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Punjab government announces free Metro Bus service on August 14
Security arrangements will be made accordingly to manage the influx of passengers.
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Meethi Yaadein: A look at Eid in the yesteryears
Ms.T takes you on a trip down memory lane to experience the wonders of Eid in the yesteryears.
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Ban on pillion riding lifted in Karachi by Sindh Government
The Sindh home department on March 4 had enforced the ban on pillion riding after a blast killed nearly 50 people.
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Eid spirit: CM distribute gifts among unlucky children
Shahbaz Sharif said the SOS Village was doing an invaluable service by taking in the orphans.
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Eid business: Restaurants rake it in over holidays
Eateries get far more customers than last year.
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Minorities Day: ‘August 11 is not a black day’
Scholars, religious and political leaders pledge support for minorities.
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In the shadow of fire and bullets: African dancers of Lyari shed new light on restive area
The old city area is also famous for churning out good soccer players and boxers.
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Safe and sound: Tight security measures ensure peaceful Eid in the city
Policemen in plain clothes were deployed in mosques where Eid congregations were scheduled.
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'Pakistan ranks fifth on oDesk's top freelancer countries list'
Online company ranks the country 5th in list of top freelancer countries.
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Fifth Avenue: Cost-effective local brand dreams big
Fifth Avenue opened the doors to its 20th retail outlet in Ocean Towers, Karachi on Tuesday evening.
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Urdu floating at the edge of our Solar System
A golden record on Voyager 1 saves snippets of human culture just in case it meets new friends in space.
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Book review: Couldn't stress it more
John Gray explains how stress hormones harm your health and marital relationships.
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Pragaash band: Girl Band Sufi
Kashmir’s only all-girl mystical music group risks falling silent .
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Book review: Portrait of a Vanished Time
Shamsur Rahman Faruqi’s novel The Mirror of Beauty is epic in its encyclopaedic sweep of 18th and 19th century...
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Dawood Ibrahim chased out of Pakistan: PM's special envoy
Special Envoy Shaharyar Khan says cricketing ties between Pakistan, India could be a major factor in peace process.
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Banned Amir backs calls to make match-fixing a crime
"Fixing of cricket matches must be made an criminal offence where punishment should be hard jail."
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Moon sighted: Nation to celebrate Eid as one today
Testimonies received from across the country: Mufti Muneeb.
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Overstaying visa: Delhi High Court orders release of Pakistani woman
Nuzhat Jahan spent 3 months in shelter home for not extending her visa.
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Eid precautions: Capital’s hospitals put on high alert
Leaves for essential staff cancelled.
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Gloomy times: Chand raat celebrations lose their lustre
Decoration of lights on shops, buildings avoided due to high costs.
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'Hilal-e-Imtiaz' awarded posthumously to Iqbal Haider
Haider had served as federal law minister and as co-chairman of the HRCP.
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Helping hand: Japan grants $104,543 for hospital in Badin
Japan will pay $104,534 for the eye hospital.
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Eid fare hikes: Transporters fined Rs49,000 for overcharging
It seems that the police and ITA are not on the same page.
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Preparations in full swing: ‘Foolproof’ security in place for Eid holidays in twin cities
Special teams will be on guard in mosques, imambargahs and open spaces where prayers will be offered.
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Agricultural exporters look to academia for solutions
PFVA signs MoU with UAF for R&D to protect fruit and vegetable industry.
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True happiness: Ignoring Eid shopping, altruistic teenagers collect funds for rain victims
The young saviours belong to the Pakistan Relief Foundation.
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Buksh Energy provides electricity to villages via solar power
Wants to expand project throughout Pakistan, fuelling entrepreneurship.
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Climbing a mountain, using skis
Alpine skiing is popular wherever there is combination of mountain slopes, snow and sufficient tourist infrastructure.
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Free hand: Finance minister handed absolute control over economic decisions
Unlike earlier, the decisions taken by the ECC will no longer need cabinet approval .
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Significance of the female jirga
Jirgas commonly discriminate against women, who are often traded away to absolve men’s crimes.
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Ramadan Toy Drive: For these kids, all it takes are toys to bring joy
Response has been overwhelming as people contributed generously, say organisers .
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Final preparations: Eid festivities attract residents from across the city
Women Business Development Centre organises shopping carnival on University Road.
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Relief goods: 15 trucks sent to flood-affected areas
Punjab Disaster Management Authority dispatched 15 trucks of relief goods to the flood affected areas in the province.
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Moon sighting: Pakistan to celebrate Eid on Friday
I am not an astrologer or a fortune teller, says Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee.
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BNU’s new vice chancellor: ‘Universities should share top teachers'
Kardar suggests foreign scholarship programmes fund institutions.
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‘Friendly policing’: Highway patrol officers hand out flowers
Officials handed out flowers and iftar packets to commuters as part of a public relations exercise.
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Imperative to 'ensure and restore ceasefire on LoC': Nawaz
Prime Minister wants Indian and Pakistani leaderships to engage constructively to build trust and confidence.
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Moin Khan: Building a positive image of Pakistan on wheels
Khan decided to travel from San Francisco to Lahore on his motorcycle to send a positive message.
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Visa violation: New Delhi High Court orders release of Pakistani woman
In 1996, Nuzhat had applied for Indian citizenship however no decision was given.
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Academic assessment: Matric, inter marks a factor in doctors’ hiring
Ombudsman found that old PPSC policy was unfair to graduates of public medical colleges.
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Kidnapped child recovered from Islamabad
The kidnapper was traced through thumbprint on NADRA form.
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Pakistan-India tensions: US encourages dialogue to solve issues
UN calls for restraint as tensions mount between the two nuclear tipped neighbours.
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Social perspective: Govt to consider citizens’ take on local bodies laws
Law minister said that different laws, acts and LG laws from other provinces were also being considered.
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Crop survival: Farmers in Sindh get trained to ‘manage’ dates
Pakistan is the sixth largest date producing country with orchards spread over 0.1 m hectares.
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Higher education: ‘UK still opening its arms to Pakistani students’
The new laws were meant to ensure that only ‘genuine’ students were granted visas.
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Eid spirit: A public-friendly campaign by Motorway Police
Cheema directed officers to maintain vigilance during Eid as the roads will be full to the brim with commuters.
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CM calls for better border control to prevent refugees from returning
Says it is the federal government’s responsibility to control the border.
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Preparing for the big day: The highs and lows of crunch-time Eid shopping
Despite prevailing security threats and recent poor weather, shoppers are out in full flow.
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Spending Eid with family: Capital begins to wear a deserted look
Major bus, train stations flooded with commuters; complaints focus on high fares.
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Tackling the energy crisis: Foreign companies expected to invest $30 billion in K-P
Senior chartered accountant says work is underway to attract foreign investment.