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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.
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The dark side of cheap drugs
The pharmaceutical industry must be put under closer scrutiny so that those working honestly can be rewarded.
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Hafiz Saeed had the same teacher as bin Laden, Zawahiri: Report
Calls it an honour to have the same teacher as bin Laden and Zawahiri. Waved to bin Laden in 1982.
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IPL shut out of Pakistan cricketers due to BCCI: Lalit Modi
Ex-IPL chairman reveals BCCI arm twisting led to shut out of Pakistan cricketers, and auction rigging.
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‘Veena doesn’t represent Pakistan’
Ali Zafar believes that it is unfair to judge an entire country based on the conduct of one individual.
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In the name of change: 'PML-N biggest hurdle in Pakistan's destruction'
Those calling for change want to change 'not our system but our values, norms and traditions,' says Nawaz Sharif.
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20th amendment: PML-N, PPP agree terms for new Chief Election Commissioner
Deadlock remains on make up of caretaker government.
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Tribune Take: Washington sees reopening of NATO supply routes inevitable
US chooses to send a military officer rather than a diplomat, signifying a shift in strategy.
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'Unholy troika' detrimental to Pakistan: Imran Khan
Alliance between PPP, PML-N, JUI-F is destroying Pakistan politically and economically, says Imran Khan
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Senate committee to submit report on faulty meters in 15 days
A senator accused KESC of using faulty meters purposely because they result in high bill charges.
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Pakistan delays Mumbai prosecution visit
Alleged mastermind Lakhvi's counsel made a formal request in court to delay the visit until after February 12.
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Sibi Deaths: HRCP alarmed by protesters’ killing
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed serious concern over the death of two men in Sibi.
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Defence minister urges reopening of Nato supply routes: Report
Ahmad Mukhtar says government should negotiate new “terms and conditions” with Nato.
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Millions pushed into child labour in Pakistan
Rising poverty forces more children to work. Long-term psychological impact on youngsters.
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Afridi returns for Pakistan ODI, T20 squads
Misbahul Haq to lead the team in both formats; Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman and Wahab Riaz also included.
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Dead whale shark sold for Rs1.7million
40-foot long fish was found dead by the Charai Fishery ten days ago.
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SC admits plea against removal of Kayani, Pasha
CJ asks AG to take directives from the government on maintainability of the petition.
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Don’t judge Pakistan through Veena or me: Ali Zafar
Says public figures ride on controversy everywhere but it’s not the best method for a career boost.
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Decision to grant US citizenship to Dr Afridi not finalised: State Department
Victoria Nuland says the bill to grant Dr Shakil Afridi citizenship is moving through the Congress.
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SC gives govt 10 days to set up drugs watchdog
Apex court told that another medicine, Alfagril, also declared substandard; Lahore labs cleared of offence.
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Sri Lanka inquires about faulty pills
Tries to find out whether the faulty medicine has been imported by or sold in the Sri Lankan market.
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Karak rape case: Victim’s last hope hangs by a thread
Alleged rape victim Uzma Ayub’s daughter has been hospitalised after falling ill.
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Pressing for demands: Patients suffer amid AJK doctors’ strike
Doctors demand raise in salary, at par with their counterparts working in provincial and federal government hospitals.
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Approved: President confirms four judges
President Asif Ali Zardari has confirmed the nomination of four Additional Judges of the Lahore High Court.
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Flying low: Senate flays PIA’s performance
Calls upon government to take corrective measures.
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New controversy: AQ Khan dives into The Atlantic
Scientist breaks media ban to lay into magazine article, accuses reporter of ‘lies’.
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IP gas project: Alienating US, Pakistan and Iran signal firm resolve
Neighbours vow to ‘intensify’ work on the pipeline.
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JUI-F chief upbeat about US-Taliban talks
Fazlur Rehman says MMA may be restored, JI ‘the only hurdle’.















































