Strict action against firecracker dealer, aerial firing directed on Shab-e-Barat

RAWALPINDI:City Police Officer (CPO) Omar Saeed Malik directed police to take strict action against the firecracker dealers on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat. CPO said the setting off fireworks and aerial firing would strictly be prohibited on Shab-e-Barat, according to police spokesman. He said police would establish special pickets on all the entry and exit […]

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Nadal escapes, Medvedev cruises, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears

Indian Wells, United States:Rafael Nadal pulled off another great escape Saturday, rallying from two breaks down in the third set to beat young American Sebastian Korda in the second round at Indian Wells. As Daniil Medvedev — the man Nadal beat with an epic comeback in the Australian Open final — cruised to victory in […]

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VC AU Peshawar seeks extension in contract/tenure amid inquires, controversies

PESHAWAR:Vice Chancellor Agriculture University (AU), Peshawar Dr Jehan Bakht has applied for extension in contractual service as head of the institute amid inquiry over alleged misuse of power and malpractices causing grave concerns and reservations among employees of various cadres of the varsity. The contract of the Vice Chancellor Dr Jehan Bakht would expire on […]

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Traders losing customers due to encroachments on city roads

RAWALPINDI: Many markets of downtown areas were losing customers, and distances of minutes were being covered in hours due to encroachments, traffic jams, and lack of parking space, said President Traders Welfare Association Punjab Sharjeel Mir. While talking to reporter, he said that encroachments from city roads to interior city streets, including Nullah Leh, were […]

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Beginners to champions: China rise to dominate Winter Paralympics

Beijing:China have emerged as a new Winter Paralympics powerhouse at their own Beijing Games, topping the medals table in a stunning success backed by huge investment and aided by the absence of Russian athletes. The hosts on Sunday finished proudly top of the table with 18 golds and 61 medals in all — a remarkable […]

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PTA to launch new mechanism to allow ‘Temporary Registration’ of overseas Pakistanis’ mobile devices soon

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has developed a new mechanism to allow ‘temporary registration’ of handsets belonging to overseas Pakistanis, foreigners visiting Pakistan for a short duration to facilitate the overseas Pakistanis, foreigners with regards to mobile registration. PTA is in process of developing and testing the system to ensure robustness and technical functionality, said a […]

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‘Pakistan Learning Festival’ concludes in Abbottabad

ABBOTTABAD:A large number of people from different walks of life particularly students on the second and last day of the ‘Pakistan Learning Festival’ participated on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad Tariq Salam Marwat was the chief guest at the event. Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad thanked the Director Comsats, Institute of Education and Awareness, all concerned departments especially […]

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