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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.
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Freedom of press?: Journalist registers FIR against attackers
Reporter says MQM workers tried to stop me from covering incident and snatched camera and beat me up.
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Reaching out: Japan gives Rs829 million for education
Japan to provide 808 million Japanese Yen to implement 'Project for Upgrading Primary Girls Schools' in rural Sindh.
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Jhang by-elections: Taimoor Bhatti gets PTI ticket
PTI Punjab President says decision has made after consultation with PTI general secretary and vice chairperson.
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Crackdown: Drugs, illegal weapons seized
Police say 4 drug peddlers and 17 illegal weapon holders are arrested with 16 litres of liquor and drugs.
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Violent threat: ‘You better be home on time’
Man seeks to register a case against his wife for threatening him with ‘dire consequences’ if he came home late.
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Turf war: Charges framed against six eunuchs
Eunuchs were accused of attacking another group of eunuchs over territory.
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Philanthropy: Rs 60 million donated to LGH
Dr Vohra says if we describe miseries of poor patients, people would be more forthcoming with donations.
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‘Landlord brutality': LHC seeks report from Hafizabad
LHC complaints cell takes notice of alleged unleashing of dogs on 18-year-old youth.
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Faiz – the subtle slip
After Iqbal, arguably Faiz is rated as the most respected poet and thinker in the literary history of the country.
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Medical emergency: Pakistani patient slated for deportation
Hospital seeks return to Pakistan as visa expires.
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Loan deal signed: ADB backs Bhasha dam with caveats
Cautions govt to be mindful of resource crunch.
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Taking cue from Pakistan: Afghan Taliban signal willingness to talk peace
Senior Taliban leaders made the announcement after meeting in Dubai.
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Peace talks vs operations: The house stands united, for now
Political parties seem to be on same page vis-à-vis negotiations with Taliban.
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Indian trade minister cancels visit
Scheduled visit to Pakistan cancelled over what he said was stalled progress on trade agreements.
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Negligence: Roadside dump or dump-side road?
Segment of service road near Dhoke Kala Khan blocked by rubbish.
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‘Honour’ crime: 20 arrested for declaring nine-year-old vani
Girl recovered, handed over to her family.
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Missing members: MQM issues will be addressed, says President
Says no one will be allowed to victimise any political party, its workers.
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Professional tax: Cantonment traders told to pay twice
Both cantonment boards, excise department contest each others’ jurisdiction.
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Yearning for home: Mehsud IDPs demand repatriation
Thousands of tribesmen fled their villages ahead of an army operation, Rah-i-Nijat, in Oct 2009 in South Waziristan.
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Beer-nomics Murree: Brewery dispute takes odd turn
Bhandara accuses brother-in-law of irregularities.
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Feb 20 set as deadline: Produce anti-drone campaigner, states LHC
Karim Khan was active against drone attacks, in which he had lost his son and a nephew.
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Musharraf treason case: All eyes trained on Feb 18 hearing
Ex-president must appear in court despite unsolved jurisdiction issue.
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Gaping holes: Make classrooms interactive: educators
Researchers highlight gaps in teaching techniques, suggest remedial measures.
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Peace talks: TTP shura agrees to meet govt committee
Sources say they would meet either at the end of this week or start of next week most likely in North Waziristan.
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Missing persons: 21-year-old in ISI custody, SC told
Mahmood was allegedly picked up by law enforcement agencies on June 26, 2013 in front of several people.
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Energy-efficient designs: New set of building regulations launched
Provisions are applicable to buildings that have a connected load of at least 100 kilowatts.
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For the masses: Bizenjo for land reforms
Bizenjo, a sitting senator, said that welfare policies for the working class will be introduced.
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Not much has changed: Chale chalo ke wo manzil abhi nahin aayi
WAF celebrates National Women’s Day at Nomad Gallery.
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Matter of justice: Justice Jillani summons meeting of JCP today
JCP will consider the confirmation of seven additional PHC judges.
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Enforced disappearance: Hundreds of MQM workers illegally detained, says Altaf
Asks prime minister, chief justice to take notice of disappearances.
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Tanzania adventure: Sister-brother duo scale Mount Kilimanjaro
Samina Baig, Mirza Ali to climb the Puncak Jaya peak in Indonesia next.
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Govt’s lack of interest blamed for impunity in attacks on media
Report says Pakistan one of the most dangerous countries for journalists.
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Fiscal year 2014-15: Ministry of education proposes Rs10.9 billion budget
The amount has been proposed for seven ongoing and the same number of new projects across the country.
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Dialogue process: TTP offshoots to be subject to talks outcome, says Ibrahim
Says meetings to continue despite hurdles.
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Market linkages: Around 150 youth get hospitality training
The primary focus of these programmes was to develop employable skills among the youth.
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Rehabilitative art: Externalising courage: Tales of acid attack survivors
Exhibition showcasing photographic prowess of nine survivors begins.
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Keeping count: System to maximise vaccines life
Online inventory will be regularly updated and data will be public.
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Karachi explosion kills 13 policemen, injures 57
Their funeral prayers were offered later on Thursday at the police centre near Hassan Square.
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Gunned down: Nine men of a family killed in cold blood
Local militants stormed the house seeking revenge.
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Peace deal with Taliban: Senators express concern over women, minority rights
Upper house passes unanimous resolution exhorting govt to ensure that rights are protected.
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Unsafe driving: Four die, 12 injured as van crashes into shelter in Matiari
Those who died in the incident are Safia Abro, Badaruddin Dal, Hafiz Bangal Dal and Zahid Dars.
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Note of optimism: TTP as anxious as govt for positive result, says PM
Nawaz says talks should proceed without deadlines.
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Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended higher at 105.23/105.28 against the dollar compared to Tuesday’s close of 105.33/105.37.
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Alleviating crisis: ‘Energy Code to help overcome crisis’
Pakistan Building Code will ensure energy efficiency benchmarks for buildings.
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New business: Wall’s launches delivery service
Orders can be placed online or on the phone.
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Nawaz satisfied with progress of peace talks
Nawaz told reporters that the armed forces of the country were supportive of the peace initiative by the government.
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Attacks on press: Pakistan remains one of the most dangerous countries for journalists
5 journalists were killed for their work in Pakistan in 2013. 28 journalists were killed in Syria during the year.
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Shipping-in energy: Govt pushes for fast-track LNG ship project
KSEW will in the third year of its contract, the Karachi Shipyard will build its first LNG ship.