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Missing person case: Court issues notices to respondents
Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi issued the notices.
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Anti-polio: Three-day campaign to start on June 13
Health executive district officer was directed to work with the heath department in order to achieve a 100% target
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Diplomatic ties: Russian Day to be celebrated Sunday
Russian Federation will celebrate its 20th Russian Day on June 12.
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Preventive measures: ‘Dengue is not limited to the monsoon’
Civil hospital’s professor suggested that people boil water before consuming it
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Ticket prices: Passengers protest against Rs50 increase
The station master shut his office and was not available for comment.
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Water shortage: Farmers protest unequal distribution
The protestors demanded that officials take immediate notice.
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Form submission: KU evening programme deadline June 11
Candidates can submit their forms at the university’s UBL counter at the Silver Jubilee gate
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Training programme: UN-HABITAT trains PCO workers
The programme focused on updating the existing geographic information system (GIS) for the PCO offices
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Performing arts: Music academy at Mehran Arts Council
The Arts Council deputy director will collaborate with musicians to develop the academy’s curriculum.
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Photography Ticket: Court seeks reply from PHA
Muhammad Tariq complained that the PHA had imposed Rs50 ticket for taking snaps of Minar-i-Pakistan
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State Department: Knowledge about wanted list denied
State Department spokesman said that strong, stable and prosperous Pakistan is in the interest of the region
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Agriculture Boost: ‘Biochemistry must be promoted’
UAF Vice Chancellor said it’s important to focus on basic sciences to make progress in the field of applied sciences.
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Pak-Argentina: ‘Expedite process of mutual interests’
The two sides also agreed that it was important to have an exchange of parliamentary delegations
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Acknowledgment: Meezan Bank receives awards
The award brings to light a highly successful and record-breaking year for Meezan Bank.
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Science And Technology: Pakistan, Sudan to enhance cooperation
Both the sides expressed the desire to enhance the existing cooperation for the benefit of the people.
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Mumbai Attacks: India wants action against ‘culprits’
India’s Home Minister wants Islamabad to take action against the “real culprits” in order to restore confidence.
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Pakistan Economy Watch: Budget not for women entrepreneurs
No step had been taken to improve the quality of life of women involved in micro or large businesses
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Pak-Afghan Border: Six suspects arrested
The suspects were intercepted by security personnel deputed at the Shamozai check post.
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Mutual Benefit: Agreements with Argentina discussed
Pakistan and Argentina on Wednesday emphasised the importance of areas of mutual interest.
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Ex-ISI Chief: ‘Unlikely OBL lived for years in Pak’
The chief also rejected frequently made suggestions that individual ISI agents might have helped the al Qaeda leader.
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SHC defers hearing till June 16
NOCs not reinstated, Afridi’s central contract remains suspended.
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India tests nuclear-capable missile
The Prithvi-II has a striking range of 350 kilometres and is capable of carrying a 1,000-kilogramme warhead.
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Twitter Alert: Shock, horror at Rangers killing
Twitterati voice shock and anger over Rangers shooting incident in Karachi.
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Rangers killing: Youth laid to rest, condemnations pour in
Scores of people attend funeral prayers of 19-year-old matric student who was shot dead by Rangers in Karachi.
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Celebrated Indian artist MF Husain passes away in London: Reports
According to Indian media reports, celebrated artist Maqbool Fida Husain passed away in a London hospital.
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Bank of Punjab case: Court absolves lawyers of wrongdoing
Chief justice asks NAB prosecutor for details of defaulters.
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It’s not the poor who support militants: Report
Survey reveals that the poor dislike militant organistations more than the middle-class.
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Seminar: ‘Use modern techniques to promote Urdu’
Prominent Urdu scholar stresses need for training teachers and promoting literary interests using new techniques.
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Seven booked for injuring Chinese engineers
Infuriated villagers attacked the Chinese engineers with clubs and axes after dispute.
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Minorities :‘Us and them’ – what divides Pakistani identity
Jinnah Institute report urges policy reform to counter discrimination against minorities.
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Property fraud: Punjab govt baulks at legal action in land scam
The land in question was fraudulently sold to a private party by PCBL management.
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GBLA session: Gemstone mining banned
Award of lease for mining questioned; excess office space, Eye Vision Hospital discussed.
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Arts and Craft Village: A village built upon legal, financial faultlines
Audit of Indus Heritage Trust reveals mismanagement in the upkeep of a CDA project.
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Health woes: Allied hospitals making do with no money
After the 2010 floods, no official funds have been allocated for the three hospitals of Rawalpindi.
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Talk: Musings over a free world
People talk freedom of expression at Socrates Café.
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Buried in red tape: Govt runs budget overruns without parliament’s approval
Fiscal deficit for outgoing year to close at 6.2% of GDP, not 5.7%, as declared by the finance ministry.
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Folk festival: At K-P’s pavilion, chappali kabab, Khattak dance main attractions
Visitors enjoy local food in the presence of traditional music.
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IDPs: Thousands returning to their hometowns
UNHCR established warehouse in Bajaur and Mohmand to provide basic household supplies to returning families.
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Economic survey: Posing for the poverty picture
Rising food prices could undermine poverty reduction, human development.
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Targeting minorities: No friend to Ahmadis in Faisalabad
Pamphlets calling them liable to be murdered and inciting people to kill them being openly distributed.
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Chinese company proposes $15b scheme
Three Gorges Project Corporation proposes $15bn for hydroelectric project and $50m for survey.
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Free, compulsory education: Provinces urged to make necessary legislation
Under Article 25-A of the constitution, education is a fundamental right.
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Pull your sleeves for an entrance fee bicker at the Lake View Park
Visitors unhappy as CDA imposes fee on entry to the park.
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Kharotabad shooting: Parliamentary panel to visit the site
NA human rights panel to send fact-finding mission to inspect site.
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New opposition leader: Senate chairman to revisit his decision
Senator Haideri defends his appointment, saying that Chairman Naek’s decision was in accordance with rules.
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CNIC to serve as tax number from January 1
Parliamentarians demand retirement benefits on par with senior civil servants.
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Saleem Shahzad Case: As family struggles, authorities drag their feet
Family of Saleem Shahzad forced to move out of their rented residences in Islamabad and relocate to Karachi.
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Rangers shooting: Extrajudicial killing caught on tape
Shah was pleading with the Rangers personnel to let him go.
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Revealing the numbers: PML-N wants spy agencies’ budgets made public
Information ministry also refuses to divulge details about secret fund used to ‘influence public opinion’.
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Foreign investment: Pakistan, a hard sell for investment chief
Key to winning the confidence of investors is innovation: Mandviwalla.