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Religious support persons: Donors spent Rs253 million on neutralising anti-polio propaganda
A large number of religious persons offered to help counter the propaganda against polio vaccination
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In a first, woman appointed foreign secretary
Tehmina Janjua is the current ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva
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Minorities affairs: Cheques given to deserving Christians
Cheques worth Rs3.970 million have been distributed among 794 deserving persons
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Uptick in violence: Three FC soldiers killed in Wana blast
Two explosives experts die while defusing bomb in Quetta
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History and memories together create real stories of Partition
Co-existence, importance of stories discussed at Karachi Literature Festival
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Preparatory meeting: 13th ECO summit to open next month
The prime minister was briefed on the agenda, likely outcomes, and the arrangements made for the summit
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Constitutional clause: High courts asked not to issue orders in violation of SC rulings
Apex court asks Balochistan govt to fill vacant slots of ministerial secretaries.
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Balochistan situation: National Party a key ally: Nisar
The interior minister appreciated the services of Dr Baloch for Balochistan
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Family loses sole breadwinner in TV van attack
Taimur Khan was juggling two jobs to make enough money for his sister’s wedding
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IHC bans Valentine’s Day celebrations across capital
Instructs PEMRA to ensure TV channels don’t promote the day
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Photo opportunity: Korangi Crossing Flyover opened for public two days after ‘inauguration’
Mayor, CM failed to attend inauguration ceremony on Sunday, officials closed flyover to public
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‘Danger to life’: Sale, flying of kites banned in capital
District magistrate imposes ban for two months; restricts use of rooftops.
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Crackdown: Over 50 violators arrested in Pindi
Rawalpindi district police had acted on special directives from the Punjab government and City Police Officer
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Gas leakage: Five of a family injured in LPG cylinder blast
A number of incidents caused due to low quality LPG cylinders have been reported recently.
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Ban on Valentine’s Day: Flower shops bemoan slow business
Stores selling cards, gift packs say they are doing business as usual.
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PM grants approval: NCCW to be revived after six years
Move welcomed by wildlife conservationists, environmentalists.
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Sugar mills’ case: Tareen files review petition against top court’s decree
SC clarifies that Sharifs won’t be able to run their sugar mills for seven days only
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Volkswagen set to launch two new vehicles in Pakistan
German giant will introduce Amarok and T6 on back of CPEC-related demand
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PSL match-fixing scandal: NA panel irked by bookies’ incursions
Asks PCB to share match-fixing probe details with the committee
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Additional traffic cops to be deployed at choke points
Interior minister approves two-stage traffic management plan for capital.
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Pakistan to attend Moscow conclave
Foreign Office official to attend Feb 15 meeting in the Russian capital
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Tortured cadet college student flies to US
Ahmed will receive treatment at a medical centre in Ohio
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Lost opportunity: G-B doctors concerned over Punjab’s policy shift
Want govt to work out better deal for medical practitioners from region.
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PHAF housing units: Guidelines for high-rises approved
Federal minister for Housing and Works Monday directs foundation to expedite work on all projects.
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Highway hazards: Is G-B ready for CPEC traffic load?
Some fear road accidents will become bigger threat than sectarianism.
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Climate change impact: Parents, teachers rethink winter holidays for schools
Scientists urge schools to adapt holidays to new weather patterns.
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Vested interests: Certain elements resisted census, say experts
Dr Tahir Jamil says a census would have revealed true picture of population, impacting NFC awards.
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Pakistan calls on US to sincerely review ‘past mistakes’
Says practice of pointing fingers will not promote interests in future
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Quick action: Motorway police recovers stolen car
A silver 2013 Honda Reborn Model had been stolen from Lahore
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GTA Islamabad: Cop injured in gunfight
Official foiled an attempt to take two stolen vehicles out of the city
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Top police officials among 13 killed in Lahore suicide attack
Terror rears ugly head in Lahore – again
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Three army soldiers killed in Indian cross-border firing
Indian forces violate ceasefire in Thoob sector near Bhimber, says ISPR
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Tehmina Janjua appointed new foreign secretary
Replaces Aizaz Chaudhry; will take charge in March
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Oprah Winfrey sells Klimt painting for an astounding $150 million
It is being regarded as the biggest private art deal made in 2016
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Sending Pakistan to SAFF Championship top priority: PFF
Federation vice-president terms resuming international football principal task
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‘Effective strategy’ needed to meet Indian Ocean security challenges: Asif
A day earlier, Adviser on Foreign Affairs expressed Pakistan’s concern over nuclearisation of Indian Ocean
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Major General Nigar Johar — Pakistan Army’s third female two-star officer
Johar, who belongs to military’s medical corps, was among 37 others promoted to rank of major-general last week
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Naval AMAN-17 exercise to prove endeavour of readiness for peace: PM
The premier will visit Karachi on Tuesday to witness Pakistan Navy's multinational exercise
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Zain Mustafa – architect on a mission to make youth proud of Sindh’s rich heritage
Mustafa leads edu-tours to historical sites such as Makli, Ranikot and Moen Jo Daro
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Extreme weather forces schools to change holiday dates across Pakistan
Some parents and teachers have urged govt to extend 2-week winter holiday — a measure some schools have already...
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IHC bans Valentine's Day celebrations
Valentine’s Day related festivities have been banned in public places as well as on an official level
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HRW raps Pakistan for 'forced' repatriation of Afghans
Report accuses UN refugee agency of complicity in promoting the exodus
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The real faces of Muslim youth in New York
Photographer Mark Bennington takes the initiative to present Muslims in a more positive light
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TTP claims responsibility for attack on Samaa TV van in Karachi
An assistant cameraman of Samaa TV was killed when a DSNG van came under attack
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Drake clarifies rumours about asking girl to take off her scarf
Drake is currently on his Boy Meets World tour
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Dependence on Rangers in Karachi has affected performance of police: IG Sindh
Submitted draft to amend Police Act, 1861 - gave references of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa reforms
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Are we stuck in suffocating embraces?
Panellists question, deconstruct and explore power structures shaping Pakistan’s foreign policy
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Erdogan says Turkish army close to taking Islamic State-held town
The last round of talks in Astana was sponsored by regime allies Russia and Iran, along with Turkey, and Russia
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While swimming: Two people drown in Bolan River
Two young men returning from a religious congregation drowned in the Bolan River, near Dhadar area of district Kachhi
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CM Zehri calls for end to spurious medicines
Instructs concerned officials to mount an effective campaign to eliminate the illicit trade.