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Daily Archives: January 5, 2016

World Innovation and Technology day celebrated

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ISLAMABAD: The World Innovation and Technology Day celebrated across the globe including Eindhoven, Netherlands. Special demonstrations on connected lighting, the Internet of Things (IoT) and human centric lighting were created to allow visitors a glimpse into how lighting is turning Sci-fi into reality. The event was organised by Philips that was attended by media persons […]


Daesh has ‘excellent’ cyber network, says former FIA official

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Underlining the need for cyber security, former additional Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Ammar Jaffri said criminals of today have complete understanding of internet and related technology, adding that the banned outfit, Daesh, has excellent cyber network such as speed, security and global linkages. Addressing a seminar on “cyber Security and Emerging Threats,” organized […]


Sindh information law least effective among all provinces

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ISLAMABAD: Despite urging the federal government to introduce the Right to Information (RTI) law, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is unable to enact the same legislation in its own ruled Sindh province, which is currently being deemed as the least transparent federating unit. The provincial government claims that it has already drafted the RTI law […]


Dolphins remain stranded at Gharo Creek

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KARACHI: Two Indo-pacific humpback dolphins continue to be stranded in Gharo Creek as they cannot escape due to possible barriers near the Harjina Bridge. The two dolphins, common in the coastal belt, have been seen in the creek near Gharo city by local fishermen. Thinking they could make money by selling the mammals, villagers tried […]


Young photographers shine bright under the shade of the flag

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KARACHI: Art has no boundaries and therefore cannot be restricted to a select few; it is a medium for everyone to find out their hidden capabilities. This sentiment was echoed at the ‘Is Saye Kay Parcham Talay‘ [Under the flag of this shade], organised by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr, grandson of Pakistan Peoples Party founder […]


Action against organisers of ‘vulgar’ stage shows

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PESHAWAR: Peshawar District Nazim Mohammad Asim Khan on Monday directed the authorities concerned to book organisers of ‘vulgar stage dramas’ in two cinemas of the capital city. He also directed removal of signboards along the city roads for having objectionable pictures on them. A statement issued here said the nazim wrote letters to the district […]


Sindh police not conversant with laws on human rights, workshop told

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LARKANA: Speakers at a training workshop said police were not fully conversant with the laws dealing with fundamental human rights violations such as domestic violence, child abuse, tribal conflicts, violation of minorities’ rights and therefore these laws were not enforced in letter and spirit. They were speaking at the two-day workshop to train police officials […]