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Sword of Damocles: Actual scrutiny will begin after elections says NAB
NAB has vetted more than 24,000 candidates for criminal history and loan default and submitted the details to the ECP.
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Neglected heritage: In Kuri, a historical mosque lost in renovation
Only the building’s dome and three arches are in their original condition.
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A Grand offering from Samsung
The phablet’s superior performance is overshadowed by its low-res display.
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For businesses and citizens of Karachi, crime conquers all
Capital flight from city is a direct result of rising instability.
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The illusion of choice
As long as people remain divided, the elite walk away and continue to remain in the backdrop of politics.
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An Iron Lady for Pakistan: What would Thatcher do as prime minister?
The country needs nothing short of a complete economic restructuring.
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Trolley-ology: Games supermarkets play
Trolley psychology reveals the tactics supermarkets use to make customers spend more.
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No seeking votes on the basis of religion: ECP
No one is allowed to criticise or elevate any political party in front of voters at polling stations, says ECP.
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PML-Q leaders visit MQM headquarters
Sattar says his party has informed the PML-Q delegation of a conspiracy against the MQM.
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Setting Goals: Alavi asks NGOs’ help to eradicate polio
Parents need to be educated on the immunisation scheme so that under-age children can be vaccinated: Justice Alavi.
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Paying Tribute: Civic Centre hall named after ZA Nizami
The decision was formally announced by Karachi Metropolitan Corporation administrator Syed Hashim Raza Zaidi.
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Education; SMIU extends deadline for admissions
The entrance test will be conducted on April 20.
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Reckless Driving: Man killed in accident
Police have registered a case against the truck driver.
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Curtailed Gas Supply: 8-hour power cuts in industrial zones
KESC said that it had been exempting the industrial zones from power cuts so as not to affect national output.
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Strict Measures: Snipers deployment to curb killings
Intelligence units of police to collaborate to arrest the criminals responsible for the killings.
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Better Liaison: SHC establishes election cell
The cell comprises district and sessions judges, Inamur Rehman and Rashida Asad.
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Press Conference Tappi denies land grabbing allegations
Memon said that the PPP is a federal party and represented the people of all four provinces
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PML-N leading code of conduct ‘violations’
DRO seeks report in three days after enforcing ECP guidelines.
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Poll Duty: SHOs of 31 police stations transferred
The city police officer has also appointed some sub-inspectors as SHOs.
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Public Services: Changa Pani project initiated
The project also aims to provide better sanitation services to citizens.
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Power hungry: Pennyfuellish
The less you burn the more you earn, that’s what the supporters of energy-efficient housing say.
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Political Rallies: Venues yet to be reserved
The police have proposed 150 venues for political parties to hold rallies in.
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Bail Before Arrest: Arguments in Deeba’s case on 15th
Deeba said she had been falsely accused as part of a conspiracy by her ex-husband Amjad Butt Pasroori.
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ANP leader Mukarram Shah killed in Swat
Shah’s car was blown up while he was on his way to an election campaign, TTP claims responsibility.
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Currency Wars: US warns China, Japan and S Korea
Taking a surprise aim at Tokyo, the Treasury raised questions about Japan’s effort to reflate its economy.
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Trade Agreements: US gives Japan nod for mega trade pact
All 11 nations engaged in the negotiations need to approve before Japan participates.
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Economic Recovery: Eurozone approves Cyprus bailout
The EU welcomed the successes of their bailouts to Ireland and Portugal, recently extending their payback period.
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Slain Singer: Ghazala Javed’s murder case adjourned
Ghazala Javed and her father Javed Iqbal were shot dead outside a beauty parlour in Peshawar on June 18, 2012.
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Jui-F: Bomb defused near candidate’s house
A pedestrian informed the police he had spotted a bomb planted near Haqqani’s newly constructed house.
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Tribunal Verdict: Transgender candidate back in race
Rana had challenged rejection of her nomination papers by the concerned returning officer.
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Love For Imran: Barber offers free haircut
All those who tell Bilu they will vote for Khan get free service from him.
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Minority Vote: Hindu community discusses elections
The meeting was told that there were 15,000 Hindu voters in NA-193 and 22,000 in NA-196.
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So Far: 207 absconders netted in 2013
The police also raided various gambling dens and arrested 41 gamblers and stake money.
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In Cold Blood: Hotelier shoots 17-year-old
Hasan went to Safdar Hotel in Mareer Hasan to buy chapatis.
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Police Targeted: Sub-inspector gunned down
Police said Shah was present in the tehsil when unknown men on a motorcycle opened fire at him.
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Elections 2013: PTI members urge merit-based ticket allocation
Form ‘Save-the-PTI’ movement to prevent it from becoming ‘mediocre’.
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Never say never: IDPs in Jalozai camp get another chance at school
An NGO has set up schools inside the camp and has designed a special course for grownups.
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Setting priorities: APC convened to discuss education reforms
Mainstream parties sign declaration on implementing reforms.
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Levelling allegations: PML-N demands transfer of high ranking officials in Mardan
Claims their continued presence is a threat to transparent polls.
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Justice demanded: Protest against killing of FESCO employee
Protestors demand police to register a case against a suspect.
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Emergency situation: LRH copes with Mattani blast victims
Doctors say they have adequate stock of medicines to provide free treatment.
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Polio Campaign: DCO wants cooperation from govt departments
As many as 545,198 children under five years of age would be administered polio vaccine in the district.
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Close call: Mishap turns Badabher police station to rubble
Explosives stored in the facility caught fire after a short circuit.
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Former minister allowed to contest polls
The tribunal will continue to hear appeals against decisions of ROs till April 17.
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21 years later: Questions over development of Sector I-15 remain unanswered
CDA had planned to construct 5,560 plots and 8,000 economy flats in three size categories.
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National immunisation drive: Over 33 million children targeted in new campaign
Security remains an issue; campaigns missed over one million children in the last year.
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Budgetary allocations: Nuclear energy projects to get priority in 2013-14 fiscal
Bulk of PAEC budget is for construction of Chashma 3 and 4 nuclear plants.
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HRCP report: Not a great ’12 for environment and green benches
Performance remains low as courts could hear only 15 per cent of cases filed during 2012, says the report.
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Developing social awareness: Creative arts and sports event held for street children
The event aimed to nurture the skills that will enable them to make productive contributions to society.
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Internet censorship: Interim set-up says YouTube ban will stay
Until anti-Islam video is removed, there is no question of allowing public access to the website.
















































