Thursday, 20 June 2013 14:50
Posted by Parvez Jabri
KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 64 accused from different areas of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Thursday said that those arrested include 26 absconders and those allegedly involved in cases of dacoity and other crimes.It said that 19 weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those arrested.As many as eight people were killed in the metropolis in different incidents during the last 24 hours because of `unknown reasons' the police statement added.It said that action was initiated against eight persons for violating ban on pillion riding.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...
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KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 64 accused from different areas of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Thursday said that those arrested include 26 absconders and those allegedly involved in cases of dacoity and other crimes.It said that 19 weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those arrested.As many as eight people were killed in the metropolis in different incidents during the last 24 hours because of `unknown reasons' the police statement added.It said that action was initiated against eight persons for violating ban on pillion riding.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...
BAHAWALPUR: World Camel Day will be observed tomorrow at Islamia University of Bahawalpur in collaboration with Punjab Rangers and Livestock and Dairy Development Department Punjab.Camel race and camel dance competitions will be held at the occasion. Camel parade will also be taken out.Furthermore, camel milk competition, camel carving and camel decoration would also be held.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...
HANGU: A blast occurred at the building of a government primary school here early Thursday morning, destroying a classroom however, no casualty was reported.According to police sources, explosive was planted inside the building of Govt Primary School Karbogha in Doaba area which went off early in the morning, completely destroying a classroom while partially damaging another room. However, no one was injured in the blast.Soon after the incident, police cordoned off the area and started ...
ISLAMABAD Pakistan hosts the largest number of refugees today, 1.6 million, according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).The `total population of concern' added up to almost 2.5 million at the end of 2012. Refugees, according to the UNHCR definition, include individuals granted complementary forms of protection; or, those enjoying temporary protection. The refugee population also includes people in a refugee-like situation, The Khaleej Times Quoted.Pakistan hosts the largest number of refugees in ...
BEIJING: After successful launch of Pakistan's communication satellite, China is actively exploring commercial opportunities to boost its share of the global satellite-launching market.Since 2005, China has launched satellites for Nigeria, Venezuela, and Pakistan, and in April added Turkey, Argentina and Ecuador to its international roll call of clients, after sending three more satellites into orbit.China Great Wall Industry Corp, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, is using this year's Paris Air Show ...
PESHAWAR: The Metrological Department on Thursday predicted dry and hot weather in Khyber Pakthunkhwa during next 24 hours.According to Met office's Spokesman here, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country and seasonal low lies over west Balochistan and adjoining areas.In next 24 hours, he said mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, adding day temperatures would rise in most parts of the country during next few ...
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has stressed the need to prevent diversion of the world's abundant natural resources to fuel conflict by ensuring that land and mineral wealth are managed wisely, transparently and yield benefits for the people.At the same time, Ambassador Masood Khan acknowledged that extractive resources were not the only cause of conflict. "Poverty, ethnic and religious strife, and bad governance often exacerbate the tensions created by mismanagement of natural resources," he told the UN ...
