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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.
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PM to address nation regarding ongoing crises
The ruling government's performance, the new judicial crisis, charter of democracy and floods likely on the agenda.
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We’re all to blame for lawlessness
Legal and law enforcement experts say state, the police, the law and the general public are all to blame.
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Islamabad Police Rescue 15 renamed
Islamabad Police Rescue 15 will now be called Musarat Rescue 15 to honour the work of late DSP Musarat Ali Khan.
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Half a million farmers to get wheat seeds, fertilisers
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation to begin distribution in Sindh and then in Balochistan.
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CDA bans house allotments for six months
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has banned further allotment of houses in the city for the next six months.
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The epidemic that wasn’t
Health institutes giving conflicting reports about the number of patients diagnosed with dengue fever in the country.
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Renovation halted
Capital Development Authority (CDA) does not have money to complete the renovation of the Bari Imam Complex.
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Civil-military leaders to map out agenda
Pakistan reiterates it will launch an offensive in N Waziristan when it considers fit.
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ECP accuses HEC of overstepping mandate
Fate of the entire process of degree verification now hangs in balance because of lawmakers’ non-compliance.
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Babar Awan runs over former nazim
Accident occurs as Babar Awan backed his official jeep out of a hotel in a hurry.
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Doctors observe strike at HMC
Doctors at HMC observe complete strike to force government to address their concerns about security demands.
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Supreme Court urged to take suo motu notice
Relatives of missing persons stages demonstration asking Chief Justice to take suo motu notice of the issue.
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Medicine man, Hakeem Said’s 12th death anniversary today
Hakeem Said is the name behind Hamdard Dawakhana, Hamdard University, Madinat-al Hikmah among other things.
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‘We’re looking at a dengue epidemic this year’
According to Dr Mullick the number of cases is 1,307, with 45 from Hyderabad and the rest from Karachi and Mirpurkhas.
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No regrets over Lal Masjid: Musharraf
Former president says those killed in Lal Masjid were terrorists and no woman was killed in the operation.
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Qari Hussain — terror still walks
Sources confirm that though top Taliban commander Qari was injured in a recent attack, he is still alive.
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ECC approves farm grants for flood-hit areas
Small farmers – those having less than 25 acres of land – would be eligible for receiving Rs2,400 per acre.
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Top media bosses to appear in SC
Media bosses, Chairman Pemra and AG to appear before full bench regarding rumors of withdrawal of judges restoration.
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Chaudhry Nisar challenges Deedar's appointment in SC
Petition by opposition leader states the opposition was not consulted over the NAB chairman's appointment.
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Murray to face Federer in Shanghai final
Roger Federer secures chance of a revenge win over Murray after beating Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-4 in the semi-final.
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NASA images show large area of land still submerged
New satellite images from the NASA show that thousands of square miles of land in Sindh remain submerged under water.
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FIA asks NAB for records of former NIC chairman
FIA seeks records from NAB of NIC’s former Chairman Ayaz Khan Niazi regarding overpriced purchases of land.
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Media watch: Judiciary, government and media
Media looks at the series of events that took place Thursday night at the Supreme Court.
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Pakistan defends military policy in northwest
Pakistan declares that there is no "lack of Pakistani resolve to fight terrorism".
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US agrees to disburse $550 million blocked money
The amount is part of the Coalition Support Fund for Pakistan’s fight against terrorism.
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Every citizen’s support needed in dengue campaign: EDO
An anti-dengue fever campaign in Lahore is in full swing.
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Turkey to provide $150 million for Sindh livestock
Turkish delegation says govt would cooperate in rehabilitation process in SiNdh.
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Sana promises to fight terrorism, curb crime
Rana Sanaullah says 751 inspectors, 4,019 sub inspectors, 2,204 ASIs and 6,981 constables punished for corruption.
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Achievements, challenges of rural women
Conference calls for protection of social and economic rights of rural women and recognition of their contribution.
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Guard kills boss’s brother
According to police Sheikh Mumtaz had come to pick his children up from school when he was shot by his brothers guard.
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Horror to invade PNCA
New play, Let Me In, aims to explore the darkness of human mind and how fear can inculcate it in every person.
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Preserving crafts
Asian Study Group (ASG) opens its season of activities with a spectacular cultural and crafts show at the PNCA.
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Preparing for polls
The PS-94 by-election has inspired fear among many residents of Orangi Town.
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Food insecurity: What to eat?
Research report says almost half of Pakistanis do not have access to sufficient food for active and healthy life.
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TTP second-in-command rumoured dead
Qari Hussain Ahmed Mehsud was killed in a strike by US-operated drones early this month, unconfirmed reports said
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Sindh says cabinet members not responsible for breach
Sindh govt labels charges as politically motivated.
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Balochistan Assembly endorses amendment
According to the amendment all madrassas shall refrain from operating without getting themselves registered.
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MQM chief urges government to respect judiciary
Altaf Hussain urges govt and judiciary to “respect and protect each other”.
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LHC adjourns hearing till October 22
Petitioner argues that Hussain’s appointment was made in violation of Supreme Court’s order on the NRO.
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PPP, opposition big guns among non-cooperative members
Gilani, Chaudhry Nisar, Chaudhry Shujaat among list of members who failed to provide certificates to HEC.
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PPP decides to fight all odds in streets
Zardari tells party members to go to their constituencies and "start mobilising people...they are our soldiers."
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Pakistan decry prize for Chinese dissident
Pakistan says Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has done nothing to qualify for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.
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Anxious moments in the SC
"We have information that the media reports are true. We have enough material to prove it," says CJ.