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Yemen power transfer: Saleh’s party delays vote
New mechanism requires a restructuring of the military within three months of Saleh signing the deal.
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Counterterrorism cooperation: High-tech vehicles gifted to FIA await clearance
Germany had undertaken to train, equip crime scene units in 2008-09.
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Relief for Pakistanis: FO told to approach Saudi govt on prisoner issue
Senate panel expresses concern over Pakistani prisoners’ treatment.
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Changing gears: New security software yet to be installed at major airports
The Integrated Border Management System will replace PISCES.
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Shahbaz Taseer abduction: Family denies receiving ransom demand
Shahbaz Taseer’s family has denied reports of a ransom demand for Rs2 billion.
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NICL scam: ‘DG FIA avoiding meetings led by Zafar Qureshi’
Sessions court gives FIA till Sep 17 to appoint a prosecutor.
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Alarming proportions: ‘Dengue out of Punjab government’s control’
Health authorities desperately struggle to overcome the epidemic.
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Karachi businessmen back off for fear of gangs
Business community divided over whether to become a petitioner in SC hearing for fear that the mafia will target them.
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Investigating violence: Khurshid Shah elected head of all-party panel
Parliamentary committee on Karachi, Balochistan violence elects its chairman.
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‘Neglected’ PML-Q quits in Sindh
Provincial cabinet members to meet Chaudhry Shujaat today in Islamabad.
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Ebad accepts Mirza’s resignation
Decision regarding his MPA seat will be made soon.
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TTP plans to kidnap top officials in exchange for Osama family
interior ministry advises govt departments and officials of law enforcement agencies to stay vigilant.
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In exchange for Bajaur boys, Taliban want comrades freed
A group of Afghan journalists is allowed access to the kidnapped youngsters.
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Restricted area: Danish ambassador detained near Osama hideout
Uffe Wolffhchel, his wife and a security officer were released after an hour.
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Abbottabad raid: Commission bars Dr Afridi, others from foreign travel
All people related to the incident will require clearance from the panel to leave Pakistan.
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Kesc protest: Workers demand release of leaders
the heavy rain caused them to disperse after only a few minutes of protest.
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Murder case: Chinoy’s murder suspects confess
The public prosecutor presented Chinoy’s laptop to the court and it was identified by his cousin
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Karachi violence: Babar Awan extends support to SC
Babar Awan, asserted that the government was capable of tackling the Karachi issue.
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Bridging the gap: Mandarin lessons will be beneficial
Mandarin would be brought to the college and university level also.
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Road accident: Ten die near Umerkot
The 25 passengers in the bus were on their way from Chachar to Umerkot
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Conservation: Historical sites damaged in rains
curators of Moen jo Daro, Makli, Bhambore and Umerkot Fort to assess the damages
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Reasons to be proud: Sukkur celebrates Defence Day
In honour of the day, many colourful events were arranged in the Navy Park near Rohri.
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Accolades: 17 scientists given productivity awards
All the recipients will also receive a commendation certificate by the PCST in a ceremony to be held by the university
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Higher studies: Deadline to apply for MBA admissions
deadline for the submission of MBA admission forms at the University of Sindh Dadu is September 10
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Deadline: Submission of examination forms
A late fee of Rs500 will be charged after the deadline, from September 20 till 29.
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Promoting Art: PC-1 of cultural academy reviewed
Academy would comprise of a 150 person-capacity hall, 11 classrooms, two dressing rooms and a display area.
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Hygiene-centric: Restaurants ‘selling diseases’ to foodies
Tourists complain of absence of food inspection and complaint system.
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Faulty inquiry: Sabzi Mandi SHO, subordinate suspended
The case of oil tanker theft was later resolved by CIA.
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Protest: Locals express anger at Afghan Taliban infiltration
People from Chitral and Dir demanded more border security and the return of abducted children.
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Terrorism risk: Diversions and blockades bring road rage and delays
Threats led to unprecedented security measures; residents irked by inconveniences; traffic snarls abound.
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War on terrorism: ‘US does not intend to leave Afghanistan’
Afghan media men say Pak-Afghan relations based on threats common to the two countries.
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Thyroid problems: For this pain in the neck, Pindi hospitals have no solution
Lack of medicines, diagnostic facilities mean that surgery is often the only option.
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Mighty blow: Demolishing structures that sprouted from farmland
CDA finally takes actions against the violators of agro-farms, hearing of suo motu this week.
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Campus violence: Student avenges failure, kills vice-principal
The self-confessed killer says he wanted to kill all of the teachers who had failed him repeatedly.
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Patriotism: Elevating the aces through art
Aviation artist talks about his love for the country.
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Off the Hook: ATC acquits six arrested
arrested on charges of torching government buildings, documents and vehicles in Aliabad, Gilgit-Baltistan
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Embezzlement Charges: FIA arrests utility store in-charge
FIA officials booked a USC store in-charge on Tuesday for allegedly misappropriating Rs3.6 million.
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Operation: Illegal bus terminal demolished
CDA Enforcement Department on Monday launched an operation against the illegally constructed, Faizabad Bus Terminal.
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Volatile city: Army chief takes stock, weighs in on Karachi
Directs Rangers to remain impartial; meets President Zardari.
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Hearing on Karachi violence: Critical SC rips apart police investigation reports
Referring to separate JIT reports and FIRs, court questions progress.
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Inspiration: If Sri Lanka can do it, so can we
“He is a man of the people and one can see it in how he interacts,” Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.
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Kidnapping & Rape: Eighth grader abducted from school and raped
“They took me in a car to an unknown place where they raped me,” she said.
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Police refuses to register FIR against doctor
SHO says two cannot be registered for the same incident.
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Red Tape: LHC seeks copy of revenue stamp order
Assistant advocate general told the court that the order had been issued in 1995 by the then chief justice of the LHC.
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Recruitment: Schools secy told to appoint 73 teachers
The petitioners argued that the scrutiny committee was illegal.
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Religious groups find lucrative sources abroad
Donations from UK to fund Karachi-Rawalpindi train march.
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Hum daikhen gey: Poets and intellectuals of the sub-continent remember Faiz
The conference aims to raise debate on a few aspects of Faiz’s work and ideology.
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Busted: 15 gang members arrested in August
DPO disclosed that police had arrested 15 wanted gangsters and recovered a large number of stolen items
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Rivalry: 2 killed, 1 injured over land dispute
Police said the two groups were engrossed in litigation over a long standing land dispute.
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Kidnapped: 2 teenage girls abducted
Two girls were kidnapped from various parts of the district during the past 24 hours.