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Police officer arrested for allegedly abducting, raping girl in Lahore
Victim claims she was alone at home when DSP Babar came over and abducted her
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WhatsApp to add call back, voice mail and zip sharing features
The instant messaging service is currently testing the new features under its beta programme
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Pakistan seeks a poverty-free Asia-Pacific: Dar
Pakistan would soon move to a path of poverty reduction and improvement in other socio-economic indices, Dar says
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Pakistan stays out of nuclear fusion project
Experts block Islamabad’s membership due to shortage of funds, capable researchers
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Scarcity: ERRA Rs60b short to finish ongoing, planned projects
Agency also owes around Rs10 billion in overdue liabilities
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Deaths in Tharparkar: Senate panel prods Sindh govt over child mortality
Seeks briefing on hefty expenditures incurred for addressing crisis
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Promoting sports: 6th Bahria Town Golf Championship opens today
Over 300 golfers competing for Rs4m prize money
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Press freedom day: Journalists demand protection bill
The resolution demanded that the provincial government pass a journalist protection bill
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Yda strike: Doctors attend patients in tents
The doctors closed the OPDs following an unpleasant incident on 7th April
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Paltry sum: BHC takes up plea against land deal
The bench observed that in 1990s the provincial government had approved allotment of 714 acres of land to Hubco
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SC tells govt to curb Shisha tobacco import
The SC also asked the government to launch a public awareness campaign against smoking Shisha and other intoxicants
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New Delhi under fire over Pathankot lapse
Indian parliament says it is beyond comprehension as to how militants entered airbase
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Hizb-e-Islami hints at peace deal with Ghani’s govt
The second largest resistance group in Afghanistan, will declare ceasefire as it formally inks an agreement in Kabul
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Panama Papers: Fazl mounts robust defence of premier
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman questions ToRs proposed by opposition parties, rejects them
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SC seeks response on restoring Jamia Hafsa
The bench asked DAG to submit a compliance report and adjourned the hearing until Thursday
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Sadiq Khan nears winning London mayoral polls
Two surveys on Wednesday gave Khan a lead of up to 14 points over Zac Goldsmith
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After harassment videos: PTI reschedules Faisalabad jalsa to May 20
Imran calls Lahore incidents part of ‘conspiracy’
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Frisky business: Ex-Senate chairman booked for assaulting cop
Nayyer Hussain Bokhari’s guard allegedly slaps policeman
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Words must translate into actions
People need action, not words. In general, politicians feel proud to say, “We are servants of the people.”
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Four Lahore schools evacuated over bomb hoax
Schools will reopen on Thursday as no bombs or suspicious devices were found at any of the four schools
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Torture allegations: Army chief orders inquiry into MQM worker’s death
DG Rangers forms investigation committee; officials alleged to be responsible suspended
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PM Nawaz rebuffs opposition’s clamour over Panama leaks
PML-N leader says prime minister is willing to clarify his position on Panama Papers claims in parliament
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Govt rejects parallel ToRs as ‘mala fide’
Committee formed to engage opposition for consensus ToRs, says Nisar
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Non-conforming use: Over 40 houses still being used as govt offices: CDA
Supreme Court to hear land use violations case today
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Award of contract: NAB orders probe against CDA officials
Also initiates separate probe into SSGL contract
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Corporate corner: Haier Mobile CEO receives MAP Award
The main objectives of the event are to keep the marketing professionals abreast of the developments in the field
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Creating solutions: Umer Adnan sheds light on his life-changing experience
From Fulbright scholar to entrepreneur
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New CCO: Ufone appoints Younas Iqbal Sheikh
He said Ufone has a great team to work with and a strong customer brand
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Harassment of PTI women: PML-N keen on helping identify culprits
Party give NADRA Lahore rally footage
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Opportunities: CPEC to be beneficial for K-P
Senator Ghous Muhammad Khan Niazi said that certain economic zones will be established in K-P through CPEC
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable against the dollar at 104.4/104.6 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Corporate corner: Bond Advertising wins PAS Award
The sixth PAS Awards ceremony was held at the Karachi Expo Centre on April 30
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Imran Farooq murder case: FIA submits interim charge-sheet
Suspects will be tried in Adiala Jail from 12th.
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Pakistan loses Rs24 billion a year due to illicit cigarette trade
Nielsen report says its share has grown 43.5% over last six years
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Spread the word: Seminar held for thalassemia awareness
The ICU VC it can be prevented by a simple thalassemia test before marriage
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Rescue teams: International Firefighters Day observed
During the event, firefighters said they have been provided equipment to perform their duties
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Under threat: Jalozai resident demands protection
Fida Hussain told the media he purchased 2.5 kanals of land in Jalozai a few months back
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Lack of security: FIRs filed against heads of two schools
District Education Officer Ulfat Begum denied any knowledge of the threat
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Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for TMO
He is accused of not paying legal fees to a lawyer he had hired in 2010
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Campus contest: Girls shine at horticulture competition
GCU Botany Alumni Association president Ajmal Raheem and GCU-HS Adviser Prof Dr Zaheeruddin congratulated the winners
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Estranged: Man seeks case against wife, in-laws
Petitioner Muhammad Sadiq said that his wife used to beat up their three children
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Age restriction: BISE chairman asked to explain age bar
The court directed the respondents to file their replies by May 6
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Commemoration: LCWU to observe founder’s day today
The LCWU now has more than 10,000 students
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Food poisoning: Five fall ill after eating dessert
Medical Superintendent Moosa Kaleem said that they were discharged after being treated for food poisoning
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Money matters: ‘ECP should ensure transparency’
Petitioner Muhammad Azhar Siddique moved the petition
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Convicted kidnapper: Man sentenced to death
The court also ordered confiscation of moveable and immovable assets of the convict
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Kashmir varsity: Over 48 students diagnosed with hepatitis
The number may increase as screening of 3500 students is in progress
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Lg Elections: Poll on reserved seats on May 11
the election of all reserved seats will be held on May 24
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Personal Dispute: Govt employee shot dead
The victim’s body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for medico-legal formalities
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In unison: Sindh observes mourning day
The party also hoisted black flags in dozens of public squares and busy intersections