KARACHI: Conrad Tribble, the outgoing head of the diplomatic mission here, attired in traditional kurta, pajama and Sadri (waskat), celebrated the 77th independence day of Pakistan, here on Wednesday (14th August, 2024), by planting a sapling on the Consulate’s lawn. Commenting on his gesture, Consul General Conrad Tribble held: “This August 14th, let’s celebrate freedom […]
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KARACHI: In a landmark effort to save the lives of Pakistani children at risk of dying from malnutrition, US Envoy Donald Blome has delivered 486 metric tons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to UNICEF here on Monday (12th August, 2024). This vital support will benefit more than 29,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in […]
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ISLAMABAD: Ex DG ISI Lt-Gen (R) Faiz Hameed has been taken into military custody on Monday (12th August, 2024) and court martial initiated. ISPR has stated: “Complying with the orders of SCP, a detailed court of inquiry, was undertaken by Pakistan Army, to ascertain correctness of complaints in Top City Scandal* made against Lt Gen […]
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KARACHI: G. M. Jamali, President Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), and Secretary General Rana Muhammad Azeem, have congratulated Ace Pakistani Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem for winning Gold Medal via record-breaking 92.97m throw at Paris Olympics 2024. PFUJ leadership, lauding his determination (despite lack of resources or state sponsorship) observed that the youth of nation […]
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DHAKA (NPTV/IFJ): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) demands protections for media workers as political instability continues. As long-running and controversial political leader Sheikh Hasina fled the country, media workers reporting on the crisis remain at the frontline of a new status quo after violent nationwide protests that […]
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MULTAN: Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer highlighted US efforts to promote economic growth in Pakistan, and the role of US business in Pakistan’s agriculture sector, during his first visit to South Punjab 29th to 31st July. “Pakistani mangoes are renowned worldwide, and this sector is crucial to the country’s economy and culture. The […]
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KARACHI: Mader-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation) Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah’s birth anniversary is being observed on Wednesday (31st of July, 2024). Sister of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, was born in 1893. Most of the historians believe that she was born in a rented house Wazir Mansion in Kharadar in (previously) Lyari area of the Port City. She graduated […]
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FARNBOROUGH (UK): During the Farnborough Air Show (22nd to 26th of July) 2024, deals worth $ 105 Billion were signed. FARNBOROUGH (UK): On the 4th day (25th July, 2024) of the FIA, Airbus announced an order of 90 aircraft (75 A320neo and 15 A330neo) by Saudi (low-cost) carrier flynas. Airbus CEO for Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, […]
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KARACHI: Ibn-e-Safi, who was born as Asrar Ahmed on 26th of July, 1928 (in the village of Nara, Allahabad District, U.P. India) and passed away 44-years ago here due to cancer on 26th July, 1980, was termed by Agatha Christie as the only original writer of detective novels in Urdu! He belonged to that era […]
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KARACHI: A shootout that took place between two rival groups within Bugti clan (one led by Fahad Ahmed Nawaz Bugti and other led by Ali Haider Bugti) in the DHA’s Nishat Commercial area at 11.30 PM, Thursday (25th July, 2024) claimed lives of 5 people. Those killed were identified as Fahad Ahmed Nawaz Bugti, Nasibullah […]
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