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18th June, 2012
At least six killed in Karachi firing incidents
Six people also sustained injuries in different incidents of firing in various areas of the metropolitan on Monday, police and ambulance sources said.
Six people also sustained injuries in different incidents of firing in various areas of the metropolitan on Monday, police and ambulance sources said.
18th June, 2012
Discos directed to avoid unscheduled loadshedding
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, has directed the power distribution companies to strictly follow the load management quota.
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, has directed the power distribution companies to strictly follow the load management quota.
16th June, 2012
Sale of solar panels is on rise in Landikotal
Load shedding and absence of light have compelled the tribal people in Landikotal to resort to buying solar panels to compete with the scorching heat in the area.
Load shedding and absence of light have compelled the tribal people in Landikotal to resort to buying solar panels to compete with the scorching heat in the area.
7th June, 2012
Pakistan and China sign development MoU
Under the MoU, the experts of a Chinese company will visit Islamabad to work on modalities and technical study of a water supply project.
Under the MoU, the experts of a Chinese company will visit Islamabad to work on modalities and technical study of a water supply project.
7th June, 2012
Parliament represents aspirations of the people: Gilani
The prime minister said that democratic system was taking root in the country and any ill considered move could damage the process.
The prime minister said that democratic system was taking root in the country and any ill considered move could damage the process.
6th June, 2012
Foreign involvement in Balochistan govt’s inefficiency: JI
Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that the evidence of the involvement of foreign agencies in Balochistan had proved the inefficiency of the national security institutions.
Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that the evidence of the involvement of foreign agencies in Balochistan had proved the inefficiency of the national security institutions.
6th June, 2012
Workers being gunned down due to criminal negligence: MQM
In a statement read on Tuesday, the MQM said that Karachi was being held hostage by the Peoples Amn Committee and other ancillary groups.
In a statement read on Tuesday, the MQM said that Karachi was being held hostage by the Peoples Amn Committee and other ancillary groups.
6th June, 2012
Rehman Malik appointed adviser to prime minister on interior
Rehman Malik, whose membership as senator was on Monday suspended by the Supreme Court on account of his dual nationality, was appointed as adviser to the prime minister on interior.
Rehman Malik, whose membership as senator was on Monday suspended by the Supreme Court on account of his dual nationality, was appointed as adviser to the prime minister on interior.
3rd June, 2012
Tax evaders are part of the government: Imran
The PTI chief said that 61 per cent of MPs do not pay their taxes, adding that in Pakistan tax is collected from the poor to facilitate the rich.
The PTI chief said that 61 per cent of MPs do not pay their taxes, adding that in Pakistan tax is collected from the poor to facilitate the rich.
3rd June, 2012
Rulers not serious in resolving energy crisis, alleges Dar
The PML-N senator expressed disappointment over the new budget saying that no concrete steps have been taken to resolve the loadshedding problem.
The PML-N senator expressed disappointment over the new budget saying that no concrete steps have been taken to resolve the loadshedding problem.
2nd June, 2012
CNG dealers, transporters oppose levy, announce strike on June 6
Urging filling station owners to shut their businesses, the CNG dealers association announced a strike on June 6 against the levy on CNG.
Urging filling station owners to shut their businesses, the CNG dealers association announced a strike on June 6 against the levy on CNG.
31st May, 2012
Pakistan signs 1000MW electricity import agreement with Iran
According to the agreement, 70 per cent of the funding for the project will be provided by the Iranian govt whereas 30 per cent will be arranged by Pakistan.
According to the agreement, 70 per cent of the funding for the project will be provided by the Iranian govt whereas 30 per cent will be arranged by Pakistan.
31st May, 2012
PML-N would never allow division of Sindh: Nawaz
Moreover, PML-N Chief said his party wanted to get rid of what he called ‘corrupt PPP rulers’ and demanded free, fair and transparent elections in the country.
Moreover, PML-N Chief said his party wanted to get rid of what he called ‘corrupt PPP rulers’ and demanded free, fair and transparent elections in the country.
30th May, 2012
JI calls for grand alliance to bring political change
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan said that a grand alliance was needed to get rid of the Zardari-Gilani government and to ensure fair, free and impartial elections.
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan said that a grand alliance was needed to get rid of the Zardari-Gilani government and to ensure fair, free and impartial elections.
29th May, 2012
Munawar criticises Gilani over Salala attack statement
Gilani’s statement in this respect is an open invitation to the lawbreakers and terrorists to create chaos in the country, said the JI chief.
Gilani’s statement in this respect is an open invitation to the lawbreakers and terrorists to create chaos in the country, said the JI chief.
27th May, 2012
Hong Kong Company shows interest in Thar Coal Project
Jong Tai Energy Corporation of Hong Kong has showed its keen interest in investment in Thar Coal Project, Chairman Sindh Investment Board said.
Jong Tai Energy Corporation of Hong Kong has showed its keen interest in investment in Thar Coal Project, Chairman Sindh Investment Board said.
23rd May, 2012
Coalition govt responsible for rally firing: PTI
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf leaders, during a press conference at Karachi Press Club, termed the government responsible for Wednesday's deadly killings in Karachi.
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf leaders, during a press conference at Karachi Press Club, termed the government responsible for Wednesday's deadly killings in Karachi.
22nd May, 2012
Nawaz pays courtesy call on visiting Turkish PM
PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif paid a courtesy call on the visiting Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Islamabad on Tuesday.
PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif paid a courtesy call on the visiting Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Islamabad on Tuesday.
21st May, 2012
PTI condemns FIR registration against leaders
The PTI has strongly condemned the Punjab Government's action of lodging an FIR against 40 PTI members, including Central Leaders Omar Sarfaraz Cheema, Asif Bashir and Rukhsana Naveed.
The PTI has strongly condemned the Punjab Government's action of lodging an FIR against 40 PTI members, including Central Leaders Omar Sarfaraz Cheema, Asif Bashir and Rukhsana Naveed.
20th May, 2012
Nation being misguided on Thar coal: Dr A Q Khan
“Project like Thar Coal energy and Riqo Diq need millions of dollars and state of the art technology,” said Khan.
“Project like Thar Coal energy and Riqo Diq need millions of dollars and state of the art technology,” said Khan.
