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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.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 98/98.2 against the dollar compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.22/98.27.
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Ya Rab: redefining the Muslim identity
Bollywood film, which recently premiered in Pakistan, stars Pakistani actor Manzar Sehbai.
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Govt forms committee to revise media code of conduct
The meeting called for empowering the office of Ombudsman in the TV channels more.
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Nawaz, Gen Raheel discuss security situation
Nawaz expressed his grief over the loss of lives and said that the sacrifices by soldiers will not go in vain.
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K-P deputy speaker’s brother arrested for alleged rape in Kohat
Safdar Qureshi, brother of the K-P deputy speaker, was arrested following directions from the CM
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Military completes field training of Strategic Command with successful Hatf III launch
'Ghaznavi' is capable of delivering nuclear and conventional warheads up to a distance of 290 kilometres.
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I have realised that Pakistan needs me: Veena Malik
Veena was addressing a press conference and was accompanied by husband Asad Basheer Khan Khattak.
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Government grants PTI conditional permission to hold protest on May 11
We've decided to allow this protest because PTI and Imran Khan have been extremely persistent, says Nisar.
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Govt to PTI: If you verify ours, we'll verify yours
Minister casts doubt over seats PTI won; party offered to join fact-finding committee instead of holding protests
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Poverty, money are top causes of violence, say Pakistani youth in British Council survey
42% of surveyed youth say poverty is main motivation for violence.
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Abducted Nigerian girls are my sisters, says Malala
Malala says the group behind the mass abduction does not understand Islam and has not studied the Holy Quran.
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Lawyers strike to mourn blasphemy defence lawyer
Lawyers in Karachi to boycott courts on Friday.
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No need to hold future elections if perpetrators of rigging not apprehended: Imran
Saad Rafique criticises PTI for not having faith in Parliament and holding protests instead.
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Arrested FBI agent released from custody
He was released on a bail of Rs1 million.
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US mission official meets suspect: Ex-Ohio official refuses US legal aid
Former comptroller of Chicago refuses to go back to US and also turns down services offered by US mission in Pakistan.
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EOBI land scam: Court refuses bail to three suspects
An anti-corruption court dismisses the bail applications of three suspects in the EOBI land scam case.
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Treason case: Special Court orders FIA to provide relevant documents to Musharraf
Court says law requires that all documents related to the case be provided to the suspect.
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Amer Ahmed case: FIA rounds up key abettor
FIA officials produced the accused before the magisterial court and sought his physical remand.
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Indian Premier League: Sharma guides Mumbai to victory
Indecisive bowling from Royal Challengers Bangalore set up a second consecutive home win.
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Poll rigging allegations: Govt not deterred by PTI’s rally, says Saad
Minister for Railways says rallies cannot weaken the government.
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Lakhra scandal: NAB to file reference against former PM
Bureau, in its Executive Board Meeting approves filing of reference against Raja Ashraf in multi-billion graft case.
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Researchers without solutions
As a reporter, I often get a chance to read research conducted by different researchers in Pakistan.
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Threatening letters: Pakistan urges security for New Delhi mission
Pakistan HC had received two letters in which unknown people threatened to blow it up.
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NA question hour: Power tariff in Pakistan highest in region
Use of RFO and HSD fuels in thermal generation responsible of increase in electricity costs.
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Election rigging: Imran Khan warns govt against thwarting May 11 protest
PTI chief says he’ll fight character assassination by Geo/Jang Group.
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Interpreting Javed Hashmi’s double-edged remarks
No doubt, Hashmi took a sane and mature position.
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Amethi votes...: Rahul Gandhi battles for seat as election end nears
Objects to BJP election symbol outside polling station.
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Under investigation: Detained US citizen turns out to be FBI agent
Daggers, spy cameras also recovered from his luggage.
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Peace initiative: Difficult to pursue talks if TTP doesn’t take concrete steps, says Siddiqui
PM’s top aide says govt is facing public pressure on protracted dialogue.
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Capital punishment: Govt asked to clarify status of death-row inmates
SC summons AGP Salman Butt on a petition seeking release of inmates if death penalty is not seen through.
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World Thalassaemia Day: The bold and the beautiful
Couple sets new standards by taking thalassaemia test, donating wedding outfits and refusing dowry.
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Whole grain: 37,000 wheat bags recovered
Team of Sindh food department recovers 37,000 hoarded wheat bags during raid on 2 factories in Moro town.
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JUI-F MNA holds novel protest
MNA stood up on his desk and gave the call for prayer.
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FESTIVITIES AND FUN: Keenjhar mela to kick off from Friday
There will be many activities organised for the festival, such as a musical concerts, sports contests and boat races.
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Asif Zardari vows to strengthen democracy
“The party has serious reservations about the May 2013 general elections" quoted the former president.
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Highest score of the season: Maxwell destroys Chennai in IPL
Chennai valiantly attempted to chase the target, but the Super Kings could only achieve 187 for 6.
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Unwelcome welcome: Expat woman looted
The police registered a case against the robbers but have failed to track down them yet.
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Store launch: Wealth of ethnic wares
New lifestyle boutique brings wide range of traditional items to fore.
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Persons with disabilities: Speakers urge for inclusive education practices
In Pakistan, about 1.4 million children with disabilities are school going, says UNESCO director .
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Human security: ‘Pressure state to be more responsive’
Emphasise the need for counter-radicalisation narratives.
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Travel ban: Interior secretary, FIA chief put on notice
Shahzain Bugti petitions IHC for removing name from ECL.
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Of a bard who burned in his own fire
Shiv Kumar Batalvi remembered on his 41st death anniversary.
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Missing abroad: Family of Pakistani man seeks early recovery
FO spokesperson says information provided by family about his residence in Oman was wrong.
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Tragedy: Man drowns in lake while fishing
The victim’s friends tried to save him but they failed to do so.
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NUST convocation: Some elements using religion to oppose polio vaccines says Mamnoon
At least 323 graduates including 35 PhDs awarded degrees.
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Nuclear technology: Debating the prospects of use in Pakistan
Contentious past about proliferation of arsenal design puts Pakistan in a tight spot, says US expert.