PIA’s Haj services begin
The Pakistan International Airlines' massive Haj operation started with the first pre-Haj flight PK-1661 departed from Karachi Haj terminal carrying 459 pilgrims for Jeddah, a PIA spokesman said on Monday.
PIA Deputy Managing Director Salim Sayani, Director Corporate Planning Shahnawaz Rehman, Director Engineering Maqsood Ahmed, General Manager Passenger Handling Services Aijaz Mazhar, Station Manager Karachi Airport Saeed Khan, District Manager Saleem Raza Bhutto and other
PIA Deputy Managing Director Salim Sayani, Director Corporate Planning Shahnawaz Rehman, Director Engineering Maqsood Ahmed, General Manager Passenger Handling Services Aijaz Mazhar, Station Manager Karachi Airport Saeed Khan, District Manager Saleem Raza Bhutto and other
South African carrying 84 heroin capsules held at Karachi airport
The Pakistan Customs' Drug Enforcement Cell (DEC) arrested a South African passenger at Jinnah International Airport Karachi on Monday after it recovered 84 capsules filled with heroin from his body cavities.
The Customs DEC staff intercepted a South African passenger Willem Adriaan Swanepoel at the international departure hall of the Karachi airport when he arrived there to board Emirates Airlines' flight EK-603 for Antananarivo (Madagascar) using an expensive and complex route
The Customs DEC staff intercepted a South African passenger Willem Adriaan Swanepoel at the international departure hall of the Karachi airport when he arrived there to board Emirates Airlines' flight EK-603 for Antananarivo (Madagascar) using an expensive and complex route
KU to run last year’s admission policy
KARACHI
The University of Karachi (KU) has not formulated a new admission policy for the new academic year and announced that it would continue last year's policy.
A meeting of the KU Admission Committee was held on Monday that was decided that the admissions for the year 2011 will commence as per the policy of the previous year.
In order to make the procedure less complicated, it has been decided that applicants interested in applying for admission to the faculty of
The University of Karachi (KU) has not formulated a new admission policy for the new academic year and announced that it would continue last year's policy.
A meeting of the KU Admission Committee was held on Monday that was decided that the admissions for the year 2011 will commence as per the policy of the previous year.
In order to make the procedure less complicated, it has been decided that applicants interested in applying for admission to the faculty of
ICT sets up 18 sugar sale points
ISLAMABAD
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has set up 18 sugar sale points in the urban and rural areas of the city, selling it at Rs 62 per kg.
According to a press release, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmed visited a sale point at Farooqia Market in F-6 and reviewed the arrangements made by the administration for the smooth provision of sugar to the consumers.
The Deputy Commissioner said that he had assigned special duties to the Assistant Commissioners
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has set up 18 sugar sale points in the urban and rural areas of the city, selling it at Rs 62 per kg.
According to a press release, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmed visited a sale point at Farooqia Market in F-6 and reviewed the arrangements made by the administration for the smooth provision of sugar to the consumers.
The Deputy Commissioner said that he had assigned special duties to the Assistant Commissioners
Teenage girl allegedly commits suicide
KARACHI
A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Mehmoodabad, within the jurisdiction of the Baloch Colony police station on Monday.
Rescue sources said the 14-year-old Shumaila shot herself. The body was shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for legal formalities.
A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Mehmoodabad, within the jurisdiction of the Baloch Colony police station on Monday.
Rescue sources said the 14-year-old Shumaila shot herself. The body was shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for legal formalities.
Suicide bombers confuse CID
The new tactics being adopted by suicide bombers to ensure that there are no clues left behind after an attack are causing problems in investigation, a Crime Investigation Department official asking not to be named told Pakistan Today on Monday.
"Normally, we use DNA and the fingerprints of suicide bombers to ascertain their identity, but in the attack at Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA)'s shrine, the bombers used a new tactic to ensure their identities remained concealed," he
"Normally, we use DNA and the fingerprints of suicide bombers to ascertain their identity, but in the attack at Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi (RA)'s shrine, the bombers used a new tactic to ensure their identities remained concealed," he
PPP falls apart – PPP Benazir vows to avenge BB’s assassination
A dissident group within Pakistan People's Party made their first public appearance under Arbab Hizar Hayyat Khan from Kyber Pukhtukhwa, announcing the formation of PPP Shaheed Benazir group and said they their party would take revenge of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
He said that PPP was established by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto for the poor masses and after Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Zardari had tarnished the image of the party by ignoring the problems of the people. The
He said that PPP was established by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto for the poor masses and after Benazir Bhutto's assassination, Zardari had tarnished the image of the party by ignoring the problems of the people. The
PPP condemns PML-N’s anti-Zardari statements
Secretary Finance Pakistan People's Party Punjab (PPP), Aurangzeb Burki condemned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) policy of targeting President zardari's personality and said that it may harm federation.
He said that it was an "old practice" of Sharif brothers and they were trying to outdo their benefactors, saying that the people will not fall for their tactics. Only democracy would lead the country to progress and prosperity and that masses would reject the
He said that it was an "old practice" of Sharif brothers and they were trying to outdo their benefactors, saying that the people will not fall for their tactics. Only democracy would lead the country to progress and prosperity and that masses would reject the
28 end up in hospitals after consuming bad water
-KWSB does not provide water supply connections in slum areas, prompting residents to make illegal connections
-Contaminated water causes diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain
-Losses of Rs 112 billion is caused by inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene conditions
KARACHI
At least 28 people living in the slums of Landhi and Korangi towns were hospitalised with diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain on Monday after allegedly consuming contaminated water.
-Contaminated water causes diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain
-Losses of Rs 112 billion is caused by inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene conditions
KARACHI
At least 28 people living in the slums of Landhi and Korangi towns were hospitalised with diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain on Monday after allegedly consuming contaminated water.
Doctors step up protests, Lady Reading Hospital shut down, more to follow
Following the 24-hour ultimatum issued to the government earlier for the recovery of Dr. Intikhab Alam, a announcement of a complete strike at the Lady Reading Hospital and a two hour token strike at all other teaching hospitals was made at a general body meeting held by Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Professors and assistant professors from all over the province attended the meeting and condemned the carelessness of the government.
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All private and VIP
Supremacy of law top priority, CJ LHC
Solving problems of the litigants at the earliest by appointing honest and hardworking judges to ensure the supremacy of law was the top priority of the judiciary Chief Justice Lahore High Court (CJ LHC) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif said on Sunday while talking to delegation of various lawyers led by Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi.
The legal profession demanded honesty and integrity from the lawyers and the judges because people trusted them with their personal affairs and lives, he said.
The legal profession demanded honesty and integrity from the lawyers and the judges because people trusted them with their personal affairs and lives, he said.
Canadian high commissioner discusses bilateral cooperation with Qureshi
ISLAMABAD
The newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner, Ross Hynes called on the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday.
"Issues of mutual interest came under discussion. It was agreed by the Foreign Minister and High Commissioner that bilateral cooperation may be further strengthened between the two countries especially in the areas of trade and investment," said a foreign office statement.
The High Commissioner appreciated the role of the Pakistani
The newly appointed Canadian High Commissioner, Ross Hynes called on the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday.
"Issues of mutual interest came under discussion. It was agreed by the Foreign Minister and High Commissioner that bilateral cooperation may be further strengthened between the two countries especially in the areas of trade and investment," said a foreign office statement.
The High Commissioner appreciated the role of the Pakistani
‘Cleaning-up Streams’ project unsuccessful since 3 years
Only two steams cleaned so far
CDA unsuccessful in planning a pollution control strategy effectively
Water polluted by the disposal of household garbage, municipal and industrial waste and cow dung by residents of shanty housing areas.
ISLAMABAD
Due to the unconcerned attitude of capital city developers, the vital project to clean-up streams, started by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) years ago has hit great obstacles.
The Pakistan Environment
CDA unsuccessful in planning a pollution control strategy effectively
Water polluted by the disposal of household garbage, municipal and industrial waste and cow dung by residents of shanty housing areas.
ISLAMABAD
Due to the unconcerned attitude of capital city developers, the vital project to clean-up streams, started by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) years ago has hit great obstacles.
The Pakistan Environment
Zardari should act sensibly: Shahbaz
LAHORE
President Asif Ali Zardari should act sensibly and not take decisions such as appointing Deedar Shah chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Sunday.
Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Watan Card Programme in Khushab dictrict, Shahbaz said, "If such appointments continue to be made, we will be forced to conduct a long march."
The chief minister said the PML-N opposed the president's decision
President Asif Ali Zardari should act sensibly and not take decisions such as appointing Deedar Shah chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Sunday.
Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Watan Card Programme in Khushab dictrict, Shahbaz said, "If such appointments continue to be made, we will be forced to conduct a long march."
The chief minister said the PML-N opposed the president's decision
Rising drone attacks hint at strengthened CIA spy network in Waziristan
PESHAWAR
The almost daily drone attacks in North Waziristan are reflective of the expanded CIA-trained-and-financed human spy network and its infiltration into the Taliban and Al Qaeda militant groups.
Intelligence officials and tribesmen familiar with the developments in South and North Waziristan told Pakistan Today that the number of spies, trained and funded by CIA, has been rising and mysterious movements could be seen across the region.
An intelligence official
The almost daily drone attacks in North Waziristan are reflective of the expanded CIA-trained-and-financed human spy network and its infiltration into the Taliban and Al Qaeda militant groups.
Intelligence officials and tribesmen familiar with the developments in South and North Waziristan told Pakistan Today that the number of spies, trained and funded by CIA, has been rising and mysterious movements could be seen across the region.
An intelligence official
Drone strike kills another seven militants in N Waziristan
PESHAWAR
At least seven suspected militants were killed and another injured when a drone targeted a terrorist compound in Shewa area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
Shewa is situated on the juncture of North Waziristan with both Thall area of Hangu district and Kurram Agency. Shewa is considered a transit station for militants traveling across the region.
The drone fired four missiles at the compound, also destroying two vehicles parked outside.
The identity of
At least seven suspected militants were killed and another injured when a drone targeted a terrorist compound in Shewa area of North Waziristan on Sunday.
Shewa is situated on the juncture of North Waziristan with both Thall area of Hangu district and Kurram Agency. Shewa is considered a transit station for militants traveling across the region.
The drone fired four missiles at the compound, also destroying two vehicles parked outside.
The identity of
