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The world’s largest election
So universal is the failure of Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi this time that Modi is but the obvious alternative.
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Famine in Thar: Govt announces Rs10,000 aid for each affected family
The aid will be disbursed through BISP cards.
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World T20: Can team green learn from past tournaments?
The tournament in Bangladesh is the fifth world championship in the shortest format of the game.
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One time only: Dar allows SMEs to jump sales tax refund queue
Tax refunds up to Rs0.5 million to be paid in 3 weeks, refunds from Rs0.5-1 million to be cleared by April 15, 2014.
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Child marriages
Only adults at least 20 years of age should be allowed to wed.
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3G, LTE auction scheduled for April 23: Spectrum Advisory Committee
Companies to submit sealed bids by April 14, 2014, to the PTA.
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Legitimate concerns: Pakistan engaged with WHO over polio campaign, says FO
Foreign Office spokesperson says interior ministry is engaged with US authorities over Pakistanis in Guantanamo Bay.
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World T20: Greenshirts raring to go!
"When a captain does well, the team automatically improve their performance graph," says T20 captain Muhammad...
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Pakistan’s top ten female miracle mentors unveiled
The dynamic ladies selected will choose 10 women each as part of a year-long campaign, which will begin in April.
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The Black T-shirt Collection — An African saga
Inua Ellams had a jarring impact on the audience with an enthralling performance of a story of two Nigerian brothers.
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WorldT20: Pakistan will have to be at its best to beat India, warns Afridi
The 34-year-old is hoping his groin heals in time to face India in the World T20 opener.
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Nawaz Sharif accords tacit approval to CII recommendation on underage marriage
CII says Islam does not prohibit an underage Nikkah, but its consumation can only happen when couple reaches puberty.
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In conversation with Om Puri
The legendary actor has portrayed many Pakistani characters, and will next be seen as General Kiyani.
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Electricity price to go up by Rs2.24 per unit
Increased price will be applicable on consumers of all power distribution companies except K-Electric.
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Govt serious about peace talks, Nawaz tells Ulema Council
Premier says demands made by TTP are under consideration, nothing against the constitution will be accepted.
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Family argument: Two brothers of former senator Abdul Rehman shot dead in Peshawar
Police arrest 9 people including former senator himself, his son and two navy officials.
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Special court maintains decision to indict Musharraf on March 14
Musharraf's lawyer Anwar Mansoor says he is sick, Justice Arab replies that court proceedings will not stop.
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Peace talks: TTP intermediaries reach North Waziristan to meet Taliban shura
The purpose of the meeting was to decide timing and venue for face-to-face talks between new govt negotiators and TTP.
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Fata must be given rights
Fata is only under the media limelight when peace talks are discussed or an operation is being considered.
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4 killed by avalanche in G-B
According to unconfirmed reports, the deceased men were army soldiers.
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Drought in Tharparkar: Revised population data puts famine toll higher
Relief efforts amped up; some doctors refuse transfer to area.
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Taliban urge govt to respect ceasefire
TTP alleges that some elements in the government’s ranks were trying to derail the peace process.
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Possible attack on Musharraf: Agencies to brief court today on threat alert
Interior ministry official says circular was a routine alert.
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First interview after attack: Malala backs dialogue with militants
Says a war cannot be ended through war nor peace is possible though bloodshed.
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Bahria Town Hospital sends doctors to Thar
Addressing the medical team, chairman of Bahria Town Malik Riaz says his organisation realises suffering of Tharis.
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Shake-up: Unprecedented shuffle in NAB
Transfers prelude to ‘massive reshuffle’, officials say.
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Power woes: NAB drags its feet on rental power plant cases
Only three out of 12 references filed to date.
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Ex-OGRA chief: Court grants bail to Taqueer Sadiq
IHC accepts the bail plea against two bonds of Rs1m each.
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Talks with Taliban: Polio drops should be on dialogue agenda, says Imran
Says govt should convince Taliban to allow the vaccination of children.
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Tharparkar students: AIOU announces 50% fee concession
The meeting was briefed about the drought situation in Mithi and Umerkot.
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Education: ‘Highest taxpayers should have right to spend money’
Trader-cum-social worker said that the heads of public sector entities should make them profitable,
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Coping with climate change: Pakistanis taking individual actions, new study reveals
Suggests communication to encourage effective response.
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Innovative solutions: Improving quality, access to education
Participants at an event share ideas than can be easily replicated.
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Promoting reading culture: NUST, NBF join hands to publish low-cost books for students
NUST rector said the varsity can facilitate NBF in the promotion of e-books.
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Nuclear power: Use it for industrialisation, not weaponisation, says expert
Speakers highlight sector’s FDI potential, Pakistan’s safety record.
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Park Enclave: After sitting on files for two years NAB swings into action
The troubled project has been subject to numerous probes, with most going nowhere.
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Diplomatic shuttle service: NAB chairman orders reopening inquiry
The committee found violations in the project and recommended initiating proceedings against the four officers.
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Surprise raid: Police arrest four suspected terrorists
Hate material, media cards seized.
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Climate change: To understand challenges, Pakistan can look 4,000 years into the past
Water scarcity will become a greater issue than energy crisis in a few years.
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Lawyer-judge row: SC suspends operation on lower court order
Shafqat Bhatti will now be able to participate in the March 15 elections for the slot of president of the LHC.
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Relief efforts: Food items dispatched to Thar
60 trucks carrying 566 tonnes of edibles, including 75,000 kg rice had been dispatched.
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Drug Peddling : Man sentenced to 4 years
The convict was caught by police red-handed when he was supplying narcotics in Khanewal.
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Urban Development : PHA to build clock tower at Mozang
PHA Engineering Director Irfan Aslam said the tower would be completed in two months.
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Voter Verification : Malik Riaz’s petition dismissed
An amicus curie told the court that an appeal against the order of election tribunal could not be filed.
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‘Illegal’ Construction: City govt, WCLA replies sought
Asif Ali Mirza, a resident of Kashmiri Gate, filed the petition.
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Bury the hatchet: Bilawal receives praise as he welcomes PM to Thar
Politicians hopeful of growing national consensus.
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Building consensus: Govt wins over PTI on counter-terror strategy
Imran assures Nawaz of support for military operation if launched as a last resort.
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Start afresh: Bureaucrats to lead Taliban talks
Government confirms the formation of the new committee, but does not provide any details about its composition.
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Demanding explanation: Opposition summons session to discuss Thar
The rules say that the speaker has the right to call the session within 14 days on the requisition of opposition.
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In solidarity: 'We will not leave Tharis alone'
Minister directed the officials to speed up the development work and provide all the basic facilities to the masses.

















































