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Train fares slashed for three months
Move made in an effort to attract more passengers and increase the occupancy rate.
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Ceasefire violation: Pakistani soldier killed in cross-LoC firing by India
Indian defence spokesman claims they fired in retaliation, says intermittent firing continues.
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Violent clashes leave dozens dead in Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria rocked by skirmishes between Mursi supporters and security forces.
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Hero behind-the-scenes: When life’s a ticking bomb
In a country plagued by terrorism, unsung heroes like DSP Tahir Awan defuse bombs and save countless lives.
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Bloodshed in Gwadar: Gunmen storm Coast Guards check post
Seven officials killed as many wounded in the attack claimed by Baloch Liberation Front.
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British-based bank: SCB runs second largest Islamic window in Pakistan
Islamic banking division head believes in 3 years share of Islamic banking within Standard Chartered will cross 15%.
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In Sindh’s first capital, residents lose loved ones years after their death
Excavations around Dhagan Suhagan graveyard in Arore damaging old graves.
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Spotlight: Fashion’s bulky weight problem
Can the fashion industry ever accept that anorexic is not beautiful?
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Presidential election
In light of broader political good, not to take part is harmful, since final result is a predetermined reality anyway.
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Death revisits Parachinar
It is high time the government made a more concerted and decisive effort to catch those responsible for the violence.
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Eid made easy for the hassle-free men
The market seems to be blossoming with some really trendy and traditional outfits for men at major retail houses.
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Article 63 not applicable to presidential polls: Justice Wajihuddin
Parliamentarians to vote through secret ballot, says PTI's Presidential candidate.
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Citibank offers to help government float sovereign bonds
Citibank delegation met Dar on Saturday, and offered to help raise credit from international market.
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Fake degree: PTI Ayla Malik ineligible to contest by-elections
Ayla was to be fielded as a PTI candidate for by-election from NA-71.
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Illegal occupation: Anti-encroachment drive to be launched
The district administration is all set to launch within a couple of days.
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Fatal find: One killed, six injured in mortar explosion
Security forces launched a search operation following the incident.
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Dangerous recreation : Two drown while fishing in Haripur
The first incident was reported from Ghazi area and the other incident was reported from Mahandri Mansehra.
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Code of conduct: ECP bans announcing uplift schemes
Ministers, advisers and senior officials in the public sector are banned from announcing any schemes.
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Quetta Operation: 12 suspects held, arms seized
12 suspects and seized explosives in a joint operation in the Satellite Town area of Quetta.
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Case Disposed Of: Kidnapped minor girl found
The SC disposed of a human rights case about the abduction of a minor girl for ransom after her recovery.
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Senate Vote Recount: Independent beats JUI-F man
Independent candidate Dr Ashok Kumar has been declared elected to the Senate.
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Death toll in Parachinar twin suicide attacks rises to 51
The new deaths occurred overnight", more than 150 people were injured in the attacks.
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Eid likely to be on August 9: MET office
If Eid falls on August 9, it would make Ramazan a 29-day month.
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Arshad Pappu murder case: Uzair Baloch escapes police raid at residence in Lyari
According to MPA Javed Nagori, a police officer had warned Uzair Jan Baloch of the raid before it took place.
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Doubts rejected: Broadcast rights sale transparent, says PCB spokesman
All major broadcasters will be invited to participate in the tender.
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TV rights: Sethi accused of partisanship
Former coach of army’s cricket team claims ‘incompetent’ PCB chief has ‘pets’ in the board.
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Coming back to life: Saheli to be preserved, displayed at museum
The capital’s star elephant died of respiratory failure at the zoo last year.
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Meeting with Olson: Pakistan committed to Afghan peace, says PM Nawaz
He also shared the outcome of his adviser Sartaj Aziz’s recent trip to Kabul.
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Presidential election: PTI to stay in race
JI supports PTI man who was also its nominee for 2008 presidential elections.
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Living with thalassaemia: For parents of two suffering children, every day is a battle
They had not heard of the disease until it took the life of their oldest child; appeal for help.
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Peace-building: Training youth to be good sports
Founded in Lyari, this initiative is spreading peace through education and sports.
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Encroached park: Military estate officer, NLC chief called in on August 1
Court action follows continuing encroachment, refusal to remove garbage from park.
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Rangers under fire: Killing unarmed civilians a serious matter, says CJ
AG directed to personally look into shooting deaths of two men in Karachi.
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Protracted power cuts: ‘City of Pirs’ erupts in violent protests
Demonstrators in Multan attack police, ransack MEPCO offices.
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Bowing out: End of advisory road for Shujaat
The premier’s aviation adviser hands in his resignation after the SC ruling.
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Presidential polls: Mamnoon, Wajihuddin left in race after PPP’s pullout
ECP rejects 19 out of 24 nominations; allows candidates to withdraw until noon today.
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‘Markhor 2013’: A youth leadership conference in the wild
The four-day conference will be held from October 3 to 6, 2013 at the lush Mukshpuri mountain top in Nathiagali.
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Mission possible: Push to brighten worker’s day
While labour policies have been revised time and again, more needs to be done to motivate Pakistan’s labour force.
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Not a great bargain: Two-member body formed to fix prices
Stall holders throw blame on wholesalers, customers call exercise futile.
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Pro-business agenda: CDA will facilitate commerce, says Asif
A strategy will be formulated to deal with non-conforming use of properties while taking the ICCI on board, he said.
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Tribute: Prominent journalist remembered
In order to pay tribute to her husband, Karim compiled his articles and published them in a book.
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Rapid transport scheme: Uncertainty looms over twin cities’ buses
A meeting was held recently between Lahore metro bus and CDA chiefs.
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Rising temperatures: AIOU employees protest against top management
Varsity’s press release says protesters incompetent.
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Affordable alternative: For commuters, the first option will always be motorcycles
Increase in demand linked to absence of public transport system.
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MQM to support Mamnoon Hussain
PML-N delegation visits Nine Zero to secure ‘unconditional support’.
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Presidential elections: PPP pulls out of the race
Announces boycott against ‘civilian dictatorship’; ANP follows suit; PML-Q to abstain from voting.
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PPP should have shown sportsman spirit: PM
Nawaz appreciates PTI’s decision to participate in election.
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Sectarian violence: Twin blasts ravage Parachinar markets
48 dead in suicide attacks; little-known Ansarul Mujahideen claims responsibility.
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Missing persons case: SC says can regulate detention process
Bench told number of detained stands at 568; court wants relatives to approach point men to arrange for meetings.
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Anti-snake venom: CM orders arrangement of vaccines
Takes serious notice of the snake-biting incidents and the shortage of ASVs in certain areas.

















































