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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.
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Promotion case: Replies sought from Punjab health secretary, RMC principal
Justice of the LHC bench directed provincial health secretary and RMC principal to submit their replies in two weeks
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Stop leering: Police’s role in ending violence against women highlighted
Complainants need to be given comfortable environment at police stations so they could lodge complaints without fear.
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Right to know: Joint forum of south Asian nations proposed
The forum will go a long way in establishing sovereignty of the poor, the press release added.
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Illegal: Four held for carrying weapons
Cases have been registered against them and investigations are under way, said an official.
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Crime: Man deprived of cash, valuables
Separate cases have been registered under the relevant laws,
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Land protection: CDA retrieves 3,000 kanals from encroachers
The Environment Wing on the CDA chairman has started tree plantation on the retrieved land.
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Accomplice-ville: Three cops shot, stoned, attacked by dogs
They were trying to arrest a PO when villagers came to the suspect’s rescue.
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Cricket body controversy: IHC seeks reply from PCB patron-in-chief, top officials
The petitioner requested court to declare illegal an order issued by Patron-in-chief dissolving PCB’s governing board.
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Art show: Four artists works depicting social issues on display at Nomad
“The umbrella could be a symbol for security or protection,” says an artist.
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Metro bus service: Shahbaz wants project completed in 10 months
Forms implementation committee to supervise construction work.
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Cash-strapped: Bloated PWD workforce leaves no money for development work
DG would like the dept to be relieved of surplus staff.
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Road accident: Woman killed, sister injured
The police have registered a case against truck driver and started looking into the case.
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Speeding: 10 injured in road accident
The injured were shifted to Polyclinic Hospital.
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Advocacy walk: ‘Education for disabled still a challenge in Pakistan’
UNESCO director calls for efforts to increase their enrolment.
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Child rights protection: Lower house adopts bill, Senate vote up next
The capital has lacked child protection laws after the subject was devolved in 2010.
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Trailing the pack: Pakistan worst place in South Asia to be a mother
New report also show country leads world in number of conflict-affected people.
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With one voice, lawmakers call for unblocking YouTube
National Assembly adopts resolution moved by Shazia Marri.
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Striking the balance: PM assuages concerns on Middle East policy
Nawaz Sharif says ties with one country will not be at the expense of another.
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Lining pockets?: ‘Lethargic’ approach blamed for spread of polio
Officials say those receiving high salaries aren’t serious about the cause.
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Land acquisition: Wattoo slams ‘anti-farmer’ govt
A manifestation of this policy to acquire thousands of acres of farmland to set up coal-based power plants.
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Busted: Gang of robbers arrested
The DPO had formed a committee to arrest the gang.
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Turkish Cooperation: Muzaffargarh to have new hospital
The meeting discussed matters related to the inauguration of the hospital.
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On The Run: Escaped prisoner arrested a year later
The suspect is in the custody of Kamoke Cantt police.
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Violent Crime: Man kills wife, commits suicide
The couple had two daughters and a son.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 98.63/98.68 against the dollar compared to Monday’s close of 98.80/98.85.
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National flag carrier: Govt striving to improve PIA’s affairs
Ahmed said PIA was experiencing continuous losses due to corruption and mismanagement.
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Relationship: Maggi launches ‘Maggi Mom Circle’
The song will be aired across major music channels on radio and TV.