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PCB strives to avoid selection disputes on tours
Coach, captain to be given lectures on defining their roles before offshore assignments.
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Improvised explosive attacks soar in Pakistan
The number of attacks from IEDs in Pakistan has grown by more than 145 percent in the last four years, say experts.
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So what is our ‘Pakistani’ identity?
Seraiki-speaking people deserve a province for their historical claim by virtue of language, culture and customs.
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The solution to Pakistan’s energy crisis
The power crisis is getting worse and various short-term solutions being offered are not the answer.
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Taliban and Pashtun culture
The Taliban have done nothing but destroy Pashtun culture.
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Shamsi, drones and our sovereignty (II)
I cannot for the life of me understand why we take billions in aid from the US and then abuse it and hate it.
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Shamsi, drones and our sovereignty
The UAE is not going to jeopardise its relationship with the US on our behalf.
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Juvenile suicide: They may not be successful, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t trying
More children are attempting to kill themselves, social taboos mean less attention for the issue.
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Abbottabad probe: Commission finalises investigation procedure
The commission will present a report on presence of Osama bin Laden and the American operation.
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NA committee rejects dual nationality bill
The bill seeks ban on Pakistanis with dual nationality or foreign holdings to assume public offices.
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NICL investigations: Judge refuses to hear case
The court directed the manager of Moonis Elahi to record his statement again which resulted in a heated debate.
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Hajj policy 2011: 'LHC verdict to affect 90,000 applicants'
Babar Awan says ban on registration of new tour operators violation of certain clauses of constitution.
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Operation Fair Play: PPP observes Black Day
The PPP observed a Black Day to mark the day that Ziaul Haq overthrew the the elected government in 1977.
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Anger as Indian minister calls homosexuality 'disease'
Health ministry spokeswoman Shefali Sharan argued Tuesday that the minister's quotes had been taken out of context.
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Sarfraz Shah case: Police officer testifies in ATC
Sub-inspector says pistol, three bullets and one spent bullet shell handed over as evidence.
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People protest against PM Gilani and son for alleged land grabbing
Protesters claim that Abdul Qadir came with armed men to an area in Rahim Yar Khan and grabbed hold of their land.
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CNG association calls off strike till July 11
Announcement came as government assures CNG prices will not be raised and gas loadshedding will be reduced.
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Hajj quota: SC hearing in tour operators’ plea adjourned
17 petitioners filed petitions on June 6 under Article 185(3) of Constitution against new private Hajj tour operators.
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Election bar exists on dual nationality holders: ECP
Election Commission official says law exists, but is not being implemented.
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Pakistan to abide by ICC directive on govt interference
The ICC has given members a maximum of two years to reorganise their boards or face sanctions.
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Despite quota, minorities beg for work
Minority MNAs have asked the prime minister to resolve the issue.
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Shooting from the mouth: SC summons Sanaullah for anti-Awan remarks
Court denies bail to accused in Times Square bomb plot.
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‘It’s like mental torture’
Misbah's comments follow Kaneria's legal challenge against board's decision to overlook him for national selection.
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‘Cultural Terrorism’: Protests erupt over US gay rights event
Religious parties held rallies in major cities to denounce a gay rights event hosted by the United States embassy.
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Hajj scam case: Arrest warrants issued for Kazmi’s ‘frontman’
Ahmed Faiz is accused of obtaining Rs180m as kickback.
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‘Swiss hostages moved to tribal areas’
Search operation commissioner believes couple still in Balochistan.
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Pakistan’s persecuted minorities: For Ahmadi refugees in Thailand, problems double back home
Neighbours, family members raise hell over news of asylum.
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Contractual wiggle room: Nepra refuses to accept Karachi violence as an excuse
KESC requests power regulator to exempt it from its legal obligations.
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Azad Kashmir constituencies: Polls will be conducted on July 20, court told
Azad Jammu and Kashmir High Court directs Election Commission not to extend election date, MQM leaders hail decision.
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Tribal areas: Jirga held for launching political process in tribal areas
Speakers stress political parties should be given the right to work in Fata.
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‘Isolated Hakimullah losing control of TTP’
Signs of growing friction within the terror group more apparent.
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Opposition rising: PML-N, MQM meet amidst talk of alliance
Shahbaz, Dar meet Farooq Sattar; Gilani meets PML-Q leaders to formulate counter-strategy.
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Energy crisis: Provinces to lose power if they don’t pay bills
Federal, provincial govts agree to treat depts the same as private entities.
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35m bogus voters removed from electoral rolls
Apex court warns that 26 by-elections held without a fully constituted election commission could be declared illegal.
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Islamabad, Kabul to set up military hotline
The step is part of an effort to avert the recurrence of cross-border raids.
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Defying Taliban: In Kurram, under siege and forgotten
Many Turi tribesmen stranded in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa haven’t seen their families in Kurram for years.
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NICL lead officer: Reinstated by the court, ousted by the government
Reports suggest that govt was pressured by key coalition ally PML-Q to remove Zafar Qureshi from probe.
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Crime: Four held, 2.25kg hashish, 1,050 bottles liquor seized
Police seized 1kg of hashish from Sumaira, 1.20kg from Ahmed, 1050 bottles of liquor
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Murder: Old family feud claims one life
the rival party have taken revenge for the triple murder by gunning down the younger brother of the accused.
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Cycling: Contador loses more time to key rivals
Contador dropped more time on the 23-km team time trial.
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Hockey: Netherlands grab Champion’s Trophy
The Netherlands won the women’s field hockey Champions Trophy 6-5 on penalties against Argentina.
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Football: Marta lifts Brazil over Norway
Brazil to a 3-0 victory over Norway to reach the quarter-finals of the women’s World Cup
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Cricket: Hodge, Hussey to be T20 rivals
Hussey has decided to join the Melbourne Stars, based at the MCG, while Hodge will line-up for the Renegades
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Formula One: Alonso content with Ferrari
Alonso left Renault for the 2010 season to join the famous Italian team
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Swimming: Phelps wraps up Canada Cup with win
The 14-time Olympic gold medalist, who turns 26, clocked 51.32 seconds
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Formula One: Virgin signs a deal with McLaren
It will see the Anglo-Russian team benefit from access to McLaren facilities, knowledge and capabilities
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Football: Argentine heads defend Messi
Messi always plays well, never badly - which is what the others around him were doing
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Murder: Man axes uncle over property
Pervaiz went to his uncle’s house and axed him to death in front of his family.
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Police Torture: Bailiff recovers man locked up by cops
A court bailiff recovered a man whose legs had been broken by police officials at a local landlords dera on Sunday.
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VCs’ Appointment: Intra court appeal’s outcome awaited
appointment of vice chancellors (VC) for six public universities in the Punjab

















































