Families of 11 Pakistani fishermen, including two minors, have appealed to the federal and Sindh governments to secure the immediate release and safe return of their relatives from Indian jails. The fishermen were allegedly detained earlier this month after being intercepted while fishing in the Arabian Sea. Read More: Release of fishermen The fishermen belong […]
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Thatta Cement Company Limited acquires key stake in pc hotels chain
Thatta Cement Company Limited has made a strategic move by acquiring a 28% stake in Pakistan Services Limited (PSL), the operator of the renowned Pearl Continental Hotels chain. The deal, valued at Rs. 6.50 billion, marks a significant step for Thatta Cement as it diversifies its portfolio beyond the cement industry. This acquisition reflects the […]
Bomb found and later defused on railway track in Thatta
A bomb was found on a railway track near the Jungshahi railway station in Thatta on Sunday. The authorities refused the bomb which was planted to target the trains scheduled to run on the route. The bomb was found on the train track leading to Karachi. It was deployed three kilometres away from the Jungshahi […]
First ever Maths and Science Assessment Test held in Laar, Thatta
HYDERABAD: Over 6300 students appeared in first ever Maths and Science Assessment Test in Laar region. The mega test was conducted by Thar based organization working for the Education empowerment, Thar Education Alliance (TEA) with the collaboration of Laar Education Campaign, Campaignistan, Child Rise and Education Department GoS under the slogan of ‘Climate Change’. Chief […]
Thatta’s Keenjhar Lake devours two people
THATTA: Two people on Sunday drowned in Thatta’s Keenjhar Lake while taking a leisurely trip. According to sources, the drowned have not been identified as yet, however one hailed from Karachi while the other was from Chitral. Earlier on Sunday, a similar incident claimed two lives at Karachi’s Hawkes Bay Beach as two men drowned. […]
Veteran politician Rasool Bux Palijo passes away
KARACHI: Senior politician Rasool Bux Palijo on Thursday morning passed away after a prolonged illness. The 88 year old human rights lawyer and founder of Awami Tahreek was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Clifton. Palijo was born in 1930 in Munnar Khan Palijo village, Jungshahi, Thatta. He had previously served […]