IESCO issues power shut down programme

ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Wednesday issued a power suspension programme for Thursday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to an IESCO spokesman, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm in Islamabad Circle, including […]

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Sadiq Sanjrani suggests to celebrate Senate golden jubilee with austerity

ISLAMABAD:Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Wednesday suggested celebrating the golden jubilee of the Upper House with austerity amid the prevailing economic situation of the country which was earlier decided to celebrate with great enthusiasm across the country. “The expenses should be minimized as much as possible for the celebrations,” the chairman said, while chairing […]

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Wikipedia services degraded over unlawful content: PTA

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has degraded Wikipedia services in the country on account of not blocking or removing sacrilegious contents. Wikipedia was approached for blocking or removal of the said contents by issuing a notice under applicable law and court order(s) said a news release issued here Wednesday. An opportunity of hearing was also provided, […]

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SSP visits hospital to inquire after Lakhani

KARACHI:SSP district Kemari Fida Hussain Janwari visited Aga Khan Hospital here on Wednesday and inquired about well-known businessman Mohammad Lakhani. Lakhani was shot and injured by unknown suspects in Pak Colony. Speaking on the occasion, the SSP said the matter was being examined from all aspects and the accused will be brought to justice.

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Imran Khan prays IHC to dismiss Tyrian White case

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday prayed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to dismiss a case for his disqualification in the Tyrian White matter. Imran Khan, in his comments submitted by his counsel Salman Akram Raja in the court, pleaded that the said petition was non-admissible as he (Imran Khan) was no more a […]

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