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G-B hospitals: Gilgit hospital to be upgraded
CM announces allowances for doctors, paramedics .
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Disease awareness: Thalassaemia rate high in Malakand
Al-Fajar Foundation arranges blood for more than 200 patients.
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Behind bars: Over 3,000 outlaws held in 4 months
Police seized over 161kg drugs, 346 arms and recovered 86 cars during the first quarter.
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Water woes: Frustrated Pindiites take to streets
Locals protest against WASA for failing to provide basic facilities while hiking bills.
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Mother’s Day: Islamabad festive but not fete
People appreciate media in keeping the day ‘alive’.
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Land grabbing: Influence wins over the law yet again
Authorities claim ignorance over land grabbing, insist on ‘identifying the problem’.
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Gilani to warn US over Osama raid: Telegraph
PM will take an aggressive stand to shore up the government's position in a national address.
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Property battles: Widow turned out of home by son and in-laws
Woman has appealed to the authorities to restore her property after she was turned out by her relatives.
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Pakistan asks Iranian minister to cancel visit
The minister was due to hold discussions on Pakistan’s alleged support to Jundullah.
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PM moves to allay concerns of new ally
Gilani reassigns cabinet portfolios to help address concerns of new political allies.
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US aircraft may have distracted PAF
PAF sets up special committee to probe the violation of the country's airspace by US helicopters.
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Gilani may announce parliamentary probe
The proposal, if accepted, will ask opposition to join the panel and help fix responsibility for the operation.
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Land for Bin Laden’s hideout purchased by his courier
Costing slightly over Rs4 million, the land was purchased from three different sellers.
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Obama ratchets up pressure on Pakistan
US president says Bin Laden had ‘support network’ in the country.
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'Heads will roll' says Haqqani
Information to be shared with the world if incompetence found.
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Cricket: Floodlit Tests to be debated
Debate to centre on progress of day/night first-class matches to warrant a trial at the top level.
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Cricket: Nazimabad Sports claim PCL title
Nazimabad Sports beat CA Sports Sialkot by six wickets in the final.
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Athletics: Jeter, Blake win sprint titles
Jeter won in 10.86 seconds, the fastest time in women's athletics meet this year.
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Football: ‘Mourinho’s ban excessive’
Uefa handed the Portuguese a five match ban for his verbal outburst following Champions League semi-final defeat.
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Formula one: Todt wants test ban lifted
It was crazy to have unlimited testing during the year, but to go from unlimited to completely banned is not right.
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Accident: Two cleaners drown while clearing drain
Residents panicked after the two hired sweepers failed to emerge after 30 minutes.
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Results: New public service recruits announced
Results of the pre-interview written test announced.
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Sindh assembly: New session starts today
Chief Minister to present three-year progress report of the Sindh government during the session.
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Timber market: Blaze destroys two shops
Two fire-fighters, injured while trying to put the fire out.
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Water supply payments: HDA gives private schools a week
Water supply to be disconnected if schools fail to clear dues.
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Liberal Solutions to End the Power Crisis
Policy has focussed on investment, it needs to focus on the consumer.
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Kick-starting the great engine : Could Silicon Valley be ‘Made in Pakistan’
Instead of jumping onto an overambitious mode we need to capitalise on our existing strengths.
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Becoming a Pilot: Young thalassemia patient's wish becomes reality
Gets both her wishes of becoming a pilot and setting up a blood transfusion centre.
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Swat’s power crisis
It appears that for the people of the Swat Valley, crisis never ends.
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Faiza Mujahid: Don’t call me doll
There was a time when a female musician could hardly be seen as anything but a sex symbol. Mujahid is changing that.
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Was bin Laden really calling the shots?
Doubt and derision in Pakistan at the suggestion that Osama bin Laden's hideout was Al Qaeda central.
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Villagers bemused by hunt for bin Laden's trail
"Have you found Osama yet?" villagers shout at passing cars of reporters.
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Positive Pakistanis: Fountain of hope
To those suffering from mental illness, Dr Haroon Chaudhry brought hope of a better life.
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Al Qaeda incorporated: Franchises and affiliates
Al Qaeda’s franchises and affiliates still flourish in the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, North Africa and Pakistan.
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Pyaari ammi!
She washes dishes, sets dinner tables, cleans houses to take care of the most precious person of her life- her mother.
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I regret losing to India in the World Cup semi finals: Shoaib Akhtar
Bowling superstar Shoaib Akhtar on teamwork, playing for Pakistan, and his nose.
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Boxing: Pakistan to compete in China
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has confirmed the country’s participation.
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Balochistan Unrest: Snatching of NGO vehicle foiled
A bid to snatch vehicle of a non-governmental organization (NGO) was foiled in Gandakha area.
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Transgender Associations: Indian she-male delegates welcomed
Pakistan accords warm welcome to delegation of Haryana’s she-male association.
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Medical School: FJMC convocation on 11th
The Fatima Jinnah Medical College will hold its 11th convocation for graduates of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
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Prisoner’s Torture Claim : Judge issues notice to SHO for May 12
An additional district and sessions judge on Saturday issued notice to the station house officer.
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Removing Epd’s Seal : Steel rerolling unit faces prosecution
The Environment Protection Department (EPD) lodged an FIR against a steel rerolling unit.
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Accountability Court : Witnesses testify against Sadiq
An accountability court recorded statements of three prosecution witnesses in a reference against Ahmad Sadiq.
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Triple Murder: Couple, daughter killed over enmity
A group of unknown men opened fire on a couple and their daughter over an old enmity on Saturday.
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‘Honour’ Killing: Woman shoots daughter
A woman shot and killed her daughter over refusing to marry the man she had chosen for her.
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Farming Foibles: Small farmers ignored by Food Dept
Farmers in the Sahiwal tehsil staged a protest against the Food Department.
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Danish Schools: Documentary screening in all schools
Educational institutions in the Khanewal district will play a special documentary on the Daanish school initiative.
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Rising Inflation : ASEAN focuses on food, energy security
Indonesia called on fellow Southeast Asian states to “give serious attention” to soaring food and energy prices.
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Gas Deal: Woodside signs ‘historic’ agreement
A historic Australian $1.5 billion agreement has been reached.
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Tribal Enmity Dispute leaves one dead, two injured
Unidentified men gunned down a man and severely injured two others in the Usta Mohammad area.