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Mark Of Progress: Moody’s upgrades Greece’s rating
Moody’s raised troubled Greece’s credit rating by two notches, citing improvements to the government’s finances.
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Armed with hope, Hashoo Group looks to expand
Planning hotels in AJK, Multan and Hayatabad; confident security will improve.
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Designers set to take Lakme Fashion Week with a storm
Pakistani fashion enthusiasts hope to step up the country’s name on the ramps across the border.
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#100HAPPYDAYS: Shahid Afridi and the 'bacha party'
That is none other than Shahid Afridi, surrounded by the youngest generation of his family.
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Upping the ante: Imran Khan calls for PTI MNAs to hand in resignations on Aug 4
MNAs will hand in their resignations to PTI chief in a meeting two hours before the NA session on August 4
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Two new polio cases reported in Pakistan
New cases bring the total number of cases this year to 104
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Air Algerie crash: Lebanon supplies DNA of relatives
Efforts to recover and identify those killed are proving tough, with experts saying they had yet to find intact bodies
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Bitter row: Erdogan slams rival over anthem
Erdogan mercilessly mocked Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu for not knowing the Istiklal Marsi (Independence March) anthem
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Viral disease: Ebola-hit states seal outbreak epicenter
The announcement came at the end of an emergency summit
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Landmine explosion: Two tribesmen injured
The mines are usually planted by militants to target security forces’ convoys.
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Accident: Two killed, 14 injured in road mishap
Police registered a case and started further investigation.
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Feared dead: Woman jumps into river with her kids
The identity of victims could not be immediately ascertained.
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Gunned down: Three shot dead over family dispute
A police official said the incident occurred in Mohallah Mama Khel.
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File of case registered against PML-N MPA goes missing
Idrees allegedly attacked a police station and tortured policemen in January, last year.
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Not No 1 anymore: Pak asylum-seekers turning away from US
More Pakistani nationals are seeking refuge in other countries, but those seeking asylum in US are declining in number
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From Iran and Afghanistan: Smuggled POL products continue to flow into Pakistan
FBR has formed a joint strategy and its field formations have enhanced their anti-smuggling operations
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Balochistan violence: Five killed in targeted attacks
Deceased include three members of a family in Panjgur.
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Sabre rattling: New Indian chief issues warning to Pakistan
Says response to any threats will be ‘intense and immediate’.
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Taking charge
I once overheard a relative comparing our state to khichri
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Flashback: The Royal Visit
On February 6, 1961, Queen Elizabeth II visited the University of Peshawar with her husband the Duke of Edinburgh
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August 14 event: PML-N govt ‘in touch with PTI leadership’
Saad Rafique claims govt seeking help of political forces to persuade PTI to abandon ‘Azadi March’ .
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Karachi beach tragedy: Death toll rises to 35 as 9 more bodies fished out
Pakistan Navy to search for three more missing people today.
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Imminent alliances?: MQM undecided on Tahirul Qadri’s Inqilab March
Haider Abbas Rizvi meets PAT chief, says protesting is the right of every political party.
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Journey of progress: No long march can detract us, says Shahbaz
Says govt is given a heavy mandate to bring progress and development.
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Without NICs, women barred from aid centres
Nearly 750,000 affected; elders forbid visits to distribution centres.
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Distressing: Fifteen injured in road accidents, snakebites
The victims were travelling on a motorcycle when a speeding car knocked them and sped away.
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Ensuring cleanliness: CDA sanitary workers get pat on the back
Chairman says ‘untiring’ efforts should continue post-Eid.
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Independence Day: Month-long celebrations begin in Pindi
Flag hoisting ceremonies held
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Busted: Suspected robber held
The police registered a case against him and an investigation is under way.
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In the crossfire: Express News staffers, others thrashed in Murree
Eight hotel employees arrested, owner still at large.
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Knocked down: Motorcyclist hit by car
The same police on Friday arrested a man for allegedly stealing a camera from his employer’s house in NARC Colony.
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Better late than never: PIMS to submit liver transplant centre’s revamp request soon
PC-1 to be submitted to Planning Commission within next two to three weeks.
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Non-transparent appointments: CDA shelves performance audit plan for HR dept
The authority had invited consultants to carry out assessment in August 2013.
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Eid rush: Traffic police receive over 1,100 calls
Nevertheless, thousands of vehicles remained stranded at the hill station
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Seasonal downpour: Rain to remain till Sunday
The weather would remain hot and humid till August 7
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Security concerns: Rawal Dam to remain closed
Spillways were opened on July 27 and 28 to discharge the extra water
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Nine years and counting: Political rivalries delay completion of ‘much-needed’ hospital in Pindi
Federal Hospital for Women and Children became a victim of politics.
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Timely response : Rescue 1122 chief lauds services during Eid
Emergency service responded to 213 emergency situations in Rawalpindi during the holidays.
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Mysterious murder: Woman’s body discovered in a sack
Man killed, brother injured in road accident.
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Dedication 101: Eid at work for policemen, medical staff and media
Employees of media houses, railways, airports, fuel stations, sanitary workers, traffic police were on duty.
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Energy Crisis: Power cuts incense residents
Power cuts were also witnessed during Friday prayers to the displeasure of the worshippers.
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Corrective measures: ‘Govt transforming prisons into transitional centres’
Khan was speaking to journalists during a press conference.
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Tragic: Woman burnt by husband dies
A woman burnt three weeks ago died on Friday at Nishtar Hospital in Multan.
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Technical Failure: Passengers protest engine breakdown
The situation was controlled by a police team.
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‘Honour’ crime Man attacks ex-wife with acid
The spokesman said a case against Ahmad had been registered and a police team was looking for him.
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Mass mobilisation: Workers’ conventions from Sunday says Ejaz
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leaders will exhort workers and encourage them to work hard for Azadi March.
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Violent: Man stabbed over parking space
Police have registered a case against the men on Dr Safia’s complaint and are looking for them.
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Law and Order: Two ‘robbers’ killed in shootout
The injured man was taken to a hospital where he died.
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Blackout: Prolonged power outages continue
The affected areas include Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Saddar, Old City, Garden, Korangi and surrounding areas.
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Further Investigation: Committee to probe drowning incident
The committee will submit its report within 24 hours

















































