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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.
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Family feud: Two brothers gunned down
Two brothers were shot dead while a shopkeeper was injured in Garmunara area of Swabi Tuesday night.
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Poor protection: Shopkeeper kidnapped from market
“There are no police patrols in the area and militants are free to do whatever they want,” says an elder.
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The walled slums : Through the looking glass into Peshawar’s belly
An estimated 60%–70% of the provincial capital is made up of illegal settlements.
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Reopening YouTube: NA resolutions have little impact, says Senator
Senator SM Zafar says resolutions do not have legal or constitutional value.
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Pakistan ready to take 'two steps to greet a hand extended in friendship': Nawaz
Says Pakistan is committed in reaching out to India for the peaceful resolution of all the pending disputes
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A sneak peak into PBCW 2014
With the 8th PBCW just around the corner, The Express Tribune digs into what the bigwigs are bringing to the ramp.
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Former Chief Justice thinks Imran Khan's claims are pointless
Chaudhry was talking to the media after attending a function of the Islamabad Bar Asssociation.
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Waqar Younis returns as Pakistan head coach
Former captain pleased to start his new stint with the national team
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Coca Cola reignites the passion for sports by bringing the iconic ICC World Cup Trophy to Pakistan
Cricket’s most coveted trophy arrives for display in Islamabad and Lahore
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Pakistan to set up polio vaccination points at airports
Provincial health ministers and representatives of health departments to meet on Wednesday to devise a strategy.
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YouTube ban: Resolution unanimously passed in National Assembly
PPP MNA Shazia Mari presents a resolution seeking removal of ban on YouTube.
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Lahore zoo's oldest lion passes away at the age of 16
The animal, named Jumbo, reportedly stopped eating food since the past one week.
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Name on ECL: Cases based on political grounds, claims Musharraf's reply
Reply reportedly adds govt had not been able to prove anything in the cases against him.
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Plan to add 21,000MW of electricity in next 10 years: Nawaz
Premier claims this will be more than what the country has been able to generate in the past 65 years.
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BME communities to make up one third of UK by 2050: Study
Currently 5 largest BME groups including Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis make up 14% of population, says think thank
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Hindus, other minorities in Pakistan face surge of violence
Many complain the problem has become worse since Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came to power last year.
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Perveen Rehman’s murder case: Right groups ask SC to take action against police
Say police officers involved in investigation of case manipulated investigation and tried to covered up facts.
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Electricity boost: PM to launch 7 power plants in coming days
Ministry tells power distributors to ensure recovery of power bills by the end of June.
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Missing From Hospital: Fake nurse abducts newborn baby
An unidentified couple has stolen a newborn child from the gynae ward of Ayub Medical Complex Abbottabad.
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Transitions: Malik Riaz’s brother passes away
Malik Riaz’s brother was under treatment in a hospital.
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Below-target tax collection may lead to a mini-budget
Alternatively, the govt might consider withdrawing selected SROs.
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Sexual harassment laws for the workplace
Many women in our society are the sole breadwinners in their families.
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Response to court: Govt opposes Musharraf travel ban waiver
Interior ministry says high court does not have power to interpret the ECL petition.
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Noida incident: Kashmiri students forced to chant anti-Pakistan slogans
The latest incident shows that Kashmiris are regarded as anti-state elements in India.
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Rs44b land scam: Ex-EOBI chairman Zafar Gondal in hiding again
Main accused missing after his protective bail expired.
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Ex-Ohio deputy treasurer: Forgery case registered against American fugitive
Ahmad had a fake birth certificate issued by the same network that issued Time Square bomber’s documents.
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Judicial controversy: SC bristles at executive deciding judges’ seniority
Top court hears a petition filed against the method for determining seniority of LHC judges.
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Military shipment: Pakistan allows Afghanistan to use airspace
Maiden flight carried 15 military vehicles meant for the Afghan National Security Forces.