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Monthly Archives: August 2017

Slamming sale of fake Sadequains, media asked to raise awareness

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Many of Sadequain’s works being passed off as originals are actually fakes, the award-winning artist’s nephew told a news conference at the Karachi Arts Council on Wednesday. “People are having a ball capitalising on his name and lining their pockets left, right and centre,” said Sultan Ahmed Naqvi. “At an exhibition at the Frere Hall […]


Man kills daughter-in-law, paramour for ‘honour’

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SHIKARPUR – A man shot dead his daughter-in-law and her alleged paramour in the name of honour in village Mubarak Shar, near Chak, in the limits of Daim Malik Police Station, some 60 kilometers from here on Wednesday afternoon. Muhammad Nawaz Brohi, Daim Malik SHO, informed this scribe that Rukhsana, 20, wife of Peerano Shar, […]


British MPs laud Jang/Geo for championing Kashmir cause

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Members of House of Commons and House of Lords said that Jang Group has been the voice of oppressed people of Kashmir and the credit goes to Jang Group of Newspapers for being the voice of Kashmiris who have been subjugated by Indian occupation forces for demanding freedom from India according to the United Nations […]


Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan reaches 42.084m mark

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ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 42.084 million by the end of June 2017 against 41.728 million in May 2017, said Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Number of mobile phone users in Pakistan reached 139.758 million by the end of June 2017 as compared to 140.516 million by end-May, which registered […]


Three men remanded for selling, buying infant in Karachi

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KARACHI: An alleged drug addict, businessman and suspected broker were remanded on Tuesday by a judicial magistrate in police custody for three days for investigation into an alleged child selling and purchasing case. A five-month-old boy was sold and bought in Karachi under a written deal, where the amount was agreed to be paid in […]


Why Urwa Hocane needs to be let off the hook for ‘24/7 Lak Hilna’

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Wednesday July 26 marked a special day in the promotion of two upcoming, big budget films: Punjab Nahin Jaongi and Na Maloom Afraad 2. The makers of PNJ had revved their fans up for a video release of one of their songs – ‘24/7 Lak Hilna’ – whereas ‘Kaif o Suroor’ from Na Maloom Afraad […]


Independence Day preparations gain momentum as August kicks off

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KARACHI: The Paper Market on Hasan Ali Effendi Road where people come to buy paper, disposable bags, plates, birthday decorations, etc on wholesale rates is so green these days that it can be mistaken for a rainforest. Paper Market is the best place to be as August kicks off if you are looking for Independence […]


Brain-eating bug claims fourth victim in city

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A woman in Karachi died of meningitis caused by the dreaded microorganism Naegleria fowleri, raising the year’s total death toll due to the brain-eating bug to four in the city, it was learnt on Tuesday. “Amina Saleem, 48, and a resident of the Karimabad area of District Central, died this Sunday at a private hospital […]


‘Govt plans to make Sindh hub of investment’

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Sindh’s chief minister said on Tuesday that his government had embarked on a comprehensive plan to introduce reforms in every sector to transform the province into a seat of prosperity and a hub of investment. Syed Murad Ali Shah said this during a luncheon meeting with a World Bank delegation led by its country director, […]


Planning politics and media

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Media represents the government and political picture at large. It is fair to assume that the broader picture shows issues of Pakistan on contentions between India and Pakistan, the Kashmir issue, Pakistan-Afghanistan foreign policy, role of the US, Saudi Arabia, Iran and China. But as a citizen one may ask: Where is the political contest […]


Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose introduced for infants

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LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Khawaja Salman Rafique has said that 82 percent immunization coverage and eradication of tetanus in pregnant women is a record, which has been certified by the international partners including UNICEF and WHO. While addressing the launching ceremony of hepatitis B vaccine birth dose for infants in […]


Kudos to Meera jee for keeping it real whilst Manish Malhotra designs her bridal dress

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Meera jee is one Pakistani celebrity you can love or hate but simply can’t ignore! Whether its her overdone eloquent articulation in the English language or her never-ending list of eligible suitors, she manages to arrest our attention always – along with something that cracks us up, making for a lighter work day! The Kasak beauty recently posted a […]


Man gets 37 years for raping eight-year-old girl

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GILGIT – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Gilgit-Baltistan Monday sentenced 37 years imprisonment to an accused for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Kharmang district. The imprisonment was awarded to the accused, identified as Hamid Hussain, during a hearing in the court of Judge Raja Shahbaz. The court also imposed a fine of Rs2.5 million […]


Civil society: Demonstrations held against Jang, Geo

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Protests were held in Islamabad and Karachi on Monday against the anti-Pakistan attitude of Jang and Geo for publishing, airing and twisting a statement of the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. Members of civil society in Islamabad organised a protest outside the National Press Club. Protestors carried placards and raised slogans against Jang, Geo and […]