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Cold wave to continue across Pakistan
Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts temperature may go down to five degrees Celsius in Karachi.
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Demands on election commission reasonable, says Sharif
Sharif says ECP’s negligence stirred “serious crisis” in bogus votes issue, ECP should be held responsible if...
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The heroes of India's quest to wipe out polio
Later this month, India will be removed from a list of countries where polio is considered endemic.
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20th amendment caught between ‘consensus’ and ‘consultation’
Nisar arrogantly insists that Gilani and his promoter, Zardari, do not believe in ‘meaningful consultation’.
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Karak Rape Case: Journalists offer their side of the story
The Peshawar High Court records statements from three local journalists.
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Educational bias: Memorise the Quran for twenty extra marks
The policy has shattered the dreams of an aspiring medical student.
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Planning ahead: Disaster authority requests Rs20bn
NDMA wants funds to be ready to meet the demands of this year’s monsoon rains.
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Darawar Fort: Cholistan’s jewel disintegrates into dust and dunes
The ancient structure is faced with years of govt neglect.
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Missing persons: Inquiry ordered into police torture of 5th grader
The child, now with broken ribs, had been picked up by police along with father.
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SC admits petition on saving army, ISI chiefs
Plea to be heard by a judicial bench.
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Political Asylum: No final decision to grant Dr Afridi citizenship: US
21 members of the Congress have endorsed the bill.
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‘Unholy troika close to cutting underhand deal’
Imran says PML-N’s ‘friendly opposition’ and JUI-F support is destroying the country.
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American concerns: US Congressional hearing on Balochistan today
Three-member panel to have an exclusive discussion on the ongoing crisis.
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PM contempt case: Supreme Court forms new bench for Thursday hearing
New bench to be formed after filing of appeal, Ahsan agrees to appear before chief justice.
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Foreign secretary, others issued contempt notice
IHC issues contempt of court notices over non-compliance with a previous order.
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‘Honour’ Killing?: Teenaged girl killed in suspicious circumstances
Girl died while cleaning a pistol.
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Mechanism to reach out to the vulnerable
Workshop stresses the need for decision makers to act in the interest of insecure people.
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Clean public transport: In Rawalpindi, CNG buses to be launched
Payment will be through instalments for five years; gas supply guaranteed.
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Health personnel pay scale: As ordinance lapses, doctors divided over course of action
The bill was presented in the National Assembly on January 13 and is yet to be passed.
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Recognition: Avoid shortcuts, go to the bottom of issues, says Rehman
NUST’s Centre of Virology & Immunology renamed after the scientist.
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Awards ceremony: Communicating knowledge is an art, says scientist
Informed youth is a big challenge for teachers to keep up.
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Ism-e-Azam: Holy script in bright hues
A fine mix of Arabic letters and cubism technique go on display at the Gallery Louvre.
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Fraud cases: PM’s ex-media adviser sent to Adiala Jail on 14-day judicial remand
FIA request for extension in physical remand turned down.
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Busted: Woman booked on theft charges
A report with the police accusing Kiran Bibi for stealing Rs45,000 cash and 15 carats gold ornaments from her house.
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‘Brake Failure’: Three killed in road accident
A van fell into a ditch in Kallar Kahar, some 20 kilometres from Chakwal.
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Chandni chowk flyover: Couple injured by falling construction material
Poor man may be crippled for life, pregnant wife at risk.
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Talks with the Taliban: US keeps Pakistan in the loop
Premature to suggest that the US was now willing to ‘show its cards’ to Pakistan on the Afghan reconciliation.
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National Assembly: New provinces create ruckus again
Rehman Malik orders probe into allegations that MNAs carry weapons to session.
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Thaw in relations: With relations reboot, US apology a possibility
State Dept officials support an apology to Pakistan for NATO attack.
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20th amendment talks: Govt, opposition close in on deal
Government agrees to not extend ECP chief’s tenure, few stumbling blocks remain.
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Conspiracies abound to bring down the government: Gilani
Says removing bar on becoming Prime Minister for a third term favours Nawaz Sharif.
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Scorecard: Police bust 14 criminal gangs
Stolen goods worth Rs12.24 million were recovered from those arrested.
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Working class: AIOU initiates programmes ‘to enhance skills’
AIOU was approaching people of the remote rural areas to equip them with modern knowledge.
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All is ‘whale’: ‘Moby Dick’ comes to town ahead of Karachi Literature Festival
Fishermen make up tales to explain 35-foot mystery find.
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Concert deaths: Victims’ parents form committee
Justice for Maheen committee launched.
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Personal Vengeance: Teacher shot and injured outside school
Maulana Abdul Hannan, was attacked by unidentified gunmen near Nazimabad No.1 on Tuesday.
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Promoting Education: School named after Malala Yousufzai
The Government Girls Secondary School on Mission Road has been named after Malala Yousufzai.
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Fingers Crossed: Minister looks into Diplo hospital
Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed directed the director-general of health to look into complaints.
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A Good Cause: Parkinson’s Unity Walk on Sunday
The Parkinson’s Unity walk will be organised on February 12 in Karachi.
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Dengue virus: 12 research projects launched at UAF
Experts at UAF had formulated a new strategy to fight the epidemic.
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Implementing federal policy: Chief secy forms committee
Policy proposes that instead of providing a driver and a government vehicle the officers should be given money.
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Lying to lawmakers: Privilege motion against Sanaullah
Raja Riaz submitted privilege motion to the assembly secretariat against Rana Sanaullah Khan for “lying to the House”.
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PC trade union: DCO told to de-seal registrar’s office
LHC ordered to “immediately” de-seal the office of PC Hotel trade union’s registrar.
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Football: Islamabad victorious in U14 clash
Islamabad outclassed Chaman Zone 3-0 in their National under-14 Football Championship match.
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Tennis: London offers Paes golden chance
The London Olympics offer Leander Paes the chance to outdo his father in the medals’ stakes.
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Cycling: Evans says sport leads drug fight
Contador received the sanction after testing positive for banned anabolic agent clenbuterol.
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Formula One: Low-key start for Williams
Williams unveiled their new FW34 car for the 2012 World Championship season.
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Cricket: Cultural tape-ball match held in SL
Pakistan Crescent Star XI and InfoMate participated in the first Pakistan Cultural Cricket Match held in Sri Lanka.
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Cricket: ‘Ponting cannot go on forever’
Steve Waugh has warned that Ricky Ponting cannot go on forever and selectors must start planning for his departure.
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Boxing: Pacquiao-Bradley fight on the cards
Manny Pacquiao has agreed to fight Timothy Bradley on June 9.
















































