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Daily Archives: January 2, 2019

72 journalists murdered in Pakistan since 2002

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KARACHI: Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for media persons, as it has already witnessed the murder of 72 journalists since 2002, stated a report of Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), whose executive summary was shared at a seminar on “State of Pakistani Media 2018” held at the Karachi Press Club on […]


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Man fined Rs10,000 for trying to cut 50-year-old tree

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ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Environment Wing on Tuesday imposed a Rs10,000 fine on a man for illegally chopping off a half-a-century-old Eucalyptus tree within the Super Market in sector F-6. On Tuesday, former secretary of the climate change minister Syed Abu Akif posted in a WhatsApp group for those working on the environment in […]


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Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar launches website

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PESHAWAR: The Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) has launched its own website to bolster its digital presence and help its consumers get easy access information regarding its services. The Management Information Section of WSSP has added extra features including availability of water bills, an online form for information and contact numbers of different sections and […]


Book on poetry, prose of Shaikh Ayaz launched

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MITHI: Shaikh Ayaz was a true lover of the culture, customs, traditions and landscapes of Thar. His verses and prose on the desert region is a glaring example of his love for and deep attachment to Thar. This was stated by Prof Mohammad Hingorjo at the launch of Jaag ja bhaag ahyoon preen (we are […]


For love of literature: 1st Adab Festival to be held on February 1

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KARACHI: The first Adab Festival Pakistan will be held on February 1-3 at the Sindh Governor’s House. This was announced by co-organisers, Ameena Saiyid OBE and Asif Farrukhi, at the launch press conference of AdabFest 2019 at the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday. “I am delighted to announce the first Adab Festival Pakistan in Karachi to […]


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