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China denies citizens held hostage in Pakistan base attack
Chinese technicians were moved to safety because of the assault.
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You’re fired: 250 PARC employees sacked without prior notice
Terminated people accuse the body of clearing space for political appointments.
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Pirwadhai attack facilitator handed down 10 years jail term
Proceedings against other terrorists underway.
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Golra police fail to submit report on botched raid
Man was shot dead during raid, mother pleads innocence.
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Know your clout: Capital’s mega structure stalls mega payments
Centaurus yet to pay Rs816 million to CDA; blames the civic agency for not providing basic amenities.
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Sexual harassment in UoP: ‘No one willing to testify against the big guns’
Report by Sitara Ayaz-led committee ready to be presented to the CM.
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Seminar: Promoting tourism
Pakistan with its diverse cultures, people and landscapes has attracted 0.7 million tourists to the country.
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Fuel shortage: Nine days dry
Damaged Alam Bridge causing petroleum shortage in Baltistan.
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Tuition fee waiver for flood victims
G-B speaker rebukes officials for failing to implement govt orders.
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Unabated crime: Insecure residents demand strong policing
Kallar Syedan has become a den of burglaries, kidnappings.
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Local CNG Cylinders: Financial constraints stagnate initiative
Project by Ministry of Science to introduce locally made CNG cylinders is lying in doldrums due to lack of funds.
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US embassy extends its premises to 8.5 acres of land
Spokesperson denies claims that construction funds are coming out of aid.
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NAB affairs: Officers refuse to obey superior’s orders
NAB Punjab refuse to obey orders from Rana Zahid Mehmood whose contract as DG NAB expired.
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Pre-trilateral talks: ‘Islamabad not seeking privileges’
Talks to focus on regional security, the fight against terrorism and peace talks with Taliban: reports.
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Reko Diq mining licence: SC gives stakeholders one day to resolve issue
Court cannot decide; licence renewal Balochistan govt’s prerogative: CJ.
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US behind PNS Mehran attack, says Nawaz Sharif
PML-N chief says current govt’s ‘inept’ policies destabilising country.
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Siege at Mehran: Nation believes armed forces lost, says Altaf
Says defence institutions must review their policies on terror.
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Civil Aviation Authority audit: Aircraft purchase deal draws auditor’s ire
The auditor-general finds violation of procurement rules in the transaction.
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Sindh assembly: New Sindhi Adabi Board Corner
The corner has been set up because of efforts made by the board’s chairman, Makhdoom Jameeluz Zaman.
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Inquiry launched into Chechens’ killings
A private witness presents a mobile video of the brutal incident.
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Punjab Forensic Science Agency: Forensic scientists face verbal abuse
Project director accused of humiliating them ‘to hush up wrongdoings’.
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Afaq’s freedom appeal - Not enough evidence to start trial: SHOs
Mere allegations cannot be accepted and so cases should be quashed, argues Afaq’s lawyer.
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Revised budget estimates: Budget deficit set to swell
Govt spends more, collects less than projected; expenditure shot up at the cost of development.
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Visiting Russian general opens security talks
Top Russian military commander meets Kayani to discuss post-Osama regional security, say official sources.
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President grieved: Hakim Ali Zardari passes away
President's father dies due to multiple organ failure. Funeral at 5pm in Nawabshah.
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PNS Mehran: Official naval complaint at odds with ministry
FIR says ‘10 to 12’ terrorists stormed the naval airbase; PM authorises navy to conduct probe.
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NATO ‘concerned’ about Pakistan’s nuclear security
Rasmussen says he is confident Pakistan's nuclear weapons were safe, but admitted it was a matter of concern.
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Battling to become Mr Universe
Rahim prepares for global event deprived of government’s support.
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Osama raid: Pakistan returns wreckage of US helicopter
Obama's advisor calls measure "too little, too late" to mend frayed ties, as Gates admits to "trust deficit".
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Comedy legend Rangeela's sixth death anniversary
The 9 time Nigar award winner left a vacuum in Pakistan's show business that can not be filled for decades to come.
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FIR lodged: Discrepancies emerge between police report and navy statements
Navy chief had claimed in a press conference that all terrorists had been killed.
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Vivacious Veena bounces back
Star recovers from car crash, looking forward to several new projects.
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Navy Chief to conduct investigations into PNS Mehran attack: Gilani
PM assures of government cooperation to upgrade security of military installations.
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Kundi asked for recruitment ‘favours’: Hoti
Kundi presented a list of 19 people to be appointed illegally.
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The Obamas in UK
Obama will be looking for British support for democratic change offered by the Middle East uprising.
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Naval base attack weakens Pakistan's counter-terror surveillance
Two P-3C Orion patrol aircraft were destroyed in the May 22-23 attack at Pakistan Naval Station Mehran.
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Pims learns nothing from Hajj scam
Pims administration flouting criteria and merit in selecting staff for Hajj mission.
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How did six Taliban hold off 100 security forces for 16 hours?
The small group of militants who attacked the PNS Mehran naval aviation base in Karachi gave its defenders no time.
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Afridi likely to miss Ireland tour
Sources say Afridi wants to spend more time with his ailing father.
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Snooker: Australia to host World Snooker Tour
We also have new events in Thailand and Brazil within the next few months: World Snooker Chairman.
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Cricket: PCB snubs Raza after arrest
The former off-spinner will have to appear in a court hearing.
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Football: Arsenal’s Bendtner wants out: Agent
Thomas says the 23-year-old Danish international ‘is 100 per cent determined to change club immediately’.
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Formula One: ‘Monaco will suit McLaren’
McLaren team principal claims his cars will be well suited to the unique demands of the track.
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Olympics: IOC launches bid process for Games
London is preparing to stage the 2012 Games while the 2016 edition has been awarded to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
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Qurtaba chowk shooting: Hearing deferred due to lawyers’ strike
Advocate moved the petition against interior minister, Punjab home secretary and inspector general of Punjab Police.
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Hajj Policy 2011: Adjournment in petitions on quotas
All tour operators demanded Hajj quota whereas Saudi Arabian government has imposed ban on quotas.
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Property battles: One killed, two injured
Injured were shifted to Nishtar Hospital, where 42-year-old Ahmed Ali succumbed to his injuries.
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Protest: Bad news for the news business
Protesters said that by demolishing the market the workers were being exploited.
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Irrigation: Benazir Canal scheduled for 2012
Arif Aziz said the canal would irrigate the land of 12 union councils in the district.
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Road accidents: 2 killed in separate incidents
They were walking along a road near Bagho Bahar when a speeding trolley crashed into them.