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Football: Alves own-goal pushes Almeria down
An own goal by keeper Diego Alves gave Real Zaragoza a 1-0 win over Almeria.
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Cycling: Gilbert victorious at Liege
Belgium’s love of cycling’s tough one-day classics came to a dramatic crescendo.
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Judo: Sukkur clinch Sindh championship
Sukkur won the inaugural Rural Sindh Judo Championship in Mirpurkhas.
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Football: Milan coach targets four crucial points
They could even win the title this weekend if they beat Bologna at home on Sunday.
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Music Diva: Madonna to compose song for W.E
Madonna is set to practice her music in her directorial debut film W.E, as she will compose a score for the film.
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Royal Frenzy: US surpasses UK in online coverage
Just four days away from Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton.
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Homage: Flyover dedicated to Mehdi Hassan
A flyover and a park in Karachi will be dedicated to singer Mehdi Hassan.
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Pakistan to receive up to $600 million from CSF by July
Minister met development heads from China, UK, Germany, Iran and Afghanistan during U.S. trip.
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13 accused in Mukhtaran Mai case set free
The 13 accused in the Mukhtaran Mai gang rape case have been acquitted and released from jail.
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Timeline: Pakistan tainted with attacks in 2011
Here are some of the attacks since the beginning of 2011.
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Pakistan Coast Guards crack down on foreign liquor smuggling
Sources reveal 2,586 bottles of liquor and beer of foreign origin were seized from Kumb area near Pak-Iran border.
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Talks with India essential for peace: PM
Gilani says ties with India are based on equality and respect.
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WikiLeaks: Pakistan raps move to defame ISI
ISI is being wrongfully defamed and is under exclusive control of the military says Rehman Malik.
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MQM submits deweaponisation bill in National Assembly
The bill demanding deweaponisation of the country submitted in a bid to control violence.
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Lawyers supporting dictators being promoted: Asma Jehangir
SCBA President says this kind of behavior discouraging for competent candidates.
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Imanae Malik Case: Doctors issued non-bailable warrants
A judicial magistrate on Monday issued non-bailable warrants for two doctors.
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Accident: Three killed in Coastal Highway collision
Three people were on Monday killed while two others were injured in an accident on the Coastal Highway near Uthal.
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10 more days: House census to continue till May 5
The house listing exercise in the country has been extended for 10 days on the directive of Prime Minister Gilani.
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Pakistan Embassy: Food served to Japan tsunami victims
Cooked food for 900 persons at a relief centre set up at Minato Primary School in Nishinamaki city.
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Missing Person Case: Recovery plea disposed of
The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition for recovery of a missing person.
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Govt Service: Pharmacists for same pay as doctors
The Pakistan Pharmacists’ Association staged a protest in front of the Punjab Assembly.
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Nicl Scam: Court dismisses Moonis bail petition
Special Court Banking Offences Judge Abdul Rasheed on Monday dismissed a bail petition moved by Moonis Elahi.
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Health: GCUF to establish model pharmacy
A model pharmacy is to be established in Government College University Faisalabad.
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Murder: Landlord accused of helping killer
Local residents protested against a local landlord after he refused to hand over an alleged murderer to the police.
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Hunger Strike: Prisoners refuse food for third day
In the Civil Hospital prisoner ward, a prisoner’s strike continued for the third day on Monday.
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Abducted: Woman and 2 kids kidnapped
A woman and her two children were abducted in broad daylight on Monday.
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Electric Shock: Man dies after touching truck cable
Chowni Sulehriyaan Sialkot Cantt resident, truck loader Mohsin, was electrocuted.
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Confrontation: Policeman killed in shoot-out
Hussain Shah, a police constable, was killed in an exchange of fire with robbers near Pir Mangrio.
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Contract Expiration: DG NAB unwilling to step down
Rana Zahid Mehmood is persistent in keeping his post even after expiration of his contract on April 21.
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Politics: The PPP cannot be divided, says Mehdi
The dream of dividing Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will never come true, said PPP Secretary Information Waqar Mehdi.
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Sanitation: Sewerage water floods city centre
This filthy water is now entering houses and spreading diseases like malaria.
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Uproar: Transgenders protest against murder
A protest was held against the murder of two transgenders, Wasim and Kali, on Monday.
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Employment woes: ‘Clerks should be given a 100 per cent raise’
The authorities should give clerks a hundred per cent salary raise as suggested by their charter of demands.
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Urdu university: Memorial for Moin Akhtar
They recalled his immense contribution to the realm of fine arts.
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Contractual employees: SSGC removes retired workers
SSGC was following orders issued by the Supreme Court to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.
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Tax Relief: CM withdraws hike in water tariff
He said the decision of imposing additional charges has been withdrawn as people are already obligated to pay dues.
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WWF Carnival: Roots secures 1st Position
The 1st “Best stall presentation” award was taken by Rootsians.
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Unpaid Dues: Tube well arrear issues resolved
An agreement between inhabitants of Swati Pathak-I and committee members for payment of arrears will be signed.
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Regional Languages: Two books in Khowar launched
In a bid to preserve the local language of Chitral, two books written in the Khowar language were launched.
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Questionable Timing: ‘Property rights for refugees soon’
Prime Minister of AJK Attique Ahmed Khan says government will provide three-wheeled motorcycles to disabled persons.
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Supply woes: Protesters demand regular gas supply
Traffic blocked, tyres burnt; DC insists deal on the way.
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Thar coal reserves to solve power crisis: Adviser
Claims the move will put economy back on track.
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Invigilators in two exam centres dismissed
Officials supervising examination centres at Girls High School Kashrote and Boys High School have been removed.
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Protest camp: Parachinari youth still hopeful for a change of tide
Demand reopening of road link to Parachinar, government intervention to protect them from the Taliban.
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Petition against detention: Relatives seek release of five acquitted men
The terror suspects were arrested in 2008 for possessing explosive material.
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18th Amendment: Archaeology dept devolved
The archaeology department in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) has been devolved and placed under the Ministry of Tourism.
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Minister promises reopening of road within two days
Fed up and fuming, youth march on parliament.
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Spring Splash: Fun-filled competitions kicked off
Students of Preston University participated in the first day of a week-long festivity “Spring Splash 2011”.
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Violence against women: Change minds, broaden horizons
Media urged to do more than just reporting.
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Power outages threaten spike in malaria
Experts at World Malaria Day discuss the danger of rising cases.