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Masood Paracha’s demise on August 18 ended his 35-year-long affair with music, but his store remains open.

Located in Jalalabad, the tomb’s construction has been disrupted twice earlier.

Global consultant McKinsey presents fixes to pressing problems.

Financially supported by World Bank, the electronic system would allow the dispensation of “speedy justice".

Adopt a wait-and-see approach by showing complete lack of interest in recent auction.

Draft aims to empower body with financial and administrative independence.

Govt will have to commit to implementing politically unpopular reforms.

Senior member Rahimdad Khan says a visit to Peshawar is not on the cards yet.

I love how we pretend we are puppets and America makes our hands move in whatever direction it likes.

Veteran batsman helps tourists post 90-run lead on day three of first Test.

India progress into semi-final on better head-to-head record.

DIG operation lamenting short posting of 2, 3 months is telling comment on seriousness of Sindh govt in fighting crime

Hearing the clarity with which PM spoke about Karachi, how govt wants to bring it under control, I am optimistic.

Says it will help concerned authorities track down criminals.

Interior minister contacted all opposition leaders to ensure attendance on the day of the conference.

36% of the respondents said that they did not use websites that asked for their real name.

Says he will nominate two names for the post within two days.

The date for the Nawaz-Manmohan meeting is being worked out, says Foreign Office.

Nawaz commends Zardari, says he wants him to leave with pleasant memories.

Injured in Bannu blast include 11 children.

Dismisses plea to declare the US an ‘enemy state’.

Gandhi was taken to the hospital in New Delhi on August 26 after she felt unwell during a debate in parliament.

Says senior police officials will investigate whether Musharraf is to be implicated on murder charges.

Large number of cabinet members accompanied former premiers on visits.

Plans to reinvigorate his party after his tenure ends this week.

Obama cleared the first hurdle in his race to win domestic congressional backing.

Says PTI’s policies against feudal lords will help him in his push for a Seraiki province.

The party’s core committee will convene on Sept 6 to decide the nature of coalition.

Policeman at Governor House killed, Pirabad police station attacked.

Police feel sidelined as preparations begin for operation.

Say country will suffer if parties try to influence ‘an indiscriminate operation’.

No case reported in province so far this year.

Asks US to uphold UN Charter and refer the matter to the United Nations.

Executive Board approves $6.7 billion loan; Islamabad to receive $540 million immediately.

Nisar says Sindh CM will supervise the operation; dispels impression federal govt encroached upon provincial powers.

TTP militants flushed out from 90% areas; rehabilitation process will start soon.

Anti-trust body recommends withdrawal of discriminatory tax.

Pakistan is now relying on Iran to fully finance the project.

Law and order, cost of terrorism and corruption eat away previous gains.

Threatens to go on strike after September 14 if demands are not met.

It is unfortunate that the August 11 speech has not been found, we have lost something immensely valuable.

ANP’s Afrasiab Khattak claimed the fact finding committee's conclusions were based on collective responsibility.

Directs hospitals to provide free treatment in state-run hospitals.

It is time to close Bagram and it is time for Pakistan to do its part.

It will be difficult for the majority of Muslims the world over to support possible military action in Syria.

President says he is looking forward to the end of his tenure.

Shackled by predatory actors thriving on conflict, Prime Minister cannot impose a political solution in Karachi.

The petition demanded that US be declared an enemy state and diplomatic personnel be expelled.

The detainees remain under US control at the prison north of Kabul.

Multiple committees to be formed to tackle the crisis.