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Pile up : Two killed, 11 injured in collision
An army officer and his wife were killed and three of their family members were injured.
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Alleged spy: Man killed by pro-govt militia
Political admin said suspect was killed for allegedly spying against Touheedul Islam (TI), a pro-government militia.
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Cracking down: Three suspects arrested in operation
Locals said security forces surrounded the entire locality around midnight and imposed a curfew.
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The Alchemy festival brings Pakistani culture to London
Event focuses on showing the positive side of Pakistan to a multicultural United Kingdom.
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PBCW day one: Traditional is the way to go
The collections were a reminder that no matter how experimental one gets, nothing tops keeping it traditional.
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IMF review: Progress in stabilising economy, but more needs to be done
Pakistan, IMF agree to consolidate Rs290b in next fiscal year by levying Rs220b in new taxes, reducing power subsidy.
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Pirs of Sindh: Blind faith
While followers remain loyal, dynastic spiritual leaders of white desert in Sindh are neglecting people’s progress.
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Govt green lights PC's plan to sell UBL shares
CCoP approves roadshows for Privatisation Commission to seek out potential buyers for UBL shares.
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India election campaign ends with clashing visions
Few observers expect the BJP to reach the magic 272 number needed for a parliamentary majority by itself.
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May 11 protest will take place despite govt hindrances: Imran Khan
Khan alleged that the PML-N is lying about not causing hindrances in transport.
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Elite class controls 95% of Pakistan's resources: Sirajul Haq
JI ameer adds there will be no need to take loans from World Bank, IMF if corruption was brought under control.
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Lost power: Over 1,000 MW unaccounted for, says Ali
1,006MW unaccounted for from national grid, causing Rs260m in losses to public exchequer every day, says minister.
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‘I am a girl seeking education, do I threaten you?’
Schoolgirls are so strong that they can actually cause chaos in an Islamic society.
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Downward revision: Once again, IMF lowers tax target
Move prompted by FBR’s lacklustre performance; will force govt to slash development spending this year.
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Coalition Support Fund: Pakistan to receive $380m this month
US deputy secretary of state assures Dar about Washington’s decision to release next tranche of CSF.
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Nature’s wrath: Two killed as quake rattles Benazirabad
Residents say aftershocks were felt in several nearby tehsils, districts.
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Still bickering: Govt rejects PTI’s agreement over rigging dispute
Minister says thumb impression audit is unacceptable .
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At stake is more than just credibility of the May 11 polls
Imran Khan and his party want to demolish the credibility of the whole election process of May 11, 2013.
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Retaliatory action: Security forces nab 55 suspects
Search operation launched after bombing in North Waziristan Agency in which 9 FC officials were killed.
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Fake vaccination: In hunt for certification, polio drops ‘optional’
Hospitals, EPI officials issue vaccination certificates without administering polio drops.
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5-year-old petition: SC admits Biharis repatriation plea
At least 300,000 live in camps across Bangladesh.
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Gunned down: Two people shot dead
Three men on two motorcycles chased a black Toyota and started firing.
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Press freedom: ET reporter presented PFUJ award
The award was given to ET reporter on the occasion of World Press Freedom day on May 3.
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Green signal: PTI all set to hold anti-rigging rally tomorrow
The participants will assemble at the China Chowk that is expected to start at 10:30am.
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Metro bus: Committee takes note of delay in shifting of utility services
Payment in lieu of shifting of services lines has already been made: Saeed .
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Job fair at NUML pulls large crowed
NUML Registrar said that the university has equipped the students with all the required skills and knowledge.
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New vistas: Scholars to pursue higher studies in Germany
They will be required to learn German on arrival.
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Shifting of weekly market opposed
Protesters say project will prove ‘economic murder’ of poor stallholders.
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Curbing crime: ‘Patrolling system revamped to make Islamabad more safe’
Interior secretary says 49 check points set up to monitor security.
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Endless litigation: IHC suspends transfer order of ex-FDE chief
Shahnaz Riaz’s lawyer maintains only PM can remove her.
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Successful candidates: List of constables displayed
According to a police spokesman, the National Testing Service held the written test on April 6.
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Capital lodging: Ministry starts crackdown against ‘illegal’ occupants
About 3,000 houses are illegally occupied in different sectors: estate office.
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Experts’ perception: Water foremost security challenge for Pakistan
Pakistan needs more storage capacity and water management agreement with Afghanistan.
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US embassy expansion: Supreme Court moved for early hearing of plea
Applicant wants building plan for multi-storey complexes to be scrutinised.
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Taken away: Comments sought in missing cop case
Petitioner Salomi Rana said her husband Shafqat, a policeman, had been missing since February 25.
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In solidarity: Lawyers strike
Pakistan Bar Council had given a call for boycott to protest the killing.
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Decision against Geo: Pemra debate flounders as govt members create hurdles
In protest, Israr Abbassi and Mian Shams boycott proceedings; matter to be taken up again on May 16.
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No take-off: FIA arrests 18 over forged travel documents
Two held for operating illegal gateway exchange.
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Alternate energy: Pakistan’s first solar park rolled out
At inauguration, PM Nawaz invites Imran to discuss his concerns over a cup of tea.
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PIA cuts fares for Umrah, domestic routes
Airline acts on PM’s directive after decrease in oil prices.
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10MFY14: Local car sales up 3.8%
Pak Suzuki heads the pack, sells 62,783 units.
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Solar power project: ‘PML-N will steer the country out of the dark’
Solar park should start producing 10MW before Ramazan: Shahbaz.
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Inaction: Demonstration against police
The demonstrators burnt tyres and blocked the road.
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Keeping clean: MWMC to fix waste management
A tracker system would also be installed in the company’s vehicles to monitor their movement during waste collection.
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Inflation: Index falls 0.27% during week
The SPI for the combined groups decreased by 0.18%.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.50/98.55 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 98.52/98.57.
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Exports, Imports: ‘Reward, regulation system necessary’
The exporters are in doldrums due to lower rupee proceeds and need support rate of exchange to meet global competition
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Buddha’s empty chair: Swat’s artisans persevere to save age-old traditions
Despite recent spate of militancy, wood carvers say their business is looking up again.
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Valentine’s day clashes: Two PkSF members arrested
Three students were injured on the first day of the clashes.
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Latest addition: OUP opens bookshop in Abbottabad
The bookshop was inaugurated by Professor Dr Khan Gul Jadoon, Director of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.