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  • Power tariff goes up by Rs 1.12 per unit

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: The inflation-stricken masses received another blow as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved Rs 1.12 per unit hike in electricity tariff on Wednesday. More details

  • PM directs officials to speed up Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to speed up the pace of work on Neelum-Jhelum Hydro Power Project to save the people from load shedding. More details

  • Long awaited: Imran finally takes oath as MNA

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday took the oath as member of the National Assembly. More details

  • APC to be convened on drone attacks, terrorism: Ch Nisar

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has said the Prime Minister is considering to extend invitation to the chiefs of political parties for talks on two-point agenda of drone attacks and terrorism.

    Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday‚ he said all the political parties and the nation should stand together on the issue of drone attacks and convey a clear message to those carrying out these attacks that Pakistan is not a banana republic.

    The Minister said the meeting will also be attended by the Chief of Army Staff and the heads of intelligence agencies because they are also the stakeholders. He said the government is preparing a working paper on terrorism and in this regard talks are being held with the security and military institutions.

    Endorsing the proposal of Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan for electoral reforms‚ Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan inv

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  • Govt, opposition should jointly frame policy on drone strikes: Imran

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan has urged the government to evolve consensus to address the root causes of terrorism. More details

  • Balochistan cabinet administered oath

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    QUETTA: A three-member cabinet of Balochistan took oath on Wednesday here. Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai administered oath to the cabinet members.

    Those who took oath as ministers are Sardar Sanaullah Zehri, Nawab Muhammad Khan Shawani and Abdul Rahim Ziyaratwal. More details

  • Pakistan to respect gas pipeline project

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Minster for Petroleum & Natural Resources, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that the new government would respect the agreement of gas pipeline with Iran that was singed by the former government.

    He assured to work with Iran on the project of gas pipeline according to the agreement.

    Media reports said that the country which will delay the project would have to pay fine according to the agreement whether it would be Iran or Pakistan, Abbasi cleared.

    “The fine mentioned in agreement is not only for Pakistan but also applies on Iran”, he added.

    The Federal Petroleum Minister said that if Iran will make any delay in project it would have to pay a fine worth $ 35 million daily, if Pakistan delays the project it would also have to pay $ 30 million daily as fine.

    Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said that the date of fine against any delay is December 31, 2014 mentioned in the agreement.

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  • Budget brings the poor on brink of death: Sheikh Rasheed

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League chief and member National Assembly (NA) Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that government has exempted the elite and rich class from tax in budget 2013-14 while put the poor More details

  • Electricity shortfall reduced to 3950 MW

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    ISLAMABAD: Electricity shortfall has been reduced upto 3950 megawatt due to the improvement in power generation. More details

  • Mardan blast toll rises to 34, as four more die overnight

    Dated: 2013-06-20

    MARDAN: The death toll caused by yesterday’s suicide blast at a funeral prayer in the city in the limit of Shergarh Police Station, mounted to 34 as four more people who sustained wounds in the explos More details



  • RAWALPINDI: Workers are busy in reducing the green belt area to expand Benazir Road.
  • ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan taking oath during the National Assembly session in Islamabad.
  • MULTAN: Activists of All Pakistan Clerks Association hold a demonstration in support of their demands at Abdali Road.
  • MULTAN: Activists of All Pakistan Government Employees Confederation hold a demonstration in support of their demands at Katchery Chowk.
  • LAHORE: A woman selling flowers at Suggian Bridge Flower Market, to earn living for her family.
  • FAISALABAD: Women using umbrellas to shelter themselves from the scintillating sunlight, in Faisalabad.
  • ISLAMABAD: Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Diplomats, Politicians and Business Leaders at a farewell dinner hosted by President FPCCI Zubair Ahmad Malik in honor of the outgoing envoys.
  • FAISALABAD: Relatives of Khawaja Umer Azeem hold a demonstration in support of their demands outside Agriculture University.
  • FAISALABAD: Employees of Grade IV hold a demonstration in support of their demands, in Faisalabad.
  • ISLAMABAD: Children of the journalists enjoying themselves during National Press Club Summer Camp at Sports Complex.
  • BAHAWALPUR: A beautiful view of Central Library Hall in Bahawalpur.
  • KARACHI: Women visitors enjoying camel ride at Sea View.
  • KARACHI: Visitors enjoying the high waves despite a ban on entry of visitors at Sea View.
  • KARACHI: Visitors enjoying the high waves despite a ban on entry of visitors at Sea View.
  • KARACHI: Stock brokers are busy in trading at Karachi Stock Exchange.
  • KARACHI: Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad presenting cash prize to Student Manzar Abbas who got Gold Medal in the 7th International Young Inventors Project Olympiad in Georgia, during a ceremony at Governor House.
  • QUETTA: Traffic policemen are busy in removing the encroachments during an anti encroachment drive in Quetta.
  • QUETTA: Residents of District Naseerabad hold a demonstration in support of their demands outside Quetta Press Club.
  • QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch talking to the media persons in Quetta.
  • QUETTA: Workers are busy in installing barricades on the road leading to Governor House and CM Secretariat.
  • ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan speaks during the National Assembly session at Parliament House.
  • LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah talking to the media persons in Lahore.
  • LAHORE: Activists of Wapda Pegham Union hold a demonstration in support of their demands in Lahore.
  • LAHORE: Activists of All Pakistan Clerks Association hold a demonstration in support of their demands in Lahore.
  • ISLAMABAD: President Sir Syed Memorial Society Brig (Retd) Iqbal Shafi and Director SSIL Hamim Qadri posing for a group photo with the participants during the concluding ceremony of a 3-day workshop on Communication Skills & Classroom Management for Teachers” at Sir Syed Memorial Society.
  • KARACHI: A heap of garbage lying on the street at Electronics Market, needs attention of the concerned authorities.
  • KARACHI: A policeman inspecting the school van after unknown miscreants opened fire on the van in Sector 5-C/4, North Karachi Area.
  • KARACHI: A policeman inspecting the school van after unknown miscreants opened fire on the van in Sector 5-C/4, North Karachi Area.
  • ISLAMABAD: Children of the journalists enjoying in a swimming pool during National Press Club Summer Camp organized by NPC in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board at Sports Complex.
  • ISLAMABAD: Children of the journalists enjoying in a swimming pool during National Press Club Summer Camp organized by NPC in collaboration with Pakistan Sports Board at Sports Complex.
  • ISLAMABAD: A beautiful view of the colorful plants along the road at F-7.
  • ISLAMABAD: Senior Minister KPK Siraj-ul-Haq speaks during a press conference at KPK House.
  • ISLAMABAD: Workers are busy in renovation work at Liaqat Gymnasium and Sports Complex.
  • MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visiting the site of Neelum-Jehlum Hydro Power Project in Muzaffarabad.
  • MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visiting the site of Neelum-Jehlum Hydro Power Project in Muzaffarabad.
  • MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif talking to the media persons during his visit to the site of Neelum-Jehlum Hydro Power Project in Muzaffarabad.
  • ATTOCK: Workers of APCA Attock chant slogans in support of their demands.
  • ATTOCK: Sub-Inspector Muhammad Adrees seen behind the bars as case was registered against him on the orders of DPO Attock after conducting defective investigation of a case by him.
  • ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China, Sun Weidong called on Federal Minister for Interior, Ch. Nisar Ali Khan.
  • ISLAMABAD: Author G. A. Sabri speaks about his book
  • ISLAMABAD: Students of Muslim Students Organization Islamabad stage a demonstration in support of their demands outside National Press Club.
  • LAHORE: A nomad family seen busy in their daily chores at the bank of the Ravi River.
  • LAHORE: Residents of Shadbagh stage a demonstration to demand help in finding missing girl Mishaal Babar outside Lahore Press Club.
  • LAHORE: Traders of Lunda Bazaar stage a demonstration against 17 percent sales tax on old cloths, outside Lahore Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Workers of ACPA stage a demonstration in support of their demands at their office in the port city.
  • KARACHI: Poultry wholesalers stage a demonstration against decreasing of prices of chickens by Commissioner Karachi, outside Karachi Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Workers of APCA stage a demonstration in support of their demands outside Karachi Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Dr. Nasir Zulfiqar addressing a press conference arranged by Voice of Civil Society at Karachi Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Men participating in a demonstration by National Labor Federation outside Karachi Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Dr. Wahad addressing during a seminar organized by Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority in collaboration with TVET Reform Support Programme at Karachi Press Club.
  • KARACHI: Chicken shop seen closed at Burns Road during three day strike called by Retailers Poultry Association against decreasing selling price of chicken by Commissioner Karachi.
  • ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif being briefed by the Director General Strategic Plans Division, Lieutenant General (Retired) Khalid Ahmed Kidwai on Pakistan’s Strategic Programme at the PM’s Office. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Khalid Shameen Wynne Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar Special Advisors, Sartaj Aziz and Tariq Fatmi are also present.