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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.
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Paying respects: Death anniversary of Khursheed Begum
Observe the 26th death anniversary of Khursheed Begum, mother of MQM chief Altaf Hussain, today.
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High death: Toxic alcohol kills PPP worker
Agha Anees Ahmed Ujjan, a Pakistan Peoples Party worker, died on Sunday night after consuming poisonous liquor.
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JuD fans anti-India sentiment by rickshaw
Regulation of advertisements on rickshaws urged.
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Child castration case: Bail plea hearing adjourned
Hearing of a bail plea postponed, filed by a man arrested on charges of castrating a two-year-old child.
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Police welfare fund: Four suspended over embezzlement
Officials’ involvement in misappropriation of Rs4.961 million.
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Suicide: Man burns himself over quarrel
A youngster set himself on fire over an argument with his wife
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Polo: Pessi win Polo Cup (Sport – brief)
Pessi defeated Addisio 7-6.5 in the final of the Seasons Canola Polo Cup held at the Lahore Polo Club yesterday.
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Football: FA hire lawyers for Rooney appeal
The English Football Association have hired an external legal firm to help with Wayne Rooney’s suspension appeal.
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Golf: McIlroy wins Hong Kong Open
The US Open champion came from three strokes behind heading into the final round.
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Snooker: Higgins survives major scare
Higgins eventually claimed the deciding frame to win the best-of-11 match 6-5.
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Football: Brazilian legend Socrates dies
Former Brazil captain Socrates died aged 57 from an intestinal infection.
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Boxing: India confirm event participation
A PBF official confirmed that the Indian squad comprising six boxers will arrive in the country.
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Boxing: Cotto defeats Margarito in rematch
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican champion improved to 37-2-0.
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Tennis: Serena, Venus downed by Italian duo
The Italians triumphed 3-2 in the Fed Cup-style match.
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Obama calls Zardari: 'NATO airstrike not deliberate'
Obama, Zardari reaffirm their commitment to US-Pakistan bilateral relationship.
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Chaudhry Nisar takes on the Kaptaan in asset war
Imran Khan has earned millions and not paid taxes for 20 years, says Nisar.
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The might of children
Children have too often been dismissed as relatively useless members of society.
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WHO trains lady health workers to tackle gender based violence
More than 500 Lady Health Workers and Lady Health Visitors from AJK trained.
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‘Women want sexual health advice’
Free medical camp attracts more women than men.
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For minorities in Pakistan, persecution never ends
Over two dozen graves in an Ahmadi graveyard desecrated in South Punjab
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Tennis: Ferrer consolidates Davis Cup lead
David Ferrer beat Juan Martin del Potro to hand Spain a 2-0 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final
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Basketball: Five matches set for Christmas Day
NBA released the first portion of its shortened schedule with the season set to open with five games on Christmas Day.
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Football: Euro draw sets up dream clashes
A fierce contest can also be expected when world and European champions Spain meet Italy in Group C.
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Golf: Eagles lift Woods into lead
Overnight leader KJ Choi and Matt Kuchar shared second place on 139.

















































