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UK visa scam: British High Commission backs The Sun’s claims
British High Commission's report says Ali Asad attained a fake passport on specifics of Mohammad Ali Asad in...
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Live conversion on Maya Khan’s show stirs anger
20-year-old Sunil officially changed his religion to Islam under a cleric's guidance on ARY show.
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Surprises for Nawaz Sharif, PML-N in Sindh: Pervaiz Elahi
Says alliance between PPP, PML-Q remain strong, united in Sindh.
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Rehman Malik appointed as interior minister again
Rehman Malik sworn back into parliament weeks after being forced to step down over his alleged British citizenship.
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Parliamentarians merely public servants, nothing more: Justice Khawaja
Everyone collectively striving to maintain a democratic system in country, says chief justice.
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Colleague’s abduction: Doctors to go on complete strike
Along with the government hospitals, the private hospitals would also observe strike across the province.
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Non-tariff barriers on agenda: Pak-India commerce secretaries to meet
Pakistan is taking steps to bring trade relations with India towards normalcy: Secretary Commerce
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Green future: President launches tree campaign
The tree plantation campaign is organised every year during the monsoon season.
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Fresh initiative: Programme to fight malnutrition
This programme will cover malnutrition in children, micronutrient deficiency, behavior change communication.
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Bilateral ties: Sri Lanka awaits Khar’s August visit
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka acknowledges support extended by Pakistan in Sri Lanka’s fight against militancy.
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Development: Kausar demands funds for FATA uplift
Failure to release funds in time has delayed development projects in the area.
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FO briefing: Kabul told to act decisively against border incursions
Islamabad demands ‘concrete measures’ against terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.
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Balochistan hearing: Present missing persons in court or face arrest, law enforcers told
Chief justice says enough time and evidence has already been given.
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Dr Arsalan petition: No restraining order against probe team, says SC
CJP’s son requested the court to block investigations till a decision in his review petition.
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‘Litmus test’: CEC wants to set precedent by holding free, fair polls
Ebrahim hopes electoral rolls will be released by July 31.
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Resumption, interrupted: Pakistan suspends NATO supply route at Torkham
K-P awaiting govt’s response over security strategy.
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Restive borders: Rocket fire provokes Afghans, says Kabul
Afghan ambassador Omar Daudzai conveys his govt’s serious concerns over cross-border attacks.
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Graft case investigation: Arsalan refuses to record statement before JIT
Says he will continue doing so till SC announces verdict in his petition.
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Voluntary retirement: PTCL offers severance to half of its staff
Move aimed at cutting costs; scheme extended to 16,000 employees.
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Unrest: Three dead in Balochistan shootings
Police have registered a case and started further investigation into the incident.
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Olympic ‘visa scam’: Confusion persists despite NADRA clarification
British High Commissioner Adam Thomson assured that the UK trusted Pakistan’s passport issuance system.
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With iron hands: ‘PML-N will fight attempts to delay elections’
Party chief demands transparent caretaker setup.
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Security forum: Chances of another 9/11 ruled out
'It’s not impossible, but very difficult for al Qaeda in Pakistan to launch an attack outside its borders.'
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Punjab govt footing bill for PML-N social media revamp
According to some party officials, team was hired by Punjab govt but utilised solely for PML-N objectives.
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Dr Aafia’s lawyer seeks exchange with Dr Afridi
Says they have written to the Pakistan embassy and members of the US Congress.
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Violation of court orders: Butt challenges contempt proceedings
Claims there is no proof of him interfering in CDA’s affairs.
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2-stroke rickshaws: End of the line on October 15
Members of the rickshaw union, on the other hand, denounced the order.
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Murder: Man killed over monetary dispute
Ali had gone to Ubaid’s house in Amarpura to get his money back where he was stabbed to death
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Funding insurgency: Four banned group members arrested
official said the four arrived at the plaza’s mosque every Friday to collect donations and preach to the locals.
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Ambassadors for Peace: Students to serve as World Bank envoys
preferred students will be responsible for identifying key projects for the socio-economic development of Fata
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Prohibition: Enforced act for a period of one month
The use of loudspeakers in mosques, save for the azaan and the khutba will be prohibited in the district.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Over two dozen pushcarts burnt, items seized
Affected vendors demand compensation, return of confiscated items.
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Khasadar arrested for stealing Rs6 million
Amount was intended for the salaries of khasadars.
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Protest over loadshedding: Minor girl dies of suffocation in van
Protesters complain of extended power cuts, high electricity bills.
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‘Acid attack’: Medical examination reveals no burn injuries in girl’s body
The 17-year-old girl was allegedly tortured and forced to drink acid.
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Absence of DRAP: Over 64,000 locally-made drugs without access to international market
NA subcommittee settles on calling the new drug oversight body ‘agency’.
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Refusal to work: Suspension of 54 teachers put on hold
The teachers had refused to be part of an anti-polio drive that started on July 15.
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Upcoming elections: Over 3.9m eligible voters, mostly women, not yet registered
Experts discuss challenges to Pakistan’s democratic transition.
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FDE: Two ministries vying for the department with golden eggs
Sources say there are a large number of vacant positions in the FDE.
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Defying orders: Arid varsity proceeds with controversial appointments
The Punjab agriculture secretary had directed the VC to stop hiring until irregularities were resolved.
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Family dispute: Man commits suicide
Police quoted family sources as saying that Waqar Ahmed, 24, was disturbed due to familial tensions.
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Assignments: Old PM advisers retained, new appointed
Two previous advisers had lost their posts after the disqualification of former PM Gilani for contempt of court.
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RBISE supplementary exams: Form submission deadline August 15
Exams are scheduled to start from September 25, the RBISE announced on Thursday.
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Last swim: Fifth man drowns in two days
It was the fifth death by drowning in two days.
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PML-N walkout: Nisar takes exception to SC comments on opposition
Our members did everything short of taking up sticks in their hands to prevent the passage of the bill.
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Severance pay?: Former Punjab CM cleans out furniture from official residence
Khosa is alleged to have taken away precious items including electronic appliances.
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Contempt of court act: ‘Who says there will be a crisis if contempt act struck down?’
Chief justice says SC is not bothered about what is speculated upon outside court.
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Asghar Khan petition: Ex-ISI chief to reveal money distributors
Claims Rs70m was funnelled to politicians through him.
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Oil Products: Pakistan to buy 875,000 tons
PSO has already bought more than 500,000 tons of fuel oil and gasoline for July-September arrival.
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LPG: Prices inflate by Rs10 per kg
Domestic cylinder prices have touched Rs120 and commercial cylinder costs Rs480.