Archive for: February, 2017

QAU under scrutiny: Massive administrative, financial irregularities observed

The famous Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. A three-member inquiry committee has found gross administrative and financial irregularities at the university, which is tarnishing its reputation. The committee was formed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) on the directives of the presidency. Upon discovering the current state […]

Lahore prepares for PSL final amid security fears

Good news was delivered to the people of Lahore on Monday, when it was announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final will be held in the city. While many welcomed the decision, there were others who criticized it, calling it a huge security threat. The decision was announced on Monday, after much consideration given […]

Another Oscar blunder uncovered: Producer shown to be ‘In Memoriam’ still alive

This year’s Academy Awards seem to be filled with bloopers as after the most ‘awkward blunder’ of a Best Picture winner mix-up, another boo-boo has been uncovered. During the Academy Award’s ‘In Memoriam’ segment, which honors the film industry’s figures who passed away over the year, the show producers mistakenly flashed a photo of a […]

Reason for wrong Oscar winner announcement uncovered: PwC employee responsible

For the first time in the history of the Academy Awards there was a wrong announcement of the winner in the Best Picture category and since then, people have been trying to find out who was at fault. It appears that now the reason has been uncovered and a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) employee is responsible for […]

PIA pilot, two crew members issued show-cause notice for loading extra passengers

Investigation into a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight which travelled to Medina from Karachi with seven extra passengers on-board, has been com completed. The pilot of the plane and two other officials have been issued show-cause notices for loading extra passengers on the flight which went to Medina on January 20, in a violation of […]

Two Pakistani teens accused of planning Uri attack, cleared by Indian authorities

After months of investigating two Pakistani teenagers accused of carrying out the Uri attack, the Indian authorities have finally decided that they had no part in it, and cleared them of any wrongdoing. According to the Indian media, the two teens, identified as Ahsan Khursheed and Faisal, will be sent back to Pakistan as a […]

Measles outbreak in Sindh worries parents

A fresh wave of measles outbreak has occurred in Karachi and interior Sindh, due to which hundreds of children have been affected by the virus. A number of children are being brought to the government hospitals and private facilities in Karachi and interior Sindh, who have been affected by measles and pneumonia. The blame game […]

‘Most awkward’ Oscar’s blunder causes huge confusion over Best Picture win

The 89th Academy Awards were full of surprises, shocking for some, as there was a mix-up in the Best Picture category win. An incorrect announcement led the cast and crew of La La Land to think that they had won the Oscars, when in fact, Moonlight had won in the Best Picture category. The mix-up […]

Women trafficking business thrives in Twin Cities: CJP takes notice

The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar, has taken notice of a case of a woman who was trafficked to Afghanistan through a gang, and he has demanded immediate action. On Friday, the CJP sought a report on the case of a woman who was trafficked to Afghanistan after being kidnapped. He has asked […]

Seven passengers forced to stand during journey after PIA flight overbooked

A security breach took place when seven passengers were overbooked in a Pakistan International Airlines flight from Karachi to Madina on January 20 and they were forced to stand during the entire journey. The passengers reportedly paid the full amount for reserving seats in the PK-743 flight but instead of being given the comfort of […]

British police arrest third suspect in match-fixing scandal

The British police announced on Thursday that a third suspect had been arrested in connection with the international cricket spot-fixing probe. So far the identity of the suspect has not been released. On Thursday, a statement was released by the National Crime Agency (NCA) in which it was released that the officers had arrested a […]

Terror attack or gas explosion? Confusion over nature of Lahore DHA blast

A terrifying blast in an upscale market of Lahore’s Defense Housing Authority (DHA) has caused quite a panic amongst the citizens of the city. While a lot of people believe that the explosion was part of a terrorist attack, the government has termed it an accidental gas explosion. On Friday morning, Punjab Law Minister Rana […]

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