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Foreign (currency in) hand: Man caught with 0.8m INR
Afghan national confesses he was taking the money illegally to Afghanistan.
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Search operation: At least 23 suspects arrested
Operation continues for two hours during which all routes were sealed and residents were asked to stay indoors.
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Raas vs Rafique: Tribunal stopped at MPAs request
Raas requests the LHC to stop the tribunal from carrying out proceedings against him.
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Serving humanity: Donating blood for the needy
Drive aims to support Fatimid Foundation in its cause of meeting blood requirement of children suffering from diseases
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Garment city: Lahore High Court dismisses appeals
Advocate A Basit argues that occupying the properties was a violation of the Land Acquisition Act.
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Unlawful arrest: Illegally detained man found
Complainant alleges that the police demanded Rs50,000 for his release.
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Peace dialogue: ‘Good decision’ expected on ceasefire
TTP spokesperson Shahidullah says there should be no hurdles in implementing any decision made regarding ceasefire.
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Multibillion-rupee scam: Key accused in EOBI case arrested
Abdul Qayyum confesses of paying bribes of Rs 250 million to chairman EOBI Zafar Gondal.
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Two killed as car veers off flyover in Islamabad
Two others jump out of car before it hits ground, survive crash.
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Solution to energy crisis: Pakistan sets sights on coal
Recent discoveries of untapped coal fields have convinced govt they could be on cusp of solution to their energy woes.
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Monkey business: For high and mighty, civic agency breaks own rules
CDA allowed multiple subdivisions of farm belonging to PM’s assistant;official who pointed out discrepancies punished.
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Presidential routes No country for common men
Commuters, pedestrians along The Mall, Katcheri Road, expressway suffer.
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NA panel to PMDC: ‘Revoke all recent decisions’
Disapproves of council’s functioning despite notice for termination .
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In oblivion: ‘Parliament’s panel clueless about budgets’
P&D ministry unable to make proposals due to lack of budget info.
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Alternative route: Sheikh Rasheed says no to metro bus project
Proposes Leh Expressway as alternative, says it can be completed at half the cost.
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Road less travelled: Sans walkways, Lohi Bher park loses its charm
Due to lack of funds, contractor leaves job unfinished.
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Promoting goodwill: Greater exchange of mediapersons urged
The 13-member delegation from the Kolkata Press Club was headed by KPC President Sudipta Sengupta.
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Next door: China’s growth beneficial for region: Ping
Exchange of Pak-China intellectuals, faculty, students and media outlets stressed.
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OGRA case hearings: Court exempts Gilani from personal appearance
Ex-PM’s counsel cites security reasons; Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also appears.
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Exploring dreamscapes: Piecing together dream remnants
Abstract paintings by Scotland-based artist on display.
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Poverty alleviation: PBM seeks traders’ help
PBM has established 168 vocational schools to empower women and 157 centres for rehabilitating child workers.
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Handed over for bounty: Apex court to look into Musharraf’s book claims
Asks to present excerpts from his book about handing over of people to foreign powers.
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Local government polls: Empowering women at the grass-roots
At policy dialogue, more active role for female representatives sought.
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Peace talks: PTI appeals for an ‘immediate ceasefire’
Says talks for peace in Pakistan are ‘in serious jeopardy because of a lack of a ceasefire’.
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‘Noticing’ and ‘mourning’ is not enough
Sad incident which took place Lahore’s Johar Town actually made me think that we as society are completely spineless.
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Missing guards: Pakistan pleads for border respect
Tells Tehran that no trace found of the guards.
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Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination: Death sentence for three commuted
Supreme Court announces life imprisonment for three.
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Recovering dues: PCB cashes Geo Super bank guarantees
PCB spokesperson says policies of the board bar him from revealing details.
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Gas pipeline explosion in Ghotki kills 2, injures 2 others
36-inch gas pipeline of Qadirpur gas field explodes, gas supply suspended to various areas of Sindh and Punjab.
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A 16-minute matter: ‘Mr Musharraf, take your seat’
Contrary to his medical reports, Musharraf looked fresh and healthy.
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Much-awaited appearance: Musharraf returns to the dock
Special court defers indictment until jurisdiction is decided.
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Missing persons: What’s the progress, asks the judge
Around 30 cases brought before court but adjourned due to lack of updates.
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Mohen jo Daro: Preserving the ruins by ruining them
No precautions had been taken in the handling of one of the most cherished preserved historical sites in the world.
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Govt team says no talks till TTP shuns violence
Negotiators tell PM dialogue can’t advance in current circumstances.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended at 104.82/104.86 against the dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday.
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Infrastructure Projects: GE vice chairman meets PM
GE currently has three offices in Pakistan and employs more than 300 people.
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Employment Opportunity: PTCL launches internship programme
In 2012, 500 university graduates were selected through a competitive process under the same programme.
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Right direction: Make way for books on wheels
Mobile library will be heading to different schools and parks soon.
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Pakistan repays $149 million to IMF
Pakistan still owes the IMF US $1.737 billion under the SBA.
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Cavers to share exploration of Pakistan's longest one-chamber cave at international moot
Hayatullah Khan and his team will present their exploration at the International Speleo and Caving Congress in Iran.
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Pawnay Chauda August to go on a world tour
Anwar Maqsood’s anthology of satirical plays is all set to make its global debut.
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The Pakistani artists that should be on your radar
Safia Sher, Mariam Hanif, Romaissa Khan and Hira Mustafa explore the perception of universal emotions through art.
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French aid agency staffer wounded in firing near Kohat
Pakistani driver working for NGO was shot in the arm.
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Eight members of a family murdered in Lahore
Three children are among the deceased.
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Pakistan army officer killed by militants: ISPR
Major Jehanzeb killed when militants opened fire at army car: army statement.
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Court Notice: ‘Do not disgrace the national flag’
Petition challenges use of national flag insignia on waste containers and vehicles used by waste management company.
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Bookworms Welcome: Lahore Literature Festival schedule
The festival begins on February 21 and continues till February 23 at the Alhamra Arts Council on The Mall.
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Karachi Violence: Three shot dead in separate incidents
Anti-Extremist Cell of Crime Investigation Department claims to have arrested two alleged target killers during raid.
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Various TTP groups contacted for decision on ceasefire: Taliban spokesperson
Shahidullah Shahid says killings of 23 FC men will be discussed in a meeting of the TTP shura.
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Court exempts Gilani from attending OGRA case hearings
Gilani says PPP has always respected the judiciary and will continue to do so.