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Plastic surgery for cleft lip, palate patients
Over 150 patients registered with the doctors will be treated upon.
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‘School of Tomorrow: Freedom to Learn’
Conference by Beaconhouse Group bringing experts on education from around the globe.
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Cold gets common in the capital
Increasing number of patients complaining of the viral disease in Islamabad.
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The ethnic values, festivities and folklore of Cholistan
Three-day Cholistan Cultural Festival kicks off at Lok Virsa Complex in Islamabad.
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G-B to act against flour suppliers
Gilgit-Baltistan government Will also supply flour to upper parts before first snowfall.
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Shock and joy of returning to Pakistan
Students coming back from abroad find life back home restricted yet comforting.
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SC seeks inquiry report on lawyer’s murder
Police team returns empty-handed after spending 5 days searching for suspect in Dubai.
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Pakistan losing Rs1b every day
Environmental degradation costing economy approx Rs1b a day, recent floods worsened situation.
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Tertiary study plan of 600 in jeopardy
Financial constraints of the HEC lead to deferment of higher study programmes at foreign universities.
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‘Two provinces to get 10 ministries by year-end’
Finance minister says economy to be decentralised, 10 federal ministries to be transfered under 18th amendment.
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US to work on strategic bind in South Asia: Holbrooke
US special representative says the US paying attention to one country doesn't diminish support for others.
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‘Buckling under pressure not an option’
Foreign Minister Qureshi says Pakistan will decide when to launch an operation in North Waziristan.
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US envoy sees need for boosting civilian ratio
US military presence causing degree of resentment, increasing civilian ratio will help ease scepticism says US envoy.
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Scotland Yard to hand over body in seven days
It is believed that British authorities may conduct another post-mortem before handing over the body.
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Cable operators accuse Geo, Jang of ‘blackmail’
Arain says “Geo and Jang have routinely used freedom of expression as a ploy to get their valid and invalid...
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Floods: Key reconstruction decisions expected
Two-day conference to be attended by international donors and World Bank, Asian Development Bank officials.
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Workers want to keep Islampur’s looms turning
Islampur is bent on keeping its cottage hand loom industry up and running, producing high quality woolen shawls.
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Watan cards come to Gilgit-Baltistan
“This is a gift from the present government to the poverty-stricken people of the country,” says CM Mehdi Shah.
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PML-N: The party misses several deadlines
Over a year later there has not been much progress in the PML-N structure.
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Pakistan, India agree to tone down flag march
Pakistan Rangers Punjab agree to end aggressive approach during half-mast ceremony at Wagah border.
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Challenges for constitutional reforms committee
CRC will meet on Nov 1 to review the SC's interim order on Article 175-A.
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Absence of judges to give govt breathing room
Experts say government will heave a sigh of relief as it has been struggling to cope with hard-to-contest cases.
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Eight intending pilgrims arrested
Eight intending pilgrims are arrested after drugs are found in their possession.
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Telling it like it is
PM Gilani acknowledges that the nationalisation of educational institutions was a mistake.
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Judicial commission to meet on November 6
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry summons session to review vacant positions in Supreme Court and High Courts.
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Why this public obsession with religion?
Pakistan’s public obsession with religion has allowed the mullahs to control the affairs of the state.
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Lack of an alternative — I
Two facts are that the military is not an alternative and political parties have not risen beyond patronage politics.
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Dengue — an epidemic?
Today dengue fever is our chief health concern. Tomorrow, it could be a far deadlier disease.
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Taqwacore: Burqas and Mohawks
The Taqwacores bursts with riotous energy as its characters try to find their own voice.
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Muttahida Muslim League runs into hurdle on its second day
One day after the formation, a group from within opposed the nomination for the head of the steering committee.
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KAPCO turbine closure leads to 1,250MW shortfall in power
According to Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco), the turbines were closed because of the suspension of furnace oil.
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Key TTP commander killed: reports
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan's Adnan Afridi shot dead by unknown persons in Naseerabad area of Rawalpindi, say reports.
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Dengue virus affects 1,600 in Punjab
The Punjab Health Department says 241 people infected with dengue virus in the last 24 hours.
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Gilani says parties should accept past mistakes
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani says one should bravely admit if one’s party’s policy is wrong.
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Two killed over property dispute
Two people were killed while 16 were injured during a clash between two groups in Rawalpindi.
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US delivers three F-16s to Pakistan
The jets are part of an agreement between Pakistan and the US to provide 18 F-16s to Pakistan.
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'The world criticises Indian human rights violations in Kashmir'
Qureshi says that issues will continue between India and Pakistan until the Kashmir dispute is resolved.
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Govt has Rs20m for dengue expenses
Karachi City administrator says 40 additional cars have been ordered to fumigate all union councils.
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Cameron Munter: A short profile
US Ambassador Cameron Munter is no stranger to representing the US in adverse conditions.
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Chinese company set to win power deal without bidding
ECC had previously decided to finance the 1,100-MW project from public funds.
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Gilgit-Baltistan approves filling 2,400 new vacancies
CM Gilgit-Baltistan says appointments to be made on merit, asks ministers to reduce expenses.
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Spiralling out of control
Country faces record number of dengue cases; ministry at a loss to check spread.
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Pakistan to decide timing: President, PM
Pakistan will decide when to launch a military offensive against militants in North Waziristan.
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Malik asks JI to prove Blackwater/Xe presence in Pakistan
Malik says there is no presence of Blackwater or any other foreign agency in the country.
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PML-Q distances from merger move
PML-Q sets conditions saying that they would be on board only if those who left them first, came back.
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Situation is bleak: Oxfam
Aid agency warns funds drying up fast, millions affected by floods could be at risk.
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US to release $750m in a few weeks: Shaikh
Finance Minister describes strategic dialogue with US as a shift towards sustainable development-led policies.
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Raisani again offers olive branch to insurgents
Governor and Chief Minister reiterate dialogue offer to angry Baloch elements and pledge to protect legitimate rights.
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The Pir casts his spell
Muslim League factions merge to form Muttahida Muslim League; Pagara says all groups are welcome.
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Pakistan, US at odds over definition
Islamabad identifies certain groups as 'reconcilable' Taliban for negotiations, but the US does not agree.