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Burn Care Center (BCC) first of its kind state-of-the-art facility in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) launched

Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Burn Care Center (BCC) was established on clear idea that it will provide treatment to everyone without charging a penny to them, with latest medical technology

Ajoka Theatre founder Madeeha Gauhar passes away

Ajoka Theatre founder, playwright, actor and director of social theatre Madeeha Gauhar passed away in Lahore on Wednesday morning after a prolonged battle with cancer

Nicaragua rioters uproot Ortega couple's 'Trees of Life'

Crackdown launched against illegal rickshaws, fake permits in city: RTA Secretary

Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Quetta Division Abdullah Khosa Tuesday said traffic police and other departments concerned were taking strict action against illegal rickshaws, fake permits and poor condition of buses in the capital city.

Gov't to announce tax relief of Rs 80 bln in next budget: Rana Muhammad Afzaal

Minister of State for Finance, Rana Muhammad Afzaal Tuesday said that the government would announce in the up coming budget 2018-19, a tax relief of around Rs 80 billion for salaried class of the country.

S.African police kill teen killed during anti-graft protests

South African police said on Tuesday one of their officers had shot dead a teenager during anti-corruption protests which have forced the president to cut short a foreign trip.

Public Private Partnership-PPP policy board approves setting up of 50 MW power plant for K-IV

The 25th meeting of Public Private Partnership-PPP Policy Board held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister approved establishment of 50 MW power project for K-IV, Theme Park and establishment of wholesale dates market Khairpur.

Varun Dhawan amazes fans with birthday workout

The Bollywood heart-throb has turned 31 years old today

Banco Santander posts profit rise despite poor UK performance

Spain's banking giant Banco Santander on Tuesday posted a 10 percent rise in its first quarter net profit, with good results in the country offsetting a poor performance in the United Kingdom.

Girl dies, four injured as van falls into ravine

A girl died and four others sustained injuries when a passenger van fell into a ravine in Ganshal area of Upper Dir on Tuesday.

Playback singer Ahmed Rushdi remembered

The versatile playback singer Ahmed Rushdi was remembered on his 84th birth anniversary on Tuesday.

Ancient, cancer-causing virus threatens Aboriginal communities in Australia

Australian researchers have stepped up their efforts to tackle an ancient version of the HIV virus which is becoming more prevalent in remote regions and affecting indigenous communities, local media reported Tuesday

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'bitter sorrow' as N. Korea bus crash kills 32 Chinese

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his "bitter sorrow" after dozens of Chinese tourists were killed when a bus they were travelling in plunged off a bridge.

Boxing fights back in Nigeria after years down and out

When Saleh Fawaz decided to organise his first boxing match in Lagos, he didn't expect more than 500 spectators. In the end, over 800 tickets were sold and he had to turn away dozens of fans at the door.

Modern scientific education imperative to spur economic growth

Education of scientific subject is imperative to spur the economic growth and in this connection Chiniot campus of Foundation for Advancement of Sciences & Technology(FAST) is a beacon of light not only for the poor but also for the talented students.