Monthly Archives: December 2009
2,000 volunteers soon to join police
PESHAWAR: The induction of 2,000 volunteers from the general public on the basis of a two-year contract is likely to be completed in the coming few days, an official told… Read more
Chitralis walk for peace, environment
PESHAWAR: The members of the Chitral Heritage and Environment Preservation Society (CHEPS) arranged a walk Wednesday to spread message of peace and clean environment. Apart from CHEPS office-bearers and members,… Read more
X-mas preparations gaining momentum
Islamabad-The Christian community has begun preparations to celebrate Christmas with enthusiasm and started buying Christmas cards and composing songs in connection with Christmas Eve. The Christians have also started decorating… Read more
Plasma screens along roads may cause accidents
Islamabad-Installations of big plasma screens on some highly busy roads and crossings in the twin cities can any time cause serious kind of road mishap, as captivating visuals being shown… Read more
Huma Wasim case: Cancellation of license of 17 doctors recommended
ISLAMABAD: The cancellation of practice licenses 17 doctors of Lahore has been ordered over negligence in the treatment of wife of former cricket captain Wasim Akram’s wife Huma. A meeting… Read more
Teachers accuse Higher Education Dept of harassment
Lahore-The Punjab Professors and Lecturers Association (PPLA) has strongly criticized the Punjab Higher Education Department for issuing ‘threatening’ show-cause notices to college teachers allegedly on baseless charges. In a press… Read more
Varsities, boards make the most of form mistakes
THE incorrect filling of admission forms by candidates has been a major challenge for examination-conducting bodies over the years. However, these bodies generate huge finances through the mistakes committed by… Read more
Sindhi Cap Day’ enthusiastically observed
HYDERABAD: The first-ever Sindhi Topi (cap) Day was observed across the province on Sunday to safeguard and preserve the rich culture and traditional values of Sindh. Rallies, programmes and cultural… Read more
Three US scientists win Noble prize for medicine
STOCKHOLM: One of this year’s three Nobel prize winners for medicine said on she hoped their groundbreaking research could help to shed light on common, age-related diseases that AIDS sufferers… Read more
