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Indisposed : Lawmaker Anjum Aqeel’s bail extended
The court criticised the investigation officer for using delaying tactics
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Matter of mandate: Govt to hold talks with Baloch leaders
COAS categorically stated that it is not Army’s responsibility to do so.
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Dissent on drones
One of the worst kept secrets in the world is that Pakistan has quietly acquiesced to the American use of drones.
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Ramazan’s here, but keep the extra weight far away
Expert advice on how to keep the pounds from packing on this month.
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Seeking an end to Karachi’s killings
Everybody privately declares the killers are connected with political parties ruling Karachi but no public disclosures
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Gilani expresses deep sorrow, grief over Norway killings
Gilani visited the Norwegian embassy and conveyed his sympathy to the Charge d' Affaires.
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Little logic to loadshedding
KESC’s privatisation, in the absence of any competition, has led to the creation of a monopoly.
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Pakistan Railway's woes continue as engineers go on strike
Engineers demand they should be provided with at least four motor engines to run the trains.
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Air Blue investigation report presented to PM Gilani
PM expresses concern over slow pace of compensation to be paid to the affected families.
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ECP asks political parties to submit account statements by Aug 29
Any party failing to submit the documents on time will be deemed ineligible for the general elections.
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Tennis: Shoaib beats Sania at own game
"I play tennis with Sania twice a week. I beat her at a mini-court recently" says elated Shoaib Malik.
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Italy approves draft law banning veil
The draft will be ruled on by parliament in the autumn.
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Corruption case: Kazmi stripped of govt support in Hajj scam
SC rejects ex-minister’s bail plea as additional attorney general presents evidence linking his role in the scandal.
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Remnants of Attabad Lake disaster: Zardari orders quick realignment of Karakoram Highway
NHA signs contract with Chinese firm for the highway’s rehabilitation.
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Sectarian killings: 50 suspects held in Quetta search operation
The search operation was mounted in some areas after a decision was taken at a high level meeting of police.
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Power shortage: G-B seeks Rs12m for uninterrupted supply
More than 20,000 people would benefit from the facility if generators are made functional.
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New federating units: PML-N pretends to consider new province
PPP almost ready to announce its proposals for bifurcation: Khosa.
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New government: 18 members of AJK cabinet take oath
MQM still undecided about joining.
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Kharotabad killings: Balochistan police turn to law department for advice
Law department will decide how the tribunal’s recommendations be implemented.
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PM starts brainstorming on Seraiki province plan
Gilani holds back-to-back meetings at an Iftar dinner with parliamentarians from Southern Punjab.
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New appointment: PM promotes friend, props up chances of top auditor’s post
Gilani’s press secretary refuses to confirm or deny reports of Rana’s promotion.
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Munter was overruled on halting drone strike: Report
US envoy was worried that the strike’s timing will hurt Pak-US ties.
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Drone strike: 4 militants killed in N Waziristan
Two missiles were fired from a US drone targeting a militant vehicle. So far, four militants killed.
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NEPRA decision: Power tariffs to go up by 16.5%
Rising furnace oil prices force Nepra to approve a hike in rates.
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Sarfraz Shah Murder Case: Court adjourns till today
The adjournment came up because lawyers have been on strike
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Kidnapped And Beaten: Man refuses daughter’s marriage
The men beat him up and demanded he agree to a marriage proposal from Aslam Rind.
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Ramazan Charity: Al-Khair Trust distributes free rations
The Al-Khair Trust said on Tuesday that it would distribute rations among 150,000 deserving families
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Troubled Mind: Young man commits suicide
A young man committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his house
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Tragic Discovery: Body of a young boy found
The six-day-old unidentified body of a boy was recovered by Edhi volunteers from the Phuleli Canal
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Accountability: HEC checks on Baqai’s programmes
Higher Education Commission (HEC) visited Baqai Medical University to review its PhD programme.
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Red Tape: Hospital scan machines await minister
Civil Hospital is waiting a VIP to inaugurate its new MRI and CT scan machines that were installed two months ago.
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Deadly Shock: Man dies from electrocution
He was trying to fix a low-hanging electricity wire, when he was electrocuted and killed on the spot.
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Accident: Man killed in hit-and-run
when a speeding car (LZL-8657) hit his bike. He fell on the ground and died on the spot.
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Vaccinating Livestock: Farmers educated on benefits
about artificial insemination and precautionary measures against some of the major diseases affecting livestock.
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Dereliction Of Duty: Doctors will be penalised
He said some doctors were avoiding performing duties at Chilas and some remote areas of Skardu
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Negligence: Over 100 cops sacked in K-P
over 100 policemen formerly serving in different districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on the grounds of negligence.
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Robberies: Millions in cash and valuables looted
The bandits made off with 125 grams of gold ornaments worth Rs500,000, Rs80,000 in cash, Saudi Riyals 7,500.
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Documentary: Youth Idea Challenge churns out creativity
To engage youth in public policy making and to empower youth and community through voice, opportunities and education
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Doctors reject ‘unwarranted military rule’
Unite against low-ranked army officers appointed as their supervisors.
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Results: Girls outshine boys in 65th matric exam
Boy being tried for Benazir Bhutto’s assassination comes third.
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Saddar Bairuni: House burgled
Four armed robbers entered into a house in Arshad Colony and looted cash, jewellery and other valuables at gun point
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Healthcare at crossroads: One facility, too many patients
The only Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit struggles to cater to K-P, tribal areas and Afghan patients.
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Promoting women skill and development to alleviate rural lifestyles
The three-month session includes hands-on skills of making marble and mosaic inlays.
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Workshop The art of going green
Five-day workshop on recycled art for children at Minerva.
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Workers’ rights: Protesters lambast labour law violations
Management claims it follows laws and gives transport, mess and accommodation to workers due to which they are paid
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Wooden woes: Rapid construction after floods a threat to forests in Gilgit-Baltistan
Locals selling their timber to contractors at lucrative rates.
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Prices of meat: Butchers move court against Pindi admin
Say Rawalpindi administration forcing them to sell mutton Rs150 below market price, beef at Rs100 below market price.
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Visual degradation: Islamabad, the eyesore
Bill tabled in the parliament to ensure and maintain the city’s master plan.
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Kot Lakhpat jail: The hangman
For Sabir Masih, death only mattered the first time.
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Karachi violence: MQM warns against ‘ethnic cleansing’
In a heated session of parliament, the party says it is being ‘alienated’.

















































