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Contempt case: Fair trial impossible, insists Aitzaz
Bench snubs objection, asks the PM’s counsel to wrap up his arguments.
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Creating vacancies: BPO to create 500 jobs in telecom sector
Sybrid to partner with Telenor.
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Cricket craze: T-20 matches to start March 25
The tournament will run from March 25 to April 1 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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Nip, tuck, shoot: Girl shot dead, another injured in house
A teenage girl was killed and another was injured in an armed attack in Habibullah Gabole village.
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Murdered: Bullet-riddled body found
The body was placed in the mortuary of the Women and Children Hospital.
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Operation: Poppy crop destroyed in Khyber Agency
Operation against poppy growers is underway and the desired results would be achieved within a week.
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Robbery: Bandits decamp with loot worth Rs10m
Lal Khan, a government contractor told the police that three armed bandits wearing masks barged into his house.
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Nuclear security: World leaders to discuss policies
Over 53 heads of state and international organisations will participate in the summit to highlight nuclear terrorism.
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Annual women week: Students show their creative sides
The theme of the Nazam category was “Khawab Lay Lo Khawab”.
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Workshop on Dengue: ‘Poor teamwork can lead to more risk’
About 35 doctors from various hospitals of the twin cities were trained in the workshop, to better handle dengue.
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National workshop: Fighting food insecurity and malnutrition
PM elaborates on the recently-launched National Zero Hunger Programme.
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Death anniversary: ‘Rename chowk in honour of Bhagat Singh’
He was hanged on March 23, 1931 for conspiring to explode a bomb inside Central Legislative Assembly of British India.
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Conference: ‘Climate change at its current trend could cost Pakistan $14 billion a year’
Germanwatch placed Pakistan as the “most affected” country for 2010.
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A rare exhibit: Depicting isolation of the human condition through art
Kamal Hyat’s painting exhibition opens at Nomad Art Gallery.
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Timely rescue: Unwanted for some, most wanted for others
Police arrest couple for sale of abandoned babies.
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World Water Day marked across twin cities with caution, hope
Speakers underscore the need to conserve and recycle water to fight health hazards and scarcity.
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Arts and Crafts Village: CDA revokes deal with NGO; reinstates former director
FIA submits report pointing out irregularities in award of contract to Indus Heritage Trust.
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The BackBencher: And they all lived happily ever after
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement also backed the motion to have Rahim’s seat vacated.
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Salmaan Taseer, Meera, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy to be decorated with civil awards
President had approved 189 civil awards in addition to military awards.
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Consumer court: Lighting company sued
Petitioner said a company representative, had approached him in April 2011, and told him about a new lighting system.
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Art café: Naeem Amjad’s work on display
The paintings are priced between Rs40,000 and Rs65,000.
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Governance: $5.7m USAID funds for south Punjab
Policy, government oversight, public-private partnership and organisational development would be the priority areas.
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Opposition: PML-N leader defends Rahman
Iftikhar Khan accused Khan of degrading religious leaders ‘at the behest of his Jewish supporters’.
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Laptop distribution: PU told not to fund ceremony
Ahmad Bajwa submitted that PU VC had sanctioned Rs30 million.
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Agricultural Purposes: Fourth Hari Melo to be held on Sunday
Inaugurated by the national assembly speaker, Dr Fehmida Mirza.
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Jumping Ship: Former PML-N leader joins MQM
Sardar Mushtaq joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday.
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Largest painting by numbers attempt today
A team of 1300 people will try to paint ‘Colours of Pakistan’ theme from 8 am to 5 pm on Friday.
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Family feud: Youngster killed, brother injured
Qasim died on the spot while Azam was taken to a hospital where his condition was described by doctors as critical.
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Spring: Flower show concludes
Camel show remained the main attraction for the visitors at the festival.
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Liquor business: Four arrested in two raids
The raiding team seized 10 liter liquor from the suspects’ custody.
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Shooting: Three injured in robbery attempt
Two robbery suspects, were chased by villagers and shot and injured near Chak 154/Murad.
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Power outages: Protest drive from March 27
Traders and industrialists associations of Faisalabad to launch a country-wide protest movement against power outages.
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Nasrullah Warraich: Bar Association pledges more protests
LBA president Chaudhary Zulifqar Ali said that the lawyers will not sit idle until Warraich’s killers were arrested.
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Cash generation: LHCBA will apprise PM of low funds
“The bar has invested Rs25.5 million in term deposit. This cannot be used as it is a source of regular income,” LHCBA
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Pakistan among 12 countries that may be hit by US sanctions over Iran oil
Other countries facing potential sanctions include China, and India.
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Cricket: Capital outplay Pindi Gymkhana
Electing to bat, Pindi Captain piled up 201 runs in the allotted 35 overs for the loss of eight wickets.
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Bridge: Marathon team eyes national event
Precision Marathon team will defend their title in the National Bridge Championship.
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Football: WAPDA secure third position
After overcoming Navy 4-1 on penalties at the KPT Football Stadium.
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Formula One: Schumacher calm on ‘W-duct’ row
Admitted the device, which channels air-flow to reduce drag, gave his team an edge.
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Football: Napoli advance to Italian Cup final
Napoli defeated Siena 2-0 to reach the Italian Cup final.
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Golf: Woods at full swing for Bay Hill test
Woods says he is back at full strength after a tendon strain.
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Boxing ‘Pacquiao will retire in 2013’
Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum admits that he is concerned by the Filipino’s recent comments.
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Cricket: Brilliant England win Sri Lanka tour match
The tourists surpassed a stiff target of 359 from 64 overs with four wickets and 20 balls to spare.
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Balochistan Assembly: Unmask those ministers who support criminals, demand members
Ministers deplore deteriorating law and order situation in province, increasing kidnappings.
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Alamgir: Late honours for a legend
Set to receive the Pride of Performance award, Alamgir discusses his struggle for financial and medical help.
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President chairs meeting over Karachi's extortion problem in Islamabad
Zardari directs provincial, federal law enforcement agencies to to take action against culprits.
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SC CJ nominates Justice Shakirullah Jan as temporary CEC
Zardari appreciated outgoing CEC's meritorious services in strengthening electoral process.
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NAB rejects Sheikh Afzal's Rs3b plea-bargain deal in Bank of Punjab scam
Says it will determine the amount again in proportion to the actual amount borrowed.
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Ceremony: LCWU, Plan International sign MoU
University also launches first e-newsletter.
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Rehman Malik hopes US would consider PCNS recommendations
Interior minister laid foundation stone for monument in FC Headquarters.

















































