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Bin Laden raid: Gilani slams US unilateral operation
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani condemned the unilateral operation by US forces in Abbottabad.
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Somali Pirates to be paid tonight
The amount will be deposited in the bank account of the Egyptian shipping company owner, Abid Elmagaid in Cairo.
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YouTube video of the day: Letters to friends across the border
The CAP and the Indian NGO Routes2Roots help connect the younger generation of the two nations.
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Al Qaeda facilitators operate openly in Pakistan
Key groups include LeT and Tablighi Jamaat, as revealed by files of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
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No law restricts president from political participation: Awan
Former law minister says the constitution does not bar the President of Pakistan from participating in politics.
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India has right to build Wullar Barrage: Indian secretary
Construction of the Barrage is in violation of Indus Water Treat: Pakistan secretary.
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Cycling: Leopard withdraws from Giro
Giro teams believe Leopard Trek made the right decision to quit the tour.
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Football: ‘FIFA needs to reform’
Britain sports minister calls for urgent reform of Fifa World Cup bidding process.
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Hockey: Bahawalpur thrash Rawalpindi
Bahawalpur thumped Rawalpindi 25-0 in the fourth match of Girls Hockey Tournament .
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Cricket: Snubbed Karachi players to hold protest
Protest lodged against the PCB and the selection committee for ignoring cricketers from the city.
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Football: Liverpool set sights on United
Dalglish believes his team are improving fast enough to mount a serious challenge.
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Tennis: Mazhar to face Farooq in U-14 final
Marib Mazhar defeated Nazif Ahmed mixed under-14 championship on Wednesday.
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Commonwealth Games: Australia, Sri Lanka lodge 2018 bid
The two cities vow to spend billions of dollars to build new accommodation, hotels and infrastructure.
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Somali pirates: $2.1m ransom collected
Burney told sailors that the $2.1m ransom was collected and will be transferred in the requisite bank account soon.
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Salaries: Doctors threaten strike from May 18
YDA will boycott work but emergencies and operation theatres will remain open.
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Kidnapping: Teachers seek govt help for professor
The kidnappers have demanded Rs10 million for the release of professor.
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Polio eradication: ‘Routine immunisation rate is only 69%
Sindh Health Minister requests that education department officials assist the government in the next campaign.
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Development: Water supply scheme completed
Governor’s Secretariat encouraged people to boil water before use and adopt hygienic measures to protect themselves.
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Currency: Rupee weakens
The rupee ends weaker at 84.93/98 to the dollar because of increased import payments.
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Pak-IMF: Talks commence on targets, reforms
The meetings were moved to Dubai after Osama bin Laden’s death, when IMF refused to come to Pakistan.
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Anti-dumping: Court removes duty on chemical
Court allows the refund of duty deducted on the import of raw material.
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Mobile phones: Nokia launches recycling drive
Campaign aimed at providing easy solution for recycling of mobile phones, accessories, chargers and mobile batteries.
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Bank Of Punjab: 11 branches to be opened this year
This is welcome change in SBP's policy: BOP.
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Terrorists: ‘Permission for extradition by courts’
Petitioner alleges that the Pakistani government had been handing over Pakistanis to America for kickbacks.
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Goodwill: India releases eight Pakistani prisoners
Interior ministry officials handed over the men to the Edhi Foundation.
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Heist: Gang of 7 robs bank and flees
Band of robbers steal Rs4.2million from the Habib Bank Limited.
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Tie Breaker: PTU postpones protests
PTU told reporters that a notification had been recently issued in this regard.
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Police find girl’s body in field
Police officials confiscated the body and sent it to Nishtar Hospital for an autopsy.
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Dog bites: Case registered against landlords
Police registers case against landlord for unleashing dogs on 7-year old neighbour.
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Zulqarnain Haider reverses retirement decision
Zulqarnain Haider has reversed his decision saying he is available to play at every level.
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Mumbai attacks: US terror trial opens
Upcoming Chicago trial could lend credence to suspicions that ISI was involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks
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Underpaid: Teachers take to streets in Quetta
Hundreds of teachers march across the city demanding pay raise.
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Search operation: Two NATO containers torched
Containers were returning to Karachi from Kandahar after supplying military hardware to Nato and Isaf forces.
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Indian Air Chief: ‘OBL killing has redefined Indo-Pak ties’
Death of Bin Laden has put Pakistan in “an uncomfortable position": chief
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Terror bid foiled: Explosive device defused in Nowshera
Device was planted to target school buses on the road: police.
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High courts: Zardari confirms 19 additional judges
15 Additional Judges of LHC were confirmed with the decision.
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Reject US aid, says Imran Khan
PTI chief said Pakistan is now more vulnerable than at any time in its 63 years of existence following the OBL raid.
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Bin Laden operation: US envoy summoned
US Embassy denies ambassador was summoned - says meeting was routine.
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Russia, Pakistan pledge coordinated fight against terror
President Zardari kicks off three-day trip to Russia in a visit aimed at deepening ties.
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Five killed in Pak-Afghan border clash
Initial reports suggest that the clash erupted following unprovoked firing by the Afghan national army.
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SC demands 3 year record of target killings in Balochistan
Chief justice observed that law and order is deteriorating as a permanent IG has not been posted in Balochistan.
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Pakistan opens third nuclear power plant
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani inaugurated a 330-megawatt nuclear power plant built with Chinese assistance.
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ICC pondered sting operations to catch match-fixers
Lorgat said the use of a "mystery shopper" could help weed out possible fixers.
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SC seeks record of other cases against ZA Bhutto
Case adjourned till third week of June.
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Pakistan due to get $300m in US security reimbursement
Pakistan is likely to get $300 million from the United States for costs incurred in fighting militants.
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Embroidery for a cause: Keeping Afghan girls in school – a priority, not charity
Initiative aims to ensure refugee girls stay in school while earning money.
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Ishaq Dar may lead opposition in Senate
Javed Hashmi tenders resignation from the NA.
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Charges of corruption in philanthropy: Red Cross team accused of selling off rations
Relief organisation drowns out hope for flood victims in Gharikhero.
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Opposition poles apart on inquiry demand
PML-N man seeks judicial commission to probe Abbottabad episode.
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MQM announces referendum on US raid
Party seeks responses on matters of national security, government’s performance.