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Pent-up resentment: AJK premier faces revolt in house
MLAs from ruling PPP submit no-trust motion against Abdul Majid.
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‘Worrying’ security situation: Nisar for restoring peace ‘within days not months’
Interior minister assures Sindh govt of support to establish its writ.
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PML-N's Abid Sher Ali appointed as new state minister for power
Sher Ali was elected from NA-84 Faisalabad.
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Provincial govts should complete LB elections preparations by Aug15: SC
ECP says it needs at least 90 days after the request of provincial govts to arrange elections.
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PM to convene Council of Common Interests on Tuesday
Chief Ministers from all of the four provinces will also attend the meeting.
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Once a star, Roohi Bano is now alone and unwell
Actor lives alone in a dilapidated house.
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Pakistani fashion weeks can compete with India, says Faisal Farooqui
Fashion photographer says Pakistani fashion weeks have upped their level in terms of quality.
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Imran Khan using Zahra Hussain's murder for political gain: MQM
Haider Abbas Rizvi says Imran Khan's hasty conclusions about MQM show his political immaturity.
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The saas bahu dynamics
Though the relationship has inspired countless TV serials, nothing comes close to the drama it generates in real life.
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ECP refuses to reschedule presidential election
Commission says reasons given by the government for postponement were insufficient.
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What do Pakistani women want?
Twitter users build a list of things Pakistani women want in 140 characters.
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Dubai return: Kidnapped, sedated, abandoned
Sohail Ahmed, who had been a labourer in Dubai, had returned home for Ramazan and Eid.
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Disease prevention: Centre set up for livestock vaccination
A cell has been set up in the district to vaccinate livestock against seasonal diseases.
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Power distribution center: USAID to light up Hyderabad
Power Distribution Center at HESCO contains monitoring screens which display continuous actual load data.
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Nagarpakar dam : Key dam project in abeyance
The project to construct a small dam was initiated jointly by the federal and Sindh governments.
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BNP decries ‘voiceless’ govt
The government hardly has a voice as the real power lies in the hands of security agencies.
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Citizens’ feedback: Govt to collect public’s views about officials
The performance of the government functionaries will be directly inquired through calls and SMS.
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Yakatoot explosion : House destroyed in bomb blast
Small homemade devices weighing two kilogrammes were used in the explosion.
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Statistics: Crime update
In Rahim Yar Khan, 108 people were murdered, 115 women were raped, and 241 burglaries took place.
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Rain : 60 Sialkot villages inundated
As many as 45 villages near Uggoke and 15 near Bhopalwala in Sambrial were inundated by water.
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Six shops destroyed
Fire started due to a spark in an electricity transformer in front of the shop.
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Pass on the knowledge
It sounds like an over-simplification at some level, but small steps have presented us with good results.
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Zahra Hussain’s murder: UK should stop its citizens from inciting violence, says Imran
PTI chief says UK govt is responsible as it was warned to act following MQM chief's open threats to PTI workers.
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Task force proposals: Dr Aafia Siddiqui can be repatriated, says official
Government has agreed to sign both treaties for which the prime minister’s approval is awaited: Interior ministry
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Changing destiny: Asad Umar’s plan for Islamabad
Aims to turn federal capital into economic hub with strategies employed in Bangalore, Dhaka.
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Welcoming the move: Bahria Town invites PM’s taskforce to its power units
Bahria Town is Asia’ largest real estate developer.
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Irregularities: Billions embezzled in HEC account, reveals report
Auditor General of Pakistan raises 51 objections pertaining to irregularities and internal control weaknesses.
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Presidential polls: Sartaj PML-N’s likely choice as hopes for consensus dim
PML-N contacts opposition parties to seek consensus on Justice Siddiqui as last-ditch effort.
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Rising awareness: Infertility, the other side
A sharp increase in male infertility drives many to consider their options.
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Karachi unrest: Cracker attack at ANP office leaves two dead
Party spokesperson says attack was carried out by TTP militants.
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Govt nominees on PSE boards drawing illegal payments: TIP
Civil servants get paid by companies for attending board meetings.
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Policy revision: Fresh plan proposed to fight terrorism
Special unit to replace army in insurgency-hit areas.
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When the stars go blue: One village, eight world champions
Nawa Kalay is home to squash players who have won nearly 37 int’l tournaments.
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Ending the unmanned war: PM asked to drop plans to seek US drone tech
Foreign ministry fears such a move will create contradiction in government’s policy towards drone use.
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Uneasy neighbours: Sartaj Aziz mounts charm offensive to reset Kabul ties
Says Pakistan maintains contacts but doesn’t control the Taliban.
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Mechanism devised: Govt to reveal names of secret detainees
Security agencies assure AGP of help in recovering missing persons.
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Crimes of honour: Girl gunned down by her uncle
Ghulam Mustafa Malik suspected that his niece was having an affair with someone in the neighbourhood.
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Raid on a tip-off: Police arrest two alleged criminals
The police arrested Sardar Chachar and Alif Chachar, and took away two motorcycles and 40 buffaloes, cows and goats.
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Mediating talks: JQSM delegation visits Lyari
Appeals to both the Kutchi Rabita Committee (KRC) and the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) to resolve their issues soon.
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Performance analysis: IG police wants to improve investigation
All stakeholders told to cooperate so that cases reach a logical conclusion and the culprits duly punished.
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Of kidnappings, robberies and household help
More than sixty per cent of kidnapping and theft take place with the help of housemaids or security guards.
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Four names making rounds for HEC chairperson slot
Naming of new chief under debate, but frontrunners emerging.
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Blanket factory blaze: Fire makes blankets extra cozy
Rs3m in damages, no injuries reported; Rescue 1122 says owner did not take safety precautions.
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Who needs public transport?: With no viable alternatives, people turn to private vehicles
During the last six months, 25,428 cars were registered by the Excise and Taxation Dept.
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Universal education: NGOs doing state’s job, but for how long?
After passing compulsory education bill in November, little follow-up from govt, NGOs cannot match state resources.
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End of an era: Pindi’s Imperial Market is going cellular
Cell phone boom has transformed the once bustling electronics and video market .
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Startup loans for youth: ‘Move will boost economic activities’
ICCI President Zafar Bakhtawari also lauded the government’s move to allocate Rs2 billion for small businesses.
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Stolen cars recovered: Two alleged carjackers arrested
The Airport Police raided different shisha outlets in its jurisdiction and arrested 10 shisha smokers.
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Three Iranian mountaineers missing in Northern Pakistan
They last got in touch with their homeland via satellite phone on Saturday.
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Trade competition: Pakistan’s auto industry determined to find middle-ground with Indian counterparts
Local car assemblers are willing to import completely knocked down parts, but opposing imports of built units.