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Punjab CM pledges to compensate for destroyed homes, livestock, agricultural losses

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Reiterates demand that flood victims be provided relief through BISP

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President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated the security forces on their successful operation in the district of Lakki Marwat that resulted in the elimination of seventeen Indian-sponsored terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Khwarij.

Doctors report fivefold increase in patients as H1N1 virus spreads rapidly

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Police shift the teenagers to shelter, inform their families

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SHC irked as Universities and Boards Department fails to submit reply

ACE seeks record from HMC over alleged irregularities in Rs3.2bn Hyderabad road project

Mayor laments Bagh Ibn-e-Qasim, one of the city's largest public parks, receives barely 130 visitors a day

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Pakistan men’s captain Salman Ali Agha said on Saturday that he welcomed his players being aggressive on the field ahead of the first-ever final of an Asia Cup between Pakistan and India. Under fire after two comprehensive losses at the hands of India in the ongoing Asia Cup, the Green Shirts proved they were good enough to make it to the tournament’s final when they edged Bangladesh by 11 runs in their last Super Four outing on Thursday and all that matters now for the side are the title honours. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Dubai, Salman said: “Every individual has their own way. If a player wants to be aggressive, then why not? If you take aggression away from a fast bowler, then there’s nothing left.” He was responding to an Indian journalist’s question about his responsibility as captain to keep his players’ actions in check. “Every player knows how to deal with their emotions. I give the players a free hand unless they are disrespecting someone or causing disrespect to our country,” the...

Abandoned explosives continue to claim innocent lives