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Book launch: Depicting the real losses of the 2010 floods
The book signifies the trust people lost in their administration and leadership.
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Army trains 30,000 police units to combat terrorism
Trainers include those from the Special Services Group.
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Water trouble: 10-hour power outage leads to water shortage
The demand for water tankers went up to 600 on Wednesday, CDA sources said.
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In GHQ attack case, court seeks deputy AG’s response
Fixes Oct 4 for next hearing.
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National consultation: National agriculture policy needed to fight food insecurity
Speakers say malnutrition among women and children would affect productivity.
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Medical marvel: Though no vaccine exists, IIU permits distribution anyway
Homeopath allowed without background verification, administers untested vaccine on students and staff.
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Sarafa Bazaar theft: Sons confess to stealing Rs120m worth of jewels
Police officials had been grilling ‘insiders’ after the sudden recovery of the valuables.
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Campus Security: Police action demanded near Fuuast
This was demanded by the president of Pasban Karachi, Shaikh Muhammad Shakeel.
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Cops Sent Home: Ten police officials suspended
SSP Umer gave all police officers strict orders to take stern action against any official found supporting criminals
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Searching For Health: Three-day meet on diabetes in Dec
Organised by the Dow University (DUHS) and the Diabetics Association of Pakistan.
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Defending Human Rights: Engage social workers, say trainers
The seminar consisted of three days of training on standard operating procedures for social workers.
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Foreign Relations Iran sends relief goods to Sindh
A delegation led by Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najar called on Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah.
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Going Global: Mehran Uni signs MoU with Malaysia
MoUs with the universities of Malaysia, Putra and Petronas, three of the top five universities in Malaysia.
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Jobs Available: Vacancies in the antiquities department
The Sindh antiquities department has announced a number of vacancies for posts below BS-16.
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Annual Meetings: Work on promising oil and gas field begins, says OGDC
OGDC has started work on promising Zin Block which will have a significant impact on the energy sector
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PSO To Promote Its Lubricants Range
PSO had increased its turnover to Rs975 billion compared to last year’s Rs877 billion.
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Steel manufacturers: Chinese firm to help set up billet mill
New plant to have total production capacity of 300,000 tons per year.
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Full text of the APC resolution
Conference briefed by Khar and Pasha on the security environment of the country.
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India-Pakistan trade: India tackles non-tariff barriers head-on
Pakistan to lay out roadmap for MFN status to India in November.
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Rs500 Old-Design Notes: Sept 30 last date for exchange
central bank cautioned people that it would neither exchange nor be liable to pay any value after the deadline
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Payout: SSGC declares 25% dividend, 5% bonus
SSGC has earned a net profit of Rs4.72 billion in financial year 2010-11 as compared to Rs4.40 billion in the previous
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Power Dues: 15% concession for defaulters
to encourage them to pay their power dues and get connections restored which were severed more than a year ago.
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Enhancing Productivity: ‘Safe workplace key to sustained growth’
the key to sustained growth, enhanced productivity and high morale of the employees is a safe workplace.
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Insurance Products: Summit Bank, New Jubilee sign deal
Summit Bank will sell life insurance products under the umbrella of Bancassurance
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Coal: Pak Steel cargo reaches Port Qasim
Another ship carrying 55,000 tons fine iron ore from Iran also arrived at Port Qasim
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Environment Protection: Indus Motor, WWF launch programme
programme is to engage students and teachers to foster a sense of responsibility towards nature conservation.
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APC consensus: 'Give peace a chance'
Pakistan rejects US allegations against ISI and Haqqani network, vows to continue peaceful dialogue with all parties.
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Gas explosion in Islamabad hotel injures six
Blast was a gas explosion on the Citi Hotel's fifth floor. Injured shifted to PIMS.
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Football: Bayern eager to keep Heynckes
Heynckes has a contract with Bayern until 2013.
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Table tennis: All Pakistan women event underway
Eight national teams and 32 players will display their skills during the tournament.
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Cricket: Bravo to Chennai in CLT20
Dwayne Bravo hit a 25-ball 46 as Chennai Super Kings registered their first win at the Champions League T20.
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Swimming: Aussie Olympic hope in hit-and-run
Kenrick Monk’s Olympic preparations were in turmoil with a broken elbow sustained.
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Rugby: Australia back NZ in costs row
Australia backed New Zealand’s call for changes to international rugby financing.
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Chess: Anand suffers shock defeat
After two tough draws, Anand looked down and out as the world number six played out a perfect match to force the win.
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Cricket: Samuels cleared to bowl
Suspended from bowling after being reported for a suspect action in 2008.
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Kallar Kahar accident: Inquiry teams meet survivors, record statements
The inquiry teams are appointed by CM Punjab and motorway police.
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Saudi Arabia — is the change enough?
There is no doubt that allowing women to drive will unsettle the clerics in the Saudi hinterland.
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Fashion Week 2012: Karachi gears up for fashion fest
The event will feature over 24 designers including both aspiring and established designers.
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The United States is in league with India: Musharraf
Musharraf criticises US - says "Indians are allowed to do whatever they are doing in Afghanistan".
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Asian Highways: Pakistan elected network chairperson
Pakistan’s ministry of communications has been elected as chairperson of the Asian Highways Network Group.
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Flood Relief Efforts: Radio channels launch fundraising drive
Radio Pakistan is providing broadcast material from the flood-hit areas to private FM stations to motivate donors.
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Indian-administered kashmir : Cops among 9 killed in violence
Five militants, two policemen and an army lieutenant were killed in a clash.
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Driving ban violation: King revokes woman’s lashing sentence
Saudi King Abdullah has revoked a sentence of 10 lashes imposed on a woman for breaking the ban on women driving.
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Hajj pilgrims: Restrictions on travel lifted
The lifting of the ban will benefit 10,000 pilgrims.
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UN membership: Palestine’s plea sent to UNSC committee
Any application for UN membership is considered by the council.
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Afghan elite questions future of peace talks
In meeting with President Karzai, political elite questions whether insurgents were able to seek political settlement.
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MQM-H chief’s detention: Notices issued to Sindh government officials
Petition filed earlier on Thursday says Ahmed's detention is a violation of the constitution.
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Dengue fever infects over 12,000 in Pakistan
Authorities in Lahore blame crisis on prolonged monsoon rains and unusually high seasonal temperatures.
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More US military action in Pakistan possible: Graham
Senior Republican US senator says US may go beyond drone strikes, did not advocate sending US troops into Pakistan.
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Back in the game: SC repeals lifetime poll bar on Balochistan senator
Says Rind cannot be prohibited from contesting elections for life.

















































