Archives of General News

1. Melting of snow triggers flood in upper valleys

   2013-06-19 10:12:34 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   HUNZA: Extreme temperature in the upper valleys caused melting of snow triggered floodwater which badly affected several villages here Wednesday.According to police control room the villages including Fihkar, Upper Nagar, Nilt, Sikander Abad and Nasir Abad were badly affected by the torrential floodwater which swept dozens of houses and trees.District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) warned th...

2. Karachi police arrest 65 accused in last 24 hours

   2013-06-19 09:59:25 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 65 accused from different areas of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Wednesday said that those arrested include 13 absconders and those allegedly involved in cases of murder, dacoity and other crimes.It said that 23 weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those arrested.As many as 13 p...

3. Government to enhance defence production export capacity: Tanveer

   2013-06-19 09:52:52 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said the country's defence products has gained international recognition and Federal government would endeavour to seek fresh markets and thereby increase its defence exports.He axpressed these views during the visit to Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF). The Minister said necessary funds would be released during next f...

4. History being repeated against MQM: Altaf

   2013-06-19 09:11:59 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday said June 19, 1992 is the blackest day of the history of Pakistan and the same horrifying historical chapter is being replicated. Addressing the 21st death anniversary of martyrs of June 19, 1992 on Wednesday, he said thousands of Muttahida workers were extra-judicially murdered this day in the worst state operation, addi...

5. Pakistan discovers new gas reserves in Sindh

   2013-06-19 09:07:40 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   KARACHI: Huge reserves of natural gas have been discovered in Sindh as Pakistan struggles to overcome crippling energy crisis.According to reports, 39 million cubic feet gas reserves have been discovered during the drilling of wells in Sanghar. The reports said 65 percent shares of the field are owned by the PPL.According to initial estimates, 106.8 million cubic feet natural gas would be produced...

6. Imran urges drone action as he becomes MNA

   2013-06-19 08:55:15 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan on Wednesday urged the government and military leaders to build a strategy to halt US drone attacks in the country's northwest as he was sworn into parliament.Khan, the head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party which made a major breakthrough at the May 11 general election, is a vocal opponent of the missile attacks targeting militants.The 60-year-old was unable t...

7. Iran, a shining example of brave, wonderful nation: Senator

   2013-06-19 07:04:16 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   ISLAMABAD: Senator Col Syed Tahir Hussain Mashhadi (Retd) of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said on Tuesday that Iran is a shining example of brave and wonderful nation in the world.Talking to IRNA Senator Hussain Mashhadi congratulated the President-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hassan Rohani on his victory in election."I congratulate Rohani on behalf of people of Pakistan and my par...

8. Shahbaz to monitor measles situation on daily basis

   2013-06-18 20:19:17 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has directed that effective measures should be taken for prevention against measles including modern treatment. "I will personally monitor the situation arising due to outbreak of the disease," he said and added that all out resources were being utilized for saving the children. He directed Provincial Health Minister to pay regular visits to ho...

9. Governor Sindh conferred highest scouting medal

   2013-06-18 19:57:20 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

   KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan has been conferred the highest scouting award in the country- the Silver Camel.A ceremony to this effect was held at the Governor House here on Tuesday.The award was conferred by Provincial Commissioner Siddiq Memon on behalf of the Chief Scout of Pakistan and President Asif Ali Zardari in recognition on meritorious services of Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad...

10. River Kabul in medium flood at Nowshera

    2013-06-18 16:14:24 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    PESHAWAR: The Flood Forecast Cell of Irrigation Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tuesday informed that River Kabul has in medium flood at Nowshera where total water discharge has recorded as 83100 cusecs. While, River Kabul at Warsak, River Indus at Attock, Khairabad, River Swat at Khwazakhela, Charsadda and River Naguman at Charsadda Road were in low flood where water discharge was 44010, 262200, 1...

11. Police arrest 73 accused in last 24 hours

    2013-06-18 16:11:58 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 73 accused from different areas of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Tuesday said that those arrested include 14 absconders and proclaimed offenders as well as those allegedly involved in cases of dacoity and other crimes.It said that 15 weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those ar...

12. Ebad orders treatment of 3-year-old girl

    2013-06-18 14:17:55 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has taken notice of the appeal of the poor parents of three-year-old Mahak Fatima who is suffering from Cystic Hygroma and ordered her complete treatment.This was pointed out in a statement issued here on Monday evening by the Press Secretary to Sindh Governor.It said that Dr Ishrat directed his Principal Secretary, Dr Naushad Shaikh to make arrange...

13. Two more children die of measles, death toll reaches 161 in Punjab

    2013-06-18 12:51:50 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    LAHORE: Two more children died of deadly measles disease in Punjab on Tuesday. According to details, a seven-month-old girl identified as Kiswa died at Children Hospital in Lahore. The victim belonged to Sargodha. Another child died in Allied Hospital in Faisalabad.The number of deaths from measles in different hospitals of the province has reached 161.According to reports, the health department h...

14. Karachi police arrest 73 accused in last 24 hours

    2013-06-18 10:29:45 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 73 accused from different areas of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Tuesday said that those arrested include 14 absconders and proclaimed offenders as well as those allegedly involved in cases of dacoity and other crimes.It said that 15 weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those ar...

15. PML-N woman MPA torture: Report sent to CM Shahbaz Sharif

    2013-06-18 10:10:07 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    SARGODHA: The city police have prepared a report over manhandling of a bus hostess by Nighat Sheikh, an MPA of Punjab Assembly and member of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).The report has been sent to Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif. According to a private news channel, the report declared the bus hostess Iqra Nawaz as innocent and held Nighat Sheikh responsible for the incident.Mea...

16. Two security forces personnel martyred in Miranshah check post attack

    2013-06-18 09:59:36 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    MIRANSHAH: Two security forces personnel were martyred on Tuesday when an army check post came under attack from suspected militants in restive tribal area of North Waziristan.According to security forces sources, some unidentified militants attacked a check post located in Mir Ali sub-division of North Waziristan, killing two security personnel on the spot. Assailants fled when forces opened reta...

17. Ebad orders treatment of 3-year-old suffering from Cystic Hygroma

    2013-06-18 09:50:35 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan, has taken notice of the appeal of the poor parents of three-year-old Mahak Fatima who is suffering from Cystic Hygroma and ordered her complete treatment.This was pointed out in a statement issued here on Monday evening by the Press Secretary to Sindh Governor.It said that Dr. Ishrat- ul- Ebad Khan directed his Principal Secretary, Dr. Naushad Sh...

18. Judges case: ATC summons 18 prosecution witnesses

    2013-06-18 07:38:30 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday summoned 18 prosecution witnesses in the judges detention case against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.It may be mentioned that ATC Judge Kausar Abbas Zaidi during a hearing on June 15 ordered the prosecutor to submit evidences. Following the orders, the court staff on Tuesday issued summons to 18 prosecution witnesses.These witnesses, inc...

19. SHC stays Dr Khalid's appointment as Civil Hospital MS

    2013-06-17 20:24:25 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    HYDERABAD: Sindh High Court Hyderabad Circuit Bench has stayed the appointment of Dr Khalid Qureshi as the Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Hyderabad.Justice Abdul Rasool Memon here on Monday issued notices to Chief Secretary Sindh, Secretary Health Sindh, Secretary Services and General Administration.Petitioner's counsel Ayaz Latif Palijo told the court that Qureshi was facing investi...

20. ANF recovers 6.750kgs heroin

    2013-06-17 08:22:58 GMT : (Pakistan/General News)

    RAWALPINDI: Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) in a successful operation recovered 6.750 kilograms heroin at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad.According to details, ANF on receipt of information, intercepted a consignment booked for Manchester, United Kingdom by Paradise Booking Company, Rawalpindi.Consignment comprised of 74 cartons containing house hold items including ladies garments and ...