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First mosque in South Asia lies in ‘ruins’NATIONAL

First mosque in South Asia lies in ‘ruins’

THATTA - The Jamia Masjid of Banbhor, which is said to be the first mosque of South Asia was built in 8th century AD after the conquest of Sindh by Arab warrior Muhammad Bin Qasim.<br />It is located among the ruins of centuries-old city of Bhanbhor, in Thatta district. The ancient city is associated with Muhammad Bin Qasim and the legendary love-story of Sassui-Punhoon, which great poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai sung in his poetry.<br />The historical ruins are gradually being worn

Dec 30, 2010
PR employees protest delay in salariesLAHORE

PR employees protest delay in salaries

LAHORE - Employees of Pakistan Railways (PR) on Wednesday protested against the failure of PR to pay their salaries in three consecutive months, inflation and the cutting of traveling allowance. Dozen

Dec 29, 2010
Impact of the IMF extension on the economyNATIONAL

Impact of the IMF extension on the economy

KARACHI - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday approved a nine-month extension of Pakistan's $11 billion loan, which was scheduled to end this year.The standby loan programme had two tranch

Dec 29, 2010
Shattered Watson wants to ‘restore pride’Sports

Shattered Watson wants to ‘restore pride’

MELBOURNE - All rounder Shane Watson conceded Australia had all but lost the Ashes on Tuesday and admitted the side's abysmal performance in the fourth test was enough to turn fans away from the game.

Dec 29, 2010
FIFA’s Elite Referees Course commencesSports

FIFA’s Elite Referees Course commences

LAHORE - The FIFA Members Associations Elite Referee Course commenced here at the Football House on Monday with over 30 participants taking part in it. "It's now easier than ever to become a qualified

Dec 28, 2010