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A brief history of Twitter - in tweets
Billions of messages are fired off each week via Twitter, many of which capture defining moments in history.
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Bilateral trade: ‘Pakistan, Argentina must start new joint ventures’
Argentinean ambassador suggest joint ventures in agriculture, livestock.
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Blocking NATO lorries: Fazl backs Imran’s call with strings attached
Wants K-P government to issue executive order.
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November 3 emergency: Investigators hope to collect ‘concrete’ evidence by next month
FIA says it will get access to the site where the emergency was planned.
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LG polls: ECP asks Punjab for more election symbols
Commission has suggested amending the laws.
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Dashed dreams: 290 Illegal immigrants to Iran nabbed
Over 260 Afghan nationals among those arrested by Coast Guard.
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The unlikely legend: Renowned folk singer Reshma passes away
Succumbs to malignant disease in Lahore.
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Cash security: Britain scrapping bond plan for ‘high-risk’ visitors
Scheme requiring people to pay a deposit for the visa was meant to discourage overstay.
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Hoto disaster follow-up: Land giving way
Half a year on, still little relief for seriously affected by flooding.
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Festival of lights: Temples light up as Diwali celebrations begin
Special prayers will be held at temples on Tuesday.
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Control of playgrounds: For public, it’s just not cricket
Eight of 17 grounds under control of private clubs which deny access to common man.
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A wholesome education: School in the day, street in the night
Rawalpindi school provides way out for street children; focus on academic and life skills.
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Discussing Balochistan: Speakers for complete civilian control of province’s affairs
Seminar marks first death anniversary of activist Shiekh Asad Rahman.
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German adaptation: Interactive play staged at Roots school
In the end all the students cheered and gave a thunderous applause to the actors.
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Anti-dengue efforts: Shahbaz orders purchase of new equipment
The chief minister directed the health officials to take every possible step to contain the virus.
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Charity food festival: Students, families get a taste of the world
Proceeds from sales to go to Balochistan’s earthquake victims.
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Hospital theft: Baby business
The easiest thing to steal from any public hospital seems to be a newborn baby.
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Yousaf Baig Mirza joins as CEO Express Media Group
He will head the Group’s electronic and print media entities.
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Negotiations continue: Taliban pick interim leader
Spokesman says Taliban were waiting for talks while ‘govt was finalising deals with US to sell us’.
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PM chairs cabinet meeting today
Government would not resort to any action that might put the country’s relations at odds with the US, says official.
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Any problems? Commissioner to hear complaints
Commissioner Shoaib Siddiqui will be listening to complaints on delimitations in five districts of Karachi from Nov 5.
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The 25 paisa fix: A spoonful of iodine can save millions from serious health issues
A lack of this chemical causes children to be born with physical, mental development disorders.
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Rekindling lost bonds: Peasants call for better land reforms, to tie-up haris and waderas
PILER holds conference where farmers urge for land allotment and policies’ renewal.
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Road accident : One killed, 13 injured in accident
According to Ghalegey police station, a speeding motor car collided with a passenger van coming from Peshawar.
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Negotiation process: ‘No peace till Americans leave’
Professor Khan said the drone attack aimed at TTP’s chief has harmed the negotiation efforts.
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The Kathiawari red dress, the saint of the jogis
Experts and storytellers remind us of the myths that define us.
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What are the odds? 18 teachers for only five students at Azizabad school
School continues to receive Rs450,000 every month.
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Pakistan’s preparations for Street Child World Cup underway
Selected boys play practice match in Karachi in bid to impress selectors.
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PCB at ‘standstill’ as 89 officials lose jobs
Sethi says selection committee, bowling coach on list of departing employees.
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Not all is lost: Reaping dividends of demographic change
Until now, Pakistan has failed to make use of growing working age population.
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Local bodies: The way forward for economic development
Effective LG system with financial autonomy can lead to prosperity.
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Bearing the brunt: Effect of terrorism on FDI in Pakistan
Falling investment due to security can be salvaged by better terms for investors.
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Jewellery brand Tanishq’s new ad busts taboos
The commercial targets common stereotypes about brides and marriages.
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Almost Famous: Painting big screen moments on canvas
Poster artist Sarfraz Iqbal talks about his craft and passion.
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Happy Diwali: India, Pakistan forces exchange sweets at Wagah border
The Hindu festival was marked by a relaxed atmosphere at the joint checkpost near the Attari/Wagah border.
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Injured go missing after explosion at Balochistan religious seminary
Three people injured in the blast taken out by their companions before police reached the site.
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TTP appoint 'Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani' as interim leader
'Bhittani, head of supreme shura, has been appointed as temporary head of the TTP,' says TTP spokesperson Shahid.
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ICC ODI player rankings: Hafeez top allrounder, Ajmal best bowler
Hafeez is also number 2 T20 allrounder, number 3 T20 bowler and number 10 ODI bowler.
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Moonshine: Death in a bottle
Consumption of locally manufactured moonshine might be easy on the pocket but weighs down on your health.
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US envoy summoned over drone hit
Statement said latest drone strike would have negative impact on govt’s initiative to undertake dialogue with TTP.
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Constraints: US aid for Pakistan at risk of being wasted, misused, says report
The NGO selected by USAID to disburse aid lacks capacity, according to OIG.
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‘Torpedoing the peace process’: Pakistan to review ties with the US says Nisar
Terms drone strike on Hakimullah a deliberate move to scuttle peace talks.
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After Hakimullah: Taliban Shura meets to pick new leader
TTP commander Azam Tariq rules out talks with govt until drone strikes end.
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Imran vows to block NATO supply lines
Says PTI will seek endorsement from parliament, assemblies.
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Collateral damage: ‘Govt will not let peace process die’
Minister says halting NATO supplies will not help stop drone attacks by the US.
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Pending issues: Senate panel to address concerns of arbitration body
All provinces have equal representation in CCI, which is aimed at settling issues of national importance.
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Flights of fancy?: Excess baggage weighs down airport plan
Pressure from the top court could speed up the stalled project but no sooner than June 2015.
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Two NATO containers torched in Mastung
Levies Force and other law enforcement agencies rushed to the site after the incident.
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December 7 vote: Poll body picks ROs for Balochistan elections
Commission also notifies the appellate authorities for disposal of appeals against the decisions of returning officers
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Matter of rights: CJ calls for remedial measures in prisons
Urges state, civil institutions to bring about changes in jail culture.