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Afghan endgame: Islamabad missed, but no surprises at Bonn
Pakistan and Iran acknowledged for bearing the burden of Afghan refugees.
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In the ‘name’ of God: Violence erupts in sectarian hotbed
Jhang district in Punjab has endured three decades of sectarian militancy.
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Livestock: Farmer loses four buffaloes to poisonous fodder
Farmer alleged that someone intentionally added poison to the fodder.
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Need to keep talking to US to avoid repeat of Salala: Munter
Munter says aid under Kerry-Lugar bill has not been suspended or blocked.
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Crime: Three kidnapped in a day
Three girls were kidnapped in three separate incidents in the city over the last 24 hours.
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Infrastructure: Boat bridge inaugurated
Cost of bridge estimated by the Engineering Department at Rs9.1 million, project was completed in Rs7.1 million.
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Ashura: No pillion riding today
Women, children, senior citizens, journalists and public servants were exempt from the ban.
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Annual Ceremony: Data Ganj Baksh shrine washed
968th annual ghusal (bath) ceremony of the Ali Bin Usman al- Hajveri, also known as Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh.
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Nato Attack: PML-Like Minded protest
Nato attack was a violation of United Nation’s Charter and international laws.
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Hindu Influence: ‘PEMRA is the relevant authority’
CM told PEMRA is the relevant authority to deal with such issues.
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Ashura: Stickers issued for all govt vehicles
Punjab government issued stickers to the Police Department as an added security measure during Ashura.
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PM Gilani interview: Business as usual?
The PM says Pakistan seeks good relations with the US, which ‘won’t take long’.
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Decision to boycott Bonn conference was a difficult one, says Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Qureshi says this decision will affect Pakistan’s diplomatic relations.
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Tribune Take: Veena Malik scandal, a publicity stunt?
Veena Malik's photo shoot, regardless of nudity, could be a publicity ploy by FHM and/or the actor.
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Children's Day: Compassion in five-star hotels, exploitation in the workplace
Those meant to be honoured on the Children's Day are not even aware that such a day is commemorated.
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Mix-up: India uses JF-17 Thunder on Navy Day masthead
Special report from the Indian Navy features Pakistan-China developed jet on masthead.
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Muharram processions: Security tightened across Pakistan
Interior ministry issues orders to restrain public, private transport near all Imambargahs.
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Pakistan says no change in position on Bonn conference
Pakistan says it has no plans to reverse decision to boycott conference on Afghanistan.
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Mukhtaran Mai gives birth to baby boy
Mai in March 2009 married police constable Nasir Abbas Gabol, who has five children from a previous marriage.
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Balochistan alert: Security tightened for Ashura
Over 5,000 police personnel, 27 platoons of FC and 500 Levies Force personnel deployed in and around Quetta.
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Land dispute: Man gunned down in Khuzdar
Muhammad Hayat opened fire at Lal Muhammad and his colleague over a land dispute.
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Three Pakistanis arrested in London, Malik takes notice
Interior minister asks FIA to investigate matter, produce report within three days.
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President to address joint session after Muharram
Memogate and Nato air raid in Mohamand to dominate the presidential speech.
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Election Commission opts for high-tech ballot papers
The papers will be machine-readable and similar to currency notes.
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There’s more to life than Memogate: Gilani
PM says he has asked parliamentary committee to redraft policies without army’s interference.
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Senate elections likely despite PML-N absence
PML-N plan to resign en masse when their movement ‘reaches its peak’.
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Nawaz paid Rs2.5m, Shahbaz Rs5m in taxes
Federal Bureau of Revenue reveals tax paid by Sharif brothers in the past year.
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NATO attack aftermath: Bereaved demand end to ‘America’s war’
Widow of soldier killed in Nato attack says the anguish is bitter because her husband died in an American war.
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Divisive issue: Biological Weapons Convention postponed
Pakistan was to sign a treaty on the dual-use of biotechnologies.
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In declaration of assets, Imran takes jibe at Nawaz
PML-N holds counter press conference, defends foreign remittances law.
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Fighting pretence: Highlighting the hidden imperfections in society
Art exhibition features work challenging the notions of preconceived beauty.
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Planning Commission: New growth strategy offers captivating vision for Pakistan
However, traditionalists are sceptical of the plan.
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SBP keeps rates on hold: Pakistan inflation risks are back on the radar
The rate-easing cycle has ended an increase is likely in Q2-2012.
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Anti-terror cooperation: Pakistan to rewrite rules of engagement
Instead of a complete breakdown of ties, Islamabad wants a treaty with Washington clearly defining its red lines .
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Nato air raid: No Bonn-homie, just sympathy from Obama
Absence of Pakistan, Taliban cast the meeting’s usefulness into doubt.
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Spousal violence: Man kills wife over petty issue
Neighbours said Ahmed would occasionally pull out a pistol and threaten to kill his wife over petty arguments.
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Challenged: MNA moves court against charges of rape
LHC magistrate says charge cannot be dropped at the investigation level.
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Conference: ‘Give persons with disabilities their rights’
Pakistan currently houses 17.5 million persons with disabilities (PWDs), yet no effort to secure their rights.
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Literary matters: ‘Pakistani novelists taking over their Indian counterparts’
Readers increasingly turn to South Asian literature originating from this part of the world, says French scholar.
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Cruel twist: An ‘honest mistake’ leads to a miscarriage
Mother loses baby after being misinformed that her child was missing.
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Law & order: Man booked for domestic violence
After wife's argument with her in-laws, man beats his wife, separates her from their four-month-old son.
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Busted: Nine gamblers held
Police seized Rs5,820, five mobile phones, a TV set and other items from them.
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Infrastructure: ‘New construction to boost local economy’
The new expressway from Swabi Interchange would ensure enhanced transportation facilities.
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Robbery: House burgled
A house was burgled in the RA Bazaar area on Saturday.
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Ashura: Rangers to be deployed in AJK
Rangers will be deployed in sensitive areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Ashura
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Rules of the road: Man killed in road accident
A speeding car hit and killed a man on Islamabad Expressway on Sunday while he was trying to cross the road.
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Nerves of steel: Battling adversities with courage — and a sewing machine
The 28-year-old aims to become the most skilled tailor in the city.
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Catching up with technology: Information officers to be trained
Shazia Marri said that information officers will be trained to keep up with emerging technologies.
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Still breathing: Villagers find a blind Indus dolphin
Approximately 15 kilometres from Daharki.
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Show of strength: PML-N to show its strength on Dec 10
It has also started lobbying with the nationalist parties.
















































