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Lack of opportunities for Pakistani journalists
Investigative journalism is vital for our democracy to flourish.
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The way forward: Provide short-term jobs to IDPs, govt told
ILO says such a strategy will reduce burden on resources, engage IDPs in productive activities.
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Waziristan IDPs: ‘80% payments made under Ramazan package’
Minister says government is distributing Rs52,000 to each family through Ramazan package.
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Model Town tragedy: I was kept out of loop, Shahbaz tells judicial tribunal
Claims he was kept unaware of the decision to remove barriers outside Minhajul Quran Secretariat.
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Tragedy at Samoa: Family urge authorities to #BringBabarHome
Social media campaign calls for extending search for Babar Suleman who is still missing.
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Temporary truce: Gaza death toll tops 1,000 as Israel halts bombing
Medics uncover more than 130 bodies in the rubble of hundreds of homes.
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Anti-dengue steps reviewed
The officials of government departments would mark all potential breeding spots and take action accordingly.
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Worrisome trend: Police links recent incidents to army operation spillover
Policeman, WAPDA security guard killed, another cop injured in Attock this week .
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Armed robbery: Woman deprived of jewellery
The police registered separate cases under the relevant laws and an investigation is under way
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Access to education: Punjab asked to remove financial barriers
Calls for introducing monitoring and accountability system to ensure better funding utilisation .
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Park Enclave: Plot prices skyrocket at housing scheme
One kanal plot now costs around Rs22m compared to starting price of Rs12m in 2011.
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Weapons seized: Three suspected robbers held
The police registered a case against them and investigation is under way
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Suspected Kidnapping: Woman goes missing
The police registered a case and are searching for the missing woman.
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Extra Fervour: Health ministry to celebrate August 14
The ministry has also constituted a body to oversee and facilitate arrangements
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Mitigating burden: Govt asked to provide jobs to IDPs
ILO initiates short-term job creation opportunities for displaced population.
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Varsity heads: Search committee to shortlist candidates on August 12
Minister says committee now a permanent body to select federal varsities’ vice-chancellors .
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Margalla Avenue: Construction work to resume after Eid
CDA chief says road will link C and D sectors of the capital with GT Road.
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Till the cows come home: Car lifted; cattle stolen
Acting on a tip-off, a police party vehicle search seized 240 bottles of liquor.
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Dengue fever: Two test positive in Pindi
Patients in stable condition.
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‘Unconstitutional’ move: Imposition of Article 245 challenged in IHC
The “mini martial law” that is being imposed in the capital will not be acceptable to them, said the petitioner.
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‘Highway robbery’: Over 200 public transporters fined for overcharging
The traffic wardens imposed fines on more than 200 public transport vehicles in Kamra, Taxila, Gujar Khan.
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Homeward bound: Commuters complain of sky-high fares
Reunion with families on Eid becoming hard to afford for many.
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Calling out army: Government says not reviewing decision
A special committee would be constituted and tasked to convince the PTI to change its plans.
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Article 245: PTI to challenge govt’s ‘dangerous tactics’ in court
Core Committee says govt seeking to place ‘Azadi March’ in direct confrontation with army.
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Landmark ascent: 1st Pakistani team scales K2
3 Italian climbers are also part of expedition marking 60th anniversary of first ascent of world’s 2nd tallest peak.
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Jumping on the bandwagon: SIC to join PTI for Azadi March on August 14
Chairman says the government has failed on “all accounts”.
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Thin blood: Man kills brother for Rs10,000
He said the police had registered a case and were looking for the suspect.
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Shot dead: Criminal gunned down
The men fled when police returned fire.
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Independence Day: Azadi Train to start journey on Aug 11
. The meeting decided that on August 13 candlelight vigils would be organised
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Prior Preparation: PRCs holds wokshop for disaster training
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Sindh concluded a workshop for volunteers and staff on Friday
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Unpaid Arrears: HDA releases salary after protest
The Hyderabad Development Authority’s (HDA) workers union called off their strike after salaries issued.
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In search of solutions: Problems in policing Chitral highlighted
olice has been facing problems in Chitral due to a number of reasons.
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A life cut short: Two commit suicide
Official said Sajid Hussain, who was believed to be mentally unstable, locked himself in a room and killed himself.
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Sporting spree: Match point in Mingora
Grassy ground plays host to night tournaments of cricket, badminton, volleyball.
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No biz like showbiz: Four new Pashto flicks coming to a cinema near you
The film industry in Peshawar might be down, but is still not out.
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Court orders: ATC sentences convict to 20 years
ATC sentences convict to 20 years
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Commonwealth Games: Shooters, weightlifter just miss the mark
No medals yet in sight for Pakistan after day three.
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A summer Eid begs the burning question
Fashion heavyweight Deepak Perwani summons the ladies to dress smart this Eidul Fitr.
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#100HAPPYDAYS: Wasim bumps into old foe Walsh
Wasim and Courtney were spotted together at the airport.
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Ceasefire violations will be part of Indo-Pak talks: Indian defence minister
Arun Jaitley says violations will not impede dialogue; 2 people recently killed from firing by BSF...
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Bloody Nasreen to hit cinemas in 2017
Shahan Zaidi’s character is gearing up to spill blood on the big screen .
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PIA inducts more aircraft in fleet
Fuel costs, not salaries reason for losses, says acting chairman PIA
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PTI warns of approaching SC against imposition of Article 245 in Islamabad
Rejecting the govt's decision, PTI says army is not a tool for PML-N to use against political opponents.
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Do not let Haqqani fighters resettle, US tells Pakistan
Haqqani fighters almost certainly fled ahead of military operation because it was pre-announced, says Jilani.
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80% IDPs have received Ramazan package, says Abdul Qadir Baloch
Minister for States and Frontier Regions adds rest of the IDPs will get it before Eidul Fitr.
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Apple iPhones allow extraction of deep personal data, researcher finds
Security expert says does not believe services were aimed at spies but they extract more information than needed.
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Chorus of praise for young pilot, his cause
Asif Ali Zardari, Altaf Hussain and Jalil Abbas Jilani express grief and shock over death of 17-year-old pilot.
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Gujrat amputation: Boy maimed by landlord to get prosthetic arms
CM offers financial assistance to the boy whose arms were severed by landlord.
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Al Quds Day observed: Muslims urged to break their silence
Religious parties demand UN cancel Israel’s membership.
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In solidarity: PTI chief urges UN chief to halt Gaza massacre
Says UN faces the challenge of sustaining its credibility.

















































