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In a meeting with US mission deputy chief, Nisar discusses issue of prisoner-swap deal.

Phone operators working at helpline services have a tough job in which lives are at stake.

Attendance is visibly higher at girls’ schools than boys’.

Neuplex complex opens its doors on Thursday with screens ranging from 50 to 60 feet.

Letters sent by Lashkar-e-Islam militants blames a local of ‘bad character’.

Earnings surge following a marked decrease in bad loans.

Lacking seven teachers, Muhammad wonders whether the current faculty would be nearly enough to teach the intake.

Ms.T investigates the world of celebrity moms and the pressure they face to lose weight.

Gender ambiguity is a hush-hush topic, and lack of awareness among health practitioners delays timely diagnosis.

Rampant extortion exposes chinks in the state’s armour, undermining its authority.

Urges federal govt to implement his ‘six points’ to restore peace in Balochistan.

Owners of expensive properties and luxury cars to be brought into tax net.

Jumbo AP-BFW makes last journey, to a scrap-dealer.

32,000 health workers to be mobilised, awareness campaigns to start soon.

Interviews to be conducted in Lahore, Multan and Islamabad.

Officials claim it will soon be introduced in schools to ensure presence of teachers and students.

Matta hosted its first ever book fair, to a very encouraging public response.

The music video epitomises everything about time, wait and worldly desires.

Says DNA test will lay to rest all doubts about the late chieftain’s grave they think is symbolic.

If left unchecked, the disease could develop into a pandemic.

The corner in the library has been named after veteran writer Tahir Afridi for his services.

Omar Associates to back IBSF world champion with Rs2million.

Despite a bar on issuance of arms licences, former premiers Gilani, Ashraf approved 187,189 permits.

At IBA Bookery.com, sellers are able to get a better price compared to selling it in the market.

Says hostile attitude towards the public will not be tolerated.

‘Peshawar kay bäm-o-dar’ captures anecdotes, archives, but financial constrains prevent it from being accessible.

How citizens can help fill the void after a decade of dictatorial rule.

PASSCO makes profits at the expense of farmer prosperity.

Historical perspective on analysing problems.

Nations engaged in conflict for long periods lose growth momentum.

Transition will be beneficial not just to telecoms but local communities as well.

A framework for welfare of labour is more important.

Two suspects rounded up for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit currency.

Thousands of children can’t go to school because they do not know their father’s name.

Official sources say neither the position was circulated nor the handpicked candidates were interviewed.

Top bureaucrats exploited the govt scheme to curb misuse of staff vehicles.

Opposition members agree committees keep govt depts in check.

Claim that Karachi University’s policy is biased.

‘Contempt law is meant to get court orders implemented, not protect courts’ dignity’.

Development neither confirmed nor denied by PM’s secretary.

No serious condemnation, criticism from Indian artists, media on gallery attack.

Prime minister says Islamabad is seeking dialogue with Delhi, discusses border flare-up with US secretary of state.

All but the most important carvings, some 33,000 in number, are to be replicated.

Man forced to flee Gujranwala with family, leaving house and workshop behind.

Saqib added that when he first saw the leopard cub he got scared.

Director relies on a bucket full of childish narratives to convey an uplifting story.

Major parties fight it out for sought-after vacated seats in Karachi, Thatta, Sanghar, and Shikarpur.

People living on islands have to swim in the dirty waters to clear it for boat engines to work.

Brokerage house to launch drive to train the ‘next generation’ of equity traders.

Two seats fell vacant after elected legislators were killed in separate attacks.