Category: Current Affairs
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Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui to replace Altaf Hussain as MQM Chief
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Deputy Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui will be made the successor of Altaf Hussain, the MQM leader and founder, if the London-based leader is charged for any of the three offences he is being investigated for under English laws. A source close to the MQM has told The News that Altaf…
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Labor Exploitation by Desi Community in the UK
For a soul coming from an underdeveloped or developing country, the quality life being promised by a fully-fledged developed country like the United Kingdom is indeed a blissful joy. Such exuberance is further complemented by the country’s strong commitment to preserve the basic rights. The right to ensure labors earn their due share in a…
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Social Media Commentary on Pakistan Budget 2013-14
Budget 2013 Storify by Chowrangi Thu, Jun 13 2013 01:41:06 0 0 Edit Budget 2013 Social Media Commentary on Pakistan Budget 2013-14 Budget Expectations Aisha Khan@Aishaazeemi Instead of giving free laptops, provide free education. #Budget2013 Wed, Jun 12 2013 11:34:15 ReplyRetweetFavorite Budget Announcements Gharidah Farooqi@GFarooqi So no announcement of minimum wage for workers as PMLN…
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Electricity Consumers in Peshawar to get 50pc discount for utilizing non peak hours
Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has started installation of Time of Use (ToU) meters for domestic and commercial consumers of 5 KW in a bid to encourage customers to use minimum electricity during peak hours and get 30 to 50 percent relief on electricity bills. With installation of these meters the use of electricity during…
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Without Shepherds
Without Shepherds is a documentary about Pakistan. It is a story of six bold individuals who navigate the turbulent waters of Pakistan and fight to build a better tomorrow. Directed by Cary McClelland and Co-Directed by Imran Babur, Without Shepherds features Vaneeza Ahmad, Arieb Azhar, Mohammed Ibrahim, Abdullah Khan, Imran Khan and Laiba Yousafzai Six…
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Shell Eco Marathon Asia 2013 NUST Rawalpindi Event
Top universities from Pakistan unveiled their hand-built fuel-efficient vehicles for the Shell Eco Marathon Asia at a launch ceremony held at NUST in Rawalpindi. This event has put Pakistani teams on track for the Shell Eco Marathon Asia competition at the Sepang F-1 track in Kuala Lumpur in July 2013. There, they will compete with…
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Karachi Elections 2013: Rigging, Harassment, and Criminal Negligence by ECP
The elections in Karachi were full of blatant rigging, cheating and harassment by MQM. ECP showed its criminal negligence while the LEAs have mostly stood aside, arguing that they have not received the orders to interfere. Zainab Imam sums up the rigging at NA-250, and why MQM is afraid of PTI, at her blog: MQM’s…
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Pakistan Elections 2013 – Social Media Coverage
[View the story “Pakistan Elections 2013” on Storify] Pakistan Elections 2013 Social media updates on Pakistan Elections 2013 Storified by Chowrangi· Sat, May 11 2013 13:27:23 How to find your Polling Station. Send a your NIC number without dash symbol to 8300. You will get a reply with your serial number, block code and polling…
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Over 750,000 UNDP trained government staff joined election duties
More than 750,000 government employees trained by the UNDP have joined election duties at the 69,876 polling stations across Pakistan. Following the ECP’s announcement on appointing the electoral staff at the polling stations, over 7000,000 employees of the Federal and Provincial Governments comprising the ECP staff members and school teachers would be reporting to the…
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Fall of Imran Khan is rise of PTI?
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan fall from a forklift while being elevated to a stage at a rally in Lahore. After the fall there were scene of chaos. Apparently the PTI organizers had no ambulances at reserve, nor there were any first aid kits or paramedical support available. Imran Khan was lifted like danda…