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Celebratory gunfire injures nearly 100 across Karachi, claims one life
Independence Day celebrations turned deadly across Karachi as celebratory aerial firing left one woman dead and 94 others injured, including 17 children, rescue officials said on Friday. An Edhi Foundation spokesperson confirmed the injury toll had climbed to 94, with the wounded comprising 10 women, 17 children and 59 men. The woman’s death, rescue sources…
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President Zardari approves civil awards for 355 personalities from diverse fields
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved civil awards for 355 individuals in recognition of their contributions to a wide range of fields, including science, education, medicine, arts, sports and public service. The list includes federal ministers, government officials, academics, doctors, journalists, artists, writers, athletes, philanthropists, security personnel, police officers, martyrs and foreign dignitaries, The News…
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Two terrorists killed in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik IBO: security sources
RAWALPINDI: At least two terrorists were killed, and three others injured during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Killi Zaik area, security sources said on Monday. The operation was carried out between Killi Zaik and Kaghli, around 12 kilometres north of the Baseema camp, after security forces received information about the presence of terrorists, said…
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Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns exchange vows in star-studded ceremony
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns are now officially husband and wife. On Saturday, August 15 the reality star and Towns, 30, exchanged vows in front of celebrities packed guests during an outdoor ceremony overlooking the ocean in Malibu, Calif.. For her big day, Woods, 28, donned a white strapless gown with a full skirt, paired…
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Khalistan referendum draws large turnout in Indianapolis despite rain
INDIANAPOLIS: A referendum advocating the creation of Khalistan was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, under the auspices of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), with organisers saying members of the Sikh community travelled from different cities and states to participate in the vote. Voting continued despite rainfall, with women and families with young children among those turning up…
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By-election voting under way in PS-30 Khairpur
Polling is under way in the by-election for PS-30 Khairpur-5, with 254,980 registered voters eligible to cast their ballots. According to the report, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Asfandyar Kharl is contesting the election against seven independent candidates. The TV channel reported that the Grand Democratic Alliance has boycotted the by-election. The seat became vacant…
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Female members of Balochistan Assembly denounce killings of women in Noshki
Female members of the Balochistan Assembly on Sunday strongly condemned the killings of a woman and her daughter in Noshki by militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij. Addressing a press conference in Quetta, Adviser to Balochistan CM on Sports Meena Majeed said that the killings of women was a cowardly act and an unpardonable offence. “The…
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Transporters to end strike tomorrow as govt agrees to accept demands
The ongoing strike by goods transporters will come to an end tomorrow (Monday) after successful negotiations between the federal government and the transporters, President of the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association Nabil Mahmood Tariq said on Sunday. Speaking about the developments, Nabil said transporters held negotiations with Federal Minister Aleem Khan, during which the government…
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Nawaz reviews PML-N’s reserved seats for women in AJK Assembly
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday chaired an important meeting in Murree to review the issue of reserved seats for women in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan, Senator Anusha Rehman, PML-N AJK…
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Sindh to launch facial recognition attendance to eliminate ghost employees
The Sindh government is set to introduce facial recognition-based digital attendance for school teachers and non-teaching staff in six districts from August 17 as part of its campaign against ghost employees. The system will be implemented from August 17 in Karachi East, Hyderabad, Umerkot, Naushahro Feroze, Jacobabad and Ghotki. Attendance of both teaching and non-teaching…
