Ahmad Mehdi
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Articles By Ahmad Mehdi
After growing tensions between Pakistan and United States of America, traders understand why Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) went down on Monday. The KSE-100 index lost 1.2 percent or 271.26 points to close at the 22,377.83 mark. It has been analyzed that if the tensions keep on rising, it is going to effect the balance of […]
Nov 5 2013 | Posted in
Business |
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According to Geo News, a gang leader and two of his men were apprehended by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) after a raid was conducted in an apartment in North Karachi. Mohammad Farooq Awan, the SSP SIU also confirmed the raid, stating that a gangster and his aides who were involved in petrol pump robberies […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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According to sources in Afghanistan, the production of poppy in the country has increased even further this year despite efforts by the United States to curb it. Geo News reported that a full report on the issue is expected from the United Nations soon. The United States has reportedly spent over $7 billion in its […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
World |
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According to sources in Islamabad, General (retd) Pervez Musharraf’s bail in the Abdul Rasheed Ghazi murder case was approved by Additional Session Judge, Wajid Ali, on Monday. Earlier in the day, the judge heard the counsel for the retired General, who urged the court to reach a verdict for the bail petition, which had already […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Politics |
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According to sources, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has submitted a resolution in the Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KPK) assembly against American drone strikes. The JUI-F leader Maulana Lutfur Rahman has put forward the resolution in the assembly secretariat in Peshawar. The issue of drone strikes has been a problem for Pakistan since the American war on terror […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Politics |
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Several areas of Pakistan were lit up Sunday evening as Hindus celebrated their coveted religious Diwali festival. It is customary for Hindus to light up lanterns and use firecrackers during the festival of light and the same was seen across Pakistan. Jacobabad was adorned like a bride by the resident Hindu community and areas in […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Society |
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At least six people have died after an over boarded tourist ferry sank near the tourist resort of Pattaya in eastern Thailand. According to the initial reports, the ferry which embarked off Lan Island en-route to Pattaya had 200 people on board and sank after experiencing engine problems at nearly 11:00 GMT. The dead include […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
World |
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Quetta has been rocked by another blast, which reportedly occurred at a vacant house located near the Eastern Bypass. No causalities have been confirmed so far but according to the police, six rooms of the house have been destroyed. The law enforcement agencies have arrested two men in relation to the blast, one of which […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
National,
Pakistan |
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After guiding Pakistan to a comprehensive 66 run win against the woeful South Africans in second one dayer, Pakistan’s maverick all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi seems confident of a series win against the South Africans. Pakistan have been on the top of their game in the first two games, especially in the bowling department and although […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Sports |
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After an emphatic 66 run win in the second one dayer against the South Africans, Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq believes that come the third one day international on November 6, Pakistan will be holding all the cards. Misbah’s men have been the better of two teams so far and had it not been for […]
Nov 4 2013 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Sports |
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Sources have reported that a bomb blast during a wedding in northern Afghanistan has left nine people injured including children. The Taliban, who are opposed to wedding parties, entertainment and functions, are often behind similar incidents in the country; however, no group has come forward to take responsibility for the blast as yet. Gawar Khan […]
Nov 1 2013 | Posted in
World |
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Hearing the Karachi law and order implementation case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan asked custom officials to look into the matter of 19,000 missing containers. Chief Justice Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry headed the three-judge bench in the hearing which was conducted at the Karachi Registry. The court asked the officials to present a report in […]
Nov 1 2013 | Posted in
Pakistan |
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