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In honour of malala: HRSP to set up school in Swat
Tthe school will be named after Kainat and Shazia.
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Some clauses of accountability ordinance contradict Constitution: Rabbani
Clauses violate basic rights provision in Constitution, amendments proposed in Asfandyar Wali case never implemented.
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B.Com Part I & II: Restricted access to exam centres
The candidates must have their roll number slips to gain access to the centre.
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Trip postponed: No birthday at Taj Mahal for Rehman Malik
Interior Minister tweets that visit to India clashes with trip to Turkey, postpones trip by at least three days.
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Khyber agency: Abducted boy recovered, heroin seized
The political administration took the accused into custody.
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Load shedding: Protesters block Indus Highway
Malik says that power was off for 18 hours every day, disrupting businesses and schools.
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Grand celebrations: For Malik, birthday at Taj Mahal
The interior ministers are expected to discuss how to bring into effect the visa agreement on either December 11 or 13
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Karachi electoral rolls: SC orders door-to-door voter verification, ECP accepts task
Commission asked to seek army’s help, since city’s police is ‘too politicised’.
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Clean Chit?: Labs have cleared cough syrup, PAC told
Officials including federal secretary embezzled at least Rs167 million from the Tawana Pakistan Project.
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Acquittal: Man accused of murder forgiven
Iqbal allegedly killed Majid Ali.
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Comparison: Crime rate for Nov goes down
The number of robberies reported fell from eight last November to four this November.
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Alleged kidnapping: Gul Muhammad Hajiyano arrested in Gulistan-e-Jauhar
The suspect appear at city court today.
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Green tractors: 15 tractors given to farmers
A total of 439 tractors will be given this year.
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Robbery attempt: Bandit, passer-by injured in firing
City Police says three men on motorcycle were trying to loot a petrol station at gunpoint when a guard fired at them.
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Retribution: Two brothers killed ‘over old enmity’
Sial said Khalid and Sajid had been released from jail a few days ago after they were exonerated for Mithoo’s murder.
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Governor in Multan: ‘Seraiki province when we have a majority’
Khosa says if PML-N cooperates with the PPP, “the new province can be created tomorrow”.
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Woman ‘threatened for pursuing daughter’s honour killing case’
Police unaware of her claims of threat.
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SHC seeks reply on petition to teach human rights
Petitioner argues schools should teach human rights "to promote peace".
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World snooker champion welcomed in hometown
DCO gives him Rs100,000 cheque, says road will be named after him.
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Violence against minorities: ‘Religious harmony must be taught in schools’
Speakers at seminar say Pakistanis must react more rationally to insults to Islam.
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Minority affairs: Joint electoral system condemned
Hindu Leaders lamented the disinterest of local Muslim MPAs and MNAs in their issues.
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Illegal reappointments: Respondents issued notice in PU case
The petitioner’s counsel argues that reappointment of respondents deprived eligible candidates of their lawful right.
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Suo motu: LHC seeks report on gang rape
According to press reports, Dilbar Khan and 23 other men assaulted and raped his ex-wife and his daughter.
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Attacking humanity
A charity worker from Sweden, Almby had devoted 40 years of her life to Pakistan, its people in philanthropic deeds.
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Correction
Zong refers to the period from May to September 2012 instead of the July-September quarter as stated in the story.
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Currency: Rupee loses ground against dollar
Pakistani rupee eased to 96.60/96.65 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 96.50/96.57.
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Performance review: Senate committee visits PSO
The MD highlighted the recent initiatives undertaken by PSO.
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Iran-Pakistan trade: Tehran to review trade policies
Broujedri says all issues faced by the Pakistani business community will be forwarded to Iranian parliament.
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Election irregularities
It’s extremely sad that our lawmakers appear to be lawbreakers and may be disqualified in bulk under corrupt practices
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Suddle commission: Malik Riaz provided no proof to back allegations
Commission wants SC to make it binding on Malik Riaz to appear before it.
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Arsalan Iftikhar case: Suddle Commission submits initial findings to SC
Riaz says he does not accept the commission’s authority.
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Ex-US congress member calls for Dr Afia Siddiqui's repatriation
Campaigners call for Dr Afia to be repatriated as part of a prisoner exchange.
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‘Why is theatre trying to create an illusion of cinema?’
Naseeruddin Shah speaks about his love for Manto, Faiz, and Ismat Chughtai.
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Medical board to examine Qadri's health: IHC
Islamabad High Court ordered Pakistan University of Medical Sciences to constitute a bench to examine Qadri's health.
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PTI's student wing to challenge HEC director's removal in court
ISF will file petition in Islamabad high court to challenge the removal of HEC exectutive director Sohail Naqvi.
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FINCA Pakistan supports 'Women on Wheels' initiative to promote women empowerment
FINCA Pakistan offers specialised loan products at subsidised rates to women entrepreneurs
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Including human rights in school curriculums: SHC seeks comments
Petitioner appeals to court to direct federal and provincial governments to teach human rights in schools.
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Can't have Kalabagh dam without consensus: Nawaz Sharif
PML-N chief says the SPLGA will divide the province, but the people of Sindh will resist it.
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Zardari will not lead election campaign: Khursheed Shah
PPP senior leader commends president for his role.
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Prayer leader killed in Karachi, killer arrested
Panic grips New Karachi area soon after the killing, however the murderer was apprehended by area people.
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SC rejects CNG association request to increase prices
Apex court also wants account details of station owners.
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New provinces: Parliamentary commission meeting called on Dec 10
PPP reportedly planning to introduce amendment for giving federation more power in creating new provinces.
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Murder: Constable kills friend in drunken brawl
Ijaz and a few other men had been drinking with 29-year-old Qaiser when Ijaz and Qaiser had an argument.
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Cycling: Commission calls for witnesses in probe
hearing is scheduled to be held in London from April 9 to 26 next year.
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Olympics: Squash officials happy after IOC visit
Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at the Hong Kong Open squash tournament at the weekend.
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Investigation: LHC orders enquiry against SP
SP Haq appeared before the court but failed to satisfy it regarding his order.
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Protest: Punjab Bar Council on strike today
Strike to protest the armed attack on Advocate Masood Abid Naqvi near the Lahore High Court.
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Court Challenge: PU VC’s reappointment challenged
The petitioner prayed that the appointment of all the respondents be declared illegal.
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In the line of duty: ‘Officers delaying FIRs to be punished’
Legal action will be taken against duty officers and SHOs who delay the registration of FIRs.
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Sewage treatment: Rs17b allocated to S-III project
Greater Karachi Sewage Treatment Plan (S-III) completed with the help of a British consultancy firm, WS Atkins.