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Ajmal Kasab moves mercy plea before Indian president: Report
Indian jail official says Kasab was told about procedures, rights he has as convict, including moving mercy petition.
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SC reserves verdict in dual nationality case
Justice Khwaja and Justice Khilji said the the Attorney General 'bowled googlies'.
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Veena says she dressed as required for the character in 'Supermodel'
Veena shot a saucy photoshoot for the movie on Sunday.
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Bangladesh blocks YouTube over anti-Islam video
Yesterday we told officials to block YouTube. The site has been blocked since Monday night: Telecom regulator.
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PIA chairman resigns citing poor health
The former PAF chief, Suleman, was appointed as PIA chairman, CEO in May 2012.
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Unwind: How to make the most of this week
Ms T tells you how to make the most of your week.
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Hottie of the week: Abbas Jafri
Not everyone can pull off the uninhibited, aggressive sexuality reminscent of a wild caveman.
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Defining obscenity: SC summons information secretary
Court noted that there had been no permanent chairman of Pemra for the past two years.
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Late night murder: Ex-nazim shot dead
Jamat-e-Islami leader had come out of his home in a car when unidentified men riding a bike sprayed bullets on him.
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Discussions: PM, deputy discuss flood
Discussions at the World Economic Forum were very fruitful and productive: Ashraf
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Balochistan violence: Two corpses recovered
Separate cases have been registered for both incidents and investigations have begun.
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Midas issue: Punjab govt advises legal route
Punjab government is ready to talk to the APNS over the issue.
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Political targeting: Son of PML-Q leader attacked
An FIR, No. 788, has been registered against unknown assailants at the Shahrah-e-Faisal Police Station.
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Pakistan requests Interpol to criminalise ‘sacrilegious material’
The move is aimed at lowering religious tensions across the globe.
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Golf: Shin Jiyai clinches British Open
With rounds of 71 and 73, the 2008 champion finished on nine-under-par.
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Boxing: Axed coach Roach mocks Khan
Claims that Manny Pacquiao would not have lost a single round against Danny Garcia.
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Football: Drogba row not over, says Shenhua
Drogba started Saturday’s game against Liaoning Whowin, and scored their last goal in a 3-0 win.
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Cycling: Tiernan-Locke wins Tour of Britain
British duo Peter Williams and Kristian House won the sprint and king of the mountains jerseys respectively.
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Tennis: Robson off to solid start in China
Robson continues her impressive run in what is being considered by most as her breakthrough year on the WTA Tour.
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Football: Law-and-order situation disrupts PPFL
Only one out of three scheduled matches saw players in action.
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Denigrating the faith: Another protester dies as anti-film rage boils over
Many left injured in countrywide demonstrations to condemn incendiary film.
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SEASPARK -12: Navy starts exercises for operational readiness
Force commanders presented their plans during the brief.
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Secret fund case: Midas Limited in hot water over undeclared wealth
Supreme Court to begin regular hearings from Sept 27.
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Malik Riaz contempt case: Apex court considers AG’s role as prosecutor
To give ruling on September 20; Irfan Qadir names CJP, son as witnesses.
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NAB, FBR given time to probe missing ISAF containers
CJ rejects reports by NAB, FBR, says national treasury had suffered a huge loss through the scam.
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Blasphemy case: Submit charge-sheet in Rimsha case, police told
IO seeks more time, saying a joint investigation team was formed to investigate the case.
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Australia insists sheep are fit for consumption
Australian High Commissioner says sheep inspected by Australian government; assessed to meet international standards.
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Row with Japan: China underscores stance on disputed isles
Huang Xilian says that Beijing wants Washington to play a more positive role in resolving the matter.
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IMF, Pakistan to thrash out thorny issues in Dubai
IMF authorities will review Pakistan’s ability to pay back the remaining debt.
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Pakistan test-fires Hatf-VII Babur with ‘stealth features’
Babur cruise missile is low-flying, terrain-hugging missile, which can strike targets at land and sea.
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NRO implementation: SC tells Ashraf to submit Swiss letter draft by Sept 25
SC grants Ashraf immunity from court appearances.
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The Raja who gave away his kingdom
When Bhutto was deposed in 1977, Raja Tridiv Roy was carted off in 1981 on an ambassadorship to far away Argentina.
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Swiss letter: PM to seek yet more time in court today
Allies sans PML-F meet at Presidency, decide to accompany prime minister to court again.
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Anti-Islam film: Desperate govt moves to quell simmering protests
YouTube blocked on PM’s directives; Malik threatens to cancel Google officials’ visas.
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Helping Hand: Japan pledges $0.3m for schools
All the projects are expected to contribute towards greater equality between boys and girls in education.
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Gender sensitisation: ILO project aims to train women in media
Senior journalists will train colleagues to promote a safer environment, greater equality.
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Convocation: Proud day for over 2,500 graduates
CIIT holds 46th convocation of seven campuses through video link.
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Environmental economics: ‘Disconnect between policy, research should be removed’
Participants of workshop urged to focus on issues with a policy lens.
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‘Space technology can boost socio-economic development’
Speakers discuss ways to capitalise on potential to forewarn calamities, cope with disasters.
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Remembrance: Another progressive voice goes silent
Some of Masroor’s famous work was based on partition-related events.
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University affairs: Saudi scholar nominated for Islamic varsity president slot
The educator is head of the Imam Muhammad University in Riyadh.
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Threatened: Gang rape victim fears for her life
Claims she has been receiving death threats, was forced to move out of home.
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Contempt proceedings: Former Islamabad task force boss quizzed
Hearing cut short due to defence lawyer’s engagements in SC.
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Soaked city: Rain, rain floods the drains
School boy drowns, roads, streets flooded, traffic mess at various points; G-B transporters suspend service.
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Regularisation: PSQCA employees approach IHC
Petitioner alleged that in 2012 38 illegal appointments were made.
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Promotions: SESSI appoints new commissioner
Danish Saeed has taken charge as commissioner of the Sindh Employees Social Security Institution.
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Attracting businesses: Iranian official’s visit to boost trade
Visit of the President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce will bring the two countries closer through bilateral trade.
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Economical: Zong launches calling package
Zong offered on-net calls for 12 hours (between 6 am to 6 pm) at a nominal daily subscription of Rs6 plus tax.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The Pakistani rupee ended slightly stronger at 94.52/94.57 to the dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 94.56/61.
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Yda Protest: Government reply sought by Sept 21
By protesting, the Young Doctors Association was trying to influence the court, says petitioner.