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Moon sightings: Eid to be celebrated in parts of Fata, K-P on Thursday
Unofficial but influential Qasim Ali Khan Mosque in Peshawar will convene to sight the Shawwal moon on Thursday.
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Aftermath: Five days on, parts of the city still four feet under
Residents claim municipal authorities yet to clear roads, officials say they are doing their best.
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High alert to continue till end of Eid holidays
Number of policemen to be increased for quicker checks.
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Please revive the Karachi Circular Railway
The ratio of available seating capacity to the population in Karachi is 1:40.
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Learning from Sri Lanka
Is our leadership prepared to display a similar resolve in the face of similar challenges?
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YouTube ban: Inter Ministerial Committee to decide fate of ban
The recommendations of IMC will be subject to Prime Minister's approval.
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Government kicks off probe into steel mill corruption
Industries ministry to give details of mill’s income, expenses in ECC meeting.
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Cheating the tax-man: Gold traders drain precious foreign reserves
Traders used unscrupulous methods to sidestep official bodies .
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Free (policy) advice: WB urges normalisation of trade ties with India
In a policy note, WB also advises country to open borders, reframe transit trade treaty, adopt pro-consumer policies.
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Pakistan protests attack on Pakistani High Commission in Delhi
Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan summoned.
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PAF must prepare for a two-front situation in war on terror: Air Chief
Air Chief Marshall Tahir Rafiq Butt says possibility exists to buy more F-16s. Chinese AWACs being inducted.
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Amina Elshafei to bring her mastery to Pakistan!
Masterchef Australia’s most-loved contestant will soon be visiting.
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Shaan to re-make Mahesh Bhatt’s Arth in Pakistan
Actor will be recreating the Indian film-maker’s controversial film from the ‘80s for the Pakistani audience.
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Cinema: Zinda Bhaag gets a fall release date
Cinemas across Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Rawalpindi to screen the film.
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Obama cancels meeting with Russia's Putin over Snowden decision
White House says it values "achievements made" but finds Snowden decision "disappointing".
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LoC: India's opposition party wants talks with Pakistan called off
Remains unconvinced by Defence Minister's statements.
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Even if a cracker goes off in India, Pakistan is blamed: Chaudhry Nisar
Says it's counter-productive to blame the Pakistan Army for the ambush of Indian troops.
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Pakistani cricketers to receive Eidi, says PCB
Bonuses to be awarded as a result of Pakistan’s victory in the T20 series against West Indies.
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India and Pakistan make hotline contact after troop deaths
Directors general of military operations on both sides discussed the alleged ceasefire violation on LOC.
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Ambush of Indian soldiers causes uproar in parliament
India's opposition accuses the Indian government of letting Pakistan off the hook over the killing of five soldiers.
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Delays hang over Pakistan 3G lifeline
Two months after the new government took office, there is little sign that the process will start soon.
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CM Punjab orders to build a new prison in Lahore
Jails in Punjab have exceeded capacity by nearly 8,000 prisoners.
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Terrorist threat: Airport Road becomes airport arrival area, and just as messy
Relatives sit on footpaths as homebound passengers struggle to find them.
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Benazir murder case: ATC fails to charge Musharraf
Ex-president did not appear due to security threats.
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Against the rules: Auditor general continues to draw car allowance
Since January 2012, Akhtar Buland Rana has received Rs2.2 million.
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Watchdog’s action: NAB uncovers major urea sale fraud
Underweight urea bags sold to customers, 4 to 5 kg of sand in each bag.
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High treason case: FIA sends notices to Musharraf’s collaborators
Former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, others summoned for recording statements.
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LoC heats up: India protests killing of five troops
Defence minister says ‘terrorists’ were dressed in Pakistan Army uniforms.
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Child protection: Runaways apprehensive about reunions
Child rights activists believe that the children and their families need counselling.
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Ceasefire Violation: Pakistan rejects ‘baseless’ allegations
Pakistan remains committed to the ceasefire agreement of 2003, says foreign office spokesperson.
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Pakistan to establish its first laptop assembly plant
Facility will be part of government’s programme to develop skilled labour.
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Solving energy crisis: Indian firms to manufacture ‘power packs’ in Pakistan
They will transfer technology to local joint-venture partners.
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Development projects: Fund releases remain slow as govt grapples with priorities
Only Rs14.5b released in July against Rs540b annual development programme.
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Unwelcome guests: Jirga imposes ban on renting houses to Afghan refugees
Participants claim crimes in the area have increased due to their presence.
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PCB announces squads for Zimbabwe tour
Farhat and Younus return while Jamshed, Irfan left out of Test line-up.
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From khakis to the robes?
Musharraf, who under pressure accepted restoration of CJP, needed a face-saving transition to a new civilian govt.
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Reading Al Ghazali in London
Reading the book marked starting a journey: outwardly, a search for Al Ghazali, inwardly, a journey of the soul.
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Ensuring people-friendly policing
The police act should contain provisions for ensuring that Rangers are not deployed for police functions.
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Was Kerry’s visit successful?
With US officials calling drones “the only game in town” capable of targeting al Qaeda drones are here to stay!
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Sub Judice
It is not always possible for anchor-persons or talk-show participants to handle a sub judice subject with needed care
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Heads or tails: Waar to finally release this fall
Waar will allegedly hit screens two years since the release of trailer.
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Hindu scripture to be taught in Madhya Pradesh madrassahs: Report
BJP decision criticised as “saffronisation of education”.
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Pakistan denies killing of five Indian soldiers
The last few days have seen multiple cross-border firing incidents.
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Growing rivalry: Fazl obstructing dialogue process with Taliban, says CM
Pervaiz Khattak says the ANP, the PPP and the JUI-F have begun a vilification campaign against PTI government.
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Mamnoon seeks better ties with country’s neighbours
Says it is his duty to support govt in curbing the problems faced by the country.
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Taliban threat: Islamabad security ramped up
Authorities take measures in the backdrop of intelligence regarding potential attack bids.
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Security under scrutiny: Post-mortem of the DI Khan jail attack
The militants used sophisticated tactics that have previously been battle-tested in places like Iraq.
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Devolving power: LB polls in Sept seen near impossible
ECP officials say commission awaiting formal announcement from government, needs 3 months for arrangements.
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Pak, Russia army chiefs discuss US exit in Afghanistan
Both Pakistan and Russia appear not to be in favour of the stationing of US forces in Afghanistan on a permanent basis
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Power tariff notified: Rs2 to Rs6.59 per unit hike in power tariff takes effect
Commercial consumers will bear the brunt as govt hopes to generate Rs175b in revenue.