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Dengue cases in Lahore rise to 181
Dengue cases reported from Dharam Pura, Iqbal Town, Band Road, GT Road, Misri Shah, Shad Bagh and other areas.
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Gunmen torch 2 NATO tankers in Balochistan
This is the second such attack in 24 hours on Nato tankers in Balochistan.
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Report on illegal appointment of 451 teachers sought
Standing committee of NA on education takes exception to illegal appointment of teachers at the FDEI.
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US finalising aid package for Pakistan: report
A CNN report claims the Obama administration is finalising a $2b aid package for Pakistan to help it fight militancy.
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SCBA president returns cheque worth Rs1 million
The cheque had been handed to the SCBA president by Babar Awan for the welfare of the bar body's employees
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One of PML-N’s proposals incorporated
National Assembly committee agrees to incorporate one of four proposals put forth by PML-N on the bill to replace NAB.
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10 ministries to be abolished: PM
Gilani says the ministries will be abolished in the next 2 months to streamline governance.
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Submit govt view on NAB law, AG told
The amended ordinance was challenged in the apex court by PML-N senator.
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Blinded by the blast
There are those who lose their lives in blasts, and then there are survivors who become handicapped.
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Swat farmers reeling from loss of 28,000 acres
Floods have two-fold impact in Swat Valley: it has destroyed infrastructure and washed away valuable farmland.
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FM Qureshi heads to the US capital
Islamabad to raise issue of increased drone attacks, CSF arrears.
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Five hurt in botched attack
Explosive laden car detonates near houses after Policemen shoot at the car as its occupants tried to escape.
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Altaf warns govt against backing out of promises
MQM leader warns that his party will be forced to leave coalition if govt does not stop backing out of promises.
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Eight of 15 legislators skip ECP hearing
ECP not likely to meet October 25 deadline for completing fake degree hearings.
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Delay in payments slows ZPI project
CDA fails to pay Rs660 million for construction, contractor seeks eight more months.
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Balochistan Assembly seeks funds for universities
Members call on provincial government to release Rs500 million in grants immediately to universities.
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Failing to mosquitoes
Chakwal district government unable to curtail Dengue epidemic due to shortage of funds.
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As the rhetoric continues, the body count rises
Interior minister visits Nine-Zero to a frosty reception.
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NA committee asks Rehman Malik for facts
Standing committee on interior asks Malik for information on the presence of foreign security personnel in Pakistan.
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SC quashes impression of war with govt
Hearing adjourned till the inquiry committee submits final report in court regarding the authenticity of the news.
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Party pressures govt on Karachi violence
MQM steps up pressure on the government to protect its workers against violence.
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Confusion prevails after PTF’s dissolution
Ad-hoc committee comes into place promising elections as angry sacked officials file case against body's dissolution.
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Media’s role in promoting religiosity
The onslaught of religious programmes on electronic media has diminished society’s capacity for rational thinking.
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Dengue deaths
Every year the health department waking up to the danger of dengue after the time for preventive measures has passed.
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Anti-bail appeal in LHC
Punjab government files appeal in LHC against the bail of former DPO involved in the Sialkot lynching case.
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Back and forth on pillion riding
Govt revokes after police asks to keep the ban intact as most target killings are committed on motorcycles.
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CM promises modern homes for flood victims
Shahbaz promises to construct 6,000 modern houses in the flood affected areas of Punjab.
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ANP submits adjournment motion against target killings
ANP senators submit adjournment motion saying the rejection of its demand to deploy the army resulted in the killings.
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Media watch: Karachi violence
Media recount and analyse the events over the weekend which resulted in the killing more than 30 people.
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Karachi death toll rises to 43
Death toll in Karachi target killings rises to 43, police arrest 61 suspects from different parts of the city.
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14 legislators fail to appear before ECP
Only Balochistan Minister for Population Welfare appears to defend his academic credentials out of 15 summoned.
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Back to school... almost
Children at The Citizens Foundation schools go back but with plenty of bad memories of the water.
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Prices continue to rise at Sunday Bazaars
CDGL cancels licences of 15 stall holders in various bazaars around the city for selling sub-standard commodities.
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HRCP demands urgent focus on real issues
HRCP expresses concern over deterioration in the country’s state of affairs.
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Lahore lawyers hold key to SCBA polls
October 27 battle to have a bearing on current judiciary-executive row.
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Britain to support 115,000 flood-hit families
UK extends support to ensure food aid reaches flood stricken families after floods destroyed 2m hectares of crops.
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Not consulting captain, coach a joke: Akram
Waqar Younis and Shahid Afridi express resentment, PCB selects team without consulting the duo.
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Out of sight and soon out of mind
Shanker Anand Bharti Temple loses hold on Hindus as they aren't safe worshipping there.
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Compensation to be paid within a week: minister
GB finance minister says compensation for people affected by the Attabad Lake will be released within a week.
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Cabinet division runs afoul of court
Cabinet division has not yet appointed new chairman and dean of Shaikh Zayed Post Graduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI).
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FBR to establish dataware of tax payers
Ministry of Finance directs FBR to establish high level national dataware house of all kinds of tax payers.
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PWD awards Rs94m contracts without approval
Report reveals dept in G-B incurred Rs54.4m losses due to deficit in operational expenses of electricity generation.
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Battle over the houses of God
Deadlock over the possession of mosques persists between Deobandi and Barelvi groups.
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PML-Q, PML-N break ice at long last
Leaders of the two largest opposition parties, N and Q factions of the Pakistan Muslim League meet in Lahore.
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Zardari responsible for unstable country: Nawaz
Nawaz Sharif says President Zardari is responsible for the current state of instability in the country.
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The art of carjacking
Carjackers’ gangs skillful and professional, use modern techniques to break the anti-car theft gadgets.
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Garhi Khuda Bukhsh’s youth protest in capital
Unemployment grads protest against lack of employment opportunities.
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PM says he never threatened judiciary
Gilani calls SC’s decision to favour a ‘rumour’ over his denial an insult, demands respect for his office.
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More than 7,000 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Director Hajj says 7,200 Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia via 16 special flights.
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Trying to see things clearly...
Pakistan Association of Blind People organises walk, several visually impaired people and their families participate.