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Somali pirates: ‘Hostages to be released next week’
Burney said arrangements for their release have been completed.
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The (not so) king’s speech
I often recall the depressing scene of Delhi that prevailed during the reign of Bahadur Shah Zafar.
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Armed clash: One killed, 10 others injured
The victim’s body and the injured men were taken to Chandka Medical College Hospital Larkana.
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Out of turn: Court suspends police promotions
SHC ordered that the cases would be re-examined.
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Karo-kari: Woman shot dead by her cousin
The victim was working at her house when the accussed shot her and fled.
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Convocation: FUUAST graduation on June 22
The graduates have been asked to collect their registration cards from the campus.
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World environment day: Seminar on forests organised by SALU
Sindh chief forest conservator, Rahim Bux Awan, said nearly 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood.
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Matrimonial dispute: Gunmen kill man at home
The victim’s body was taken to taluka hospital.
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Currency: Rupee gains slightly
The local unit had eased to 86/86.05 on Monday.
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Weather Report: Possible cyclone threat on Friday
Low pressure in western Bombay and Eastern Arabian Sea is proceeding towards Oman Coast
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Saleem Shahzad’s Murder: SC moved to form a judicial commission
Journalists and members of the electronic media shall be included in the commission.
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Sialkot Lynching: Victims’ family urges speedy trial
Victims' uncle criticised the investigation conducted by the joint investigation team.
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Appeasing Balochistan: Kayani meets student officers
The address was followed by an extensive interactive session.
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Public sector entities: Privatisation on fast track basis
The target of privatisation of Public Sector Entities will be successfully achieved on fast track basis.
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Automobiles: GST to increase cost of goods
Zero-rated exemption was detrimental to the already adversely-affected commercial automobile industry.
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Economic slowdown: Strike affects industrial zones
The breakdowns occurred due to line faults or other technical faults.
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Telecommunications: PTCL launches video phone
The video phone called Video Con is an efficient communication tool.
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Dispute: Chinese engineers attacked
The special security guard of the Chinese engineers, sensing danger, opened aerial firing to disperse the villagers.
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Afridi-PCB row: Imran Khan slams 'suicide attack' on Pakistan cricket
Khan blames the saga on lack of unaccountability among PCB, says frequent changes in captaincy destabilised team.
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WikiLeaks: India told US to beware of Pakistan’s ‘game’ in Afghanistan
Indian govt official said Islamabad would show “fabricated” evidence of alleged Indian misbehaviour in...
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Provinces unite in refusal to allow agricultural tax
In a special meeting, provincial representatives said provinces will not allow agricultural income to be taxed.
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Rangers arrest 8 in Kasur for illegally crossing border
Rangers arrested eight people from the Kasur area for illegally crossing the Pakistan border from the Indian side.
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US-Pakistan cooperation has yielded results: US State Department
US State Department spokesman says cooperation with Pakistan is in America’s long-term security interest.
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Saleem Shahzad murder: Petition to form judicial commission filed in SC
A petition was filed requesting a judicial commission to investigate the murder of slain journalist Saleem Shehzad.
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NICL hearing: Rs41m transferred to 30 accounts, SC reveals
Court hearing reveals Rs41 million was transferred to 30 accounts of Amin Faheem's wife and another person.
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Mumbai attacks trial wraps up in Chicago
US prosecutors say Pakistani-born Tahawuur Rana was involved in 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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Family seek proof of Ilyas Kashmiri’s death
Kashmiri's family say they have not seen him in six years. Nor has he sent money.
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Milestone: Express 24/7 pens contract with US TV channel
Link is launching a weekly programme Link Asia, a 30-minute slot, in partnership with Express 24/7 on June 10, 2011.
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Pak-Afghan Commission: Upper Dir incursion to figure in talks with Kabul
Incursions reportedly carried out by the Afghan army and sponsored by US, Nato forces.
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Shirking responsibility: Senators skip crucial budget session of parliamentary panel
Panel to scrutinise the Finance Bill prepared by bureaucrats.
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G-B assembly passes Civil Servants Act
Opposition members criticise CM, governor.
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Everest climber lands police trainer’s job
Sadpara says he expected more from the govt, but ‘something’s better than nothing’.
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Developments: Headway made in identifying Bhatti’s murder suspects
Police claims two suspects fled the country.
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Literary expressions: Poetry collection depicts subjective, objective themes
A poetry book “Khawab Zinda Hain” launched.
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Minority MPAs to protest during budget session
Under pressure, CM notifies Muslim minister to present Punjab budget.
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Deaths at PIMS: Deaths caused by infection due to procedure: Report
Inquiry committee holds submits its report to PIMS executive director.
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Gender intervention: Change in socio-economic system to improve situation
Various studies on women empowerment in the post-flood scenario launched.
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Kharotabad killings probe: FC statement contradicts police version
FC personnel say the police opened fire at the Chechens first; police claim that FC fired at them without permission.
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After derailing the Leh Expressway: RDA taken to court over money matters
FWO wants its sureties back from Rawalpindi Development Authority.
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Abbottabad commission: Sharif gives govt until June 30 to form panel
PML-N chief threatens en masse resignation from assemblies if commission not formed.
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‘People’s tribunal’: Asma for civilian oversight of military budget
Speakers warn of a further deterioration in political, economic, cultural spheres.
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Pak-Norway collaboration: Culture is our priority: Robert Kvile
Norwegian envoy opens conservation lab, storage building at Lok Virsa.
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Four held for alleged links with Ilyas Kashmiri
Intelligence agencies raid house in Millat, arrest four and recover important documents.
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CDA urged to take better steps to protect ancient trees
Citizens’ body demands listed trees to be in institutionalised under civic body legislation.
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G-B development: Govt allocates Rs19.2 billion for 15 projects
Federal government funds allocated under PSDP-2011-12.
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Preservation woes: French officer’s monument in a shambles
Obelisk honouring Sikh army officer who fought British forces is crumbling.
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Accused released on bail: Gojra carnage case deferred for a year
Decision taken due to absence of five witnesses who were not in the country.
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Dyke breach case: SC orders implementation of flood commission report
Govt asked to pay compensation to flood victims.
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Pakistan to replace ‘insecure’ US border watch software
Govt rejects US offers to upgrade PISCES border security watch system, decides to replace with local software.
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Bureaucrats’ perks in jeopardy: No more rides on taxpayers’ expense
Govt mulls ban on purchase of vehicles for development projects.