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Lecture: SALU seminar on a prosperous society
A health structure is also important as lack of pure water leads to waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea and typhoid.
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Sindh tarraqi pasand party: Leaders acquitted in murder case
Four members of the Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party (STPP) were acquitted in a murder case on Friday.
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Somali pirates: Governor meets hostages’ families
Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan ensured his full support to Pakistanis who are in the custody of Somalian pirates.
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Terrorism: Police defuse bomb in Railway Park
The Railway police received information about a bomb installed on the tracks.
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Navy bus blast: Injured officer passes away
Chief Petty Officer Mohammad Ashraf succumbed to injuries in PNS Shifa Hospital.
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Health: Press club dispensary to open on May 16
Medicines, specialist doctors and sample collections for diagnostic tests would be available at the dispensary.
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Ali Muhammad Dahiri: Bar associations condemn murder
SCBA president Asma Jahangir and secretary Qamar Zaman Qureshi in a joint statement expressed shock at the murder.
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‘Special friend?’: Petition filed to ‘clear Sharif’s name’
Petition prays that the Foreign Ministry be directed to lodge a strong protest in this regard with the United States.
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Clean water: Warnings of gastro outbreak
Wasa has asked residents to take precautionary measures against gastroenteritis during the summer season.
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Rape victim: Family accuses police of harassment
Victims says she will commit suicide if she is not provided justice.
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Social security: Women protest against BISP staff
Party leaders appeal to party leadership to intervene in the matter and restore the aid.
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Conference questions: JI barred from holding conference
Ameer JI Sialkot Hafiz Tahir Aslam strongly criticiseS the district administration of Sialkot.
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Facilitating Farmers: Gujar Khan, Taxila get wheat centres
Two wheat centres have been set up in Gujar Khan and Taxila to facilitate local farmers.
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Outreach: US Ambassador attends Quetta jirga
Jirga convened by Nawab Ayaz Jogezai, Pashtun leader and convener of one of the largest Pashtun jirgas in the country.
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Protesting target killings: Strike over HRCP activist murder
HRCP says this is not the first time human rights activists in the province have been targeted.
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Case preparation: US officials train Pakistani prosecutors
Most suspects are able to get acquitted due to a lack of adequate case preparation by government prosecutors.
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International cooperation: Pakistan elected to three UN bodies
ECOSOC of the United Nations has elected Pakistan to the membership of three of its subcommittees.
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18th amendment implementation: CCI passes on its recommendations
The federal government will continue to fund public universities and the HEC under the next NFC award.
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Crackdown on protesters: US imposes sanctions on Syria
The move had been promised as Washington seeks to punish Syria for its brutal crackdown on opposition protesters.
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Af-Pak-US talks in May: Haqqani
Pakistan's ambassador to the US denies reports of Pakistan advising Afghanistan against US partnership.
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Batsmen face Afridi’s wrath after series-win
Misbah leads Pakistan to an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
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Be firm with Pakistan on extremism: Miliband
Milband calls on the US along with Pakistan's neighbours to keep trying to engage politically and economically.
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Political violence: Four activists laid to rest
Mourners block major thoroughfares, demand inquiry.
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1956 was the only year political views could be expressed freely in Pakistan: BM Kutty
Analyst argues that had the military takeover not happened, Pakistan would not have split.
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Royal party: Zardari celebrates Queen’s birthday
Zardari attended a reception at the British High Commission to celebrate the 85th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Gilani says Bahawalpur will not be left out
No political force is opposing the creation of a new province, claims prime minister .
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National Assembly: Lawmakers pledge a break without spending
Rabbani submits activity report on the implementation commission.
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HEC recognition: ACCA granted masters degree equivalence
HEC’s move is likely to put a dent into the dominance of the local CA.
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Saudi (in)justice: On death row, despite having paid diyat
Saudi authorities sentenced Rahman to death after he was convicted of murder.
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May Day: Rally to ‘revive’ the labour movement
Labour Day to be observed in twin cities to remind the ruling classes of the working masses.
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‘26 Pakistanis in Saudi jails for non-payment of diyat’
Khar says Islamabad requesting Riyadh for fine waivers.
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Tribute: Writer A Hameed’s death condoled
Death of Hameed a great loss to Urdu literature: Chairman Pakistan Academy of Letters.
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No headfirst jump into politics for Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Under Jahangir Badar’s guidance, Bilawal will work with PPP leaders.
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Striking doctors: Yet another protest threat
This will make our jobs insecure and deprive us from all perks and privileges: doctor.
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Police encounter: Alleged kidnapper killed in raid
Three other suspects arrested in relation with 28-year old man’s abduction.
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Pakistan-India ties: To break the ice, demilitarise Kashmir
‘Islamabad Dialogue’ aims to bridge gaps between the two countries.
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National security committee: Parliamentary body seeks redesigned foreign policy
Government seeking to shift towards an emphasis on regionalism: Khar.
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Pakistan conducts successful flight test of Hatf-8 missile
Pakistan conducts a successful flight test of the indigenously developed air launched cruise missile, Hatf-8.
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Official visit: 'Heritage Museum a great experience'
Indian Secretary of Sports lauds Lok Virsa for beautifully depicting Pakistani folk culture.
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Sino-Pak relations: Scholars advise cooperation in rebuilding Afghanistan
Pakistani scholars exchange views with Chinese delegation at IPRI.
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Hajj scam probe: SC orders govt to reappoint original investigators
SC will pass an order for cancelling the notifications for their transfers if the govt fails to comply.
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Workshop: Learning about case preparations, trial skills
27 prosecutors from K-P learn about common mistakes in prosecution.
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Afghan transition: President Karzai moves to allay US concerns
Sends pro-US Dr Ghani to Islamabad for follow-up meeting on Pak-Afghan commission.
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Global warming: Higher number of floods, droughts in the future
The average temperature in the country has risen by 0.6 Celsius in the past 100 years.
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20th convocation: Fragile law, order has not affected education in K-P, says VC
87 students graduate from Frontier College for Women.
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Gilgit-Baltistan shocker: Nationalist candidate wins Ghizer by-poll
Chief election commissioner says poll turnout highest-ever in history.
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Sakhi Sarwar shrine blast: Bomber may be targeted by Taliban
Intelligence agency says TTP plans to kidnap or assassinate Umer Fidai.
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PML-N seeks to form rival alliance
Party to start talks with religious groups, nationalist parties.
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Target Killing: Former MQM MPA gunned down
Liaquat Qureshi sustained one bullet and succumbed to his injuries.
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NICL scam: FIA head ‘lied’ to get Qureshi transferred
FIA director-general claims all money embezzled from NICL has been recovered.