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Punch-up: Journalists beaten
A Samaa TV reporter, Iftikhar Arain, and his cameraman were beaten by staff at Civil Hospital, Shikarpur.
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Bridging the gap: Finish 1,500km of roads by 2013, says CM
A total of Rs2.5 billion was released by the finance department for the project.
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Swiss letter: Coalition partners to accompany PM Ashraf to SC
PM Raja Pervez Ashraf to appear before SC on September 18.
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Cricket: ‘Confident’ Nain targets more runs
Pakistan Women vice-captain says tough group not an issue.
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Dr Khan’s new version of nuclear proliferation
AQ Khan spared no thought to the ethical and moral dimensions of what he was doing.
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Congratulations! Ali Hamza welcomes a baby boy
Ali Hamza, Nafisa tied the knot in Lahore nearly a year and a half ago.
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Infected sheep: PM seeks inquiry report
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has directed the Sindh Government to submit a report in 7 days on the sheep.
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Protests against anti-Islam film continue in Karachi, Lahore
Protesters in both the cities wanted to protest outside the US consulates.
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Anti-Islam film: Pakistan joins Afghanistan, Bangladesh in banning YouTube
Blasphemous content cannot be tolerated under any circumstances says Prime Minister Ashraf.
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One dead in anti-Islam film protest in Upper Dir: Officials
Up to 3,000 university students, teachers, employees in Peshawar marched after boycotting classes.
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Pakistan test fires nuclear-capable Hatf-VII Babur
Babur cruise missile is low-flying, terrain-hugging missile, which can strike targets at land and sea.
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SC reserves verdict on whether AG can prosecute Malik Riaz contempt case
SC decided to reserve verdict after seeing the list of witnesses provided by Malik Riaz.
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PTA blocks 753 anti-Islam film YouTube links
Move comes on SC's orders; DG PTA says almost 100 new clips of film are proliferated on YouTube every day.
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Strong bonds: ‘UK, Pakistan share friendly ties’
Pakistan’s Counsul General in Birmingham says Britain is one of the biggest aid providers to Pakistan.
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Sinai confrontation: Egyptian soldier dies in clashes
The soldier died of his wounds after troops and security forces exchanged fire with militants.
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Under federal control: PTDC’s devolution put off, says Khetran
A formal announcement in this regard will be made soon.
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Pakistan, UAE connection: NTC plans submarine cable
Estimated cost of laying cable will be worked out by a consultant in the proposed techno-commercial study, feasibility
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Relief and rescue: Army evacuates 4,305 flood victims
Army aviation has detailed six helicopters for rescue and relief activities.
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Unionist attacked: FIR registered against police officer
Officers were accused of attacking house of Karachi Dock Labour Board and Port Qasim Workers Union president.
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Lights out: Soomros protest against power cuts
Dozens of men gathered on the main road in Rehmoonwali and chanted slogans against power company, its employees.
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KU announcement: Test and interviews postponed
The new date will be announced later, according to a statement released.
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In memory: MQM remembers Imran Farooq
Quran Khwani organised in the party’s stronghold of Azizabad was attended by the MQM leadership.
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MotoGP: Lorenzo extends championship lead
The 25-year-old came home clear on his Yamaha ahead of Italy’s nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi on a Ducati.
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Cricket: Hampshire complete one-day double
Hampshire kept their cool to beat Warwickshire on fewer wickets lost with the scores tied.
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Scrabble: Waseem wins ranking event
Waseem Khatri marked his scrabble comeback by winning the 11th National Ranking Tournament in style.
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Swimming: Australia to probe prank claims
The sport is undergoing an independent review after Australia won their lowest tally in the pool since Barcelona 1992.
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Golf: Shin holds onto slim lead
Shin stood on 10-under-par 206, with Webb, a three-time former winner, on seven-under-par.
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Power assistance: USAID may consider funding more small dams
USAID will consider provision of funds for two of Khwar hydropower projects, as well as small and medium-sized dams.
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Caretaker PM: PTI shared two names with PML-N
Sources say PTI leader Nawab Ashiq has forwarded names of Dr Shoaib Suddle, Abdul Razzaq Dawood to PML-N.
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Border security bolstered to check smuggling
Pickets, fences and foot patrolling increased on the Pak-Iran and Pak-Afghan borders.
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Diseased animals: Livestock officials order culling of Australian sheep
Lab test confirms that animals carry virus that can cause skin diseases upon contact with other living beings.
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Karachi factory inferno: Rehman Malik points to possibility of sabotage
Blames owners for criminal negligence, says incident could be an inside job.
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‘North Waziristan operation to stay under wraps’
Pakistan has quietly told US to avoid public statements on planned operation against Haqqanis.
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Call off anti-polio ban, WHO appeals to militants
Ex-Saudi health minister lauds groups for assisting Khyber Agency drive.
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NRO implementation case: Zardari invites allies ahead of PM’s court appearance
ANP to take up Sindh LG ordinance during the meeting.
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Flood relief: Sindh gets priority over worst-hit Balochistan
Rs2b have been announced for flood-hit areas in Sindh by Prime Minister Ashraf.
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Another public space lost: Wazir Bagh losing its charm to neglect
Many use it to commute, play sports, destroying any chance of greenery thriving.
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Corporal punishment: ‘Thrashed’ by teacher, eighth grader falls into coma
Teacher arrested; school principal refutes claim, launches inquiry.
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New forest policy: In Diamer, fear of deforestation
Locals say freshly-cut timber being smuggled out along with old stock.
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Agreement: To promote civic education, IUCPSS and CCEP join hands
The two groups have decided to work together to promote civic education in Pakistan.
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College fair: With 4,000 institutions, there is something for everyone in the US
A large number of students came to the fair.
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Screen-printed textile: A different way of paying homage to the great short story writer Manto
Five design based on the writer’s work and life go on display.
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Cultural trip: New friends, good memories and hope for stronger relations
Students returning from India share their trip’s experiences.
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Stalled project: Leh Expressway shelved, again
City managers dubious over project’s initiation in the current fiscal year.
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Vika Jigulina lifts spirits with her performance
Nearly 600 people attended the event.
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Low on priority: CDA chairman’s first visit to G-8 in 14 years
Promises another food court; if materialised, there will be three such courts in three adjacent sectors.
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Kidnapped: Teenage girl abducted
A man accused a local prayer leader for abducting his teenage daughter and selling her off to another man.
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Crime: Man shot dead, woman killed
Akhtar Ali, was allegedly shot dead by Shahid and Taj over a financial dispute.
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Tragedy: Man killed in road accident
The police added that the vehicle’s driver has been taken into custody.
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Bitter revenge: Tribesman’s house, school blown up
The official added that the troops launched a search operation but no arrests have been made as yet.