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Monsoon flood death toll rises to 96
A population of 89,439 has been affected and 2372 houses were destroyed, says NDMA spokesperson.
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Hockey team for Asia Cup announced
Salman Akbar has been appointed as the goal keeper for the Asia Cup.
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Nisar calls for committee to investigate PTI election rigging claims
The interior minister said that the committee should be given a month to complete its findings and proposals.
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Mobile SMS service for collecting vehicle information launched in Punjab
Information related to one’s car can be collected by sending car number on 7080, service will cost Rs1.40 per SMS.
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Monsoon rains: 300 villages under water
Monsoon rains continued in several parts of the country, causing hundreds of villages to be flooded.
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Arshad Pappu murder: ATC issues arrest warrants, orders immediate arrest
The court orders police to present offenders in court in the next hearing, which will be held later this month.
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Recipe: Stuffed chicken with spinach and feta cheese
Give your daily dinner a face-lift by stuffing chicken with a Greek-style mix of spinach and feta cheese.
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Pakistan condemns violence in Egypt
The army-backed interim government imposed a month-long nationwide state of emergency.
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Mortar shelling by Indian army injures 3, damages home in Kotli
Tension between the two countries was set off by a series of unprovoked cross-border violations.
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India PM tells Pakistan to stop 'anti-India activity'
The Congress prime minister was speaking from a bullet-proof enclosure at the historic Red Fort.
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Missing CM: ANP moves adjournment motion against PTI's Khattak
Khattak did not attend flag hoisting ceremony on August 14, ANP leader claims he was sleeping.
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17 dead as rain swamps towns, villages in K-P, Punjab
NDMA issues flood warnings, over 10,000 people to be evacuated.
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New Benazir Bhutto airport: Inquiry blames CAA for delays, cost escalation
Says the amount has gone up 22 times than the initial cost.
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Police battle dacoits in Karachi, 3 policemen killed
The operation is underway and the exchange of fire continues.
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History of disaster: Floods affecting lives, economy since independence
Floods in the last five years caused more damage than the calamities of the last 63 years.
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LoC flare-up: Pakistan will show restraint, Nawaz assures UN chief
PM calls for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tension.
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Existential threat: PM vows to defeat terror
Nawaz says he is confident the ‘scourge’ can be defeated with the support of people, armed forces.
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Independence Day: Dr Malik offers olive branch to insurgents
Balochistan CM expresses concerns over the volatile security situation in the province.
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Massacre in Cairo: Egypt junta crushes Mursi supporters
At least 235 dead as forces smash protest camps; Brotherhood claims toll is higher.
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Drenched festivities: Rain hampers Independence Day celebrations
Some families still visit parks, bikers claim twin cities’ streets.
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From Dil Bola Pakola to Amrat Cola – the beverage makers’ tragedy
Industry people believe capacity tax will not pay off in the long term .
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Tax returns: As filing date nears, FBR yet to come up with forms
Revenue board considering extending return filing deadline by a month .
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Dampened enthusiasm: For tribesmen in FATA, independence came at a cost
66 years on, people in parts of the country still deprived of basic rights, provisions.
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The importance of term limits
The mechanisms of democracy don’t have to follow a set example.
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Incomplete freedom
Over 60 years later, Muslims in Pakistan are more unsafe and suffering than those in India.
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Pandemonium in Cairo: ElBaradei resigns as emergency imposed in Egypt, again
278 people dead and 1403 injured in violence condemned by countries across the world.
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Witch-hunt against dual nationals
As a 'pure blood' citizen (not dual national), the increasingly xenophobic nature of Pakistani society is appalling.
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Fighting terrorism
The journey of cleaning violence from society is steeply uphill. The only option is to free the state of any religion.
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Modeling: Do we need a code of conduct?
Unprofessional behaviour from models seems to be on the rise.
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Ishq Khuda: So close, no matter how far from typical Lollywood
The Punjabi film fails to charm audiences at multiplexes thanks to predictable storyline.
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Angry Afridi demands 'obscene' parts cut from movie that uses his name
Afridi hopes producers remove parts of a night club scene lest it leads youngsters astray.
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Afghan peace negotiator doubtful of new Doha talks with Taliban
Afghan negotiators hope to secure a peace deal with the Taliban ahead of next year's presidential election.
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Independence day: Hope, joy and mausoleum climbing
Ceremonies and celebrations mark August 14.
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Renewed cross-border shelling as Pakistan, India trade blame
Two armies have been exchanging fire since Tuesday, straining the ceasefire.
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Apologetic Asif confesses spot-fixing
When I look back at the events of my career, I feel very sorry, says Asif.
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Nawaz Sharif pledges restraint over Kashmir
Our objective is peace, says Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Parenting Guide: Bully-proof your home
While the seriousness of the problem grows, the question remains: Can there be an end to bullying?
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Independence Day: Fear of violence dampens celebrations
K-P minorities keyed up, only few govt buildings decorated in Quetta.
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The spirit of freedom: After Eid, Pakistanis gear up to show patriotic zeal
Rising inflation fails to dampen the spirit of independence.
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Student facing murder charges scores two A*
Shoaib, according to his father, became the first juvenile inmate in the city to take his O’ Level examination.
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D-Day for Cambridge students: ‘Chasing A’s may not be the best option’
CIE chief suggests parents and teachers work towards finding the right balance.
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Comment: The Pakistan of the 60s and that of today
The economic growth, once in the upper bracket of the league of developing countries, has now slid close to the bottom
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India to Pakistan: ‘act on terror’ before talks
Spokesperson says Pakistan should not allow its soil to be used for violence against India.
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Fighting terrorism: Nisar unveils plans for joint intelligence secretariat
Says APC to be called this month; warns India against escalating tensions.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Govt Bill to be passed on August 15
Opp to attend final committee meeting on draft bill before session resumes.
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Pakistan, India: WTO blames politics for lack of progress in trade talks
Both sides have to take steps to give a push to the process.
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Army chief urges forming consensus, implementing one solution to terrorism
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani says every one has a responsibility for maintaining our freedom.
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Credit crunch: AJK in need of immediate cash injection
State asks the federal government to immediately release it Rs1.7 billion.
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Down the rabbit hole: Rs73.4 million in embezzlements unearthed at LRH, MM Hospital
Inquiry committee looking to probe three other institutions for corruption in installing MRI machines.
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Contractionary monetary policy: Govt dragging feet as IMF demands interest rate hike
Finance ministry fails to convene meeting of Monetary and Fiscal Policies Coordination Board on the issue.