CDA buckles up to launch the project
IslamabadThe Capital Development Authority (CDA) is preparing to start the Kashmir Expressway project by the end of February or early March 20
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Substandard imported drugs flood markets
LahoreSMUGGLED Indian and Chinese medicines, especially sex provoking drugs, have once again started flooding the markets of the provincial ca
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40 militants, six soldiers killed in Mohmand
GHALLANAI: Forty militants, including two commanders, and six soldiers were killed in deadly clashes in Lakaro Tehsil of Mohmand Agency, as security f
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BISP launched in Punjab
LAHORE: PPP central leader Farzana Raja launched the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in the Punjab on Sunday.Federal Minister for Soci
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Clashes as Afghan Militants Pour Over Border Into Pakistan (New York Times)
A violent weekend was a new sign of the lawlessness of the tribal areas along Pakistan?s western border with Afghanistan.
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Crowd tries to attack U.S. Consulate in Pakistan in anti-Israel protest (Chicago Sun-Times)
KARACHI, Pakistan — Police say a crowd tried to attack the U.S. Consulate building in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi during an anti-Israel protest, but security forces managed to repel them.
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Red mosque admin seeks security
ISLAMABAD: The Red Mosque administration demanded of government to provide security over possible threat of terrorism in the mosque.Speaking to Geo News here, Lal mosque deputy khatib Allama Amir Sadiq said some suspected people had been seen roaming around the mosque. He said requests were made to Interior Secretary and Islamabad administration for provision of security to the mosque. He said a formal request was also being sent to the Aabpara police station.
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Israel protest targets US consulate in Pakistan (AP via Yahoo! News)
Security forces used tear gas and batons to repel anti-Israel protesters who tried to attack a U.S. consulate in Pakistan on Sunday, as tens of thousands in cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia demonstrated against Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip.
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Crowd tries to attack U.S. consulate in Pakistan (Denver Post)
KARACHI, PAKISTAN — Security forces used tear gas and batons to repel anti-Israel protesters who tried to attack a U.S. consulate in Pakistan today, as tens of thousands of people demonstrated worldwide against Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip.
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Australia beat South Africa by 52 runs in 1st T20
MELBOURNE: Australia defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 match here on Sunday.Batting first, Australia made 182 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 20 overs.David Warner, making his international debut, played an aggressive innings of 89 runs off only 43 balls with seven fours and six sixes while Dale Steyn claimed three wickets.In reply, South Africa were dismissed for 130 runs in 18 overs. Jean-Paul Duminy top-scored with 78 off just 48 balls, hitting nine fours and a towering six. David Hussey captured three wickets.The second Twenty20 International will be played on Tuesday.
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