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Khushal Khan Khattak Express: Bomb planted on tracks defused
Cash award of Rs100,000 announced for each member of the patrol that detected the bomb.
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Kabul offers to probe deaths of FC soldiers
Refutes Islamabad’s claim that they were killed on Afghan soil.
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Security forces do not have TTP’s women and children in custody: ISPR
Rejecting TTP allegations, ISPR spokesperson says it was baseless propaganda by the TTP.
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Hard ask: ‘Can Pakistanis and Indians be friends?’
Vikram Seth on translations, colonial influence and upcoming sequels.
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Bogus documents: OGDCL suspects 109 officials have fake degrees
Their cases have been referred to universities, boards; decision in 2-3 weeks.
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Supreme Court instructions: Govt told to identify men traded for bounty
369 individuals were handed over to the US during Musharraf’s rule.
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Deadly cocktail of explosives, bombs found in Karachi
During Friday’s raids police recovered 30 kg of explosives, along with 2 bombs fitted with around 1.5 kg of...
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Tag of war: Ukraine protesters stand ground even after peace deal
For now, the deal appears to have been a victory for Europe.
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Killings round-up: Man dies in Lyari unrest
24-year-old pregnant woman, Zeenat Bibi, was killed inside her house in Gulshan-e-Maymar.
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FAFEN report: Major discrepancies found in May 2013 election data
Number of rejected votes exceeds margin of victory in 35 out of 266 NA constituencies.
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Fashion week winners: Bank Alfalah to award Rs500k
Winners will be selected through a transparent online process.
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Investigations: CJ calls for weekly report on murder
Directs Hyderabad SSP to personally monitor investigation into killing of district and sessions judge’s son.
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Announcement: SALU semester exams from Monday
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, registrar made the announcement on Friday.
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Merit-based appointments: Constables to be recruited through NTS
Participants say to ensure fair promotions, police promotion exams will be conducted through ETEA and NTS.
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Increased vigilance: Suicide vest defused
People who left behind the vest escaped.
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Strengthening ties: Minister for tourism in Agra
K-P govt to provide full security to Indian tourists whenever they wish to visit the province, says minister.
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Lady Wellingdon Hospital: Stay on demolition extended
Court directs reps of both sides to make final arguments on next hearing on petition against demolition.
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Non-prosecution: Acid attack plea dismissed
Female lawyer seeks case against her husband for allegedly throwing acid on her.
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Mass murder: Doubts cast on one sibling’s role
A final investigation report is to be prepared after other test results arrive from the forensic laboratory.
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Condolence meeting: APNS to remember late Fasih Iqbal
APNS members, colleagues and friends of Fasih Iqbal requested to attend condolence reference.
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Security issues: Three-day conference, expo from 25th
Regional, national security issues discussed, solutions at various levels with public, private institutions offered.
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Photography exhibition: Riveting scenes of nature, nomadic life on display
Pictures capture seldom seen lanscapes, people.
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Students participate in interdisciplinary competition
Such competitions give students an opportunity to highlight their capabilities.
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Surveillance: Police consent mandatory for renting houses, hotel rooms
This has been done to prevent houses and hotels from being used for terrorist activities.
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Capital to have slaughterhouse soon
CDA’s technical committee approves abattoir.
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Mother tongue day: Save indigenous languages, promote diversity
Writers for preserving cultural heritage.
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Global audience: 5 Karachi students all set for LA science fair
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair selects the best out of 7m students.
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Develop your child’s mind with multi-sensory methods: Experts
Panellists agree that knowing more than one language is beneficial for children .
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‘Improve textbooks and abolish exams in primary education’
Speakers call for a change in policies and condemn emphasis of memorisation over understanding.
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High treason case: Special court to indict Musharraf on March 11
Rejects plea seeking transfer of case to military court; former military ruler’s lawyers to challenge decision.
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Govt to auction 3G licences by mid-April
Islamabad expects to raise at least $1.6 billion through the spectrum auction.
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Peace process: Still willing to talk ‘if govt ends hostility’, says TTP
“Our doors are open for talks … [but] the government needs to stop killing our comrades,” says TTP spokesperson.
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Policy statement: ‘Military prepared for all challenges’
Army chief salutes the spirit and morale of FC men.
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Currency: Rupee weaker in interbank market
The rupee ended weaker at 104.88/104.95 against the dollar in the interbank market on Friday.
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Honing skills: PMEX to conduct free training sessions
The workshop will provide knowledge of listed futures at PMEX.
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Inflation: Index up 0.53% during the week
The SPI for the combined income group registered an increase by 0.61% during the week under review.
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Afghanistan receives two awards
Development awards handed out by cricket’s governing body.
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Battle lines in India’s polls
Perhaps, the only certainty is the near decimation of the Congress party in these parliamentary polls.
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PTI, Asma Jahangir trade barbs
Former SCBA president says she statnds by her stance of Imran being an immature politician.
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Sacrifices by FC will not go to waste: Army Chief
COAS visits FC Headquarters, reminds that military is fully capable of countering internal and external threats.
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Sindh assembly sets aside differences to pledge support for 100% enrollment
Resolution unanimously passed in Sindh Assembly to ensure every child between the age of five and 16 is in school.
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FAFEN points at discrepancies in general elections 2013, recommends removing them
Punjab leads with 57 of 93 NA constituencies showing difference of voters between final polling scheme and result Form
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Spring fling: Al Karam to launch Spring/Summer collection
With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to stock up on lawn.
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The Raku show at IVS
Unique pottery pieces are created through a painstaking process.
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FPW6 Day 2: Fashion talks via digital prints
From fashion forward casual wear to extreme couture; an entire style spectrum was presented on day two of FPW.
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Misbah wants winning momentum in Asia Cup
Pakistan has the edge as we have won our last two one-day series: Misbah
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TTP spokesperson says govt started war, should have initiated ceasefire
Taliban still wish to engage in peace dialogue to solve country's problems: Shahidullah Shahid.
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Special court rejects Musharraf's request for trial under Army Act
Bench says Army Act does not apply in the case because Musharraf is not a military official any more.
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Enforced disappearances: Replies sought from federal govt, K-P IGP over 52 ‘missing’ persons
Petitioners told the bench their relatives were picked up from various areas and were untraceable.
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1,000 school heads to get curriculum management training at AFAQ principal’s convention
Event is aimed at enhancing quality of education at academic institutions.