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Loadshedding: USAID upgrades HESCO infrastructure
The new system will provide management with real time information.
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Two blind Indus dolphin calves rescued
The calves, a male and female, had been stranded in the canal for two hours.
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Ustad Mumtaz Ali Sabzal: A musical gem besieged in Lyari
The banjo maestro struggles to promote Balochi folk and survive amidst the war in Lyari.
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‘Honour’ killing: Man guns down wife
A heated argument occurred between the two and hair husband took out a pistol and killed her on the spot.
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Withdrawing papers: Khanpur seat vacated for PPP
An independent candidate for PS-12 Khanpur has withdrawn his candidature in support of the PPP.
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Breach: Village, agricultural lands inundated
The residents informed the irrigation officials, who rushed to the scene and stopped water supply.
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Fatal casualty : Three boys electrocuted to death
While fixing the electric conductor,electric supply was restored and they were electrocuted.
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Un delegation: AIG to ensure foreigners’ security
Extraordinary security was being ensured to foreign engineers, other staff working on projects.
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‘Gateway of islam day’: JI demands public holiday on Ramazan 10
A public holiday on Ramazan 10 on the occasion of Youm-e-Babul-e-Islam
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Admissions: IIUI extends forms submission date
The extension for submission of forms has been given in view of the keen interest shown by students.
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Higher Studies: Good education govt’s priority: Rehman
Nawaz Sharif was concerned to improve quality of education in remote areas of the country.
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Troubled Affairs: Bureaucracy blamed for Balochistan ills
The impartial elections brought everything on the right track.
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Power Pylons Bombed: Massive power failure hits Balochistan
As a result of the explosion, one of the pylons was destroyed while the other three were damaged.
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Tips for managing your kids during Ramazan
There are a host of activities to kindle the true spirit of Ramazan in your child.
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ECP requested to reschedule presidential elections in light of Ramazan
The Ministry of Law has officially requests the ECP to reschedule presidential elections.
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Sartaj Aziz to meet Karzai on July 21
The visit comes after Karzai's chief of staff claimed Doha office was part of a plot to break up Afghanistan.
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This is not the first time Rangers acted irresponsibly: CJ
Supreme Court hears case of murder of a taxi driver in Karachi.
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EOBI scam: SC orders freezing of DHA Rawalpindi and Islamabad accounts
Accounts to remain frozen till Rs22.24 billion are paid back.
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Sexual harassment: Quaid-i-Azam University professor fired
New committee to review the other’s case.
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Bottled water: The illusion of pure
Report finds 27 brands unsafe for drinking due to contamination.
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Short-circuit: Van erupts in flames after driver switches from CNG to petrol
Driver unhurt; there were no passengers at the time of the incident.
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Ghulam Sarwar Khan: PTI MNA suspended over fake degree
PML-N’s Khawaja Islam and JUI-F’s Mir Qaisrani de-notified as members of Punjab Assembly.
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Poor water quality: CDA suspends assistant director
Ahsan Ali Mangi has been appointed as the inquiry officer and will submit a preliminary report within 48 hours.
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Army to be deployed for by-polls
ECP spokesperson says the commission would formally contact the army soon in this regard.
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Ramazan rituals: Sehri-ing out, a fad in the twin cities
Locals share why they prefer eating out in the wee hours.
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Abduction?: Palestinian student goes missing from Jamshoro
Police say it appears a kidnapping for ransom case.
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Saidpur Model Village: Gas supply project in a limbo despite its inauguration
Capital Development Authority has turned a deaf year to their problems despite lodging of complaints.
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Kashmir violence: Indian paramilitary personnel shoot dead six protesters
BSF troops fire on demonstrators outside their headquarters in Gool.
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Consultative workshop: ‘Invest in water harvesting to shield from climate extremes’
32% of Pak’s total area is semi-arid while around 61% is categorised as arid to hyper-arid.
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Where mighty rule: Work on illegal structure in Korang River continues
Builder ignoring notice served by Pak-EPA.
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Discretionary powers: Gilani, Raja gave Rs12b to unelected individuals
PWD audit reveals funds released for nonexistent development schemes.
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LB polls: Pindi Cantt boards start preparations
In the first phase, people will elect 10 members from each board called councillors.
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Personal expense: Toddler sent for treatment to India
Minister makes a surprise visit to Civil Hospital Karachi, inspects the emergency department.
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National assets: PM prioritises repair of roads
Prime minister laments the fact that not completing projects on time had almost become a national character.
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Bhoja Air crash: Ramday excuses himself from probe
On April 20, 2012, flight 213 crashed, killing all 127 passengers and crew members onboard.
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Seven Summits: Samina Baig sets her sights higher
Plans to arrange training for other Pakistani women, wishing to climb mountains.
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Ensuring transparency: Commission to headhunt chiefs of public sector units
Three-member body headed by Abdur Rauf Chaudhry named; human resource consultancy firm to assist panel.
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Lal Masjid operation: Ghazi’s son files plea against police
Claims the police refused to file FIR against Musharraf despite court orders.
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Rs47 billion case: Attorneys argue over discretionary funds
Amicus curiae says if funds given out on personal consideration, it’s a violation of PM’s oath.
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Balochistan projects: Dr Malik says no deal signed with China
Asks centre to complete the Dadu-Khuzdar and Zhob-Dera Ismail Khan power transmission lines.
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Court assured: Government to remove PIA acting chief
SC observes there is no provision for appointing an acting chairman.
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Behind closed doors: Imran pleads for candid talks with PM, Kayani
PTI chief says the meeting should be held before the All Parties Conference.
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Expressing dissatisfaction: Gilani prefers jail over appearance before NAB
Claims PML-N govt hatching conspiracies against his party’s chairman.
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Analysis: PML-N, PPP may reap benefits from late LB polls
For the ruling party, the ideal time for polls is early next year, when the pressure of load-shedding is less.
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Govt seeks Delhi input on ‘staged attacks’
Indian government officer claimed that the 2001 Parliament and 2008 Mumbai attacks were engineered by New Delhi.
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Local elections: Court turns up heat on ECP, provinces
Warns it will pass order if definite dates are not set.
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FBR notifies: Tax relief for writing materials, dairy items
Raw materials of these goods to enjoy waiver of 17% sales tax.
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Hague in Pakistan: Islamabad backs regional peace efforts, says PM Nawaz
Apprises UK foreign secretary on back channel initiatives to revive composite dialogue process with India.
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Right to Play brings together youth, teachers to celebrate diversity
Participants enjoyed role plays and performances on team work, respect.
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Violence at courts: Division bench formed to hear court security plea
The killings and other incidents of violence had created a “sense of terror” at the courts, says petitioner.