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Mercury likely to drop to single digit from tomorrow

The Met Office on Thursday forecast increase in the intensity of cold from today. The Mercury likely to drop to single digit from January 24…

Woman allegedly strangled by husband; manhunt underway

A 22-year-old woman tragically lost her life, allegedly at the hands of her husband in Baldia area, Irfan, as reported by local police on Thursday.…

Peoples bus service sees 60pc fare hike

Peoples Bus Service has announced an increase in fares of up to 60 percent. The new fare structure has been officially revealed, with rates on…

JI to protest at CM House over student rights

In a fervent call to action, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi’s Amir, Monem Zafar Khan, has indicated a series of protests including a potential sit-in at the Chief…

KW&SC takes swift action on open manhole complaints over Mayor’s directives

Under the directives of Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, the Water Corporation has effectively addressed 841 of the 1,305 complaints regarding open manholes. The Karachi Water…

Senate committee reviews PSO, energy sector’s ongoing crisis

Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum, chaired by Senator Omar Farooq, convened at the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) headquarters on Thursday to address the pressing…

No compromise on quality education at AIOU, says VC Dr Nasir

AIOU has more than 1000 international students from 36 Countries An exclusive interview with Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Professor Dr. Nasir…

Govt pursuing proactive approach for export of skilled manpower, NA told

More agreements to be signed with EU countries The National Assembly was informed Wednesday a proactive approach is being pursued by the government to…

PM directs merit-based selection of students for training in China

Govt to bear cost of Pakistanis studying agriculture in China Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed that transparency and merit should be the…

Omar: No talks unless judicial commission is formed

Govt regrets PTI’s ‘rigidity’ Calling the ongoing negotiation process “useless” without the formation of judicial commission, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Omar Ayub on Wednesday…