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Missed deadline: PTI overwhelmed by reams of data
Senior official says no sinister motive behind the delay in filing financial data before ECP.
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Clock of immunity: Zardari to stay in country, reorganise party, says Khosa
Constitutional experts say a former president cannot run for elections or head a political party for two years.
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Adjournment motion: PPP to oppose PIA’s privatisation
Rabbani, Ghani press over debate in Senate.
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Six feet under: Suffering indignities even after death
Incessant paperwork and medico-legal formalities required to transport bodies of loved ones.
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Poll rigging: Tehreek-e-Insaf wants dismembered body to speak up
The committee was dismantled after calls from several political leaders.
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Legal perspective: Syria gas evidence must be sound
Security Council can authorise a strike against a sovereign state only after all peaceful means are exhausted.
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Six-week ordeal ends: Police rescue kidnapped Palestinian student
Kidnappers demanded Rs50 million ransom.
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Firefight in Mand: Frontier Corps repels attack, kill 7 militants
The Baloch Liberation Front fighters partially damaged two helicopters, spokesperson claims.
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Poison gas attack: US president backs off imminent Syria strike
Says he has decided to launch a military strike but only after Congress approves it.
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Back in Wali Bagh: Asfandyar unveils plans to reorganise ANP
Endorses PM’s peace roadmap; opposes army operation in Karachi.
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Global fluctuation: Oil prices raised by up to Rs5.89
Full impact of hike passed on to consumers of all petroleum products apart from HSD.
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$52.6b ‘black budget’: US spies see Pakistan as ‘intractable target’
Classified document reveals Bin Laden raid was guided from space by a fleet of satellites.
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Rising stars: The man behind Q Mobile’s success
CEO Zeeshan Akhtar’s focus on quality makes company a big name.
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Four-way fight for broadcasting rights
Bidding underway for upcoming South Africa, Sri Lanka home series.
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PPFL kick-starts new season today
Domestic football league to stage 10th edition amid changes in policies.
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Obama to seek Congress' approval for military action against Syria
US President says the US has positioned assets in the region near Syria.
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No turning back for the PPP
In my opinion, Zardari's only enduring achievement was ensuring PPP govt successfully completed its five-year term.
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The ‘evil’ in our textbooks
In justifying Partition and Pakistan’s creation, must we keep things so biased and simplistic? Must we breed hatred?
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Muslims and white-collar jobs in India
In Indian cities and towns, Muslims are at the bottom of the ladder in the ‘regular wage/salaried’ category.
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The Dark Side of the Moon
What we lack in the fight against the Taliban is made up by increasing the intensity in the war on technology.
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Pakistan’s hockey ignominy
With every defeat, coaching staff is changed. How can players learn if new strategies are introduced every few months?
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Pakistan condemns US drone strike
Says such strikes also set dangerous precedents in the inter-state relations.
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Former greats call for changes as nation mourns hockey 'tragedy'
Former captain Islahuddin says Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif should address the crisis.
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TTP deny secret peace talks with government
"I categorically deny holding of peace talks on any level between Taliban and Pakistani government," Shahid said.
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'Extraordinary amount of financial details' behind PTI delay in submitting statements
Due to intraparty and general elections, PTI auditors had to deal with a lot of financial details, says spokesperson.
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Police foil car bombing in Islamabad
Car was unregistered and had been loaded with 125 kilograms of explosives, says police.
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Sikandar mentally fit, cannot be discharged yet: PIMS spokesperson
Dr Ayesha dismisses all rumours about Sikandar fleeing the hospital.
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Islamabad, welcome to FATA
As someone who alternately lives in both the tribal areas and the federal capital, I am forced to compare both.
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Attack on FC troops in Turbat, 10 militants killed
Two important militant commanders are reported to be among the injured.
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US drone kills four in North Waziristan: Officials
The drone fired 2 missiles at a house in the Mir Ali area.
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Cricket: Pakistan wrap up series with emphatic win
Misbahul Haq awarded Man of the Match, Muhammad Hafeez gets Man of the Series.
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Bara Kahu attempted bombing: Suspect sent on judicial remand
Police looking for three more members who were allegedly part of the plot.
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Preparing an olive branch: Panel of prominent figures to hold Taliban talks, Fazl
JUI-F chief says negotiations will start within a month’s time.
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Agri-land erosion: Nowhere to plant the seeds
With the land beneath their feet literally swept away, disgruntled people of Southern Punjab continue to suffer.
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Preventive measures: Zardari travel curb plea, govt response sought
Supreme Court to hear the matter on September 3.
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Possible terrorist reactions: Spy agencies warn of death row fallout
Terrorists to execute high-profile hostages if death penalty moratorium ends, according to reports.
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Politicians rush in where angels fear to tread
A dime-a-dozen cynics may not agree, but Sheikh Rashid Ahmed did act big in the National Assembly on Friday.
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Seminar: Breastfeeding can save babies’ lives, doctors say
There has been no improvement in the rate of decline since 1990.
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Karachi violence: Govt’s about-face on shadowy group
Expunges references to Mohajir Republican Army from report submitted in Supreme Court.
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Beginning of the end?: Preliminary talks with Taliban paying off says report
Possibility of Taliban snapping contacts with al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi explored in talks.
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Absent president: PTI mulls interim city appointments
Aleem absent from party functions since EOBI scandal emerged.
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Hold your barrels: EIA report ‘exaggerates’ Pakistan’s shale potential
Experts suggest it is high time to carry out a focused study on shale gas and oil prospectivity.
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Fleet replacement: PIA seeks Rs3.3 billion for acquiring 10 aircraft
ECC to decide on flag carrier’s request in upcoming meeting.
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Inflationary pressure: Oil prices likely to rise up to Rs4.71 per litre
Fluctuations in international market putting pressure on local prices.
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Zimbabwe set to face Pakistan despite row over wages
ZC has failed to meet that deadline.
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Time’s up: Free healthcare still a distant dream
Doctors claim expenditure will far exceed allocated budget.
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Roadmap to prosperity: A step towards greater transparency
PTI has so far promulgated the Right to Information Ordinance and announced an accountability commission.
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Neighbourhood watch: Karzai’s visit polarises opinion
Afghans debate whether the president achieved anything or returned empty-handed.
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Afghan endgame: Intentions vs Interests
Pakistan needs to be cautious. It cannot cleave to its insecurities and expect a solution.
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Syllabus changes: ‘Imran’s vision of uniform curriculum far from reality’
Officials say government first needs to employ qualified teachers.