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Osama bin Laden raid reenacted in Counter Strike
Gamers replicate Al Qaeda leader’s compound as new mission map for popular first-person shooter video game.
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Asma Jahangir calls for judicial probe into Abbottabad operation
SCBA president says Pakistani govt should not compromise on its sovereignty and national interests.
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Last rites: Dr AQ Khan’s brother buried
His funeral prayers were offered at Rehmania Masjid, where Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan was also present.
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Commonwealth games: Sri Lanka boxer stripped of gold medal
Stripped of his Commonwealth Games gold medal after he failed a second doping test for a banned steroid.
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Football: Zidane defends Blanc in quota row
Urges national coach Laurent Blanc not to resign over a racial quota row which has thrown the game into turmoil.
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Protest: Rally in favour of ISI and Osama
The protesters burnt effigies of US President Barrack Obama, as well as posters and the US flag.
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Slapstick sport: Kabaddi where slapping scores points
A unique kabbadi match was recently played in the district as players were given points for slapping their opponents.
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Computers and taxes: New system allows instant refunds
Locals in the area appreciated the new measures and said that these would allow them to process their taxes instantly.
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Education: GCU gets funding for library
HECP has also approved construction work on a new Basic Science Block for the campus.
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Wapda: Durrani tours Mirani Dam
Wapda chairman Shakil Durrani visited the Mirani Dam Project.
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Road safety: The ‘L’ is for learner
The CTO said that many accidents had occurred due to the carelessness and negligence of learners.
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Animal care: UVAS Centre starts cancer treatment
UVAS has been performing close to 100 surgeries every day and has started cancer treatment of pets.
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Shalgashe-belja road: Construction work begins
The federal government is fully concentrating on the development of backward areas in the country.
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Murder and terrorism: Czech police detain Pakistani suspect
Czech police have detained a Pakistani national wanted on an international warrant for murder and terrorism.
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Security lapse - President, PM must step down: Imran
Imran Khan lashed out at the political leadership following the Abbottabad fiasco.
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Judges’ appointment: Parliamentary Committee meets today
Chaudhry Shujaat will represent the government in the parliamentary committee.
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Assistance: Kuwait to finance local projects
KFAED announced that it would assist in the financing of the Bhasha dam and desilting of Tarbela Dam projects.
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KESC CBA on hunger strike: Sindh High Court declares strike illegal
A division bench of the Sind High Court has declared hunger strike of the KESC CBA illegal.
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Lost record of ZAB case presented in SC
CJ says court found references from the record indicating Bhutto case inquiry had been conducted thoroughly.
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Bin Laden death great for Muslims: Salman Ahmad
Salman Ahmad hails OBL's death as a victory, demands answers about Bin Laden's presence in Pakistan.
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Neighbours say Bin Laden death won't spoil wedding
"Osama isn't my problem. I can't postpone my wedding because of his death," says Nasir as he prepares for his wedding.
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Judiciary-parliament friction set to increase
SC summons lawmakers who won by-polls in absence of a duly-formed ECP.
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India-Pakistan talks: No breakthrough expected on Wullar water project
Pakistan says the project is in violation of the Indus Water Treaty.
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CNN applies for uplink permission
BBC, other foreign news channels yet to get show-cause notices.
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Pakistan ranks 77th in mothers’ index
Afghanistan turns out to be the world’s toughest place to be a mother.
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Hydropower generation: K-P to spend Rs108b on 11 hydel projects
Projects will add 684.6 MW electricity, helping overcome the power crisis.
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Preparing to count: House-listing was only mock census
Officials conducting the exercise discuss shortcomings.
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Europe day: Coherence in a changing world
EU marks the symbolic date when Robert Schuman put forward his ideas on a united Europe to bring lasting peace.
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Higher education: Fortune favours the developed?
HEC officials say those students are given scholarships who meet criteria.
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Delay in border pass issuance hamper trade
Tourists, traders need passes to go to China, but G-B govt slacking on issue.
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Cleaniliness: Anti-littering drive being revamped
CDA has planned to revamp its anti-littering campaign aimed at preserving the capital’s beauty.
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G-B hospitals: Gilgit hospital to be upgraded
CM announces allowances for doctors, paramedics .
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Disease awareness: Thalassaemia rate high in Malakand
Al-Fajar Foundation arranges blood for more than 200 patients.
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Behind bars: Over 3,000 outlaws held in 4 months
Police seized over 161kg drugs, 346 arms and recovered 86 cars during the first quarter.
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Water woes: Frustrated Pindiites take to streets
Locals protest against WASA for failing to provide basic facilities while hiking bills.
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Mother’s Day: Islamabad festive but not fete
People appreciate media in keeping the day ‘alive’.
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Land grabbing: Influence wins over the law yet again
Authorities claim ignorance over land grabbing, insist on ‘identifying the problem’.
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Gilani to warn US over Osama raid: Telegraph
PM will take an aggressive stand to shore up the government's position in a national address.
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Property battles: Widow turned out of home by son and in-laws
Woman has appealed to the authorities to restore her property after she was turned out by her relatives.
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Pakistan asks Iranian minister to cancel visit
The minister was due to hold discussions on Pakistan’s alleged support to Jundullah.
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PM moves to allay concerns of new ally
Gilani reassigns cabinet portfolios to help address concerns of new political allies.
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US aircraft may have distracted PAF
PAF sets up special committee to probe the violation of the country's airspace by US helicopters.
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Gilani may announce parliamentary probe
The proposal, if accepted, will ask opposition to join the panel and help fix responsibility for the operation.
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Land for Bin Laden’s hideout purchased by his courier
Costing slightly over Rs4 million, the land was purchased from three different sellers.
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Obama ratchets up pressure on Pakistan
US president says Bin Laden had ‘support network’ in the country.
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'Heads will roll' says Haqqani
Information to be shared with the world if incompetence found.
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Cricket: Floodlit Tests to be debated
Debate to centre on progress of day/night first-class matches to warrant a trial at the top level.
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Cricket: Nazimabad Sports claim PCL title
Nazimabad Sports beat CA Sports Sialkot by six wickets in the final.
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Athletics: Jeter, Blake win sprint titles
Jeter won in 10.86 seconds, the fastest time in women's athletics meet this year.
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Football: ‘Mourinho’s ban excessive’
Uefa handed the Portuguese a five match ban for his verbal outburst following Champions League semi-final defeat.