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NUML closed for three days for security fears
ISLAMABAD: The National University of Modern Languages (NUML)'s management on Thursday decided to close the varsity for three days after getting threats of an attack.
A large contingent of police, led by Industrial Area Station House Officer (SHO) Rana Akram, cordoned off the university and reviewed security arrangements. The security supervisor of the university, Mazhar Hussain, confirmed that the Interior Ministry had warned the university of a possible suicide attack,
A large contingent of police, led by Industrial Area Station House Officer (SHO) Rana Akram, cordoned off the university and reviewed security arrangements. The security supervisor of the university, Mazhar Hussain, confirmed that the Interior Ministry had warned the university of a possible suicide attack,
A glance at first day’s play – Proteas back on track...
LAHORE: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that proved to be the right one immediately as debutant seamer Tanvir Ahmed reduced South Africa to a precarious 33-3 in no time.
The strongly built seamer was one of three changes to the Pakistan side from the first Test along with Mohammad Sami and Asad Shafiq. Tanvir made the ball talk bringing the ball in to the right-handers off the seam and making life difficult for the batsmen.
He first had Alviro
The strongly built seamer was one of three changes to the Pakistan side from the first Test along with Mohammad Sami and Asad Shafiq. Tanvir made the ball talk bringing the ball in to the right-handers off the seam and making life difficult for the batsmen.
He first had Alviro
F-9 Park case – CDA must report verdict implementation in 3...
ISLAMABAD: A three-member Supreme Court bench on Tuesday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to submit within three days the report on the implementation of the court's verdict - ordering the cancellation of land lease for the restaurant of an international food chain- in the F-9 Park.
The bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, was hearing the contempt-of-court petitions
The bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilur Rehman Ramday, was hearing the contempt-of-court petitions
CNG closure this week too, and for three days
LAHORE: Commuters continue to suffer and complain as with the two-day scheduled CNG closure, an extra one-day closure will be observed this week on account of a protest by the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) against the two-day closure.
The gas will remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday as scheduled, and on Thursday APCA will shut down the stations in protest. "The government has closed the CNG stations for two days a week and we are closing one day in protest.
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The gas will remain suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday as scheduled, and on Thursday APCA will shut down the stations in protest. "The government has closed the CNG stations for two days a week and we are closing one day in protest.
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Three days a week gas cuts to destroy industry
LAHORE
The gas cuts announced by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) because of technical problems at the Qadirpur and Zamzama gas fields will have adverse effects on the CNG sectors and the industries, a report by Pakistan Today revealed.
Both these fields were providing 600 million cubic feet (mmcf) of gas but the supply will be reduced to just 275 mmcf for three days per week beginning from Monday. Gas supply to industries and CNG stations in Lahore, Peshawar,
The gas cuts announced by Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) because of technical problems at the Qadirpur and Zamzama gas fields will have adverse effects on the CNG sectors and the industries, a report by Pakistan Today revealed.
Both these fields were providing 600 million cubic feet (mmcf) of gas but the supply will be reduced to just 275 mmcf for three days per week beginning from Monday. Gas supply to industries and CNG stations in Lahore, Peshawar,
Brace for 5 days without CNG
LAHORE
Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL), on Friday announced that gas will decrease in the coming days and CNG stations will stay closed for five days; on October 26, 29 and 30 and on November 2 and 3.
An SNGPL official said gas supply to domestic users will be affected because pressure will decrease in various areas of the city. He said that the changed weather had raised the demand for gas and many had switched on their geysers.
He said people should use
Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL), on Friday announced that gas will decrease in the coming days and CNG stations will stay closed for five days; on October 26, 29 and 30 and on November 2 and 3.
An SNGPL official said gas supply to domestic users will be affected because pressure will decrease in various areas of the city. He said that the changed weather had raised the demand for gas and many had switched on their geysers.
He said people should use
Local govt polls delayed for another 180 days
LAHORE
The Punjab Assembly (PA) on Thursday passed the Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2010 enabling the Punjab government to delay the local government elections for another 180 days.
The amendments to the bill, which were moved by the opposition, could not be passed but the treasury benches succeeded in passing the bill. Opposition Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Seemal Kamran staged a walkout from the house to express solidarity with the LG
The Punjab Assembly (PA) on Thursday passed the Punjab Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2010 enabling the Punjab government to delay the local government elections for another 180 days.
The amendments to the bill, which were moved by the opposition, could not be passed but the treasury benches succeeded in passing the bill. Opposition Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Seemal Kamran staged a walkout from the house to express solidarity with the LG
431 criminals arrested in 30 days
Lahore
Mujahid squad police arrested 431 criminals including 29 proclaimed offenders, 33 court absconders and 189 drug pushers in various raids last month. 85 Illegal weapons, 15 kGs of illegal drugs, and 24 bottles of liquor were recovered in the raids.
According to a handout issued on Wednesday, Mujahid squad police has registered 322 cases against the 431 accused.
Mujahid Squad SP Muntazir Mehdi directed all patrolling officers to take stern action against the
Mujahid squad police arrested 431 criminals including 29 proclaimed offenders, 33 court absconders and 189 drug pushers in various raids last month. 85 Illegal weapons, 15 kGs of illegal drugs, and 24 bottles of liquor were recovered in the raids.
According to a handout issued on Wednesday, Mujahid squad police has registered 322 cases against the 431 accused.
Mujahid Squad SP Muntazir Mehdi directed all patrolling officers to take stern action against the
John sentenced to 15 days in jail
Bollywood actor John Abraham was sentenced to fifteen days' simple imprisonment yesterday in a 2006 accident case, but was immediately released on bail of Rs1500 by a court here.
The Bandra Magistrate court also imposed a fine of Rs1500 on him. Abraham's motorbike had skidded and knocked down two persons in suburban Khan on April 7, 2006.
He himself then took the injured persons - Shyam Kasbe and Tanmay Majhi - to the hospital. The duo was discharged later. The actor too
The Bandra Magistrate court also imposed a fine of Rs1500 on him. Abraham's motorbike had skidded and knocked down two persons in suburban Khan on April 7, 2006.
He himself then took the injured persons - Shyam Kasbe and Tanmay Majhi - to the hospital. The duo was discharged later. The actor too
The days when Lahore meant cinema
It has been some time now that Lollywood, the so not popular Pakistani film industry, lost its touch. People no longer feel the buzz when it comes to watching Pakistani films. Cine-goers have resorted to foreign films. Cinemas have stopped showing local film with Lollywood appearing to breathing its last breathe.
To the older generation Lahore's cinema came as a breathe of fresh air. Those who experienced cinema in the 1950s and 60s retain fond memories of local movies. A Wareed
To the older generation Lahore's cinema came as a breathe of fresh air. Those who experienced cinema in the 1950s and 60s retain fond memories of local movies. A Wareed
Govt borrows Rs 238b in 86 days for budgetary support
The federal government has borrowed a massive amount of Rs 238 billion for the budgetary support within 86 days of the current fiscal.
The government borrowed Rs 220 billion from the State Bank of Pakistan, while the remaining Rs 18 billion were borrowed from other sources between July and September.
The government's average daily borrowing is estimated at Rs 2.76 billion and the borrowing has increased by Rs 215 billion as compared to the same period the previous year.
The government borrowed Rs 220 billion from the State Bank of Pakistan, while the remaining Rs 18 billion were borrowed from other sources between July and September.
The government's average daily borrowing is estimated at Rs 2.76 billion and the borrowing has increased by Rs 215 billion as compared to the same period the previous year.
