KARACHISindh succeeds in wooing US aid for schools, flood victims
The hard work of the Sindh government to rehabilitate flood-affected schools has reaped benefits. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to provide an additional fun
Jul 7, 2012
BusinessTobacco price fixed at Rs 121 per kg
In an attempt to pacify the protesting growers the government has fixed the minimum price of Rs 121 per kg for the tobacco crop for the current year but there are still<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/07/tobacco-price-fixed-at-rs-121-per-kg/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 7, 2012
LAHORECM’s security officer injured in ‘terrorist’ attack
The chief security officer of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Major (r) Maaz, was injured in a cracker attack in the Johar Town area on Thursday, City 42 reported. The CSO was on his way to his
Jul 6, 2012
NATIONALShahbaz pampers NLC with monopoly, jacked up rates
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s penchant for all things military – in this particular instance National Logistics Cell, for short NLC – is bleeding the province’s exchequer. But the CM’s instructions sustain:<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/shahbaz-pampers-nlc-with-monopoly-jacked-up-rates/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
BusinessAnother two years for NIT
The federal government has extended its sovereign guarantee for another two years for the National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) which during FY12 repaid Rs 5.0 billion to one of the lenders of<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/another-two-years-for-nit/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
Arts / EntertainmentKnow your Memes
If you are a frequent user of the internet, you will have noticed the current internet trend: expressing yourself through memes. But what is a meme, you ask. And how do they<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/know-your-memes/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
BusinessPM ups the ante on Diamir-Bhasha Dam work
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday directed that work on the multi-billion dollar Diamir-Bhasha Dam be expedited as it was a project of national importance. Talking to Minister for Kashmir Affairs<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/pm-ups-the-ante-on-diamir-bhasha-dam-work/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
ForeignChina joins Russia in staying away from Syria talks
China joined Russia on Thursday in boycotting a meeting aimed at coordinating efforts to stop the killing in Syria, where three senior army officers were among the latest to be killed. Moscow<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/china-joins-russia-in-staying-away-from-syria-talks-2/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
Arts / EntertainmentOprah Winfrey caught in a family feud
Oprah Winfrey is embroiled in a bitter row with her stepmother. Barbara Winfrey, who is married to Oprah’s father Vernon, has accused the billionaire chat show host of forcing her out of<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/06/oprah-winfrey-caught-in-a-family-feud/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 6, 2012
Sports39-member contingent to take part in London Olympics
The Pakistan Olympic Association on Wednesday announced a 39-member contingent which will take part in London Olympics later this month. Pakistan will take part in hockey ,athletics and shooting event of the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/07/05/39-member-contingent-to-take-part-in-london-olympics/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jul 5, 2012
KARACHINATO supply trucks set to roll
Following the reopening of the NATO supply route, at least 5,500 trucks and oil tankers will head towards Afghanistan in the first phase from Karachi’s twin ports. “In next 24 hours we will move f
Jul 5, 2012
ISLAMABADPSC boosts science literacy among students
The Pakistan Science Club (PSC) has started project of science clubs in school to boost science literacy among regional elementary and middle school students through innovative university and communit
Jul 5, 2012