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Gas shortage: Crisis not to end anytime soon, says Engro
World’s largest ammonia-urea manufacturing plant fails to operate at optimum level.
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'Aqeel key to Davis Cup victory'
Coach to focus on country's tennis ace with customised training.
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Cricket: WICB to cut contact with Ramnarine
The board, however, said it will continue to engage WIPA over issues concerning players.
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Boxing: Amir backs Mayweather
Believes that Floyd Mayweather Junior's September opponent Victor Ortiz is not in the same class.
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Will the Taliban talk peace?
The Taliban leaders worth talking to are mostly located in Pakistan; hence Pakistan should be approached.
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‘Coke Studio’ Season 4 Episode 3: Great discoveries and wasted talent
The latest episode showcases diverse performances.
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No to operation in North Waziristan Agency
Operation against Haqqani network will move Afghan Taliban groups against battle-stressed Pakistani security forces.
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Rangers killing: ATC to conclude trial in 7 days
CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry had ordered the case proceedings to be completed without any delay:
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CJ appoints Justice Saqib and Justice Iqbal as heads of commissions
Justice Saqib to head the Saleem Shehzad murder probe while Justice Javed Iqbal to head the Abbottabad raid probe.
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Public-sector employees to lose select privileges
Prime Minister Gilani takes decision at special cabinet meeting. PIA employees to lose free tickets.
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Collision: 1 killed, 4 injured in crash
A boy was killed and four others were injured when a coaster crashed into a motorcycle-rickshaw
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Taking a stand: CDG announces auction of contracts
EDO Finance will supervise the auction.
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Suspensions: Two police officers dismissed
The RPO also ordered a departmental inquiry against both men and directed them to report to the Police Lines.
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Misconduct: UAF student suspended
According to UAF officials a student was accused of misbehaving with a female student.
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Divisions: 2 new branches for Mepco
Two new revenue offices will also be established for the newly formed operation divisions.
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Health department: Doctors to be hired on ad hoc basis
Health Secretary ordered his department to fill all vacant positions for doctors as soon as possible.
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Tragedy: Girl crushed to death by dumper truck
The accused driver escaped arrest.
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Campus security: KU student groups sign code of conduct
The participating groups included IJT, PSF (Basharat group) and PSF (Kausar Group), and PSA
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Robbery: Four men loot bus on highway
After the robbery, passengers blocked the highway to protest against the robbery.
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Educational facilities : Govt library to undergo renovations
The new library will also have air-conditioning facilities and a photocopy machine.
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On the run: Two suspect escape from police custody
The DPO suspended A-Section SHO Noor Muhammad Abro, arrested two duty officers and lodged cases against them.
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Collision: Two killed, eight injured
The collision was between a bus and an oil tanker on National Highway
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New financial year: SALU’s new budget
An amount of Rs944.6 million was approved for the financial year 2011-2012
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Inflation: Sugar prices go up
The government rate is Rs61 per kg.
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Thief caught : Residents beat up motorcycle thief
Residents beat the thief up and handed him over to the police.
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Recovered: Hostage released, six dacoits arrested
Police also seized weapons from the dacoits.
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Gas supply: Bangle factories close in protest
The factories were shut down for 15 days in protest against policies of the OGDCL.
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Diplomatic ties: Germans want to ‘understand Pakistan’
Pakistan and India should improve their relations so the countries could benefit from one another, Germany
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Panjpir blast: Victim succumbs to injuries
Abdul Basit was injured in the suicide blast at the Khyber Super Market few days ago
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Diamer-bhasha dam: Displaced people stage protest
The residents of the valley condemned the move
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Toddlers among 9 dead as NATO admits Tripoli raid
NATO acknowledges it was responsible for civilian deaths in Tripoli after Libyan officials showed reporters 5 bodies.
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Statements against Awan: LHC dismisses petition against Sanaullah
Court says Babar Awan should move the court himself if he has any reservation against Rana Sanaullah.
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Militants attack Mohmand Agency, six people killed
Over 70 armed militants attack houses of local peace committee members.
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Mullah Omar key for US in Afghan talks: Experts
Mullah Omar's location remains a mystery.
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AJK elections: Deadline to remove party banners extended
The Election Commission extended the deadline for political parties in AJK to remove banners and posters until 4 pm.
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Pakistan Railways purchases goods worth Rs3m for double the price
A document revealed that Pakistan Railways purchased items worth Rs3 million rupees at double the price.
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Former MNAs still travel on public funds: Report
A report revealed that some former National Assembly members still travel by air on public funds.
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Crackdown: Gang of criminals busted
Police recovered two 12 bore guns, 8 mm gun and 25 live rounds.
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Paediatric concern: Newborn quadruplets under intensive care
Premature babies being fed through NG tubes, kept under hygienically suitable conditions.
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Swat peace festival: Fireworks and music amid tight security
The festival will have about 15 sporting events, four of which are exclusively for women.
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Capital encroachment: Laws, promises and a delicious piece of pie
Capital Development Authority (CDA) promised to stop allowing the use of private property as office space.
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Shisha smoking: More than just a puff of smoke
RCB received complaints from public claiming the shisha centres to be involved in drug and liquor sales.
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Preserving an endangered culture: a counter perspective on ‘shisha’
Huqqah became ubiquitous; a primarily youth-based sub-culture grew around what now has a bad rep for being hazardous.
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Dirty cops: Inquiry against police officials ordered
Nasreen Bibi complained to RPO that police personnel in RA Bazaar area entered her house and threatened her daughters.
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Awaiting justice: ‘Incest’ victim, family face life threat
Police refuse to book suspect.
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Bad investment: Continued terrorism in Kurram, the real facts
Thousands of Upper Kurram Agency tribes are besieged and Parachinar has been cut off from the rest of Pakistan.
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Draining water: Decision on Attabad Lake tender soon
FWO failed to excavate spillways to drain out water.
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JUI-F calls for initiating talks with militants
Military, political and religious leadership should be engaged: Fazl.
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Gojal’s transport woes: Natco to launch 70-seater ferry service in Attabad lake
The Rs15 million fully enclosed boat will provide a comfortable ride to passengers.
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Tourist hotspot: Timeless beauty and healing powers of Garam Chashma
Despite attracting generous turnover, site lacks access road and drinking water.