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MQM minority lawmaker joins PPP
Sources say Poonjo Mal Bheel took his decision after meeting PPP MNA Faryal Talpur in Karachi
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Most Pakistanis want Islam to be the basis of country’s legislation: report
16 % say legislation should follow Islam but not strictly adhere to it; 2 % in favour of not be influenced by religion
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US returns smuggled Buddhist sculpture to Pakistan
Sculpture to remain in protective custody in the US until arrangements are made to transport it back to Pakistan
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IMF says Pakistan ready to go it alone when programme ends
Substantial progress had been made in repairing Pakistan's economy, says IMF
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PAF to induct dual-seater JF-17B fighter jet in April 2017
Pakistan, China launch JF-17B production at joint ceremony; jet to make maiden flight by the end of 2016
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Edhi: The richest poor man
Abdul Sattar Edhi will only live among the people; long after he has left us
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'Laser walls' activated along India, Pakistan border
Reports say 45 laser walls will be installed along border in Punjab and Indian-held Kashmir
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Tackling the desi dilemma, one comic at a time
Qamar's work is an ode to the numerous challenges faced by desi communities in the west
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Contempt petition: Comments sought in Ayyan Ali case
The model was arrested at Islamabad airport in March last year on charges of smuggling around $500,000
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Paf-kiet convocation: Degrees awarded to 569 graduates
Chief of air staff air chief marshal Sohail Aman was also present on the occasion as the guest of honour
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Justice: Life sentence for murder convicts
The judge also fined them Rs200,000
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Land record: ‘Computerisation in progress’
Earlier, a law officer said additional charge of the LDA DG had been withdrawn from Cheema as ordered by the court
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Acquittal: Three cleared of murder charges
They had been accused of murdering Abdul Waheed over an enmity
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ICU seminar: Vice chancellor encourages use of digital library
The event was held at the varsity’s historic Roos-Keppel Hall
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Appeal for justice: Regi resident accuses police of demolishing house illegally
Wilayat Khan told the media he purchased a plot 16 years ago and constructed a house on it
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Voice of dissent: ‘Govt, NGOs neglected tribal journalists’
The TUJ chairperson added a trauma centre was recently launched at UoP
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Health innovation: KMU to hold three-day conference
According to the KMU director, all arrangements for the annual conference have been finalised
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Service structure: Health Dept workers hold demo
The protesters then threatened to boycott the polio vaccination drives and stop working at dispensaries
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Brutal killing: Child hanged to death laid to rest
The police shifted the body to Khyber Medical College in Peshawar for an autopsy
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Blasphemy allegation: Judge dismisses ECL plea
Arafat’s counsel said that free movement was her fundamental right
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Sub-judice: FIR sought against CM, minister
Petitioner Abdullah Malik said that the LHC had granted stay orders to save 11 heritages sites likely to be affected
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Noncompliance: Notices issued to seven SHOs
The action was taken over the SHOs’ failure to submit their comments in various cases
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Joining Hands: TCP wants better teamwork with REAP
TCP Chief said these two organisations should join hands to prepare a roadmap for increasing rice exports
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Requirement: Ministry to fund textile research
The Minister made these remarks while chairing the third meeting of the Federal Textile Board
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee appreciated against the dollar at 104.4/104.6 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Illegal Decanting: Man arrested
The police raided a gas station and arrested Ehsanullah along with cylinders and relevant equipment
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Rape allegation: Warrants of two suspects issued
The fourth accuse, Amir has reportedly left the country
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Contingency plan urged ‘if Afghan process fails’
Diplomatic source says no talks with Taliban in Pakistan planned as yet
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US removes Pakistan from priority watch list, says report
Pakistan has also been scheduled for an out-of-cycle-review this fall
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Illegal detention? MQM claims Kashif was held last year
Also at the party’s sit-in at Karachi Press Club recently, his wife had participated and demanded his release
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Audit reports: PAC tells ministry to verify all K-Electric claims
The government spent Rs250 billion on providing subsidy to K-Electric for smooth supply of electricity
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Cutback: INYT to close Paris editing, pre-print operations
According to the memo editing and pre-print production will now be concentrated in New York and Hong Kong
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Bound for mid-east: Coast guards seize 900kg hashish
Two drug traffickers accompanying the shipment were also arrested and were detained for interrogation
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Fuel adjustment: NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs2.83
Reduced rates not be applicable to agricultural, K-Electric consumers
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All forex accounts exempt from scrutiny, Senate panel told
Economic Reforms Protection Act provides immunity to funds transferred to and from Pakistan
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Intense heatwave likely to hit country from May
Hot weather is expected to continue till first week of June
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Searchable database: Panama Papers to go public on May 9
Journalist consortium says it will not release personal data of individuals
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Strategy paper: Govt finalises contours of upcoming budget
Sets ambitious 6.2% growth and Rs1.32t budget deficit targets for next fiscal.
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Seminar on economy: Indirect taxes forbidden in Islam, says CII chief
The basic objective of the seminar was to create awareness about Islamic laws
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Cabinet slams ‘smear campaign’ against PM
ICIJ reportedly acknowledged that inclusion of Nawaz’s name in Panama Papers was a ‘journalistic mistake’
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No headway in talks with Jaishankar during New Delhi meeting, says Aizaz
Foreign secretary says India refused to give timeframe for start of bilateral talks
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Panama leaks panel may be chasing shadows
Top court to resume suo motu case on written off loans after one year
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CSS 2015: Only 379 candidates pass FPSC exams
Nearly 60 percent of successful aspirants are from Punjab
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Jaffarabad district: Landmine blast kills three farm workers
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack till the report was filed
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London meeting: Nisar, Grant reaffirm cooperation
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan met with England’s NSA Sir Mark Lyall Grant at 10 Downing Street
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young women: SCB launches financial literacy programme
SCB CEO Shazad Dada said the bank’s decision to bring Goal to Pakistan would contribute to the society
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New responsibility: OPF gets new chief (Islamabad city)
The board appreciated the services rendered by previous board members
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Slow progress: Overall budget up but development allocation down
ISAPS report reveals highest excess spending recorded for 2014-15, Rs17 billion over budget
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Call for empowering LG system
Speakers say local govts can best resolve civic issues
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Homemade: Exhibition showcases handicrafts made by Pakistanis, Afghans
Some 1,000 individuals were trained to develop businesses