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‘Honour’ Killings: 3 killed by family members
Three people, including two women, were killed by family members on Wednesday morning.
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Revolution Resolutions: Protest by Arab students
Students demanded that the Pakistan government help the people of Middle East.
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Lashkar-e-jhanvi: 4 ‘LeJ men’ sent to jail on remand
Four alleged members of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) have been sent to jail on a physical remand till June 3.
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Health: Emergency plan to combat polio
Virus poses international threat because Pakistan is one of last remaining reservoirs of endemic polio transmission.
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Sensitive Issues: PML-N should stop politicising security
Dr Babar Awan says PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif was politicising on sensitive security issues.
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Security at shrines: Surveillance capabilities upgraded
Shrines include those of Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Bhit Shah and Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
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Education: Plan to ensure 1m children enrolled
Four community colleges are being set up in Dadu, Naushero Feroze, Jacobabad and Khairpur.
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Road accidents: At least 43 people hurt in two crashes
At least 43 people were hurt in two accidents on Wednesday.
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Child marriage: Two arrested by Sukkur police
The Sukkur police arrested two accused out of the nine suspects booked for forcing a child marriage.
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Currency: Rupee eases, overnight rates decline
The rupee eased to 85.92/98 to the dollar from the close of 85.90/95 a day earlier.
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Council of common interests: PM terms PSDP change a major shift
The PM also told the meeting of the decision to allocate 10% additional financial resources.
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Sindh skills development project: WB approves $21m loan
The aim of the project is to provide vocational training to some 50,000 youth.
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Tragedy: Policeman killed in line of duty
The clash between the police and terrorists began when the latter attacked a security check post in the Shalotal area.
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Shootout: Seven killed over land dispute
The incident occurred in a far-flung mountainous area and the arrival of police also took time.
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Crime: Power pylon blown up
Unidentified persons blew up the main Wapda transmission line here in the Yar Hussain area of Swabi District.
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Shahzad Town: Nine booked for beating a couple
At least nine people were booked for beating a man and a woman on Wednesday.
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Saleem Shahzad Murder: CPNE to hold protest meeting
The meeting will be attended by members of the council and other journalist organisations.
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Loan write-offs: SBP to issue new guidelines
New circular will allow banks to retrieve loans written off under Circular 29.
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Pakistan does not wish to be aid-dependent: Haqqani
Pakistan's ambassador to US seeks greater trade between the countries to sustain development.
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WikiLeaks: Indian army poses as obstacle to Siachen solution
Diplomats cite Indian army's resistance to giving up its territory as reason for failure to reach solution.
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Waqar bears no grudge against Afridi
Waqar Younis sad to hear the former captain had decided to retire.
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Google reveals Gmail hacking, says likely from China
Suspected Chinese hackers tried hacking accounts of senior US govt officials and hundred others.
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US report urges duty-free access for Pakistan
Report says trade benefits would help Pakistan's economy.
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Abbottabad incursion, budget: PML-N to discuss party strategy
Nawaz to chair meeting of parliamentary party to discuss party strategy regarding commission.
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30 security personnel killed after cross-border raid
40 militants killed in skirmish which went on for 24 hours in a village in Dir region.
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PML-N divided over mass anti-govt campaign
Rallies against administration, parliamentary agitation being considered.
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Sindh, K-P state of affairs: Police stations understaffed
A report finds precincts across the country lack basic infrastructure facilities.
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Hampshire ask PCB for Afridi re-think
Hampshire keen to have Shahid Afridi playing for the Royals at some point in the season.
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NAB deputy chief’s appointment: SC reserves judgment on petition
Attorney general says bureau dysfunctional in the absence of chairman.
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Dangerous workplace: Chiniot factory blast kills four
Four workers were killed when a stone crushing factory collapsed after an explosion in its warehouse.
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18th amendment: Rabbani unhappy over Wasim Sajjad’s appointment
Expresses concerns over selection of a member from treasury benches.
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‘Most archaeological monuments remained safe from militancy’
Italian archaeologist talks about ‘safe’ excavations in the country.
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Remuneration disparity: Govt employees want uniform salary scales
Workers of some departments frustrated over low salaries.
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A question of faith: ‘Repeal blasphemy law or make it flawless’
Report documents the deteriorating state of minorities in Pakistan.
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Under the scanner: Civic agency keeps Supreme Court busy
Hearing of suo motu cases of irregularities in plot allotments by Capital Development Authority to be conducted.
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Chechens’ killings: Only four of 18 witnesses show up to testify
Tribunal head concerned if witnesses are under pressure.
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Against all odds: Mai Jori receives rousing welcome in Talagang
Mai Jori Jamali stood against an influential tribal chief in general elections from Jaffarabad District.
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Inspector in trouble for ‘uncovering scam’
Inspector stopped from attending training course for unearthing financial mismanagements of college mess.
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In protest: Jamshed Dasti relinquishes National Assembly seat
Dasti says he made the decision over govt inaction to repair damaged dykes.
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International Children's Day: Dwelling in the slums
Impoverished and seeking alms, Ali dreams of becoming a doctor one day.
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Heroin addiction: Escaping the dragon’s clutches
Teenage angst, peer pressure, dependence, among leading causes.
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Protecting the environment: Forests and Environment Minister talks to forest owners
Minister assures to protect the forests in K-P.
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Delimitation: New district to be carved out of Rawalpindi
Proposed district to constitute Murree, Kahuta, and Kotli Sattian tehsils.
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Committee proposed to discuss farm taxation
Committee of federal and provincial governments to develop a uniform approach for collecting agricultural tax.
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‘Overtaxing leaves little for reinvestment’
High corporate tax and low tax to GDP ratio is due to a very small section of the economy being excessively taxed.
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Shahzad’s murder: ISI comes out with rare denial
Punjab CM forms three-member body to probe journalist’s murder.
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Appointment: Four retired judges named for election commission
The parliamentary panel’s recommendation to be sent to PM for final notification.
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Loan write-offs: SC orders banks to issue new guidelines
Loans still being extended to evaders on phone calls, observes CJP.
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Abbottabad commission crashes before taking off
Justice Ebrahim refuses to join; PML-N rejects the body, SCBA raises questions over procedure.
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Exit strategy: Govt is not fond of military action, says Gilani
PM says government will not take dictation from anybody about N Waziristan.