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3G and 4G: Twin Technologies
3G and 4G technology come to Pakistan amidst much hype and great promise.
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Schools may be killing your child’s creativity
It’s time educators and parents recognise the need to radically alter school systems in the country.
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Campaign against rigging: Multiple political parties ready to join the protest
Jamaat-e-Islami, APML join movement led by Imran Khan, Tahirul Qadri.
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Ajmer Sharif tour: Indian govt regrets visa refusals to pilgrims
Says pilgrimage during election would have required more complicated arrangements .
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Assurances to expatriates: Govt to overcome energy crisis within few years: PM Nawaz
Says 21,000MW will be added to national grid within next eight to 10 years.
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Hakim Saeed case: Evidence was fabricated says SC
Order says that different reports available on record show that 3 accused in these appeals have made themselves scarce
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Extortion? IHC issues notices to interior secretary, IGP
Petitioner Mustafa Khokhar claims he was not given security despite verified threats.
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At public hearing, environmental damage tops list of concerns
Officials insist dedicated corridor needed for speedy service.
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Citizens deprived of three bikes
A man was deprived of his car in the limits of Margalla Police Station.
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Accountancy awards: SAFA awards conferred
President ICMAP Ziaul Mustafa said that SAFA was committed to developing accountancy profession among SAARC members.
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Incidence rising: Battling thalassaemia, the undetected killer
Although detectable before birth, lack of resources and awareness make disease rampant.
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Lush designs: A celebration of Pakistani arts
Two-day arts and crafts bazaar portraying indigenous cultures has something to offer for everyone .
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Press Freedom Day: Civil liberties linked with freedom of expression
The RWB index states that seven journalists were killed in Pakistan in 2013.
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English-vinglish: Those who can, do, those who can’t, write textbooks
Punjab govt schools’ English textbook for fourth graders full of grammatical, spelling mistakes.
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Telecommunications: Zong overtakes Ufone as CMOs’ market share changes
Subscriptions reach all-time high, reveals PTA data.
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CLF concludes: Galaxy of literary figures, artists show up on last day
Children polish skills by meeting celebrities.
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Metro bus project: After environment, grave desecration on the cards
Municipal administration’s comments sought on May 7.
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Crime Against Children : 4 arrested over child marriage
SHO says raids are being conducted to arrest the rest.
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Heinous Crime: Police arrest two for rape, murder
The suspects have reportedly confessed to killing and throwing the body in a canal.
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Switching Sides: PPP man joins Q-league
Bajwa announced that he would be joining the PML along with Hassan Bajwa, Chaudhary Sarwar and their supporters.
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Hygiene Standards : Seven PIC operation theatres closed
PIC Chief Executive said microbiological surveillance of operation theatres at the institute was a monthly routine.
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Missing Sister: Family identifies exhumed body
The body was exhumed on the orders of a judicial magistrate.
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Road Accident: Four including two brothers killed
The pickup fell into a 700 feet ditch, killing all four passengers, including two brothers.
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Khyber Agency: 15 teachers suspended, 5 terminated
Official said that recently they took action against 77 teachers of public schools for negligence in responsibilities.
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More Security: Levies to accompany polio teams
Due to the security situation, female workers will not be allowed to take part in the campaign.
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The Music Mela Conference takes Islooites by storm
Zeb and Humaira steal the show on the first day of the conference.
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This will be my best work thus far: Rahat Fateh Ali
His new album is a mixture of love songs and it is going to be released alongside the IIFA telecast.
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Rapist caught red-handed in attempt to rape 1.5-year-old child
He offered to buy her toffees from the market, and then took her to a nearby field to rape her.
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People are afraid of Pakistan's take-off, claims Abid Sher Ali
Minister also claims 'people are afraid of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif delivering'.
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Lal Masjid cleric murder case: Musharraf to appear in court on May 22
Musharraf's lawyer submits applications seeking acquittal and permanent exemption from court proceedings.
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Rigging in May 11 elections: JI ameer accepts Imran's invitation to take part in new protests
Sirajul Haq says not only JI leaders but also workers from Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, K-P, FATA will take part.
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The Express Tribune marks World Press Freedom Day without stories
This is how the world will be like without a free press.
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Development budget: CDWP clears 17 projects but at a higher cost
Faulty planning, scarcity of resources cited as reasons for escalated price.
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Workers: Minister recognises labour efforts
Nadia Gabol pays tribute to workers who lost their lives during duty in factories, mills and due to any mishaps.
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Rigging complaints: ANP rallies behind govt, decries PTI move
Criticises PTI for crying foul over pre-poll rigging in last year’s election.
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Selective: Pakistan invited to attend CICA
Pakistan is among the 40 countries that, so far, have accepted the invitation to attend the fourth CICA Summit.
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Keen: Country to develop science sector
Minister Zahid Hamid says Pakistan is interested in developing its science and technology sector.
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Bureaucratic breakdown: Minister accuses govt depts of ‘lethargy’
Senate committee critical of Pakistan Post’s ‘inefficiency’.
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Seminary blast: Another child succumbs to injuries
Death toll from blast at seminary in Orangi Town has climbed to 5 after latest casualty.
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Shown the door: Two members of K-P cabinet dismissed
Minister for Industries Shaukat Yousafzai and Adviser to CM Yasin Khalil dismissed over corruption allegations.
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Hosting refugees: UN high commissioner thanks Pakistan
UN High Commissioner for Refugees stresses the importance of protective space for Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
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Balochistan violence: Hand grenade attack injures 7 in Khuzdar
Police constable among the injured.
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FC, customs impound 30 Vehicles: MPA protests as Iranian fuel is seized
Customs and FC Taftan Scouts impound around 30 vehicles carrying smuggled petrol, diesels and LPG.
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German dignitary told: ‘Govt to safeguard rights of minorities’
Govt reiterates that it will make every effort to safeguard the rights of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan.
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Have PML-N’s back: JUI-F to back govt despite differences
JUI-F to stand by PML-N and back it if moves are made to destabilise the govt.
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Reserved for minorities: Low population keeps seats vacant
Reserved seats for minorities in rural Balochistan usually remain vacant.
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Accident: Cloth factory in SITE catches fire
No casualties have been reported as yet.
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Planning ahead: HEC to support 18 projects at SU
The projects will preferably target the main campus at Jamshoro.
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Case continues: FIA uncovers Ohio ex-deputy treasurer’s Lahore address
Court grants agency one-day physical remand; suspect could be handed over to US.
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Heedless urban planning in Lahore
The rapid transformation of Lahore will have many effects beyond just the superficial.