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JUI-F announces support for PML-N presidential candidate
Announcement comes after a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
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Thin blood: Man thrown acid at ‘by father’
He had asked his father to return the gold and wheat he had kept with him.
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Explanation sought: Court summons premier’s adviser on aviation
Asks Shujaat Azeem to explain his position on his dual nationalities and court martial by PAF.
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Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan charged with homicide
Khan, wearing a grey shirt and black trousers, pleaded not guilty to charges.
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Fake degree: SC declares PML-Q MPA ineligible
MPA Samina Khawar Hayat had contested the 2008 elections with a fake BBA degree.
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Breaking the deadlock: Obama sending pointman to salvage Qatar process
US special envoy will discuss ways to end impasse over Afghan reconciliation.
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Deadline ends: 23 presidential hopefuls file nominations
PML-N’s Mamnoon Hussain and PPP’s Raza Rabbani file papers in IHC.
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Power Crisis: Punjab govt cuts major solar energy deal
European consortium will set up a plant for making solar panels.
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Marching ahead: Afghan Air Force pilot makes history
Niloofer Rhmani became the first woman to complete combat mission.
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Taxi drivers case: Court extends physical remand of Rangers personnel till July 27
The remand has been extended for further investigation.
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Tug of war: Top health official sacked ‘in defiance of court orders
Dr Saboor alleges govt officials want to appoint favourites.
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Literary confab: Book on Pakistan discussed in House of Lords
Javed Jabbar’s book was discussed by prominent British bureaucrats.
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Murder of IG’s daughter-in-law: Committee rules out suicide as cause of death
Supreme Court orders federal, K-P govts to conduct independent, transparent probe into the case.
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Pak-China expedition scales 7,546-metre peak
The Pakistani team had left for China on July 4 and expected to return by August 1.
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Transition: Sindhi nationalist Ali Hassan Chandio dies
His funeral prayers will be held on Thursday at his native town Daur.
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PML-N hopes for smooth sailing in the polls
The ruling party believes its own legislators can ensure victory for Mamnoon Hussain.
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Revised schedule: Zardari’s successor to be picked on July 30
SC orders revised schedule on a petition of Raja Zafarul Haq.
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New controversy: Incensed PPP considers election boycott
Aitzaz Ahsan says his party will make a decision after consulting allied parties.
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Unprecedented attack: Coordinated assault on ISI Sukkur office
Four terrorists, two ISI officials among eight killed; 40 others wounded.
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Towards empowerment: Women complaint units set up in 56 police stations
More than 100 women constables have been deployed.
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Land records: Revenue officials urged to expedite computerisation
computerised land record data would be used to launch economic and social sector-related initiatives.
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Local government bill: ‘Bill promotes corruption, cronyism’
It appears that our ruling elite in Punjab are bent upon enforcing dynastic politics at the local level, says PDO.
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International exposure: Isloo students attend global leadership camp
Programme focused on skills to address current challenges.
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Violence against women: Data needed for effective policy making
Participants suggested that the complexities of VAW cannot be tackled without sufficient national level data.
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Homeward bound: In death, Dera Bugti IDP wins right to return
The body of the 22-year-old was not being released.
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Inching closer: ECP issues list of candidates for by-polls
Seeks to decide appeals by July 29 before divulging final names.
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Green ideas: Collaborating for the environment’s sake
Pakistani universities undertaking various joint projects to address environmental issues.
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Mystery murder solved?: Police arrest killers of three sisters, brother
The bodies were recovered three days after the murder.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Poor targeted, rich spared as CDA removes 500 illegal kiosks
Structures consisted of network of thatched kiosks selling fruits and vegetables.
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Climate change: Human activities taking a toll on nature
Met dept fears flash floods in eastern areas of capital.
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Agro farm antics: Govt mulls amnesty for covered area violations
SC informed of proposal, orders AG to produce documents in two weeks.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee ended steady at 100.66/100.71 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 100.66/100.70.
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Energy crisis: PESCO asks public to conserve power
Petrol pumps, plazas and shop keepers must avoid usage of decorative lights.
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Alternative energy: Wind project in Gharo secures finances
The combined total energy output of both projects is 288 Gigawatt Hour per annum.
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Cricket: Sami bowls Omer CC to 3-wicket win
Chasing a mammoth target of 168, Northern Gymkhana were bowled out for 130 in 19.4 overs.
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Pakistan Women register win at qualifiers
Team routs Thailand to move closer to World Twenty20 berth.
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IT Minister's Twitter account deactivated amidst critique of policies
PTA representatives and IT Ministry earlier said they could not block objectionable material on the website.
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Dancing away from Lahore to Turkey
The festival included performances from every country.
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Attack on ISI office in Sukkur kills four
The security officials are preparing to carry out an extensive attack on the militants present.
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Shakeel Abbasi removed from Hockey Camp for fasting
The team was asked not to fast during training by the head coach.
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Embassy briefing: Top students visit mission in Berlin
The delegation visited Frei University and Technical University in Berlin.
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Societies that empower women are stronger, richer, stable: Human rights activist
Sara Khan says female participation is always fruitful for a society.
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Important Partnership: White House backs Aziz’s Kabul visit
Pakistan is an important partner in supporting a secure and stable Afghanistan, the United States said.
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Anp Senator’s Appeal: All parties urged to craft peace strategy
ANP leader urged all parties to come forward for adopting a common stand to counter the challenges.
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Federal Perspective: No conspiracy against Sindh: Rashid
Federal government is fully cooperating with the Sindh government for maintaining peace in Karachi.
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No training aircraft crashed: PAF
Rescue divers have been summoned to the site of the crash.
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LeJ 'death squad' chief admits to planning attack on Justice Baqar
The June 26 attack on Justice Baqar killed nine people and injured many more; the judge survived the blast.
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PML-N's presidential candidate Mamnoon Hussain submits papers
Hussain is a senior vice president of the PML-N and former governor of Sindh.
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Despite promises to talk, Nawaz Sharif gets tough on insurgents
Ceasefire deals have failed in the past, only allowing militants to regroup and strike again.
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Suicide or murder?: Man burned ‘by in-laws’ passes away
Two of the three suspects arrested.

















































