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Thursday, 31 October 2019
Times Aishwarya twinned with Aaradhya!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful actresses in Bollywood. The star is celebrating her 46th birthday today and her fans can't keep calm. Several fan clubs on social media dedicated to the 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' actress have shared some unseen pictures of the diva and we are...
Bday Special: Ileana's hotest bikini clicks!
Bollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz turns a year older today and we just couldn't keep calm as the diva has taken her social media game to the next level. Not only is she giving it back to the haters but at the same time also entertaining her fans with some drool-worthy bikini pictures.
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Accord with traders: Govt to forego revenue potential of Rs70-100 bn
ISLAMABAD: With the compromise of traders on key documentation points just on eve of Azadi March, the government has literally agreed to forgo at least a revenue potential in the range of Rs70 to Rs100 billion from wholesale and retail sector.The wholesale/retail sector is contributing peanuts to national kitty on account of taxes despite possessing sizeable share in the range of 17 to 18 percent...
Doctors, paramedics intensify strike in Punjab
LAHORE: The prolonged tug-of-war between provincial health authorities and doctors’ alliance has taken a huge toll on poor patients, who are virtually deprived of their basic right to healthcare in public sector hospitals in the province.The Grand Health Alliance’s strike in government hospitals entered 22nd day on Thursday, which multiplied the miseries of poor patients both physically and financially,...
Siraj asks Sheikh Rasheed to step down
KARACHI: Ameer of Jamaat-e -Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has demanded of the Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, to resign and order a detailed inquiry into the tragic train accident in Rahimyar Khan in which according to initial reports over 70 people perished and scores injured.The JI Amir was talking to media at the Idara-e-Nor-e-Haq on Thursday. Siraj said this is the ninth train accident...
Historic, political significance of October in Pakistan’s history
LAHORE: October holds a special historic and political significance in Pakistan’s 72-year history as sitting Prime Minister Imran Khan, his predecessors Nawaz Sharif and Mir Zafarullah Jamali, former president Pervez Musharraf and Maulana Fazlur Rehman etc would never surely forget the events that had prominently featured during this month.As far as Imran Khan is concerned, it was his very widely-attended...
KP CM orders removal of Nowshera Medical College BoG chairman
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan finally took notice of the alleged irregularities and illegal appointments in the Nowshera Medical College (NMC) and its teaching hospital, Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex, and removed Gulrez Hakim Khan from his position as chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG).Sources at the Chief Minister's Secretariat told The News that Mahmood Khan signed the summary...
Opposition parties’ workers proceed to Islamabad for Azadi March
PESHAWAR: Several big processions under the banner of different opposition parties, mainly JUI-F and ANP Thursday left for Islamabad to join the Azadi March.The main procession from Peshawar started from the Ring Road where the main office of JUI-F is located. It was led by the provincial leaders of the JUI-F. The ANP procession had left for the federal capital before that of the JUI-F. The ANP activists...
Capital students suffer as colleges suspend bus service without notice
Islamabad: Hundreds of students, especially those living in far-off areas, were troubled on Thursday morning for not getting college buses due to the unannounced suspension of the transport service. Practically, there was no class work in schools and colleges due to the absence of a large number of students. The Federal Directorate of Education, which oversees schools and colleges, on the one hand,...
Peek Freans Introduces the Peek Freans Emerging Artist Prize
Karachi: Peek Freans is dedicated to spreading joy among their consumers and they do so not only through their products, but also through other alignments and initiatives. Their latest award launched in collaboration with Karachi Biennale Trust this year, aims to recognize young artists who have shown exceptional talent and potential. This year’s winner, Arsalan Nasir, was presented with a unique...
World Bank chief impressed by Tarbela Dam 4th Extension Project
PESHAWAR: World Bank President David R Malpass on Thursday visited Tarbela Dam and had a round of the main dam and the power house of Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project.Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda, Federal Secretary Muhammad Ashraf, WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen (Retd) Muzammil Hussain and World Bank senior officials accompanied him during the visit.The World Bank president expressed...
Cuba keen to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in various fields
Islamabad: Cuba wantsto enhance its cooperation with Pakistan in biotechnology, healthcare, trade, investment and other sectors as both countries have good potential to cooperate with each other in multiple fields to achieve beneficial results.This was said by Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, Vice President of Cuba while addressing the business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI)....
Major train accidents in Pakistan since 1953
LAHORE: Innumerable train-related catastrophes in Pakistan have left the nation mourning since 1953; research conducted by the Jang Group and Geo Television Network shows.On Thursday, the latest train tragedy had left at least 75 people dead (till the filing of this report at 6.30 pm Thursday evening), after an ill-fated train going from Karachi to Rawalpindi, had caught fire that was reportedly caused...
Azadi March thrusts ‘nonentity’ into center stage with a bang
ISLAMABAD: Will Prime Minister Imran Khan give way and stand down because of the pressure mounted by the Azadi March organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and intensification of the protest in the coming days?The question naturally rises as the JUI-F supremo has refused to budge from his firm stand that Imran Khan has to hand his resignation. As of today, no amount...
A few occasions where religious parties played decisive roles
LAHORE: While none of us might be having any idea as of now as to what Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman would actually achieve or boast to accomplish in coming hours and days through his long march against the incumbent Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government, there is absolutely no doubt that a hand in glove relationship of the religious and political parties has...
Indians have smallest brains in the world
ISLAMABAD: Researchers including those from IIIT Hyderabad developed the first Indian human brain atlas which revealed that India has some of the smallest brains in the world. The study found that there is a significant difference in the shape and size of the brain between Indians, Chinese, Koreans and Caucasians. In fact, the brain size of Indians is smaller in height, width, and volume in comparison...
No hurdles for Azadi March participants: KP govt
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister's Adviser Ajmal Wazir Khan said on Thursday that there were no hurdles for the participants of "Azadi March" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as roads, businesses and educational institutions remained open.Addressing a press conference, Ajmal Wazir said that it was the first time in the history of the country that not a single road was blocked for protestors. He believed the JUI-F had...
Photos: Ileana celebrates her bday & Halloween
Ileana D'Cruz has come a long way in Bollywood and has made a place for herself in the industry. The actress rules millions of hearts and she loves to treat them with her stunning pictures on her Instagram.
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Can't help but fall in love with Ananya's pics
Ananya Panday marked her debut with Punit Malhotra's 'Student Of The Year 2' and received appreciation for her performance in the film. The actress is one of the young sensations of Bollywood and a fashion icon for a lot of girls out there!
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Abhishek wishes Aishwarya on her birthday!
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got married in the year 2007. The duo has been giving us major couple goals for a long time now.
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Smog emerges as major air pollutant in Lahore
LAHORE: Smog emerged as a major air pollutant in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday resulting in serious health hazards especially diseases relating to eyes, lungs and skin.According to the experts, smog is the chemical reaction of sunlight, nitrogen oxides (NO) and volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere, which leaves airborne particles, called particulate matter, and ground-level ozone....
Law offenders to face action: Sarwar
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Wednesday said that it was the responsibility of Azadi March leaders to abide by the agreement, and strict action would be taken against those who would take law into their own hands.During a meeting with Punjab Minister for Housing Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, the governor said the people were standing with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government....
Rule of law to be ensured: CM Punjab
LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar presided over a meeting at his office here on Wednesday in which steps about maintenance of law and order were reviewed.The meeting also reviewed security arrangements taken in different districts. The chief minister directed the police and other law enforcement agencies to remain active to protect lives and properties of people.No one would be allowed to take law...
500-bed teaching hospital to be constructed in Sialkot
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Wednesday that a 500-bed teaching hospital would be constructed in Sialkot. She said this while chairing a meeting at Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department here.The meeting reviewed progress on upgrade and other matters relating to Sialkot DHQ Hospital.Chief Planning Officer Abdul Haq apprised the meeting of the medical facilities...
GCU seminar: Healthy, active lifestyle can avert breast cancer
LAHORE: Leading actress Maya Ali addressed a large gathering of female students in a breast cancer awareness seminar held at Government College University (GCU) here Wednesday. She called upon young girls to adopt healthy and active lifestyle to avoid the risk of cancer.“My dear girls, it’s your life, you will get it only once, make a promise to yourself that you would take care of it”, said Maya...
Private schools in capital to remain closed today
Islamabad: As the JUI-F's Azad March participants will reach Islamabad today (Thursday), the local private schools have announced they will keep campuses closed for the safety of students.However, there is no official word about the government's educational institutions in this respect. Most private colleges and universities have also announced the closure of campuses today (Thursday). Islamabad Private...
Security arrangements for Tableeghi Ijtima trains
LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways police have made special security arrangements in the special trains being operated to facilitate the participants in Tablighi Ijtima, Raiwind. According to the police spokesman on Wednesday, strict security arrangements have been made in trains and at the railway stations on the directions of Railways Police IG Wajid Zia.All SPs have been directed to ensure foolproof...
ICCI urges govt to compensate victims of weekly bazar
Islamabad: Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has called upon the government to compensate Itwar Bazaar fire affected traders for business losses as they needed financial support to revive their businesses.He said this while talking to fire incident affected traders during his visit to H-9 Itwar Bazaar. Tahir Abbasi Senior Vice President, Khalid Chaudhry...
Diorama on ‘Sufis & Shrines’ inaugurated at Lok Virsa
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Education, Professional Training, National History and Literary Heritage, Shafqat Mahmood Wednesday inaugurated a newly revamped three-dimensional diorama on ‘Sufis and Shrines’ at the Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology, popularly known as Heritage Museum, Lok Virsa. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the federal minister congratulated National Institute of Folk...
Women education vital to progress: Shahid Afridi
SIALKOT: Former cricket team captain Shahid Khan Afridi Wednesday said women education was vital to social and economic progress of a country. Addressing the local business community at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) during a fund raising ceremony for Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF), Afridi said women’s role is very important in every sector of national development. He said it...
Man killed in Mohmand blast
GHALLANAI: A man was killed in a blast in Ambar tehsil in Mohmand district here on Wednesday, official sources said. The sources said that the man identified as Abdullah, son of Sher Bahadur, was killed in the blast caused by an improvised explosive device at Shatai Maina in Ambar. The man died on the spot.
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Five of a family killed in DI Khan accident
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Five persons, including two women and two children, were killed and eight others injured when a tractor-trolley overturned near Mughal Kot on the Dera-Zhobroad on Wednesday. The tractor-trolley was coming from Zhob to Dera Ismail Khan when it overturned at Sarobi Pul due to brake failure.The eight injured also included women and children. They were taken to the District Headquarters...
Court issues notice to KP governor
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday issued a contempt of court notice to Governor Shah Farman in the case of former vice-chancellor of the Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan.The court directed the governor to submit his reply as chancellor of the university. The Supreme Court of Pakistan had ordered payment of all the incentives and arrears to former vice-chancellor Dr Asmatullah in 2013....
Traders organise strike in KP on second day
PESHAWAR: Traders staged protest rallies here in the provincial capital and other cities and towns in the province to force the government to withdraw what they termed anti-business policies as their strike continued on the second consecutive day across the province.The main protest camp was held at the new cloth market in the Bazaar-e-Abresham Garaan while protesting traders also held a march in...
PAF ready for aerial defence of motherland: air chief
ISLAMABAD: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has said that PAF places highest premium on self-reliance through indigenization alongside modernization and expansion of existing combat capabilities.The Air Chief was addressing the Inter Squadron Armament competition held at an operational air base on Wednesday. The No 11 Multirole Squadron was adjudged the best squadron...
Thailand chief monk visits Peshawar Museum, Takht Bhai ruins
PESHAWAR: A nine-member delegation from Thailand on Wednesday visited archaeological sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Peshawar Museum. The visitors evinced a keen interest in the findings and discoveries of Buddhism and Buddhist heritage. The delegation, comprising chief monks and monks, officials of Archaeology and Museums visited Takht Bhai ruins and Peshawar Museum and performed worship.They...
Diphtheria claims lives of three children of same family
GUJRANWALA: Three children of a same family died of diphtheria here in Sarfraz Colony, Gujranwala on Wednesday. Adnan and Abul Hassan, aged five-year-old and a 3-year-old baby girl were admitted to a hospital with symptoms of diphtheria where they died.Reportedly all the kids were administered anti-diphtheria vaccination. When contacted, DHO Sahibzada Farid said a fact-finding probe was underway.
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Preparations made to welcome Azadi marchers
NOWSHERA: The JamiatUlema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has finalised arrangements to welcome the participants of the Azadi March in Nowshera. It was learnt that a convoy of the Azadi March would leave Nowshera for Islamabad at around 3 pm today.JUI-F provincial head Maulana Ataur Rehman, opposition leader in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Akram Khan Durrani, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz provincial leader Amir...
Lawyers in Jhang observe strike against police
JHANG: Lawyers of District Bar Association (DBA) Wednesday observed a strike against police officials who allegedly gave illegal favour to the opponents of a senior lawyer. According to the DBA secretary, lawyer Syed Shabbar Raza cultivated paddy crop on his 6-acre land in Thathi Bahram Shah area and his opponents with the connivance of local police cut the crop at night. The DBA secretary said a...
Bilawal to visit south Punjab from Nov 1
MULTAN: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is visiting south Punjab from November 1 in connection with his mass mobilisation campaign. Bilawal will spend seven days at Multan Bilawal House and three days at Bahawalpur division. He will address public a meeting in Dera Ghazi Khan division.The PPP leader would spend maximum time with the party workers and office-bearers of...
Rs14 bn rainwater conservation projects in Karak inspected
PESHAWAR: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Mohibullah Khan on Wednesday visited Karak and inspected the rainwater conservation projects worth Rs14 billion undertaken under the Pakistan’s Agriculture Emergency programme. The minister scrutinised LAK-Kana mini-dam, Shaheedan Water reservoirs, Andi-Karak water reservoirs and other rainwater conservation projects during the visit to Karak district....
PPP leader Khanzada Khan’s son joins PTI
MARDAN: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Zeeshan Khanzada has resigned from the basic membership of the party and announced to join the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Zeeshan Khanzada met Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad last night and showed his intention to join the PTI. Defence Minister Pervez Khattak was also present during the meeting. It may be noted that Zeeshan Khanzada’s family...
Efforts on to develop Lower Kohistan: official
MANSEHRA: Deputy Commissioner Sahibzada Najeebullah Khan has said that the government is working to bring Lower Kohistan on a par with other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speaking at a public forum in Shakrugukund near Dubair on Wednesday, he said that roads infrastructure was being developed in such a difficult terrain where people couldn’t even imagine civic services in the past. District Police...
Tuesday, 29 October 2019
Verdict reserved on Capt Safdar's bail plea
LAHORE: A local court here on Tuesday reserved a verdict on a bail plea of Muhammad Safdar, son-in-law of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a hate speech case.The court also reserved its verdict on an application seeking physical remand of the PML N leader for investigations. A government lawyer moved the application on behalf of the state challenging the Oct 22 ruling of a judicial magistrate...
CM reviews progress on priority projects in KP
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan said on Tuesday that consultant has been hired and mobilised to conduct survey for the Peshawar to Dera Ismail Khan Expressway, which is expected to be completed by January 2020.He was chairing the second review meeting of the priority projects, including Rashakai Economic Zone, Swat Economic Zone, Daraband Economic Zone, Mohmand Marble Economic Zone, Buner Marble...
PIMS to remain on high alert from today ahead of ‘Azadi’ March
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences has been put on high alert from today (Wednesday) onwards ahead of ‘Azadi’ March announced by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam – Fazl (JUI-F) in the federal capital.In reference to a letter issued by District Magistrate ICT Islamabad on October 27 on ‘high alert in the hospital and availability of beds’, the PIMS administration issued a circular on Tuesday informing...
SCCI concerned at heavy power loadshedding
PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Maqsood Anwar Pervaiz has expressed concern over hours-long electricity loadshedding in the business centres and markets near the Ring Road in the provincial capital.A press release said that he was talking to a group of traders, who expressed reservations over the long power cuts at the markets, shopping plazas and business centres...
300 stalls gutted in Islamabad’s H-9 weekly bazaar
ISLAMABAD: Over 300 stalls of clothing and garments were gutted in H-9 weekly bazaar in a big fire, which erupted in wee hours of Tuesday, a few hours before opening of bazaar’s timing.The weekly bazaar is located a few meters from the Metro Bus parking area, where the Maulana Fazalur Rehman-led ‘Azadi’ March had been allowed to hold public meeting or stage sit-in.According official reports, a total...
Labourers for hydropower project end protest
MANSEHRA: The labourers working on 830 megawatt SukiKinari hydropower project have ended their 10-day protest after the assistant commissioner of Balakot and director Labour Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assured them that action would be taken against the company executing the project if it didn’t meet their demands within two weeks.A meeting was held with director Labour Department IrfanullahMarwat...
‘Inclusiveness among youth should be promoted’
KARACHI: Speakers at a series of seminars and conferences here highlighted the need to promote inclusiveness, peace, harmony and reconciliation among youth through education and training.The first of a series of seminars titled ‘Advancing Inclusiveness among Youth through Training and Education’ was jointly organised by Paigham-e-Pakistan Centre for Peace, Reconciliation and Reconstruction Studies,...