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Friday, 04 May 2018 07:13

NA passes resolution to rename QAU’s physics department

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NA passes resolution to rename QAU&s physics department
NA passes resolution to rename QAU’s physics department

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution to re-name Dr Abdul Salam Physics Centre of Quaid-e-Azam University after Muslim scientist Abu al Fatah Abdul Rehman Al-Khazini.

The resolution was moved by Captain (R) Muhammad Safdar,...

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Friday, 04 May 2018 07:13

PIA shifts flight operation to new Islamabad International Airport

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PIA shifts flight operation to new Islamabad International Airport
PIA shifts flight operation to new Islamabad International Airport

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national airline PIA says it has completely shifted the flight operation to the newly-opened Islamabad International Airport.

“All arrivals and departures are taking place from the NIAP now,” said a statement from the...

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Friday, 04 May 2018 07:13

Last flight departs from Benazir Bhutto terminal as new Islamabad Airport becomes operative

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Last flight departs from Benazir Bhutto terminal as new Islamabad Airport becomes operative

As the new Islamabad International Airport becomes functional, Benazir Bhutto International Airport saw last flight taking off today.

Pakistan International Airline’s flight no PK791 departed from the old airport at...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

World Press Freedom Day: Sherry condemns police lathi-charge on journalists

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World Press Freedom Day: Sherry condemns police lathi-charge on journalists
World Press Freedom Day: Sherry condemns police lathi-charge on journalists

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Sherry Rehman has strongly condemned police lathi-charge on journalists who rallied in the federal capital to mark World Press Freedom Day on Thursday.

Speaking on a point of order in...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

Barrister Usman made Minister for Defence Production

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Barrister Usman made Minister for Defence Production
Barrister Usman made Minister for Defence Production

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Usman has been assigned Miinstry of Defence Production, according to a notification issued Thursday by Cabinet Division.

Earlier, President Mamnoon Hussain administered oath to Barrister Usman Ibrahim as federal minister. He was...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

Imran Khan says army helped Nawaz Sharif win 2013 polls

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Imran Khan says army helped Nawaz Sharif win 2013 polls
Imran Khan says army helped Nawaz Sharif win 2013 polls

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has accused ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif of winning May 2013 elections with the help of army.

“I'm saying this with utmost responsibility that a brigadier from Punjab had supported the P...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

Jamaat-e-Islami pulls out of PTI-led coalition govt in KP

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Jamaat-e-Islami pulls out of PTI-led coalition govt in KP
Jamaat-e-Islami pulls out of PTI-led coalition govt in KP

PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami announced  that it was quitting the PTI-led government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, just a few weeks before Pakistan goes to the general elections.

The government’s five-year constitutional term is scheduled to end next month.

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

FO denies deal to free Dr Shakil Afridi

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FO denies deal to free Dr Shakil Afridi
FO denies deal to free Dr Shakil Afridi

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has dismissed speculations that Pakistan is negotiating the release of Dr Shakil Afridi who was sentenced to 33 years in jail on charges of involvement in anti-state activities.

“There is no deal under way between Pakistan and anyone e...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

CJP Nisar takes suo moto of Rs40 deduction on mobile cards

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CJP Nisar takes suo moto of Rs40 deduction on mobile cards
CJP Nisar takes suo moto of Rs40 deduction on mobile cards

ISLMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took suo motu notice of deduction of Rs 40 on mobile phone cards and issued notices to Attorney General and all the telecom companies.

During hearing of case, the CJP sought details...

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Thursday, 03 May 2018 14:56

Pakistani girl wins US State Department's Emerging Young Leaders Award

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Pakistani girl wins US State Department's Emerging Young Leaders Award
Pakistani girl wins US State Department's Emerging Young Leaders Award

WASHINGTON: The US Department of State honoured 10 outstanding young leaders from around the world, including Dania Hassan of Pakistan in recognition of her efforts to promote positive social change in the education sector of the...

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