Decision made: PHC declares sealing of imambargah illegal
PESHAWAR: An order issued by the Kurram Agency political administration to seal properties situated in the provincial capital over a dispute in the agency has been declared illegal by the Peshawar High...
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Intricacies and vibrance: Blooming colours of Korea at National Museum
KARACHI: It is the power of delicacy and the blooming colours in paintings that catches the eye of a viewer at National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi. With a first ever show from the Far East in Karachi,...
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Want to build another snowman? Disney announces ‘Frozen’ sequel in works
LOS ANGELES: Note to young girls around the world: Elsa is coming back to a theater near you. Disney Animation announced Thursday that a sequel to the animated mega-hit “Frozen” is in the works....
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Not a drop: Potable water still a dream for Sindh’s third-largest city
SUKKUR: Sukkur is the third largest city in Sindh. A major hub of industry and commerce, it has over the years become victim to sheer neglect and bureaucratic apathy. Forget the dilapidated roads,...
View ArticleOur own worst enemies
RAWALPINDI: This is with reference to Talat Masood’s article, “Shedding the client mentality” (February 18), in which he speaks about Pakistan’s joining of Western defence pacts. It should be kept in...
View ArticleSecurity concerns: Men accused of JUI-F leader’s murder still waiting for trial
SUKKUR: Five men arrested for the murder of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam — Fazl’s leader, Dr Khalid Mehmood Soomro, have still not been tried by the anti-terrorism court (ATC) due to security concerns. Sources...
View ArticleSenate: ideals and practice
ISLAMABAD: This is with reference to Imtiaz Gul’s article, “Senate: ideals and practice” (March 11). The writer has criticised the practice of election of Senate members, which is against the ideal for...
View ArticleTribal clash: Dispute over land claims six lives
SUKKUR: Six people were killed while eight others were injured in a clash between the Mugheri and Boke tribesmen over government land in the Pakho village near Kamber on Thursday. According to sources,...
View ArticlePolling: Sindh University elects varsity syndicate members
HYDERABAD: The teachers of Sindh University have elected their representatives on the four seats of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and lecturer for the varsity syndicate in the...
View ArticleGerman court fines relatives for abducting gay Muslim
BERLIN: A German court fined the father and two uncles of an 18-year-old Muslim citizen for depriving him of his personal freedom when he was a minor in an attempt, the victim says, to force him into...
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Age is no bar for Bollywood’s Mr Perfectionist
MUMBAI: One of the indomitable clouts of Bollywood’s Khan trio — Aamir Khan has spent over 25 years in the Hindi film industry, giving action-packed, comedy, romantic and emotional performances;...
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A fashion hello to spring
LAHORE: Winter frost is gradually paving the way for the bloom of spring in Pakistan and stores are already prepping to empty out their chilly stock, making room for summer staples. Fortunately, a few...
View ArticleCleanliness campaign in doldrums
SUKKUR: This is with reference to the nascent cleanliness campaign initiated by the government of Sindh. It is saddening to see the ever-worsening municipal conditions of my city, Sukkur. Most streets...
View ArticleCybercrimes against women
SHIKARPUR: Cybercrime is a global phenomenon. With the advent of technology, cybercrime and the victimisation of women are increasing by the day. Pakistan has 32 million internet users, 12 million...
View ArticleMuseum in disarray
RAWALPINDI: Recently, my friend and I decided to visit the Pakistan Museum of Natural History in Islamabad in a quest to find to what extent the relics of the past were being preserved there. Soon...
View ArticleSigns your work is taking a toll on you
You’d think it would be simple to notice when you’re working too hard — extended hours, agonising wake-ups and fatigue are sure give-aways, right? The thing is, our bodies and minds have a way of...
View ArticleFashion Pakistan Week to strike again
KARACHI: Fashion Pakistan announced the schedule for Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer 2015. The four-day premiere fashion event is scheduled to take place from March 31 to April 3. The Telenor...
View ArticleIrina Shayk blames ex-beau for lack of confidence
She’s one of the most sought-after women in the world, but Irina Shayk says her ex-boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t make her feel that way. The 29-year-old Russian model, who split from the Real...
View ArticleChina held rounds of Taliban talks: Afghanistan’s Abdullah
NEW DELHI: China has held rounds of talks with the Taliban and asked the Islamist militants to hold direct talks with the Afghan government, the head of Afghanistan’s power sharing government said on...
View ArticleNetanyahu’s Iranian ‘hurrah’
The long and convoluted negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme are expected to resume in Geneva, probably tomorrow. They were adjourned inconclusively earlier this month in Montreux, Switzerland,...
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