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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.
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Nov 30 rally: Organisers, city admin at standstill
The administration awaits a response from the federal government.
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Karo-kari: Woman killed for 'honour'
A case has yet to be registered
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Section 144: Court raises objection on PTI petition
A petition filed seeking the lifting of Section 144 in Islamabad.
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Cultural week celebrations: Welcome to Indonesia
Performances reflect Eastern nation’s culture through Balinese dance and Javanese wedding.
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PAMA laments: Loopholes causing revenue loss
PAMA Director General urged FBR to review and remove the irregularities found in the SRO 577(I)2005
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In condemnation: JSQM protests crime
The rally started from Shahpur Jahania to National Press Club
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A letter for nawaz: MQM complains of discrimination
In his letter to Nawaz, he alleged that because of corruption, no development work was occurring
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Shot dead: Two bodies found on Super Highway
Faheem's brother Imran said that his brother was a rickshaw driver, while Usman was a welder
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Bank robbery: Culprits escape with Rs800,000
They added that the robbers took around Rs800,000 and the guard's weapon before fleeing
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Regulation: New rules on private guards added
They will not be allowed to wear uniforms that resemble police or any other law enforcement agencies' uniforms
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Encounter: Dacoit killed in Pir jo Goth
Notorious criminal Qadir Bux alias Dadir Narejo was killed in an encounter while his accomplices managed to flee
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Explosion: Bomb damages railway track
Some trains were also stopped at Nawabshah and Tando Adam railway stations
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee weakened at 101.4/101.6 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday
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Seeking level-playing field: PRGMEA worried over textile exports
Textile exports decreased by 1.54%
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Business climate : FPCCI expresses concern
The drastic cling in investment would ultimately stop commercial activities in the countries, says FPCCI
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Adding insult to injury: Health minister derides birth rate in Thar
Earlier, the CM had blamed the midwives for the rising infant mortality
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Dealing with drought: Free wheat in Thar goes to distributors' favourites
Rabbani found 300 bags of medicines mixed with mud meant for affected persons
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Death by drought: Judges believe situation in Thar has deteriorated further
Federal, provincial governments given a week to explain what measures they took
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Paying off a debt: Police bring back 26 missing girls
The girls, sent to study at madrassa near Guru Mandir by parents from Bajaur Agency, were in custody to settle a debt
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Govt raises $1 billion through Sukuk bonds
The government decided to accept offers for a five-year tenure at a profit rate of 6.75 per cent
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FPW 2014: The haute way to winter
Fashion Pakistan Week kickstarted with vibrant and bold trends, accentuated by warm and opulent fabrics.
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No prevalence of Ebola in Pakistan: secretary
The House was told on Wednesday that the damage inflicted by floods this year was Rs44.5
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CJ constitutes seven-member bench to hear PM's disqualification case
The case is expected to be affixed for hearing in next ten days
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Five electrifying things that made Mountain Dew Solis an event of a life time
EDM lovers enthralled by Mountain Dew’s Solis Festival
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Islamic State pamphlets distributed in South Waziristan
Officials in the region say IS has no presence in South Waziristan
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LHWs boycott vaccination campaign in aftermath of polio team attack
President of Lady Health Workers Union demands action against govt officials, foolproof security arrangements
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The West needs a fresh strategy for Pakistan: report
Report identifies ways in which the US and Europe can better work together to address complex challenges in Pakistan
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In Pakistan, new TV show lifts veil on sex taboos
The show tries to deal with the delicate subject of sex and embarrassing illnesses without angering conservatives
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Fawad Khan nominated for the “Best Bollywood Debut” at Masala Awards 2014
His acting, fashion and nawabi style was highly appreciated by critics
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26 girls held hostage to settle loan dispute recovered in Karachi
Bajaur residents were found in Liaquatabad as part of an arrangement to settle a loan dispute
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Pakistan refuses to sign three multilateral pacts at SAARC summit: officials
India's foreign ministry spokesman says one country cited incomplete "internal processes" for not signing the pacts
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Suspected Indian hackers deface Pakistan's MET website
Latest hacking part of a series of attacks between Pakistan and India
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New Zealand defeat Pakistan, level series 1-1
Hosts succumb to an innings and 80 runs loss at the hand of the Kiwis
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ATC verdict: Mir Shakil, Shaista given 26 years jail term (hold)
ATC sentences them for airing a blasphemous programme
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Grooming talent: Nescafe Basement’s 3rd season kicks off
Press release says famous musicians Xulfi will act as guide for new musicians
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High treason case: Musharraf says trial is politicised, vengeful
Fomer president says western-style democracy cannot be imposed on Pakistan
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Tharparkar drought: SHC directs provincial govt to take serious steps to prevent deaths
Report submitted before court claims 240 people died as a result of malnutrition and thirst
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4 killed, 3 injured in attack on polio team near Quetta
Masked men shot a woman in front seat, then opened indiscriminate fire on others sitting in the back of the pickup van
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Eight suspected militants killed in North Waziristan drone strike
Pakistan has condemned the attack, terming it a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity
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Land mafia busted: Railway retrieves 49-kanal from powerful tycoons
Politicians had defaulted Rs200 million since 2002
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More relief: Govt to further cut fuel prices, says Rashid
Says government does not want to indulge in ‘politics of accusations’
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Payback time: JUI-F seeks rewards for its services
Fazl says the govt is out of crises, we want it to fulfil the promises it made
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Unusual move: Govt orders Norwegian charity to halt operations
Claims that the interior ministry had recorded activities beyond its permitted scope
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Deadly dust
Labourers die of deadly silicosis as they continue working in hazardous conditions
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Bureaucratic hurdles: BISP chairman Enver Baig resigns
Chairman comments all financial powers of BISP lie in hands of secretary while his office was just ceremonial
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Swaraj, Aziz meet informally Indian foreign minister says it was ‘courtesy call’
PM spokesperson says Pakistan resumed talks with India in good faith but India unilaterally snapped process earlier