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Anti-Dengue fumigation drive halted as ‘KMC runs out of fuel’

KARACHI: Fumigation drive launched for prevention of Dengue and malaria was halted because Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) ran out of fuel. According to sources, KMC has halted anti-Dengue spray across city due to non-availability of petrol and d...

Alkhidmat receives Thai Muslim NGO delegation

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi received delegation from “KhonChuayKhon” Foundation  a Muslim NGO from Thailand at head office. Delegation was led by Chairperson Ismail Mad-Adam and included Secretary Muhammad Faisal and Assistant Secre...

L’Oréal’s ‘stand up’ initiative joins hands with foodpanda to counter street harassment

Karachi: L’Oréal Paris and foodpanda Pakistan partnered to stand up against street harassment in Pakistan. Partnership, which was announced via an accord signing event, includes training foodpanda riders on this initiative. Event was att...

Painting, sculptor fair at Arts Council, proceeds to be sent to flood victims

KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is organising art exhibition today in which sculptors and painters from across Pakistan would donate their creations. Exhibition includes works by Sadiqin. Besides various singers including renowned singers A...

Petition dismissed seeking court orders for not arresting Hareem Shah

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed petition seeking court’s orders for preventing government from arresting social media activist Hareen Shah on her return to Pakistan.  Court remarked during hearing of case Hareem Shah if will...

Terrorism case lodged after attack on Chinese dental clinic

KARACHI: A case was registered against attack on Chinese dental clinic in Sadar area, which killed one and injured two others. According to sources, provisions of murder and terrorism laws have been added to first information report registered at CTD...

Induction of modern aircrafts will increase maritime surveillance capability: Gen Nadeem Raza

KARACHI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza said that induction of modern aircraft in Pakistan Navy will increase maritime surveillance capability. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), induction cerem...

DC Central expedites robust operation against encroachments

Karachi: Deputy Commissioner and Administrator District Central Taha Saleem has said that all kinds of encroachments on roads, footpaths, playgrounds or in public parks will be removed from District causing problems for citizens. Supervising anti-enc...

DIG Maqsood Ahmed delivers lecture to LEAs officials at National Police Academy

Karachi: DIG Security and Emergency Services Division Dr. Maqsood Ahmed delivered a lecture to participants from Police, NAB and FIA at National Police Academy in Islamabad, a report said. Money laundering and terror financing remained among talk. Pa...

Citizens feeling insecure to street crimes in city, armed robberies unabated: CAP Chief

Karachi: Citizens are feeling insecure due to street crimes, armed robberies and looting in city. Kaukab Iqbal Chairman of Consumer Association of Pakistan (CAP) said that breadwinners of many families have lost lives in robberies. Economic condition...

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Govt offering ‘bribes of up to Rs1bn’ for amendment support: Omar Ayub

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub has claimed that government is offering up to Rs 1 billion to individuals in an alleged attempt to secure support for constitutional amendment bill. Speaking to media, Omar alleged that senators ar...

KP govt approves universal life insurance among seven key projects

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved seven major flagship projects, including life insurance for entire population of province. Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur attended by Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam and admini...

Constitutional courts ‘dropped’ from proposed amendments

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development regarding judicial reforms in Pakistan, constitutional courts have been excluded from the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. Sources indicate that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and the Pakistan M...

Urdu University campuses shut down amid staff protests

KARACHI: Teachers at both campuses of Federal Urdu University have boycotted classes, while non-teaching staff also snubbed office work in protest against reversal of salary increase implemented by federal government and suspension of upcoming salary...
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