Tag: Karachi
Karachi artists showcasing their works today
LAHORE - A group show of paintings titled "TRI" is going to begin at the Revivers Galleria in Gulberg on Friday evening in order to welcome New Year 2011 in an artistical way. US Consul General Carmela Conroy will be the chief guest and will inaugurate the paintings' exhibition which is scheduled to continue for a fortnight till January 22, 2011. On display in the exhibition will be about 36 selected paintings by three well known artists AS Rind, Mashkoor Raza and Salman Farooqi.
10 more Swine flu cases confirmed in Karachi
KARACHI - Ten more patients, including six women, were diagnosed with the H1N1 Type-A Influenza, commonly known as swine flu, in the city on Wednesday.
The total number of confirmed cases of the deadly viral disease has increased to 23, since the first patient was reported in the city two weeks ago.
Sindh Swine Flu Surveillance Cell in charge Dr Suresh told Pakistan Today that the patients were brought to different public and private hospitals of the city and later confirmed
The total number of confirmed cases of the deadly viral disease has increased to 23, since the first patient was reported in the city two weeks ago.
Sindh Swine Flu Surveillance Cell in charge Dr Suresh told Pakistan Today that the patients were brought to different public and private hospitals of the city and later confirmed
ISI chief pays surprise visit to Karachi, meets Zardari twice
KARACHI - Political parties have taken a U-turn after chief of the premier intelligence agency met with President Asif Ali Zardari, sources told Pakistan Today.
The political situation of the country suddenly changed after a surprise visit of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief to Karachi on Saturday night. Upon his arrival in the city, the ISI chief met twice with the president. "Had there been any scheduled high-profile visit, security agencies would have been informed
The political situation of the country suddenly changed after a surprise visit of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief to Karachi on Saturday night. Upon his arrival in the city, the ISI chief met twice with the president. "Had there been any scheduled high-profile visit, security agencies would have been informed
Solar eclipse today – Hindu pundit predicts sea-related disaster will hit...
KARACHI - The first solar eclipse of 2011 on Tuesday (today) that will also be witnessed in the city will harbinger a sea-related natural disaster that will hit the city in the next few months, predicted Hindu pundit Maharaj Premchand Giyanchandani.
There is a silver lining, however, as the pundit foretold more jobs and better business for most Karachiites. "Karachi comes in the Makar Rasi or Capricorn zone, which means the influence of the sea-goat. The fall of the partial solar
There is a silver lining, however, as the pundit foretold more jobs and better business for most Karachiites. "Karachi comes in the Makar Rasi or Capricorn zone, which means the influence of the sea-goat. The fall of the partial solar
2011 kicks off with a swine flu death in Karachi
KARACHI - The first swine flu death of 2011 in the city was confirmed on Saturday. According to sources at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH), Iftikharullah, 34, a resident of North Nazimabad, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday with high fever, body ache, flu and some respiratory problems.
His blood samples were sent to the Civil Hospital Karachi and the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH); however, he died on Saturday at the ASH, and the AKUH confirmed that he was suffering
His blood samples were sent to the Civil Hospital Karachi and the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH); however, he died on Saturday at the ASH, and the AKUH confirmed that he was suffering
Karachi Gymkhana win veterans cricket match
LAHORE - Karachi Gymkhana won the second Super Veterans (over 60 years) T20 cricket match defeating Karachi Kings at the Karachi Gymkhana Ground on Sunday.
The Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association organised this match. After winning the toss, Karachi Gymkhana opted to field. Karachi Kings scored 135 runs for three wickets. Rafiq Allahrakha retired at 51 runs scored in 43 balls with three fours.
Skipper of Karachi Kings and former captain Zaheer Abbas played a fine innings
The Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association organised this match. After winning the toss, Karachi Gymkhana opted to field. Karachi Kings scored 135 runs for three wickets. Rafiq Allahrakha retired at 51 runs scored in 43 balls with three fours.
Skipper of Karachi Kings and former captain Zaheer Abbas played a fine innings
Karachi Stock Exchange loses steam
KARACHI: Upward journey of the Karachi Stock Exchange hit a halt as few fund managers preferred to offload their stocks in the market, while a large number of investors remained absent which dented the overall volumes.
Index moved marginally upwards by 23 points to 11,848, making the resistance at 11,800 levels quite visible, and keeping the investors waiting for 12k level. The KSE 100 index closed at 11848.62, with a gain of 23.56 points, while KSE 30 index accumulated 7.75
Index moved marginally upwards by 23 points to 11,848, making the resistance at 11,800 levels quite visible, and keeping the investors waiting for 12k level. The KSE 100 index closed at 11848.62, with a gain of 23.56 points, while KSE 30 index accumulated 7.75
Election or selection at Karachi bourse on the 29th?
KARACHI: Things have started to appear ambiguous as the annual election of the board of directors of Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) gets nearer. Various perceptions are currently hovering over the country's largest bourse. According to KSE sources, some 170 active members would be electing five out of nine candidates, most of them new faces, to the directorship of KSE for the calendar year 2011 on December 29.
Zafar Siddiq Moti, Abdid Ali Habib, Haji Ghani Haji Usman, Abdul Majeed
Zafar Siddiq Moti, Abdid Ali Habib, Haji Ghani Haji Usman, Abdul Majeed
Diverted ships clog Karachi Port
KARACHI: Karachi Port is currently facing massive congestion as international shipping has diverted to the country's largest seaport from Port Qasim where a weeklong standoff between the dock workers and port authorities has slowed operations at the port to a snail's pace.
Diversion of ships to Karachi Port has left many berths at Port Qasim, the country's second largest seaport, vacant. A cursory glance at shipping intelligence reports of the two port operators, Karachi Port
Diversion of ships to Karachi Port has left many berths at Port Qasim, the country's second largest seaport, vacant. A cursory glance at shipping intelligence reports of the two port operators, Karachi Port
PIA MD obliges friends, diverts flight to Karachi
LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Managing Director Muhammad Aijaz Haroon is known for his ability to keep his bosses and friends happy, but this very habit troubled around 250 passengers when the MD ordered a Lahore-bound flight to be diverted to Karachi, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Sources said the PIA MD and his two friends were travelling from Manchester to Lahore on PIA's flight PK 710, scheduled to land in Lahore, at 2:40 pm. But during the flight, the MD's
Sources said the PIA MD and his two friends were travelling from Manchester to Lahore on PIA's flight PK 710, scheduled to land in Lahore, at 2:40 pm. But during the flight, the MD's
Karachi Stock Exchange sustains bullish trend
KARACHI: The bullish trend continued at the bourse this week - shortened to three working days owing to religious (Ashura) holidays - as increased activity was seen in oil and gas, and banking sectors. Although, there was some tension on the political front with Jamiat Ullema-e-Islam's breaking away from the coalition government, oil stocks rallied on the news of British Petroleum assets' sale price.
Further, Abu Dhabi Group's (ABG) consideration of offloading its strategic
Further, Abu Dhabi Group's (ABG) consideration of offloading its strategic
Flood survivors will get plots in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government is planning to give away plots to flood survivors in Gadap and Bin Qasim towns of Karachi. While visiting the relief camps in Razzakabad and Malir, Sindh Rehabilitation Minister Haji Muzaffar Shujra said the government would construct 30,000 houses in the first phase for underprivileged people and flood survivors of the province. "The government will fulfil all promises made to the flood survivors. President Asif Ali Zardari is taking special interest in
Lahore cut Karachi down to size
LAHORE: Lahore humiliated Karachi by 10 wickets in the final of the National Women Under-19 T-20 Cricket Championship at Lahore Country Club, Muridke, on Monday.
Pakistan's star cricketer Bismah Maroof gave all-round performance for Lahore. First she sent three Karachi players back to the pavilion for just nine runs as the visitors managed just 65 runs. Later, she scored unbeaten 39 for Lahore in the successful run chase.
Karachi could use just 15.4 overs as they were all
Pakistan's star cricketer Bismah Maroof gave all-round performance for Lahore. First she sent three Karachi players back to the pavilion for just nine runs as the visitors managed just 65 runs. Later, she scored unbeaten 39 for Lahore in the successful run chase.
Karachi could use just 15.4 overs as they were all
Two bodies of newborn babies found in Karachi
KARACHI: The bodies of two newborn babies were recovered from separate places in the city on Sunday.
The body of an infant was found in a storm water drain near the 4-K bus stop in Surjani Town. The body was fished out and buried by rescuers of a welfare organisation at the Mewashah Graveyard.
Another body of a newborn was recovered from a garbage dump in Block 2, PECHS. The infant was buried at the graveyard in Mawach Goth after offering funeral prayers.
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The body of an infant was found in a storm water drain near the 4-K bus stop in Surjani Town. The body was fished out and buried by rescuers of a welfare organisation at the Mewashah Graveyard.
Another body of a newborn was recovered from a garbage dump in Block 2, PECHS. The infant was buried at the graveyard in Mawach Goth after offering funeral prayers.
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5,700 policemen deployed in Karachi: CCPO
KARACHI: At least 5,700 policemen would be deployed in Karachi to protect mourning processions and gatherings in an attempt to thwart possible terrorist attacks in the city, said Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Ahmed Laghari on Sunday while unveiling the security plan for Muharram in a press conference held at the Police Headquarter.
"Beside these 5,700 policemen, several others security personnel - including 1,000 commandos of the Special Protection Group
"Beside these 5,700 policemen, several others security personnel - including 1,000 commandos of the Special Protection Group
Lahore to face Karachi in Women’s U-19 T20 final
LAHORE: Lahore and Karachi qualified for the final of the National Women's Under-19 T20 Cricket Championship 2010-11 on Saturday. Lahore beat Sialkot by 108 runs while Karachi defeated Multan by 19 runs in the semi-finals. The final will be played on Monday, December 13 at the Lahore Country Club, Muridke.
Pakistan national player Bisma Maroof hammered an unbeaten 92 in Lahore's 168-run innings while Sidra Amin also contributed handsomely. Later Lahore bowlers reduced Sialkot to
Pakistan national player Bisma Maroof hammered an unbeaten 92 in Lahore's 168-run innings while Sidra Amin also contributed handsomely. Later Lahore bowlers reduced Sialkot to
30 shops robbed in Karachi mobile market, traders protest
KARACHI: Thirty shops at the Kohinoor Mobile Market in Saddar - commonly known as 'Electronics Market'- were robbed of cash and goods worth Rs 10 million in the wee hours of Friday. When the shopkeepers arrived at the market in the morning, they saw that the shutters' locks were broken and their cash and goods gone. The shopkeepers and union representatives closed the mobile markets located at Abdullah Haroon Road in protest and chanted slogans against law enforcers. They blocked the
