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Karachi’s Dark Knight
It’s not Mr Cowasjee who left for his final journey, it’s Karachi that is left alone for the vultures to prey on.
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US supports Pakistan's peace talks with Taliban: Olson
US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson states that extremism is a common problem between the two countries.
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Holy Family Hospital suspends 5 staffers, 4 doctors after rat bites newborn
Nurse in charge, two nurses and two sanitary workers were suspended.
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Pakistani fish seller’s song a hit on the web
Nazir chooses singing over bellowing to get his potential customers’ attention.
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Walk the ramp Meera-style!
Meera gives tips to aspiring models.
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Political tensions : PML-F denies alliance with PPP
PML-F alleges Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has betrayed the people of Sindh.
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Educational developments: English language courses at MUET
The Higher Education Commission will also assist in conducting the course.
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Defence blast : Case filed under anti-narcotics act
The case of the mysterious explosion inside an apartment in Defence has been registered under the anti-narcotics act.
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Cancer hospital to be set up: Bokhari
Senate Chairman Nayyer Hussain Bokhari on Monday said that a cancer hospital will be established in Islamabad.
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Credit rating agencies: Pakistan to cooperate with Iran
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra), Securities and Exchange Organization of Iran (SEO) sign MoU.
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Two numbers, one sim: Warid introduces new package
All Warid prepaid customers can avail the offer.
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Guru Nanak’s Birth: 5,000 Sikh pilgrims arrive
As many as 3,000 pilgrims have arrived from India through two special trains through the Wagah border.
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Currency: Rupee weakens against dollar
The Pakistani rupee weakened to 96.08/15 to the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of Rs96.01/07.
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Double Murder: Man found ‘not guilty’
The judge released Amin on Monday after finding him not guilty.
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Bank Of Punjab Scam: Chief justice adjourns hearing till Dec 3
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Monday adjourned the hearing till December 3.
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Harassment: SHO directed not to disturb woman
Petitioner says on November 24 the police raided her house and harassed her.
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Pessimism: Boy commits suicide, girl survives
An 18-year-old boy committed suicide, while a 15-year-old girl was taken to a hospital after a suicide attempt.
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Self Help: Motorbike thief caught, beaten
A motorbike thief was caught by locals in Gujranwala.
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No tensions with Real boss: Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho boasted of ‘very, very, very good’ relations with club bosses.
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Football: World Cup mascot named Fuleco
A cartoon armadillo chosen as the official mascot for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is to be called Fuleco.
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Football : Robinho penalty sees Milan stun Juve
AC Milan produced their best performance of the season to secure a 1-0 win over Juventus.
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Athletics: My legacy starts next year, says Blake
World 100m champion Yohan Blake says that he has no regrets about his second-fiddle role to compatriot Usain Bolt.
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Boxing: Senchenko sad to end Hatton’s career
Vyacheslav Senchenko admits he was sad that his victory prompted Ricky Hatton to retire from boxing for second time.
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Road accident: Seven people injured in collision
Seven people were injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a Qingqi rickshaw near Sehwan.
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Company losses: Gas plant catches fire
A plant of liquefied petroleum gas in Qasimabad caught fire.
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Targeted attack: Three policemen injured in bomb blast
Three policemen were injured when a bomb planted in a motorcycle went off near a police check post in Sarban.
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Defused: Russian rockets found from Jalozai camp
Official says rockets belonged to ‘mujahideens’ who fought Russians.
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Balochistan Violence: Four dead in blasts, gun attack
Gun attacks and landmine explosions killed four people and wounded two others in the Bolan and Dera Bugti regions.
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Rehman Malik announces Rs200m for information on TTP spokesperson
Interior minister vows to reveal real facts about Ehsanullah Ehsan.
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Elections: PML-Q, Sunni Ittehad Council agree on seat adjustment
SIC General Secretary says Pakistan is an Islamic Republic, not a secular state.
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Presidency houses political, not conspiring president: Qamar Zaman Kaira
Kaira says president sitting in Aiwan-e-Sadr to stop conspiracies.
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Fakhruddin G Ebrahim concerned over Karachi's erroneous voter list
Chief election commissioner Ebrahim orders installation of CCTV at 'sensitive' polling stations.
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Pakistan Taliban claim bid to kill Hamid Mir
TTP spokesman says the organisation will make a similar attempt again.
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Courts in Pakistan muzzling critics in media: HRW
Judges should not enjoy special immunity from criticism, says Brad Adams, Asia director at HRW.
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KESC cuts electricity supply to 11 CDGK offices
Electricity supply to offices located at Civic Centre cut due to outstanding dues of Rs1.3b.
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Passenger vehicle catches fire at Jinnah International Airport
Fire doused successfully, cause yet unknown.
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Novel solution: To curb crime, Aabpara police don’t register FIRs
Complainants, SHO trade blame; sources allege SHO backed by vested interests, annoys own bosses.
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Newborn bitten by rat in Holy Family Hospital
Four-member inquiry committee to determine if injury caused by negligence.
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Project launch: In Pindi, needy students to take extra classes
Principals have assured they will ensure the projects are run successfully in their respective schools.
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SHO suspended for thrashing warden
Inspector Shah denies the allegations.
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Corruption, irregularities: CDA chief assures commission of cooperation
Rumours that commission would be challenged quashed; documents will be provided ‘soon’.
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Swimming course: Indian coach in town to teach the latest techniques
Pakistani swimmers at a disadvantage due to lack of quality training.
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Grenade attack: Four policemen among eight injured
As police personnel were entering hotel, two masked men on a motorbike lobbed a hand grenade towards the hotel.
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Without facilities: For IDPs at Jalozai, only a tent to fight harsh winter
Demand warm clothes and bedding, supply of food items, electricity and firewood at the camp.
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Capacity building: 97 ‘militancy-affected’ youth rehabilitated
Awards and prizes distributed among those who secured distinctions.
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Anti-Sexual Harassment Law: Enforcing legislation in FATA effectively
Five participants from FATA express commitment to comply with law in their workplaces.
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Five peasant girls gang-raped for ‘demanding wages’
Four out of the eight accused have been identified.
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Analysis: Salala’s ghost haunts Pakistan’s current diplomatic push
A reconciliation within Afghanistan will go a long way from lifting America’s long shadow from the region.
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Sindhi Hindu family’s heritage home in Hyderabad rescued from time
After half a century, the government plans to reopen the site as a museum.
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Senior journalist Hamid Mir escapes assassination bid
Remote-controlled device weighing half a kilogram was planted under front passenger seat.