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Apex court approves Canal Road expansion project
Court approves the expansion on a condition of planting four saplings for every tree cut in the construction work.
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China sentences four to death over Xinjiang attacks
The four were sentenced after found guilty of running terrorist organisations, illegally making explosives, murder.
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Police corruption: Who will monitor the monitors?
Police officials manning check posts ‘extort money’.
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NICL scandal: Qureshi wants to file charges against Punjab FIA chief
Two accused of improperly unfreezing bank accounts owned by Elahi’s companies.
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May 2 raid: Abbottabad commission records statements of officials
The commission will record statements of 500 people.
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Flood relief: Senators to distribute aid themselves
Members of the upper house of parliament have collected over Rs13 million.
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Religious freedom report: Pakistan one of 10 countries ‘failing to protect minorities’ rights’
US state department report states that the Pakistani govt failed to protect minorities against abuse, discrimination.
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MQM discipline: ‘Workers involved in crimes were expelled’
Altaf Hussain said the MQM, being part of the society, contained “good as well as bad elements”
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Minority rights: Aiming for the stars, bounded by a wall
School providing free education is attended by Christians only.
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Indigenous spy planes: ‘No headway in transfer of drone technology’
Statement from Pervaiz Elahi comes when Pakistan tries to secure drone technology from the US.
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Electoral reforms: Political parties ignore consultation
Only two parties send high-level delegations, none present any proposals.
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Up North: In Hazara, dengue patient dies
50 more under observation.
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Murder: Two killed, one injured in separate incidents
Two people were killed, while a woman was injured in separate incidents of violence on Wednesday.
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Sadiqabad: Policeman sent to Adiala Jail on judicial remand
An investigation officer was sent to Adiala Jail on a 14-day judicial remand on Tuesday.
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Talk: Turkish scholar blames US for all troubles
Dr Turkkaya shared his thoughts on Turkey and its foreign relations.
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Hunza Valley Shooting: Speaker terms killing of two family members by police a conspiracy
“It wasn’t an accident, it was a conspiracy against the people and the valley,” GBLA Speaker Wazir Baig.
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Baba Jaan’s detention: ‘From judicial remand to physical remand’
The leader from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) was allegedly picked up by the security agencies.
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‘Unfair’ appointment challenged in court
Chairman of Sheikh Zayed Federal Post Graduate Medical Institute becomes a contentious post.
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‘Lacklustre response from Urdu media hurts’
Akhtar’s hunger strike to continue.
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Discourse on sustainable development: Call for equilibrium between nature, commodity
Speakers urge developing countries to rely on their own resources to meet challenges.
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‘Pakistan will not compromise on its stance’
Expert calls nuclear weapons extension of conventional arms.
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Nature captured from a hiker’s lens
Shahid Durrani’s work displayed at Nomad Art Gallery.
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Reception: A seleção of Islamabad celebrates Brazilian National Day
The event featured delightful assortment of Brazilian cuisine and a memorable musical performance.
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Rampaging mosquitoes: 13 more fall prey to the dengue onslaught
11 cases from the capital, two from Rawalpindi reported in the last 24 hours.
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In deep waters: The final plunge, a life every summer
Incidents of drowning in springs increase; city administration insists precautionary steps are being taken.
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Kurram Agency: 830 patients given free eye treatment
689 patients were given medicine without charges.
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Road Accident: Three of a family killed, two injured
a jeep plunged into a roadside gorge in Battagram District
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Energy assistance: US asks Pakistan for ‘realistic wish list’
Pakistani officials’ lack of coordination leads Americans to ask for ‘strategically important’ projects.
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Long-term ambitions: Islamabad lobbies to block prolonged US troop presence in Afghanistan
Experts believe statements issued by Washington are ‘a declaration of war’.
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Recognition of new Libyan authority: Tripoli issues warning as Pakistan treads cautious line
Wait-and-watch approach continues to recognise the rebel-led NTC.
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Embezzlement: Court extends remand of accused in BOP case
The four men have been accused of Rs12 billion fraud on BOP.
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Mud slinging : ‘Media exaggerating dengue threat to malign govt’
PML-N MPAs accuse channels of misreporting, malicious intent.
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Murder: Man stabs wife for demanding money
Safdar had differences with his wife over finances and killed her after she asked for money to purchase flour.
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Broadband: PTCL says it is leading telecom growth
In a press release, PTCL said it has played the role of a catalyst in the exponential growth in the broadband sector.
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Making a Run For It: ‘Murderer’ flees once court rejects bail
Raza Subhani and six others had tortured and killed Mubashir and injured Rizwan on July 8, 2011 in Sahuwali.
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Accident: 1 killed, 3 injured in separate incidents
A woman was killed while three people were injured in separate road accidents during the last 24 hours.
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Gas Gangs: 2 robbers caught looting CNG station
Involved in robbing over 26 CNG filling stations in Sialkot, Gujrat, Sheikhupura and Gujranwala districts
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Floods: 2.7m cotton bales destroyed in Sindh
About 2.7 million cotton bales worth Rs3.5 billion were destroyed recently.
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Democratic Norms: District celebrates Democracy Day
In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe September 15 as Democracy Day
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Currency: Rupee hovers above record low
The rupee traded at 87.57 to the dollar on Wednesday, inching closer to its record low of 87.59.
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Minimum Capital Requirement: Silkbank gets more time to meet target
State Bank of Pakistan has extended time for Silkbank to meet the minimum capital requirement till December 2011.
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Law Violation: SECP fines Rs5m for insider trading
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) issued three orders to former employees.
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Pakistan Steel Mills: Union leaders demand another bailout
The finance ministry has, in recent months, refused to release any more bailout funds.
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Export Processing Zones Authority: Hassan lauds facilitating of investors
While addressing the management and employees of EPZA recently, Hassan said that it was a rapidly growing body.
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Contempt Of Court: Arrest warrants for two cops issued
For failing to record their statements in court in a murder case despite court notices.
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Fake Encounter Case: Hearing adjourned due to revision plea
ADSJ Muhammad Sheraz Kiani fixed September 26 as the next date of hearing and adjourned the proceedings.
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Engineering Education: Entry test results announced
UET uploaded the results of its entry test for admission to BS programmes in public sector engineering universities
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Illegal Transplant: Foreigner sent to Shaikh Zayed
The hearing of Abdullahi Hallane’s bail plea was adjourned till September 16.
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Immigration Fraud: 2 with tampered passports offloaded
FIA caught two people trying to travel abroad on tampered passports at Allama Iqbal International Airport
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No Solution: Low-lying JPMC ward flooded
The rain water has been gradually pooling in the low-lying ward since Monday.