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Polio eradication: Polio cases decline sharply in 2011
Around 69 cases of polio have been registered in Pakistan in 2011, down from 144 in 2010.
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Flood relief in fata: Army-sponsored activities under way
Two consignments of relief goods for the Orakzai and Kurram agencies have already been dispatched.
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Karachi violence: Lawyers split over army intervention
Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan told reporters that calling in the army to restore peace was not unconstitutional.
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Entertainment: Pakistani radio channels for Indians
Farmers in Indian Punjab settled along the Pakistan border tune into Pakistani FM radio stations.
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Khyber news team attack: Fata Lawyers Forum condemns attack
The lawyers’ body also demanded the government to provide full security to journalists.
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Land dispute: Man kills elder brother
Two people were killed while another one committed suicide in Mansehra district.
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Karachi violence: Gilani vows to take all stakeholders on board
PM says all parties to be taken on board to deal with Karachi situation.
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Majority of Pakistanis interested in TV ads: Poll
A majority of Pakistanis take a high or modest interest in watching TV advertisements.
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Girls outnumber boys in Rescue 1122 prank calls
Data revealed that 0.53 million prank calls were received from girls; 0.46 million calls from boys.
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Release of water by India worsens flood in River Sutlej
Water level rising in river as inflow becomes 28,000 cusecs and outflow 24,000.
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MET office expects more rainfall in 24 hours
Scattered rain with isolated heavy falls expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir during next 24 hours.
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Reaffirming ties: No rift with China over fighting militants, says Khar
Minister questions report that Pakistan was haven to militants in Xinjiang.
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Libya rebels hunt for Qaddafi after compound captured
Qaddafi urge sresidents to "cleanse Tripoli of rats", says he took to the streets without being recognised.
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Senate panel: Progress report sought on NICL scam probe
New evidence has the potential to bring to the surface many hidden aspects of the NICL case.
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Ashyana Housing Scheme: Punjab govt told to explain appropriation of darbar land
Advocate general says govt has started welfare projects in Baba Noor Shah’s name.
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Got halal: Advertisements for halal food on the rise
Scientists believe drawing a distinction between halal and non-halal vaccines is a futile endeavour.
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Creating awareness: Radio, TV stations in FATA planned
Eight FM stations will broadcast programmes in local languages.
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Supreme Court: Finance secretary to explain SECP chief’s selection
Appointment challenged on basis of conflict of interest.
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Drought recovery funds for Balochistan embezzled
Audit finds irregularities worth Rs57.4 million in funds.
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Hunza riots: G-B chief minister and speaker at daggers end
Last week’s violence has widened the rift between Mehdi Shah and Wazir Baig.
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Bloody rebirth: Rebels overrun Qaddafi compound
Senior Libyan diplomat says the country will be fully liberated within 72 hours.
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UN appeal: Protect diplomatic premises, rebels told
The secretary-general stressed the need for national unity, reconciliation and inclusiveness.
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Minister’s assassination: Taliban behind Bhatti’s murder, says top cop
Senate panel raises concern over the high acquittal rate for terror suspects.
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Scam investigation: SC renews push to get Hajj probe chief reinstated
Govt refuses to relinquish services of Hussain Asghar due to G-B security situation.
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Flood Damage: Predicting river behavior
The system is based on IBM’s already powerful weather modeling system call Deep Thunder.
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Toxic Liquor: Sub-inspector’s house raided
the police arrested one person for the preparation of toxic liquor while Rind managed to flee.
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Hand Grenade Attack: Four accused remanded till Aug 29
Four suspects were remanded to Kalakot police custody till Aug 29 by an Anti-Terrorism Court
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Strong-Arm Tactics: Banker kidnapped
A private bank official was kidnapped near Bhiria city in Naushehro Feroze district.
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Gunned Down: Villager shot near Ali Abad village
Dhani Bux alias Dhanu Borrarron was shot down by four armed men shot at Ali Abad
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Caught In The Act: Robbers hold family hostage
The family said that the robbers took away cash, gold and other valuables.
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Registration Open: Two-day course on trauma care
two-day basic primary trauma care course in Najmuddin Auditorium at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre on September 8
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Big Plans: Govt approves KBCA Tower Building
The Sindh government is set to go ahead with a 41-floor Tower Building in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
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Bureaucratic Shuffling: Lala Fazlur Rehman to continue, says CM
CM took notice of news reports that the DCO had taken dual charge as the administrator of the CDGK.
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Currency: Rupee recovers from record low
The rupee closed slightly firmer at 86.90/96 to the dollar
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Potatoes: Pakistan among top exporters to Russia
In first 7 months of 2011 Russia imported 2 times more potatoes than in whole year of 2010
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Fuel adjustment charges: Nepra asked to increase power tariff
Nepra) to increase the electricity tariff by Rs2.07 per unit under the monthly fuel adjustment charges for July
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Uzbekistan: Investment opportunities highlight
textiles, energy, pharmaceuticals and leather to further enhance bilateral trade between both countries.
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Nab Appointment: Reply sought from law ministry
The petitioner said the post of NAB Punjab DG could not be filled until the offices of chairman were filled
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Punjab University: BEd exams from September 14
The BEd Section will remain open on August 27 from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
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Hoarding, Price Hike: Punjab, Centre’s replies sought again
a petition challenging their role in controlling the price hike and hoarding by the vendors in Ramazan.
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Youm-I-Ali: CCPO praises police performance
The CCPO also appreciated the efficient and highly professional conduct of the Lahore Police during the procession.
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Off Track: Railway track restored
PR has restored railway tracks near Liaquatpur which were suspended after a locomotive collided with a bogie late
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Stray Bullet: Girl killed while cleaning gun
15-year-old Mehwish was cleaning her father Mansoor Ahmed’s gun when the trigger was accidentally pushed.
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Conversion: Christian youth embraces Islam
Kareem asked Muneer Bhatti to recite the kalma and changed his name to Muhammad Muneer.
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School Books: NGO distributes 5,000 free text books
NGO distributed text books among 5,000 deserving the students attending public schools across the province.
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Off The Rails: Man killed after falling off train
Sajjad, 30, fell down on the ground from a running train near Novelty Bridge Railway Crossing
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Busted: Six gamblers held
The police also seized Rs10,500 stake money and other valuables from them.
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Three Gangs Busted: Looted items worth Rs1.95m seized
The police recovered gold ornaments, two motorbikes, one car, Kalashnikov, two 30-bore pistol and electronic equipment
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Appointment: Yousaf new SSP Islamabad
Malik Muhammad Yousaf (BS-19) has been appointed as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Islamabad
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Violence: Two die in separate incidents
A woman and a man were killed in separate incidents in Taghur village on Tuesday