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Reconstitution of ECP: Tahirul Qadri files petition in SC
Qadri says he will contest the petition himself.
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Combating terror: Quick response force put in place
Government adamant on securing defense installations as 16 terrorist attacks have took place on them since 2009.
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Upcoming elections: PTI, Qadri likely to ally against PML-N
High-level PTI delegation meets the MQI chief.
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Balochistan Unrest: Abducted taxi driver freed, two men slain
Balochistan crisis prevails with killings and kidnappings.
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Caretaker Set-Ups: PPP forms provincial committees
The committees will contact the political and religious parties.
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Kamran Faisal investigation: Experts visit site of NAB officer’s death
Move met with heated reactions from local police.
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PTI, MQI wish to delay polls: Iqbal
Reconstitutution of ECP not possible with just five weeks left for the government’s tenure to expire, says Iqbal.
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Balochistan’s political crisis: PML-Q govt will be disastrous, says Bizenjo
During Senate meeting, fiery words exchanged between PPP and PML-N.
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Scouts vehicles being used to smuggle arms and explosives
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies recently released a report identifying sources of smuggling mafia.
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Formula one: Marussia name Razia as second driver
The 23-year-old, who was runner-up during the 2012 GP2 Series, will race alongside British teammate Max Chilton.
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Football: Gerrard enthused by ‘one-off’ Wilshere
The pair have only spent 13 minutes on the pitch together.
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The great escape: CEO flees abroad after Rs500 million in immigration fraud
Asim Malik reaches the UK, despite being on the Exit Control List and wanted in 98 cases.
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Wildlife Smuggling: Officials learn how to spot species
Purpose was to spread awareness about the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
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Stabilising Afghanistan: Taliban lampoon London summit’s peace goal
Western nations not taking practical steps to fulfill prerequisites for talks: spokesman.
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Us Programmes: Training for Afghan refugees
Important that Afghans develop skills: US.
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Nowshera: Militant attack on police post repulsed
Police engaged the attackers in a gunfight.
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Act of revenge: Three girls kidnapped from Ghotki
The girls were kidnapped allegedly to avenge a previous kidnapping.
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US drone kills 3 militants in Waziristan, jets pound Orakzai
Foreign fighter among those killed in strike on TTP compound.
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Senate question hour: PSM audit unearths Rs8b worth of irregularities
Responsibility affixed only in one case, production minister tells Senate.
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Legal stay: Govt announces six-month extension for Afghan refugees
There are around 1.56 million registered Afghan refugees in the country, out of which one million reside in K-P.
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President to offer condolences on death of Abbas Sharif
Zardari will also inaugurate a new office-cum-residence in Lahore.
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Balochistan insurgency: Provincial panel orders ‘tough’ action
Rs50 million set aside to woo reconcilable militants.
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Misuse of secret funds: Supreme Court seeks report from IB, LHC
Former IB chief says funds were increased due to lack of ISI, MI cooperation.
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Shahzeb Khan murder: ‘Shahrukh’s teeth, bones prove he’s over 18’
Up till now the high-profile suspect was treated as a juvenile.
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Moving on: With peace not in sight, IDPs buy property elsewhere
Say they lived amid constant fear in their native villages.
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Militants’ raid: Five men allegedly kidnapped by Lashkar-e-Islam
Residents said the entire area has been gripped by fear after four people were killed two weeks ago.
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Electioneering: In Swat, political activities gain momentum
PML-N, QWP gaining ground, PTI, PPP yet to put up “strong show”.
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Burglary: Rs1.26m stolen from two shops
Separate cases have been registered against the suspects under the relevant laws.
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Crime: Man looted at gunpoint
The police registered a case and searching for the fleeing man.
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Negative Portrayal: ‘Media should highlight women politicians’ struggle’
The event held at a local hotel was organised by Uks Research Centre in collaboration with SFCG.
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Lecture: ‘Postmodernism encourages pluralism’
Scholar believes rationalism gave rise to fascist ideas.
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Festival: The glory of Iran through the hourglass
Handicrafts, books and movies on showcase the rich culture.
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Kohistan killings: Rights activists want perpetrators punished
Urge the Supreme Court to reopen case at a protest.
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Welcome back: Tainted officer makes return to civic agency
CDA reinstates planning chief despite massive ongoing corruption investigations.
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Experts stress on saving energy to bridge demand-supply gap
In the absence of viable alternatives, this is the only option.
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Pindi’s traffic mess: Encroachments, unplanned commercialisation to blame
Chief traffic officer laments lack of town planning, town planners shift blame.
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IHC suspends dismissal order of former PMDC registrar
Justice Khan suspended the removal order of the former registrar till next date of hearing.
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Hiring criteria: Get the right man for the right job, Cabinet tells CDA
Service rules to be reworked, questionable plot allotments scrutinised in Senate.
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ECP reconstitution: PML-Q likely to join Qadri chorus
Former senator S M Zafar claims appointment of all four current members is invalid.
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Dual offices case: Presidency finally kills political buzz, court told
Federation’s counsel insists president does not need to step down as PPP co-chairman.
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Govt plea turned down: ECP ban on new recruitments to stay
Commission, however, allows exemptions but prohibits diversion of funds.
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Preventing theft: Hidden cameras to be fitted on water hydrants
Hidden cameras to record water tankers’ number plates and the date and time of their arrival and departure
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Jewels, allegedly worth millions, stolen
Unidentified men rob a jewellery shop in Jackson Bazaar, Keamari.
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Compensation: Families of Baldia victims hold protest
Protesters demand that they be paid compensation announced by government.
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No respite: Member of religious party among the dead
The police also found the body of a man from Banaras flyover.
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Business Express: Auditors question contract changes, suspect revenue slippages
Pak Railways’ revenue share in train service cut from 88% occupancy to 65%.
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Currency: Rupee falls against dollar
The rupee ended weaker at 97.82/87 against the dollar, compared to Monday’s close of 97.73/79.
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Raising capital: SBP raises Rs223b through treasury bills
The offered amount was Rs315.162 billion.
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Chinese rice imports: Pakistan contributes 25%
China’s rice imports more than quadrupled from the previous year to reach 2.32 million tons in 2012.
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In hot water: Rehman Malik under fire for statement on minorities
Malik had asked militants to declare themselves non-Muslim if they continued their activities.