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Corporate Initiative: 2014 Warwick welcomes Pakistani firms
'We have over 165 Pakistani students studying at Warwick,' says James Kennedy, Warwick’s Director International Office
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Employers’ Fair 2014: Manchester University hosts Pak firms
3rd event in series of 3 day UK Corporate Initiative Employers’ Fair 2014 was held at Manchester University.
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Maritime security: Navy holds live firepower exercise
In impressive display of naval firepower, combat units of PNF conducts live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea.
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Running behind time: Islamabad to get new airport by 2016
Official says Islamabad airport is of great significance because of its geographical location.
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Extending cooperation: UK to help curb human trafficking
Number of most wanted traffickers has jumped from 89 to 141 in the last four years in Pakistan.
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Busted: Drug smuggling bids foiled
ANF seizes 1.2kg of heroin which was concealed in suspects' shoes as he was traveling to Dubai.
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Land grabbers: CDA tears down 22 illegal houses
CDA spokesperson says occupants were not only illegally occupying land but also resisting developmental activities.
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Walled city: Students paint food street walls
Objective of the activity was to involve young students in preserving the heritage of the Walled City.
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Demanding ceasefire: Shah Farman all for peace talks
K-P Minister for Information says peace talks process should continue, adding use of power has never solved problems.
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Caught on time: Grenade defused near Iranian consulate
Just a day ago, a suicide bomb attack on the same building left three security personnel dead and nine others injured.
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New Bohra spiritual leader arrives in Karachi
Strict security measures taken to ensure his safety as huge crowd gathered at Karachi airport to welcome him.
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Activists say lift YouTube ban after US ruling
Video-sharing website has been blocked since Sep 2012 over its failure to take down 'Innocence of Muslims' movie.
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SC calls report on cancer-diagnostic injections contamination inquiry
Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani gives this direction while heading a 3-member bench hearing the suo motu case.
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Constitutional guarantees mere sound rhetoric if laws aren't enforced by state, CJP
Court inspires people trust not because of popular decisions but because it is defender of Constitution, rule of law.
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Baloch missing persons: Long march participants arrive in Rawalpindi
Leader Mama Qadeer says protesters intend to ask UN to send Nato troops to Balochistan to recover their loved ones.
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Amid tight security: PM unveils Tarbela extension project
The premier unveils the plaque of the project amid tight security and boycott by the local media.
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Sacking and arrests: Balochistan teachers announce protest
Protest schedule is against the non-compliance to its 31-point demand charter by the government.
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Gunship helicopters shell militant hideouts in South Waziristan
Number of dead and injured is not known as yet.
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Midnight explosions: Rockets rain down on provincial capital
Police say two rockets landed inside Bacha Khan International Airport, however, there was no damage reported.
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New ‘Magna Carta’ of the Pakistan Civil Service
Group rivalry among civil service groups has reached its climax leading top bureaucracy into poor performance.
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Iran fires mortar shells into Pakistan
'Iranian border guards fired two mortar shells which landed near Peshuk check post in Panjgur,' says a local...
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Reneging on contract: Pakistan obliged to complete gas pipeline, says Iran
Deputy oil minister says Islamabad was aware of possible pressure at the time of signing the deal.
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Maha Shivaratri: 68 pilgrims denied visas
A group of 200 pilgrims arrived in Pakistan to participate in the religious festival.
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Maha Shivratri: Delegation of yatrees awed by Pakistan welcome
Pilgrims who have travelled from India to Pakistan for Shivratri pray for peace on both sides of the border.
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PoR cards: Scores of Afghans queue up to renew registration
Some 1.6 million Afghan refugees hope to get their cards extended till 2015.
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Aye or nay: Dialogue should be first option, says Imran
Says the idea of Waziristan operation frightens him.
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The great decline: Silt eating into Tarbela’s storage capacity, NA told
Accumulation of deposit poses a threat to the fertile agricultural land in the area.
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Looming operation: Religious, political parties back govt, armed forces
Representatives of different parties unanimously demand decisive operation against militants.
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Clarifying a verdict: SC refers demotion case to chief justice
Bench says the matter should be fixed before those judges, who gave the October 2013 ruling.
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RPP case: Ex-PM Ashraf gets exemption from court appearance
Court has indicted Ashraf and seven others over their alleged involvement.
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Live-fire exercises: Military will defeat all threats, says COAS
Statement came against the backdrop of a likely operation in North Waziristan.
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Disappointment after an unnecessary hype
The so-called national security policy has failed to prescribe anything immediately relevant to the ‘here and now.’
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Allama Taqi Hadi Naqvi shot dead in Karachi
In another firing incident, the caretaker of a madrassa was also killed.
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Over alleged affair: Two brothers kill mother, cousin
Official says Nadir and Javed killed their mother Nighat Bibi over her suspected affair with their cousin Dawood.
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Judge’s absence: Kohistan video case adjourned
The next hearing will be held on March 18.
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Living legend: Munnoo Bhai is Pakistan’s history, says Pervez Rasheed
Punjabi wordsmith honoured by contemporaries, fans at event.
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Blind justice: Reforms can make jirgas more representative
Speakers stress on need to address human and women’s rights.
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Covering violence: The rules no one knows about
Speakers stress need for journalists, media houses to adhere to code of conduct; avoid sensationalism.
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Natural insecurity: Pakistan unprepared, underfinanced to fight disasters, say speakers
Trends for natural disasters in the region, risk reduction policy discussed at int’l conference.
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Socially-responsible citizens: AIOU, Red Crescent to promote spirit of volunteerism
University to sign MoU with PRCS to introduce pertinent programs in primary, secondary syllabi.
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Inter-collegiate competition: Debating fashion
ET wasn’t allowed to view artwork on display.
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In Pakistan: Screening Brazilian flicks
5th Brazilian Cinema exhibition will start from Thursday at Brazilian chancery, House 1, Street 72, Sector F-8/3.
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Slum survey: Over 80,000 people living in capital’s katchi abadis, says report
Cops share residential, crime statistics.
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Hostel hostility: Court stays eviction order of three IIUI students
Legal battle continues between students and management.
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Time Lapse: Sadia Salim shares her journey through time and space
Travel Advisory attempts to shed light on the Pakistan that is not shown by the media.
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Promoting unity: Abdul Sattar Edhi leads peace walk in the city
Edhi Foundation’s staff members, children take part in hour-long events.
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Malnutrition survey: ‘Over 70% mothers in Sindh are vitamin D deficient’
Alarming statistics on nutrition discussed at policy dialogue on Wednesday.
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SC rejects request to transfer army officer case
The bench accepted AAGP Shah Khawar’s request for time and adjourned the hearing until March 10.
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National security: Govt pleads for consensus against ‘invisible enemy’
Nisar shares contours of security policy with lawmakers.
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High-level huddle: Civil, military brass discuss Waziristan operation
The meeting was focused on ‘evaluating’ various aspects of a possible military operation in North Waziristan.

















































