Violent street protests against the shortage of gas supply all over the country struck the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, when a huge crowd blocked the Islamabad Expressway. The mass gathering rallied to block one of the most-used roads in the city from 11 a.m. and petered out after eight hours of […]
Dec 21 2011 | Posted in
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Citizens of Rawalpindi and Lahore are finding the cold unbearable due to gas load-shedding, which is set to mirror the power load-shedding of summer. With temperatures in Islamabad flirting with the freezing point, residents of the major cities in Pakistan might as well resort to using wood and oil to warm their homes it seems […]
Dec 20 2011 | Posted in
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200 CNG buses to be put on roads in Lahore claims LTC chairman, Ahmad Hassaan Transport situation is Punjab is getting worse with every passing day and keeping this in mind the government of Punjab is going to put 575 CNG buses on the road, by the end of January 2012. Lahore Transport Company Chairman […]
Dec 8 2011 | Posted in
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Sewage dump in the once pristine Rawal Lake threatens the ecology of the region and human life According to the recent study conducted by the devolved Ministry of Environment and the environmental protection wing of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad, the sewage contamination in the largest fresh water reservoir of the twin […]
Dec 2 2011 | Posted in
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Football: Bahria University teach CL United a lesson they will not soon forget The Barclays Premier League may have been returned in full swing after the international break, yet that was not the only piece of football action to take place on everyone’s two days off. Bahria University took on CL United at the Pasban […]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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Egg prices sky rocketing with the advent of winter Egg prices have started soaring with the advent of winter as traders in different markets of cities. At present retail price for one dozen eggs is Rs 90 while in summer it was being sold at Rs 60 to 65. The customers put up questions to […]
Nov 14 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan Transgenders (Third Gender) pin hopes on new rights The term ‘Third Gender’ describes an individual who is categorized either by will or by social consensus as neither a man nor a woman. Mostly in Asia the term used to describe them is ‘Hijra’s’ of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are also known as Fa’afafine […]
Nov 11 2011 | Posted in
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Third Gender pin hopes on new rights in Pakistan The term ‘Third Gender’ describes an individual who is categorized either by will or by social consensus as neither a man nor a woman. Mostly in Asia the term used to describe them is ‘Hijra’s’ of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are also known as Fa’afafine […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Rohtas Fort: Reminiscing the once glorious Sher Shah Suri Travelling the legendary Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) from the capital city of Islamabad towards Lahore, a dirt road just ahead of a remote town of Deena, would lead to one of the greatest gigantic structures built during the Mughal era. Rohats Fort is located […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Cinepax Cinema is hosting the International Children’s Film Festival in twin cities here on Monday to endow-with unusual learning opportunities to kids in Pakistan and set up arts as a more constructive acquaintance to children and young people. The festival is organised by The Little Art in collaboration with Rose Petal Lahore International […]
Oct 31 2011 | Posted in
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Bread N Butter Located in Saddar, Rawalpindi, Bread n Butter is among the leaders in bakery item in this region, which started its operations in 1995. With continual struggle and determination, they managed to provide quality products, where families visit often( usually everyday) to get hold of their favourite products. Their list is large and […]
Oct 31 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline will be completed in 2011, Petroleum Minister – Pakistan oil and gas sector update Islamabad – Pakistan may be going through its words energy crises since its birth in 1947 but the federal government is still giving statements that are far from truth. It seems as if Pakistan-Iran gas project is in […]