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Punishment fits the crime? Money trumps blood in settling scores
Time and again, the conditions for the application of Qisas and Diyat have been debated.
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Pay-up time? Heirs of former judge demand pension
Petitioners go to court against unpaid pension benefits by the government.
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Improving service: NAB asks SHC to appoint judges for accountability courts
Court sets up bench to hear 327 appeals against AC decisions.
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Changing mindsets: Teaching human rights necessary to promote peace, SHC tells govt
Federal ministry says education has devolved to the provinces.
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Muharram traditions: Parents lament their kids don’t know of sabeels
Both Shias and Sunnis set up stalls with drinks along procession routes for mourners.
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Massacre averted: LeJ chief, two ‘bombers’ among six killed by police
Suspects were planning attack on Hussainian Iranian Imambargah.
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Better to be safe: DHA blocks Commercial, Saba avenues for traffic till tonight
Residents of the area are being asked to move their cars away from the imambargahs.
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Golf: Hassan elected APGC’s secretary
Hassan earned the post as candidates from a total of 38 countries contested in the election on Wednesday.
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Postponed KCCA elections irk officials
Delay may affect lobbying, say cricket association members.
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Gul delighted with young squash players
National coach lauds Zaman, Danish for improved PSA rankings.
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‘Intensity’ floors ‘flair’ in Dubai
South Africa thrash Pakistan by nine wickets in first Twenty20.
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Areeba Habib sounds off on runway politics
The young model says senior models outstay their welcome.
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Too famous? Veena Malik endangered in the UK
Actor arrives in the UK to receive an award but is welcomed with death threats.
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Terror plot foiled: Police kill six suspected militants in Karachi
Police said members of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) were planning to attack a Shia gathering on Friday.
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Karachi railways: New superintendent promises punctual trains
Announcement says Maqsoodun Nabi has taken over as the new divisional superintendent at Pakistan Railways, Karachi.
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Recouping losses: Prepare to pay more parking fee as KMC launches recovery drive
The amount will allow the KMC to pay its employees, says KMC commissioner.
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AKU-EB high achievers to get scholarship from Fancy Foundation
The scholarships will cover tuition fee and book allowances for 10 students enrolled each in grade 11 and grade 12.
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Lessons from history: IBA hosts French, German diplomats
Similarity between Franco-German tiff in past & Pak-India distrust today invited discussion, queries from the audience
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Mutually beneficial ties: ‘Germany looks forward to trade conferences’
German consul-general believes Pakistan is a great place for business.
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Prepared to fight: MQM plans to bring A game to local government polls
Prominent leaders of the party had filed nomination papers before the polls were delayed.
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Plan busted: Three ‘TTP’ men die but take down a Rangers sepoy
The alleged militants were planning a terrorist activity for Muharram 10.
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Public transport: Qingqis to be modified based on NED study
The vehicles may be regularised after they are tweaked to conform to safety measures.
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Killings in the city: Three men, minor girl killed
On-duty officer Muhammad Shaukat said the girl was shot once in the head.
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Public-private initiative: SEF to renovate 392 schools across Sindh
Since July, 80% of the schools have been renovated, the rest to be completed by December.
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Tilting the balance: District council abolished, Karachi suburbs to join KMC
PPP defends decision by saying it will lead to the development of these areas.
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Muharram violence: 12 injured in Karachi bomb attacks
Law enforcers and media personnel among the wounded; the attacks targeted two imambargahs.
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Breakthrough: Traders expect transport strike to end
Last minute government intervention placates stakeholders.
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Market watch: Stocks drop as investors wait on monetary policy
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 15.40 points.
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Up and coming: Pakistani startup raises $5m from venture capitalist
Giving social enterprise giants a run for their money, Convo sees aggressive expansion .
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Swiss accounts: Pakistan strives to bring back money from Swiss banks
Government assures top court about its intentions .
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Monetary policy: Policy rate hike in line with expectations
State Bank increases policy rate by 50 basis point keeping inflation in mind.
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Special olympics: Pakistan contingent to depart on Nov 27
The Pakistan contingent includes 23 athletes from Islamabad, 19 from Lahore and 18 from Karachi.
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The experience will benefit me, says Aqeel Khan
Pakistan’s top tennis player training hard for Asian Championship.
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President’s One-Day Trophy: Rahim’s ton lands huge win for Islamabad
Leopards beat Hyderabad Hawks by 103 runs in third-round tie.
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‘Jackal’ tag does not bother Misbah
Embattled Pakistan captain hits back at critics, vows to continue playing.
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Will the wait for Waiting for Godot pay off?
NAPA reaches a milestone with its first production in English.
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Karachista: Shamaeel Ansari - The unsung doyenne of fashion
Shamaeel Ansari is known for her silhouettes, detailing and craftsmanship.
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Karachi raid: Rangers foil suspected Muharram 10 attack
Three alleged TTP militants, Rangers official killed in exchange of fire during the raid.
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Saving the day: Chemical factory catches fire
Fire fighters managed to put out the blazes that erupted at a chemical factory in Sher Shah on Tuesday afternoon.
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Training technicians: Medical courses to start at Leprosy hospital
The training courses are on food inspection, physiotherapy, dental surgery, operation theatre and X-ray machines.
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Candidates start unofficial campaigns
Most candidates were directed by their party leaders to start campaigning without formal approval of candidature.
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Holistic approach: Guest houses come under police radar as part of Muharram security
To avoid terror activities, police compile data of visitors at guest houses in the city.
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Extortion case: Court acquits man who fired at Jeddah Ice Cream for want of evidence
The suspect was arrested for allegedly demanding extortion from the shop owner.
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Housing policy: SBP and ABAD discuss ideas on low-cost housing
Government had planned to build 500,000 houses.
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Dengue prevention: Commissioner orders action against shopkeepers if they fail to comply
Shoaib Siddiqui addressed meeting on dengue prevention, insists on fumigation.
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Market watch: Index declines on monetary policy anticipation
Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 78.62 points.
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Possible revision: Analysts anticipate increase of 50 basis points in policy rate
State Bank to unveil monetary policy statement today.
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Next generation: PTA receives seven bids for 3G auction consultant
Consultants are likely to be shortlisted and hired by the end of month.
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Karachi operation: Two alleged TTP militants among 32 suspects arrested
TTP militants have allegedly killed 16 policemen and four police informants, claims DIG West.
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Tennis: Hania progresses after comfortable win over Seher
Bilal Imran Lohya defeated Nouman Aftabb 6-2, 6-3 to move into the final of the U13 singles event.