Ex-Austrian female judoka to train promising GB athletes besides attempting K2

ISLAMABAD:Four-time Austrian female Olympic judoka Sabrina Filzmoser is planning to visit Pakistan in July-August, next year to attempt K2 (8,611-metre), the world’s second highest peak. “Sabrina has contacted us and told us that she wants to realize a project in Pakistan next year to support judo here while cycling from sea level in Karachi to […]

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Traffic police removes pressure horns from 3,969 vehicles

FAISALABAD:Traffic police removed pressure horns from 3,969 vehicles,while penalties was imposed on transporters during the current month, said Mian Muhammad Akmal, Chief Traffic Officer here Thursday. He said that drivers of all types of vehicles including buses, trucks, and vans were strictly warned to remove pressure horns from their transport voluntarily; otherwise stern legal action […]

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UN chief warns world leaders 1.5 degree climate pledge is ‘on life support’

During a private meeting of world leaders here on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for more action and leadership to tackle the climate crisis, warning that efforts to keep the rise in global temperatures to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels is “on life support”. “We have all seen the appalling images from Pakistan, and […]

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PSF invites researchers, scientists to register with its Grant Management System

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) has invited the researchers, scientists and faculty members working in any Pakistani research organization to register with the PSF’s Grants Management System to submit concept of idea for funding or for reviewing project proposals. According to the PSF, the Scientist, Researcher or Faculty Member in any Pakistani Research Organization or HEC […]

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Muttahida Ulema Board must not be used for political vendetta: Ashrafi

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has said that the Muttahida Ulema Board was a religious body and it must not be used for political vendetta. In an exclusive talk with reporter on Wednesday, Ashrafi, who is also the chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council, said throughout […]

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Three outlaws wanted in theft, dacoity cases arrested

LAKKI MARWAT:The district police on Wednesday arrested three proclaimed offenders wanted in theft, dacoity cases, recovered arms and ammunition from their possession during ongoing operation against anti-social elements. According to a police spokesman, the district police have launched a crackdown at various parts of the district in line with directives of District Police Officer(DPO) Ziauddin […]

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