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Lal Masjid bail: IGP denies favouring Musharraf
Hayat says contrary to news reports, the police were not bent on declaring the former president innocent.
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Trafficked sex workers: FIA chief ordered to supervise case
Sisters forced into prostitution in Dubai, request court for speedy investigation.
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Targeted?: Body found
The body of the man, in his 30s, has been dumped on the bank of the drain in Muslimabad.
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Strengthening the Silk Route: Understand each other first for better business, say speakers
Two-day conference concludes with tips for Pak investors looking at China’s markets.
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Capital’s cops: Top performers receive laurels
IGP presents cash prizes, certificates to 12 officials.
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Tragedy averted: Hospital fire put out successfully
Rescue 1122 officials said the cause of the fire was probably due to an electric short circuit.
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Seasonal havoc: Three minors dead as rain lashes K-P, twin cities
Cold spell to continue, more rains and snowfall forecast.
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Assembly diary: Can K-P govt actually stop drones, NATO supplies?
Despite unanimous resolution, many ambiguities remain as to what may happen after Nov 20.
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Pillion riding: Police book 11 bikers
Meanwhile, the police beefed up security measures in and around the city.
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Better safe: Nisar for strict checking at entry, exit points
Capital police will keep close eye on 23 religious leaders on watch list.
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Sector I-15: CDA shelves uplift plan
Sources say chairman no more interested in carrying out work.
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Nuclear proliferation: FO denies Pakistan-S Arabia N-bomb deal
BBC claimed that the kingdom could obtain nuclear arms from Pakistan at will.
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Favouritism disregarded: Top court grills NEPRA for not appointing permanent head
This fact triggered a new debate as court inquired about the legal standing of acting chairman.
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Power chiefs to be replaced after CJP retires
Appointments being delayed to avoid risk of being struck down by SC, govt informs IMF team.
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The Lahore diaries: life, property & profit
It is very tough these days to find places on rent in Lahore, which has resulted in an increase in rent.
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Well-thought-out script against judicial overreach
Shah Mehmud Qureshi kept on to wail over the judicial overreach with guarded but pinching words and a cynical mien.
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Weinstein kidnappers’ facilitator rearrested
CIA officials said Rehman had been granted bail by an anti-terrorism court eight months ago.
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No accreditation: Universities yet to be recognised by HEC
Parliament granted charter to varsities before they obtained NoC by commission
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PM polio cell to function under EPI
For the first time ever, the cell will function according to its original legal framework.
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Politically backed offensive: 9,000 outlaws held in Karachi operation, says Nisar
Says no political party has owned the criminals; third phase to be much more intense.
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Investment offer: UAE shows interest in renewable energy sector
UAE foreign minister says his country is committed to help address Pakistan’s energy shortages.
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Mock Senate session: Achakzai charm offensive fails to break logjam
Reconciliation efforts fail as opposition members stand steadfast for their demands.
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Profile: From ‘Mullah Radio’ to TTP supremo
Fazlullah was acknowledged for the first time in Swat when he started preaching through the radio.
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Local government elections: Lawmakers reject SC’s poll deadline
Unanimous resolution says timeframe to conduct the elections in Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan is too tight.
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Muddled future: Assembly move leaves ECP in a quandary
Under pressure from court, poll body ponders its next move.
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Water-starved industries: KWSB pledges water supply to tanneries
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) will provide 0.5 million gallons of water every day.
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Suicide or murder? Young woman found dead
Razia’s father Jumo Mahar claimed that she committed suicide by drinking toxic pesticide.
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Karo-kari dispute: Jirga fines policeman Rs1m
After hearing both sides of the story and the witnesses’ account, the jirga held a discussion and passed its verdict.
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Improved living: Clifton’s basic necessities discussed
During the meeting, street lighting, cleanliness, water supply and food hygiene were discussed.
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Unmet demands: Goods’ transporters go on strike
The strike will continue till their demands are met by the government, said Fazal Manan Jadoon of the alliance.
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Leadership change: Mullah Fazlullah named new TTP chief
Talks with govt ruled out, dialogue process termed ‘political stunt’.
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Mama Parsi students go around the world
The event, which marked the school’s 95th anniversary, aimed to promote different cultures.
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Currency: Rupee ends at 107
The rupee ended at 107.00/107.20 against the dollar, according to forex.com.pk.
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Forex: Currency reserves rise to $9.509b
Reserves held by the SBP decreased to $4.224 billion from $4.299 billion a week earlier.
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Growth: Honda sales grow 86% this year
Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan achieved the second highest sales of Honda Civic in the Asia and Oceana region.
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For a ‘Pursukoon Karachi’, say no to toy guns
Toys were collected from students in Shireen Jinnah Colony, Neelam Colony and DHA.
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Need for proof: Without Hindu marriage law, women struggle for rights
Situation is slightly better in Larkana where marriage certificates are issued.
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Mullah Fazlullah: Pakistani Taliban's ruthless new commander
"Our goal is very clear -- we want the law of Allah in Allah's land," says Mullah Fazlullah.
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Difficult to make it big as celebrity in Pakistan: Atif Aslam
Singer says Sur Kshetra experience taught him that talent hunts give aspiring artistes only short-lived success.
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Pakistan Post to issue commemmorative stamp of Jaun Elia
Postage stamp would be available for general public at all the General Post Offices (GPOs).
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Documentary on Drones: Imran Khan 'proud' of Jemima's work on 'Unmanned'
In the film, director Robert Greenwald investigates the impact of drones through over 70 separate interviews.
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Mullah Fazlullah chosen as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Chief
Fazlullah led the Taliban's brutal two-year rule in Swat valley.
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Police arrest suspect in Warren Weinstein kidnapping
US citizen Weinstein was kidnapped from his house in Lahore’s Model Town on August 13, 2011.
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Gang war: Baba Ladla's aide killed in Lyari
Nasir Khan is the third of Baba's aides killed since yesterday.
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Karachi operation: First phase completed, says Nisar
1,586 people have been arrested in the raid: Nisar
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Govt not responsible for printing ballot papers for LG polls: Finance Minister
"Issues of integrity will be raised if the government gets involved in the printing,” says Ishaq Dar.
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Local bodies poll: NA passes unanimous resolution for delay in elections
The resolution was presented by Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentarian Naveed Qamar.
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Misbah blames batting as South Africa eye ODI series win
Pakistan trail 2-1 after South Africa secured a commanding 68-run win in the third match in Abu Dhabi on November 6.
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Senators stand their ground outside Parliament for second day
Opposition remains firm that Nisar provided incorrect figures.
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Busting crime: Extortionists nabbed in Pabbi
The accused were wanted by both Islamabad and Punjab police.