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Bridge on Islamabad-Peshawar motorway blown up
Bridge near Rashakai area in Nowshera partially damaged by a bomb placed underneath.
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EU sanctions Syria's Assad for first time
The EU condemned "the ongoing repression in Syria and the unacceptable violence" against peaceful protesters.
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All terrorists killed in Navy base operation: Rehman Malik
Malik confirms the death of four terrorists; mentions two suspects may have escaped the navy base.
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Navy says PNS base under control after attack
At the end of PNS Mehran operation, 15 dead and several injured. TTP claims responsibility for attack.
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Protecting the leader: Benazir sought, PPP ignored US advice on security
American officials stressed that Pakistani government was responsible for providing security to Benazir Bhutto.
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Funding extremism: Benazir spoke of Saudi-funded camps in 1996
Benazir spoke to US officials about existence of training camps that could be swamping terrorism.
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Pakistan 101 for American diplomats: US confident of nukes’ safety, despite al Qaeda presence
Cable sought to address tough questions that would be raised about Obama administration’s policy.
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American assistance: Nawaz Sharif too sought US help to protect himself
Cable says his office contacted US consul general in Lahore.
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Wikileaks: Political doublespeak — at its finest
On display, at the in-camera session of parliament.
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Taliban calling: Man gets threatening phone calls
Accused had made several threatening phone calls to rice dealer and mill owner.
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Buried under: 7 killed after mosque wall collapses
Wall was being refurbished when it collapsed.
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Property dispute: 2 men torture parents, turn them out
Police officials say the men had fought with their parents over a property issue.
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Under the table: Cop arrested for demanding bribe
Citizen alleges that ASI demanded Rs12,000 from him to file his case.
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Calamity: 2 killed, 25 injured in storm
Windstorm damaged standing crops, uprooted trees and destroyed electricity poles.
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Obstruction: PMA wants bridge relocated
PMA says the idea of constructing a bridge in front of hospital gate was 'ridiculous'.
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Competition: PU librarian secures second position
Competition was organised by Pakistan Literary Club and BIZTEK.
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Timeline: Major attacks on the armed forces in Pakistan
A timeline of some of the major attacks on Pakistan’s armed forces.
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Obama in uk : British-Pakistanis to protest drone hits
A cross-section of British-Pakistanis will hold a protest rally against drone attacks in Pakistan.
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Promoting culture: Photo exhibit at Malakand University
A photo exhibition was held at Malakand University
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Worse than musharraf: Baloch lot has not improved: Zehri
Sanaullah Zehri has said that the situation in the province is worse than it was during Musharraf’s era.
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Honour-killing: Young man, woman shot dead
A man and a woman were killed in the name of honour in the Gareebabad area on Sunday morning.
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Porous borders: 61 Afghan prisoners sent back
A number of Afghan nationals enter Pakistan daily.
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Who are the Pakistani Taliban?
The militants have shown time and again that they can inflict heavy casualties wherever they want.
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Background and motives: Who is Mullah Omar?
Taliban acknowledge Mullah Omar as their supreme leader who wields control through the supreme leadership council.
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Green revolution: Going back to the basics
Entrepreneurs highlight benefits of organic vegetables.
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World’s fastest growing market: Mobile banking could be the next big thing
It has to be visual and multi-lingual for faster uptake in India.
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Crash boom bang: Oil to head south
Black gold has so far been a safe bet but the party cannot go on forever.
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Twitter alert: Questions surround Karachi Navy base attack
Twitteratti voice shock and anger, raise questions about the terrorist attack on PNS Mehran base.
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Attock Civil Defence : Bomb squad with no tools, cars with no tyres
Official spills beans on sordid state of first responders; admin claims all is well.
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Foreign tourists back out of trips post Osama
Hotel owners and tour operators tell how the May 2 incident has adversely affected tourism industry in the north.
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Man, family thrashed by hotel waiters
Guest had an altercation with one of the waiters on the bill.
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Rural festival: After four years, Lok Mela returns to Islamabad
The festival aims to promote folk culture and includes participants from remote areas.
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Water, water nowhere, not even a drop to drink
Many areas in Gilgit have been without water for the past four days.
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Effective vigilance: ‘Terrorist’ caught off-guard
The suspect armed with explosives and grenades claimed to have links with Taliban leaders.
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Acid thrower arrested
Muhammad Irfan was arrested from a hideout in Islamabad within 48 hours of the crime.
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Inside jobs: Cash starved CDA’s largesse continues
Auditors unearth massive corruption and malpractices in the civic agency.
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Pakistan calms Saudis after Bin Laden embarrassment
Rehman Malik promised Saudi officials he will share results of inquiry.
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Oil imports: Pakistan seeks extended credit terms from Kuwait
Request made during president’s recent trip; KPC invited to build refinery in Pakistan.
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Overstaying guests: New strategy for Afghan DPs’ repatriation
Two-year ‘window of opportunity’ devised in consultation with UNHCR .
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Well-connected network: Drug traffickers funding Taliban, al Qaeda, says FIA
Money being channelled through Hundi, Hawala agents in Peshawar, Fata.
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PML-N blocking new accountability law: Awan
Former law minister says the party is busy raising non-issues.
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Nepotism allegations: SNGPL hiring continues to violate govt policy
Nearly three dozen candidates recruited without any advertisement.
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Annual audit : Irregularities found in CAA procurements
Rules flouted in award of licences: auditor-general’s report.
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Immigration laws: Kuwait bans visas for Pakistani, Afghan nationals
Ban was issued due to difficult security conditions in the five countries, say media reports.
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South Asian nuclear safety in fallible hands: US expert
Says Pak-India posturing we often see was not witnessed even during the cold war .
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Condolence reference: APMA vows to fill Shahbaz Bhatti’s shoes
Minorities alliance to remain united to finish mission of slain minister.
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Legislative logjam: New law on accountability stalled since 2009
Bill has yet to move out of the law committee in the National Assembly.
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Hate literature: Mullah Omar wants you!
Magazines glorifying Afghan war circulated freely through the post.
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Movement to topple the govt soon: Imran
PTI chief says mid-term polls are the only solution to tackle the nation’s problems.
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Kharotabad incident : ‘Officials stole valuables from corpses’
Video footage shows police official separating chain from body and pocketing it in a dubious manner.