SITE police station officer says that it started because of the heat and the clothes in the room caught fire.
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Crowd control: Police use batons on flood survivors
Residents then organised a demonstration against the police at the Mirpur Mathelo bypass.
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Formula One: Hamilton reveals team switch torment
Hamilton says his mind swung back and forth ‘like a pendulum’ until he eventually settled on leaving McLaren.
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Football: PMC snatch late equaliser
The striker crafted his own move and defeated three defenders to find the net.
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Football: Del Piero primed for A-League debut
Del Piero is in line to make his A-League debut in New Zealand when Sydney FC travel to play Wellington Phoenix.
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Football: Lights out in Argentina-Brazil friendly
The prestige international was called off due to the failure.
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Football: Islamabad cruise to easy win
Islamabad pulled off comprehensive 3-1 win over Army in quarter-finals of 8th National Women Football Championship.
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Tennis: Nadal targets World Tour Finals
Nadal’s uncle Toni confirmed that the Spaniard plans to play at the World Tour Finals and the Davis Cup final.
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Afghan reconciliation: Afghan peace chief’s visit may herald breakthrough
Salahuddin Rabbani will discuss several proposals including release of Afghan Taliban in Pakistani custody.
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South Waziristan rally: Imran vows to go ahead with anti-drone march
PTI chief says president will be responsible for any untoward incident during rally.
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Russia condemns drone strikes in tribal areas
FM Khar says the two sides agreed to explore opportunities for an early rescheduling of Putin’s visit.
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Flood victims: NGOs express concern over ailing conditions
Inundation of vast swathes of agricultural land will deprive thousands of families of their source of livelihood.
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PTI peace march: No permission, says political agent
Political agent says PTI's peace march will not be allowed in Kotkai area due to security threats.
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OGRA corruption case: Court grants pre-arrest bail to AK Dhedhi
Counsel contends Aqeel Dhedhi was not a beneficiary of SSGCL scam.
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Ephedrine case: Shahabuddin challenges freezing of bank accounts
Court admits plea; directs ANF to submit their response by Oct 10.
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Bane of society: ‘Around 10m school-going kids worked as labourers in 2011’
SPARC report reveals inaction on part of govt perpetuated an abysmal state of children in Pakistan.
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Hajj quota case: Contempt proceedings dropped against Khurshid Shah
Hajj director informs LHC quota awarded to private tour operators.
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Decision pending: Women participation presents conundrum for PTI
Some quarters cite cultural limitations, others say participation necessary.
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March will expose US terrorism: PTI
PTI chief says tribal people, militants and the army have no problem with his party’s march.
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Commercialisation: Hotel, boutique sealed
A hotel and a boutique at MM Alam Road were sealed on Thursday by the LDA for operating from residential land
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Doongi ground: Chief minister, others served notice
The government had not challenged the LHC order.
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Eid ahead: Five points selected for sale of animals
Two more sites at China Scheme and Quaid-i-Azam Interchange would be selected later.
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Fake encounters: LHC asks home secy, IG to respond
Salma Bibi had submitted that Chuhng police had killed five of her sons in fake encounters.
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Fanning sectarianism: 2 teachers transferred
The number of teachers fanning sectarianism is about 5,000 across the province.
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Blind murder: Friend, employee arrested for murder
Police are trying to find the body.
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Landikotal: Peace militia kills two militants
A TI commander said he killed the militants to avenge the murder of rebel commander Ghuncha Gul, of Mangal Bagh group.
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Targeted: Constable killed, TTP claims attack
Two armed motorcyclists opened fire at a police constable, Furqan Khan, killing him on the spot.
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Violating orders: Action taken against private schools
PHC had ordered that all educational institutions should give fee concessions to siblings studying in same schools.
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Dismissed: Court throws out former CDA chief’s petition
Rules there is no evidence of mala fide intention behind transfer.
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Crime: Beauty salon burgled; bike lifted
The police have registered separate cases.
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Abducted: Woman goes missing
Brother suspected that his sister might have been abducted, but did not name any suspect.
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The End: Japanese film festival concludes
The concluding film was “The Passage to Japan”, directed by Shinichiro Sawai.
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Multimedia presentation: Enchanting visuals from the province down under
An art historian shares her favourite images from Balochistan.
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Space technology: Creating awareness through fun activities
Three-day event to mark World Space Week begins.
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Book launch Whispering about Pakistan’s feudal culture
Salma Iftikhar’s latest work has something for everyone.
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Probing Bhoja Air crash: Air traffic controllers asked to record statements
Islamabad Police still waiting for answers to questions asked of the defence ministry.