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Overlooked: Already neglected, govt schools now face closure
Nearly 41 schools threatened due to non-payment of rent.
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Day One: New police station ‘welcomes’ inmates
Robbers confessed to their involvement in several recent robberies.
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Overloading: Stuff ‘em in like chickens
With no new buses added in the last 25 years, overloading causes grief to commuters.
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In Rawalpindi, a baby with two faces fights for survival
The mother had two prior normal deliveries; doctors give low possibility of survival.
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Nabbed: Attempt to smuggle 40 kg of hashish foiled
City police foiled an attempt to smuggle over 40 kilograms of hashish
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Tragedy: Man drowns while fishing
Police sources said that Faheem, 30, a resident of Abbottabad was fishing in Korang Nullah.
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Taxila: Three killed, four injured in road accident
Police sources said the driver of the bus took a wrong turn along a portion of the road undergoing repairs.
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FROMUN ’11: Fun and discussions on local and global issues wrap up
Students discuss the situation in Kashmir, Afghanistan, Palestine and Iraq.
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Dengue outrage continues, 44 admitted in hospitals
Hospital authorities confirm only one death due to dengue in Rawalpindi.
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Meddling with past: ‘Contempt of heritage’ earns contempt of court
CDA, ICT officials issued notices as construction continues near Buddhist caves of Shah Allah Ditta.
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Mother of all thefts: Thieves clean workshop, take jewellery worth Rs120m
Goods stolen include diamonds, gems, gold and cash; workshop is located on the first floor of the owner’s residence.
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Dengue outbreak: 11 more deaths push toll to 88 in Punjab
Shahbaz Sharif releases funds, provides field hospitals, issues NOCs for imports.
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Fighting dengue: WHO sends dengue experts to Pakistan
Ministry of foreign affairs continues to look overseas for assistance.
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Sialkot lynching case: Convicts file appeal in Lahore High Court
Say the court gave out the verdict ‘under pressure’.
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Not wanted: Bosnia tribunal did not seek ex-ISI chief’s ‘custody’
Tribunal says Karadzic asked General Nasir to be available for interview but withdrew the call.
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Hazara incident: Commission inspects crime scene
Committee is headed by Home Secretary Naseebullah Bazai.
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Drunk in Cantt: ‘Hooligan’ inspector suspended
The senior superintendent of police for operations suspended an inspector who was arrested for “hooliganism”.
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Salmaan Taseer case: No remorse as defence wraps up arguments
Qadri’s lawyers point to governor’s conduct as ‘justification’ for murder.
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Punjab police: Three senior officers transferred
Inspector General Javed Iqbal transferred three police officers.
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Militancy: Security forces kill top TTP commander
DPO says police opened fire when they came under attack from militants.
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‘No time and respect’: World Bank, IMF chiefs refuse to meet Pakistani delegation
‘Highly successful’ meetings were however held with lower management officials.
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Fighting militancy: 15 insurgents killed in Dir firefight
At least 13 militants slain in Orakzai air blitz.
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Floods 2011: ‘Crops, food, livestock completely destroyed’
UN rapid assessment shows most have lost their livelihoods; figures likely to grow.
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National security: President summons parliamentary session
Session convened at time when US is considering option of surgical strikes in N Waziristan against Haqqani network.
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Talking tough: ‘Pakistan not responsible for security of US forces’
PM Gilani condemns ‘propaganda blitz’ in policy statement; Kayani meets Centcom chief, Khar stays on the offensive.
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Going against the Palestinian cause would have serious consequences for France, says academic
The Arab Spring shows that people wish, want and demand democracy, French CG.
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Rare victory: Pakistan wins stay order against Indian dam
Court of Arbitration grants Islamabad’s request against the Kishanganga Dam.
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Industrial areas endure 8-hour power outages
Drop in gas supply curtails electricity production at KESC.
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National Twenty20: Cup Karachi braced for more crash and bang
Players vow thrilling show; organisers hope for huge turnout.
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Pakistan not complicit with Haqqani network: Gilani
Gilani called on the US to work with Pakistan to form a coherent policy over Afghanistan.
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Wedding bells for Atif Aslam?
Aslam has denied that he is involved with any one or has plans of marriage in the near future.
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What Pakistan should do
Economists see Pakistan surviving only as a part of the South Asian economy, growing along side India and China.
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If at first you don’t succeed, blame Haqqani
It is time to evolve a policy which best serves interests of Pakistan, this should not be done by the military only.
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Islamabad’s Anna Hazare
Pakistan’s Akhtar failed because his protest targeted the traditional elite and the corruption of the middle-class.
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Economic consequences of going it alone
Businessmen are prepared to withstand loss of US and IMF umbrella, though lack of government action disillusions them.
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Kashmir and Palestine have right to self-determination: Khar
Pakistan stands by Palestine's statehood bid, just resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
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India tests nuclear-capable missile
Shourya missile has a range of 700 km and is capable of carrying a 1,000 kilogram warhead.
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Palestinian UN joy, but uncertainty lies ahead
The membership push prompted the peacemaking international Quartet to offer a new proposal for negotiations.
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Federal minister: Bhatti new adviser on national harmony
Dr Bhatti is the elder brother of Shahbaz Bhatti.
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Balochistan: Two more suspected of Congo virus
Two people were admitted to the isolation ward at the Fatima Jinnah Chest and General Hospital in Quetta.
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Mastung Attack: President asks for inquiry report
Interior Minister Rahman Malik called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilwal house in Karachi late on Friday night.
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Sialkot lynching case: Convicts file appeals in LHC
Men convicted by ATC Gujranwala file appeals against their sentences in Lahore High Court.
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Floods ravage lives, cotton crop in Sindh
Three killed, thousands effected by epidemics in flood-hit districts of Sindh.
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US CENTCOM chief in Pakistan, meets General Kayani
Officials discuss Haqqani network and cross-border raids from Afghanistan.
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Ten militants killed, two hideouts destroyed in Upper Orakzai
Security forces target hideouts through gunship helicopters in Mamoozai, Dabori, Ali Khel and Mala Khel area.
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‘Irrigation, drainage system Pak’s greatest challenge’
World Food Programme director visits Pakistan to see how UN can gear up to meet needs of millions of people affected.
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Govt approaches lenders amidst credibility crisis
Pakistan asks World Bank, ADB to carry out damage and need assessment.
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Scenting danger: Dogs of war
Currently 100 sniffer dogs are risking their lives daily to keep Islamabad safe.
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Dengue outbreak: Cases in Punjab reach 9,402
Virus claims eight more lives in Lahore; CM thanks Sri Lanka for assistance.
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Rs250m provided to Lahore as other districts look on
Released for payment to Lankan experts, procuring medicine, creating awareness.

















































