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Asia Pacific Summit: PM Nawaz will visit Bangkok on Nov 18
Nawaz will also undertake bilateral official visit to Thailand after the summit at invitation of his Thai counterpart.
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Transgenders protest denial of inheritance
Sibling says they were thrown out for bringing ‘shame’ to the family.
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K-P cabinet ministers: Imran asks Khattak to probe corruption allegations
Imran noted that it had come to his attention that some provincial ministers were indulging in corruption.
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NRO case: SC blames govt for delay in reopening graft cases
Attorney general tells court that inquiry committee found former law secretary Yasmeen Abbsey responsible for delay.
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Child labour: Three accused of selling a girl
Case sought against pir for conning petitioner out of Rs200,000.
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Diplomatic appointment: New ambassador to US formally announced
Career diplomat Jalil Abbas Jilani is currently serving as foreign secretary.
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Dispelling speculations: New army chief to be named at appropriate time, says Rashid
Information minister says govt has received no direct signals from TTP about change in their stance on peace talks.
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False rumour: Hundreds protest fellow student’s ‘death’
The student is in stable condition at the Lahore General Hospital.
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Odd one out: Better to try and fail than not try at all
Young engineering grad builds electric car.
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Right to Information Law: ‘Other provinces should follow Punjab, K-P’
Demands public awareness campaign, other provinces to follow.
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Anti-dengue drive: Creating mass awareness through stage play
Artists, RAC team up to carry the message to more educational institutes.
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Ban on entry: Lawyers slam base commander’s decision
LHCBA condemns decision by Karma airbase authorities of barring lawyers from entering the base.
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Foul play?: Increase in UCs challenged in LHC
Petition filed by local lawyer, urged court to cancel delimitation as new UC will only benefit ruling party.
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Experts discuss agro challenges
PAC gave a presentation on challenges and opportunities in Pakistan’s agriculture and food sector.
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After signing UN convention: Pakistan must make law against torture, say experts
National Campaign Against Torture holds consultative session.
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Maternal deaths: A 30-rupee medicine could be potential lifesaver, says aid agency
Mercy Corps says Misoprostol needs to be introduced at grassroots.
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New legislation: Private hospitals to be regulated
This is to improve services and maintain strict quality controls.
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Parking fee issue: Civic agency move angers traders, visitors
CDA claims it will address security, vehicle theft issues.
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Out of control: Transporter hits traffic police officer
The cop was warning the driver when he sped away.
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Collective responsibility: Model citizen committee to monitor police conduct
Ten-member body begins operating at Kohsar Police Station.
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Taliban talks, drone strikes: Opposition to boycott NA until premier clears the air
Lawmakers demand policy statement on both issues on Monday.
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Law And Order: Karachi operation to continue indefinitely, says PM
The premier dispelled impressions that the ongoing operation is aimed at any political party.
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Failure to hold LB polls: SC stays action against defence secretary
Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik challenged CJ’s decision of indicting him of contempt charges.
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Changing dates: NED exams rescheduled for Muharram
The rescheduled dates have yet to be announced.
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Verdict out: KU announces MA exam results
A total of 250 students passed the MA (previous) political science exam from the 392 students that appeared for it.
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Muharram preparations: Health dept to stay alert
The DHOs were also directed to send monitoring reports to Memon.
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In custody: Court sends Lyari gangster to jail
The Anti-Terrorism Court III sent Lyari gangster Kamran aka Baba Sain to jail till November 18.
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(Over)charged parking: Fake receipts, corrupt employees scam people out of millions
KMC employees take home over Rs15 million by charging people double the amount.
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Celebrating diversity: ‘Instead of reclaiming the past, a new multicultural Karachi can be found’
Speakers at Aga Khan Hospital emphasise on deweaponising the city.
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Imran Khan accuses US of derailing peace talks with Pakistan Taliban
PTI chief says US had scuppered negotiations at a time when the militants seemed to have become more open to them.
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PIA losses mount with delay in lease of new aircraft
Airline sees growth in global aviation industry as oil prices remain stable.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 107.32/107.37 against the dollar, compared with Thursday’s close of 107.22/107.28.
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Inflation: Index up 1.52% during week
The SPI for combined groups was up by 1.20%; up from 210.78 points in the previous week to 213.30 points this week.
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PC in multan: Pak Services gets Rs1.8b in financing
Pakistan Services management and the lead arrangers signed the documents at a ceremony held recently.
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Clerics shun sectarian differences, offer prayers together
JI leaders visit office of Shia Ulema Council as goodwill gesture.
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Road mishap: One killed, 12 injured in accident
Among the injured, those in critical condition were referred to hospitals in Peshawar.
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Remote-controlled device: IED blast injures DSP in Swabi
Police launched a search operation in the area, however, no arrests were made till this report was filed.
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Taking revenge : ASI shot dead over land dispute
According to the complainant, he has a long-standing dispute with the family of the accused over ownership of land.
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Government to provide Rs250 billion subsidy on electricity: Dar
Dar says efforts will be refocused to build foreign exchange reserves. Payments from World Bank, IFC expected soon.
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Adnan Butt: Pushing musical talent online
Young entrepreneur hopes to build online audience for Pakistani musicians.
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Detained terrorist confesses to involvement in attack on Danish embassy
Admits he was behind suicide attack at Danish embassy, 'used' a Saudi citizen.
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Hakimullah not a martyr, declares Sunni Ittehad Council
Party passes fatwa based on input from around 30 religious scholars.
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Religious parties protest against US drone strikes in Pakistan
Nearly 1,200 supporters of the Jamaat-i-Islami staged a sit-in in Peshawar, blocking a NATO supply route.
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Imran Khan directs CM Khattak to investigate corruption in K-P
PTI chairman takes notice of K-P ministers allegedly indulging in corruption.
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Fawad Khan and Sonam Kapoor cast in Bollywood film
Fawad Khan to make his Bollywood debut.
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Govt committed to completing Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project: Petroleum minister
Abbasi says Pakistan can construct the pipeline but "the moment we connect, the sanctions will come."
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No intention to end Karachi operation anytime soon, says Prime Minister
Criminals should lose the delusion that they will be let off the hook after a few months, says Nawaz Sharif.
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College admin accused of neglecting girl during medical emergency
Rumours about her death led to a protest, but doctors have confirmed that her condition is not critical.
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Taliban talks: Opposition decides to boycott National Assembly
Opposition leader says members will not attend sessions until govt takes them into confidence over talks with Taliban.
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Javed Miandad has his eyes on PCB chairman post
Says he will make a final decision once the ambiguity over the mechanism of election becomes clear.