• OJ Simpson released after serving 9 years in Nevada prison

    OJ Simpson released after serving 9 years in Nevada prison  ESPN OJ Simpson released from prison after serving 9 years for Vegas robbery  ABC News OJ Simpson released from Nevada prison after nine years for robbery  New York Daily News OJ Simpson: What’s next following prison release?  CBS News Full coverage Source: Google News Original Post: OJ Simpson released …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Maintaining balance: Experts highlight role of agro-industries in economy

    MULTAN: Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University held a discussion of agro-industrial stakeholders to boost their role in the economy of the country. The discussion forum was aimed to set direction for the establishment of a new faculty of agricultural and bio systems engineering and technology. The agenda of the meeting was assess problem faced by agro-based industries, …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Peace and harmony: 6,000 police personnel deployed for processions

    BAHAWALPUR: More than 6,000 police personnel have been deployed to provide security to 285 mourning processions and 240 majalis (religious congregations) to be held on Muharram 9 and 10. Police said 33 mourning processions and 15 majalis have been declared extremely sensitive. City police have prepared a comprehensive security plan to provide security and maintain peace …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • If Imran Khan is disqualified…

    The case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Supreme Court regarding the purchase of his Bani Gala estate is slowly advancing towards a conclusion. As the situation stands now, Imran Khan’s legal team is struggling to justify and explain the money trail in the purchase of the sprawling hill-top estate. There is this annoying …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Crackdown: WASA launches operation against defaulters

    FAISALABAD: Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) has decided to cut connections of its defaulters besides taking legal action for the recovery of outstanding dues. According to WASA spokesman, the WASA authorities have launched a vigorous campaign against chronic defaulters who failed to deposit WASA dues despite repeated notices and requests. He said action would be taken …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • In recognition: Teachers to be awarded for their hard work

    LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to give awards and cash prizes to schoolteachers and officials of the School Education Department (SED) based on their performance. For the purpose, Punjab SED released lists of 500 teachers and officials who have been nominated for the awards. According to the eligibility criteria, the prizes would be given on the …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Playing it safe: Security put under microscope

    LAHORE: The enemy wants to create unrest in the country, but people should unite to foil such efforts by promoting tolerance and religious harmony, stated Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He presided over a meeting of the Provincial Cabinet Committee on Law and Order and reviewed security arrangements made in Lahore and other parts of the …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Catalan referendum: Voting begins amid police crackdown

    Catalan referendum: Voting begins amid police crackdown  BBC News Spanish police move to prevent Catalonia independence vote  Reuters The Latest: Spain riot police smash way into voting center  Washington Post Catalans Defy Spain and Push Ahead With Vote on Independence  New York Times A coup against Spanish democracy is a coup against Europe  The Globe and Mail Full coverage Source: …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • At Data Darbar: Top officials, devotees attend ‘ghusal’ ceremony

    LAHORE: The ritual washing (ghusal) of the shrine of Hazrat Ali Bin Usman Al-Jajveri, popularly known as Hazrat Data Gunj Bukhsh, was held on Saturday ahead of his 974th annual urs. Data Darbar Religious Affairs Committee Chairman and Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, provincial ministers Bilal Yasin, Syed Zaeem …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Mourning the martyrs: 9th Muharram procession concludes peacefully

    LAHORE: The main procession of 9th Muharram started from Pando Street Imambargah after Fajr Prayers. After passing through Alamgir Road, Main Bazaar Islampura, Civil Secretariat Old Anarkali, Jain Mandar, IG Office, Civil Secretariat, Dayanat Road and Alamgir Road, it concluded peacefully at Imambargah Pando Street. The procession started after religious scholars of the Shia community talked …

    October 1, 2017 | by Raheel