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India always starts cross-border shootings: DG Rangers
Border security forces of both countries will be discussing issues of unprovoked firing, illegal border crossing etc.
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Pakistan has 99 cholera cases in flood-hit areas: WHO
Confirmed cases of cholera stand at 99, with 26 cases of Congo fever and over 1,500 lab confirmed cases of dengue.
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SC demands written responses
Written reply sought from federation, chief secretaries of Sindh, Balochistan, NDMA regarding breaches in barrages.
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3 killed in Orakzai blast
Three people from the same family killed when a roadside bomb targeting a vehicle went off in the tribal belt.
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Wafaqul Madaris wants Bakhtiar to quit
Senator Nilofar Bakhtiar asked to quit after recommending lifting ban on sale of liquor in govt run restaurants.
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Beneficiaries unsure where to invest
Beneficiaries unsure where to invest first installment of govt microfinance loan programme, Waeela-e-Haq.
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School takeover imperils future of 600 students
Students forced to drop out of government school after illegal occupation by Mingora police following a suicide attack
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Health department gets Rs10 million
Cost for antigen test, platelet bags to be met by the government.
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Pakistan asks for intelligence sharing
Pakistan “creating mechanisms and drawing parameters” to upgrade co-op with British intelligence, security outfits.
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Court directs AG to explain ‘consultation’
Attorney General directed to provide details of clauses in the Constitution pertaining to the “consultation process.”
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Key witness given a prepared draft
Key witness in Benazir murder probe claims that CPO Saud Aziz had given him an ‘already prepared statement’.
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No let-up in Balochistan target killings
Five people, including three labourers and local leader of religious party, killed in separate incidents of firing.
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US still concerned over Pak-Iran gas pipeline
US reiterates concerns over multi-billion-dollar pipeline plan projected to bring gas from Iran to Pakistan.
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Two lawmakers refuse to own up to degrees
Lawmakers refuse to own certificates attached with nomination papers they had filed with election authorities.
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The N’s share
Pervaiz Elahi strongly opposes an alliance with Sharif’s PML-N.
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‘MQM leaders could be assassinated’
MQM's Coordintaion Committee requests government to provide security to its leaders who have received death threats.
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First Judicial Commission member nominated
Formation of judicial commission for appointment of judges begins with nomination of Justice (retd) Qazalbash.
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Who will flag down Rehman Malik’s fleet?
Malik faces embarrassment when it is revealed that he uses 4 official vehicles against his entitlement of just one.
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Officials fear sackings for dengue control failure
DCO warns health officials to up their game or lose their jobs.
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4 dengue cases confirmed in Faisalabad
Four patients diagnosed with dengue fever, doctors say that hospitals are ill-equipped to deal with a dengue outbreak.
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Treating patients in a residential apartment
A small residential flat in Rawalpindi, housing six doctors, currently substitutes for the TB Hospital.
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Prints and paintings from East and South Asia under the hammer
LAFT hosts flood benefit art show, work from Pakistan, India, China, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia available at PNCA.
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Security beefed up in Islamabad
A terrorist attack in Pakpattan has lead to increased security at hospitals and places of worship.
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Doctors protest attack on colleague
An infuriated daughter of a recently deceased patient attacked a doctor in a surgical ward.
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Government is letting SC down: Imran Khan
Khan says there are 8,000 NRO beneficiaries and the present regime is protecting them.
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Pakistan seeks intel sharing to thwart attacks in West
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani proposes cooperation between Pakistani and British intelligence agencies.
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Media watch: Dengue and Polio
Media talks about the recent dengue epidemic and the failure to curb polio, while suggesting possible solutions.
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Punjab facing severe dengue threat
Total number of dengue cases in Punjab rises to 823, embezzlement of millions in anti-dengue campaign.
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India accuses Pakistan of ceasefire violation
Indian military alleges Pakistani troops opened fire across the Kashmir border, killing one Indian soldier.
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NAB chief appointment hearing adjourned
SC adjourns hearing of petitions against the appointment of the NAB chairman for two weeks.
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SC hears petition on dyke breach during floods
Three member bench hears constitutional petition by PML-Q leader Marvi Memon, hearing adjourned till November 10.
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Five die in Gilgit bus accident
The bus was carrying a wedding procession; bridegroom among the dead.
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Gilgit officials likely to face corruption probe
Misappropriation said to rob national exchequer of billions of rupees.
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US renews bonds with Pakistan Army
US proclaims turning point in a troubled relationship, with US money henceforth to serve the cause of democracy.
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‘Increase in dengue due to shortage of funds’
Dengue Surveillance Cell to function round the clock, says health minister.
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‘Fight dengue fever, not political viruses’
Federal Law Minister Babar Awan says Punjab govt needs to deal with real issues and not focus on politicking.
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Just eight beneficiaries in all of Swat
Of the 731 families selected under the Waseela-e-Haq scheme, only one has received a cheque for Rs100,000.
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Poll body extends degree case hearing deadline
ECP decides to continue hearing cases of parliamentarians allegedly possessing fake degrees.
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Survivors feel daunted by construction costs, winter
Survivors in Nowshera say Rs20,000 released under the Watan card scheme is barely sufficient to build one room.
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Human trafficking victim recounts tales of terror
Sadiq Hussain talks about surviving terrors and being whisked off to Iran illegally.
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Student of class eight found dead in Khuzdar
Victim identified as Mujeeb Ahmed Zehri, a student of eighth class and a member of Baloch Student Organisation - Azad.
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A humble start for special children’s education
More than 15,000 children with disabilities in Swat without proper schooling or support from the government.
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13 insurgents killed in Orakzai
Four hideouts also destroyed in military action following last Friday’s roadside bombing.
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More high-level Taliban interested in talks: Holbrooke
High-level Taliban leaders are showing interest in talks with the US-backed government in Kabul.
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FIA director dismissed: reports
Govt dismisses services of Sajjad Haider, an NRO beneficiary who was working for Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
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Pakistan’s nukes are safe: Indian army chief
Gen Singh expresses concern over Pakistan's nuclear arsenal being used by terrorists but feels weapons are secure.
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Islamabad aims to woo Beijing into the project
Pakistan to begin negotiations with China on possibility of its participation in Pak-Iran gas pipeline project.
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Top UK aide to share details with Pakistan
British Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to share the details of intelligence findings on Monday.
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Technical fault in PIA flight creates panic
A PIA plane’s steering wheel jammed during landing, causes panic on-board and at the airport.
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Man shoots himself in sector G-10/2
A man allegedly shots himself over a dispute with his wife of three months.