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News for Monday, 16 Jan 2012

At least 19 killed in Beirut building collapse

At least 19 people were killed when an old six-storey building in the Lebanese capital collapsed, officials said Monday, adding that some 16 other victims were feared still trapped under...

Al Qaeda overruns town near Yemeni capital

Al Qaeda militants swept into the Yemen town of Rada overnight and overran it within hours, marking a significant advance by the extremists towards the capital Sanaa, officials said on...

Govt schools to get more facilities

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration will provide assistance in upgrading various facilities at government schools in rural areas of Islamabad. According to sources, the ICT administration will upgrade facilities...

Plea against president, prime minister dismissed

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday dismissed the petition filed against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and President Asif Ali Zardari to restrain both the high-ups from removing the...

Free puppet show mesmerises children

The National Puppet Theatre (NPT) of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Monday enthralled children of various educational institutions with its colourful puppet show. The show, which...

CDA holds awareness seminars on judicious use of water

Capital Development Authority (CDA) will initiate a series of seminars on the judicious use of water from January 19, raising awareness among school children for preserving this precious resource. The...

Residents living near CNG outlets face low gas pressure

The residents living close to CNG stations face severe shortage of gas, many of them unable to cook meals in the mornings and evenings, when these outlets are opened after...

British Council honours students

Some 200 students who had completed their education in Britain but were unable to attend their graduation ceremonies there were honoured by the British Council here at a ceremony on...

IIUI Shariah and Law Department fails to attract students

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) PhD Review Committee on Monday expressed dissatisfaction over International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Shariah and Law Department’s performance, as it failed to attract students. The...

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