Govt urged to initiate drought resistant plantation in TharBy: Staff Report on October 17, 2018KARACHI: 'Consecutive droughts, climate change, shortage of water, mismanagement of local natural resources, population growth, dependence on rain-fed agriculture, less importance given to livestock management on scientific basis are the main causes of food insecurity in Thar' This was said by speakers on the occasion of World Food Day which was observed on Tuesday. According to community based … [Read more...] about Govt urged to initiate drought resistant plantation in Thar
Navy commissions Pakistan’s largest ever locally developed warshipBy: APP on October 17, 2018KARACHI: President Arif Alvi said on Tuesday that the government was fully cognizant of the need to have a potent navy and would provide all necessary resources to enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy (PN) and help develop the maritime sector. The president was speaking at the commissioning ceremony of PNS MOAWIN, an indigenously constructed combat support ship which is the largest warship … [Read more...] about Navy commissions Pakistan’s largest ever locally developed warship
Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Governor HouseBy: News Desk on October 17, 2018Beggar turned entrepreneur Kareema Juma and Saliha Bibi, an educator from Kalash, were both honored with Ladies Fund Idol award at the 10th Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Sindh Governor House on Tuesday. "It is very important for us at LadiesFund to spotlight and recognise such inspiring and transformative women, alongside the gifted athletes, leaders, trailblazers and of course … [Read more...] about Ladies Fund Women Awards ceremony held at Governor House
Money Laundering Case: Zardari, Faryal appear before banking courtBy: Agencies on October 17, 2018Former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister, FaryalTalpur, appeared before a banking court in connection with an ongoing money laundering case. Onmi Group Chairman Anwar Majeed's three sons, Zulqurnain, Ali and Nimr, also appeared before the court in Karachi.However, the case was adjourned till November 13 as the judge hearing it was on holiday. The banking court had ordered all those … [Read more...] about Money Laundering Case: Zardari, Faryal appear before banking court
‘US assistance in Pakistan focuses on education and employment opportunities for youth’By: Staff Report on October 17, 2018The United States (US) Consul General JoAnne Wagner interacted with youth at a forum organised by the Karachi Rotoract Club and highlighted the role that youth can play for the welfare of society by promoting peace and harmony. United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Deputy Mission Director for Sindh and Balochistan, John Smith-Sreen also accompanied the Consul General on … [Read more...] about ‘US assistance in Pakistan focuses on education and employment opportunities for youth’
Japan extends grant for welfare of children with special needs on October 17, 2018The handover ceremony for the "Project for the Improvement of Special Education School for Deaf in Rashidabad" was held in the presence of Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, Toshikazu Isomura and Indus Motor Company (IMC) senior executive coordinator Kenji Sotowa on Tuesday. The Government of Japan extended a grant of $77, 476 to Family Education Services Foundation (FESF) in Rashidabad, under … [Read more...] about Japan extends grant for welfare of children with special needs
Honour killing in SangharBy: News Desk on October 17, 2018Bano Brohi of Sanghar district, was shot dead by her brothers and uncle. A young man, Asif Brohi, the alleged lover of Bano was also killed. The father of the girl, professed that his sons and brother had killed her in the name of honour. The police reached the crime scene and shifted the dead bodies to the local hospital. This is the second case of honour killing in the Sanghar district. Last … [Read more...] about Honour killing in Sanghar
To upgrade railways, Sheikh Rashid launches two passenger trains in SukkurBy: Imdad Ali Khushik on October 17, 2018DADU: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Tuesday inaugurated two new passenger train services including Mohenjo-daro Express and Rohi Express at the Sukkur railway station. Reportedly, the Mohenjo-Daro Express will be running between Sukkur and Kotri via Larkana route, whereas the Rohi Express will be travelling from Rohri to Khanpur. Meanwhile, Karachi railways Divisional … [Read more...] about To upgrade railways, Sheikh Rashid launches two passenger trains in Sukkur
VC orders removal of air-conditioners from CMC students’ hostel over ‘violation of rules’By: Jamal Dawoodpoto on October 17, 2018Medical students of the Chandka Medical College (CMC) in Larkana have installed air-conditioners (ACs) in their hostel rooms on self-help basis in the wake of a blistering summer heatwave. Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University's (SMBBMU) recently appointed Vice-Chancellor (VC) Dr Aneela Atta-ur-Rahman on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to hostel rooms to inspect the situation. She … [Read more...] about VC orders removal of air-conditioners from CMC students’ hostel over ‘violation of rules’
Karo-kari tradition claims two lives in ShikarpurBy: Our Correspondent on October 17, 2018One woman and his alleged paramour were gunned down on the suspicion of having illicit relationship in the village Mian Sahib within the jurisdiction of Mian Sahib police station, some 30 kilometers away from Shikarpur. The deceased woman identified as Rubina aged 30, and her alleged paramour Sohino aged 34 were gunned down by Babal Bhayo, the husband of deceased Rubina, with the help of his … [Read more...] about Karo-kari tradition claims two lives in Shikarpur
