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Bomb kills two pro-government militia members in Darra
The group were digging in the tribal district of Darra to look for antiquities.
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Historic win: Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 24 runs
Captain Misbahul Haq was the leading run scorer for Pakistan and remained not out with 79 runs.
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Minor girl raped in Faisalabad
Punjab Chief Minister Punjab takes notice of incident. Five suspects, including two brothers, arrested.
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Rights groups slam India death sentence for rapists
New Delhi gang rapists were sentenced to hang for the brutal rape of a 23-year-old woman on a bus last December.
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Four Chinese ships in disputed waters: Japan
Japan and China in a major dispute over islands, no sign of compromise.
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Pakistan's release of Taliban has resulted in no concrete progress: Afghan officials
Release of 33 Taliban prisoners has not helped peace process, some have even returned to the battlefield.
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DSP killed in Karachi
Two unidentified people, reportedly on motorcycles, fired on his car.
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Five-year-old raped in Lahore: IG Punjab presents report to SC
It has been reported that the victim is out of critical condition.
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Audit report: No records, no distribution and no Ushr
AGP points out corruption, mismanagement in Zakat collection, disbursement.
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Ishratul Ebad resigned from Sindh Governor post
He has faxed his resignation to the Presidency and Governor House.
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Ghazi murder case: Police chief forms new team to quiz Musharraf
At least four on the new team were suggested by the complainant.
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Making headway?: TTP hands over list of prisoners to govt
Five-man panel drafts list of demands.
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Sartaj Aziz, Khurshid share concerns at Bishkek
Judicial commission on Mumbai attack will visit India on September 23, says Aziz.
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Stalled process: Govt wins one-week reprieve for NAB chief
SC warns govt of ‘consequences’ if it fails to make the appointment.
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Targeted operation: Rangers refuse prosecution, investigation powers in Karachi
Sindh home dept officials say the paramilitary force has no expertise in these areas.
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CNG stations to stay shut for four days in a week
CNG closures will occur for two periods of 48 hours each in all parts of Sindh.
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Child mortality: Pakistan tough place for children to stay alive, says report
Unicef report for 2013 highlights dismal situation, offers recommendations; some see silver lining.
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Caught in action: Residents shoot down crocodile chasing man
Wildlife dept vows to take action against suspects.
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FBR picks about 42,000 cases for tax audit
Move aimed at catching taxpayers giving incorrect information.
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Goodwill spirit: Centre likely to waive Rs29 billion investment in Saindak project
Committee working on transfer of project ownership to Balochistan.
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Development work: ECNEC approves Rs26b for reviving Pakistan Railways
Several projects with incomplete costing withdrawn, planning committee reprimanded.
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Monetary policy: State Bank raises discount rate by 50bps
Surprise hike likely to cope with relatively higher inflation figures.
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Karzai hopeful Mullah Baradar’s release will revive peace process
Taliban leaders say the second-in-command will never ‘betray’ Mullah Omar.
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India’s tri-series plan: PCB must not agree to BCCI’s convenience, says Khalid Mehmood
Former chief asks Pakistan board to give priority to home series.
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Syria: Putin 1, Obama 0
President Obama and his advisors must also stop and take stock.
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Abdul Qadir Khan dissolves Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan
Politicking through small, isolated groups is wrong, says Dr AQ Khan.
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'In the name of God': CJ asks courts to be wary of pardons
Apex court to look into the pardon case; CJ wants to identify if law is being evaded.
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Lahori Roots: Resurgence of theatre in the original hub of arts
Weekend Theatre Festival will begin on November 22 and will go on till January 12.
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Zinda Bhaag: Pakistani film nominated for Oscar consideration after 50 years
Pakistan's film industry is back, says director of Zinda Bhaag, Meenu.
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Indian cricketer Sreesanth banned for life on spot-fixing charges
Sreesanth, who has played 27 tests, was arrested in May by Delhi police.
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No vegetables, only fresh juices and meat for Islamabad gunman
Rs0.2 million have been spent on Sikandar's medical care, out of which around Rs0.1 million was spent on antibiotics.
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Gunmen torch NATO tankers, kill driver in Kalat
The attackers fired rockets and bullets at the convoy of 15 oil tankers traveling from Karachi to Afghanistan.
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New Delhi gang rapists sentenced to death: Judge
Judge Yogesh Khanna rejected their lawyers' plea for a lighter sentence.
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Champions League T20: Faisalabad Wolves issued Indian visas
The Faisalabad outfit, led by Misbahul Haq, are scheduled to start the qualifying stage from September 17.
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Conducive environment must for meeting between Nawaz, Manmohan: Salman Khurshid
Khurshid meets Sartaj Aziz in Bishkek, discusses ceasefire on the Line of Control, Mumbai attacks.
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PTA axes 'immoral' cell phone love chat
PTA says ban was enforced to protests from parents and lawmakers.
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Syria crisis: Assad agrees to surrender chemical weapons
Demands US drop ‘politics of threats’; says move a result of Russian persuasion.
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United against terrorism: Imran congratulates Nawaz over ‘good start’
Says MQM needs to make important political decisions.
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Remembering a great: A journalist like no other
I H Rashid spent his life fighting against the suppression of the press.
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Former MQM lawmaker remanded for seven days
Nadeem Hashmi is a suspect in the murder case of two constables.
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Curbing losses: Government kicks off privatisation of PIA
Decides to put up 26% of airline’s shares for sale in initial stage.
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Beyond condemnations: Islamabad to raise US drone campaign at UN
Preparations started in consultation with missions in Geneva and New York: FO.
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Shorter routes: SMS ‘T’ to 8655 for Karachi traffic updates
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First-half earnings: Resilient small banks spring surprise, beat Big Five
Profits rise 10% despite low credit growth, falling margins.
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Oil, gas companies: Govt to seek provinces’ consent before privatisation
Matter will be taken up in meeting of Council of Common Interests.
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Provincial affairs: PPP leader urges Imran Khan to stop ‘interfering’
The former minister said provinces should be created on administrative basis.
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We don’t need to run after India: Shoaib Akhtar
PCB should work to strengthen national team, says former fast-bowler.
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Diversified services: Online FIR facility launched for overseas Pakistanis
Action will be taken once the relevant police station is notified.
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Kayani's term as COAS should not be extended: Imran Khan
PTI Chairman said that cases against former president Zardari needed to be re-opened.
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How wrong you were Maestro…
The General Manager of the Orchestra, Nikolaus Bachler, was the most sensitive to the quite valid criticism.