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Doorway to the boss: The Secretary
Behind her desk, she sees all, knows all but is rarely ever heard.
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BHC ruling: Plea to transfer Bugti murder case rejected
The administration has promised to take every possible step to protect the accused.
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Balochistan Assembly session: Legislators slam PIA for scaling back flights
House passes unanimous resolution against management of national flag carrier over alleged discriminatory practices.
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Full calendar: Supreme Court benches constituted for key cases
Three judges will hear the contempt of court case against Imran Khan next week.
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Water projects: MPs apprised of plans to resolve energy woes
Work is under way on several dams to store and harvest rain and flood waters, says Water and Power Minister.
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Bankrolling LeT: Indians claim Tunda’s network leads to LeT
Two suspects rounded up for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit currency.
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Identity crisis: For lack of a surname
Thousands of children can’t go to school because they do not know their father’s name.
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Violating procedures: Govt circumvents rules for Khosa’s appointment
Official sources say neither the position was circulated nor the handpicked candidates were interviewed.
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LoC tensions: Pakistan accuses India of killing two women in Kashmir
One house and two cars also destroyed in Kotli.
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FATA Secretariat website hacked in protest against Indian aggression
Group of Pakistani hackers called Haxor Crew allegedly behind the act.
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Car monetisation policy: Audit authorities detect irregularities worth Rs20m
Top bureaucrats exploited the govt scheme to curb misuse of staff vehicles.
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Provincial watchdogs: Sindh Assembly yet to form PAC, standing committees
Opposition members agree committees keep govt depts in check.
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Universities in parts of Sindh welcome new admissions policy
Claim that Karachi University’s policy is biased.
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Reviving cultural heritage: Water seeps through Sadequain’s mural
No experts or equipment available in Pakistan to fix famous artist’s work on Frere Hall ceiling.
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Bar vs bench: LHCBA condemns ‘abuse’ of contempt law
‘Contempt law is meant to get court orders implemented, not protect courts’ dignity’.
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The BJP and the numbers game
BJP and its allies must win 240 seats. If the allies deliver 78 of these, that leaves the BJP 162 to win.
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Further thoughts on Independence
I have personally never heard anybody in Pakistan express other than admiration for what India has achieved.
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Death penalty under the microscope
It is time to recognise what differentiates people, state from extremists, who wantonly disregard value of human life.
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Women’s rights: Two steps backwards
Running brothel-houses and secret bars for men does not become a matter of honour but a woman casting a vote does?
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Missing the Trees for the Woods
The prevailing policy is to reject everything, advocate from outside the system and wait for the ‘revolution’.
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PM denies Javed Laghari another term as HEC chairman
Laghari will complete his current tenure of four years on August 26.
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Pakistani Taliban sack commander for welcoming govt talks offer
TTP distances itself from Muaweea's comments, says the commander has no more role in the outfit.
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Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 19 runs, clinch 2 match T20 series
Hafeez claims three wickets as Zimbabwe restricted to 160 for 6, 19 runs short of Pakistan's total.
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Court rejects Musharraf security fears in Bugti death case
Musharraf is facing charges in several high-profile cases, including 2007 murder of Benazir Bhutto.
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Rigging in PP-150 Lahore: PTI protest ends, but fight to go on
PTI members were protesting against what they claimed was rigging during by-elections by PML-N office bearers.
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Islamabad standoff: Sikandar’s 'accomplice' taken into custody
Mubeen Khan is reported to have accompanied Sikandar when he was bringing weapons from Kasur.
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Curfew imposed in Bhakkar following sectarian clash
A clash between two religious groups on Friday had left 11 people dead.
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Nine in every 10 Pakistanis are anxious: Survey
This is the largest proportion across the globe according to the study.
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Lucrative post: PM picks Nasir Khosa for World Bank job
Development neither confirmed nor denied by PM’s secretary.
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Misuse of funds: Gilani used cars to entice voters
Vehicles worth Rs190 million were bought through industries ministry for illegal distribution.
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Riveting fights in Senate overshadow NA
The morning after viciously contested by-elections, the NA looked doubly morose and yawn inducing Friday.
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Jamaat Khana Attacks: More security for Ismaili community
He was holding a meeting with a four-member delegation of the community which called on him at his office.
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Commonwealth huddle: PM accepts Colombo summit invitation
Sri Lankan foreign minister opens two-day trip, delivers invitations.
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Attack on art: Silence on Indian front, decry Pakistani artists
No serious condemnation, criticism from Indian artists, media on gallery attack.
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Praise for restraint: Kerry lauds Nawaz’s India policy
Prime minister says Islamabad is seeking dialogue with Delhi, discusses border flare-up with US secretary of state.
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Balochistan sees highest turnout of voters
Only 22% voters came out to cast ballots for the two National Assembly seats NA-1 Peshawar and NA-13 Swabi.
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Syllabus upgrade: Sexual health rights to be incorporated in curriculum
The campaign has taken Barelvi, Deobandi and Ahle-Tasheeh ulema on board.
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New stakeholders: IP gas pipeline could be extended to China
Pipeline has been made part of Pakistan-China economic corridor.
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Budgetary support: ADB questions irregularities in BISP before fresh lending
Auditors unearth Rs147 billion irregular payments, lending agency raises credibility issues.
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Censorship and fear
Today there exists voluntary self-censorship, inspired by persecution, prosecution, public opinion, intolerance fears.
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US soldier sentenced to life in prison over Afghan massacre
Bales pleaded guilty to the killings in June in a deal that spared him the death penalty.
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By-poll highs and lows
The PPP’s strong showing in Sindh and the PML-N’s in Punjab also displays before us a divided country.
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Welcome step
In a somewhat expected decision, the DCC decided that there would be no attempt to talk with home-grown militants.
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Adding injury to insults
Degree of demoralisation our law-enforcement agencies have suffered was evident from Sikandar episode on August 15.
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By-poll irregularities: Special PHC bench constituted to hear case of voting ‘ban’ on women
Senior officials, returning officers, jirga members summoned to appear on August 26.
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Consolidating losses: Opposition parties reclaim lost glory in by-polls
PTI retains winning streak in K-P, loses only one vacated seat to ANP.
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South Asia’s wretched women
Centuries-old assault of women has acquired a certain level of acceptance now, it has become part of South Asian gene.
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Talks are the only way forward for Pakistan and India
Pakistan’s existential threat today will be India’s tomorrow. Hold back invites trouble. To not talk is holding back.
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PCB issues notice to Rashid Latif
Former cricketer asked to present evidence regarding Indian bookmaker.
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Shehzad, Afridi set up 25-run win
Pakistan batsman fires 70 off 50 as tourists beat Zimbabwe in 1st Twenty20.