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Taking refuge: Militants from K-P flee to Punjab
Police and district administrations are ordered to collect details to screen out the militants: Report.
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Water row: Sindh snubbed over water release to Punjab
Sindh receiving 3% more water than its due share: Irsa.
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Inefficient assistance: Flood relief in Punjab starts with a Rs4,000 fee
No channelling of relief work, aid being provided not in line with local needs.
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Concentration of authority: FBR to decide on chairman’s powers
Salman Siddique took away the power of transferring officers from senior tax officials on April 2.
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Crossed over: Indian national detained at Chaman checkpoint
A tribunal had advocated placing CCTV cameras along Pak-Afghan border.
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Sectarian violence spikes in Ramazan
In Quetta 18 people were killed in just 14 hours.
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Govt vows to denotify PCO judges by Aug 9
SC adjourned case after being repeatedly assured by Babar Awan that court orders will be complied by this date.
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Power shortages: President Zardari tells ministries to remedy energy crisis
Zardari calls for quick measures to address power shortages in Karachi.
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Flood protection arrangements: 'No adviser can preside over cabinet meeting'
They say Khosa is neither a cabinet member, nor can he preside over its meetings.
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MQM will support the government: Altaf
Says unemployment, inflation and scarcity of basic necessities are behind deteriorating law and order situation.
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Karachi violence: MQM blames PPP, calls for judicial probe
Farooq Sattar submits a list of 500 alleged terrorists, some with political backing.
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Gilani in multan: ‘PPP committee considering Seraiki province’
'We are speaking to stakeholders, and will resolve all conflicts concerning this issue'
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Saleem Shahzad murder case: Judicial commission fails to provide answers
Seeks extension in deadline to draw conclusions.
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‘South Punjab’ province to be proposed in Punjab Assembly
PML-N expected to endorse idea, as long as a Hazara province is on offer too.
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Medical Seminar: Red Crescent organises induction course
volunteers of emergency response teams from August 5 to August 7 at Beach Luxury Hotel.
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Contracts Extended: SMI employee contracts extended
Government of Sindh has extended the contracts of 35 employees of Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) College for two years
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Academic Warfare: Student clashes at university
University Teachers’ Association has said it will continue its strike unless action is taken against the students.
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Shutters Down: Protest against Altaf’s statement
Shops and businesses in parts of Hyderabad district are closed.
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Land Dispute: Man killed over old enmity
Police said the motive behind the killing was a land dispute.
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Fake Products: Drive against piracy planned
Infringing the rights of original intellectual property producers, and are also deceiving consumers with fake products
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Energy crisis: High-level meeting fails to find solutions
Zardari wants alternate energy options explored.
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Customs officers stop work to protest FIA action
Three officers arrested for alleged cargo clearance on fake documents.
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KESC seeks Rs0.74 per unit tariff increase
Utility faced revenue loss of Rs3.2b in June quarter due to payment defaults.
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Tragedy: Three of a family killed
Three people of a family, including a kidnapping victim were shot dead on Friday.
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Black market: LPG prices register a 25% hike in one month
Being sold at Rs150 per kg vs Rs120 in July.
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Fight for rights: Factory workers protest for fifth consecutive day
Demand an end to violation of labour laws.
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Seminar: UK-bound students get first-hand information on the country
Most of the attendees for the pre-departure briefing were students, who are planning to leave for the UK this year.
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Adiala: Prisoner died in hospital
During his term in the prison, he was suffering from tuberculoses and hepatitis.
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Ra Bazaar: House robbery
Four armed robbers entered a house in RA Bazaar area and looted cash, jewellery and valuables at gun point.
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Hazardous terrain: The bumpy ride on Khanpur Road
Neglect from authorities making route dangerous.
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Exploring a new healthcare system for Pakistan
SDPI to hold an interactive seminar on Monday.
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Out on the roads: Hundreds protest against Quetta violence
Threatens to launch country-wide protest if those responsible for the killings in Quetta not arrested.
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Government negligence: ‘Unsatisfactory’ medicines and incompetence in Lower Dir
Thousands are suffering due to inadequate supply of medicines and lack of health facilities.
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Doctors’ strike: YDA takes back decision to withdraw emergency services
PM, cabinet secretary assure that their demands will be fulfilled in a few days.
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Much-awaited: Parking plaza to open in Raja Bazaar
The five-storey structure, which also has a basement, is located near Fawara Chowk in the heart of the city
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HEC tightens criteria for degree-awarding bodies
Puts the list of approved universities on its website.
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Housing scheme in Zone-IV: Despite Senate reservations, housing ministry continues
The ministry is shortlisting ‘designers’ for its new projects at Kurri Road.
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UET test leak suspects sent to jail
Judge not impressed by investigation team’s plea.
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Protecting children: Questions raised about media’s role
Participants call for age group ratings.
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WAPDA crisis: Abstaining from more than food during Ramazan
Sialkot is in the grip of a power and water shortage.
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Analysis: Fear of a second global recession hits KSE
Friday’s sell-off in stock markets is a stark reminder of global linkages that continue to bind.
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PPP-MQM: The deal has been done
Local government system 2001 to be restored in Karachi, Hyderabad in first phase; ordinance expected in 48 hours.
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Transitions : Veteran journalist laid to rest
Nawa-i-Waqt’s Yousuf Khan was a favourite with his co-workers, readers and political leaders.
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Sindbad accident: Employee’s death on the Crazy Plane ‘an unfortunate rarity’
The fun continues a day after a man died on one Nisar Shaheed Park ride.
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KESC employee case: SHC suspends judge’s order to reinstate officers
45 officers who were re-employed in a separate petition are allowed to go back to work.
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Last case: Prosecutor general put on notice in bail application by Afaq Ahmed
An MQM worker accused Afaq in a 2009 case when he was behind bars.
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Public enemies: Barely a week later, another bank robbery
Men dressed in shalwar kameez hold up the bank for five minutes.
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Jalebi diplomacy: Grand Opp alliance - eat your heart out
Dr Zulfiqar Mirza kept his mouth shut even after breaking his fast.
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Smart Card solution for transparent BISP funds transfer
Success of pilot project in four districts encouraged implementation of smart cards and ATM access across the country.
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Suicide: Boy kills himself after failing exams
Nauman Akram failed his matriculation exams and his parents censured him over his result card.

















































