Latest Pakistani News: December 2019

Tuesday, 31 December 2019

Will York be first city to ban cars? Council bosses back plans to end 'non-essential' journeys

Historic York has faced criticism for generating illegally high levels of air pollution. To combat this no vehicles apart from buses will be allowed to drive in an area within the city walls.

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North of England crime surge due to 'county lines' drug gangs

West Yorkshire topped the list of England's most crime-ridden regions, with 128 crimes per 1,000 people during the 12 months to June.

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Children as young as SEVEN have been caught taking blades into school

Campaigners say the age of those caught with blades is increasingly falling because children fear violence from other pupils at school or during their commute.

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Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn flees £65million corruption charges in Japan

Carlos Ghosn, 65, the former boss of Nissan and Renault, managed to flee from underneath the noses of Japanese authorities. He was awaiting trial in Tokyo over £65million corruption charges.

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Glamorgan man saves life of his son, 8, by donating his kidney to a stranger who gave his to boy

MIke Weir, from Llantrisant in Glamorgan, south Wales, donated a healthy kidney to save the life of his son, Harry, who was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease at the age of two.

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The £1.5million mouse trap

Official figures have revealed that Defra paid £1,533,122 for a project on Gough Island in the Atlantic to get rid of the mice over the past two years.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share unseen photo of Archie

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared an unseen picture of baby Archie in a highlight reel of their top moments of 2019.

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Households have been warned to settle Christmas debts

High street lenders are poised to impose punishing levies on those who slip into the red as part of a radical overhaul by the City watchdog which is designed to make overdraft fees fairer.

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Boris Johnson is to urge Britain to 'turn the page' on the divisions caused by Brexit

In his New Year message, the PM urges politicians and public alike to move on from the 'division, rancour and uncertainty which has dominated public life and held us back for far too long'.

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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Sixties muse Pattie Boyd recalls her heartache at not having children

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: As one of the most famous figures of the Sixties, Pattie Boyd inspired a string of pop songs. She has spoken for the first time of her struggle to conceive.

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Four arrests after man stabbed to death in Milton Keynes

Officers were called to an address in Oxley Park, Milton Keynes just after 3.30pm on Tuesday to reports of a stabbing. Four people have been arrested and remain in police custody.

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Ex-Labour MP Ruth Smeeth says Shadow Cabinet should be banned from the party's leadership race

Former Labour MP Ruth Smeeth says the Shadow Cabinet should be banned from the leadership race for paying 'lip service' to rooting out anti-Semitism. She claims 'none of them deserve a vote'.

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Cyprus warn UK not to interfere in country's justice over woman convicted of making up 'gang rape'

Amid mounting criticism, the Mediterranean island called on the UK to 'show respect' and leave its courts 'unfettered' after British ministers threatened to intervene over the trial's fairness.

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Jeremy Corbyn's 2019 New Year 'resistance' message mocked

Former Labour MP for Barnsley East Michael Dugher took to Twitter after Jeremy Corbyn's New Year message to compare the leader to Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda.

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Texas gunman was homeless addict who chose to attack church 'because he was very close to the Lord'

Keith Thomas Kinnunen, 43, of River Oaks, had been denied money by the West Freeway Church of Christ after going there to receive food on multiple occasions before his deadly attack Sunday.

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'Extremely' drunk driver, 29, is jailed for nine years for CRUSHING Peugeot and killing passenger

Adam Kershaw, 29, (pictured) was nearly three times over the limit when he lost control of his box van and crushed the Peugeot 107 on the A65, North Yorkshire, killing Joseph Keane, 28.

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10,000 people sign petition to have NYPD cop fired after he was jailed for racist drunken rampage

A petition called 'Fire Racist Criminal Michael J Reynolds from the NYPD' highlights the now- 26-year-old's racist tirade toward a black woman after kicking in the door to her Nashville home.

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Julian Assange talks of his illness in slurred prison phone call

The Wikileaks founder, who is being held in Belmarsh Prison, south east London, revealed the news in a call with his friend Vaughan Smith. Assange was allowed one phone call over Christmas.

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Police investigate 'murder suicide' after woman 'killed her partner before taking her own life'

The double-death tragedy happened in Llanelli, West Wales. Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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Bilawal extends New Year’s greetings to nation

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, while greeting the nation on the occasion of New Year, expressed hopes that 2020 would be the year of establishing the peoples’ rule in the country. In his message, the PPP chairman said that the people of the country had suffered immensely owing to flawed, biased and […]

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IHC gives govt 15 more days to appoint two ECP members

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted 15 more days to the federal government for the appointment of members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). During the hearing, the court was told that several members of the parliamentary committee were unable to attend the meeting on Monday due to dense fog. The IHC […]

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Petrol price increased by Rs 2.61/litre

The government on Tuesday increased the prices of petroleum products on the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), which will be effective from Jan 1, 2020 (today). According to a notification issued by the OGRA, the petrol price has been raised by Rs 2.61 per litre, which takes the existing price of […]

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PML-N issues white paper on Punjab govt performance in 2019

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz has issued a white paper on the performance of Punjab government for the year 2019, while giving details of major departments being run by the PTI-led government in the province. As per the details, PML-N provincial General Secretary Sardar Awais Laghari and Information Secretary Azma Bukhari issued the white-paper exposing […]

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Monday, 30 December 2019

Ministers threaten to step in as British teenager convicted of inventing 'gang rape' in Ayia Napa

The UK Government has threatened to intervene over 'serious concerns' about the 19-year-old British woman's treatment during a five-month-long court case which saw her convicted in Cyprus.

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Middle class, horse-riding woman, 19, says she is haunted by flashbacks to 'sex attack' in Ayia Napa

All she wanted was some summer fun. With her A-levels finished and a place at university secured, the 18-year-old British girl was looking forward to two weeks doing some 'growing up'.

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Developer sues Airbnb for £723,000 after 'family of four' threw party for FIVE HUNDRED people

Michael Harold spent two-and-a-half months fixing the damage to his property in south-west London but says that Airbnb was only willing to pay him £102,586.

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Hogmanay celebrations kick off in Edinburgh 40,000-strong torch procession

As many as 40,000 people gathered for a procession in Edinburgh creating a stunning spectacle as Scotland's annual Hogmanay festivities bring a close to another year.

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Hundreds of children as young as four have been investigated by police for sexting

Figures from 27 police forces in England and Wales revealed more than 6,000 under 14s were investigated for sending indecent messages, including 306 children younger than ten.

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Phil Hogan doubts Boris Johnson's Brexit plan

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan insisted Mr Johnson would cave and agree to keep Britain locked inside the bloc's single market and customs union beyond the end of next year.

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Five million Britons have amassed a personal debt of more than £10,000, new poll reveals

The figures suggest that almost two-thirds of the UK's adults, or 63 per cent, will head into 2020 in some form of debt. The shocking 4.8million calculation was based on a poll of 2,018 Britons 16-64.

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Plan to change historic port's welcome signs featuring nickname 'Little White Town' are scrapped

Bideford in Devon was dubbed 'Little White Town' in author Charles Kingsley's 1855 novel Westward Ho! - due to the colour of its houses and streets.

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John Major chose to watch Lord's Test rather than attend 1996 Atlanta Games

The prime minister's private secretary Rachael Reynolds told Mr Major that people liked to see him at 'sporting things' and 'they know you are a fan' - but he opted to stay at home, files reveal.

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Coroner warns MoD over future sickle cell deaths

Kamil Iddrisu, 25, from Ghana, died November 17, and Youngson Nkhoma, 31, also from Ghana, collapsed and died ten days later. Both suffered from undiagnosed sickle cell disease.

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Bottlenose dolphins spotted off Yorkshire coast raise fears over impact of climate change

The pod of bottlenose dolphins was spotted off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. It is the furthest south this group has been recorded to reach.

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Jeremy Corbyn is mocked for saying 2019 was 'quite a year' for Labour

The outgoing leader used his New Year message to rail against billionaires and champion the 'movement' he built, but failed to address his party's cataclysmic election UK election defeat.

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Boris Johnson urged to overhaul Britain's foreign aid system

Boris Johnson was under pressure on foreign aid last night after cash help for China and India soared. The total foreign aid budget grew £493million from 2017 to hit £14.6billion last year.

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West Virginia corrections cadets and staff fired over Nazi salute

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Monday approved the firing of all the prison guard trainees who were seen making a Nazi salute in a class photograph released in early December.

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Boy, 16, charged with murder after father is stabbed to death at a service station in Hobart

Reid Ludwig, 42, was returning a hired trailer to a service station in Hobart, at 3:00pm on Sunday when he was stabbed in the stomach.

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SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: Meghan Markle's pal Misha Nonoo is expecting her first baby

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: I can reveal that Meghan's close friend, the fashion designer Misha Nonoo, is expecting her first child.

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Angela Rayner is preparing to endorse her flatmate Rebecca Long Bailey as next Labour leader

Angela Rayner is set to declare her bid to be Labour's deputy within days - and endorse flatmate Rebecca Long Bailey as leader, sources said last night.

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Oxford professor forced to quit at the age of 69 could be in line for a payout of up to £150,000

Professor Paul Ewart, who specialised in atomic and laser physics, has won an ageism battle with Oxford University after it forced him to quit at the age of 69.

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Dancer killed in three-car crash on the M1 on Christmas Eve

Aliesha James, 27, from Nottingham, died after the collision on the northbound carriageway of the M1, just before junction 12 in Bedfordshire, at about 11.15pm.

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Pension scam sanctioned in Whitehall could cost military veterans up to £50,000 each

Although some are still suffering trauma from tours of Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland, members of the armed forces now face working into their eighties after losing nest eggs worth up to £50,000.

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Car smashes straight into roundabout and flies through the air

The early morning crash involving a red Vauxhall Astra in Normanton, near Derby was so dramatic, that the first people to arrive at the scene believed the driver would be dead.

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Former Next and Grattan boss Sir David Jones dies aged 76

The veteran retailer, who also had board positions at Morrisons and JJB Sports, had been in poor health in recent years, having been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 39.

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Argentine cops close porno cinema that charged customers $1.67 to have 'sex parties' in the theater

Authorities in Buenos Aires shuttered a rundown theater last week that played erotic films and reportedly allowed customers to have sex romps on its premises for a small fee.

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Sunday, 29 December 2019

Pakistani officials warned of cyber attack threat

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has warned all its employees of a possible computer virus attack named “Ransomware”, which has been launched worldwide to target machines running on Microsoft’s Windows operating systems. The virus specially targets computers running on Windows 7 and 10 and “encrypts the data and [then] the attacker demands[s] ransom from the user to […]

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Reporters Without Borders calls for immediate release of Julian Assange on humanitarian grounds

Reporters Without Borders is “alarmed” by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s health and demanded his immediate release. “We are alarmed by the current state of Julian Assange’s health, and call for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds,” said RSF secretary-general Christophe Deloire. “Assange is being targeted by the US for his journalistic-like activities, which sets a dangerous […]

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Skardu breaks 25-year-old record low as cold wave grips country

25-year-old record on Sunday has been broken in Skardu as the cold wave has continued to grip various parts of Pakistan. According to details, the small canals and ponds in Skardu have been frozen due to severe low temperature while the intermittent snowfall has also blocked the main connecting roads. On the other hand, fog […]

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Taliban council agrees to cease-fire in Afghanistan

The Taliban’s ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the insurgent group said. They didn’t say when it would begin. A cease-fire had been demanded by Washington before any peace agreement could be signed. A […]

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Nearly half (47%) internet users say they prefer YouTube for online entertainment

Islamabad, 30 December, 2019

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 47% internet users say they prefer YouTube for online entertainment.

A representative sample of men and women that were internet users from across the four provinces was asked, “Which websites/platforms do you mostly visit on the internet for entertainment?” In response, 47% said they use YouTube, 22% claimed using Facebook, 10% said Whatsapp, 7% said they watch GEO TV online while 5% and lower each claimed to use websites/platforms like TikTok, Opera, ARY TV, Vidmate, Google, GEO Kahani, HUM TV and others.

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Labour Party chairman Ian Lavery is 'seriously considering' leadership bid

Mr Lavery is an ally of the current Labour leader, and could split senior left-wing party figures, including Mr Corbyn, who are believed to favour Rebecca Long-Bailey.

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Police launch manhunt after two teenagers shot - and one of them also stabbed - in north east London

The men, aged 18 and 17, were rushed to hospital after the attack after 10.30pm in Walthamstow. The first had suffered gunshot wounds while the second had been shot and stabbed.

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Race row as elite schools REFUSE to take £1m donation

Sir Bryan Thwaites wanted to leave the money to Winchester School and Dulwich College as he had attended both on scholarships. The offer was 'refused for fear it would break equality laws.'

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Sharp rise in number of pets suffering mental health issues including anxiety and depression

Pet insurance firms have seen soaring claims for tackling psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorders.

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Climate change is a 'tragedy on the horizon' for businesses, Bank of England chief Mark Carney warns

Mark Carney, who will step down in March, said efforts to halt investment in fossil fuels were 'not moving fast enough', he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme guest edited by Greta Thunberg.

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Price comparison websites can add up to £400 to the cost of home insurance, Which? reveals

According to consumer champion Which?, homeowners are being overcharged because the websites make too many assumptions when calculating costs.

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Jeremy Corbyn's supporters should be kicked out, Jewish community leader warns

Jonathan Goldstein, chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council, said the 'problem is not only Corbyn but also Corbynism and Corbynites, and these remain strong in the party'.

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Thousands of savers lose up to £10billion in rogue pensions schemes sanctioned by the government

Workers have lost their savings after transferring their nest eggs to rogue schemes because they were enrolled with the UK's HMRC and Pensions Regulator - making it appear above board.

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Heterosexual couples to enter into civil partnerships when new law comes into force this week

Legislation to allow heterosexual couples to do so was passed in October 2018 by Theresa May following a Supreme Court challenge by Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan.

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New Year's Honours addresses may have been sold on dark web

Lord Kerslake has demanded an urgent investigation into the accidental publication by the Cabinet Office of the addresses of 1,000 people on the New Year's Honours list.

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Overgrown gardens could be the big horticultural trend of 2020, experts predict

Britons are falling out of love with neatly manicured lawns and well kept hedges in favour of overgrown gardens teeming with wildlife, experts say.

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Britain's first police unit dedicated to smashing online hate crime disappoints

Scotland Yard's 'online hate crime hub' has logged 1,851 incidents since its launch in April 2017 - but just 17 cases, or 0.92 per cent, resulted in charges. It was launched by London mayor Sadiq Khan.

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High Street's worst year in quarter of a century as shops shed 2,700 jobs a WEEK in 2019

Debenhams, Bonmarche, and Mothercare were among those who went into administration over the past 12 months in what is the the worst year in a quarter of a century, according to researchers.

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Two dead and one wounded in a shooting at a church in Texas

A gunman has killed one person and critically injured another inside a Texas church during a livestreamed service before he was shot dead by an armed member of the congregation.

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Hypocrites! Alan Titchmarsh blasts green campaigners who block pave their gardens

He took aim at those who may criticise the Government for not doing enough to curb global warming, in particular Extinction Rebellion protesters, yet do not do enough themselves.

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Fury over plan to allow defendants who snub court hearings to take part over SKYPE instead

Under the proposal, judges would use a device equipped with the video app to contact a prison guard who would then answer the call and hold up the device to the inmate in their cell.

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HS2 risks becoming a 'bottomless pit' for taxpayers' money

Professor Roderick Smith, a former Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport (DfT), urged Boris Johnson to dramatically overhaul the project.

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Briton, 21, becomes first woman to climb 2,000ft sheer 'wall' of mountain in Guyana rainforest

Anna Taylor, 21, has completed one of the toughest climbing challenges in the world - becoming the first female to conquer the daunting walls of Mount Roraima in the rainforests of Guyana.

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Groom killed over ‘filming women’ at his wedding

PESHAWAR: A newlywed man was killed in Peshawar on Saturday after a dispute over photographing of women during his wedding turned ugly, according to the police. The tragic event took place in one of the neighborhoods in the city,” confirmed the police spokesperson in Peshawar, Muhammad Ilyas, while talking to Arab News on Sunday. “Abid […]

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No one be left shelterless in this extreme cold weather: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday directed the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to set up temporary shelters for the down and out people in this extreme cold weather, who could not be accommodated in the existing Panaghs. In a tweet, the prime minister said that given the extremely cold weather conditions, he had […]

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Madrassah teacher raped minor boy more than 100 times with his companions

MANSEHRA: Madarsa teacher, identified as Shamsuddin, along with three associates, sexually assaulted a 10-year-old minor boy for over a hundred times in Pakistan’s Manshera district. Shamsuddin and his accomplices not only raped the minor but also inflicted inhumanely torture upon the victim while performing the heinous crime. According to reports, Maulvi Shamshuddin of a madrasa, along […]

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Need to merge FIA and NAB: Fawad Chaudhry

LAHORE: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday called for the merger of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) into a single agency. Countries usually have only one premier investigation agency at federal level USA has FBI, India has CBI we need to merge FIA and NAB but […]

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NAB raids Fazaia Housing Scheme office, seizes record

Acting upon the complaints of the affecttees of Fazaia Housing Scheme, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team on Saturday raided the marketing office of the scheme and arrested two men named Bilal and Tanveer. The team of anti-graft watchdog which raided at the marketing office of Fazaia housing scheme also seized important record. The investigation […]

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CNG stations in Sindh reopen for 12 hours

KARACHI: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Sindh will remain open for twelve hours on Sunday. Amid severe gas crisis in the province, the authorities have decided to reopen gas stations across Sindh for twelve hours to facilitate people. Long queues had formed at CNG stations the night before following the news that stations have […]

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Fog related traffic mishaps leave 14 dead in Punjab

At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in fog-related incidents in various areas of Punjab. A passenger bus upturned near Latifabad in Bahawalnagar Saturday morning leaving seven people dead and 22 others injured. Poor visibility due to fog said to be cause of the traffic mishap. A dumper ran over a motorcycle […]

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PM’s character is immaculate, we are not afraid of accountibility

Prime Minister’s Assistant Special Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan says Imran Khan’s position is clear, he has no fear of accountability and the Supreme Court has declared him honest and trustworthy.

Two days ago, the government approved the draft ordinance amendment of the NAB ordinance through the Federal Cabinet through circulation.

Last night, the Law Ministry also issued a notification of NAB Amendment Ordinance, which has been named as National Accountability Second Amendment Ordinance 2019.

All major opposition parties, including the Pakistan Muslim League-N, the People’s Party, the JUIF and the Awami National Party, have opposed the NAB amendment ordinance, calling it an attempt to save the government.

Responding to the criticism of the opposition, the Prime Minister’s Assistant Special Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan said in her statement on social media that under the ordinance, honest public office holders will be able to make decisions in the public interest without fear and perform their legal responsibilities. Will enable governance to be more active, economically stable and conducive to business environment.

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Fawad Chaudhary suggests to merge NAB and FIA

Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry called for merger of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

In a statement on Twitter, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said
In other countries, there is only one central investigative agency at the federal level as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India.

Fawad Chaudhry said that we need the integration of the FIA and NAB, but before that, the government and the opposition have to negotiate to make sure that the agency’s procedures are credible.

It is to be noted that the Federal Cabinet yesterday approved the circulation through NAB Amendment Ordinance 2019, after which President Arif Alavi also signed the ordinance, after which the ordinance came into force.

Under the new ordinance, NAB powers have been reduced and speculation is being made that the reduction of NAB powers will increase the powers of the FIA.

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Saturday, 28 December 2019

PM vows to defeat forces of status quo

Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressed his resolve to eliminate the status quo resisting the reforms being introduced in different sectors of the country. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the 42nd annual winter meeting of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA) and Khyber Medical College Alumni Association (KMCAA), he said the corrupt […]

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Power minister blames Sindh government for gas shortage

Minister for Power Omar Ayub has alleged that the ongoing gas shortage in Sindh is due to the provincial government’s failure to provide a route for new gas pipelines in the province. In a video statement, the minister said the provincial government ‘is oppressing the people of Sindh by not providing a right of way’ […]

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Indian top cop tells protesters to ‘go to Pakistan’

A senior police officer in India’s Uttar Pradesh state has been caught on camera telling residents protesting the country’s new citizenship law to ‘go to Pakistan’, Indian Express reported on Saturday. The video shared on Twitter was shot in the Lisari Gate neighbourhood of UP’s Meerut city on December 20, when five Muslim men died […]

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Opposition slams government over newly introduced NAB ordinance

The opposition parties on Saturday slammed the government over the newly introduced National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance, 2019, saying it will only benefit Prime Minister Imran Khan and his aides. “The prime minister has given good news to his friends thorough the ordinance that they won’t be troubled anymore by NAB,” said Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl […]

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NAB Amendment Ordinance, 2019 challenged in SC

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Ordinance, 2019, was challenged in the Supreme Court on Saturday. A citizen, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, has filed a petition at Karachi Registry of the apex court, challenging the amended law. President Dr Arif Alvi had signed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Ordinance, 2019, into law on Friday. The […]

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2020 will be year of prosperity, not elections: Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Saturday that year 2020 will be the year of development and prosperity of masses, not elections. Taking aim at Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in a series of tweets, she said the former’s prediction about elections […]

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At least 90 people killed in Mogadishu checkpoint blast: international organisation

At least 90 people were killed and dozens were wounded when a bomb-laden vehicle exploded at a bustling checkpoint in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, an international organisation working in the country said, in one of the most deadly recent attacks. The dead included many students and two Turkish nationals, the Somali foreign minister […]

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Ukraine rivals to swap prisoners Sunday

Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists in the war-torn east of the country are expected to swap dozens of prisoners in a frontline operation on Sunday. Both sides had said earlier this month they would carry out a prisoner exchange by the end of the year, following high-profile peace talks in Paris aimed at de-escalating Europe’s […]

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India’s protests: why now?

Mumbai-based copywriter Sarah Syed says she was long alarmed by the Hindu nationalist direction of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi but felt powerless to stop it — until now. Like many others taking part in the current wave of protests, the final straw was Modi’s new citizenship law and then the images of students […]

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No let-up in miseries of Kashmiris as lockdown enters 146th day

In occupied Kashmir, there is no let-up in the miseries of the residents of the Kashmir Valley as they continue to remain besieged on 146th consecutive day, today. According to Kashmir Media Service, as restrictions under Section 144 remain enforced amid deployment of thousands of Indian troops, the people of the Valley are cut off […]

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IHC to hear plea for appointment of ECP members on 31st

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed a case related to appointment of two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from Sindh and Balochistan for hearing on Dec 31. An IHC bench headed by Chief Justice Athar Minallah will hear the case. The government and the opposition have thus far failed to evolve […]

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Kazakhstan observes day of mourning after fatal jet crash

Kazakhstan observed a national day of mourning on Saturday after 12 people died when an airliner crashed shortly after takeoff and slammed into a house. Witnesses spoke of the terrified screams of passengers as the plane came down on the edge of the country’s biggest city Almaty on Friday, but many on board managed to […]

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Taliban kill 10 Afghan soldiers in attack on base

Ten Afghan soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in the southern province of Helmand on Saturday, officials said. The Taliban dug a tunnel into the base in volatile Sangin district and then blew it up before their fighters could attack the compound, Nawab Zadran a spokesman for 215 Maiwand Army […]

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Hardline leader in Indian state defends ‘strict’ action to quell protests

The chief minister of India’s Uttar Pradesh state has rebuffed accusations from rights groups of police abuses during protests against a new citizenship law, crediting his tough stand with restoring calm to the streets. The northern state has seen the most violent turmoil over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s citizenship law, which activists say is discriminatory […]

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Friday, 27 December 2019

New Zealand lose early wickets as Australia take charge of second Test

MELBOURNE: Australia snatched two early wickets to leave New Zealand facing an uphill battle to stay in the second Test on Friday as they chase the home team’s 467, built on the back of a gritty 114 from Travis Head. At the close on day two, the Black Caps were 44 for two with Tom […]

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Five-star Faheem Ashraf puts Central Punjab in control

A five-wicket haul by Faheem Ashraf and an unbeaten 57-run stand between Salman Butt and Azhar Ali put Central Punjab in a commanding position on day one of the final of the first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Tournament against Northern at Karachi’s National Stadium on Friday. Faheem, the Central Punjab bowling all-rounder, returned five for 54 – […]

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Modi’s Hindutva ideology has divided entire India: FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated on Friday that India is resorting to continuous ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) to divert attention from its internal anarchy. The statement came during a consultation meeting of former foreign secretaries in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported. The participants of the meeting discussed the continued curfew and […]

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South Africa take 175-run lead over England

South Africa bowled England out for 181 in their first innings and had built up a significant 175-run lead by the close of play on the second day of the first Test at Centurion Park on Friday. But a see-saw contest was still in the balance as the hosts were precariously placed on 72 for […]

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Some of Pakistan players treated Kaneria unfairly as he was Hindu: Akhtar

KARACHI: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has alleged that his teammate Danish Kaneria faced discrimination at the hands of a few Pakistani cricketers, who were reluctant to even eat with him because he was a Hindu. Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 […]

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Kaneria says Akhtar spoke truth; urges Pakistan PM to get him out of mess

LAHORE: Danish Kaneria has said that whatever Shoaib Akhtar has spoken about the leg-spinner — being discriminated within the Pakistan cricket team during their playing days because of his Hindu faith — is true. He, however, has urged people not to politicise the issue. In a statement, Kaneria has also revealed that his life is […]

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Yousaf rubbishes religious discrimination allegations

LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has rubbished speedster Shoaib Akhtar’s claim of religious discrimination in the Pakistan team during their playing days. Akhtar had claimed, during a talk show, that his fellow teammate and leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was discriminated in the Men in Green’s dressing room because of his religion. The batting legend took […]

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Wasim Akram to hold press conference to address ‘leaked video’ issue

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram on Friday said he would hold a press conference on Saturday (today) to discuss the issue of his ‘viral video’ In a Facebook post, Akram requested his fans not to share the so-called “leaked video” that went viral on the Internet on Thursday . The video that shows the […]

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ICC should stop all countries from playing cricket in India: Miandad

Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad believes that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should step forward and stop its members from touring India due to security concerns. A Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was recently passed in India, which triggered demonstrations all across the country. At least 21 people have been killed, since the law was passed, […]

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Martial scores twice as Manchester United crush Newcastle

MANCHESTER: Anthony Martial scored twice as Manchester United hit back in emphatic fashion from a rocky start against a benevolent Newcastle United to open their Christmas programme with a 4-1 victory at Old Trafford on Thursday. After a 2-0 loss at Watford last weekend, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had demanded a response from his players but […]

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Battling Watford hold Sheffield United to 1-1 draw

SHEFFIELD: Watford moved off the bottom of the Premier League after a spirited performance earned them a 1-1 draw at Sheffield United on Thursday after the kickoff was delayed for 10 minutes over what the home side called operational issues. The visitors took a 27th-minute lead through Gerard Deulofeu against the run of play before […]

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English clubs triumph in Europe’s year of comeback shocks

LONDON: This was a year of unprecedented English domination of European club competition, as the Premier League finally turned its financial power into results on the field, but 2019 will be best remembered for a series of stunning comebacks. For the first time ever, all four finalists in Europe’s two club competitions came from the […]

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Firmino double as Liverpool crush Leicester to go 13 points clear

Rampant Liverpool moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League after Roberto Firmino struck twice in an emphatic 4-0 win at second-placed Leicester City. The victory was inspired in large part by attacking right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold who created three goals and scored one himself. With Firmino deadly in front of goal and […]

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Cricket Australia to develop sustainability strategy amid climate fears

Australia’s cricket board will look to finalise a “sustainability strategy” in 2020 amid concerns that extreme heat brought by climate change is risking players’ safety and could lead to major disruptions to summer playing schedules. A hot, dry summer has already seen a Big Bash League match in Canberra abandoned midway through due to hazardous […]

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Rayo-Albacete game marred by ‘Nazi’ chants to finish behind closed doors

MADRID: A Spanish second division match between Rayo Vallecano and Albacete that was abandoned at halftime on Dec. 15 after a player was subjected to ‘Nazi’ chants will resume behind closed doors, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Friday. Albacete forward Roman Zozulya was targeted by chants from Rayo supporters, leading the referee to […]

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Barcelona’s Suarez renews wedding vows, with Messi on guest list

MADRID: Barcelona forward Luis Suarez and wife Sofia Balbi have renewed their wedding vows at a star-studded gathering in Uruguay attended by Lionel Messi among others. The celebration to mark 10 years of marriage took place in a luxury tourist complex near the coastal city of Maldonado, about 130 km (80 miles) east of the […]

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan return

MILAN: Sweden star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reached agreement to join AC Milan on an initial six-month contract, according to multiple reports in Italy on Thursday. Ibrahimovic has accepted Milan’s proposal and is ready to sign a deal to return to the former European giants within the next two days, Gazzetta Dello Sport and Sky Sports […]

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Spurs’ Alli thriving in advanced role under Mourinho

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur are still finding their feet under new manager Jose Mourinho but the player who has benefited the most from his arrival is midfielder-turned-forward Dele Alli, whose winner secured three points against Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday. After going through a purple patch when he scored 37 Premier League goals in three […]

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Guardiola says replacing Aguero will be a tough task

LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he will face a difficult challenge in replacing Sergio Aguero if the Argentine striker decides to leave the club at the end of his contract in 2021. Since joining City in 2011, the 31-year-old Aguero has become the club’s record scorer with 244 goals in all competitions. He […]

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Thousands protest in rival demonstrations over new India law

Thousands protested in rival demonstrations in India Friday as tensions deepen over a citizenship law seen as anti-Muslim, with authorities deploying huge numbers of riot police in the country. Twenty-seven people have died in two weeks of at times violent demonstrations after Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government made it easier for non-Muslims from […]

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Afghanistan reopens consulate in Peshawar after three months

Afghanistan on Friday reopened its consulate in Peshawar after nearly three months as an Afghan delegation wrapped up talks in Pakistan to settle dispute over the ownership of a marketplace in Peshawar. The consulate was closed in early October after the Afghan embassy in Islamabad said police in Peshawar removed the Afghan national flag from […]

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Fight against mafias will continue: Dr Firdous

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan‘s fight against the mafia that plundered the national exchequer will continue. In a tweet, she said retrieving the money of the nation from plunderers is a good deed, and we will never step back […]

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Russia says first hypersonic missiles enter service

Russia’s defence minister told President Vladimir Putin on Friday the first Avangard hypersonic missiles had been put into service, in a move hailed as a major coup for Moscow. Analysts say Russia is the first country to put into combat service intercontinental ballistic missiles armed with hypersonic weapons that Putin said can travel 20 times […]

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Thursday, 26 December 2019

Bilawal slams govt over removal of women beneficiaries from BISP

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday slammed the government for removing more than 800,000 Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) women beneficiaries from its list. The PPP chairman accused the government of “doling out government benefits only to the moneyed class” saying that it was unleashing poverty and unemployment in the country. […]

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820,165 undeserving beneficiaries removed from BISP list: Dr Nishtar

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on Thursday announced that names of 820,165 undeserving beneficiaries were struck off from the list of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) as their standard of living was above the criteria set for the poor people. Addressing a press conference, she […]

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PM urges world act against RSS before genocide of Muslims

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday urged the international community to wake up before the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on the move led to genocide of Muslims that would dwarf other genocides. “Whenever militias like Hitler’s Brown Shirts or RSS are formed, based upon hatred of a certain community, it always ends in genocide,” Imran […]

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No justification for gas price increase, heavy load shedding, says NA body

A legislative body of the Lower House of parliament on Thursday expressed serious concern over continues gas supply crisis in most part of the country and directed the ministry/companies concerned to ensure proper supply. It was also blamed that gas connection was also not provided in merit and staff mostly SNGPL were taking kickbacks while […]

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NAB to send legal notice to Ansar Abbasi, Jang Group over article

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) while clarifying Ansar Abbasi’s news item titled ‘Pre Arrest questions of NAB and answers of Ahsan Iqbal’ published in Daily Jang and The News on December 26 said that the NAB has decided to send legal notice to Ansar Abbasi and Jang Group for not obtaining point of view of […]

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Seminar held to raise awareness about drugs

An awareness seminar was held at Riphah Institute of Media Sciences to sensitize the students about harmful effects of drugs. Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation Chairperson Cristina Sperling, President National Youth Assembly Hannan Afridi and Prof Dr Raiz Adil addressed the seminar. The speakers expressed concerns over growing drug addiction among the students and said […]

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Xinjiang issue is not about human rights, but fighting violence: Tang

Xinjiang-related issues are not about human rights, ethnicity or religion, but about fighting violence, terrorism and separatism, Tang Tianru, a leading Chinese entrepreneur based in Islamabad, has said. Speaking at a news conference here, she said the US House of Representatives passed the controversial Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019 which is an interference […]

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2020 will prove to be year of economic revolution: Sarwar

Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Wednesday said the government would succeed in establishing Riyasat-e-Madina by overcoming the problems such as injustice, violence and corruption in the society. He was addressing 75th Annual session of Pakistan Engineering Congress (PEC) and later talking to media persons he said that in a Year 2020 will prove to […]

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Picturesque Naltar Valley to witness exhilarating winter sports soon: PAF

The picturesque winter resort of Naltar in Gilgit-Baltistan is all set to host some exhilarating winter sports in the coming days. Prominent national skiers from all over the country have arrived at Naltar Ski Resort to participate in different events. Charged up skiers participated in practice runs in a pleasant sunny day, says a statement […]

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Murree never forgot

As I strolled down the Mall Road – the focal point of all tourism today yet once confined for locals, I discovered a peculiar feeling in the air, an inclination blended with colonial nostalgia and today’s hustle and bustle that could not have been found anywhere else, or ought to be found anywhere else. Murree, […]

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Original voices from Pakistan

Pakistani literary fabric has undergone a major transformation during the last decade and several authors have penned their works in the English language. Several names come to mind while discussing this topic, however, this article focuses on Faiqa Mansab, Shazaf Fatima Haider, Awais Khan and Taha Kehar. FAIQA MANSAB — when Faiqa Mansab published her […]

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Pakistan’s truck art under spotlight

Truck art is among one of the popular forms of autochthonous art in Pakistan and other South Asian countries. The art in these respective countries consist of floral patterns, peacock paintings, poetry, and portraits of heroes, calligraphy and various type of slogans. After 1970’s, Truck art became popular around the globe, especially when American and […]

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George RR Martin opens up a bookstore in Mexico

Novelist and short story writer George RR Martin is adding bookstore owner to his resume. The fantasy writer quietly opened Beastly Books last month in Santa Fe next to the movie theatre he revived in 2013, the Santa Fe New Mexican reported. The shop sells books by him and by local authors and Game of […]

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No complaints, only gratitude: Zoya

Director and screenwriter Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’ could not make it to the final Oscar nomination list for the Best International Feature Film category but the filmmaker looks at the entire campaign with gratitude rather than disappointment. Starring Ranveer Singh in the role of a budding street rapper, the movie failed to make the cut […]

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Mahira schools troll for slut shaming; industry applauds

Actress Mahira Khan is not only an actress; she is a phenomenon in herself. The woman is a force to reckon with, having made a name for herself on pure merit and representing Pakistan on major international avenues as a first for the country. However, there are some people who do not really bother appreciating […]

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Sajal is all praise for her mother-in-law

Actress Sajal Aly is all praise for her mother-in-law Samra Raza Mir. The actress got engaged to Ahad Raza Mir in June. After months of rumours, the actors took to social media to announce their engagement on their own terms. Taking to Instagram, Sajal Aly posted a lovely picture with her mother-in-law who is looking […]

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Martin Scorsese’s daughter pulls a Marvel-themed Christmas prank on him

Filmmaker and actor Martin Scorsese may have been critical about superhero films but that did not deter his daughter Francesca Scorsese from pulling a little Marvel-themed prank on him. Francesca, 19, playfully trolled her father as she shared a photo of the Avengers-themed wrapping paper she is using for her Scorsese’s gifts. “Look what I’m […]

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Sonya Hussain refused to work in ‘Mere Pass Tum Ho’

Actress Sonya Hussain is a bold and beautiful actress of Pakistan. She has been working in the industry since 2011 and has received love from people. Sonya Hussain recently appeared in ‘Say It All with Iffat Omar.’ She shared about her current and upcoming projects. Host and former supermodel Iffat Omar asked Hussayn if she […]

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Resham announces marriage plans

Actress Resham is one of the most famous actresses of Pakistan. She is one of the highest-paid actresses of Pakistani television and has won a National Award for Best Actress, for her performance in film Sangam. Her notable film work includes ‘Jeeva,’ ‘Ghunghat,’ ‘Dupatta Jal Raha Hai,’ ‘Pal Dou Pal’ and ‘Swaarangi.’ She won a […]

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From polka dots to plaids — classics that made a comeback in 2019

Runway fashion is all about what to expect in the coming season/year, while street fashion is all about what is in vogue at the moment. Everything that happens on the runway, therefore, doesn’t necessarily get reflected on the streets. This year, however, the pressure to keep up with evolving styles came to a halt as […]

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Haven’t said a word that can be interpreted as insult to religion: Raveena

After police filed a complaint against actress and producer Raveena Tandon after receiving a complaint over her reaction in a part of a comedy show where the word ‘Hallelujah’ was used, the actor had cleared her stance on the issue by urging people to watch the concerned portion and asserting that no insult to any […]

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Do you know about microblading?

Pencil-thin eyebrows, which were once considered extremely stylish and elegant, are passé. This decade, we welcomed the bushy brow, thanks to celebrities like Cara Delevingne, Emma Watson, Deepika Padukone and Lily Collins. So those who hate plucking can rejoice in the tweezer-free trend, but there’s one little problem: growing out your brows can be a […]

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‘Dabangg 3’ enters the Rs 100 crore club; creates a new record

Actor and producer Salman Khan’s masala entertainer ‘Dabangg 3’ is back on track as it earned Rs 15.50 crore on its first Wednesday to enter the coveted Rs 100 crore club. The third instalment of the cop franchise saw a massive drop in its collection after a stunning first weekend. ‘Dabangg 3’ also marks the […]

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BALOCHISTAN: DISTRICT-WISE POTATOES FARM SIZE (IN ACRES)

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BALOCHISTAN: DISTRICT-WISE VEGETABLES (including Potatoes) FARMS COUNT

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PAKISTAN :: DISTRICT-WISE POTATOES FARMS AREA (IN ACRE)

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PAKISTAN :: DISTRICT-WISE VEGETABLES FARMS COUNT

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Malala adds another feather in her cap

Pakistan’s education activist and youngest Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai has been declared as the the most famous teenager in the world’ in its “Decade in Review”, said a report by United Nations. In part one of its review series, which takes into account events that happened between 2010 and the end of 2013, the UN […]

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Quaid-e-Azam Day Peshawar clinches KP Futsal Championship title

Peshawar clinched the trophy after defeating Malakand by 4-0 in the final of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Quaid-e-Azam Day Futsal Championship played at PSB Coaching Center. Peshawar Division defeated Malakand Division 4-0 after a one-sided match. Team from Peshawar, Dir, Mardan, Dera Ismail Khan, Kohat and Khyber District participated in the Championship. At the end, Deputy […]

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US warns Boris Johnson over Huawei risks

The White House has stepped up warnings to the UK about allowing Huawei into its 5G telecommunications networks, saying that any such move would pose a risk to MI5 and MI6, the British secret intelligence services. Washington has now issued multiple warnings to London over the risks it associates with Huawei, the alleged state control […]

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Corruption on micro level: Pakistanis need to own their nation

With former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Ex-President Asif Ali Zardari both facing cases regarding corruption and dishonesty, Prime Minister Imran Khan does not skip any opportunity to celebrate his stringent Anti-Corruption movement. When one thinks corruption, only ‘bad men in high places’ come to mind. But are we disguising our own shortcomings by blaming […]

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UAE witnesses rare public protest

In a rare display of public opinion in Dubai, a small demonstration has been held to protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s controversial citizenship law passed earlier this month. Wow, Indians protesting in Dubai against Modi’s racist citizenship laws. The fact that this is allowed to happen in Dubai is unusual, and it could […]

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Turkey arrests 3 ISIS suspects on eastern border

Turkish police arrested three ISIS suspects when they attempted to cross to Turkey illegally via its eastern border, according to security sources on Wednesday. The anti-terror police of Kocaeli, a northwestern Turkish province, launched an operation to arrest the suspects after they found that the terror suspects were seeking to reach the conflict zones illegally. […]

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For Christmas, pope decries injustice facing migrants

Pope Francis on Wednesday decried the international migrant crisis in his traditional Christmas address, according to the reports. “It is injustice that makes them cross deserts and seas that become cemeteries,” said the pontiff in his Urbi et Orbi (to the city and the world) Christmas Day message, addressing crowds from the balcony of St. […]

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Iraqi students protest as PM’s nomination delayed

Hundreds of Iraqi students took to the streets of Basra, blaming the ruling political parties for the delay in the nomination of a new prime minister, according to the reports. Deadlock in parliament has held up the selection of an interim prime minister, causing lawmakers to miss the constitutional deadline on Thursday (December 19) to […]

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LHC permits PPP to hold rally at Liaquat Bagh

After the Rawalpindi administration and police have denied Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) permission to hold a rally at Liaquat Bagh, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday (Dec 26) gave Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) permission to hold a rally on December 27 to mark the 11th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. During […]

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Wednesday, 25 December 2019

Pakistan railways to upgrade railway hospitals across the country

The ministry of Pakistan railways has decided to upgrade the railway hospitals across the country. Federal Minister for Pakistan railways Sheikh Rasheed called a meeting to discuss the developments in this regard. وزارت ریلوے کا ریلوے اسپتالوں کو اپ گریڈ کرنے کا فیصلہ وزیر ریلوے شیخ رشید نے اسپتالوں کی اپ گریڈیشن کے حوالے سے […]

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The warm fabric of Decemeberistan

I’m sitting here in the comfort of my home as I stuff my mouth with leftover lasagna from last night. All appears to be fine. My Instagram feed is glimmering with the #Decemberistan posts of happy people flashing the best of their smiles with a yellow floral background. December is a time for tying knots, […]

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Poetess Parveen Shakir remembered on 24th death anniversary

The 25th death anniversary of renowned poetess Parveen Shakir is being observed today. Born on November 24, 1952, in Karachi, Parveen Shakir was a self-made woman and adopted a purely eastern style in her poems. She not only expressed her feelings but also of working women. She was regarded as a pioneer in defying tradition […]

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Student rejects gold medal not for Hijab, but to protest against CAA

Pondicherry University student who made headlines for rejecting her gold medal has clarified that she did it in solidarity with protests against the amended citizenship law and National Register of Citizens. On Tuesday Rabeeha Abdurehim took to Twitter and clarified the reason why she rejected the gold medal, which was being awarded by President Ram […]

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Pakistan’s first street library inaugurated in Karachi

A roadside ‘cupboard’ near the metropolis’ Metropole Chowrangi that had left many puzzled earlier this week has turned out to be Pakistan’s first street library. With over 600 books on different subjects, the street library was inaugurated on the occasion of the 144th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Interestingly, however, not only would […]

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Nearly 3 in 5 (58%) internet users say they do not remember the commercials they watched online over the past week

Islamabad, 26 December, 2019

According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan, 58% internet users say they do not remember the commercials they watched online over the past week.

A representative sample of men and women that were internet users from across the four provinces was asked, “Do you remember commercials/advertisements you watched online over the past week?” In response, 42% agreed that they did remember the advertisements they saw online over the past week while 58% disagreed and claimed no memory of the advertisements they had watched online over the past week.

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Remembering legendary poet ‘Munir Niazi’

Legendary Urdu and Punjabi poet Munir Niazi is remembered on his birth anniversary on Thursday by fans, readers and literature lovers. He was born in Khanpur on April 19, 1928, in a village near Hoshiarpur, India. After partition he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Sahiwal. Niazi, a master of poetic imagery, was bold enough […]

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Pakistanis witness spectacular solar eclipse

Sky gazers across Pakistan rose early on Thursday morning to witness a ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse. The celestial event is extremely rare, occurring in Pakistan after 1999 so residents were happy to miss out on some extra sleep to experience a slice of history. People donned filtered, solar eclipse glasses to take in the […]

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Turkish president pays surprise visit to Tunisia over Libyan issue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Wednesday morning to Tunisia in a surprise visit to meet with his Tunisian counterpart Kaies Saied. “The Libyan issue will be at the top of the agenda for this surprise visit, in addition to bilateral discussions on major investment projects,” said Rachida Ennaifer, adviser to the Tunisian presidency in […]

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3 Indian soldiers killed in LOC fire exchange

Pakistan’s army has said Indian troops fired across the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region, killing Indian soldiers and bringing the death toll to three in less than 24 hours. Two Pakistani Jawans, Naib Subedar Kandero and Sepoy Ehsan also sacrificed their lives after a cross-border exchange of fire in the disputed region, prompting a […]

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Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Amazon sends shopper who ordered headphones a DVD cartoon and a keyring instead

Ben Lidbury, 33, from Horley, bought the headphones for his fiancé Ellis' Christmas present and had them sent to his workplace in Reigate, Surrey. He was shocked to find the DVD and keyring.

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Woman warns others to 'be careful' with wooden wick candles

Ashleigh Ann, from Edinburgh, urged people to ditch 'toxic' paraffin candles after sharing on Facebook that she had woken up to her room covered with smoke as the result of a candle.

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Caroline Flack, Sam Smith and stars celebrate Christmas Eve

Victoria Beckham, 45, posted a sweet picture of the Beckham boys - David, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz - all wearing matching white t-shirts and striped pyjama bottoms on Christmas Eve.

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Three members of British family die in Costa del Sol resort

The tragedy unfolded after a nine-year-old girl got into difficulties at the swimming pool (pictured) of the Club La Costa World resort near Fuengirola, Spain this afternoon.

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Alfie Lamb's grandmother Janis Hoare says daughter Adrian has broken her after early prison release

Three-year-old Alfie Lamb was in the footwell when evil Stephen Waterson slammed his chair into him in south London on February 1 2018. His grandmother Janis, 53, was left heartbroken.

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UK shoppers to spend £5.8bn over Christmas and Boxing Day

A total of £1.4billion will be spent online tomorrow with one in four adults surfing the net in a landmark December 25 blowout 10 times bigger than 10 years ago. 80p in every pound will be spent via phones.

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Manchester Airport arrivals gate sees families reuniting in scenes similar to Love Actually

The tear-jerking video has captured families and friends reuniting just in time for Christmas. A little girl runs into her mother's arms, a couple kiss after months apart and friends cry as they embrace.

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Aldi shoppers complain about 'mouldy' and 'rotten' turkeys

The furious customers have criticised the budget supermarket on social media, with some saying their 'spoilt' turkey had ruined Christmas.

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Sarah Ferguson heaps praise on 'strong and steadfast' Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice

Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson, 59, said Princess Beatrice, 31, and Princess Eugenie, 29, had been 'so strong and so steadfast' recently, during a speech at the One Kind Act gala in London on Saturday night.

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Caroline Flack gets a coffee with friends after assault hearing

The presenter, 40, was in high spirits as she grabbed a coffee with friends, in a stark contrast to her tearful court appearance where it was claimed she hit her boyfriend over the head with a lamp.

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Flaw in Twitter Android app lets researcher match 17 MILLION phone numbers with user accounts

A security researcher is warning Android users not to upload their contacts to the Twitter app after he was able to match 17 million phone numbers to their respective user accounts.

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Man rescues unconscious woman from burning block of flats

Liam Potter twice braved the flames to carry the unconscious woman, 33, to safety in Gosport, Hampshire following an explosion. He had to get several stitches in his hand and leg.

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British couple find ring in Bali and reunite it with owner in Poland

Jason Buxton, 45, and his fiancée Misba Tasawar, 38, were snorkelling at Gili Meno when they spotted the ring on the reef. They found the owner through a Facebook community group and posted the ring.

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RSPCA saves four deer from river on Christmas Eve

The RSPCA said the deer were rescued on Tuesday after becoming trapped on a piece of land at the side of the River Irwell in Salford.

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Donald Trump says he hasn't got Melania a Christmas present

Donald Trump told troops in a video call Tuesday that he still hasn't gotten a gift for first lady Melania Trump. He said he would get working on that just hours before Christmas Day.

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Police hunt pervert who exposed himself to shocked female passenger on train

The man boarded a train to Henley-on-Thames at Twyford. He sat facing a woman shortly after midnight on December 13. Police have released an image of a man who 'could have information'.

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Star Wars actor Warwick Davis wins his battle to build a 6ft wall around his £7m mansion

Neighbours and local councillors blasted the plans for his home near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, claiming it was too 'harsh' and out of keeping with the area.

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Driver, 83, faces court after car broke down in private car park

Bernard Rowlands (pictured with his wife, Beryl) was forced to stay 35 minutes over the no pay window when his car broke down at Capital Retail Park in Leckwith, Cardiff.

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Police hunt hit-and-run driver of Jaguar XJ

Police are hunting for the driver of an expensive £70,000 Jaguar XJ after the car knocked down and killed a pedestrian in Andover, Hampshire, at about 6.40pm on December 23.

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Police warn gang murder investigations are being blocked by a 'wall of silence'

A 60-year-old man stabbed to death in south London at around 9.30 on Monday night to become the capital's 145th murder victim this year.

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Twitter users mock Clintons for its festive faux pas on Christmas card

The clumsy grammar leaves open the possibility the card-giver is in a relationship with their sibling, which could result in a rather awkward family dinner this festive season.

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Veterinary nurse, 25, suffers third-degree burns blowing out candle

Emily Fairbrass fled to her neighbours' home after she was engulfed in a ball of flame in Sittingbourne, Kent, and suffered burns on her face, head and neck.

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Grandparents create 'beautiful' personalized bench for baby granddaughter

Donna Hopkins and her husband, from Swansea, have been praised after sharing pictures to Facebook of a 'beautiful' personalised bench for their 15-month-old granddaughter Maddie.

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Monday, 23 December 2019

Microcomputer implanted inside heart failure patients could improve prognosis and quality of life

Grandfather-of-seven Andrew Smith, 71, a retired chartered accountant from Truro in Cornwall, was one of the first UK patients to have the microcomputer fitted inside his heart.

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