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Hajj operations: LHC orders probe into distribution of quotas
CCP to inquire into ‘illegal cartelisation’ of private Hajj tour operations.
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Senate body directs NAB to take legal action in land scam
Federal Government Employees Housing Foundation alleged to have embezzled Rs1.567 billion.
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New US envoy to urge North Waziristan clean-up
Olson cites squeezing of the Haqqani network a primary focus of his activities.
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Raisani calls critics of his government ‘politically bankrupt’
Says an elected government is in place in Balochistan.
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After presidential snub: Russia sends out top diplomat to placate Pakistan
Sergei Lavrov’s arrival tomorrow to coincide with Gen Kayani’s trip to Moscow.
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Supreme Court warns NAB with contempt over inaction
CJ says court’s orders must be implemented in cases involving prime minister.
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Bus Crash: 20 passengers injured
The passengers were shifted by residents to a local hospital.
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Elderly rising: Number of senior citizens to quadruple by 2050
By 2050, senior citizens will constitute 15.8% of the estimated population.
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The taxman cometh: Unpaid back taxes leave RCB racing to court
RCB has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) to challenge a notice issued by the ILR.
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Breast cancer: Pink Ribbon joins hands with HEC to launch awareness drive
Aims to reach students in 500 colleges and varsities in 12 months.
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World Senior Citizens Day: Elderly should be considered assets, not a burden
City’s older crowd chimes in on moves needed to accommodate aging population.
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Infotainment: Educating children through entertainment
International film festival for children begins.
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No action: District govt turns blind eye to factories in residential areas
Noxious fumes, lack of firefighting equipment and safety exits put residents on edge.
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‘Illegal appointments’ issue: Arid varsity syndicate restrained from making any decision
The administration had appointed 129 employees without approval.
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New CDA chairman: City boss Farkhand Iqbal removed
New chief Javed Awan faced with tremendous challenges on first day.
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Crackdown: Eight held, arms and drugs seized
Police teams conducted raids in different parts of the city and arrested 50 outlaws
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Road construction: Two Chinese labourers killed
The boulders fell after labourers blasted a portion of hill along the highway in Hunza valley.
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Road accident: 12 wounded as wagon overturns
The wounded were taken to District Headquarters Hospital where the condition of five is stated to be critical.
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Soyem: Former air chief’s wife laid to rest
Soyem will be held at House 19, Street 89, Sector G-6/3, Embassy Road on Thursday at 4pm.
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Workshop for working women: ‘Capital to be made model city’
Participants of a three-day training workshop resolved to implement anti-harassment laws in their respective domains.
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The Backbencher: Scratching the local government itch
Many PPP members complain of PPP's capitulation to MQM, and on Monday they looked more defeated than the protesters.
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Transitions: Sindhi folk singer passes away at 70
Diplai’s popularity exceeded beyond Sindh to parts of India.
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Risking lives: Twelve injured as school roof collapses
EDO (Education) Noor Zada ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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United in protests: DPC holds peaceful rally against sacrilegious movie
No untoward incident was reported and strict security measures were taken amid fears of violence.
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Ied explosions: Boys school blown up, official targeted
So far, 104 schools have been destroyed in Mohmand, including 60 in the Safi area.
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‘Murder Plot’: Bail of CM’s former PS, SO extended
The court directed the investigation officer to submit a complete investigation report till October 12.
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World Twenty20: Pakistan need new strategy for Australia, says Whatmore
Australia have played very well in warm up games and also in this tournament: Pakistan's Coach
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We hated India’s record, says Sana
Pakistan captain delighted to beat arch-rivals by one-run in final group match.
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Unhealthy: 400kg meat destroyed
The shop owner escaped arrest.
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Intermediate Part-I: 49% of Faisalabad BISE students pass
58,784 students sat for the exams, of which 28,968 passed.
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Burying the hatchet: Mohammedkhels agree to end feud
Five people had been killed in the feud.
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Animals’ Presence: TOR suspended by commissioner
Commissioner spotted some cows grazing in the green belt of the canal during an inspection of roads and suspended Ejaz
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Timely results: 55.84% pass Inter part-1 exams
A total of 124,226 candidates appeared in the examinations out of which 67,887 passed the exams.
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Midwives’ promotions: Health secy summoned
The LHC summoned the health secretary for October 15 on a contempt petition filed by midwives from Faisalabad district
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Urban environment: PHA workers clear green belts
PHA workers have started removing the debris from and planting flowers at green belts on 25 model roads.
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Fatal accident: Orient Lab case adjourned till 3rd
The petitioners’ counsel said Section 302 could not be invoked in this case.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The Pakistani rupee ended weaker at 94.88/94 to the dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 94.75/80.
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Shipping association: New chairman, vice chairman elected
APSA elected Aasim A Siddiqui as chairman for 2012-13 in its annual general meeting.
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Orange: Production to fall 20% due to disease
The horticulture officer said that the institute was taking steps to check the disease.
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‘Seat adjustment’: ECP looks to double Balochistan’s NA seats
Measure discussed with political parties in meeting last week.
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Minority rights: Panel proposes Hindu marriage bill
Commission hopes bill against forced conversions will be tabled soon.
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Witnesses turn hostile in Rimsha Masih case
Three men withdraw statements against cleric and insist there was no tampering with evidence.
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New LG Law: Zardari, Altaf greet each other
MQM chief and president meet privately for two hours to discuss issues of mutual interest.
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Taliban have taken decision regarding PTI Waziristan rally: Report
The decision will be announced a day before the rally, says TTP spokesperson.
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SC grills NAB for no progress on RPPs, OGRA chairman cases
Apex court states NAB is reluctant to take action against influential persons involved in the said cases.
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PFDC: Pakistani designers get Delhi spending
18 local designers are now stocking at the spacious PFDC store in Delhi.
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Zardari meets Altaf Hussain, discusses Local Bodies System
Altaf Hussain congratulates Zardari over approval of Local Government System by Sindh Assembly.
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West Indies oust NZ in dramatic Super Over
Both teams were locked at 139 after 40 overs, sending the match to the tense Super Over decider.
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Karachi fire: Owners of Baldia Town factory granted interim bail
General manager of factory remanded in judicial custody till October 3, 2012.
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Six Pakistan universities among top 300 Asian varsities: HEC
HEC Executive Director says two Pakistani universities among top 300 Science and Technology institutions of the world.