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Bombs hurled: Aaj News, Nawa-i-Waqt offices attacked
Initial investigations conclude same group is involved in both incidents.
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‘Baseless’: Security officials rebuff TTP allegations
Security official says it was mere propaganda to justify their dastardly acts of terror.
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Retaliatory action: ‘Custodial killings’ triggered Mohmand executions, says TTP
TTP spokesperson says Taliban are contemplating on the demand of cease-fire set forward by the government.
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‘Missing’ persons’ case: Agencies warned over disappearances, SC told
Court asks defence secretary to present Hafiz Jamil on February 20.
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Villagers kill leopard who strayed into Pakistan
Press Trust of India reports leopard crossed border at Taran and attacked group of people creating panic in village.
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Targeted attack in Peshawar: Ex-Afghan Taliban minister gunned down
Maulvi Abdul Raqeeb was in favour of talks with Karzai govt.
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Intercepted in FR Tank: Doctor, polio worker among six ‘kidnapped’
Search operation under way; paramilitary personnel among those abducted.
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Missing person: ‘Kidnapped’ found in relative’s house
Noor says he had been away from his house because his wife frequently quarrelled with him.
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Damage control: Inquiry launched over doctors’ kidnapping
Pervez Khattak orders judicial inquiry over kidnapping of doctors after meeting with community of health workers.
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US-Pak partnership: Library inaugurated at IUB
Consul General says consulate is grateful to university for providing perfect place for people to access information
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Masters’s programme: Portuguese university, UHS collaborate
Programme is initiative of WHO which aima to reach out to students of mental health in low and middle income countries
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Embezzlement: Land acquisition collector denied bail
Mian Rauf is accused of embezzling millions of rupees while acquiring land for Pindi Bhattian motorway interchange.
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Interference: Removal of Health Dept letters sought
Meeting decided delegation will meet advisor to CM on health.
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Nabbed: Drug pusher arrested
Police arrest suspected drug peddler and seized hashish from his possession.
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Dilapidated condition: Traders decry poor condition of markets
Traders say CDA has not carried out maintenance work at these centres for the last many years.
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Homemade bomb: Six hurt as grenade explodes near bus
Assailant missed the target and shrapnel in crude bomb hit driver and passengers of coach and pickup van.
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Financial discipline: No misuse of funds, Pervaiz Rashid
Marvi Memon formed a sub-committee on the issue of journalists’ security.
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Denouncing allegations: PTI USA says it trusts Imran Khan
Members says they acknowledge efforts of party leadership for democracy, justice, transparency and rule of law.
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Protest: Vendors accuse TMO of extortion
Protesters tell media that Khurarianwala TMO had been demanding money from street vendors.
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Road accident: Two killed in collision
A motorbike collided with a donkey-cart near Aqil Shah and died.
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Improving education: Training for English teachers ends
Training aimed to discuss testing, alternative and trends in ELT assessment to assess language activities and skills.
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Brawl: Shopkeeper killed
Killing took place during an exchange of fire between two trader groups in G-9 Markaz.
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Advises: Petroleum Minister visits PSO
Advisor to Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Resources says PSO’s success is role model for other companies.
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Telecommunication: Vodafone India wins spectrum licences
Vodafone India has over 160 million customers, with 45.7 million mobile internet users.
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Development: Exports give German economy boost
German gross domestic product increased by 0.4% in the period from October to December.
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Raids: Eighteen suspected gamblers held
Rawalpindi police arrest 18 gamblers, recover stake money amounting to Rs70,180 and 11 mobile phones.
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Sexual assault: Minor girl allegedly raped by neighbour
FIR registered against the accused who was arrested during a raid.
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Police encounter: Vicky Kumar rescued, kidnapper arrested
Police arrest and recovered a Kalashnikov rifle from kidnapper's possession during the encounter.
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Death at sea: Two fishermen drown after boat capsizes
Bodies of deceased belong to Ittehad Town neighbourhood of 500-year-old fishing harbour.
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Questionable recruitments: FRP deputy commandant made OSD
According to official handout complaints were sent to IGP regarding irregularities in FRP’s recruitment process.
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Economic revival: K-P to have its own steel mill
Mill besides catering to province’s needs of steel will provide job opportunities to about 35,000 people says Wazir
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Held against his will: Mason kidnapped in Ghotki
Son receives phone call from kidnappers asking him to arrange ransom.
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Plea: APCMA writes for renewal of licences
APCMA Chairman says Pakistan is exporting cement to India since 2007 for which BIS certification is prerequisite.
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Citizens protest against ‘police indifference’
Demand immediate arrest of criminals who had shot a doctor last week.
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Debut novel: ‘Novels and films have a tangible and concrete effect’
Dastgir talks about the inspiration, process and plot of A Small Fortune.
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SC deadline: Lower court given 90 days to decide rape case
Police report says the woman was humiliated, not raped.
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MQM’s proposal: Senate panel to probe rights violations in Karachi
The committee will also look into the discovery of a mass grave in Khuzdar.
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Treason trial: Lawyer says Musharraf will appear in court today
Says his legal team has drafted a fiery speech for ex-army chief.
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Permanent solution?: Landfill site in Nilore under consideration
Mechanised system for waste collection from major roads also under study.
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Drug regulator ordered to put its affairs in order
NA panel recommends removal of illegally appointed directors.
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Enhanced interaction: France supports Pakistan’s dream for peace, stability, says envoy
Envoy outlines areas of cooperation in business, higher education and energy sectors.
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Ladies first: Women-only van service launched in twin cities
The novel service will operate on two routes in Rawalpindi and Islamabad with same fares as public transport.
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Book launch: Rediscovering Pakistan’s pluralistic culture
Book sheds light on how multi-cultural heritage of Punjab has been pushed into a corner.
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Sacking: Former AGPR’s petition dismissed
Tahir Mahmood had claimed he was being politically-victimised.
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Discerning displays: The gift of life, as seen in watercolour
Exhibit presents renditions of everyday people and scenery in watercolour by two seasoned artists.
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Responsibility and progress: Making eco-friendly development realisable
Report launched by Climate Change Division sets forth project initiatives for an advanced, cleaner and greener future
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End of the line: Government to lay off all PPP contractual appointees
Ministries barred from extending contracts that expire this month.
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Mohmand executions: Peace talks hit roadblock
Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.
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Ouster of Assad regime: Riyadh wins Islamabad’s support on Syria
Two sides call for formation of a transitional governing body.
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Biker gang campaigning for peace in the country, descends on Sukkur
The motorcyclists will travel from Islamabad to Gwadar and back.