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Drought, death and indifference
Even after hundreds of deaths, we see no real effort to end the fallout from the drought in Tharparkar
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Corruption probe: Supreme Judicial Council summons AGP on November 27
AGP summoned after SJC reviews his reply to a show cause notice
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World toilet day: ‘Unhygienic conditions kill thousands’
World toilet day : ‘Unhygienic conditions kill thousands’
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Way forward: Mentorship important for women entrepreneurs
A consensus was reached at a discussion held at the Jinnah Institute.
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Mysterious murder: NUML professor gunned down
He was either killed in a drive-by shooting or was killed during a robbery.
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Horrifying trend: Child sexual abuse on the rise
Report says over five children abused every day in Pakistan from 2007-11.
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‘Missing’ trader: Arrest of alleged fraudster lands NAB investigator in court
SSP, Kohsar SHO also told to appear on Nov 11 with arrested man.
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Modarba scam: Court reprimands NAB for laxity in resolving case
Asks bureau to make payments to some of the victims, adjourns hearing till Nov 24.
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Post-devolution woes: VCs oppose provincial higher education depts
Fearing ‘disastrous’ effects on the gains the country’s higher education sector has witnessed since 2002.
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Housing societies: Accountability bureau moves to ban ads for illegal schemes
Proposal discussed with TV, print regulators, complaints about CDA’s lethargic attitude .
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Round and round: Higher education in FATA still a pipe dream
Senate panel recommends new site, more land for proposed varsity.
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Blast from the past: Vintage cars roll on capital’s streets
Classic Car Show featured vehicles owned by the who’s who of the country.
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Belgium belly: Just crackers about cheese
First day of food festival invites more than a second helping.
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Know your rights: Rights of cottage industry workers
The informal sector of Pakistan includes the cottage industry, home-based workers and other workers and labourers
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PTI responsible for mishandling of IDP issue: PPP
The PPP leaders demanded that all cases against IDPs should be dismissed
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Army hands over 13-year-old LoC crosser to Indian authorities
13-year old Manzar Hussain inadvertently crossed the LoC into Pakistan on November 14
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Shabqadar grenade attack leaves two policemen dead
Tehreek-e-Taliban Jamaatul Ahrar group in a statement claimed responsibility for the attack
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ECP to get powers over ROs, polling staff, law enforcement personnel
The committee has also recommended giving more powers to ECP over allotment of election symbols
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The ‘Metropolis’ of retail prêt
Designer Shamaeel Ansari’s latest collection caters to the
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NAB chief wants better training for investigators
Qamar Zaman Chaudhry wants the Training and Research Division of NAB to speed up work on the NAB forensic lab
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IDPs a burden on K-P govt's resources: Imran
Imran says K-P will approach the Supreme Court to raise the issue of provincial rights
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Air strikes kill six suspected militants in Tirah Valley
Officials says three militant hideouts were also destroyed
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Malala urges Pakistani children to fight for education
Speaking via video link, she addressed shoolchildren at a special event to celebrate her Nobel prize held in Peshawar
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Foreign Office clarifies Sartaj Aziz statement on ties with militant groups
FO statement comes a day after Sartaj Aziz argued that Pakistan does not need to antagonise all militant groups
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Grenade attack near police station injures 15 in Karachi
Hand grenade thrown near a shop located in a congested area of Mithadar
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Pakistan ranks third on Global Terrorism Index: report
IEP report says there were 71 suicide attacks responsible for around 2,740 casualties in 2013
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At least four killed as coach overturns near Lasbela
15 others injured; bus was enroute from Turbat to Karachi
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No justification for drone strikes with operation underway: UN envoy
Ambassador says strikes have devastating impact on communities in regard to safety, education and cultural practices
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K-P govt repaid loans worth Rs5bn after coming to power, says CM
Khattak determined to run province with available resources, without taking loans
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Bail granted: SC frees blasphemy accused after 5 years
Accused approaches the apex court against SHC’s refusal of a bail plea
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16 years and counting: The clock is ticking for justice
Shahid Raza struggles to fight his case for re-employment as he gets a job after 15 years
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Khairpur accident: NHA officials appear before police to record statement
While the driver and other witnesses have recorded their statements, NHA officials have not done so till date
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Pursuing peace: Zardari throws weight behind Kashmir issue
Says terrorism is a mindset that needs to be defeated both strategically and ideologically
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Pakistan-Russian ties: The grass roots approach
Russia’s approval of selling MI-35 helicopters to Pakistan shows commitment to make Pakistan a peaceful country
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ECP fails to satisfy panel on voting machines
Says there is no mechanism which is 100% foolproof
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State control: Govt may toughen ECL laws
Fresh legislation will give executive more authority to bar people from going abroad
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Despicable act: Four-year-old raped in Islampura area of Lahore
SHO denies rape, says injury caused by an accident at school
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Gas surcharge: SC accepts govt’s petition against declaring tax illegal
Govt says it is facing difficulties over refund
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Human trafficking scandal: Probe into scandal takes a fresh twist
Investigation officer approaches Islamabad High Court against his repatriation from SIU to Punjab police
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CENTCOM chief praises Pakistan Army's committed fight against terrorism
General Raheel puts forward Pakistan's perspective on regional security, improving Pakistan-Afghan relations
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Polio control in Pakistan: Japan gives UNICEF $4.8 million
Ambassador Japan points out that Tokyo has supported Polio Eradication Initiative in Pakistan since 1996
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New watchdog: SA constitutes committee for Thar
Agha Durrani monitors situation after PML-F MPA Imtiaz Shaikh moved an adjournment motion to discuss it
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Long outstanding: APNS asks Sindh govt to clear dues
Issue lingers on resulting in accumulation of Rs450 million
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In court: 'Extortionist' sent to police custody
Suspects demand Rs50,000 from Arshad Mehmood, threatening to kill him unless paid
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Musharraf warns of proxy war with India in Afghanistan
Former military ruler says calming tension between India and Pakistan is key to peace in Afghanistan
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Convention in Lahore: PPP executive committee to meet
CM Sindh will chair the meeting at CM House
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SC dismisses 17-year-old petition seeking PM's disqualification
Petition - filed by PPP - dismissed due to absence of prosecution at court hearing
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Bomb targeting school bus kills two in Kurram Agency
Seven-year-old girl also wounded, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack
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China rejects report about training Pakistanis near LoC
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hong Lei says there are no facts backing relevant reports
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Maintaining deterrence: Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable missile
Shaheen 1A (Hatf IV) can hit target within a range of 900km