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For Pakistani dockworkers in Dubai, kushti is a way of life
For Pakistani dockworkers in Dubai, kushti is a way of life

DUBAI: Every Friday evening in Dubai´s bustling Deira district, a sandy lot is transformed into the ring of champions. It is kushti wrestling night and Kala Pehlwan is ready to fight.

As the sun sinks below towering palm trees, dozens of men -- many in tunics,...

Ex-judge, wife sentenced to one year in prison in Tayyaba torture case
Ex-judge, wife sentenced to one year in prison in Tayyaba torture case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday convicted former Additional Session judge Khurram Alik Khan and his wife Maheen Zafar in Tayyaba torture case.

The court sentenced the former judge and his five to one year in jail and imposed Rs50,000...

CJP takes suo motu notice of ban on Nawaz's anti-judiciary speeches
CJP takes suo motu notice of ban on Nawaz's anti-judiciary speeches

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took suo motu notice of Lahore High Court's decision to ban transmission of anti-judiciary speeches by ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and other leaders of...

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:14

Pakistan re-elected in two key UN bodies

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Pakistan re-elected in two key UN bodies
Pakistan re-elected in two key UN bodies

NEW YORK: Pakistan has regained the membership of two key UN bodies, the United Nations' Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs),   and executive board of UNICEF, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi tweeted   on Tuesday.

In a series...

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:14

PM Abbasi, Saudi King Salman discuss bilateral ties

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PM Abbasi, Saudi King Salman discuss bilateral ties
PM Abbasi, Saudi King Salman discuss bilateral ties

Al JABAL, Saudi Arabia: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Saudi King Salman Abdulaziz al-Saud met here Monday and discussed ways to further boost their bilateral ties.

During the meeting held here, after conclusion of the month long Gulf Shield 1 military...

MQM&s former sector incharge confesses to target killing, China cutting
MQM’s former sector incharge confesses to target killing, China cutting

KARACHI: Former sector incharge of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Raees Mama has confessed to target killing, China cutting and other heinous crimes on the directives of key party leaders.

Accused Raees Mama was presented before Judicial Magistrate...

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:14

PIA flights resume after overdue settlement with PSO

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PIA flights resume after overdue settlement with PSO
PIA flights resume after overdue settlement with PSO

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and Pakistan State Oil (PSO) on Monday shook hands after coming to a settlement over fuel endowment.

According to PIA spokesperson, the companies came to the agreement under fulfillment of financial obligation that has now...

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:14

Moon not sighted, Sha’ban to begin on April 18

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Moon not sighted, Sha&ban to begin on April 18
Moon not sighted, Sha’ban to begin on April 18

KARACHI: Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman has announced that the Islamic month of Sha’ban-ul-Muazzam would begin on Wednesday, April 18 as the moon was not sighted on Monday.

He announced this after no evidence of sighting the moon of was...

Chief Justice dismisses appeal to enhance security for judges
Chief Justice dismisses appeal to enhance security for judges

ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar on Monday dismissed appeals by the Punjab Government for increasing the security provided to the judges, citing that the daily security provided is sufficient for them.

According to the...

Tuesday, 17 April 2018 07:14

New Provinces: President PML-N Shehbaz clears the air

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New Provinces: President PML-N Shehbaz clears the air
New Provinces: President PML-N Shehbaz clears the air

With the ongoing debate on division of provinces, PML-N have formally announced its stance with regards to creation of new provinces.

In a tweet, Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif vowed to create new provinces if the party is given mandate by the public. He also...