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38,000 Watan card aspirants found bogus
Applicants refused debit card by the relevant authorities, claiming they were all bogus.
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LHC chief justice threat report ‘unverifiable’: FIA
Plot to kill Khawaja Sharif virtually a storm in a tea cup as FIA could not obtain a shred of evidence during probe.
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Sports extravaganza for a noble cause
'Rootsians' hosted an event aimed to create awareness about spreading peace through education.
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Pashtoon Free Media
K-P journalists want equal opportunities in job market, demand an end to preferential treatment.
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Promoting peace through poetry
Poetry recitation portrayed solidarity of the region against extremism by sharing messages of love, peace and harmony.
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Withdrawal of sedition cases sought
Hunza-Nagar residents charged with sedition after they protested against the govt during PM's visit to Hunza.
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Village of flowers no longer
The quaint village of Sulimankhel descends into chaos as a mosque in the area is bombed by militants.
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Film festival, drum rolls and a casual lunch
The diplomatic community kept the ball rolling with cultural events and activities this past week.
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Vegetables’ prices soar as Eidul Azha approaches
The anticipated affect of floods on supply of fruits, vegetables may finally have trickled down to the end consumer.
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Special package for teachers today
FDE teachers will get upgradations in scale under the 'Time Scale Promotion' formula.
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Alarming increase in child sexual abuse cases during 2010
1,216 children were victim to sex abuse in the first six months of this year.
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Illegal plazas immune to bulldozers
Due to political pressure, plans to demolish the plazas have been abandoned.
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Special prayers held for late MQM convener
Family, friends, MQM leaders and activists present on occasion, venue for special prayers secured by rangers.
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Sacrificial animals may carry Congo virus
Health experts warn that if preventive measures are not put in place, Congo fever could become a grave concern.
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Departments urged to meet deadlines in Azad Kashmir
British Department for International Development urges officials of the AJK’s earthquake Rehabilitation.
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249 students graduate
National University of Science and Technology (NUST) awards bachelor’s degrees to 249 students.
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Makan Bagh road reopens after 2 years
Mingora Police vacate the Government Primary School in Mulla Baba and re-open Makan Bagh.
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Darra Adamkhel’s descent into chaos
Friday’s suicide attack has again disturbed the fragile peace of the small town.
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Disaster Resource Centre in Gilgit soon
Govt planning to set up a well equipped and modern Disaster Resource Centre in Gilgit.
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Irregularities found in audit report
Report shows loss of Rs22.052 million was incurred by the Gilgit-Baltistan Public Works Dept.
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Diyas, fireworks, and dance
Hindu population in Rawalpindi and Islamabad celebrate Diwali — the festival of lights.
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Shehzad was murdered for his taxi
Altaf, who confessed that he committed the murder, is the son of an ASI.
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Recovering their brothers’ bodies
Brothers of 2 killed in Karachi plane crash wait for bodies to be handed over.
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No space for the sacrificial lamb
Market set up for sale of sacrificial animals in anticipation of Eidul Azha is being treated as a security risk.
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‘Education is a right, not a privilege’
Provincial Minister for Auqaf say education and health main focus of the Punjab government, huge sums being spent.
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Development work freezes
Development work in Rawalpindi city is at a standstill due to unpaid contractors.
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Azm-i-Azadi conference held
Conference held to renew resolve to support those Kahmiri people struggling for freedom from Indian oppression.
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Half Sufi, half communist
Professor Karrar Hussain's death left Pakistan “poorer in intellectual and academic pursuits”.
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G-B CM orders scrutiny of public records
Records of Public Works Depart seized and scrutinised on orders of Chief Minister Mehdi Shah for corruption.
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Radical steps needed to curb carbon emissions: WWF
NGO official warns that major cities, including Karachi could face inundation in the near future.
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‘Fumigation is totally useless this late in the year’
The city authorities are bickering over the way they have spent money on beating dengue.
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Family blocks Expressway to protest girl’s murder
Quratul Ain took a bullet for her brother, who was the target of three men trying to kill him.
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Pakistan won’t tone down flag postures
Pakistan refused India's request to tone down the ceremony, hand shake between both sides to continue.
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National Judicial Commission adopts rules
CJP hopes judiciary in superior courts will comprise brightest and most honest persons.
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MQM buries founding member Dr Farooq
Muttahida Qaumi Movement rejects transporting body by helicopter.
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US, UN condemn twin attacks on mosques
US state dept spokesman says terrorists disregard peaceful Islam, and govt will work towards combatting terrorism.
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FO expresses helplessness over Aafia’s repatriation
Siddiqui's letter to Judge Berman reiterated her decision to fire team engaged by Govt of Pakistan to defend her.
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Indo-Pak Express derails in Valencia
Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the Valencia Open through a straight-sets defeat.
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How FM radio spread mayhem in Swat
Opinion-makers and residents trace three-year stranglehold of militants on Swat to FM radio station.
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‘Pakistan shouldn’t worry about growing Indo-US ties’
Reports say Islamabad was persuading White House to ensure Obama’s itinerary to region did include Pakistan.
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Multitude attend Imran Farooq’s funeral
Large contingent of MQM leaders accompanied body from London’s Heathrow airport.
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Pak-US dialogue: Report to be placed before parliament
Report informs that deadlock over the Coalition Support Fund has been broken and Obama plans a visit to Pakistan.
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Markets, businesses stay shut
Markets remain closed in the wake of arrival of Dr Imran Farooq’s body from London and funeral prayers that followed.
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Gorakh hill to be developed as tourist attraction
President Asif Ali Zardari urges public-private partnerships for development projects.
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Importance of operations in Orakzai
After its formation, the TTP started terrorising the tribals in Orakzai, those who opposed were brutally killed.
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In defence of Aafia
So what about Dr Aafia’s human rights and those of her children?
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Marvi Memon's official flat sealed
Deputy Chairman Senate orders sealing of flat after clash between Memon and Senator Mandokhel over possession.
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Media watch: Karachi plane crash
One of only 419 beechcraft aeroplanes crashed in Karachi on Friday, leaving 21 dead.
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'Old system of judges' selection has been replaced'
First session of Judicial Commission on filling vacancies in the superior judiciary held.
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Former NHA chairman escapes from court
Current chairman arrested, former chairman manages to escape from court in connection with Shershah bridge case.