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Road accident: Speeding coach kills father, injures son
Khambhra police have arrested the driver of the passenger coach and confiscated the coach.
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Benazir Murder Case: ATC told to hold daily hearing
Justice Mazhar Ali Akhbar Naqvi, Justice Ali Baqir Najafi of the LHC’s Rawalpindi bench issued these directives.
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Clan wars : 20-year-old dispute resolved
The dispute between two families had claimed lives of seven people.
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Guilty as charged: District court convicts robber to 5 yrs
A fine of Rs10,000 was also imposed on him.
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YouTube to remain blocked: PTA
Parliamentary panel approves bill to curb grey traffic.
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Held up in Saudi Arabia: President takes notice of stranded workers
Directs officials concerned to investigate the matter and return of the stranded workers.
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Gearing up for elections: Awami Tehreek changes name
Awami Tehreek has changed its name to Qaumi Awami Tehreek.
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Celebrating Faiz: The man, the legend
Loved ones remember a multi-faceted man, a visionary.
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Election preparations: Parliamentary panel finalises electoral reforms
The report will be presented before Senate Committee on Monday.
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Tennis: Williams edges towards top spot
If Williams fails to reach the semi-finals, Maria Sharapova has a chance of regaining the number one ranking.
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Tennis: Del Potro breezes past Monfils
Monfils said that he missed his chances in what he knew would be a tough match no matter whom he played.
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Voicing support: CEC hails SC decision
CEC says both the SC and ECP are moving on the same track in their desire to have elections held on time.
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Boxing: ‘I was offered $155,000 to lose’
Williams won the controversial heavyweight bout on points in Brisbane last Friday.
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Consensus: PM promises interim set-up ‘acceptable to all’
PM says he will contact opposition leader for interim prime minister nominees.
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Olympics: Japan ‘shocked’ by IOC wrestling snub
Decision to drop wrestling, taken by IOC executive board, has yet to be ratified by all members of the body.
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Petition challenging public transport ban along MBS route dismissed
Petitioner had claimed that the ban barred public transport from plying on same routes as the Metro Bus Service.
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Dissatisfied clerks: APCA refuses to take part in polls
“We will continue our protest and abstain from voting in the upcoming elections until our demands are met,” says Khan
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DI Khan: Body found with gunshot wound
The police filed a report at Parwa police station against unidentified persons, and an investigation is underway.
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Award: UET Professor wins best research honour
The IEEE has around 400,000 members in 160 countries.
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Homecoming: Gulzar inaugurates school block
The 83-year-old lyricist and his wife made a sojourn to his childhood home and took pictures inside the house.
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Campaign: Reclaiming the right to education of over 25m
Call for legislation and implementation of education laws in the country.
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Exhibition: Deciphering the world through cohesive art
The exhibition continues till February 28.
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Free Education: Petitioner calls for implementation of Article 25-A
Petitioner requested the court to direct the government to implement a uniform curriculum in all schools.
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His words live on: In a desert of solitude, an oasis of admirers
Poetic legend Faiz Ahmad Faiz’s birth anniversary marked by glowing tributes.
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For hosting businesses: CDA seals four houses in ongoing drive
Spokesperson claims it is a routine procedure.
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Technology woes: Sans gas and power, Polyclinic staff and patients suffer
Diagnostic machines become non-functional, lack of heat causing hospital sicknesses.
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Multi-billion scam: Member OGRA gets pre-arrest bail
Maintains he filed written replies to NAB’s accusations.
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Making the effort count: Beaconites, Rootsians take the lead in Cambridge exams
Nine students from the twin cities declared ‘top in the world’; achievers credit hard work and support.
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Baloch missing persons: A sister’s vigil
BSO Azad has lost a number of its leaders, but it still persists with its struggle for the rights of the Baloch people
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ECP reconstitution: SC throws out Qadri’s petition
Cleric escapes contempt of court charge by a whisker.
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Election reforms: Poll candidates bound to submit tax number
FBR, State Bank promises help against tax evaders, loan defaulters.
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Tall claim: I saved Nawaz from being hanged says Zardari
President Zardari complained Nawaz denied him a visit despite owing his life to him.
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Demonstration: Railway staff protest against power cut
The protestors blocked the railway track and chanted slogans against the railway authorities.
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Rescued: Kiln workers freed from bonded labour
Rehman raided the kiln and recovered all workers including women and eight children.
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Mounting casualties: After Gulzar, Shobhaa De also cancels for KLF
Shobhaa De says her visa was issued very late by Pakistani authorities, making it impossible for her to travel.
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Bring them back: Campaign to restore student unions
Around 10,000 students from various educational institutes from Lahore were expected to sign the signature campaign.
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New province: Federation issued another notice
Counsel for the petitioners submitted that people of the two districts did not want to join the new province.
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NAB raid: College raided, diploma forms seized
Officials in NAB said that the raid was carried out after a complaint was filed against the college.
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Income tax: Court postpones the Sharifs’ hearing
The proceedings were postponed as no one appeared on the respondents’ behalf.
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Mortgaging Karachi airport
It is unwise to use vital installations, like the biggest airport in the country, as the security for bonds.
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Currency: Rupee weakens further against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 98.05/98.10 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 98.06/98.11.
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Linking branches: Bank Alfalah picks Wateen for project
Wateen is selected to establish Data-VPN link for 75 branches and aggregation sites.
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Development projects: World Bank wants more partnerships
Lack of authority was the biggest hindrance in the development works of the city, says the commissioner.
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Why extend the YouTube ban?
There is quite a long list of those benefitting from ongoing blockage of YouTube, including some powerful players.
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How the YouTube ban hits students
Because of the YouTube ban I am unable to access the MIT course lectures.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign Hajj agreement
Hajj flights to commence from September 7, 2013. 40,000 pilgrims to land directly in Madina.
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PEMRA cautions TV, radio stations over Valentine's Day broadcasts
Regulator claims it received complaints from a large section of society which says the event corrupts our youth.
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Ashraf says he will soon write to opposition leader over interim govt
Premier Ashraf says all allies to be consulted over name for caretaker prime minister.
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On V-Day: Keep extra cash in stash on your trip to flower market
Florists in Islamabad say they earn up to eight times of what they make rest of the year.
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Government lists ceasefire as talks precondition for Taliban
Malik says negotiations would be held after the militant group announces a month-long ceasefire.