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Sunni Tehreek's protest against Qadri verdict turns violent
Religious party clashes with police, stages sit-in at Mall Road, Lahore.
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High-profile criticism : Obama under fire over space plans
End of the space shuttle era has left America’s human spaceflight program in an “embarrassing” state, says Armstrong.
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Intending pilgrims: First Hajj flight from Karachi takes off
First PIA Hajj flight departs on Sunday from Karachi with 330 pilgrims.
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‘Occupy wall street’: Over 700 protestors held in New York
The loosely-organised group is called “Occupy Wall Street”.
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ECP, PTA working on vote verification through SMS
Main concern is to ensure the security and privacy of all citizens.
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In Qaddafi Stadium: A room for Aleem Dar
PCB honours Aleem Dar, names Umpire Room at Qaddafi Stadium after him.
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India wishes to see a prosperous Pakistan: Manmohan Singh
Singh terms trade talks with Amin Fahim 'constructive', pledges to increase trade volume.
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Bangladesh charges first suspect over 1971 war
Jamaat-e-Islami leader charged with 20 counts including murder, genocide, rape, forcibly converting Hindus to Islam.
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Ahmadi schoolteacher shot dead in Sheikhupura
Dilawar Hussain was shot twice at the government school where he taught.
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Brass and copper: Don’t call it antique if it hasn’t been around for 100 years
From napkin rings to Mughal warriors — the store has it all.
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Overworked, underpaid: CDGK workers demand overtime allowance
Workers will not work after their official timings since they were not getting paid for it.
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Senators want more specific legislation to lure genuine investors
Propose amendments to define criteria and promote job creation.
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Spineless solutions: As power shortage hits all-time high, PM calls meeting
PSO refuses to supply oil to power companies without bank guarantees.
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Pakistan doing more than its share, says Khar
Khar says US-led allies should do their share of the burden in the common struggle.
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Braving rain and neglect: Jain temples stand their ground – for now
Temple-looters, ditzy tourists add to the ancient structures’ decay.
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Court verdict: Police on high alert as govt scents trouble
Following religious groups, political parties also express support for Qadri.
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If the US attacks Pakistan: TTP says it will not blindly side with Islamabad
The group’s deputy chief Maulvi Faqir accuses govt of playing a ‘double game’.
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PIA blues: Is the flag carrier heading for a crash?
The aircraft jolted, and descended in a free-fall, dangerously plummeting from 30,000 to 16,000 feet within minutes.
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World Habitat Day 2011: Lahoris reminisce Canal’s grandeur, lament felling of trees
Environmentalists bemoan govt short-sightedness vis-à-vis natural habitat.
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Power protests : Sharif blames federal govt for blackouts
PML-N chief says he supports ‘peaceful public reaction’ to frequent outages.
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Analysis: State and judiciary must uphold rule of law
For such a befitting sentence it would be out-of-place to praise a judge as being bold.
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NA session: Power outages, fuel prices and foreign policy on the anvil
A heated debate is expected as the lower house opens its 35th session today.
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Media downplaying our anger: Qadri backers
More protests planned for coming week, Ahle Sunnat group issues fatwa.
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Second takes: Matric supplementary exams on Oct 8
Roll number slips for private candidates have already been issued in this regard
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Mob justice: Locals catch man abducting child
When the child cried for help several people gathered at the scene and beat up Zeeshan
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Out-laws: Woman, sons beat up daughter-in-law
Noor Bibi and her sons Yousuf and Daud broke into her son Muhammad’s house and beat his wife with sticks.
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Protest: Sunni Tehreek rally for Qadri
Hundreds of protesters in the district shouted slogans in favor of the blasphemy law.
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Dengue count: 12 more patients in 24 hours
total count of dengue patients in the district has now exceeded 150.
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Healthcare: International conference on Oct 8-9
A two-day international conference on healthcare and medical education will be held in Lahore on October 8-9
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Highway patrol: Three children reunited with families
They were found in Chicherwali, Gujranwala.
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Power crisis: Like-minded rally for Kalabagh Dam
Pakistan Muslim League-Like Minded on Sunday organised a rally demanding immediate steps towards building Kalabagh Dam
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Osteoporosis: ‘55% of middle-aged women affected’
Vitamin D deficiency is a serious health problem that can result in osteoporosis
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Flood relief: Judges donate 3-day salaries
the donation will be given to PM’s flood relief fund.
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‘Strong policy required to combat aggression’
“The government is doing its best to bring development in Hazara,” says Information Minister K-P.
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Post-flood blues: Local people criticise government for ignoring their issues
Meeting held between flood victims and concerned departments.
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Power woes: Gilgit hit by longest loadshedding
Officials say power suspended due to cleaning and maintenance work.
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Negligence: Gilgit-Baltistan’s historical school crumbling
Likened to Aligarh University, the high school has churned out many prominent personalities.
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Misleading healthcare ads: Regular monitoring mechanism stressed
Doctors, consumer product associations, academicians laud Pemra initiative.
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Health care: Social stigmas hampering fight against thalassaemia
Experts urge for better awareness about thalassaemia and its prevention.
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Electricity crisis deepening
Implementation of conservation plan urged.
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Exhibition : Rediscovering the virtuoso Sadequain
A selection of 20 works displayed in honour of the artist.
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Seeking a permanent fix for beggars
Beggars should be treated psychologically and provided training in different trades to make them useful citizens.
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Champions again: Sialkot clinch T20 Cup
Sialkot Stallions add a sixth title to their bag of National T20 Champions.
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Analysis: Energy crisis - Conferences are no substitute for courage
Unless the government seriously reforms the entire power sector, the country will effectively shut down completely.
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Making it explicit: We will talk to the Haqqani network, says PM
Gilani lays out mechanism for negotiations with Taliban and other militant groups.
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Power crisis: PML-N to back street protests
Angry demonstrators ransack GEPCO office, attack police checkpoint in Gujranwala.
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Licencing war: Thais still waiting for full 3G access
It is one of few South Asian countries, like Pakistan, yet to embrace 3G.
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Violence: Grenade attack in Lyari
Unidentified men on motorcycles tossed the grenade at a shop at Niazi Chowk and fled.
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Physical assault: Man arrested for raping 10-year-old
He was charged for the crime after the medical examination came through.
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Floodwater drainage: District administration to provide Rs2m
The committee will examine, evaluate and decide how to drain the standing rainwater.

















































