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Football: We can score from anywhere, says Kalou
The Elephants notched up their fifth successive win with a 1-0 semi-final defeat of Mali.
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Cricket: Tremlett undergoes back operation
Tremlett has undergone back surgery following the injury that cut short his participation in the Test series.
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Disabled cricket: Pakistan depart for England series
The Pakistan disabled team left for the UAE to participate in the First Disability Cricket Series.
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Tennis: Sania enjoys twin success in Pattaya
Unseeded Sania Mirza overcame Anne Keothavong 6-4, 7-5.
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Laptops for free
Is it wise to spend Rs12 billion on laptops? Investing this money in the education system will bear more fruits.
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Books not bombs
We may not be able to compete with the likes of the Jaipur Literature Festival, but we are surely getting there.
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The fight for Kurram’s Jogi mountains
Taliban had been holding Jogi mountain to facilitate back-and-forth movement of men, supplies till January 25.
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Government blocks 13,000 obscene websites: Official
Khan proposes formation of a Ministerial Committee and a sub-committee to look into the matter.
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Lahore building collapse: Hope fades for five still trapped under debris
Rescuers say area will be cleared by Friday and it is unlikely that those still trapped will be pulled out alive.
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Over 50,000 Americans issued Pakistani visa from 2008 to 2011
About 2,202 visas to US officials and diplomats were given between 2009-11 after Pakistan defence ministry’s...
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Date Fruits: Lucrative export sector being neglected
Estimated annual date production in Pakistan is around 535,000 tons, out of which only 86,000 tons is exported.
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Tareeqa Badlo: UBL Omni launches new campaign
UBL Omni offers a number of branchless banking services like account opening, utility bill payment, cash in & cash out
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Vfone: PTCL makes ‘double balance’ offer
Offer allows customers who have not recharged their accounts since August 31 to re-load, get additional free balance.
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Currency: Rupee unchanged against dollar
In the money market, overnight rates ended at their top level of 11.90 per cent.
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PIC Medicine Disaster: Efroze Chemicals expresses regret
Efroze, according to the press statement, is also carrying out investigations on its own end.
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Overseeing Operations: Army chief visits Kurram Agency
Over 600 of these families have resettled, after payment of compensation.
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Peshawar Protest: Demonstration against police
The demonstrators blocked the main Ring Road for all kind of traffic creating a massive traffic jam.
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Information Minister: ‘Regular jobs for PBC workers soon’
Employees are being regularised under a policy decision, says Firdous Ashiq Awan.
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Illegal Migration: Over 39 die in boat capsizing
Some 70 people were believed to be aboard the boat when it was swamped by heavy waves in rough weather.
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Whiz kid: After 4 world records, 14-year-old to present first research paper
Babar Iqbal from Dera Ismail Khan will present his research paper at the 8th IEEE International Conference.
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Pakistan to host counter-terrorism summit involving Afghanistan, Iran
The summit will be attended by Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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Pakistan al Qaeda chief killed by US drone: Officials
Badr Mansoor, who reputedly sent fighters to Afghanistan and ran a training camp in North Waziristan, killed.
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Memogate: Probe panel again orders AGP to request BlackBerry data
Justice Essa earlier said if Bashir doesn't come in the given deadline, then he will be held in contempt of court.
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Defence secretary’s sacking: Court refuses to temporarily restore Lodhi
Directs authorities to maintain status quo, not appoint a new secretary.
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SC inquires about progress: Missing persons commission has a week to file report
Affected families say body is not taking the issue seriously, lacks coordination.
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Tripartite engagement: Estranged allies hold border talks
Senior Pakistan, Afghanistan and NATO officials meet in Torkham.
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Election concerns: Demands on electoral body ‘reasonable’: Nawaz
Says PML-N should be given credit for exposing the NRO.
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Would ‘meaningful’ consultation do the job?
Without taking PML-N on board, PPP-led coalition would not dare to ask for vote on the proposed amendment.
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Mohmand Agency: Two Khasadars killed in mine blast
The deceased men were identified as Yad Gul and Jahanzeb while Mian Khan was injured.
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Working together: Pakistan, Russia vow to support Afghan peace initiative
Foreign minister Khar meets Russian counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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Ticket frenzy: ANP finalises squad for Senate elections
Azam Khan Hoti, Ilyas Bilour among those given tickets.
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Balochistan’s grievances heard by US committee
Committee hears testimonies from human rights groups, scholars and analysts.
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Senate elections: Fata lawmakers pay up to maintain clout
Nine of 11 MNAs arrange to keep Fata Senate seats amongst themselves.
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Senate session marked by uproar over Domki killings
Govt charging ‘extra tax’ on urea commodities in Bajaur Agency, upper house told.
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Hearing of Gilani's intra-court appeal adjourned till tomorrow
Aitzaz Ahsan directed to conclude arguments by 10:30am in the next hearing.
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Legislative business: National Assembly approves bill tightening fiscal belt
Also passes bill granting legal status to the private power and infrastructure board.
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Bolstering ties: Sri Lankan president to visit Pakistan on Feb 10
Delegation to seek support for upcoming UNHRC meeting this month.
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Murder: Madrassa teacher shot dead in Bhara Kahu
Resident of Mansehra who was in his 40’s, used to teach at Darul Aloom Islamia in the Satra Meel.
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Busted: Four women held for supplying drugs
Jail officials seized heroin and hashish from the women.
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Financial Aid: Orphans admitted to NUML to get scholarships
Government-funded charity organisation had already announced 100 scholarships for students in NUML.
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Postings: Gen Mehmood appointed POF chairman
Lt General Ahsan Mehmood has been appointed Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POFs) Board chairman
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Discussion: The fine line between sin and unlawful
Participants of Socrates Café discuss the meaning of sin at Kuch Khaas.
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Different country, same story: Exporting corruption - Living up to their name in Saudi Arabia
Pakistani school faculty accused of mismanagement, abuse of power.
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Resistance: Women shot injured
A woman was shot and injured for resisting abduction bid in the Airport area
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Musical evening: Singing their hearts out
Arieb Azhar and Todd Shea presented a mix of pop and soul music
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Road accident: Man killed, companion injured
A young man was burnt alive and another was seriously injured when their car caught fire after falling into a ravine
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Musical performance: Guitar trio enthrals audience with traditional Spanish beats
The capital gets a dose of tango music at PNCA.
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Defiance of NA order: Despite instructions, Kurram students getting no financial assistance
Universities say they are already in a financial quagmire, ask HEC to arrange funding.
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ACE vs NAB vs Bahria Town: Counsel’s no-show lands realtor, son in hot water
LHC Pindi bench issues notices to NAB chief, Malik Riaz, Ali Riaz, on a petition over jurisdiction dispute.
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Unprecedented Move: Why an eight-member bench?
In case of an even split on an appeal by the prime minister, the seven-judge bench order shall be applicable.
















































