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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.
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Fake degrees: SC takes three more legislators to task
MPAs Khawaja Islam and Badshah Qaisrani de-notified while MNA Ghulam Sarwar's membership suspended.
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Sindh govt seeks 6 months time to hold LB elections: Qaim Ali Shah
The situation in Lyari is no longer administrative, says Qaim Ali Shah.
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Cultural exchange: British Council to reopen library next year
Library space to host regular events including lectures and art exhibitions.
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Future planning: World Bank officials meet K-P govt
Jobs, governance, human development and energy were decided as support priorities.
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Belated tribute: Govt to observe Malala Day in 2014
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will form committees that will take stern decisions to improve the education system.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Kidney centre razed in Gulbahar
Senior officials of the municipal corporation were present at the site along with a heavy contingent of police.
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Irrigation: Work on two projects begins
The officials said the project would be completed at a cost of Rs9.20 billion and Rs9.14 billion, respectively.
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Recovery plea: 26 kiln workers freed
A court-appointed bailiffs recovered 22 kiln.
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Heinous crime: LHC seeks report into acid attack
Doctors said that the attackers had used almost a litre of acid.
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Free will marriage: Plea dismissed after ‘victim’ testifies
The petitioner had alleged that her daughter Mehwish had been kidnapped by a man named Masood.
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Child labour on the rise
As many as 54 primary, middle and high schools in Gujranwala district are at least a kilometre and a half apart.
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Residential Colony: Gas theft detected
An SNGPL employee is believed to be involved in the theft.
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Death threats: Case against wife, mother-in-law
Wasay says that his mother-in-law has threatened to get him killed if he demanded the money.
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Transfers: Five DCOs posted
Malik Muhammad Ashraf Awan was posted the Bahalwalnagar DCO.
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New power minister plans to shift energy mix in 3 'pain' filled years
Khwaja Asif intends to reduce expensive fuel imports and shift to hydropower, eliminating loadshedding in 3 years.
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In FATA, Frontier Regions, 2,026 teaching posts remain vacant
Residents complain teachers on payroll can be found working for other organisations.
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Forex: Currency reserves fall to $10.5 billion
Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $5.521 billion from $5.546 billion a week earlier.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 100.70/100.75 against the dollar.
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Gas pipeline: Members see progress on project
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Resources attended the meeting as head of the Pakistan delegation.
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Letter to Malala: We will target Malala on return, vow Taliban
A Taliban representative says that Adnan Rashid is not a senior commander of the Taliban.
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Lahore is 'Paris of Pakistan,' tweets William Hague
‘Me Lahore aa ker khush howa! Paris of Pakistan,’ he tweeted from his official Twitter account.
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Rabia Butt’s ‘Hijrat’ to the big screen
Model-turned-actor set to make Lollywood debut.
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Imran Khan calls for closed door meeting with Nawaz, Kayani prior to APC
The PTI Chairman had previously asked for a meeting between Premier Sharif and General Kayani two months ago.
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Undeterred: Samina Baig to climb Seven Summits
Says she wants to instill in women the spirit of going on an adventure.
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Crime And Punishment: Armed robbery foiled by citizens
The robbers had gained entry by pretending to be patients. They were severely beaten up by citizens.
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Smuggling: Motorcycle theft gang busted
The stolen motorcycles had been smuggling to Afghanistan.
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Solidarity: Sanitary workers want assailants held
The workers were on duty in Fareed Town and they were beaten up by two men.
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Career Development: UAF signs English courses accord
IELTS and Cambridge English examinations are required for admissions and scholarships in universities abroad.
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Energy: 67 power theft cases unearthed
FESCO officials raided in several industrial and commercial areas.
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Dairy Production: Rs1.4 billion to be spent in Multan
Packages and incentive were being introduced with an objective to elevate the sector.
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Court ruling: CID men get bail for UTP escape
Four police officials, who were arrested for their negligence, were also released on bail
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Justice delivered: Four men get life sentence for murder
In case of non-payment, the convicts will undergo an additional six months imprisonment.
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Nizam-E-Adl Regulation: President approves amendment
If the police fails to do so,the proceedings will be initiated against the police officer.
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Presidential Polls: ECP notifies election schedule
All four chief justices of provincial high courts will be presiding officers in their respective provinces.
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Voting at Balochistan Assembly: Polling today for two Senate seats
The remaining three candidates will now contest for the seats.
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Rewarded: Sindh police honours policewoman
Sadiq stopped two suicide bombers from entering the shrine, injuring herself in incident.
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Retort To Mumtaz: Khuhro reacts to governor’s rule talk
It should be imposed in Punjab instead of Sindh due to the precarious law and order situation.
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Encounter: ‘Mastermind’ of SHC judge attack dies
The assault on the convoy had claimed lives of nine of his security members and left 18 others wounded.
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Close Call: Blast damages bus, no loss reported
The passengers stepped out, a powerful explosion rocked the vehicle, leaving it severely damaged.
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Provinces must hold local body elections by September: Chief Justice
The chief justice remarks that any date beyond September will not be acceptable.
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Pakistani channels in India: Nawaz calls for flexible media laws
Prime minister meets British Foreign Secretary William Hague.
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CJ takes notice of taxi driver's murder
Driver Murad Ali was shot dead by Ghulam Rasul on suspicion in Karachi.
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Wooing investment: ‘End bureaucratic red-tape, terrorism’
Pakistan-China Institute holds roundtable on Pak-China economic cooperation.
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Best teacher award: Controversy shrouds IIUI nomination
Refuting allegations, nominee claims he was not in a position to recommend his name.