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Paper Trail: Man sentenced to 5 years for forgery
The accused was also charged with extorting money from people
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Rivalry: 4 injured in shoot out
The four men were transferred Nishtar Hospital in Multan and are reportedly in serious condition.
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Deadly Stakes: 1 killed, 2 missing in swim contest
Rescue officials said they were unable to locate the two men but would continue their search.
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Caught On Tape: PFUJ demands safety of cameramen
The PFUJ would continue to raise its voice for the journalists’ community.
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World Blood Donor Day: Motorway police to hold blood drive
The programme aims to create awareness about the importance of blood donation.
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Alleged Suicide: Man found shot dead
A motive for the murder could not be ascertained. The police have begun investigating.
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Tragedy: Woman killed in road accident
The woman, who was in her 50s, was shifted to the Benazir Bhutto hospital where she was pronounced dead.
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Currency: Rupee unchanged, overnight rates rise
The rupee hit a record low of 86.50 last month.
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Economic efficiency : ‘Privatisation leads to profitability’
Restructuring PSEs was necessary to reduce the burden on the budget, and improve public service delivery.
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Electricity : ‘Demand rises 3,000MW in one year’
The government would soon decrease power outages as 572 MW
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Paddy: Faisalabad to produce 48,000 tons
The Punjab government has fixed the paddy sowing target at 4.49 million acres in the province.
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Iran-Pakistan: Business council to be established soon
Iran is keen to invest in Pakistan’s power, gas and Halal meat sectors
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Launch On August 14: Business trains with free meals
At least Rs220 million will be spent on the renovation of these business trains.
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Balochistan Instability: One killed in Quetta blast
According to the official sources, a bomb was attached to a bicycle, which was parked on the Shahra-i-Ghulistan Road.
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‘More Blood-More Life’: World Blood Donor Day today
This theme reinforces the urgent need for more people to become life-savers by volunteering to donate blood regularly.
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Election Victory: Gilani congratulates Turkish PM
Gilani congratulated him on the third consecutive success of the Justice and Development Party in the elections.
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Malik Assures Haideri: Passport office to be opened in Kalat
The interior minister assured Haideri of the resolution of the problems on a priority basis.
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Indian foreign secretary due in Pakistan to discuss Kashmir
Rao expected later this month to discuss 'peace and security, Jammu and Kashmir as well friendly exchanges'.
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Foreign aid to be used for reconstruction of schools: Gilani
Prime Minister says funds from Friends of Pakistan, World Bank to be used for construction of thousands of schools.
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Police remove bomb from Jafarabad railway track
40 kilogram remote control bomb was planted on a railways track near Jafarabad.
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Bogus votes: SC gives ECP 2 weeks to file report
Action in wake of petition, filed by Imran Khan, seeking revision of electoral rolls and reform of electoral process.
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Extra judicial killing in Lahore: LHC asks govt to review appointments
LHC asks govt to review appointment of CCPO and DIG Operations. Hearing adjourned for 15 days.
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Cameraman who filmed Kharotabad incident released from custody
Quetta police released the cameraman who filmed the incident in Kharotabad after detaining him for almost an hour.
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‘More blood. More life’: No check on ‘life-saving gifts of blood’
There is no system for licensing of blood banks; no legislation to cover safety and quality of blood transfusion.
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When life is on the line: Replacement blood donation restricts quantity required by blood banks
Around 1.6 million units of blood are collected per annum from about 1 per cent of the population.
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Pims non-medical staff observes strike against administration
Banners listing demands were removed before the PM’s visit to hospital.
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Budget crunch: Education and health projects at crossroads
Employees of the projects protest fearing closure.
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Civic agency gets bail: ‘False’ FIR leaves police embarrassed
Police chief quashes report after directions from PM house.
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Rehabilitation continues: Peaceful Swat blocks Taliban comeback
Malakand operation commander gives an insight into the post-militancy scenario.
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Say no to tobacco: Smoking is a licence to kill
Students of Khyber Girls Medical College present posters on hazards of smoking.
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Together we rise: In a fragmented society, a harbinger of unity
Dr Mubarak Ali speaks about the possibility of social change, role of change agents.
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2009 assault: Verdict in GHQ attack case may be out soon
Military court completes court martial proceedings against 11 accused.
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US personnel exit ‘almost complete’: Official
Paramilitary official explains security was enhanced to ensure safe departure of US personnel.
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Cut motions and defence ministry — more noise and chaos in the offing
We are all set to witness more chaos and noise in the national assembly this week.
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Saleem Shahzad’s murder: Shariat court CJ to head new commission
Journalist community to discuss the new govt move.
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Regional cooperation: SCO summit opens today
President Asif Ali Zardari will highlight Islamabad’s perceptions on key issues.
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Securing journalists: IFJ raises alarm over deaths
‘Five journalists have died in Pakistan so far this year’.
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Disaster management: Provinces told to craft flood fighting plans
NDMA suggests guidelines to be completed before monsoon.
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Short-handed: Running busiest emergency, LRH lacks staff
Appointments of at least 70 doctors yet to be made at the hospital.
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Official visit: US transfers $190m for Watan Card programme
US Deputy Secretary of State acknowledges complex relationship.
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Senate proceedings: ‘Armed forces shouldn’t engage in commercial ventures’
ANP senator hits hard at finance minister’s plan to audit the defence budget.
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Somali pirates release Pakistani hostages
Foreign captives to be taken to port and be shipped off to home countries.
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Budget 2012: Most legislators fail to show up for AJK budget
Session starts three hours late as the house struggles to reach quorum; Rs44.5 billion budget unveiled.
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Kharotabad incident: Driver tells tribunal he was ‘pressured’
Police surgeon tells tribunal the baby died after his mother received 11 bullets.
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NLC scam: PAC sets deadline for military report
Nisar sends note to committee, defence secretary remains noncommittal.
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Upholding democratic values: PML-N lambasts army’s ‘meddling’ in politics
Sherpao warns against separatist sentiments.
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Suicide hit in Islamabad: Guard loses life, saves bank
Four people were injured in the attack that took place at 2 pm.
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US establishes contact with Mullah Omar
Former Afghan Taliban spokesman is said to have facilitated the contact.
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In rare meeting, military brass seeks president, PM’s support
Armed forces’ delegation includes all three service chiefs, CJCSC and defence secretary.
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Pakistan, india: Protesters demand increase in cross-LoC trade
Pakistani and Indian governments are supposed to review list of trade items every quarter.