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Inferno: 25 dead in Saudi hospital fire
The blaze broke out in the intensive care unit and the maternity department
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Indian, Russian firms in $6b defence deal
India is forecast to spend $250 billion over the next decade to upgrade its military
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Heroes in the shadows
Thousands of rescue workers respond to such attacks and work day in, and day out
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Rangers special powers: Centre meddling in Sindh affairs illegally, says Zardari
Province refuses to accept ‘unconstitutional’ instructions
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Bold plan: K-P won’t stop traffic for PM’s motorcade, says Imran
PTI jubilant over massive victory in NA-154 Lodhran
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Unanimous vote: Sanaullah Zehri elected new Balochistan chief minister
Rahila Durrani becomes first female speaker of provincial assembly
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Baseless charges: Pakistan recalls ‘harassed’ diplomat from Bangladesh
She was accused of financing a suspected extremist on trial for espionage
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Centre orders stricter action against Islamic State splinter groups
Rangers to focus on thwarting Da’ish re-emergence in Karachi
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FIA wants to hear from Musharraf’s ‘abettors’
JIT official says dictator’s statement to FIA, stance in court same; Zahid Hamid mulls options again
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HESCO board surprised: Thar people pay power bills on time
The desert district known for drought, famine and extreme poverty has the most punctual bill-payers
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Liquefied natural gas: Govt seeks to negotiate Gwadar pipeline cost
Forms committee to discuss cost reduction with Chinese company
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Oil Relation: Iraq-Saudi oil pipeline to reopen
The pipeline used to carry Iraqi crude to the Saudi terminal of Yanbu on the Red Sea
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Recovery: US jobless claims dip
New claims have been trending below 300,000 since early March amid moderate US economic growth
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Deflation Hit: Japan’s PM pushes businesses to do more
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby, however, offered only conditional support
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Raids: Four alleged drug peddlers; 14 POs arrested
The police have registered cases and started investigations
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Naat poetry book: Poet wins presidential award for third time
Naureen Talat Arooba has been given awards on her books
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Flawed investigation: Court summons top cops, investigation officer
Justice Qureshi stated he wanted to apprise high-ups about lapses made in probe
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Prophet’s birth celebrations: Eid Miladun Nabi celebrated with religious fervour
Peaceful processions mark the day
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Reserved seats: ECP issues code of conduct for polls
The electoral body bars holders of public office from influencing the Chairmen of UCs
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Disaster Management: Private sector’s help sought in building resilience
Experts for creating resilience to help farmers; agree on need for engaging private sector
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Reckless driving: Six perish in Hasanabdal road accident
Residents line up at local hospital to donate blood for seven injured
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Gas leakage: Woman, two daughters die of suffocation
Husband, son who fell unconscious struggle for life
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Celebrations begins: Twin cities echo with Christmas carols
Special prayers held at churches for peace, harmony and prosperity of country
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At Gunpoint: Man robbed
The police have registered a case
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Public Complaints: Social media page fails to get attention
He maintained that the page was helpful in addressing grievances of the residents of the capital
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Walks, rallies mark: Eid Milad in Faisalabad
The participants rode decorated bicycles, motorbikes, rickshaws, cars and trucks
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Shocking incident: Newborn’s body found in Tank
The hospital staff was unaware as to who tossed it in the garbage
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Malala lauds SAT top scorer’s achievement
Says 17-year-old epitomises Pakistan’s struggle for education
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Woman ‘self-immolates’ over domestic dispute
Father alleges Taiba Bibi in Karachi burnt her
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Rangers special powers: 'Invasion of Sindh' against spirit of constitution, says Zardari
PPP co-chairman says nation will slip into quagmire of instability if constitution was trampled in this manner
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PM directs provinces to ensure safe environment for children
Provincial chief secretaries directed to implement recommendations made by NCHRP on child rights
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Nation celebrates Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious fervour
Religious processions are expected to be taken out in different cities to commemorate birth of Holy Prophet (pbuh)
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Rahila Durrani elected first woman speaker of Balochistan Assembly
PML-N's Durrani was unanimously elected speaker of Balochistan Assembly
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India names new envoy to Pakistan
Bambawale has served in Germany, China and the United States
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Centre vs Sindh: PM to placate Sindh govt over Rangers spat
Sources say the prime minister will fly to Karachi next week
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Slice of cake: JUI-F demands share in Balochistan cabinet
JUI in total have eight members in Balochistan’s provincial assembly
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Beyond jurisdiction: Courts cannot adjudicate on foreign properties, says SC
Says courts should respect, give effect to judicial decisions of other countries
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Bill proposes harsher penalty for child abuse, pornography
Govt introduces bill in Senate to expand scope of child abuse laws
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Fight Against IS: Russia, Taliban ‘have joint interest’
“Both the Taliban of Afghanistan and the Taliban of Pakistan have said that they don’t recognise IS leader as a caliph
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Recommendation Committee: PTI sets up body on FATA merger
On this occasion Khan visited different wards and also had lunch with workers in hospital
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Prioritising the healthcare sector
Pakistan is one of the two countries where polio still exists and without health workers, this campaign cannot succeed
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Raid in Kech: Eight militants, two FC men killed in gunfight
A BLF commander died in shootout with paramilitary troops in Kalat
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Walkout from Senate: PPP, ANP protest Centre’s ‘meddling’
Senators say govt’s move infringes on Sindh’s autonomy
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Pakistan recalls diplomat from Dhaka over 'extremist link'
She was accused of financing a suspected extremist on trial for espionage
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Rangers policing powers: Sindh on warpath against Centre
Provincial cabinet rejects 60-day extension to paramilitary forces by federal government
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Malik resigns, successor to be elected today
PML-N’s central leadership has nominated MPA Raheela Durrani as the assembly speaker
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Saudi-led coalition: Pakistan won’t support moves against Syria or Iran, say officials
Sartaj, Aizaz brief Senate panel on Pakistan’s participation in alliance
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Hailing armed forces: Pakistan achieves success in fighting terrorism, says Rashid
He urged the participants to utilise their creative abilities to combat extremism which helped breed terrorists
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Senate question hour: Rabbani wants ministers to answer CPEC questions
Directs Ahsan Iqbal to attend session on January 30
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NLC scam: LHC overturns retired general’s dismissal
Maj-Gen (retd) Akhter was dismissed on corruption charges