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Golf: Mcllroy, Westwood remain optimistic
World number two McIlroy signed off with a 73 to end on eight-over-par.
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Football: Ferguson defends Glazers’ policy
“I’m comfortable with the situation,” said Ferguson.
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Football: Modric facing fine
Midfielder Luka Modric is facing an £80,000 fine for refusing to train.
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Cricket: McGlashan retires from all cricket
“It’s an incredible chance to make a difference to people’s lives,” said McGlashan.
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Tennis: Bartoli reaches Carlsbad final
She overcame Chan Yung-jan 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final of the Carlsbad Open.
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Going viral: Karachi, a game changer in Pakistan’s fight against polio
Refusals of vaccination, security concerns and environmental issues slow down eradication efforts.
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The Last Meal: Man kills wife over late breakfast
Shot dead by her husband after she was reportedly unable to prepare breakfast in time.
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Court Trial: Magistrate testifies in kidnapping case
The case, based on FIR 849/2010, that was filed at the Preedy police station.
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Naegleria Deaths: Water board assures supply chlorinated
Chief engineer Zaheer Abbas, who is in charge of all the filter plants, gave his assurance.
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Behind Bars: SIU arrests dacoit after encounter
Police seized a TT pistol and 35 stolen cell phones from the suspect, Ali Hussain aka Aga Khani.
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Clan Clash: FIR registered for killing of four men
Azizan, the wife of Ali Mohammad Dahani, has lodged an FIR against the killing of four people.
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Highway Collision: Woman killed, four injured in accident
A woman was killed and four others were injured.
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The president’s riposte
It is very difficult to stand up to a court that enjoys the support of civil society.
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27 petitions: SC to start hearing on Contempt of Court Act
Prime minister, law minister hold meeting to discuss strategy.
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Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan announces new album
Composer-singer talks about fame in Bollywood and upcoming releases.
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Nawaz Sharif urges US to pursue policy of mutual trust, respect with Pakistan
Says US policies to be re-oriented to strengthen Pakistan's democratic institutions, lessen dependence on foreign aid.
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MQM will strive to make South Punjab a reality: Farooq Sattar
Certain elements are afraid of the MQM’s popularity in Punjab, says Sattar.
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Cross-border: Shelling, rocket attack kills 4 in Afghanistan
Attacks in nearby Nuristan have forced hundreds of families to flee the area: Afghan police chief.
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Twitter Alert: Prayers, protests and a cup of coffee
Twitterati slam diner who claims she was denied space to pray inside local cafe's premises.
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Pranab Mukherjee elected as India's 13th president
Mukherjee will take oath as the president on July 25, 2012.
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Fatal accident: Child dies from electric shock
Child died on touching an electricity pole while playing in a street outside his house.
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Public health: Stolen medicines seized
Some of the containers bore stamps of the Lahore General Hospital and the District Government of Gujranwala.
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Education: Rs300m for upgrade of five colleges
The directorates of these colleges have been asked to submit PC-I forms to the Education Secretary within a week.
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Substandard goods: City govt, health dept raid markets
Operation was initiated on complaints about the quality of gram flour, edible oil and fruits and vegetables.
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AJK office timings: 29-hour workweek for Ramazan
Institutions operating for five days in a week are advised to follow a six-hour workday, from 8am to 2pm
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Discussion: AIDS discussed at TEDx salon event
A talent hunt also took place for the entertainment of audience.
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Depression: Teenaged girl commits suicide
The dead body was shifted to district headquarter hospital DHQ for postmortem.
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Crime: Man held, heroin seized
A case has been registered against the accused under anti-narcotics law
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Global lender: IMF accused of suppressing information
IMF economist says IMF’s failures in issuing timely warnings were a “failing in the first order.”
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Mergers and acquisitions: Google grabs startup devoted to Apple
Google took web browser battle to iPads and iPhones with the release of chrome software for popular Apple devices
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Japan: Second nuclear unit comes online
All but two of the country’s 50 nuclear reactors have been offline for checks amid concerns about safety
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Sohrab Goth scuffle leaves 3 dead, injures five
Police commandos launch search operation, arrest 24.
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Dengue update: Another two cases reported in Karachi
The low number of patients is attributed to the fact that it has not yet rained in the city.
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Rescheduled: ‘Talks with Pakistan deferred until Sept’
Pakistan wanted postponement of the meeting: Indian Commerce Secretary
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Link to paradise: Mahodand Lake gets new road
The lake is now easy to travel to for tourists and serves as a beautiful picnic spot.
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Virtual revolution
Creators of Angry Imran talk about their inspiration and future plans.
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Street smart
What happens when ghetto art finds a following among Pakistani youth?
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Petition against agencies dismissed
Petitioner alleged his brother was tortured to death.
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Digital electricity meters: Consumers confounded by new meters
Claim they don’t know how to read them; IESCO says all relevant information on back of bills.
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Climate change: Help is available, but Pakistan isn’t taking it
Experts chide govt for refusing foreign assistance in combating climate change.
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HIV/AIDS: For the marginalised, lifesaving awareness
There are about 550 transgender and male sex workers in the twin cities.
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‘Every 3 minutes, a person develops eye disease’
'Eye diseases have reached epidemic proportions and raised new challenges.'
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BB assassination case: Court defers decision on unfreezing Musharraf’s account
Prosecution wants former president to show up in court first; accused teenager asks for separation of case.
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Senate re-election: Govt adviser clears dual nationality hurdle, faces another in perjury
Malik’s initial affidavit said he renounced British citizenship in 2008; receipt shows 2012’s fee rate.
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PM Ashraf places faith in country’s political leaders
Ashraf believes two or three parliamentary elections will make a qualitative difference in stabilising democracy.
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Husain Haqqani can’t be forced to come back: Legal experts
Say extradition will not be possible even if the SC demands it.
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NRO implementation case: Giving Qayyum legal cover, govt readies new strategy
Will plead that then AG wrote Swiss letter in 2007 with full support of executive.
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Orakzai bombing: Suicide blast targeting pro-govt elder kills 12
Mullah Nabi Hanfi escapes unhurt; three children among the dead; Upper Dir roadside blast claims four lives.
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Allen talks cooperation after ‘Salala tragedy’
Isaf chief says international forces, Pakistan Army enjoy ‘excellent’ relations.
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Keep Syria off itineraries, Pakistani travellers told
Helpline numbers provided for emergency assistance in Damascus.