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K-Electric responsible for Karachi’s power shortage: Shehbaz

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said K-Electric was mainly responsible for the power crisis in the mega city of Karachi.

The prime minister had convened a meeting to discuss the power issue being faced by Karachi,...

Monday, 23 April 2018 07:59

SC suspends LCWU vice chancellor Dr Uzma

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SC suspends LCWU vice chancellor Dr Uzma
SC suspends LCWU vice chancellor Dr Uzma

LAHORE: The Supreme Court (SC) Sunday suspended Vice Chancellor of Lahore College For Woman University (LCWU) Dr Uzma Qureshi.

The court ordered the Punjab government to form a new inquiry committee to look into the allegations against Dr Uzma Qureshi’s eligibility within three d...

Monday, 23 April 2018 07:59

Bilawal blames PML-N for Karachi power woes

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Bilawal blames PML-N for Karachi power woes
Bilawal blames PML-N for Karachi power woes

MULTAN: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto has blamed PML-N government for prolonged loadshedding in Karachi, saying the Center is not providing enough electricity for the metropolis.

Bilawal stated that the reason behind long hours of loadshedding in...

Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi

Singer-songwriter and actor Ali Zafar is caught in the eye of a storm since singer-songwriter Meesha Shafi made allegations last week that the pop star has sexually harassed her on two occasions, including once when they...

Men throw punches, women grab each other's hair in wild fistfight at Benazir airport
Men throw punches, women grab each other's hair in wild fistfight at Benazir airport

ISLAMABAD: A group of men indulged in a brutal fistfight at Islamabad's Benazir International Airport on Friday.

A video of the incident shows two men pummeling another man with punches as  passengers  look on.

In the video, a man...

#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi

Pakistan’s #MeToo moment after Meesha Shafi’s allegations on Ali Zafar took no time to turn into a national debate with some more victims stepping forward to share their own experiences of harassment at the hands of Channo singer.

It didn’t...

Conference held in Karachi special school to discuss sexual harassment, communication gap
Conference held in Karachi special school to discuss sexual harassment, communication gap

A local NGO on Saturday held a conference to discuss communication gap and sexual harassment at a special school.

Conducted by “Team Inclusive Pakistan”, the conference focused on parents and teachers of children with visual imp...

Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border
Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border
Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border

LAHORE: Pakistani cricket team attended the flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah Border today where fast bowler Hassan Ali showed off his signature style before the Indian crowd.

The cricket team attended the ceremony after their training camp for the...

Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment
Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment
Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment

After the upheaval that followed Meesha Shafi’s allegations on singer Ali Zafar, several women have since stepped up to share their own experiences of sexual misconduct; and the list now has the name of Pakistan’s beloved Momina Mustehsan in it.

The Coke Studio star,...

Sarfraz has high hopes for young Pakistan in England Tests
Sarfraz has high hopes for young Pakistan in England Tests

The 16-member squad fly early Monday and after two side games against county teams in England will play a one-off Test against Ireland at Dublin May 11-15.

They then face a formidable England side in two Tests at Lord´s (May 24-28) and Leeds (June 1-5).

Sarfraz...