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Election Tribunal : MPA gets 1,000 more votes in recount
The tribunal led by Kazim Ali Malik disposed of the petition on Wednesday.
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Criminals Caught: Gang held for trafficking, prostitution
Police said they had registered a case and were looking for the other gang members.
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Laid Off : Unemployed man kills himself
A resident of Chak 198-RB told that his son had been working at a power loom factory which had shut down.
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Accident: Three injured in cylinder blast
A police team arrived and started an investigation but shopkeeper had fled by then.
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May 11 protest: PTI doesn’t want midterm election, says Javed Hashmi
PTI leader says his party will stand by PM for the sake of democracy.
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Technology Markets: ‘Plan 9 aims to prepare IT experts’
The Plan 9 Acumen Launchpad 2014 is launched in collaboration with Acumen.
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Islamabad seeks 15-day reprieve for travellers
Time is needed to get polio vaccines worth Rs800m for 10m people travelling abroad annually: officials.
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Piling up again: Vicious cycle of circular debt
As of today, the total circular debt has piled up to a staggering Rs298 billion.
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Energy quick-fix: Government moves to plug power gap
3,500MW to be added by end-May; PM orders decrease in power outages.
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Expansion: IBA to establish centre for journalism
Dean confirms approval, centre to be established on city campus.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 98.22/98.27 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.63/98.68.
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Plan: ‘Vision 2025’ to be launched this month
This plan has been developed through a national consultation conference attended by over 1,000 stakeholders.
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Negotiations: APCNGA holds meeting with SNGPL
CNG stations should be allowed to work for eight hours daily instead of six, said APCNGA Chairman.
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Motives unknown: Man arrested for threatening MPA
The caller had threatened to kill MPA along with family.
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Roadside explosion: Blast damages bridge in Hangu
No group claimed responsibility for the incident
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Taking charge: Seven ministers allotted portfolios
The Ministry of Industries is lying vacant at the moment.
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Under threat rights lawyer Rashid Rehman Khan shot dead in Multan
Another lawyer accompanying Khan and a client were also injured in the gun attack.
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Mending ties: Maulana Fazlur Rehman accorded status of federal minister
The move, seen as appeasing the estranged JUI-F, was sanctioned by the prime minister.
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Commission probing Hamid Mir incident to recommence from May 14
Evidence can be submitted directly to the Secretary of the Enquiry Commission.
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Did you know?: Mah-e-Meer a film inspired by Mir unveiled
Miraqsm Media presents Mah-e-Meer, a film by Sarmad Sehbai and directed by Anjum Shehzad.
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Parliamentarians argue over Pakistan's 'highest power tariff in the region'
Telecom industry is facing continuous loss and its loss has reached up to Rs 4billion, says minister.
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Funk and reggae at the Music Mela
Second day of the festival featured live performances by Malang Party, Poor Rich Boy and Qayaas.
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Celebrating 50 years of Shaukhat Ali
The Cultural Journalist Foundation paid a tribute to the music icon and poet.
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PTI denied permission to protest at D-Chowk
PTI has been requested to provide a brief for security arrangements to be made, after which permission may be granted.
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1 FC official killed, 3 injured in militant attack
The Baloch militants belonged to the banned Baloch Liberation Front.
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Suf Excel beautifully encapsulates the meaning of 'Eesar' in its new TVC
Surf Excel’s latest TVC leaves 4.5million YouTube viewers teary eyed
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WHO asked to announce 15-day certificate exemption for Pakistani travellers
Minister says polio vaccination certificates will be free of charge; government will devise strategy in 15 days
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Women rights: Female student from Faisalabad to speak at UN
Rabia Faridi will be the second Pakistani woman to address the UN after Malala Yousafzai.
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CNG cylinder explosion leaves 1 dead in Rawalpindi
Two others also injured, reportedly in critical condition.
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To press for a break, JUI-F lawmaker gives azaan during assembly proceedings
Maulana Ameer Zaman gives call to prayer after the routine prayer break was cancelled because a speech was underway.
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Pakistan prays for swift recovery of philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi
People on twitter say social activist and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi was admitted to the ICU due to ill health.
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LHC judges: Settle seniority on basis of appointment date, says SC
Petition objects to status of 18 incumbent judges.
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Bomb defused in Karachi's Kemari area
Bomb was found in the oil tanker terminal, around 10 to 12 kilogrammes of explosive material was used.
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Gossip about defence minister’s job up for grabs
Not many ministers of Nawaz Sharif, forget the parliamentary party in general, relish real access to real Nawaz Sharif
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Power generation: We’ll replace darkness with light, says Nawaz
Two coal-based power plants inaugurated in Karachi.
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Poll rigging: Ex-top judge rejects PTI claims
PTI chief openly lashed out at the former CJ, accusing him of involvement in alleged rigging during the 2013 polls.
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PTI to launch public campaign against Geo
The committee decided to go public with proof against Mir Shakilur Rehman.
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CJ’s recommendation: Ex-judge nominated for top Shariat Court post
Judicial Commission will consider Raza Khan’s name tomorrow.
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Arms possession: American sent on physical remand
Adam H Ishaque, the judicial magistrate in district Malir, remands suspect to police till May 10.
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Roll-out of 3G technology — a long way to go
The more expensive the deployment becomes the longer operators take for country-wide penetration of mobile broadband.
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Govt mulls appeal against WHO proposal
PM’s focal person on polio says timing of WHO decision ‘unexpected’.
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Travel restrictions: No directives given to airports
Passengers flying this week are concerned they will be asked for proof of inoculation.
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Money matters: Govt slashes cost of five energy projects, saves Rs131 billion
A majority of the projects were approved at overestimated rates.
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Exit Control List: Musharraf’s counsel says govt misleading the court
SHC to take up ex-military ruler’s petition against travel ban today`.
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Dripping away: LG minister blames everyone but himself for water crisis
The minister warned that factory owners found involved in stealing water will have their factories sealed.
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3 killed, 13 injured as Karakoram Express derails near Nawabshah
Train - travelling from Lahore to Karachi - derailed when the driver hit the brakes suddenly.
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Inspiring others: Street children team start tour to motivate other youngsters
Squad members begin tour from Mazar-e-Quaid on May 5 and will visit different cities, including Multan and Lahore.
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In the line of duty: Security guard succumbs to injuries
No FIR has been lodged as the private bank is still consulting its legal team.
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Effective policing: LEAs to receive investigation training
The course will cater to officers and personnel of the Special Branch, CID and Crime Branch.
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Cm’s special aide: Social welfare portfolio given to Lanjar
Lanjar used to have the Auqaf and religious affairs department.