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Nation to commemorate Defence Day celebrations with moment of silence
The day will start with a 31 gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in the provincial capitals
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Public, private varsities told to adopt Urdu as official language
HEC asks all higher education institutions of the country to implement the order by September 15
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Karachi operation: Sleeper cells still exist, says AIG Maher
Over 232 policemen and 27 Rangers have been killed in the line of duty since the beginning of the Karachi operation
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Two involved in attacks on FWO workers killed in FC raid
According to FC spokesperson, 12 terrorists were also arrested during the operation
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Police arrest Christian labourer for blasphemy
Ali Hussain, a senior police official in the area, confirms the incident
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Pakistani boy awaits his 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' in India
Ghulam and his father were among 33 fishermen who were caught by the Indian coast guard last year
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PCB announces central contracts for players
Six players in category 'A', eight in 'B' and 'C' while five players have been inducted in category 'D'
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ATC again issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Altaf Hussain
ATC-III orders police to start the process of declaring the MQM chief as a proclaimed offender
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23 must-see photos from 1965
We look back at the some of the most intriguing pictures from the Indo-Pak war that lasted almost 17 days in 1965
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Pakistan urges UN to take notice of ceasefire violations
In August, about 20 citizens were killed, 97 others injured as a result of unprovoked firing; says Lodhi
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Defence Day terror attack foiled in Quetta: ISPR
Suspected terrorist confessed links with RAW and having planted IEDs in Quetta on two separate occasions
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India’s BSF shells border villages again
The BSF targeted the civilian population and damaged several houses in Chaprar sector
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Sargodha Bust: 10 drug peddlers held; arms seized
Police recovered 1,035g heroin, 820g hashish, 40 liquor bottles, two pistols 30 bore and three guns
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Sindh’s Key Role: Khairpur varsity holds seminar
Prof Dr Laiq Zardari was the chief guest on the occasion.
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NAB chief calls on Malaysian counterpart
Discusses training of NAB officers, other matters of mutual interest.
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One-minute silence to be observed on September 6
This will be followed by offering of special prayers for the martyrs of the 1965 war
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Karachi operation to continue without discrimination: Information minister
Information minister reiterates the operation is not directed against any party or individual
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Kidney treatment: Balochistan lags behind in providing free dialysis
Provinces submit report in SC on steps taken to provide the facility
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The loyalties of international coaches
It is the track records, and not nationalities of coaches, that should be a deciding factor when analysing their work
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Islamabad, Kabul pledge to end blame game
Pakistan offers to help resume stalled talks with Taliban, but says Afghan govt must take first step
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For the second time: Olson meets PML-Q leaders
The country’s relations with hostile neighbour India and other matters of mutual interest also came under discussion
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Family jokes and school struggles: Documentary shows private side of Malala
Encouraged by her teacher father, Yousafzai began blogging for the BBC at the age of 11
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Political grievances: Party victimisation continues at Rangers’ hands, says Sattar
Altaf said the premier could issue orders for the reopening of MQM offices, but he isn’t doing so
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Turkmenistan begins work on TAPI pipeline
The four sides agreed last month that state company Turkmengaz would lead the consortium for the $10-billion project
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LG elections: ECP upset over bid to ‘influence voters’
Says provinces shouldn’t fund schemes ahead of polls
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Post-visit briefing: Nisar presses UK on moving against Altaf, Baloch rebels
Discusses with PM Nawaz about what Islamabad could demand for extradition of Imran Farooq’s killers
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CPEC project: PM, army chief agree to bolster corridor security
Nawaz, Gen Raheel discuss Karachi situation, Zarb-e-Azb
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Afghanistan connection: Pakistan widens probe into Imran Farooq’s murder
Authorities to approach Kabul for help in nabbing fourth suspect
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PM’s Youth Training Scheme: 50,000 college grads to get paid internships
ECNEC approves 10 projects worth Rs125b
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Investor Education Portal: SECP conducts online survey
A very good response from the public has been seen so far and a large number of them have signed up as registered user
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Week-On-Week: SPI rises 0.25%
The SPI for the group stood at 205.33 points against 204.82 points in the previous week
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 103.8/104 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday
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Housing project: NA panel asks ministry to get possession
Housing ministry told to get possession of land for a housing project in Bhara Kahu
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Food laws: Admin fines 64 food outlets
The inspector inspected 13 drug outlets and took three samples for analysis
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Justice Served: Convict to be hanged
Police said on Friday that a death-row convict would be hanged on September 9 at the Central Jail
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Abeera Murder Case: Bail plea of suspect dismissed
Prosecution counsel contended that the poison that had led to Abeera’s death was purchased from Zeeshan
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Strengthening education: Experience sharing, coordination among provinces urged
Professional development workshop for Baloch varsity teachers concludes
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NADRA’s ineptitude: Orangi Town residents stage protest
The demonstration was organised by Pasban-e-Pakistan
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Defamation suit: IHC gives Babar Awan a week to submit reply
Former CJP’s counsel says Awan has personal bias against Chaudhry
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Law and order: Car thefts down by 50 per cent: SSP
The SSP said only 230 incidents of car lifting were reported in the first eight months of the year
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FALL INTAKE: AIOU extends admission date to September 21
The decision was taken by AIOU Vice-Chancellor Dr Shahid Siddiqui on the request of prospective applicants
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Balochistan’s education: Experts call for revamping examination system
Suggest data can be used to determine state of education
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New airport: ‘Work is 85 per cent complete’
Ahsan Iqbal says parts of the airport may be functional by year’s end
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Money laundering case: Court expresses annoyance at Customs officials
Ayyan Ali could not be indicted over incomplete charge-sheet.
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Dengue resurgence: New cases alarm Punjab govt
Shahbaz Sharif sends health secretary to Rawalpindi for closer monitoring
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Nishan-e-haider: Gujar Khan to honour its two heroes
Special ceremonies will be held at mausoleums of the two Nishan-e-Haider recipients
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Search Operation: Five ‘target killers’ arrested in Talhar
Talhar and Tando Ghulam Haider police said they had no information about the raids or the arrests
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Health Woes: ‘GPs ill-represented in PMDC’
As per the PMDC figures, there are more than 145,000 registered general practitioners in Pakistan
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Encouraging Sports: Cycle race for girls today
A cash prize of Rs22,500 will be given to the top 10 position holders
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Pre-poll rigging? ECP takes notice of funds distribution in Sindh, Punjab ahead of LG polls
According to media reports provincial govts of and Sindh are dolling out development schemes to woo voters

















































