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Graft charges: Auditor general appears before top judicial council
Five-member body is hearing a reference filed by the parliamentary watchdog
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Assembly session: Legislators trade barbs over rescued girls
PML-N MNA walks out in protest against continued detention of Bajaur girls in Sindh
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22-storey building: Dhedhi says KUJ flats project to start on fast-track
Says the project is expected to complete in three years
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In Karachi, Hyderabad: Bahria Town to establish 2 universities
These institutions will be named after the MQM chief Altaf Hussain
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Foreign missions: Political appointees in a tight spot
Appointments made in previous govt’s tenure are being questioned
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Kamila Shamsie, Bilal Tanweer shortlisted for South Asia fiction prize
Five writers on 2015 shortlist are a step closer to winning $50,000 awarded to the author of the best novel
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Six dead, 58 injured in Punjab road accidents
In Lahore, three children died while 28 others got injured when a school bus plunged into a ravine
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India violates ceasefire in Charwa sector
BSF allegedly resort to unprovoked firing and shelling near Charwa sector, Pakistan Army responds
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Pakistan frees 40 Indian prisoners
Fishermen say they will urge Indian authorities to also release Pakistani prisoners detained across the border
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Heroin smuggling: Another Pakistani beheaded
Saudi Arab executes 74 people, foreigners, Saudis in 2014
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Ties with India: Pakistan wants relationship based on self-respect, says Nawaz
Says we have always been keen to resolve all issues through meaningful dialogue
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Supreme Court rejects decade-old plea
Petitioner had sought direction not to hand over Dr AQ Khan to the US
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Attack on army patrol:10 dead as militants battle Indian army in Kashmir
The civilians were killed in the crossfire during the attack which started early in the morning
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Constitutional requirement: Balochistan LG system to be in place by January
Polling for second phase fixed for December 30; ECP unveils schedule
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Army ‘encounter': Indian Army indicts nine soldiers for killing two boys
Five people in a car came under attack on November 3
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Heads roll over Quetta tragedy
At least four polio workers were shot dead on the outskirts of Quetta
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Security concerns: UN polio team suspends field work in Pakistan
WHO official calls it a routine step to ensure the security of staff
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Influential tribal leader survives bomb attack in South Waziristan
Gul's personal security guards opened fire soon after the explosion while security forces cordoned off the area
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Accessible healthcare for new mothers
Unfortunately, qualified midwives are still sidelined by hospital management and doctors
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Sargodha tragedy: Resource crunch blamed for infant deaths
Punjab govt submits report to the SC in compliance with CJ’s orders.
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Too far from home: Sending their daughters away
As probe is under way, the question remains why girls were sent to Karachi
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Sharjeel slams Imran for ‘abusive language’
Dares the PTI leader to prove his rigging allegations against PPP
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Precautionary measures: Army to guard key installations, says Nisar
The government has also made up its mind to allow PTI to hold its rally at D-Chowk on Sunday
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November 30 rally: Imran issues clarion call to rally support
Asks supporters to reach Islamabad come what may.
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Pakistan, India may resume talks
Informal interaction between Nawaz and Modi at a retreat in Kathmandu helped cool down the temperature
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Pakistan’s potential: CEO summit focuses on leadership
Governor Sindh said a clear vision and sense of ownership bring up good leaders and help build great institutions
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Addressing commuter woes: Karachi metro bus project set for approval
Centre will fully fund Rs15.4b Green Line Bus Rapid Transit System.
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Bomb Disposal Personnel: “Between bomb, God and us”
Despite many assurances, BDS personnel continue to risk work in trying circumstances.
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Currency: Rupee stable against dollar
The rupee remained stable at 101.4/101.6 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Thursday
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Achievement : President appreciates PSO’s performance
During the year, the company earned a profit after tax of Rs21.8 billion
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Trade and commerce: Chinese govt to facilitate traders
The businessmen welcomed the opening of the Chinese corner at Sindh University.
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Redressing issues: Committee formed to look into Thar situation
Redressing issues: Committee formed to look into Thar situation
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Thar crisis: Sindh govt blamed for poor healthcare
Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative says shortage of funds, staff not allowing them to perform their role adequately
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Global warming: Hindu Kush regions the hot spot of global warming, says Bosan
Food security minister says govt working to reduce carbon emissions.
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En route: Hashish recovered from car
En route: Hashish recovered from car
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Gas leak : Five of a family injured
Gas leak : Five of a family injured
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Extracurricular: Roots olympiad ends on high note
The four-day international inter-college annual talent competition ended successfully.
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PNCA: ‘Compèrers needs good grip on subject’
PNCA: ‘Compèrers needs good grip on subject’
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Illegal promotions: What law did CDA follow, apex court asks
Civic agency report says 112 show-cause notices issued, but barely half have replied.
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Planning reforms: Minister hints at standardisation of education boards
E-9 Ministerial Review Meeting held to discuss MDGs.
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Civil disobedience: PTI leader’s power connection severed
PTI leaders including Chief Imran Khan stopped paying utility bills after Khan gave a civil disobedience call.
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Gearing up: Imran’s supporters prepare for Nov 30 rally
The party supporters finalises plans to mobilise people to participate in the November 30 rally in Islamabad.
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Reprieve?: Ephedrine not a narcotic, CNS lacks jurisdiction: Lahore High Court
The petition argues that ephedrine does not fall in category of narcotics under Pakistani law.
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Lights out: Over pending dues, power cut for hundreds of slum dwellers
IESCO severed their connections on Nov 14 after they failed to clear Rs5.6m dues.
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Strategic relations: Stable Pakistan in China’s best interest
Former ambassador launches book on China’s role as Pakistan’s mainstay.
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LHC directs govt not to take any illegal action against PTI workers
Petitioners say government launched a crackdown on PTI workers to stop them from participating in the Nov 30 rally
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FPW 2014 day 2: Fashion staples trump fads
The Express Tribune gives a round-up of the fashion hits and misses of the evening.
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'Over Rs30 million spent on PM’s recent trip to New York'
Govt tells LHC that fund was approved by Parliament in response to petition accusing PM of overspending on tours
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EU urges Pakistan to push for repeal of blasphemy laws
The Parliament expressed particular concern about the case of Aasia Bibi
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Polio campaign initiated in North Waziristan
Official says there is no timeframe for this campaign and it will continue until all 39,000 children are vaccinated