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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.
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Musharraf disappointed Obama not in Pakistan
Musharraf voiced disappointment that Obama was not stopping in Pakistan,criticised him for not speaking about Kashmir.
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Worship turned bloodbath
Suicide bomber kills 68 at mosque in Darra Adam Khel; Taliban deny involvement, blame Blackwater/Xe.
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Islamabad seeks Delhi's help in Mumbai attacks trial
Pakistan hands over detailed information on proposal to send commission, requests Indian govt to facilitate visit.
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Riyadh to provide 150 trucks of aid
Saudi Arabia's envoy announces aid, participates in personally supervising distribution of relief goods.
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UN and Islamabad launch $1.9b appeal
NDMA chief says situation in Sindh represents a challenge.
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Pakistan ranks 125th on human development index
HDI measures achievements in health, education and income indicators.
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Businesses to remain shut today
Traders agreed to close shops early on Friday night.
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‘Zardari wants women’s university’
Acting G-B governor says president wants to set up a separate university for women in the region.
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Ministry of religious affairs comes under fire
Senators raise concern over alleged corruption in renting accommodation for pilgrims.
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Govt agrees to bring Haji Lalu back to Karachi prison
Constitutional petition brings drug baron back to Karachi from Sukkur jail as govt says it is ready to shift him.
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Karo-kari cases to be dealt under Section 302
Alleged nephew of Sindh CM also accused in Sindh Assembly of taxing people bringing sacrificial animals to the city.
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First National Judicial Commission meeting today
The meeting will also discuss the draft of the Judicial Commission Rules of 2010.
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Pakistan opposes India’s quest for seat
Islamabad says move will have serious implications in a clear message to the US.
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Over 3,000 security personnel on high alert today
Govt imposes ban on carrying weapons in Karachi to avoid any untoward incidents, ahead of Imran Farooq's funeral.
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Talks end on positive note
Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF for release of sixth tranche of emergency $11 billion loan.
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PML-N to kick-start mass movement
Party promises not to indulge in any move aimed at destabilising the democratic government.
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Any citizen can register case against lawmakers: SC
Lawmakers possessing forged educational certificates can be reported by citizens.
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Four killed in Peshawar mosque attack
Suspected militants attack mosque with hand-grenades on the outskirts of Peshawar.
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Railway Road named after Safwat Ghayyur
Railway Road named after murdered commandant of the paramilitary FC Safwat Ghayyur, by K-P govt.
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Funny Money won’t tickle your funny bone
The predictable plot over shadowed the otherwise acceptable acting at PNCA.
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Draft laws to be tabled in GBLA’s next session
Bill to curb sale of substandard food items, domestic violence against women, children to be presented soon.
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HEC agrees to students’ demand
NUML students petition for granting of MBA degrees after two years instead of three and a half, win.
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Polluting factories near airport banned
Brick kilns and asphalt plants within 12 km of Benazir Bhutto International Airport to be immediately shut down.
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Get your daughters vaccinated before they sign on the dotted line
500,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer every year, one death every two minutes.
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Survivors’ misery yet to end
Mismanagement in distribution of Watan cards, anomalies in the affected peoples’ list furthers survivors' misery.
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Soaring prices cause misery before Eid
The floods, inflation have put a damper on the cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha.
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Education dept to respond to accusation of delaying tactics
Punjab education dept asked to respond to petition, accused of delaying appointment of two female teachers.
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Senate seeks reply from CDA
Ten senior CDA officials given lucrative residential plots five years ago, decade-old employees awaiting allotments.
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Curbing the call to arms
Bill tabled in NA recommends harsher punishment for inciting sectarian hatred through misuse of loudspeakers.
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‘Move aside, there’s a park in the making’
CDA demolishing 'illegal houses' without prior notice, clears space to construct a public park.
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Who can curb target killings?
If political parties are unwilling or unable to work towards peace, the police has to do its job without bias.
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The disappearing horse carriages
Once a popular prop for weddings, nowadays horse carriages are losing their appeal.
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Fashion Pakistan Lounge: The shopper’s stop
CEO Rima Farid and director Bilal Ali talk about running a fashion retail operation in Lahore.
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Grenade attack on mosque near Peshawar
A grenade attack on a mosque during Isha prayers in Sulaiman Khel kills five people, 25 injured.
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British police release e-fit in murder probe
British police released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection to the murder of Dr Imran Farooq.
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Media watch: Doubting sincerity
Media criticises PM's remarks on giving plots to parliamentarians, while pointing out flood related governance issues.
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Terrorists attack mosque in Darra Adam Khel
At least 61 people killed in a blast inside a mosque during Friday prayers in Darra Adam Khel.
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Dengue patients in Faisalabad continue to increase
Confirmed dengue patients in Faisalabad rises to 140 during the last month.
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Ban imposed on display of weapons in Karachi
Sindh Home Ministry issues notification cancelling weapons licenses under section 144 ahead of Imran Farooq's burial.
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Security forces kill 8 militants in Orakzai
Eight militants killed, 6 injured when gunship helicopters targeted militant hideouts in Upper Orakzai Agency
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President, PM have disappointed nation: Nawaz
Govt's fate does not seem to be good, says PML-N chief Nawaz.
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Centre to release Rs3b to Bank of Khyber
MD says cash injection will not only help meet MCR target, but also increase shares of provincial govt in the bank.
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Chaudhrys told to keep separate PML-Q identity
PML-Q leaders call meeting of its parliamentarians to take them into confidence negotiations with two major parties.