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In Karachi’s concrete jungle, this monkey trainer stays up nights
Younas and his furry friend are a regular fixture on the curb at Seaview.
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Careless driving: Four killed, 6 injured in road accident
Irshad and Ghulam Rasool were killed when a speeding truck ran into a mini loader near Chak 236-Jaranwala.
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Anti corruption week: ‘Police Dept most corrupt’
District police officers deployed throughout the Punjab are honest, says DG Anti Corruption.
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With keyboards and lenticular prints, KU students turn the world on its head
The theses of graduates from the art department are on display at the institution.
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Observing rights: ‘Govt should pledge to stop human rights violations’
Organisations get ready to celebrate Human Rights Day today.
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Electoral success: ‘PML-N’s by-election win has rivals in shock’
Sharif brothers address winning candidates at Raiwind.
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Champions Trophy: ‘Bronze medal a step towards regaining lost supremacy’
Olympians, PHF officials hail Pakistan’s performance after 3-2 win over India.
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Sunday bazaars: Stall-holders fined
License of four stalls have been cancelled for selling substandard vegetables and fruits.
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No smoking: Raids on three sheesha cafes
The raids were conducted on the directions of DCO Mengal.
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PGMI poll: MTA office-bearers elected
PGMI and LGH Principal Dr Anjum Habib Vohra has congratulated the new MTA office-bearers.
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Benefits for the disabled: PU to offer free education till PhD
This was announced on Sunday at a meeting.
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From Saeen to Taroo: Ali Gul Pir holds a mirror to society
The comedian’s new song takes a dig at men with staring problems.
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Iran launches own ‘YouTube’ website: State TV
The website aims to attract Persian-speaking users and also promote Iranian culture.
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Turkey to host Afghanistan-Pakistan summit
Pakistan, Afghanistan presidents will hold talks regarding the attack on Afghan spy chief.
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Athletics: Russian discus medallist suspended
According to the World Anti-Doping Agency, her A sample returned a positive test.
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Crime: 12 suspects arrested by Pindi police
They recovered 110 grams of charas, 28 bottles of liquor, five 30-bore pistols with 18 rounds from their possession.
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2011 was as tough as 2012: Vettel
Vettel said that in both years, he and Red Bull ‘had to work very, very hard’ to win the championship.
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Survey: ‘6 industrial units in residential areas’
A Rescue 1122 representative told the meeting that two rice factories of the district were in a dilapidated condition.
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Wily wife: ‘Drugs husband, runs off with savings’
Police said that Ghulam Yaseen told them that his wife Sadia Saleem drugged his tea.
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Corrigendum: Name and designation
The error is regretted.
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Working Women’s Day: ‘Role of women can’t be ignored’
Role that working women play in a society and progress of a country can no longer be ignored, said Mujeebur Rehman.
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Misbehaviour: MS writes to Health secy about doctor
Not only did Dr Bilal utter curse words, said Dr Aman, he also misbehaved and kicked chairs in anger.
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Tyno case: Police record summoned for Dec 10
Tests done on the cough syrup showed that there was nothing wrong with it.
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Fatal accident: Motorcyclist trampled to death
The bus driver escaped but the police impounded the bus.
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Filling vacancies: Written tests held at SALU
Over 356 candidates appeared in the written tests for 13 posts of lecturers in various departments.
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Corpse recovered: SEPCO lineman found dead
The police said that they have yet to ascertain the motive behind the killing.
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To the rescue: Greek bond buyback a success
Financial daily Naftemboriki said foreign debt-holders had offered to sell sovereign bonds.
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Troubled auto giant: GM to shut Opel plant in Germany
Built in 1962, the Bochum plant manufactures the Opel Zafira model.
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Fall of the titan: ‘Fiscal cliff threatens US supremacy’
With the deadline fast approaching, President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans remain at loggerheads.
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Condemning violence: Shias protest against Pakistan govt
Demonstrators carried signs bearing slogans such as “Stop the violence. We are people of peace”.
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Honour killing?: Police arrest man for murdering wife
Rano Bhutto suspected his wife Shahnaz Bhutto had an affair with Sikandar Bhutto.
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Temporary task: Farooqui appointed acting ombudsman
The office – which has been vacant since 2010 – takes notice of public complaints against the federal government.
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Domestic violence: Honour killing claims woman’s life
The accused then switched off his cell phone, saying he was leaving the area.
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Leopard attack: Woman injured trying to save herself
A woman was injured and hospitalised when a leopard attacked her in a remote village of Jabar Devli.
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Protest in Islamabad: Man accuses uncle of blasphemy
Dr Iftikhar is said to be a PhD scholar who has authored several books on different topics.
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Drone attack: ‘US strike kills al Qaeda commander’
Abu Zaid was killed in the drone strike on a hideout in North Waziristan tribal agency, sources said.
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Mortar attacks: One killed, three injured in cross-border shelling
Incursion comes amid demands by Pakistan to stop assaults targeting civilians, security personnel.
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US drone strike kills another al Qaeda leader in North Waziristan
The attack killed Mohammad Ahmed Almansoor and three others in a village close to Miranshah.
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Natural magic: Herbs and the human body
Believe it or not, mother nature may have left clues about what’s good for you!.
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Appointment controversy: Who’s the boss?
Dr Naqvi is not ready to relinquish the charge, whereas the new ED has already taken over.
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10 years of HEC: A revolution in education or misplaced priorities?
The Higher Education Commission’s performance gets mixed reviews from academics.
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HEC and devolution: Getting the third degree
Move to unseat executive director of commission latest battle in war for control of Pakistan’s higher education...
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Choose either Pakistan or Kalabagh Dam, says ANP chief
Says even a Supreme Court decision in this regard will not be accepted by his party.
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Islamabad rejects long-term visas for Afghan refugees
Says move would be ‘against national interest’.
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Passport backlog unlikely to be cleared soon
Official say inquiry ordered by interior minister will not accomplish much.
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Anti-polio drive: Report proposes pre-travel vaccination for Pakistan
Independent Monitoring Board declares K-P a ‘safe sanctuary’ for polio.
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Robotic surgeries in state hospitals ‘soon’
Robotic surgery will soon be introduced in public hospitals to perform advanced operations.
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Regularisation of services: After YDA, paramedics and ancillary staff jump on the bandwagon
Threaten to go on strike from Dec 11.
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Competitive fun: Orphaned children enjoy sports gala
As many as 600 children from Sweet Homes and 37 other schools from the twin cities took part in the colourful event.
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Workshop on food security: Holistic approach needed to brave effects of climate change
Experts say climate change may decrease crop yield in Asia by 10 per cent by 2020.