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RDA gets new boss: Former DG under scanner
Probe initiated against Makeen Shahbaz for obtaining promotion unlawfully.
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Nathiagali bustling during Eid holidays
Nathiagali, Khanaspur, Ayubia and adjoining tourist spots were favourites for picnickers
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Healthcare in ashes: BHU burns to ground in Battagram
Fire ravaged building, most equipment and medicines inside; negligence alleged; terrorism ruled out.
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A mixed bag of Eid offerings
While some went picnicking to scenic locations, most complained of loadshedding.
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Eid revellers throng Tarbela Lake
Picnickers and water enthusiasts flock to lake; much improvement in facilities still needed.
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Medical education: Inspired by Cuba, students hope to overhaul Pakistani health care
Pakistani students in Cuban medical schools discuss their aspirations, experiences.
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Joys of togetherness: Eid festivities bring back smiles
Traditional cuisines, Eidi, new clothes and “family time” marks the religious occasion.
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Crime: Midwife strangled to death
Bibi, 40, was returning from a nearby village after buying milk when unknown men allegedly intercepted her in the area
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Development Funding: Rs50m for Swabi UCs announced
CM said the government accords high priority to development, education and health sectors
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Crime: Man injured while resisting robbery
He was on his way home when two armed motorcyclists intercepted him in the area and tried to snatch valuables.
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Analysis: Why UN statehood for Palestine is pointless
Palestinians view the move by the PA president as a safeguard against a popular uprising similar to the Arab Spring.
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Just and unjust: A prisoner’s thesis
Abrar Shah struggles to reform the prison he remains an inmate of.
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Arresting target killers: Malik warned me to stop or army will topple govt, says Mirza
Fiery former Sindh minister leads rally, addresses public gathering in Lyari.
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China-Eurasia Expo: President calls for enhanced rail, road, air connectivity
Zardari meets Chinese vice premier, CEOs of major companies.
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Broadband growth: Pakistan among top countries
Pakistan has recorded around 46.2 % growth in the number of subscribers and is placed fourth on the list.
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Business community woes: Unregistered SIMs termed root of all criminal activity
All efforts to control crimes fail to show tangible results.
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SOS: Emergency cell set up at DHQ Hospital
patients can seek any additional information at the main desk at 041-9200143-44.
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Building Bridges: Work to start on Benazir Bridge
Benazir Shaheed Bridge on the Indus River would commence this year.
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Clean up Act: Banking on Eid
Large crowds thronged to the banks of the River Chenab near Head Marala for picnics during the Eid holidays.
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Water Works: Grant to replace 50-year-old pipes
Government has released a grant of Rs 50 million for the early replacement of rusting water pipelines in the district.
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Bearings: Orientation for undergrads from today
The orientation session for the incoming batch of bachelors of sciences students at LUMS will kick off on Saturday.
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Skill Development: Training for 680 flood-affected
Residents will be trained for hospitality and construction sector jobs
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Feast festivity: Eid draws Lahoris outdoors
Parks, historical sites popular choices for celebrating families.
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Deja vu: The monsoons arrive late, but Sindh still sinks
Hundreds of houses washed away and thousands find themselves homeless for Eid.
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Pak-Afghan reconciliation — IV
Taliban told Karzai that they want an office in a neutral country so they can negotiate without Pakistan interference.
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Aisam withdraws from mixed doubles
Injury to partner Peschke forces last year’s runners-up to pull out.
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Police constable arrested for allegedly molesting Chinese woman
Chinese woman engineer lodges FIR with police.
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Hockey: FIH president to visit India soon
FIH President Leandro Negre will visit India for talks with Sports Ministry officials.
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Football: ‘Real, Barca may abandon La Liga’
Valdano said the gap between the wealthy pair and the rest of the teams in La Liga was likely to get bigger.
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Golf: Winning still the goal for Donald
A field of 99 will tee off in the opening round.
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Football: Late winners spare Aussie, Japan blushes
Australia were just four minutes from a humiliating home draw with Thailand before Alex Brosque’s late strike.
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Athletics: Gebrselassie wins major Spanish award
Ethiopia’s marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie won Spain’s Prince of Asturias sports award.
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Motorcycling: Capirossi to retire at end of season
Former 125 and 250cc world champion and winner of 29 grand prix, has announced his intention to retire.
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Motorcycling: Stoner looks to secure title
He now holds a 44-point lead over reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo.
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Rusty Pakistan put to the sword
Mawoyo carries bat as hosts rack up 412, Pakistan reach 116 by close on day two.
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The battle of Karachi
Karachi has a big chink in its armour: it can be paralysed by a single call; by the MQM.
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18 dead, 700 homes destroyed in Sindh rains
Authorities set up 96 relief camps sheltering 20,000 people.
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Education in Pakistan: 64 years of complacency
We are bound to have a major catastrophe on our hands.
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My school is fab and yours is trash! — The culture of dissing
During my A-levels, I noticed that students from established schools have a tendency to diss schools like KU.
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No progress in Pakistan, Afghanistan eco projects: Medvedev
Russian president says his country ready to invest "millions of dollars" in joint energy projects.
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Qaddafi says he will not surrender
"Even if you cannot hear my voice, continue the resistance," Qaddafi said.
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Regional summit: Russia offers to pour money into Af-Pak energy projects
The four nations also agreed to work more closely to combat extremism and drug trafficking.
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Lawyers fight for Pakistanis in Afghan 'Guantanamo'
Suspects are held at Bagram time without charge, with no access to outside legal counsel, in inhumane conditions.
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Zardari arrives in Tajikistan, seeks trade, energy, and anti-terror relations
Zardari meets Tajik and Afghan Presidents, discuss Afghanistan security, bilateral and trilateral relations.
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Clinton calls for reconciliation in Libya
Says work does not end with the end of an oppressive regime, coming days will be critical.
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Flash floods kill 8 in Sindh
Rains in Rahim Yar Khan flood houses, many buildings collapse, 52 injured.
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Flight woes: 132 Pakistani passengers stranded in Jeddah
Passengers trapped in Jeddah as three day flight delay continues.
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Tit for tat: IndianDefence.com hacked to avenge Defence.pk defacement
"Pakistan Cyber Army" defaces IndianDefence.com in ongoing cyber battle.
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Pakistan fully supports revival of Eurasian corridor: Zardari
Tremendous opportunities for economic collaboration between the two countries, says President.
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Illegal land occupation: Lashkar-i-Taiba accused for dispute
The FIR revealed as many as 50 nominated accused – including eight unknown armed accused.