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Gilani confused over Supreme Court directives to write letter
Says he is confused in which case he had to write the letters to Swiss authorities.
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Coalition endorses Nayyar Bukhari, Sabir Baloch nomination for top Senate seats
They will stand election for Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate on Monday, March 12.
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Up, up and away: Captured smuggling victims set free
Smuggled falcons released on court order; smugglers still not located.
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As Mehrangate is heard, PPP, PML-N trade barbs
Awan calls on Shahbaz Sharif to appear before SC, Roedad Khan be made respondent; PML-N say PPP rewarded Asad Durrani.
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Directives to write letters to Swiss authorities sent to AGP office: SC
Prime Minister to submit compliance report by March 21.
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Book launch: Lessons on how to lead a company
Enthusiastic authors and intelligent audience reflect a deep willingness to succeed.
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Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jamat ban on US directive, says Ludhianvi
Maulana Ludhianvi says Ahl-e-Sunnat a school of thought, ASWJ considers this a ban on Ahle-e-Sunnat followers.
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MQM, Manzoor Wassan resolve to end extortion in Karachi
MQM leader Farooq Sattar briefs media on how the party is trying to end extortions, kidnappings in Karachi.
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Awan asks Sharif to present himself before SC
Information minister criticises all those who are trying to malign the Pakistan Peoples Party.
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Oscar comes home: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy reminisces her golden moments
Pakistani filmmaker, winner of an Oscar award, narrates how she felt like a star.
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Five accused involved in Kohistan incident arrested: Rehman Malik
Interior minister, heading a meeting in Gilgit, says investigations into incident being carried out by 2 teams.
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US Deputy Secretary stresses commitment to Pakistan
Tom Nides meets Sherry Rehman, says US has provided over $2.6b in civilian assistance to Pakistan since October 2009.
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FC boss contests figure of missing persons
Says the list is exaggerated as those hiding in Afghanistan, India are also included.
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Honour killing: Eloped couple on the run after jirga orders execution
Militia constituted to ensure implementation of the jirga’s decision.
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Joint session: President to deliver fifth address
Officials unclear if parliamentary address will also cover Pak-US relationship.
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Christianity to Islam, and back: 60-year-old woman disgraced for reconversion
Seema Bibi was tortured, her head shaved, and paraded through the streets, garlanded with shoes.
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South Waziristan: US drone kills 12 militants
Official said the attack took place in the Mandao area on the border.
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PHC chief justice hopes 2012 is year of recovery
Missing persons’ plight tops the agenda of lawyers’ gathering.
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Fresh warning: Taliban threaten attacks if OBL widows not freed
Also hurl threats at woman honoured by Washington for courage.
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Names finalised: PPP keeps key Senate slots in hand
Nayyar Hussain Bukhari as chairman, Sabir Baloch deputy and Ishaq Dar leader of the opposition, sources say.
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A black day: Musharraf’s frontal assault on judges remembered
Black coats condemn former military strongman’s ridicule of judiciary.
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No ‘external pressure’ for action against Waheeda: ECP
Dispels speculation that SC had pressed the ECP into imposing the ban, cancelling by-poll results.
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The new spymaster: Aabpara’s new top gun
Islam is among the batch of officers who have been ‘groomed’ by the Chief of Army Staff in the ‘new...
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101 Years: Dawoodi Bohras celebrate their leader’s birthday
His birthday is celebrated on 20th Rabi ul Akhir.
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The chosen one: Lt Gen Zaheerul Islam named new spymaster
The Karachi corps commander will take over from Shuja Pasha.
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Final session: Senate endorses Human Rights Commission
Unanimous agreement reached after upper house makes amendments.
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Making hay: PTI prepares to seek rivals’ disqualification
PTI might go to the Supreme Court with a fresh petition to seek disqualification of former PM Nawaz Sharif.
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Interference in politics: Former ISI chief blames Gen Beg for poll rigging
Court admonishes Beg for ‘contemptuous’ comments; petitioner calls for treason proceedings.
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Polio drive: One more Hyderabad area listed as high-risk
A one-year-old infant was diagnosed with polio last month in the Sehrish Nagar area.
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Investors asked for more time before 3G auction: PTA
Dispute over payment schedule also said to be a factor.
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Fiscal discipline: Government tightens its belt and lowers spending
Economic managers generate maximum savings from non-development allocation.
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Partnership: PTCL to connect 1,400 HBL branches
Deployment of primary and backup data connectivity, IT equipment, support and maintenance in HBL branches.
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Cash management: Standard Chartered, Chevron ink deal
This was the first such mandate awarded by Chevron to Standard Chartered globally.
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Pims blood theft: New report expected on Monday
Committee to probe an attempted theft of infected blood from the hospital.
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Currency: Rupee gains against dollar
rupee ended firmer at 90.70/78 to the dollar
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Bilateral Cooperation: Turkey to support development
Rapid mass transit, solid waste management and development of Ankara Park in Islamabad.
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Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat banned in Pakistan: Report
The new notification, not publicly announced, has been issued based on schedule-one of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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Militant incursions: Two check posts set up near Khyber Agency
Insurgence infiltrate settled area to target security officials and locals.
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Art: Divided between beauty and nature
Women and landscapes serve as Changez Sultan’s muses in exhibit.
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State of the land: The grim realities of living in Rawalpindi
Water shortages, encroachments, broken roads among issues faced by residents.
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Reviving tourism: Provision of facilities, security stressed
Pakistan has immense potential to attract tourists if the government gets serious in reviving the tourism industry.
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‘Working with Sharks’: A biting story of workplace harassment
Author Fouzia Saeed handed out prizes to painting competition winners.
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Family feud: Man shot dead for refusing to pardon his son’s killer
One suspect had been released after being convicted of killing the murdered man’s son.
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Roadside ‘dentistry’: Where clean teeth come cheaper than a toothpaste
Rawalpindi quacks offer cut-rate dentistry services; doctors highlight risk of disease; health department...
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Busted: Bomb defused, 25 terrorists held
Police and bomb disposal squad rushed to the spot and diffused the eight-kg bomb.
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Chandni chowk: Flyover to be inaugurated today
The length of the flyover is 403 metres.
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Pensioners’ plea: Govt told to resume Gozara Allowance
Official of the Accountant General’s Office said about 125,000 pensioners would benefit from the order.
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Hajj operators: Reply sought from ministry
Petition seeking details of Rs28,000 collected by Hajj Tour Operators under the head of ‘ministry charges’.
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Jailed for fines: CJ seeks list of convicts who can’t pay
CJ suggested government form a fund for the payment of diyat, qisas and fines for prisoners who are poor.
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Orient lab collapse: Police get 4-day remand of owners
The factory owned by the men collapsed resulting in the death of at least 24 workers.
















































