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World Hepatitis Day 2013: Sindh takes part in attempt to set global world record
Medical professionals, students and others take part in the event hosted by SIUT.
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Unabated militancy: Grenades hurled at police van, four hurt
Four policemen were injured in the attack, including an ASI.
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Crime: Two killed in separate incidents
The brother of the deceased lodged an FIR against unknown gunmen and the police are investigating.
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Preventing dengue: Town admin seizes open tyres
Petrol pumps and repair shops have also been ordered to ensure that no water is accidentally stored in the tyres.
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Mysterious: Toddler, unconscious man found
A one-year-old boy was with the deceased.
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Illegal: Five held for ‘power theft’
Out of the five accused, Faisal has been arrested while the rest are still wanted by the police.
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Reliance on few markets, products restricting export growth
Pakistan should diversify to avert threat of economic shocks.
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Gadani ship breaking: a glimpse into the abyss
Labourers languish in one of the country’s most hazardous industries.
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Forget roti kapra aur makaan: Why lifestyle products, not necessities, are driving inflation
CPI indicates the average Pakistani consumer is spending more on improving his existing lifestyle .
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Three prisoners escape in DI Khan Central Jail attack
Ten prisoners managed to escape amidst the chaos, out which seven have been recaptured.
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If you can’t support her, leave her alone
Her responsibility or role is not to critique the policies of the UN and the states that make it up.
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A jug of acid: Man burnt on 60% of body after attack by in-laws
Domestic broil sees 24-year-old Liaqat punished for not taking his wife back.
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Judge delays conservatorship ruling for Amanda Bynes
Actor is under court-ordered psychiatric care for two weeks.
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For new-age Pakistani films, the dawn for dance sequences has arrived
Choreographers feel it will take time before intricate and quality dance numbers are made in Pakistani films.
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Take the Pakistan Internet Use Survey 2013
Do you blog? How many hours are you online? Do you use proxies? Take our survey now and be part of the study.
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Presidential polls: ECP disallows parliamentarians from carrying mobile phones
Secrecy of the ballot can be compromised if pictures are taken of stamped ballot papers.
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‘Concerned’ PCB contacts ICC over fixing allegations: PCB official
Board planning to take legal action over claims made by the newspaper if proved wrong.
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PTI to take part in presidential elections 'under protest': Imran Khan
Preparations are being made to rig the by-elections, PTI Chairman claims.
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Over ‘Honour’: Man kills daughter and her boyfriend
A man reportedly killed his daughter and her boyfriend after he found them in a room inside his house.
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Youm-E-Ali Procession: No entry without stickers
The sticker is mandatory for all vehicles joining the procession.
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New Islamabad Airport: ICCI wants speedy completion
Timely completion of the new airport was needed to project a positive image of Pakistan to tourists.
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Boom Boom: Afridi becomes first batsman to hit 400 sixes
Afridi also equalized Australia’s Shane Watson’s record to win the highest number of man of the match awards in...
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'Say no to toy weapons': Malakand's children launch campaign
School children and social activists distribute awareness pamphlets among shopkeepers selling toy weapons.
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PTI leader to face judicial inquiry in sexual harassment case
Ishfaq Paracha had earlier been given a clean chit by party leaders in an inquiry.
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Messing around: Student hostel life in Pakistan
How good is student hostel life in Pakistan and our guide to choosing wisely.
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Suspicious betting patterns: ICC to scrutinise Pak vs WI matches
Daily Mail report states concerns were raised, in particular, around the tied third match of the series.
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If I hadn’t fallen off the lifter, I could have been assassinated: Imran Khan
PTI chief says an assassination attempt was scheduled for the day after his fall during a pre-election rally in Lahore
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‘Honour’ killing?: Man kills daughter and her ‘boyfriend’
A city police official said the father came to the police station following the incident and confessed to his crime.
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Govt departments’ performance: Nay votes dominate on scorecards
Over 2,000 respondents from eight districts rate their interactions.
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Dengue Day: Awareness walks held
The rescue teams visited shops and residential areas and checked potential breeding places for Aedes mosquitoes.
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Summer shoppin’: Unleashing the fashionista within
Upcoming designer showcases prêt and couture at her first-ever exhibition.
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Unwelcome neighbours: ‘Illegal’ hostels posing threat to I-8 residents’ security
CDA recently served notices to over 1,000 homeowners for violating bylaws.
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Airblue crash anniversary: Could lives have been saved?
Victims’ families claim Bhoja crash could have been averted if govt followed court orders.
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Parachinar blasts: Shia clerics demand ‘Swat-like operation’ in Kurram Agency
Demand airlift services to transport victims to hospitals in Peshawar.
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PCB controversy: Sethi backed by a media outlet, says Suddle
Army’s ex-coach claims the PCB caretaker head can hold elections within 90 days if he tries to do so.
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Planning unrest: Second arrest made in foiled imambargah attack
Suspected terrorist’s accomplice is also from Gilgit, had helped purchase explosives.
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Presidential elections: Mamnoon, Wajihuddin ready for face off
Most candidates did not have MPs as proposers or seconders: ECP.
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Dalliance with PML-N: MQM has a lust for power, says Sharjeel Memon
Insists the PPP has given up on expectations from the incumbent judiciary.
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Rs44 billion scandal: Interpol approached for EOBI ex-chief’s arrest
Investigators fear Zafar Gondal may have fled the country.
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A day after: Death toll from Parachinar twin blasts soars to 57
Victims buried amid moving scenes; three-day morning announced.
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Will introduce Shariah if given full mandate, says JI minister
Sirajul Haq claimed JI joined hands with PTI at the provincial level after much deliberation.
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New political bonhomie: Nine-Zero visit irks PML-N allies
Even local leaders of the ruling party say they were not taken into confidence by the leadership.
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Court intervention: Fourth missing person returns home this week
Brother says ‘officials’ picked up Hassan from Lahore’s Cantt Station.
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World Hepatitis Day: Going viral
In the wake of an epidemic of viral hepatitis, more needs to be done to save more lives from being lost in Pakistan.
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Train fares slashed for three months
Move made in an effort to attract more passengers and increase the occupancy rate.
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Ceasefire violation: Pakistani soldier killed in cross-LoC firing by India
Indian defence spokesman claims they fired in retaliation, says intermittent firing continues.
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Violent clashes leave dozens dead in Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria rocked by skirmishes between Mursi supporters and security forces.
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Hero behind-the-scenes: When life’s a ticking bomb
In a country plagued by terrorism, unsung heroes like DSP Tahir Awan defuse bombs and save countless lives.
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Bloodshed in Gwadar: Gunmen storm Coast Guards check post
Seven officials killed as many wounded in the attack claimed by Baloch Liberation Front.
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British-based bank: SCB runs second largest Islamic window in Pakistan
Islamic banking division head believes in 3 years share of Islamic banking within Standard Chartered will cross 15%.