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What Dengue actually is? When did it start spreading in Pakistan?

Dengue is not the name of any mosquito rather it is the name of viral infection which is caused by a mosquito Aedes Aegypti. The insect transmits the Dengue Virus into humans by biting at different parts of the body. According to experts’ research the mosquito bites during early morning and evening time.   Its […]

Capital Development Authority CDA to remove illegal road barriers in Islamabad

After receiving complaints from the residents living in different sectors of the Federal Capital Islamabad regarding the erection of numerous road blocks in the name of security, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finally launched a survey to evaluate the ground realities and remove unwanted and illegal barriers that have been causing problems for the […]

US hints it might support Afghan peace talks

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday signalled the United States remains open to exploring a peace deal including the Haqqani network, the group that US officials blame for a campaign of high-profile violence that could jeopardize Washington’s plans for withdrawing smoothly from Afghanistan. “Where we are right now is that we view the […]

PM Gilani offers intelligence sharing to Afghanistan for probe into Burhanuddin Rabbani’s killing

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday offered toAfghanistanintelligence sharing for investigation into assassination of head of Peace Council and former president ofAfghanistan, Burhanuddin Rabbani. Talking to media persons here at Quetta Cantonment after the passing out parade of Baloch recruits, Gilani saidPakistanwas very shocked on the murder of the former Afghan president. […]

Parliamentary Committee on National Security refuses to attend GHQ briefing

According to sources, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security has refused to attend a briefing on the security situation and US-Pakistan relations at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The committees include the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Senate Standing Committee on Defence and the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. Chairman of the committee, Senator Raza […]

Islamabad High Court postpones hanging of Mumtaz Qadri

Islamabad High Court has suspended former Governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer’s killer, Mumtaz Qadri’s death sentence. The Islamabad High Court held a preliminary hearing to admit the appeal filed recently by Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri’s lawyers, who was working as one ofPunjabgovernor Salmaan Taseer’s bodyguards when he killed him earlier in 2011. “The high court suspended […]

Interest rate cut improves KSE-100 index but fails to attract foreign investment

As a reaction to a 150 basis point slash in the discount rate by the State Bank of Pakistan, the Karachi Stock Exchange 100-index gained 300 points in the first trading session after the announcement on Monday, October 10 to close at 12,154. KSE-100 index is used as a benchmark index because of it includes […]

Najma Kamal’s art exhibition end, leaving deep impression

An exhibition of a renowned artist, Najma Kamal, held at Al-Hamra Arts Council, the Mall Lahore has ended on Saturday, October 8, leaving ever-inspiring beauty of spring colours with visitors. The art exhibition organised by the Lahore Arts Council started with the name of “Landscapes and Flowers” on Monday, October 4th evening, was inaugurated by […]

Islamabad Food: Hardees the new Fast food fix in town!

The World renowned fast food restaurant, Hardees has been established in Pakistan since a couple of years. With the first franchise opened in Lahore to great success, the franchise has now arrived in Islamabad amidst roaring support from the food loving people. The restaurant has lived up to its hype, which is evident from the […]

Irtaash the band – A Musical Journey

They started off with a computer playing drums and bass for them, but soon after the band released their first single, Kaali Raatein, Irtaash was complete with a full line of talented underground musicians, taking the band to heights, none of any other underground band had achieved in Islamabad. In November 2001, they started off […]

Monetary Policy: State Bank of Pakistan lowers interest rate by 150 basis points to 12%

In an unexpected move, the State Bank of Pakistan reduced its discount rate by 150 basis points, bringing it down to 12% from 13.5%. Although a rate cut was expected, no one would have expected it to be so intense. Analysts and market observers had emphasised that the SBP will not go beyond the traditional […]

Cinepax Sneak Peak: Real Steel coming in October

Blood-bashing, action-filled Hollywood flick, Real Steel hits the Pakistani cinemas in October. Cinepax bought the official rights to its release in Pakistan; however, an exact date is yet to be announced. Set in the near future, the Sci-Fi/action-thriller is all about wrestling that has gone high-tech. Robots have taken over the humans in the rings. […]

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