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Judiciary to step in if CM fails: CJ

Judiciary to step in if CM fails: CJ

KARACHI Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday said it was the responsibility of the chief minister to protect the lives of the citizens; however, the judiciary had to intervene into the matter if the CM failed to perform his duty. The Chief Justice gave these remarks while hearing ...


National News
Malik likely to be removed after op

Malik likely to be removed after op

ISLAMABAD - The Powerful Interior Minister Rehman Malik is presumably doing his last challenging task to restore peace in the restive Karachi city before he is relieved, sources said on ...

Another body found in Hub

Another body found in Hub

Eid prayers timings in Lahore

Eid prayers timings in Lahore

International News
Libya rebels give Gaddafi forces Saturday deadline

Libya rebels give Gaddafi forces Saturday deadline

BENGHAZI, Libya (AFP) - Libya's rebels issued a Saturday ultimatum for Muamer Gaddafi's forces to surrender or face a military onslaught, as NATO said the strongman is still able to command his ...

Syrian forces kill 7 on Eidul Fitr

Syrian forces kill 7 on Eidul Fitr

Iran invites Libya rebel chief

Iran invites Libya rebel chief

Sports News
BCCI told to follow govt guidelines

BCCI told to follow govt guidelines

NEW DELHI (Agencies) - Former Indian cricket captains Kapil Dev and Mohammed Azharuddin on Tuesday favoured the BCCI becoming a National Sports Federation and falling under the purview of the RTI ...

Chernova set to capitalise on Ennis javelin woe

Chernova set to capitalise on Ennis javelin woe

Federer, Sharapova win in US Open

Federer, Sharapova win in US Open

Entertainment News
Boy trapped 12 hours in bus

Boy trapped 12 hours in bus

BERLIN (Reuters) - An eight-year-old boy was inadvertently locked inside a school bus for more than 12 hours on a steamy hot day in the eastern German town of Cottbus after the driver forgot about ...

Mexican author wins book prize

Mexican author wins book prize

Town mints own money

Town mints own money

Business News
Visa rules may ease for Pak-India businessmen

Visa rules may ease for Pak-India businessmen

NEW DELHI - Soon, it would be a borderless world for Indian and Pakistan businessmen. The two countries have agreed to consider easing business visa rules - from issuing multi-centre documents to ...

Textiles on the move: from Pakistan to Bangladesh

Textiles on the move: from Pakistan to Bangladesh

Decline in oil prices to have minimal impact on OMCs earnings

Decline in oil prices to have minimal impact on OMCs earnings

Regional News

No programme for kids in Zoo

LAHORE - No special programmes such as puppet shows, variety shows, drama and entertainment have been arranged by the Zoo Administration this year on the eve of Eidul Fitr due to security ...

CM for early completion of power project

OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE-Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is facing serious crisis of energy due to which all sectors of life including agriculture, industry and ...

Nawa-i-Waqt Relief Fund

LAHORE (PR) A sum of Rs 42,000 was donated to Nawa-i-Waqt Relief Fund on Tuesday. The detail is as under:- FLOOD RELIEF FUND: Muhammad Saeed Ahmed donated Rs 2,000, and Abdul Raheem from Mamo Kanjan ...

Agreement inked between BoP and Suzuki Motors

OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE - An agreement was signed between Bank of Punjab and Pak Suzuki Motors Company regarding Yellow Cab scheme. President Bank of Punjab Naeem-ud-Din Khan and Managing Director ...

Political leaders off to Eid holidays

OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE - Several prominent political leaders will celebrate Eid in their native towns across Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in the provincial capital, ...

City deserted as 3m outsiders leave

LAHORE Over three million homebound people on Tuesday left Lahore for their respective destinations to celebrate Eid with their families and friends. The City would present a deserted look on ...

Beggars flock City streets

LAHORE Professional beggars of all ages have flocked to provincial metropolis on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr in order to make money by exploiting religious sentiments of the people on the festive ...

CM directs for foolproof security on Eid

LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a meeting with regard to reviewing law and order situation and the security arrangements on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Minister ...

3 brothers shot dead

LAHORE Three brothers were shot dead when their neighbour ambushed their vehicle near their residence here in Mughalpura area, police said on Tuesday. Police sources said that wife of the killer ...

Shahbaz message on Eid

LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, while extending heartiest felicitations to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, has said that Eid brings joy and happiness to the Muslims ...

No traffic challan on Eid days

LAHORE Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) SSP Syed Ahmed Mobin has directed the entire warden force to educate motorists on minor violation instead of issuing them challan-tickets on Eid-ul-Fitr. According ...

Eid cards tradition on 'ventilator

LAHORE Despite the trend of posting Eid cards is declining with each passing year, wishing to dear ones by sending cards in upper-class is still in vogue. During a visit to the Citys poplar gift ...

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