Palanquin bearers to ferry patients in Himachal
August 16th, 2012 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 16 (IANS) Once the mode of transport for royalty and women in purdah nearly a century ago, the palanquin will be resurrected to ferry patients from remote ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Pakistani booked for twin government job
January 11th, 2012 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Jan 11 (IANS) A Pakistani who simultaneously worked as a police constable and at the ministry of religious affairs has been booked on charges of cheating and causing losses ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Five more fall prey to Karachi violence during last 12 hours
April 27th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, April 27(ANI): The ongoing wave of violence in Karachi has claimed at least five more lives during the last twelve hours.According to details, a 25-year old youth's dead body was recovered ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
US national released on bail in Pakistan
March 8th, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, March 8 (IANS) A court in Pakistan's Peshawar city has granted bail to a US national who was arrested in February for staying in the country even after his ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Kashmiris to protest during Manmohan visit
December 9th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Kashmiri groups will hold protests in Brussels during Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to denounce human rights violations in the Kashmir Valley, media reports said Thursday.The ... Read more...
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Pakistani kids offer to sell themselves for mother’s surgery
November 26th, 2010 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) Four children in Pakistan's Punjab province have put up a banner outside their house that reads "children for sale" in a bid to raise fund for their mother's ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Kashmiri activists protest outside EU HQ in Brussels
October 23rd, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 23 (IANS) Activists of the Kashmir Council-EU protested with "prison bars" outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels to demand release of all political prisoners in Indian Kashmir, a Pakistani ... Read more...
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Pak students protest over ’strip search’ during examination
June 19th, 2010 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, June 19 (ANI): Students from a college in Pakistan blocked road in protest against authorities alleging that they were stripped in examination hall in the name of search for copying ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Stability of Pak may fall prey to massive electricity deficit
April 27th, 2010 - 2:14 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr.27 (ANI): Besides fighting the Taliban, which is threatening its very existence, and a sluggish economy, Pakistan finds itself mired in what appears to be its biggest crisis currently, ... Read more...
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Shaadi #6 for Reena in Woh rehne..
April 13th, 2010 - 7:57 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire):Thus far one hasn't come across a record book for our TV soaps, but if ever one existed, Reena Kapoor's name will be imprinted on the first ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Art show depicts Pakistan’s contemporary realities
January 21st, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Jan 21 (IANS) An exhibition of innovative art from Pakistan speaks of contemporary issues in the country like equality of gender, freedom, filial ties, human suffering and politics.
The exhibition by 45 ... Read more...
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Eye surgeon bags international fellowship
July 25th, 2008 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University lecturer Ali Raza Rizvi, an eye surgeon, has bagged the international fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology, Britain, an official said Friday. "Rizvi received ... Read more...
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