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Fuel price adjustments: Petroleum ministry seeks to divert criticism
Says finance ministry fixes the rates.
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Assuaging the fears of ghairat brigade
Ghairat brigade had been seen aggressively wondering as to why a United Nation’s team had been allowed in the country.
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NA session: Khar defends UN team’s visit on missing persons
Says it will share its findings with the govt and media.
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PML-N draws up list for caretaker PM post
The party will now officially contact all political parties within and outside parliament for their lists.
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Devastating monsoon: If 2010 flood was epic, 2012 rain is record-buster
People are using boats to commute, passing through submerged rooftops and floating furniture.
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Scenes of horror engulf Karachi
It remains unclear how the inferno began in the worst ever industrial fire in the history of Pakistan.
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Possible contempt: SHC orders govt to pay 250 teachers in 15 days
The petitioners were employed as “feeder teachers” under a new project.
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Rain related: Houses and ceilings collapse
A three-year-old girl died when her house collapsed because of heavy rainfall
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Anti-terrorism case: Arguments presented for Lyari fighter’s bail
The court will decide on the bail application on Thursday.
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Karachi university: BDS exams to begin from Sept 20
Will be held at the zoology department from 2pm to 5pm on September 20, 25, 27 and October 2.
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Unequal loadshedding: Unsatisfied with respondents’ replies
‘The govt should not shift the burden of its inefficiencies to the entire nation’.
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Corruption: Policeman, union council secy arrested
ACE on Wednesday arrested a police constable and a union council secretary on charge of corruption.
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Fighting terrorists: Army to train 800 policemen
"Police commandoes had completed a one-month training course," CPO Amir Zulfiqar
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Dengue virus: Three more test positive
"The employees of departments involved in the campaign will be given financial rewards." says Hamza Shahbaz.
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Contempt petition: Chief secy, health secy asked to reply
The court issued the order on a contempt petition moved by Professor Dr Nazifa Ahmad of Fatima Jinnah Medical College
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General hospital: Final arguments on U-turn on Sep 20
The judge asked the counsel to conclude their final arguments at the next hearing.
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Fire, floods: PML-Q files adjournment motions
Zaheeruddin criticised Punjab government for not following the recommendations in Justice Mansoor Ali Shah’s report
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Bata shoes: PM urges low-cost products for all
Prime Minister Ashraf suggested that Bata utilise the ample labour force in Pakistan.
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Improving linkages: IWCCI and PHDCCI sign MoU
IWCCI and PHDCCI have agreed to establish and develop commercial links between business communities of both countries.
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Potable water: Unilever to launch safe water project
Government will facilitate Unilever in carrying out its clean water project, says PM Ashraf.
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Miandad appointment: Why have Whatmore then, ask critics
Head coach’s role questioned after former captain appointed batting consultant.
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Twenty20 series: It was a big emotional moment for me, says Yuvraj Singh
All-rounder’s comeback ruined by New Zealand’s one-run win.
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YouTube takes offending film clip off its site
Longer clip of the film taken off YouTube for violating policy on deceptive content, smaller clips still playable.
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Afridi carries hope for Pakistan at World Twenty20: Hafeez
Afridi is hoping to overcome a thumb injury before the tournament, which starts from September 18 in Sri Lanka.
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Floods 2012: Chief Secretary Punjab declares Rojhan calamity-hit area
Khosa directs local government officials to expedite rescue and relief activities in the area.
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Save the Children regrets Pakistan expulsion
NGO directs all its expatriate staff to leave the country by September 13.
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Afghanistan bans YouTube over anti-Islam film: Ministry
Block had been ordered "until YouTube removes this abusive film": Official
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Numbers game: PTI ready for elections with 10m registered members
PTI chief Imran Khan says they don't fear any political party. Hints PPP and PML-N's vote bank not sufficient.
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LHC seeks reply in principal appointment case: FJMC
Chief, Health secretaries of Punjab issued notices by the LHC.
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PAF Air Commodore promoted to Air Vice Marshal
Air Commodore Ahmad Ejaz Nadeem promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal
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258 dead in Karachi garment factory fire
As fire put off, rescue work continues, city commissioner revises official death toll to 258 from 289.
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US ambassador to Libya killed in attack: Libya official
US ambassador was on his way to safer venue after protesters attacked the US Consulate in Benghazi and opened fire.
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Zardari using 'journalists' for electioneering: Chaudhry Nisar
Zardari is siphoning off public money by using people who are posing as journalists, says Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.
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Marking 9/11, Romney makes point of citing war in Afghanistan
US Republican presidential candidate Romney is focusing on remembering the nearly 3,000 people killed 11 years ago.
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Pakistani Hindus flee to India claiming persecution
Officials in the western Indian state of Rajasthan have reported an increase in Hindu refugees.
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SC admits Shahabuddin's plea seeking pre-arrest bail
SC admits plea after LHC's Rawalpindi Bench dismissed it.
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Twenty20 series: Amla shines before rain forces abandonment
South Africa lead series; final match to be played at Edgbaston today.
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Shooting: Two more injured in Gilgit
The incident came a day after top Muslim clerics joined hands to promote sectarian harmony in the restive town.
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Sad reality: Enrolling 4m children by 2017, seems ‘impossible’
Academics at a discussion not too optimistic about the current state of education.
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Times of exploitation: In Hazara, shortage of stamped papers troubles people
Vendors blame DCO; officials dub deeds signed on stamped papers brought from Punjab ‘dubious’.
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Swara case: Four-member inquiry committee formed
The victim, her father and brother record statements with the police.
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Violence: Man arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl
When she reached home, she was terrified and unwell.
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Inspection of aircraft: PHC asked to submit comprehensive report
Court adjourned till October 16; AirBlue’s counsel absent from court.
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Chinese expert sees bigger role for SCO in Afghanistan
Afghanistan also taking keen interest in the SCO and had participated in various conferences and meetings.
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Pakistan-India ties: Promoting friendship through shared cultural identities
Writers can bridge the gap by exchanging common experiences.
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Fuuast evening classes: Fee submission extended to Friday
New academic session will start with the orientation day on September 17 at the Abdul Qadeer Khan Auditorium.
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Monitoring polling booths: German diplomat asked for help
Transparency International Pakistan proposes installation of web cameras in the polling booth.
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Road accident: Woman and daughter killed, 20 injured
The police registered a case against the van driver and started investigations.
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Minor dispute: Three cops, five villagers wounded
Eight men, including three police officials, were wounded in a shootout in Dharyal Shinkiari village.
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Ephedrine case: MNA pleads innocence as pharma companies threaten supply freeze
Hanif Abbasi says his company properly used its quota; drug manufacturers claim harassment by ANF.