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This is Saad Haroon for you!
His ongoing ‘Kat-a-kat’ comedy show could use some new and original jokes, but it’s definitely worth a watch.
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Accepting the dubbed film culture
A low-key premiere of Pakistan’s first Turkish film marks the beginning of a new era in film.
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Corrupt-off: Mercurial Delhi chief minister Kejriwal resigns
Mukesh Ambani is the one who is running the government in India, claims Kejriwal.
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Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik recalled for World Twenty20
Asia Cup squad also announced with recall for Fawad Alam.
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Tortured, shaken up: Anti-drone activist returns home 9 days after disappearance
Khan was picked up from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad on February 5 by around 20 men, some in police uniform.
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Attacks are detrimental to peace: TTP, govt committees
We are optimistic that some progress will be made in the coming days: Maulana Yousuf Shah.
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Indian blind team in Pakistan wants to win hearts
A 17-man Indian squad arrives here on Friday to play a series of three Twenty20s.
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Long march: Lahoris disappoint campaigners for Baloch missing persons’ cause
The protestors have been walking since October.
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TTP should refrain from attacks during peace talks: Sanaullah
Sanaullah condemns TTP attack on Karachi policemen, expresses sorrow over the loss of precious lives.
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MQM files petition against 'extra-judicial killing' of party worker
Party claims Adil was arrested from his house, tortured in police custody and released in a very bad condition.
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Easing traffic: City managers mull over ‘ring road’ along Margallas
Maragalla Highway to connect motorway with Murree Expressway.
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Whodunit?: Road realignment being investigated
Changing the alignment of the two-kilometre portion of the road had a domino effect on the rest of the road.
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Court orders removal of illegal bus terminals
The court issued the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by a private transport company.
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Homicide or suicide?: Body buried after registration of case
Two cops booked for murder; interim post mortem suggests suicide, toxicology, forensic reports still due.
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Pay your bills or it’s lights out
Govt working on policy to cut power supply to bill defaulters in bid to exempt paying consumers from load-shedding.
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The ‘Karachi(s)’ of Pakistan
Increase in cases of street crime in Rawalpindi gives rise to murmurs that city was fast becoming a ‘second Karachi’.
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Deja vu: FDE chief sacked again
Director colleges to act as replacement.
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Poised for victory: Waiting for the great slalom dunk
Mohammad Karim to represent Pakistan in his first event at the winter games on Feb 19.
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Senate told: Citizenship Act does not apply to FATA
FATA Christians cannot get domicile under prevailing law despite having lived there for generations.
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Comatose abroad: US ready to extend Shahzaib’s visa, says FO
An online appeal created by Shahzaib’s brother raised more than $19,000.
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Long-delayed count: Govt drops census plan for fear of backlash
PM Nawaz took decision in a bid to avoid political and national turmoil till a new mechanism is developed.
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Rib-tickling humour: Audience get up to jokes of stand-up comedian
Saad Haroon warms up nippy winter evening with his trademark tongue-in-cheek antics.
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Transition: People’s trust in institutions, democracy increasing
Survey says trust on democracy increased to 53pc in 2013 from 32pc in 2005.
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Church bombing victims: SC irked over delay in compensation
K-P advocate general says federal govt, not provincial govt, has stalled payments to victims’ families.
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Women’s issues: Media urged to show gender responsiveness
Pakistan Women Media Complaint Cell launched.
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Study abroad: Education expo attracts droves of students
The students got updates about admission procedures of 16 universities.
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Missing persons case: FC men’s trial can be under Army Act, state military
Bench seeks report from defence secretary by Feb 20.
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Indian authorities asked to release truck driver
We don’t even know what condition he is in. We demand his immediate release,” says drivers brother.
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NLC case: NAB reminders about retired generals ignored
Chairman says army officials have yet to respond to NAB missives.
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Helping hand: Japan pledges Rs35m for social uplift projects in AJK, Punjab
Three NGOs will get the assistance for water, girls primary school and medical equipment.
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Rangers vehicle targeted in Karachi suicide attack
Police said that body parts - believed to be of the suicide bomber - were found near the site of the blast.
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Senators’ push: ‘Bring campuses under anti-harassment law’
Seek its application within educational institutions as well.
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Post-2014 Afghanistan: Nato troop pullout to have consequences for Pakistan
Border management at the forefront of new challenges.
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Impasse: Talks incompatible with ongoing attacks, says Nisar
Interior minuster announced that the federal government will provide bomb-proof vehicles to the Sindh Police.
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‘Reprisal’ attack: Blast kills 13 police commandos
Booby-trapped van explodes near the exit of the training centre in Karachi; TTP claims responsibility.
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8th Trilateral Summit: Fail-safe mechanism eyed for Kabul security
FMs of Turkey, Pakistan to visit Afghanistan after elections.
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Peace talks: In expected meeting, govt to push for ceasefire today
Govt panel also writes letter to TTP, clarifying certain points.
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Racing away: Horse, cattle show raises spirits despite low turnout
Few people showed up due to the attacks on law enforcers in Karachi.
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Bursting the bubble: Cadbury pulls off a Willy Wonka move with ‘Bubbly’
Shortage due to high demand not supply chain, says Mondelez International.
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PIA: Hayat named director flight operations
The selection committee was headed by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation Shujat Azeem.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended at 104.87/104.93 against the dollar in the interbank market on Thursday.
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Motorcycles: Makers urge govt to cut import duty
MSPIDA urged the government to reduce import duty on motorcycle spare parts from existing 35% to 20%.
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Saudi crown prince to visit for business, defence cooperation talks
Pakistan's reservations over the BSA and use of Afghan soil extend to drone strikes as well.
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That is a long walk: Activists seeking release of Baloch missing persons reach Lahore
Activists have so far walked over 1,965 km in their march to Islamabad seeking release of missing Baloch people.
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PCB to probe fixing allegations in domestic Twenty20 match
Former cricketer Basit Ali had alleged that the match between Sialkot Stallions and Karachi Dolphins, was fixed.
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Pakistan committed to Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process: Nawaz
We are working to build a new chapter in Pak-Afghan relations, says prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Did you know? : Bollywood director Onir is holding auditions for actors at Napa
Onir intends on auditioning actors for his next film venture on February 14, 3pm at Napa.
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Thumbs up: Pakistan meets criteria for CERN
The membership will open doors for more opportunities for the Pakistani scientists.
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The reinvention of the Mekaal Hasan Band
The band’s upcoming third album promises to be the most intense one yet.
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US ends boycott of India's Narendra Modi ahead of elections
Human rights groups accuse Narendra Modi Modi of turning a blind eye to riots in Gujarat that killed 2000 people.