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Violence blamed on Lyari gangland killings: Protester killed in ‘crossfire’
KARACHI, May 23: A man said to be a protester was killed and several others were wounded on Thursday when a stretch of Mauripur Road turned into a battleground between law-enforcement personnel and members of the Kutchhi community who had blocked the road to lodge their protest against the killing of their fellow members in the old city areas.
KARACHI, May 23: A man said to be a protester was killed and several others were wounded on Thursday when a stretch of Mauripur Road turned into a battleground between law-enforcement personnel and members of the Kutchhi community who had blocked the road to lodge their protest against the killing of their fellow members in the old city areas.
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President acts to secure jobs of 10,000 civil servants
President Zardari has made an attempt to secure the jobs of more than 10,000 civil servants whose ministries have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Amendment in the constitution.
President Zardari has made an attempt to secure the jobs of more than 10,000 civil servants whose ministries have been devolved to provinces after the 18th Amendment in the constitution.
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Suspected militant shot dead
KARACHI, May 23: A suspected militant was shot dead and another person was wounded in a Thursday night gun attack in Qasba Colony, police said.
KARACHI, May 23: A suspected militant was shot dead and another person was wounded in a Thursday night gun attack in Qasba Colony, police said.
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Railway officials observe strike
KARACHI, May 23: Expressing solidarity with their colleagues arrested for allegedly stealing railway material, Karachi division railway officials observed a ‘pen-down’ strike, wore black armbands and did not carry out any work on Thursday.
KARACHI, May 23: Expressing solidarity with their colleagues arrested for allegedly stealing railway material, Karachi division railway officials observed a ‘pen-down’ strike, wore black armbands and did not carry out any work on Thursday.
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Official summoned for delaying power plant
SC summoned Finance Secretar for allegedly acting as a stumbling block in the release of funds and thus delaying installation of a Rs20 billion.
SC summoned Finance Secretar for allegedly acting as a stumbling block in the release of funds and thus delaying installation of a Rs20 billion.
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Police told to book canal water thieves
RAWALPINDI, May 23: The Punjab government has directed the divisional police across the province to launch a crackdown against bigwigs involved in canal water theft and register cases against them, it has been learnt.
RAWALPINDI, May 23: The Punjab government has directed the divisional police across the province to launch a crackdown against bigwigs involved in canal water theft and register cases against them, it has been learnt.
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MBS: man disabled in accident seeks Rs11 million damages
LAHORE, May 23: A civil court on Thursday issued notices to the Punjab government, Metro Bus Service Authority and Turkish company in a Rs11 million damages suit filed by a man who lost his both legs due to alleged negligence of a bus driver
LAHORE, May 23: A civil court on Thursday issued notices to the Punjab government, Metro Bus Service Authority and Turkish company in a Rs11 million damages suit filed by a man who lost his both legs due to alleged negligence of a bus driver
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Imran to address rally through video link
LAHORE, May 23: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will address party’s major protest demonstration against “worst-ever rigging” through video link in Islamabad on Friday (today)
LAHORE, May 23: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan will address party’s major protest demonstration against “worst-ever rigging” through video link in Islamabad on Friday (today)
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Summer break in schools from June 1
LAHORE, May 23: Public and private schools will remain closed for summer vacation from June 1 to Aug 15, as already notified in the annual academic calendar
LAHORE, May 23: Public and private schools will remain closed for summer vacation from June 1 to Aug 15, as already notified in the annual academic calendar
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Mercury at its highest across country
LAHORE, My 23: Temperatures went up to their highest in many cities in the country as the persisting heat wave reached its climax on Thursday
LAHORE, My 23: Temperatures went up to their highest in many cities in the country as the persisting heat wave reached its climax on Thursday
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Aptma wants gas diversion to power
LAHORE, May 23: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has suggested the PML-N to form, immediately after assuming power, an energy committee with large stakeholders as its integral part in order to resolve energy issues of the country
LAHORE, May 23: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has suggested the PML-N to form, immediately after assuming power, an energy committee with large stakeholders as its integral part in order to resolve energy issues of the country
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LHC notice to ECP on vote recount plea
LAHORE, May 23: The Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan on a petition seeking recount of votes in PP-266, Layyah, and withholding of notification of the returned candidate.
LAHORE, May 23: The Lahore High Court chief justice on Thursday issued a notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan on a petition seeking recount of votes in PP-266, Layyah, and withholding of notification of the returned candidate.
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Violators of building by-laws to be punished
LAHORE, May 23: All town administrators and officers have been directed to seal constructed and under-construction residential and commercial buildings if they find any violation of building bylaws there
LAHORE, May 23: All town administrators and officers have been directed to seal constructed and under-construction residential and commercial buildings if they find any violation of building bylaws there
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MBS drivers protest lack of facilities
LAHORE, May 23: The operations of the Metro Bus System (MBS) remained suspended on Thursday for about an hour after several drivers refused to work under protest against the private Turkish company’s administration for allegedly depriving them of rights
LAHORE, May 23: The operations of the Metro Bus System (MBS) remained suspended on Thursday for about an hour after several drivers refused to work under protest against the private Turkish company’s administration for allegedly depriving them of rights
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PTI plea for Altaf’s treason trial
LAHORE, May 23: The Lahore High Court issued on Thursday notices to the federal government, Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and others on a petition seeking prosecution of Mr Hussain under treason charges for, according to the petitioner, demanding secession of Karachi from the country
LAHORE, May 23: The Lahore High Court issued on Thursday notices to the federal government, Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and others on a petition seeking prosecution of Mr Hussain under treason charges for, according to the petitioner, demanding secession of Karachi from the country
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‘N’ nominates Shahbaz for Punjab CM post
LAHORE, May 23: The PML-N parliamentary committee nominated on Thursday Shahbaz Sharif for the post of Punjab chief minister
LAHORE, May 23: The PML-N parliamentary committee nominated on Thursday Shahbaz Sharif for the post of Punjab chief minister
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Brazilian painter’s first solo show in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD, May 23: The Tanzara Gallery Thursday opened its doors to an international exhibition. Brazilian painter Dimax held his first solo show in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD, May 23: The Tanzara Gallery Thursday opened its doors to an international exhibition. Brazilian painter Dimax held his first solo show in Islamabad.
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Nawaz seeks Li’s help to resolve energy crisis
Nawaz Sharif said strengthening ties with China will be his govt’s top foreign policy priority and sought Beijing’s help for dealing with energy deficit.
Nawaz Sharif said strengthening ties with China will be his govt’s top foreign policy priority and sought Beijing’s help for dealing with energy deficit.
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Modest buying on cotton market
KARACHI, May 23: Amid steady outlook cotton market witnessed moderate activity on Thursday as some positive developments emerging from Islamabad on political front gave confidence to the trade and industry sector
KARACHI, May 23: Amid steady outlook cotton market witnessed moderate activity on Thursday as some positive developments emerging from Islamabad on political front gave confidence to the trade and industry sector
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Karachi Port operations
KARACHI, May 23: Three ships carrying containers and steel billets are expected to arrive at the outer anchorage of Karachi Port on Friday, said a KPT source
KARACHI, May 23: Three ships carrying containers and steel billets are expected to arrive at the outer anchorage of Karachi Port on Friday, said a KPT source
