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Daily hearing of BB case: LHC puts accused on notice
Zulfiqar Ali, representing the FIA, said the case was transferred from the Punjab police to them in 2009.
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Govt to help revive film industry
A large number of artists including Zaiba Bukhtyar and Sungeeta attended the event.
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Lured to capital for a job, woman gang raped
FIA assistant director, industrialist among arrested; police say all suspects in custody.
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Ephedrine case: International panel arrives in Pakistan
A group of senior officials of the Ministry of Narcotic Control (MoNC) and Foreign Affairs received the INCB panel.
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To clarify ‘shady’ deals, CDA meets media
Chairman justifies auctions as means of generating revenue.
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‘Freedom of power’: List of gas defaulters features armed forces
SNGPL links prevailing energy crisis to non-payment.
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Butt harassed us, claim CDA staffers charged with contempt
Say former PM’s taskforce chair, party workers were pushing them around.
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Local government ordinance: PPP unfazed by ANP’s resignation from Sindh government
Senator Haji Adeel says ruling party not eager to resolve differences.
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Ruling questioned: Petition challenges Suddle’s one-man commission
Counsel for Malik Riaz says the man is a friend of the CJ’s family.
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Conspiracy theory: Nawaz raises doubts over Zardari’s LG polls plan
With elections six months away, he wonders why the president is talking of local body polls.
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Pak-Afghan boxers unite to raise polio awareness
Matches attracted teams from Balochistan and Kandahar.
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Fox controversy: ISI, officials, lawyers deny Shakil Afridi was interviewed
Stress access to imprisoned doctor is impossible without knowledge of high authorities.
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Football: UEFA sanctions 23 clubs
Teams playing in all Uefa club competitions have been monitored since the start of the 2011-12 season.
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Football: Argentina investigating transfer deals
Investigations are into alleged tax evasion in the transfer of 444 footballers.
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Cycling: Cavendish second on stage two
Australia’s Leigh Howard outsprinted Mark Cavendish to triumph over stage two of the Tour of Britain on Merseyside.
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Formula one: ‘Alonso’s title bid under threat’
Alonso of Ferrari extended his lead in the drivers’ title race after finishing third in the Italian Grand Prix.
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Olympics: Ostapchuk handed one-year ban
The sentence was lenient because Ostapchuk was completetly in the dark that she had doped.
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Football: Pakistan crash out of SAF tournament
Pakistan needed to win two matches out of three to qualify for the second round.
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War on terror: Dead Guantanamo detainee identified
The deceased was had been detained at Guantanamo since January 2002.
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Party statement: The new ordinance is a ‘gift’, says MQM
PPP, MQM ensured security and development of Sindh while formulating the ordinance.
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400 scholarships: China sponsors Pakistani students
Students belonging to underprivileged families would be imparted training under the Waseela-e-Rozgar scheme of BISP
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Hostage crisis: TTP video shows 8 abducted workers
TTP spokesperson says that their demands should be fulfilled otherwise the captives would be killed.
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Deadline for final report: Abbottabad commission given 30 days
Commission held thorough investigations, examined witnesses, conducted field missions and its report was much awaited
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Sharifs on TTP hit list, says secret report
Militant group also blamed for kidnapping wealthy businessmen in Lahore, particulary Ahmadis.
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Biggest challenge: Kaira urges war on extremist mindset
Says world powers created modern extremism to thwart Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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Election preparations: Overseas Pakistanis unlikely to vote in polls
ECP official says right of franchise for expatriates can’t be arranged for upcoming polls.
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Rimsha says she was falsely accused: CNN
Christian girl expresses fear for her life during phone interview.
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Govt-opposition deadlock: New provinces panel to seek more time
Farhatullah Babar says body remains undeterred by PML-N’s protests.
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China, Pakistan premiers see eye-to-eye on all issues
Discuss cooperation in trade, defence, infrastructure and energy.
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Enforced disappearances: CJ declines to meet UN panel
As issue of missing persons is pending before the court, chief justice unwilling to broach it with two-member group.
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CIA links: Dr Afridi terms charges against him fabricated
Alleges that he was coerced into making false statements before judge.
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Pakistan to decide on N Waziristan operation: Zardari, Kayani
President, army chief agree to no involvement of an outside force in any North Waziristan operation.
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Unrelenting rains kill up to 37 more in Sindh, eight in Punjab
Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has announced a grant of Rs5 million to each rain-affected district in the province
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Transitions: Raja Qureshi, senior lawyer, passes away
The namaz-e-janaza will be offered at Bait-us Salam mosque, DHA, Phase IV on Thursday after Zohr prayers.
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Targeted killing: Policeman among three shot dead
DSP Rustam Nawaz said that Nawaz was shot once in the head and the body.
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Joining hands: JUI-F supports Sept 13 strike
The strike would be peaceful, Dr Khalid Soomro added.
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Double whammy: Infernos, showers spell twin disasters
23 dead and dozens injured in Lahore shoe factory blaze.
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The new LG system is good, says Pir Mazharul Haq
“Organising a strike is their democratic right, but what’s the point?"
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Karachi port trust: Permissible draft increased to 13 metres
Karachi Port is the repository of more than 60% of the entire maritime trade of Pakistan.
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Export figures: Cement, gems, jewellery exports higher
About 545,125 tons of cement, worth $46.197 million, were exported during the month of July, 2012.
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Branchless banking: Huge growth during last quarter of FY12
In fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011-12 (FY12) the number of mobile banking accounts touched 1.45 million.
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Bailey content ahead of World Twenty20
Australia captain pleased with show in the UAE.
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Fatal accident: Tractor smashes into wall, kills two
Police have seized the tractor and are now searching the nearby areas for arresting the driver.
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Crime: Two shot, killed
Police said the suspects appeared to have an old rivalry with the deceased.
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Diagnosed: Six test positive for dengue
The number of confirmed dengue cases in Punjab reached 70.
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Data darbar hospital: MS appointment challenged
The petitioner, Dr Mohammad Fayyaz, has alleged that Dr Malik was appointed for political reasons rather than merit.
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My lord: High court dismisses petition
Petitioner had argued that the practice was un-Islamic and a violation of Article 14 of the Constitution.
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Lesco appointment: LHC suspends notification
Lahore high court sought replies from respondents on a petition filed by the former Lesco CEO, Sharafat Ali Sial.
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Dismal Picture: Govt fails to meet education targets
51% children in Pakistan fail to continue their education beyond the primary level.
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Talent without direction, says Mohsin
Former coach cites absence of game-plan as reason behind thrashing.