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Collision: Policeman dead, two injured
a collision between a car and a camel on Indus Highway Dera More in Rojhan.
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Drugs, Illegal Weapons: Seven arrested in Multan
Police said a kilogramme of hashish and three pistols were seized during the raids.
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Outsourcing Security: 13 cops selected for Hajj duties
Government has shortlisted 13 policemen who would be sent to perform duties at religious sites in Saudi Arabia.
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Resolution: LHC bar will invite Mirza to address
The members were asked to vote in favour or against the resolution. Majority voted in approval.
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Shumaila Rana: PML-N leaders deny pressuring MPA
The court asked her to file her rejoinders and adjourned till October 12.
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Taseer and Weinstein ‘sold by original abductors’
Investigators say negotiating ransom is the only plausible solution.
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Rations and relief: Poverty fund sets aside Rs258m for Sindh
Food and medical aid for Badin and Tharparkar.
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Rain Emergency: Mini hospital to deal with emergencies
A team of doctors and paramedics will be on duty around the clock.
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Net Effect: More dengue cases reported
Another six dengue cases have been reported in Sindh of which four are from Karachi.
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Working Together: Coordinated efforts needed: CS
The departments of health, home, irrigation, rehabilitation and local government must work together.
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New Appointment: Mir made Sindh boy scouts secretary
Mir has been associated with the boy scouts for the past 17 years.
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Workers Rights: Labour minister meets workers
The Sindh government is keen to restore the rights of workers and implement labour laws.
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Diplomatic Ties: French ambassador calls on governor
The governor also met Malaysian Consul General Abu Bakar Mamat.
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Five Years Later: Criminals awarded life sentence
Jacobabad’s district and sessions court awarded a life sentence to 3 accused for killing a police constable in 2006.
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Creating Awareness: Medical conference on psychiatry
The programme is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging students and teachers.
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Pre-Medical Group: Mark sheets available from Sept 10
Students to contact their colleges and added that the scrutiny forms would be accepted from September 12 to October 11
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Foreign Exchange: Reserves rise to $18.06 billion
Foreign exchange reserves rose to $18.06 billion in the week ending September 3, from $17.90 billion
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Investment: Awan meets Norwegian businessmen
Norwegian businessmen shared their views with the information minister regarding the state of investment in Pakistan.
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Skill Development Council: Training courses offered
SDC on Thursday announced a series of short courses for the next three months to equip participants with modern skills
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Employees Union: PR management accedes to demands
PR to upgrade the scales of temporary clerical staff, regularise temporary labour staff, fix minimum wages to Rs7,000
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Weekly Holiday: No business on Friday
Shopkeepers also warned that violators would face stern action, including a fine of Rs10,000.
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Electricity Deficit: Power shortfall jumps to 3,215MW
electricity shortfall in the country on Thursday jumped to 3,215 megawatts (MW) from 2,514MW
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Wind Power Projects: NEPRA to issue uniform tariffs
Nepra has decided to issue uniform tariffs for wind power projects for 20 years
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Pakistan eye India scalp today
Place in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final at stake .
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Golf: Westwood replaces Els for China
Lee Westwood has replaced Ernie Els in the made-for-television Shui On Land China Golf Challenge in October.
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Football: Time proves I was right says Benetiz
Benitez lasted less than six months in Inter.
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Boxing: Khan may face Peterson
Amir Khan’s long search for a December 10 opponent is coming to a close.
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Snooker: Hendry may drop out of top 16
Hendry hit back to restore parity after falling a frame behind.
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Cricket: Coach not consulted over Shakib
Stuart Law admitted that the country’s cricket board had not consulted him.
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Golf: Poulter keen on title defence
Poulter will defend his UBS Hong Kong Open crown in December.
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Home truths
In the last year-and-a-half, there have been eight bomb attacks of different magnitudes in India.
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Pakistan’s psyche after 9/11
To be fair, Pakistan is not the only place where 9/11 conspiracy theories have taken traction.
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Reining in militants: Kabul asked to ensure return of Bajaur youth
Cabinet condemns attacks on Chitral and Dir border check posts.
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Inmate facing life imprisonment marries girlfriend in court
Zohaib Butt married his childhood love Saima in the Lahore district court.
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New claim of responsibility for Delhi bomb: Media
New email purportedly from home-grown militant outfit Indian Mujahideen claims responsibility for the bomb attack.
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Flood and misery: Lightning and monsoon rains kill 24 in Sindh
District administration has asked for help but so far it has been difficult as all systems are down.
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Turkistan Islamic Party 'claim role' in China Xinjiang attacks
Militant leader threatens more violence to avenge what he calls "the Chinese occupation".
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PIA probes plane bomb hoaxes
This is serious matter which can damage our reputation and bring bad name for our country internationally: Official.
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Zardari to Nawaz - Stop criticising the army
President alludes to PML-N attempts to seek early elections.
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Missing persons: Govt seeks time to appoint inquiry commission head
Report reveals missing persons Janjua and Faraz had been killed by al Qaeda; families refute claim.
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan: Bleak Prospects
Despite being literate, many Afghan refugees can only expect to be labourers in Pakistan.
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Rooting out illiteracy
Despite hurdles, civic educational initiatives are changing lives of underprivileged students.
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One student’s journey from small-town Balochistan to Harvard University
Karrar Hussain Jaffar’s story is about the great possibilities of equal educational opportunities.
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Polluting industries: Quality goods, zero social responsibility
Factories discharge untreated effluent in Faisalabad’s drains, with impunity.
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US official attempts to enter nuclear research facility
After a heated debate between Berger and security agencies, he was forced to leave.
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Govt to decide on foreign aid after flood assessment
Government is set to prepare a rapid need assessment survey report with the UN.
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French journalists held in Abbottabad
Three Pakistanis also detained for photographing Bin Laden’s compound.
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Pakistan to extradite al Qaeda leader Mauritani to the US
Authorities confirm the CIA assisted ISI during the operation in Quetta.
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Renewing ties: PM wraps up Kazakh visit on a high note
Offers Pakistan’s port facilities for landlocked central Asian state.
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Former NAB officials continue to enjoy perks
Audit team declares it will have to reimburse the expenses incurred.