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French president hails Malala as global symbol for equal education
Zardari meets Hollande, says 'every Malala has a right to education'.
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Facebook shuts down Taliban account: Report
The page had more than 270 likes, was recruiting enthusiasts to write for a quarterly magazine.
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Standing committee on Law approves Fair Trial Bill 2012
Bill to be reviewed again before it is presented in the parliament.
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Spy chief attack: Karzai to submit evidence of Pakistan ‘involvement’
Karzai to meet Zardari in Ankara, confront Pakistan over spy attack.
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SC tells NAB to submit report on failure to arrest ex-OGRA chief
NAB investigation officer claims being threatened for trying to arrest Tauqeer Sadiq.
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Youth will take laptops from Punjab government but will vote for PTI: Imran Khan
PTI chief says change is about to come, cannot be stopped by some 'lions of the circus'.
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Health care: Afghans swarm to Peshawar for medical attention
Most patients and attendants cross the border without travel documents.
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Media accountability case: SC summons acting PEMRA chairman
Justice Khwaja questions how the acting chairman could handle affairs of the body for two years.
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10 killed in Khuzdar bus accident
Bus with 72 passengers was travelling from Quetta to Karachi, collided with oil tanker.
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Civil servants case: PM Ashraf orders implementation of SC order
Orders establishment secretary to submit comprehensive compliance report within 15 days.
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Wrong FIR registration: RPO orders cases against four cops
They had registered case against assault complainant who later died.
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Poll Preparations: Khosa wants new delimitation of constituencies
Prays to God for saving country from “tsunamis” as they represented chaos and annihilation, not peace.
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Press conference: ‘Sharifs’ businesses profited from deals with Turkey’
PPP leaders allege huge irregularities in several projects, rigging in by-elections.
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Riaz’s criticism of MBS incomprehensible: Malik
Says contrary to Riaz’s estimate, the project would be completed at a cost of Rs30 billion.
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South Punjab tour: Nawaz Sharif copying PTI’s ideas, says Imran Khan
PTI chief says PPP will not follow through on Seraiki province promise.
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One Billion Rising campaign: Activists vow to fight tide of violence against women
Men’s participation essential to prevent abuse.
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Mountain festival: Girls portray grandeur of the mountains on canvas
Three-day festival kicks off with showcasing of paintings by students of twin cities.
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Crime: Man beaten on minor issue
The police registered a case against the two persons but have not arrested them till the filing of this story.
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International Human Rights Day: Forging the will to ensure equality
Graduates from The University of Sydney shared their views about research conducted on human rights issues.
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ATC judges should equip themselves with new tools: Justice Khawaja
British High Commission deputy chief lauds role of nation in fighting terrorism.
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Why no local elections in cantts? SC gives govt a week to answer
Court bemused by defence ministry’s sluggishness with reply; LHC orders Pindi civic agency to clean up city park.
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Messy city: Civic management DG removed
Painting competition, entertainment gala held at Lake View Park.
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To overcome water crisis, USAID lends civic body a helping hand
Since August, 140 energy-efficient tube well pumps installed across the city.
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Man shot dead, three injured in road accident
The unknown car-rider opened fire at Ali on a bus stop as he disembarked from the bus.
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Extracurricular: Little folks put up big show
Annual tableau competition brings forth talent at RAC.
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To resolve Park Enclave problems, all works scrapped
CDA’s crown jewel planning and design reset; development to take another year.
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Mass communication: Gomal varsity students challenge results
Demand rechecking of papers, administration denies allegations.
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Art and speeches focus on gender-based violence
Participants highlight the role of women and the menace of outdated customs in society.
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Hampered development: Cut-off, people demand rebuilding of bridge
Bridge was washed away during monsoon this year.
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Inauguration ceremony: Civil works completed at Swat Museum
The facility will open for the public after finishing touches: sources.
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Brazen attack: Bombers try to storm Bannu police station, fail
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Knowledge is power: Malala inspires global initiative for girls’ education
Pakistan, UNESCO ink agreement for global fund; president donates $10m.
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Universal rights: Malala’s father named UN adviser on education
Malala’s father is a former teacher and headmaster.
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India will ask for custody of Hafiz Saeed: Shinde
Rehman Malik’s tour rescheduled; won’t be able to celebrate birthday at Taj Mahal.
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Appointment of judges: Presidential query gets cold reception
Apex court turns down request for removal of certain judges from bench.
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‘New policy’: Govt proposes CNG price at 80% parity of petrol
Petroleum ministry to ban CNG in private vehicles; rate of cess on CNG to increase.
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Trilateral communication: Leaders of Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan set up hotline
Move is designed to boost communication among three capitals in times of crisis.
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Questions over autonomy: HEC controversy lands in apex court
Tussle under way over whether commission or PM have final say on appointment of HEC executive director.
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Balochistan unrest: Quetta blast kills one, injures 2
The bomb, weighing 3 to 4kg, was set off through a remote control device.
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Death anniversary: Shaista Ikramullah remembered
She was committed to the creation of Pakistan.
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Along the LoC: Indian cross-border fire kills villager
A house in the Pakistani village of Battal also caught fire after shells exploded.
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PML-N to declare manifesto at year end
Creation of new provinces not proposed for manifesto, sources say.
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Provinces panel unfazed by PML-N boycott
Asks members to send proposals within 10 days.
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Governance record: Balochistan cabinet ready for public judgement
Says the provincial govt has put Balochistan on road to development.
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International Human Rights Day: Minority rights bills to be introduced soon, says PM
Outlines work carried out by present govt to improve human rights.
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Winning votes?: PIDC funds to be diverted to PM, deputy PM’s constituencies
Government apparently considering giving out funds as cash stipends to over 5,000 people in their constituencies.
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Raising awareness: UNICEF official meets Sindh Ombudsman
Discussed the conditions of children in the province.
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Legacy remembered: Scholars pay tribute to Allama Qasimi
Qasimi was a great religious scholar and played a key role in setting up the Sindhi Adabi board: Alana
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Mehran University: Dr Memon appointed engineering dean
Dr Memon was previously employed as a professor at MUET’s Institute of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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Heath campaign: Polio eradication committee meets MQM
MQM reiterates its support to eradicate polio in Pakistan.