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39 pictures bound to make you fall in love with nature
Our theme of the week gives followers a chance to connect with other users through their photographs
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Anees Ahmed advocate joins Mustafa Kamal
Development comes in wake of several former MQM leaders joining hands with Kamal and Anis Qaimkhani
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Fire breaks out in Karachi paint-manufacturing factory
Four workers who fell unconscious have been rushed to a nearby medical facility
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TV host Amir Liaquat warned of possible terror attack by TTP
Interior ministry circular says TV host is being targeted over 'remarks against religious personalities'
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12 directors from Pakistan and India come together in poem for peace
The initiative launched at Wagah border has brought together directors to create 12 different films
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Pakistan Navy warship reaches French island to take part in joint drills
PNS ASLAT will carry out naval exercise with French Navy near the island of LA Reunion
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Cellular services suspended in parts of Islamabad
Phone networks suspended as Pakistan Day parade rehearsal is currently underway
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Local women take lead on vaccinations to ease fears in Pakistan polio fight
One of the biggest hurdles to eradicating polio in Pakistan is confused and frightened parents
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Rangers arrest MQM Deputy Convener Shahid Pasha
MQM leader arrested during raid at his apartment in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi
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Girl admits to burning father alive
Seventy-year-old Muhammad Zaman was found burnt to death in Karachi's Qasba Colony neighbourhood on Friday
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Women treated as ‘second-rate’ parliamentarians, says Dr Nafisa
Female lawmakers to launch protest over discrimination in doling out development funds
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Parents feel the pinch as schools hike tuition fee
Educational institutions also increased admission charges
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Sale of diplomatic buildings: Successive govts failed to bring culprits to book
The issue echoed in the National Assembly two weeks ago when a JUI-F member asked for details of the scam.
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Government braces for opposition fury on PIA
Seven bills expected to be presented during joint session of parliament
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Imran urges India for a cricket series with Pakistan
The former captain said India should take a step forward
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Musharraf’s exit: Nisar accuses PPP of double standards
The former president went abroad at least four times during the last PPP rule, claims interior minister
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PM Nawaz approves framework for trade policy
All stakeholders in public and private sectors have been engaged in formulating framework
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Pakistan-India dialogue: Foreign secretaries may meet in April
The date for resumption of talks will likely be announced after the meeting between PM Nawaz and Indian PM
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Goodwill gesture: 87 Indian fishermen freed
The fishermen will be handed over to Indian authorities at Wagah border crossing
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PPP decides to step up street protests
Bilawal asked party leaders to start preparations for the 2018 general elections
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Hub raid: Brother of slain Lyari gangster netted
Arshad Pappu led a notorious gang in the densely populated Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi until 2013
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Balochistan unrest: Security forces raid BRA camp
FC Commandant Maj Gen Sher Afgan has expressed satisfaction on the successful raid, Col Khattak said
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Women empowerment: ‘Pakistan working for gender equality’
Physical violence has been described as the most shameful of all rights violations
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Standing still not an option for Pakistan
China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership presents good opportunity
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Bringing to an end: Gang involved in theft, murder incidents busted
Investigation unit recovered cash Rs1.3m, weapons from their possession.
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Pakistan Day Parade: Traffic plan for twin cities outlined
424 traffic wards besides 43 junior traffic wardens would be deputed in Rawalpindi
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Heavy rains: Committees formed for damage assessment
Raja Ashfaq Sarwar visits areas affected by landslides
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Distance Learning : AIOU, HEC to jointly prepare national policy
A conference would be held next month to prepare a draft
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Awareness campaign: CAA observes Earth Hour
Officers and staff of a number of organisations at BBIA participated in the ceremony
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Housing societies affairs : Reforms introduced to ensure transparency
Managements will now have to submit their quarterly statement of accounts to Circle Registrar, ICT.
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Matter of conduct: Politicians flayed for showing indifference
National Party Provincial President said PPP has lost its status in K-P
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Caught red-handed: Two arrested for exhuming bodies
According to a police spokesperson, three bodies had been dug up by unidentified men last week
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Polling: Bar association elections held in Swabi
The election outcome was not known till the filing of this report
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World poetry day: ‘Poetry gives lessons of peace’
ANP provincial president Haider Khan Hoti said poetry plays a “meaningful role” in bringing about change in a country
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Crackdown: Weapons seized in DI Khan
During the crackdown, police seized two Kalashnikovs, seven hand grenades, 200 bullets and two explosives
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Question marks: General councillor killed in Kohat
Four people have been arrested by the police in connection with the crime
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Violation: FDA sends list of illegal housing schemes to NAB
FDA spokesperson said on Sunday that there were 130 illegal housing colonies in the area under FDA’s jurisdiction
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Governance: ‘Drive against adulteration will continue’
Sanaullah said adulterators were playing havoc with precious human lives
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Nabbed: 7 robbery suspects arrested
The suspects have confessed to being involved in 34 robberies
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Health sector: ‘More funds for replacement of machinery soon’
He urged doctors to provide the best treatment to patients
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Endangering lives, environment: Civic agency dumping waste near Rawat without treatment
City managers yet to find sustainable ways for waste disposal
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Crackdown against fake lawyers launched
District bar association president vows to cleanse lawyers’ body of ghost members
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Damaging private property: Over 50 CDA employees booked
The police registered the case on court orders.
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Raid: Six Afghan immigrants arrested
The police have also booked Muhammad Yusuf and Rukhsar Ahmed, the guest house owner and the hotel manager
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Tragedy: Three killed in road accident
Nazeer Ahmed, nephew Nisar, and two others Shareef and Hussain Shah were travelling in a rickshaw
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Curbing crime: Prosecutors urged to play active role
Prosecutors have an extremely demanding and sensitive job
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K-electric issues: ‘Bills must be according to meter readings’
She made these observations at the camp office of the Malir deputy commissioner while hearing applications
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In separate accidents: Youth killed, eight others injured
The body of the youth was handed over to relatives after medico-legal formalities
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Farmers’ demands: ‘Wheat procurement should be increased’
The SCA complained that delay in the official wheat buying and the related exploitation of the growers
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Festival of colours: Sindh announces public holiday on Holi
We have announced a public holiday across the province on March 24 for Holi