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Infrastructure: ‘Model’ road opened for traffic
A ‘model’ road constructed from Shah Faisal Colony No 5 to Malir River Bridge was opened for traffic on Sunday.
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Highway bandits: Trucker injured in attempted robbery
The Karahci-bound truck was on its way from Peshawar when the suspects tried to rob it.
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For the love of humanity: Congregation celebrates platinum jubilee
The FMCK, a local congregation of sisters came into being in 1937, 10 years before the existence of Pakistan.
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Atc trials: Witness testifies in kidnapping case
The accused in the case include Adnan Akhtar, Mohammad Zafar, Mohammad Asad and Mehvish.
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Dengue update: 21 new cases reported in Karachi
During the last week 21 new cases of dengue were reported in Karachi.
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Domestic violence: Man kills wife
A man identified as Asif Khaskheli killed his wife, Domal, and mother-in-law Rasheeda.
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Anti-loadshedding violence in Punjab
Vandalism is becaming he new creed for a generation that will make Pakistan even more ungovernable in coming days.
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Losing war against polio to ‘counter-insurgency’
Trends in Waziristan, Khyber regions mean that the dream of polio-free Pakistan is unlikely to materialise in 2012.
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Quicker passports for Pakistanis living in the UAE soon: Malik
Rehman Malik announces measures being taken to speed up passport, ID card issuing process including printing machine.
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Muskan Khan to star in Bollywood film Just MMS
Actor says she is not at all inspired by Veena Malik.
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Sanki King’s graffiti knows no boundaries
A young entrepreneur explores new avenues of creativity and art.
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Graft investigation: I am not going to run away, says Malik Riaz
Malik Riaz appears before NAB JIT, gives some answers asks time to get more evidence. Notices for Dr Arsalan Iftikhar.
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Police brutality: Journalists beaten for sipping soft drinks in Ramazan
Journalists were drinking beverages in their car when a police constable accused them of committing sin.
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Fire kills four Sehri transmission guests: Police
Electricity short circuit sparked an inferno as transmission was being aired.
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Kaira accuses PML-N of politicising power crisis
Information minister says PML-N should know that Punjab is not Pakistan, but a part of Pakistan.
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FIA will ask Interpol to issue red warrants against Ali Asad: Report
Ali Asad was The Sun’s agent who unearthed an alleged scam involving issuance of fake passports in Pakistan.
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Comment: How many more faces will be lost?
Despite a national resolve, provinces have not passed any bills on acid crimes.
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In solidarity: ‘There are conspiracies to make Hindus leave Pakistan’
Hundreds gather to voice anger at atrocities against Hindus of the province.
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Second-hand goodies: All the way from London… the marvels in landa bazaar
People have walked off with perfectly usable designer goods and electronics for unbelievable cheap.
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From ghost schools to nepotism, BECS has it all
Community schooling project in limelight again, this time for illegal appointments.
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Two die in road accident
Two motorcyclists were killed after being hit by a passenger van .
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Two hospitalised after inhaling poisonous fumes
Workers fainted because they had inhaled too much of the toxic fumes of the pesticide.
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Demanding regularisation: Court stays induction of 700 policemen
The order was issued in response to a petition filed by police constables who were discharged from service.
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Protest rallies: Release of youth, trade union leaders sought
Three left wing parties hold demonstrations in Islamabad, Hunza for the release of PYF leader, trade union activist
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Controversial campaign: US drone kills seven militants in N Waziristan
The strike is the second in the month of Ramazan.
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Emergency OIC Summit: Zardari lauds Saudi king’s initiative
President said that the problems facing the Ummah are complex and varied.
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Respite in Ramazan: Heat-struck Swatis find the perfect diversion
Vexed by power outages and rising temperature, people flock to the Swat River to beat the heat.
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Political allies: MQM, PPP inch closer towards local govt deal
Both parties yet to agree on certain clauses of the proposed system.
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Education budget cuts: No hope of HEC receiving outstanding funds
Finance division says commission will not receive an outstanding Rs9 billion from last fiscal’s allocation.
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Jalalabad meeting: Military aides to discuss cross-border raids
ISAF promises to help Islamabad check movement of insurgents.
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Blame game: Washington blamed for ruining anti-polio effort
Sherry, Shahnaz say use of Dr Afridi in phony vaccination drive hurt UN-backed campaign.
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Great escape: Murder accused dodges police, flies to Dubai
Cops left him uncuffed and unguarded; he boarded a flight for Dubai an hour later.
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National unity: PML-N may not attend MQM’s roundtable session
MQM likely to seek time for a meeting with Nawaz sometime this week.
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Damage control: As Shahbaz turns up heat, Zardari calls emergency meet
The meeting would most likely pump more money into the system.
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Nowshera incident: Student commits suicide after getting low grades
20-year-old had scored less than the desired marks, was extremely depressed by the results.
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Protests deteriorating law and order situation
Demonstrations against power outages are turning increasingly violent.
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Gunfight: Tribal clash leaves two dead
Abdul Ghaffoor Phulpoto and Badaruddin Phulpoto were killed in a gunfight.
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Unfortunate Accident: Four people die as wall collapses
Leelan Meghwar and Yousuf Malik were injured and taken to Rahim Yar Khan Hospital.
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Presidential Approval: FUUAST approves 3 choices for VC
They are: Dr Altaf Hussain, Prof. Dr Zafar Iqbal, Dr Moinuddin Ahmed.
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Mobs protest blackouts in Punjab, K-P
Arson attacks on power utility offices and grid stations; vehicles stoned and protesters baton charged.
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Taking a jibe: Zardari whips up rhetoric against foes
Predicts landslide victory for PPP in next election; says power crisis will be tackled soon.
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Police actions: Two ‘criminals’ shot dead in encounter
Two of the criminals were hit in the ensuing shootout, while the other two fled.
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Football: AVB blasts Adam’s Bale tackle
Spurs and Liverpool played out a 0-0 draw at the M&T Bank Stadium.
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Boxing: Groves stops Sierra in six rounds
Stopped Mexican Francisco Sierra in the sixth round of their contest in California.
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Golf: ‘Red hot’ Park surges to Evian victory
The 24-year-old started the day tied with American Stacy Lewis.
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US NBA stars rip France in opener
Kevin Durant scored 22 points to lead the US team of NBA stars over France 98-71.
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Murray makes winning return
World number four beat Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-3.
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Cricket: Boota stars as Advance Telecom win
Mohammad Boota hit a quickfire 70, smashing four sixes and 10 fours.
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Football: AC Milan blank Chelsea in exhibition
Urby Emanuelson scored in the 68th minute as AC Milan edged Champions League winners Chelsea 1-0.
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Girls’ colleges: ‘Rs1.3b allocated for 200 new buses’
Official said the decision was taken in view of the difficulties girls faced in commuting to educational institutes.
















































