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ICC defends anti-corruption unit despite review
ICC chief executive David Richards says the suggestion that ACSU might be failing is entirely misplaced, inaccurate.
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Interior Minister reviews security arrangements for May 11 rally
Walk-through gates, sniffing dogs and CCTV cameras would be employed to provide security to the rally participants
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Opposition files adjournment motion in Senate over Rashid Rehman's assassination
Motion says Rehman had alerted authorities about the threats to his life from certain individuals.
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US requests Pakistan to lift ban on import of live animals
Burns assures Dar of releasing next tranche of CSF funds soon.
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PTI demands thumb impression audit, PML-N says no
Saad Rafique says ink used by ECP for thumb impressions during the elections was of low quality.
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Families of South Korea ferry dead march on presidential palace
Park's govt has faced continued criticism for its handling of the disaster from the families of the ferry victims.
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Govt to renegotiate Pak-Swiss tax agreement in hopes of recovering illegal funds
New Swiss laws may allow Pakistan to obtain confidential information about ill-gotten funds.
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Financial constraints: Assistant Deputy President ZTBL commits suicide
Mobin jumped from the tenth floor of the bank and died on the spot.
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First of its kind: Solar Power Project will start working in December, reveals Nawaz
PM was speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of 100MW solar park project in Bahawalpur.
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Never too late: PML-N leader wants bail surety returned
Former defence minister, Ghous Ali Shah, seeks return of Rs500,000 surety he had furnished to seek bail in 2001.
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Medicinal research: DUHS papers selected for conference
Most of the abstracts focus on common diseases, such as tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.
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Fatal festivities: One killed, two injured in aerial firing
Man killed, 2 others injured including minor boy in celebratory firing in district Shikarpur.
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Suleman Lashari murder case: Statement from main suspect not recorded as yet
Other suspects sent on 4-day physical remand, main suspect still in the hospital.
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Illegal land transfer: Court moved against six men
ACE orders registration of case against 6 people for illegally transferring government land through fake documents.
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Fake certificates: Four ex-PMDC employees detained
Four ex-PMDC employees arrested for alleged involvement in issuing fake certificates to non-qualified doctors.
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Ballistic missile: Pakistan successfully test-fires Hatf III
Hatf III (Ghaznavi) is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a range of 290 kilometres.
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Gaining strength: Luqman Palari joins PPP
Thatta’s veteran politician Luqman Palari announces to join PPP along with his followers.
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Mass protests: PTI rally unnecessary, says Sharjeel Memon
PPP leader says PTI seems to have changed its stance after it assumed power in Khyber-Pakhtunkwa.
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In memoriam: Civil society, lawyers protest murder of Rashid Rehman
HRCP demands proceedings against those who threatened lawyer.
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10 more killed in TTP infighting
Clashes continue for the third consecutive day in Shawal.
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Overseeing details: Govt forms panel to revise media code of conduct
A nine-member task force will conduct the review of existing laws.
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Losses top Rs125b: Pakistan Railways fall deep into red
145% deficit blamed on ‘weak financial position’.
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Energy crisis: Survey underway to set up power plants
Govt surveys some sites in areas of Sadiqabad, Khanpur and Cholistan to set up coal-based power plants.
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Reaction: CIA’s fake drive hurt polio battle, says FO
'Dr Shakil Afridi’s fake campaign has created doubts about vaccination drives among people,' says Tasnim Aslam.
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A dummy’s guide to lodging rigging complaints
Hawks prevail with idea that instead of appearing to be on defensive, govt should opt for aggressive posturing.
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Bitter divide: Saad challenges poll rigging claims
Railway minister suggests setting up a parliamentary fact finding committee.
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Special court orders: Musharraf allowed access to FIA report
Prosecution cannot decide what material is sensitive, maintains bench.
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Quetta explosion: Blast kills two, injures 15
Police vehicle suspected to be target of attack.
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Answer PTI charges of poll fraud, court tells ECP
Chastises poll body for failing to implement judgment on reforms.
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Oft-neglected issue: Opening up to special children
Funfair for people with disabilities highlights existing issues and proposes greater integration in society.
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Regularisation, salary: Teaching, nonteaching staff continue protest
Around 500 daily wage staff of different model colleges continue their protest for fourth consecutive day at D-Chowk.
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Youth affairs: ‘Politics, religion not primary causes of violence’
Report documents more than 5,200 young people’s stories.
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Contraband: Drug smuggling bid foiled
During preliminary investigation Nigerian national confesses to presence of 50 heroin-filled capsules in his stomach.
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Youth Parliament: Pildat invites EOI from potential candidates
Project offers participants to have in-depth glimpse into working of legislative discourse and procedures.
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World Red Crescent Day: PRCS eyes five million volunteers by 2016
This was announced at a volunteers award ceremony held in connection with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
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Bold strokes: Love for Lahore, reincarnated
Iqbal Hussain’s recovery will be marked by an exhibition of his paintings.
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Public talk: Pakistan’s nukes are safe, says Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick’s book “Overcoming Pakistan’s Nuclear Dangers” launched.
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Work of a skilled draftsman: Paintings exhibition by Mahmood Hayat opens
Twenty-five portraits will be displayed until May 15.
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Revenue loss: For some, a lease deed is just a piece of paper
CDA decides to take action against leaseholders for non-renewal.
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Destination D-Chowk: One killed, two injured on road
Deceased was an employee of K-P govt.
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Speak up, get shot: Killing of rights defender condemned
Activists say state has failed to protect those who defend people accused of blasphemy.
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Enabling smooth travel: Polio vaccination cards counter set up at Pims
Responding to WHO restrictions on travellers, counter established at Children’s Hospital.
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PTI gets conditional nod for rally in capital
Nisar confident Imran’s supporters will remain peaceful, but wary of ‘other groups’.
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High demand: Procurement of polio vaccine is a challenge
Help of international organisations for supply not yet sought, says official.
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Combating Thalassaemia: ‘Govt should implement bill on thalassaemia’
More than 8,000 children are born with thalassaemia every year.
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Peace process: Army plans response to North Waziristan blast
Gen Raheel Sharif meets Prime Minister Nawaz following the killing of nine FC men in a roadside explosion.
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New enclosures: Safari Park makes room for elephants
Elephants are the only ‘big’ animals at Safari Park.
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Pakistan less ‘miserable’ than India
Out of 89 economies, Pakistan ranked 29 on World Misery Index 2013.
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Unbundling: K-Electric starts process
K-Electric has been operating as the only integrated power company.
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Ready to launch : Meezan’s mobile banking services
The MFS ecosystem will play an increasing role as a dominant delivery channel for banking services.