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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
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Balochistan to become first province with functional LG system since 2009
Election authorities all set to complete second phase of local government polls in province by January 2, 2015
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Tragedies on the pitch
List of well-known crickets who died on the pitch include three Pakistanis
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Selfie sticks could bring jail time in South Korea
Science Ministry says anyone selling an unregistered version could face a $27,000 fine or up to 3 years in prison
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Swat’s first polio case: EPI technician suspended for alleged negligence
DC Mahmood Wazir issues suspension orders of technician Abdul Kabir
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Pakistan wants good relations with India: FO
FO spokesperson says Pakistan wants peace in the neighbourhood for the development of the entire region
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Military to protect state institutions on November 30: Nisar
Interior minister says govt will decide tomorrow whether rally will be allowed to take place at D-Chowk
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Two polio workers beaten up in Lahore
Workers tortured when they went to administer polio drops to a house in Ravi Town
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Tharparkar drought: With five more deaths November toll climbs to 94
Deceased include 3-month-old and 5-month-old infants
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2 Filipino female smugglers deported after completing jail term in Pakistan
Women arrested from Benazir International Airport a year ago
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WHO refutes reports of suspending operations in Balochistan
Home Minister Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti says important disclosure expected during interrogation with arrested suspects
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LoC violation: Pakistan, India exchange fire near Charwa sector
No casualties reported from either side of the border
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Pashto music legend Takkar to perform at Nobel ceremony
Sardar Ali Takkar to perform Ta Bibi Sheerina Ye as a tribute to Malala
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Latest polio drive: 31,452 children at risk as parents turn vaccinators away in Peshawar
Health dept report on recent campaign says 12,224 parents refused to have their children vaccinated
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No real democracy: Sheikh Rasheed lashes out at Zardari
Rasheed says Zardari has done blunders in last PPP tenure, therefore he tries to save himself by supporting PML-N govt
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Illegal allotment: Supreme Court halts sale of 600 acres of mangroves areas
Approximately Rs400 billion worth of land illegally allotted to CM’s ex-secretary
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Recovery of girls: K-P governor requests Sindh govt to ensure girls’ safety
Directs Bajaur Agency’s political agent to find out and contact parents of these girls
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Assembly proceedings: Bajaur girls, couple’s lynching echo in NA
MNAs demand action against culprits involved in Kot Radha Kishan tragedy
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US drone strike: Uzbeks among 9 killed in North Waziristan
Pamphlets linked to ISIS distributed in Wana
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Removing age bar: Tweak in the law to benefit widows
NA panel suggests change in law to support families of deceased employees
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Iran won’t suspend gas export to Pakistan: Oil minister
Tehran to invest $1 billion more to complete the project
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Shooting spree: Former prayer leader gunned down
Irfani was MWM spokesperson for Parachinar
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SAARC summit salvaged after handshake by Nawaz, Modi
Leaders of the eight Saarc countries signed an agreement to improve cross-border energy trade
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Alleged rigging: PTI to lodge criminal case against ROs
Imran says he will reveal evidence of rigging on Nov 28
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Haris Steel Mills case: Bank of Punjab recovers Rs1b
BoP pursues accused at an international level, later discovers his properties in UAE and Malaysia
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Upping the ante: PPP threatens to block highways, roads
Senator Raza rejects federal government’s privatisation policy to sell state-owned institutions at throwaway price
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Shock as Hughes dies from head injuries
Hughes collapsed after being hit by a Sean Abbott bouncer during a game, sending shockwaves through cricketing world
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The curious case of infant deaths
In the blink of an eye, pneumonia, premature birth, infections and unsafe delivery meddled with their hopes
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On UK’s complaint: FIR registered in human trafficking case
Sources say PM’s assistant on aviation Shujaat Azeem played key role in registration of FIR
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Ensuring security: Ministry may seek help from defence, interior ministries
To discuss security challenges that were hampering efforts to eradicate the crippling disease
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Police recover 26 girls from Karachi house
The girls are students of an unregistered seminary
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Prosecutors refuse to pursue treason case
They claim a joint trial would be impossible in the absence of ex-premier Aziz, who is currently out of the country
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No dues against Ittefaq Foundries: NBP
NBP in its letter further stated that all petitioner banks have received full and entire amount of their claims
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PM disqualification case: SC constitutes larger bench
Official says case could be listed in the next 10 days.
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Pti rally: ‘Punjab govt will not create hurdles’
Khanzada says the PML-N government believed in democracy and political freedom
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‘Old enmity’: Man shot dead
‘Old enmity’: Man shot dead
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School principal commits suicide
School principal commits suicide
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Education emergency: State’s duty to ensure free education reiterated
Experts attend launch of book which focuses on privatisation of education.
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Talking climate change: Young mountaineer reaches for the sky
"I want to climb the highest mountains in the world but we lack resources," says Hafiza Bano
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Chevening alumni think tank launched
The British High Commission launched the Chevening Alumni Association of Pakistan
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Continuing influence: ‘Iqbal’s philosophy panacea to all ills’
Extremism and bigotry had no place in Allama Iqbal’s philosophy as he wanted Muslims to be moderate.
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Regional security: South Asia’s survival linked to social spending
Speakers say regional states should take into account wider aspects of national security.
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Dismal healthcare: Report highlights govt failure to protect mothers, children
Attributes poor access to quality healthcare, non-availability of transport as main reasons behind fatalities.
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NOC violation: NADRA contractor accused of placing two cables with one shovel
CDA complaint says contractor is installing own lines alongside approved ones for NADRA.
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Office space shortages: Rs50m monthly rent being paid by 13 govt offices
Another 17 offices working in other govt buildings, new blocks to be ready by 2015.
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Model UN: Students hold exclusive Q&A session with diplomats
The second day of the Millenial Model United Nations commences.