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Khalid Iqbal
Rawalpindi
In order to protect its staff and government property from damages in case unruly mobs attack grid stations in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has deployed security officials ...
 
 
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Obaid Abrar Khan
Rawalpindi
Prolonged power outages have become a nuisance for public, but it has become a blessing in disguise for electricians, refrigerators and Air conditioners mechanics because loadshedding stricken people hire them to install UPS and ...
 
 

Islamabad
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Gajus Scheltema was presented with a display copy of a wonderful new children’s book, ‘Laddu is Born’, at the inauguration of the Children’s Literary Festival here on Friday, says a press ...
 
 
Our crime correspondent
Rawalpindi
The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) arrested three persons, including two women, who tried to proceed to Paris on fake travel documents on Friday morning, the FIA sources said.
When FIA Inspector Afzal Khan Niazi checked three ...
 
 

Arthritis of the shoulder occurs when the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, causing pain and stiffness.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these tips to ease the symptoms of shoulder arthritis:
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Our crime correspondent
Islamabad: A speedy vehicle of the US Embassy crushed a pedestrian to death at 7th Avenue here on Friday, the police spokesman said.
The Aabpara Police said that an elderly man, Zahoor Ahmad, a resident of Kotli Sattian, was crossing 7th Avenue ...
 
 
Our crime correspondent
Rawalpindi: Two robbers gunned down a young bike-rider in Shakrial on Friday when he stopped at a roadside shop to buy watermelons, the police spokesman said.
Adnan Yousaf, a resident of Shakrial, stopped his bike at a vendor’s setup near Rashed ...
 
 
Our crime correspondent
Islamabad: The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) has arrested three proclaimed offenders, including a woman, who were wanted by the Islamabad Police in murder case, sources in the CIA said.
The arrested persons were identified as Arif, son of ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
Children enthusiastically participated in the sixth Children’s Literature Festival (CLF) inaugurated at the Pak-China Friendship Centre here on Friday.
The two-day festival brings together a large number of students, teachers, ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
Routine activities at the most crowded ground floor of the Centaurus Mall faced a jam for a short duration when nearly 15 young boys started dancing on music soon after getting off from escalators. Hundreds of surprised visitors ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
The Association for Welfare of Retired Persons (AWRP) has been actively working for solution of problems of retired government employees particularly those related to pension.
The AWRP is bringing out a newsletter in order ...
 
 
Our Correspondent
Islamabad
“Learning a language does not simply involve knowing morphology, syntax, and semantics of that particular language rather it involves the thought process, particular reactions, and spirit of the language”, said Lieutenant General (r) ...
 
 
Noor Aftab
Islamabad
The real things haven’t changed. It is still good to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have and it was quite amazing for me to find that a cop from Islamabad Capital Territory Police was trying to trace me, not for ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
All Pakistan CNG Association Chairman Ghiyas Abdullah Piracha has welcomed the decision of the Federal Law Ministry, which has declared the recent decision of Caretaker Prime Minister Mir Hazar Khan Khoso of banning vehicles of over ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Rawalpindi
The AM Anglo Montessori School and College celebrated Water and Biodiversity Day, which was aimed to create awareness among the children about biodiversity and water.
Malik Shaukat Hayat, District Officer Environment and team of ...
 
 

Islamabad
Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq, TI, founder and idea sponsor of the Roots Chinese Language Initiative and CEO of the Roots Millennium Schools (RMS), briefed Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan Mir Hazar Khan ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang highlighted the need for collaboration with Pakistan in a variety of fields.
At a programme at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre, he appreciated Pakistani students for showing interest in learning the ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad: Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has supported the use of birth spacing as it insures health of the mother and the newborn, also allowing a mother to fully cater to the needs of her existing ...
 
 
MAK Lodhi
President Zardari is the lone survivor in the wild jungle of PPP politics and his instincts guide him best to avail the last good chance for a new lease of life.
Badly bruised, Zardari can put into the bargain whatever he possesses. He might ...
 
 
Asim Yasin
Islamabad
The Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) has finalized the name of Syed Khursheed Shah as opposition leader in the National Assembly.
PPPP President Makhdoom Amin Fahim, who will be the parliamentary leader in the ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) came hard on the caretaker government on a proposal for increasing the General Sales Tax and raise in electricity tariff while terming it unconstitutional and vowed to challenge it in the ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Rawalpindi
Foundation University, Rawalpindi Campus, organised Job Fair 2013 on Friday, which was inaugurated by Fauji Foundation Managing Director Lieutenant General (r) Muhammad Mustafa Khan. He is also the president of Foundation ...
 
 

PML-N leader Senator Ishaq Dar Thursday explained his stance with regard to press reports about Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
He said that he had launched the Rs34 billion Pakistan Income Support Programme when he was the country’s ...
 
 

Islamabad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has introduced new models of its EVO and Nitro Cloud devices, which offer enhanced and upgraded features for a rich on-the-go broadband experience, says a press release.
The ...
 
 
Schezee Zaidi
Islamabad
The Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) plans to open a ‘Coffee House’ for writers at its headquarters offering a space for literary discourse to the literary community of the twin cities. Aiming to revive the ‘Coffee House’ culture that ...
 
 
Afshan S. Khan
Rawalpindi
Running a studio in New York, Mumtaz Hussain, showcased his film and video installation at the NCA Rawalpindi Campus here on Friday.
Mumtaz Hussain received his formal art education from National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore, in ...
 
 

Rawalpindi
In order to control the sale of smuggled cigarettes across the province, Punjab Home Minister Tariq Pervez has written a letter to Inspector General of Police (Punjab) Aftab Sultan directing him to take strict action against smuggled ...
 
 
Our correspondent
Islamabad
The Floral Art Society, Islamabad, held its monthly meeting at the Serena Hotel. Attended by enthusiastic members, the programme commenced with Nageen Malik introducing a plant and providing information on its varied aspects like how ...
 
 
Jamila Achakzai
Islamabad
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Masoom Yasinzai has declared low university enrolments the country’s biggest challenge and blamed it on poor access to higher education.
“In this modern world, higher ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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