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Exchange program: 35 students gather for pre-departure orientation
The students will have the opportunity to show everyday Americans the true face of Pakistan.
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Militant intentions: Taliban plan tit-for-tat if N Waziristan attacked
Terrorist leaders plan attacks on parliament, PM.
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Nationalist parties oppose census in Balochistan
Parties say the exercise should be delayed because of the deteriorating law and order situation.
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Eight bodies found near Attock district
Police say victims were probably killed at a different location almost four days ago.
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Demand for action: MQM leaders condemn targeted killings
MQM leaders urge government to take immediate action against elements involve in target killing.
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9/11 case: ‘His faith has kept him strong’
The family of Khalid Shaikh Mohammad believes he is innocent.
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APML rally: Musharraf backtracks on return plans
Musharraf says he will come back only if his party is successful in a ‘show of strength’.
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Militant outfits clash: Rivals claim Mangal Bagh fled to Afghanistan
Khyber Agency-based Ansarul Islam urges authorities to arrest the chief of archrival Lashkar-e-Islam.
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Taliban claim training 1,000 bombers at secret camps
A purported Taliban associate says ‘we have three facilities exclusively for fidayeen’.
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Free Hajj: Minister summoned over irregularities
Officials claim Bilour misused his Hajj quota and accommodated two dozen pilgrims for free Hajj in 2010.
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US cannot succeed without Pakistan: Gilani
Pakistan not part of the problem, but can play a vital role in turning the tide against terror.
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Media being kept at bay on fake degree progress
The scrutiny of legislators’ academic credentials has been taken over by CEC.
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Parliament biggest obstacle to economic reform: Sheikh
Finance minister says govt is cognisant of the need to be financially self-sustaining and committed to tax reform.
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Gilani orders revamp of energy sector
No new gas connections for six months, heads and boards of directors of all state-owned oil and gas companies removed.
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South Asian peace: Singh sees improved ties as a feather in the cap
Indian PM Manmohan Singh says he would consider his job "well done" if ties between the two countries normalise.
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Blasphemy law : Speak now or forever hold your peace
Compassion is the key to tolerance, say speakers.
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Facts and fiction about the war on terror
None of the writers have first-hand knowledge of the unfolding of events.
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Under observation: FBI spied on Beatles, Jackson
The files say that other stars like Frank Sinatra, John Denver and Jimi Hendrix were also spied upon.
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Up next: The Hangover II music to hit shelves
International artists, including Kanye West and Black Eyed Peas have collaborated for the music to the film.
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Going global: Oprah’s network to travel overseas
Preparations are underway to introduce the network to international audiences.
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No Representation : India’s no show at Cannes Festival
Last year, Indian film Udaan became the first film to represent India in the official section in the last seven years.
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Preference: Green chooses ‘Voice’ over ‘X Factor’
The 36-year-old said yes to a job as one of four celebrity coaches on “The Voice”.
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Giving back: Taylor Swift buys parents $1.4 m house
The three-bedroom, 5,000 square-foot estate, built in the 1920s, is said to be recently renovated.
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Police arrests several Hizbul Tehrir members during protests
Clashes left a policeman and several Hizbul Tehrir protesters injured.
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Afghan peace push: It’s now or never
The US should realise that now is the time for peace because the July drawdown will embolden the Taliban.
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Easypaisa and Zong 4G enter into strategic partnership
Easypaisa’s collaboration with Zong 4G promises more security and convenience to the millions of Pakistanis...
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Terrorists driven out of K-P: Asfandyar Wali
ANP chief says the terrorists have been restricted to Fata only.
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Welcome to the jungle
The causes of this violence are many: political rivalry, sectarian tension, ethnic hatred, a bigger slice of the pie.
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10 things I hate about adulthood
The need to make money. I’m used to having my self-worth measured by the number of ‘A’ grades on my report card.
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Tennis: Aussies level with Ukraine
Australia endured a mixed day in their Fed Cup World Group play-off tie
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Inflation: Chinese monetary tightening to continue
China continues to tighten monetary policy in efforts to tame inflation: central bank chief.
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Individual Subscribers: UAE to curb BlackBerry usage
UAE will stop individuals and small businesses accessing the most private data services of BlackBerry.
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Chemicals: Aditya Birla Group buys unit for $187m
Aditya Birla Group says it acquired a unit of local chemicals maker in an all-cash deal.
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Australia: Disasters to slash growth by 1%
The disasters led the treasury to downgrade growth forecast from 3.25 per cent to 2.25 per cent.
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Correction: International Steels IPO
The Express Tribune inadvertently reported the International Steels received Rs150.8m for its initial public offering.
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Football: Barca win would be ‘giant step’
Barcelona coach says beating Real Madrid would be a "giant step" towards retaining Spanish league title.
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Formula One: Ecclestone quizzed by prosecutors
Formula One boss questioned during investigation into irregular payments during sale of commercial rights.
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Cricket: Sri Lanka to announce captain next week
Chairman of selectors says the matter will come under debate soon.
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Cricket: Thomas out of WI ODI squad
Devon Thomas out of ODI against Pakistan due to illness.
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Golf: McIlroy on top in Malaysia
Rory McIlroy takes two-shot lead into the final day of Malaysian Open.
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Golf: Ogilvy on top at Texas Open
Geoff Ogilvy was part of a rare seven-way tie atop the second-round leader-board at the Texas Open.
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Polo: Seniors outclass Youngsters
Lahore Polo Club beats Youngsters in an exhibition match in Lahore.
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Cricket: Medicam dominate first day
Medicam Group wins against UBL at first day of Patron’s Trophy Grade II final.
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Karachi University: MA results announced
Results of MA Previous regular annual examination 2009 announced.
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Transitions: Funeral prayers of MQM member held
Nauman Bukhari was killed in a shooting and is buried in Model Colony graveyard.
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HEC Devolution: Varsities to get quarterly installments
Sindh govt decides to provide quarterly installments of funds to universities if they don't receive share from HEC.
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Transport: Jadoon justifies raise in bus fares
Sindh Minister for Transport says the last time bus fares were increased was in June 2010.
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Salaries: Doctors call off strike
YDA Sindh has withdrawn strike call at government hospitals.
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Robbery Charges: Court orders arrest of 30 policemen
petitioner claim 30 police officials forcibly entered a house and robbed the residents at gunpoint.
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Roots Academic Awards: 220 students given prizes
Success does not come overnight, we nurture it over the years, said branch head of Mirpur Campus.