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Altaf Hussain is the only solution to our problems: MQM
Farooq Sattar asks ‘establishment’ to ‘refrain from providing refuge to those aiming to sideline Altaf...
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Twitter explodes as #Kamalgate takes over Karachi
#MustafaKamal trended worldwide during former mayor's two-hour-long presser
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Mustafa Kamal’s presser vindicates PTI’s stance on MQM: Ali Zaidi
PTI leader urges government, ECP to investigate purported links between RAW and MQM
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CII rules women's protection law 'un-Islamic'
Women's Protection Act, passed in Punjab Assembly last week, gives legal protection to women from violence
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NAB to file reference against Dr Asim in accountability court tomorrow
Last month, an accountability court in Karachi told NAB to file a reference against Dr Asim by March 5
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Armless cricketer bats against the odds
Amir Hussain lost both his arms in a tragic accident but that did not stop him from playing cricket
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Chose to be Indian because of its cuisine: Adnan Sami
Here comes another reason!
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Seeking a miracle on Quetta's 'Quran mountain'
At least five million sacks of old Qurans buried in the hill known as Jabal-e-Noor in Quetta
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TTP chief Mullah Fazlullah hiding where Afghan govt has no control: envoy
Dr Omar Zakhilwal says current environment is conducive for talks between Afghan government and Afghan Taliban
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Morocco: The jewel of Africa
An insider's guide to travelling in Marrakech
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Afghan Taliban leadership is in Pakistan, admits Aziz
Admission by Aziz comes after years of official denials that Pakistan offers shelter or exerts influence over Taliban
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Mustafa Kamal launches political party after no-holds-barred tirade against Altaf Hussain
Former Karachi mayor says everyone knows Altaf Hussain has links with RAW
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It takes a school to raise a village
It takes a school to raise a village
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Pope accepts PM Nawaz's invitation to visit Pakistan this year
The invitation was extended by Ports and Shipping Minister Kamran Michael and Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yusuf
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Pakistan still willing to play in Dharamsala
PCB says it is not considering asking for a change in venue as long as security is provided
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Climate change poised to hurt food supplies: study
The effects of climate change on food production could cause 500,000 extra deaths by 2050
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JCP meeting : Four LHC judges win confirmation
Commission refuses extension to two LHC judges
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Proposed legislation: Govt to protect rights of Gwadar’s citizens, says Zehri
Balochistan CM says international models being looked at for introducing law
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Senate panel passes bill against child abuse
Proposes maximum punishment for digital related offences in the bill be seven years prison term with Rs500,000 fine
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VC’s appointment case: ‘SC not proper forum against bad governance’
CJP says elected representatives, institution must perform
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T20 World Cup: Team’s India visit tied to security assurance
Nisar says a report will be presented to PM after consulting with PCB chief
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LG elections: Polling for 76 general seats in Punjab on March 21
The Election Commission of Pakistan has asked the intending candidates to file nomination papers by March 7
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Differing perspectives: CII voices concerns over K-P’s domestic violence bill
Will take up Punjab’s Protection of Women Bill today.
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External debt declared $15b below IMF figures
Chunk of $5.8b was repaid in 2013, $4.1b in 2014 and the remaining $3.1b last year, says Finance Minister Ishaq Dar
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Asia Cup: Bangladesh stun Pakistan to reach final
The hosts will play their second Asia Cup final against India on March 6
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Search operations: 7 militants killed in Turbat, Kohlu
Separately, the FC and law enforcement agencies launched a joint operation in Kohlu
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Traditional values: Baloch Culture Day observed
Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhter Mengal also participated in the function
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Sustainable development: Nawaz says focused on social sector
PM Nawaz said his government has enabled the country to march towards economic and social development
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Crippling restrictions: UN imposes toughest North Korea sanctions
US welcomed the sweeping measures as "a firm, united, and appropriate response" to the January 6 nuclear test
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Jalalabad assault: Militants attack Indian consulate
Diplomats were not hurt during the brazen attack
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Implementing the protection of women law
Scores of such cases surface every year and most perpetrators eventually walk scot-free
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Gender disparity: Panel to devise women empowerment policy
PM directs committee to submit recommendations by March 5
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Pathankot assault: India seeks action against attackers before talks
Indian and Pakistani foreign secretaries to meet on March 14-15 in Nepal where officials will discuss Saarc conference
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Strategic dialogue: US praises actions against Jaish
Stresses need for meaningful Pakistan-India talks
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Will not roll back nuclear programme even if debts swell to $100 trillion: Dar
Finance Minister says all political parties of Pakistan share the ownership of our nuclear programme
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On surprise Kabul visit, army chief discusses peace process
During his stay in Kabul, Gen Raheel met President Ashraf Ghani and held separate talks with US military leadership
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Sindh Bank BoD reviews accounts
Profit after tax and earnings per share were reported at Rs1,230 million and Rs1.23 respectively
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Corporate corner: Shaheen Air receives first of four Airbuses
The airline is expanding its wings and plans to mark its flagship on all major destinations of the world
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee was stable against the dollar at 104.2/104.4 in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Industrialisation: K-P minister pushes for cheaper energy
The minister said that poverty and unemployment were the big challenges being faced by people in K-P
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Petrol pumps: DCO warns against overcharging
He also directed the Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to ensure the decrease in transport fares
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Cheap electricity: Short-term hydel power schemes to be initiated
The minister said poverty and unemployment could only be addressed through industrialisation in the province
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Suicides: Schoolteacher takes own life
He had shot himself in the stomach with his licenced pistol
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Medical services: Role of health workers lauded
The MHC project was launched in November 2015 for a period of seven months
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Two nabbed: 600kg of explosives seized
All explosives and safety fuses were confiscated
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In prison: Masoom Shah reportedly attempts suicide
Jail Superintendent Masoodur Rehman, said no such incident happened in the prison
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PCB reinitiates Shakarparian cricket stadium
Environmentalist warn project will have environmental bearing on capital, 450 to 500 trees face the axe
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Contentious: Grade-V to take centralised exams
The districts where examinations were held include Peshawar, Charsadda and Chitral
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PPP in Mohmand: Minority women wing formed
PPP Mohmand Women Wing President Musarat Khan and other office-bearers were present on the occasion
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Rescue: Police recover two kidnapped men
One alleged kidnaper arrested, three accomplices escaped.