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Government approves Ramazan relief package worth Rs2 bn
PM stresses on adequate supply of essential house-hold items in the market.
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India, Pakistan agree to move forward on Siachen, Wullar barrage and Sir Creek
Work on the India-Pakistan Joint Commission to resume, technical groups to seek further avenues of cooperation.
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Sri Lankan team attack: Another accused released on bail
Ubaidur Rehman filed a bail application which was accepted by an anti-terrorism court on July 15.
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Establishment Secretary undermined my authority: PM Gilani
Gilani defends decision to remove the Establishment Secretary.
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Khar-Krishna talks: Agreement on simplified travel procedure across LoC
Travel across the LoC will now include visits for tourism and religious pilgrimage.
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PML-N activists: Failed self-immolation amuses public
Three activists of PML-N attempt self-immolation to protest being overlooked in favour of other party workers.
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Pakistan-India relationship: ‘New era’ dawns in ties
Two countries cut a slew of deals to facilitate trade and travel across LoC.
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Russian national with expired visa detained by police
30-year-old was travelling on an expired business visa.
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UK aid: Pakistan floods, one year on
UK aid helped millions of people rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient after the 2010 floods.
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Hajj scam: SC seeks reply on OSD status of Secretary Establishment
Chief justice asks attorney general to meet with Gilani and submit reply on OSD status of Secretary Establishment.
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Up to 100,000 flee Kurram offensive
Thousands of families escaped from Kurram district after the operation began early this month.
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US officials envisage 'strategic end' of al Qaeda
Al Qaeda’s subsidiary in Yemen is now considered as a greater counterterrorism challenge than its traditional base.
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Delhi gushes over new Pakistani minister
Hina Rabbani Khar appeared to have had an instant impact on one of the world's most tense bilateral relations.
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Kashmir sours India-Pakistan talks: Indian Govt source
Hina Rabbani Khar's meeting with Kashmiri leaders soured the atmosphere ahead of peace talks, says Indian govt source.
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Khar-Krishna talks: New minister, same message
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan called for a new spirit of cooperation between their countries.
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Norwegian killer is probably insane, his lawyer says
Lawyer says Breivik believes people will thank him one day, Police doubt claims that he was part of a network.
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Chairman’s appointment: NAB struggling to survive
In the absence of accountability laws, NAB cannot pursue corruption cases.
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Ghulam Nabi Fai admits to receiving money from ISI
Fai to be released on bond of $100,000 - placed under house arrest.
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NATO truckers under probe for sabotage
Formal investigations have been initiated by the police for the first time.
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PTI-led alliance on anvil to end ‘dynastic politics’
Disillusioned politicians to be invited to join the camp.
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Cost of inefficiency: ‘Pakistan could collect Rs5t in taxes’
Tax ombudsman says system flaws allow collection of only a fraction.
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Reeling from the disaster: A year on, flood devastation still an open wound
Oxfam report says Pakistan unprepared for this year’s monsoon floods.
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Banned outfits resurging across Punjab: Reports
Punjab govt directs police to closely monitor religious seminaries.
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Targeting textiles: Taliban make bonfire of ‘un-Islamic’ cloth
TTP claims that it is 'un-Islamic' to wear clothes that don't properly cover the human body.
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Political manoeuvring: Nostalgic PML-N cosying up to the military again?
Key party positions may be given to leaders close to Shahbaz, who is more liked by the military than Nawaz.
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Change of guard: AJK elects Chaudhry Abdul Majeed as PM
Majeed was elected after a last-minute nomination from President Zardari.
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Plea bargain: BoP defaulter told to approach lower court
SC advised counsel for Sheikh Harris to approach the court concerned for bail.
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Light at the end of the tunnel?: Accord ends KESC, labour union standoff
Utility to resume operations, services while workers would end all protests.
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Quarterly meeting: Rangers, BSF agree to check illegal border crossings
The border forces also pledge to stop unprovoked firing on the working boundary.
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Nawaz says govt on warpath with judiciary
Says clipping SC’s powers will amount to attack on democracy.
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US-Pakistan spy wars: Foreign aid workers face increased scrutiny
Stringent visa regulations and restrictions on military movement affecting aid delivery to flood hit areas: Guardian.
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US lobbied to stop Pakistan nuclear drive: Documents
Documents reveal US waged diplomatic campaign in 70's to prevent Pakistan from developing nuclear...
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Shootout: Four Jatoi clan members die in skirmish over land
Jatoi villagers were busy working on agricultural land, when a group of armed people appeared and opened fire.
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Internal Affairs: PPP MPA files motion against Zulfiqar Mirza
Mirza used derogatory language against him during the death anniversary of Ismail Odhejo, a former PPP leader.
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Currency: Rupee near record low
The rupee ended at 86.40/42 to the dollar
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Real estate: US professionals highlight opportunities
property is at historically low prices in the US and a proper decision can help investors get benefits.
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Asia-pacific business forum 2011: Pakistani delegation participates
currently visiting Bangkok to participate in the Asia-Pacific Business Forum 2011.
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Sme sector: Thai delegation discusses ventures
agro-food processing, gems and jewellery, textile, livestock, fisheries and marine aquaculture for joint ventures
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Meeting: Trade associations discuss issues
including acute electricity shortage, customs and tax-related issues between Pak Traders Association and LCCI
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Respecting the judiciary: ‘DG FIA’s appointment was ambiguous’
the government respects the judiciary and will implement all its decisions.
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Exploring opportunities: Businesswomen attend fair in China
to introduce Balochistan’s embroidery and dresses in an exhibition organised in the Chanudue and Kuming cities.
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Retaliation: Journalist’s beating sparks protest
Express TV reporter Sherin Zada was beaten by four security personnel when he was on his way to cover a musical show
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Gas build-up: Three killed in coalmine explosion
Three miners were killed while four others were injured in a gas explosion in a coalmine
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Financial crisis: NHA in a financial crunch
If funds were not released on time, it would turn into another loss-making entity on the lines of Pakistan Railway
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Search operation: 30 militants arrested in Mohmand
Security forces have arrested 30 suspected militants during a search operation in different areas of Mohmand Agency.
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Legal action threatened: Liquor shops closed for Ramazan
All liquor shops will remain closed throughout the province according to the Ramazanul Mubarak Ordinance
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Overturned: Bus skids off road
A child was killed and 24 passengers were injured when a bus overturned on the National Highway near Daulatpur.
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Ground rules: ‘Freedom walls’ for graffiti lovers
The students will now have separate walls where they can do wall chalking and put up posters.
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Breaking-up: SNF calls for confederate system
Mumtaz Ali Bhutto, has reiterated his demand to adopt the confederate system to save the country from breaking up.
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Prove your identity: KU tightens its security
The university has directed the students and faculty members to display their identity cards to enter the campus
















































