Kashmiris to observe Indian Republic Day as Black Day

MIRPUR (AJK): Kashmiris on both sides of the line of control will observe the Indian Republic Day, falling on January 26 (Thursday), as Black Day to invite the world’s attention towards the continued deprivation of their internationally-recognized right of self-determination by India for the last 75 years. Every year on January 26, Kashmiris observe the […]

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Kerb currency market

KARACHI:Following were the Closing Rates of foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), here on Wednesday. F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE U.S $ (Inter Bank) 231.00 231.50 U.S $ (Cash Free Market) 240.60 243.00 SAUDIA RIYAL 67.00 67.70 UAE DIRHAM 67.00 70.00 EURO 274.20 277.00 UK POUND 309.90 313.00 […]

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GCU’s academic council approves new departments, programmes

LAHORE: The 28th academic council of the Government College University Lahore has approved different new departments and academic programmes aimed at strengthening the academic offerings and research capabilities. Among the key decisions made at the meeting here on Wednesday, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi and attended by a number of eminent academicians […]

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Taimoor Khan defends heavyweight title

ISLAMABAD:Pakistani Boxer, Taimoor Khan knocked out Aekkaphob Auraiwan (Thailand) in the second round of the title bout and defended Asian Boxing Federation Heavyweight title at Bangkok on Wednesday. Aekkaphob Auraiwan could not stand against mighty punches from the defending champion. The umpires stopped the fight immediately after Auraiwan fell down. Taimoor was announced the winner […]

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Ministry of Narcotics, UNODC launched PMS online portal for obtaining NOC

ISLAMABAD:The Ministry of Narcotics with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and technical assistance from the Government of Japan, launched Precursor Management System (PMS) an online portal for registering and applying ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ for importing controlled precursor chemicals by the industry. While speaking at the launching ceremony, Nawabzada Shahzain Bugti […]

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Rain likely to bring down AQI level to ‘satisfactory’

LAHORE:The light rainfall in the provincial capital on Wednesday is likely to bring down the air quality index (AQI) level to ‘satisfactory’ (51-100), which was recorded 138 at The Mall road and 172 at Township on Tuesday. Also, the Meteorological Department predicted a widespread rainy spell from Saturday. Talking to reporter, Dr Muhammad Arshad, In-charge […]

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