IOK authorities deprive students of three-day class work on May 14, 2017SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, in view of unending student protests against the illegal occupation of the territory by India, the authorities have decided to close classes at Degree College Sopore for three days a week in a bid to prevent protests. According to Kashmir Media Service, the decision has been taken after a series of […]
Thousands of Kashmiri mothers still waiting on disappeared sons on May 14, 2017SRINAGAR: When most parts of the world are observing Mother’s Day, today, thousands of Kashmiri women continue to wait for the return of their sons killed in fake encounters or subjected to disappearance in custody by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir over the past 28 years. A report released by the Research Section of Kashmir […]
Young boy drowns while swimming on May 14, 2017ISLAMABAD: A youn boy drowned while swimming in stream located in Sohan area located in Islamabad. The boy was swimming in a stream located in Sohan area, when a healthy water wave came, while he failed to control himself, died of drowning in a stream. The deceased was identified as Khizer, 17. The body will […]
Three girls abducted in Rawalpindi on May 14, 2017RAWALPINDI: At least three girls have allegedly been abducted within the Sadiqabad and Westridge police stations jurisdictions. Gulam Akbar, a resident of Sadiqabad, lodged a complaint with the local police that kidnappers have abducted his two daughters from the house. He suspected that Arsalan Shah, Hasnain Shah, Farhat and Tahir Imtaiz could be behind the […]
AIOU prepares plan to highlight significance of Mahe-Ramzan on May 14, 2017ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has prepared a comprehensive plan to highlight the significance of the Holy month of Ramzan. Series of events will take place on the occasion, engaging Faculty members and the students to project the message and spirit of the month of fasting. It is for the first-time that the AIOU […]
Light rain may occur in parts of country on May 14, 2017ISLAMABAD: Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours. However, light rain dust-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at few places in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quetta, Zhob, Makran, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, D.G. Khan, D.I. Khan, Malakand, Hazara and Mardan divisions, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Temperature […]
Pakistan conveys deep condolences over tragic road accident in Turkey on May 14, 2017ISLAMABAD: The news of the tragic accident on the Mugla-Antalya road in Turkey, in which reportedly 23 precious lives were lost and 11 individuals injured, has been received with deep sorrow and grief in Pakistan. According to a Foreign Office statement issued here Saturday, the government and people of Pakistan conveyed their profound sympathies and […]
Nawaz terms Belt and Road Initiative a powerful tool for overcoming terrorism and extremism on May 14, 2017BEIJING: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says Chinese initiative of One Belt and One Road would take humankind to a higher level of prosperity, peace and stability through connectivity and close contact. He was speaking at the plenary session of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing today. The Prime Minister said Peace […]
Man looted at gunpoint on May 14, 2017RAWALPINDI: A man was looted at gunpoint by two armed motorcyclists within Airport police jurisdiction. Muhammad Abid lodged a complaint with the local police satiating that he was on way to home when two armed motorcyclists have waylaid him and held him hostage at gunpoint. He told they snatched Rs 45,000 cell phone, ATM card […]
Man dies in Motorbike accident on May 14, 2017ISLAMABAD: A person lost his life when two motorbikes collided in Muslim Colony of the capital. Nisar Ahmed informed the Secretariat Police Station two persons Adil and Amjid riding a bike with registration number RIO 8188 hit his son Waqas at the bike, who succumbed to the injuries at the spot. The police registered the […]