Bahria University Medical Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation
Bahria University Medical Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation
Bahria University Medical - Dental College Karachi holds 5th Convocation

KARACHI: The fifth MBBS and 2nd BDS Convocation Ceremony of Bahria University Medical - Dental College was held here on Saturday.

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi was the chief guest, who conferred degrees upon 133

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Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI
Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI
Big blow to PML-N as MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) member of the National Assembly on a minority seat, has left the party and joined Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

He made this announcement during a joint press conference at his

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First flight lands at new Islamabad airport
First flight lands at new Islamabad airport
First flight lands at new Islamabad airport

The first plane of the Pakistan International Airlines on Saturday landed at the Islamabad's new international airport as part of excessive to assess the the preparations for the formal inauguration of the facility on April 20.

PIA 's A320 aircraf was due to take off from

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Facebook to verify identities for political ads during elections in pakistan, other countries
Facebook to verify identities for political ads during elections in pakistan, other countries

NEW YORK: Ahead of general elections in Pakistan and other countries, CEO Facebook Mark Zuckerberg on Friday made an important announcement, saying transparency would be ensured in requiring the political ads on its social

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PIA will operate Test flight at new Islamabad airport today
PIA will operate Test flight at new Islamabad airport today

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is all set to operate a first mock flight from the New Islamabad International Airport on Saturday (today).

The new Islamabad airport will be named Liaquat Ali Khan International Airport and it will be

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UK CGS Nicholas discusses regional security with COAS General Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Chief of General Staff (CGS) UK Army, General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter, met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed bilateral issues and regional security situation.

According to Inter Services Public Relations

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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to achieve common aim of regional security
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to achieve common aim of regional security

KABUL, Afghanistan: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Friday agreed on achieving the common aim of regional security through connectivity.

They agreed during delegation level talks which were held in a very cordial

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Air Chief visits Headquarters Air Defence Command

Islamabad: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force paid maiden visit to Headquarters Air Defence Command Friday.

On his arrival, he was received by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Zahoor Faisal, Air Officer Commanding, Air Defence

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PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8
PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8
PM will attend Boao Forum in China from April 8

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Beijing: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi along with high level delegation will attend Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) in China from 8 to 10 April.

According to official sources, Foreign Minister Kh. M Asif , Federal Minister for Interior Ashan Iqbal, Federal

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PIAnew logo to represent national animal Markhor
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor

KARACHI: National carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has once again decided to re-design its logo symbolising the country’s national animal ‘Markhor’ this time.

The new emblem is to be painted on the tail end as well as engine of all aircrafts, a process

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Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's allegations of airspace violation
Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's allegations of airspace violation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Friday rejected baseless Afghan allegations of violation of its airspace and air raids inside Afghan territory by Pakistan Air Force, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

Pakistani security forces were undertaking counter-terrorism

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PM Abbasi arrives in Kabul to discuss bilateral issues

KABUL : Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Friday arrived in Kabul on a daylong visit to discuss wide ranging bilateral matters with the Afghan leadership.

Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Iqbal Zafar

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Nawaz Sharif demands level playing field
Nawaz Sharif demands level playing field

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday demanded Chief Justice take suo motu notice of toppling of Balochistan government and the recently held Senate election.

He was speaking to reporters outside the accountability court which has been hearing corruption

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MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba
MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba
MQM leader Rauf Siddiqui ties knot in Holy Kaaba

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) senior leader Rauf Siddiqui on Thursday tied the knot with Mahnoor at Haram Sharif (Grand Mosque) in Makkah where Saudi cleric Abdul Nawaf solemnized Nikah.

As per details, Rauf Siddiqui, 56, has married with Mahnoor daughter of

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Salman Khan jailed because heminority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Salman Khan jailed because heminority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif
Salman Khan jailed because he’s minority, says Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif

JAIPUR: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday flayed the verdict of Indian court against Bollywood actor Salman Khan who has been sentenced to five years jail for poaching.

Criticising the status of minorities in

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Steering Committee reviews preparations for IDEAS-2018
Steering Committee reviews preparations for IDEAS-2018

KARACHI: Commander Karachi Corps, Lieutenant General Shahid Baig Mirza chaired the First Steering Committee Meeting of IDEAS 2018 was held at Expo Center Karachi on Thursday, said a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The 10th International

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Sindh govt pursues progressive tax policy, maintains lowest tax rate: Murad Shah
Sindh govt pursues progressive tax policy, maintains lowest tax rate: Murad Shah

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh government pursues a progressive tax policy rather than a regressive one with low tax rate as its cardinal component.

Consequently, no new tax was levied in the budget

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Navy committed to revive Pakistan& Maritime sector: Naval Chief
Navy committed to revive Pakistan’ Maritime sector: Naval Chief

KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi visited Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The visit was aimed at creating synergy between the business community and the maritime sector so as to give a boost to country’s e

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Army Chief assures Naqeebullah Mehsudfather of justice
Army Chief assures Naqeebullah Mehsud’s father of justice

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday met father of Naqeebullah Mehsud’s father in Makeen, South Waziristan Agency.

According to Inter Services Public Relations, the Army Chief condoled with the father of Naqeebullah and offered

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Pope Francis wears Sindhi Ajrak gifted by Pakistani youth
Pope Francis wears Sindhi Ajrak gifted by Pakistani youth

A Pakistan youth recently presented Sindhi Ajrak to Pope Francis as  an Easter gift which he happily accepted.

The pontiff also posed for a selfie with the youth identified as Daniyal by Al Arabiya's Urdu language website.

According to the site, Daniyal, a meber

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PM announces tax amnesty scheme for non-payers
PM announces tax amnesty scheme for non-payers

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has announced a special tax amnesty scheme for the Pakistanis who are non-payers.

Addressing a press conference after Economic Advisory Council meeting here Thursday, the Premier said only 700,000 people across the country pay

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