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Daily Archives: June 24, 2016

Book launch: Siddiqui’s collection of columns hits stalls

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A collection of columns written by Irfan Siddiqui, who is also an adviser to the Prime Minister, has hit the stalls. ‘Column Kahani’ contains 100 pieces authored by Siddiqui between October 2011 and December 2013 under the title of ‘Naqsh-e-Khayal’, with reference to the 2013 general election. The columns feature Siddiqi’s writing about the election […]


SBP issues cyber security guidelines

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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has issued guidelines on prevention against cyber-attacks. Through these guidelines, the SBP has advised banks/ MFBs/ DFIS to continuously improve their cyber security controls and procedures so as to anticipate, withstand, detect, and respond to cyber-attacks. SBP’s cyber security instructions provide guidelines in the areas of risk ownership and […]


Mufti ‘pardons’ Qandeel who denies offering apology

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MULTAN: Mufti Abdul Qavi has claimed he has pardoned model Qandeel Baloch after she confessed in her text messages sent to the cleric Wednesday night and expressed her regret. He thanked Qandeel Baloch on “apologising” for her acts. “I am thankful to Qandeel and forgive her on committing sins of defaming me. She has offered […]


Environment friendly: SEPA urges waste management in hospitals

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HYDERABAD: Raising the ante against environment polluters, Sindh Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has urged hospitals to stop burning toxic waste in the open and discharging untreated waste water in the municipal drains. At a personal hearing by Sepa on Thursday, the representatives from around 27 government and private hospitals of Hyderabad division were directed to […]


For Amjad Sabri, an overwhelming show of respect and unity

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Karachi Rising above the plethora of misguided sectarian, ethnic and political divisions gnawing at the very fabric of Pakistani society, scores of mourners stood shoulder to shoulder at Amjad Sabri’s funeral prayers on Thursday, united in their grief over the loss of yet another life to a seemingly ceaseless cycle of violence. The massive gathering […]


Televised threats : Hamdullah’s interim bail extended till July 15

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ISLAMABAD: A sessions court on Thursday extended bail plea of Senator Hafiz Hamdullah till July 15 and also summoned Marvi Sirmed, a complainant in the case, at the next hearing. The Kohsar police booked the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-Fazl) senator on June 14 on a complaint filed by rights activist Marvi Sirmed, who said that he […]


Objectionable content: LHC orders crackdown on cable operators

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LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to clamp down on cable operators airing advertisements promoting pornography, black magic and quackery. LHC Chief Justice Designate Mansoor Ali Shah gave the directive in connection with a petition by Leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Assembly (PA) Mian […]