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Pakistan appoints 34-year-old woman as its new foreign minister
Hina Rabbani Khar only turned 34 this week. But despite her youth – and particularly her gender – she has been catapulted to one of the top jobs in a deeply conservative Pakistan where political careers have often ended in … Continue reading
The faithful throng holy land for Umrah as Ramazan approaches
As the holy month of Ramazan is approaching, pilgrims for Umrah are thronging the holy land of Makkah from across the world in large numbers. Hoteliers in Makkah said the majority of the pilgrims belonged to all parts of the … Continue reading
President to visit Iran today
President Asif Ali Zardari is undertaking a day long visit to Tehran on Saturday on the invitation of the Iranian leadership. Foreign Office spokesperson Ms. Tahmina Janjua giving details of the visit said President Zardari will call on the Iranian … Continue reading
Pakistan to import highest 250,000 tonnes petrol in June
Pakistan will import 250,000 tonnes of petrol in June, the highest quantity in a single month, to fight off fuel shortage in the country as supplies from three out of five refineries remain suspended. According to details, 70,000 tonnes petrol … Continue reading
Pakistani mangoes
“King of Fruits”, mango is one of the most popular and best-loved fruits worldwide. Hundreds of varieties of mangoes are known to exist in Pakistan. The most popular commercial varieties – all different in colors and sizes, and each with … Continue reading
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PTCL to invest Rs 16bn in next five years
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) would invest about Rs 16 billion in telecommunications sector in the next five years in Pakistan, Walid Irshad, Managing Director PTCL said. Addressing a luncheon meeting at Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) on … Continue reading
Cement prices come down in upcountry
The cement manufacturers have started reducing the commodity`s price, although the reduction in taxes announced by the government in the budget will become effective from July 01, traders said on Monday. “The reduction in taxes on cement has started bearing … Continue reading
Afridi quits international cricket
Former skipper Pakistan cricket team Shahid Khan Afridi has announced retirement from international cricket here late on Monday, Geo News reported. Afridi told News television he could no longer perform for a cricket board that did not respect its senior … Continue reading
Pakistan largest CNG user
Pakistan has become the largest user of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the world, overtaking Iran, Argentina and Brazil in the number of vehicles using gas as fuel, replacing more polluting fuels. Due to cost savings, the transport sector had … Continue reading
President Zardari receives condolences
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday received condolences on the demise of his father Hakim Ali Zardari, from people of all walks of life here at the President House.The President decided to accept the condolences in view of the large … Continue reading