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Muniba Mazari appointed UN's first woman Goodwill Ambassador to Pakistan
Mazari says if we empower one woman, we empower the whole generation
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Will die before giving statement under duress, says Dr Asim
Dr Asim Hussain remanded to NAB custody for seven days
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Ajmal Kasab is alive, claims key witness
Mudassir Lakhvi, headmaster of Kasab's school, claims he was still alive and could be produced in court
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Pakistan successfully test fires Shaheen-III missile
The missile is capable of carrying nuclear and conventional warheads to a maximum range of 2,750 kilometres
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Merkel's party says burqa should not be worn in Germany
The 18-page resolution says Muslim garments for women that cover the entire body are at odds with German values
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Iran recruits Pakistani Shias for combat in Syria
Recruited men are part of the Zeinabiyoun, a unit of Pakistani fighters stationed in Syria to protect the shrine
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Under the carpet? Govt applies creativity to measure debt pile
Excludes non-plan resources from total public debt
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After many somersaults, talks fall in place again
Headway has already been made on all the eight topics contained in the defunct composite dialogue, including Kashmir
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Cracking down: Founder of TTP Darra Adam Khel chapter held
Zahir Shah was wanted in a number of cases of terrorism
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Kashmiri leaders hail Pak-India talks
Kashmiris are the main party to the dispute, and without including Kashmiri leadership the talks will not succeed
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Energy meeting: Complete LNG projects on time, says PM
“Transparency must be maintained while executing these projects on an urgent basis,” PM Nawaz said
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Constitutional petition: Top court moved for imposing Sharia
Lal Masjid’s Abdul Aziz takes federation to Supreme Court
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan, US call for talks resumption
US deputy secretary of state meets Gen Raheel, acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in war against terror
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Sea View instead of French beach
In the developed world, you would, more often than not, go to the beach nearest to where you live
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Afghan spy chief quits over ‘differences’ with Ashraf Ghani
Rahmatullah Nabil disapproved of decision to restart talks with Taliban
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Pak-India ties: Normalisation to ease border tensions: Imran
Calls for cooperation among South Asian states to reduce poverty
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Up to 50 dead as Kandahar siege ends
About 27 hours after the siege began, soldiers killed the last insurgent holed up inside a building
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Balochistan chief minister: Premier names Zehri as Dr Malik’s successor
Murree deal to be honoured for smooth transition of power
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Gender-based violence: NCSW to launch standardised indicators
Almost 40% of all married women have experienced spousal abuse at some point in their lives
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Islamophobia: Nisar calls for efforts against intolerance
welcomed Pakistan and India’s decision to resume the stalled dialogue process between the two neighbours
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PROFILE: A veteran politician
In 2012, Zehri became the president of the PML-N’s Balochistan chapter
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Police withdraw terror charges against Dr Asim
An anti-terrorism court is expected to transfer his custody to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday
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MPs demand briefing on Sushma engagement
Law criminalising child pornography, trafficking passed
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UAE refinery to pump $500m into Pakistan
Will set up an oil refining facility preferably in K-P
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Lack of action: Farmers’ sugarcane protest continues
Farmers are demanding Rs185 per 40 kilogrammes as the official rate for the cane crop
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Shariah compliant: SECP joins Islamic services board
The SECP’s membership means that the regulatory authority will benefit from cooperation amongst IFSB members
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IMF ninth review: Meeting due to approve release of $502m
A statement issued after the meeting praised the commitment of the Pakistan’s government to economic reforms
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Peaceful coexistence: Minister calls for promoting pluralism in curriculum
Stresses importance of promoting culture of peace, tolerance
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Recount recant: LHC takes back Afzal Tarar’s victory
The RO recounted the votes and declared Tarar the returned chairman candidate with a margin of 121 votes
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Weak prosecution: ‘Hate’ crime suspect acquitted
His counsel said the prosecution had failed to produce any impartial witnesses
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Murder: Woman stabbed and killed, sister injured
They took the body for post-mortem examination and Razia Bibi to a hospital for treatment
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Protest: Farmers threaten to surround mill
The Kissan Board has decided to surround Safina Sugar Mill on December 15
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Investigation: LHC seeks record of MCB’s privatisation
He said the bank’s chairman was not joining the investigation after a stay order was issued by the court
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Plea against spot-fixers: Counsel given time to prepare arguments
Case adjourned till December 14
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Do we not bleed? Drone strike victim wants US to fund education not war
Report seeking compensation, justice for victims, launched
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TVET reforms: Steps taken to improve technical education
Strategy aims at create jobs, enhance productivity and achieve Vision 2025
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Money for district: Council members protest against Mardan budget
A development budget of nearly Rs580 million was presented on Monday and passed on Thursday
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Enhanced security: Japanese envoy hands over 34 hybrid cars to police
Improved security is integral to economic development and Japan is committed to help the law enforcement agencies
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Replies sought: IHC stays test for district judges
Petitioners say exam schedule violates Punjab Judicial Service Rules
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Court issues notice to Ayyan Ali
Custom officials had challenged court’s decision to handover the passport to her
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Commuters’ woes: LHC gives a week for removal of encroachments
Directs officials to clear the city and submit a compliance report
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College student raped in Haripur
DSP says no case registered against accused
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Under suspicion: Over 70 suspects detained in Shabqadar
About 2,000 Afghan families, from Kabul and Nangarhar in Afghanistan, settled there
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Mutual benefit: Public urged to cooperate with police
CCPO and SSP Operations Dr Mian Saeed said the step would bridge the confidence gap between the police and public
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Hour of need: Goods distributed among victims
The packages were distributed in Charun Owir by Natasha Lakhani and Mehnazul Mulk
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Starting at home: MPA seeks gas royalty for Hangu
The petitioner pointed out oil and gas was being explored in the southern districts of the province
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After much delay: Salaries of daily wage teachers finally released
The daily wage employees of Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) have been protesting outside National Press Club
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Free Education: AIOU to facilitate prisoners study
The plan is part of the jails’ reforms proposal, being pursued under the directions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan
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Advancing Techniques: ‘More burn centres should be built’
Dr Tariq said that including synthetic skin and biological dressings, advanced materials were being used in the centre
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Health Services: RIC requests govt to increase budget
Some 80,000 deaths from heart diseases could be avoided every year in the country