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Burning Concerns: Woman set on fire by in-laws
The girl’s in-laws were unhappy with the union and the family quarrelled frequently.
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Accident: Teenager crushed by speeding van
Police officials have registered a case and started an investigation.
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Outstanding Research: KIU teacher wins award
The award was given to Dr Khalil in a ceremony organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature
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Heavy vehicles: Ban extended from May 22
The home department also extended the ban on the plying of heavy vehicles carrying water and construction materials
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Accident: 19 people hurt in bus-truck collision
Airport police impounded the vehicle but they have yet to register the case.
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Youth entrepreneurship: Seminar at SALU
Over 100 business students from the university have so far been trained to start their own business.
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Environment: FIRs for tree felling
The CDGK statement said that they are trying to protect the environment.
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Karo-kari: Two men die in clan battle
According to the residents, the clashes began over an old karo-kari dispute.
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Medical facilities: Precautionary measures for prisoners
Many prisoners are living with diseases, including hepatitis, tuberculosis and psychological illnesses
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Salu: Exam schedule announced
Examination controller has announced the schedule for all regular and external BA, BSc, BSc and BCom Part-I exams
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Stake: HBL acquires 14% shares of NJI
The bank has acquired 4.362 million shares of NJI.
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Power outages : Over 600 factories about to collapse
Constant interruption in supply of of gas and electricity has paralysed business activity in Punjab.
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History review: State Bank seeks borrowers’ data
SBP pointed out that institutions were either not providing the requisite information or were providing incorrect data
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Machinery: PTA slams withdrawal of duty exemption
The industry is already facing a tough time, while the government continues to take anti-economy decisions.
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Crime: Police officers shot dead
Unidentified armed men shot and killed a forty-year-old Nadeem Akbar
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Assistance: Malaysian HC providing speedy welfare
Pakistanis who overstayed in Malaysia were provided with all out assistance to regularise their prolonged stay
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Violence: Two killed in Peshawar
Unidentified gunmen sprayed a volley of bullets at a woman
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150 Years Of Lawrence College: Govt to issue commemorative Rs20 coins
The government will issue 100,000 commemorative coins worth Rs20 on Saturday
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The tobacco industry might get an open field following devolution
The tobacco control cell might become “dysfunctional” after the health ministry is devolved to the provinces.
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Deprived of the fruit of their labour
Speakers demand laws for labours on the ILO conventions and UN Covenant.
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Under threat: Security of security installations tightened
Police report points out ill-equipped, insufficiently secured police stations, colleges.
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Decay of Kund Park into a ‘wasteland’
Losing charm of its wildlife and beauty, park has hit rock bottom after floods last year.
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Reforestation: Murree blues to turn green with forests
2,300 acres recovered by WWF, forest department in 2010.
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Nuke talk: Pakistan is being ‘discriminated’ against
Speakers highlight the negative attitude of the international community towards Pakistan’s status as a nuclear...
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Increasing dam’s life: Feasibility study on de-silting Tarbela in June
Ensuing project will increase dam’s storage capacity if go-ahead approved.
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Crossing The LoC: Two boys handed over to Indian army
The boys has mistakenly crossed the Line of Control.
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Pakistan Navy braces for a ‘wave of attacks’
Investigators make headway on alQaeda links.
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Mass resignations: 13 IVS teachers give up their seats for 21 chairs
Indus Valley School faculty, students and administration emerge from exhibition row.
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Hard to let go: Ex-NAB Punjab chief still using official facilities
Mehmood had been ordered by the LHC to step down as his contract has expired.
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Mumbai attacks: Prosecutors assure court on recording Kasab’s statements
The LHC found Kasab’s statement not admissible in Pakistan.
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Yaum-e-Takbeer: Unlike ’98, Pakistan is completely isolated, says Sharif
Calls for accountability through independent commission; terms govt ‘incompetent’.
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Post-Bin Laden: 153 killed in seven blasts in K-P so far
Since the al Qaeda chief’s killing, TTP has claimed responsibility for all the blasts.
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‘Stop agencies from tapping politicians’ phones’
ANP leader terms the practice ‘a breach of the parliamentarians’ privileges’.
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Militancy in Swat: ANP leader, two others killed in grenade attack
Muzafar Ali Khan, his guard and a policeman were murdered by militants.
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Preserving Kalash culture: The big fat Greek festival
The Joshi fest is all about the Kalash endeavouring to appease their gods.
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Banks asked to adopt data security standards
SBP deputy chief says no bank can survive without IT infrastructure.
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2011-12 Budget: Parliament session called on June 3
Federal Minister for Finance will present budget during the first sitting of lower house of parliament.
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Hillary’s visit a ‘course correction’ exercise: FO
Pakistan and India to hold talks on Siachen on May 30.
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Punjab pleads for foreign loans, but quietly
Punjab government pushes National Economic Council to approve new international borrowing ceilings.
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PNS Mehran: 'Air force action could have saved navy assets'
Inquiry committee says ‘inside job’ not just on navy’s part.
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CNG prices to go up by 15% from July 1
Petroleum ministry turns down proposal to increase gas tariff on quarterly basis.
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Police, FC men involved in Chechens’ shooting suspended
Judicial tribunal asks authorities concerned not to transfer any of the officials involved in the brutal killings.
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Galloping into reckoning
Hissam Haider is Pakistan’s highest-handicapped polo player.
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Djokovic extends perfect start at French Open
Five-time champion Nadal, Sharapova ease into last-16.
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One year after attack on Ahmadis
Dozens are killed each year in attacks based on belief. In 2010, this number stood at 99.
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Nawaz Sharif favours doctor for executive post in Faisalabad
Doctor, who rendered services during pre, post-operation stay of Sharif, to be given post that is yet to be set up.
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PIA resumes Safari flight service after 6 years
Safari flights will fly from Islamabad to Karakoram, K2 and other northern areas.
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France to stop selling heavy military equipment to Pakistan: Report
France makes decision in order to ease Indian concerns and hopes to extend success with Indian armed forces contracts.
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PNS Mehran: Investigation reveals terrorists attacked base in 2 groups
One group targeted the P3C Orion aircraft, the other entered the flight line building.
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India again denounces US military aid to Pakistan
India has denounced US military aid to Pakistan which it says is being used by Islamabad against Indian interests.