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Spot sale: POF bags arms deal with Punjab CTD
Punjab’s home secretary directs purchase committee to initiate case for procurement of POF products.
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Domestic dispute: Woman commits suicide
Police says deceased took poison after she quarrelled with her husband Muhammad Siddique.
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Crackdown: Bootlegger arrested, liquor seized
Station house officer says crackdown against drug peddlers and bootleggers had been launched in Bahawalpur.
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Valentines Day: 28 men arrested for harassment
CPO Haidar Ashraf told media that police had made arrangements to maintain law and order on Valentines Day.
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Wrongly accused: Blasphemy accused seeks bail
Female accused allegedly claimed to be a prophet.
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Pirated books: FIA raids Jinnah Books
Case under relevant provisions of Copyright Act has been registered and 1 suspect has been arrested.
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Imran Khan wants to give high status to TTP: Aitzaz Ahsan
Aitizaz says govt accepted TTP as a stakeholder but PTI chief wants to give an even greater position to TTP.
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Faiz Aman Mela kicks off with music, poetry
Event was hosted by PTV in collaboration with Faiz Foundation Trust and coalition of political party.
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Prompt action: Illegal entry on motorway blocked
The ramp was opened by certain housing schemes.
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When allegiances clash: PPP decries ‘double standards’ in dual citizenship rule
If top lawyers, bureaucrats can be dual nationals, why not parliamentarians.
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Delay in talks as TTP claims responsibility for killing 23 FC men
Govt negotiator says committee needs to discuss the killings with the govt before they can proceed with talks.
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A welcome piece of legislation
Employers should provide or pay for education of worker or their children, in case the decided pay isn’t substantial.
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Electronic Crimes Act: Cybercrime to be made non-cognisable offence
The draft law, which provides immunity to security agencies, is likely to be presented at next cabinet meeting.
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Open door policy: Karzai pleads for route to India via Pakistan
Indian foreign minister says issue of MFN status must be resolved.
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Digital democracy: Senator creates online platform for constituents
Osman Saifullah seeks increase in interaction with public.
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Contingency plans: US seeks C Asia bases for Pakistan drone operations
Considering relocating unmanned fleet to countries like Tajikistan.
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‘Rights violations’ in Karachi operation: Senate panel to mull formation of scrutiny committee
MQM says Karachi operation is targeting its workers.
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Housing: G-14 allottees for early possession of plots
The allottees are still waiting for the possession of their plots despite a lapse of 10 years.
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Youth sports: ‘Pakistani football needs greater sponsorship to grow’
Fifteen-day football tournament kicks off under the Federal Football Club.
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Life on margins: Slum dwellers for resettlement plan before eviction
Leaders of various katchi abadis assert that their strength was in unity, mutual respect of working people everywhere.
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G-9 firing suspects still out and about
One man was killed and at least seven others injured when a group of traders allegedly opened fire on a rival group.
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Land auction: Strategy being reviewed to focus big plots
We need a result-oriented and more cohesive land sale policy, says a senior CDA official.
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Fresh impressions: A feast of love, minus the façade
Inspiring yet casual showcase of work of 12 fresh NCA Lahore graduates.
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Book launch: Floods in the country a governance disaster, says writer
Speakers call for promotion of people-friendly policymaking approach.
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World War veteran: Remembering a brave sepoy
All he has left behind is his medals, lessons of courage and memoirs of a life well-lived.
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Peace overtures: Taliban hint at ‘temporary ceasefire’
Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.
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Growing violence: Saudi grand mufti’s decree sought on suicide attacks
Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.
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What can events like the Shell Eco-marathon hope to achieve?
Collaboration needed for quantifiable success and results.
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Culinary zeitgeist: Food businesses look for a slice in the Rs15b home-delivery market
New trend encourages growth of food portals that take orders directly from customers.
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The curious case of a bank CEO’s salary
Stats show officials overpaid, a president tries to justify pay cheque .
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‘Time Lapse’ - where ceramics talk geo-politics
Exhibit explores a fragile situation through a novel medium.
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Sindh Film Festival: Onir provides Pakistani talent a cross-border platform
The illustrious director held auditions at Napa, seeking to find local talent to launch in Bollywood.
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Faysal Bank T20 Cup: Lahore Lions crowned champion
Saad Nasim was announced man of the match for his unbeaten 43 runs off 43 balls.
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New labour laws: Around 4,000 Pakistanis languish in Saudi detention centres
Pakistani men say Arab sponsors demand hefty amount to sign papers without which they cannot have residence permits.
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Pakistan received threats from India for resisting Big Three: Zaka Ashraf
Former PCB chairperson says Pakistan will not agree on anything against its national interest and its cricket.
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Blast on railway track near Jacobabad kills 8 including 4 children
Three bogeys of Khushal Khan Khattak Express were derailed in the blast, at least 30 people were injured.
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Bus accident near Vehari kills 7
Speeding bus - carrying 50 passengers – toppled as the driver tried to steer past two motorcyclists.
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Book review: Kabuko the Djinn - earth and fire
Hamraz Ahsan’s Kabuko the Djinn is a simple and effortless journey through fantasy with a remarkable climax.
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Hazara children: Still life
Fazil Mousavi pumps hope and colour into the ethnically fragmented lives of Hazara children.
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TTP wants more time to decide on ceasefire: Maulana Yousaf Shah
Coordinator of the TTP peace talks committee says hopefully a ceasefire will be agreed upon soon.
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Education SOS: A for average, B for bad?
Underprivileged parents struggle to give their children the gift of education.
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On death row: Daniel Pearl murder convict ‘attempts suicide’
Shaikh had tried to hang himself from the ventilator.
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Amendment to harassment act: Senate panel seeks law ministry’s input
Farhatullah Babar says present legislation does not protect students.
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Terror attempt: ATC awards prison terms to two Kakul attackers
In a pre dawn attack, which took place on January 27, 2012, rockets were fired at the academy.
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Saudi crown prince arrives in Islamabad
Kicks off three-day trip aimed at enhancing brotherly ties between the two countries.
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Saving snow leopards
Snow leopard is a keystone species typically found at an elevation of 3,000 to 4,000m above sea level.
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Peace initiative: PM sees attacks as ‘setback’ for talks
Govt chief negotiator says Nawaz Sharif has asked for briefing on developments in dialogue process.
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Bilawal wants world to see Pakistan’s real face
He was addressing a gathering during closing ceremony of a two-week Sindh Festival at Makli Stadium in Thatta, Sindh.
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One voice: Ulema back dialogue as only road to peace
Ulema convention appeals to govt, TTP to call a ceasefire.
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Making history: Tax details of lawmakers made public, finally
Report reinforces view that legislators contribute precious little to national exchequer.