PESHAWAR: The gold touched the record highs in Peshawar, as its per tola price reached at Rs35,300, Geo News reported Wednesday.
According to Sarrafa Association, the gold price was Rs34,700/tola three days ago in the city now it has soared to Rs35,300 registering an increase of Rs600.
According to Sarrafa Association, the increase in the gold prices have caused decrease in its sale.
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PESHAWAR: NWFP Government has postponed matriculation practicals for which new schedule will be announced later.
NWFP Government issued a circular to all private and government schools, including independent, semi-independent and missionary schools to remain closed till October 25. Thse schools will re-open on October 26.
MBBS Examination has been suspended in Peshawar?s Khyber Medical College, and Ayub Medical College in Abbotabad, while exams for Bachelors of Technology have also been delayed.
Similarly, entry tests for Master?s classes in Peshawar University have been cancelled.
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ISLAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Wednesday said India would be responsible for any further Mumbai attacks-like incident if they occur in the country.
Talking to media here, he said India is involved in worsening the situation in Balochistan, which could be borne out with clear-cut evidences.
Jundullah?s Chief Abdul Malik Regi is in Afghanistan and Iran has been apprised of his hideout, he informed.
Commenting upon the Indian allegations, Malik warned against them, saying Indian Home Minister should see about their home first, as it is beset with flaws and failings, adding criticizing Pakistan would not set their issues right.
Rehman Malik stressed that Pakistan may give well-substantiated threats better than those India gave, adding Pakistani offer regarding negotiations should not be deemed as its frailty.
If Indian Home Minister fears fresh Mumbai-like attacks in his country, then it should provide information to Pakistan 48 hours in advance, he maintained.
Malik said security scanners would be installed in the federal capital by 25 of the current month.
He also revealed that some serving and retired personnel of the FC have been taken in custody in connection with the investigations of suicide attack at WFP.
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ISLSMABAD: The first Hajj flight of PIA carrying 468 pilgrims left for Madina Munawara from Islamabad Benazir International Airport on Wednesday.
The transportation of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia will be completed by November 21.
The return of Hajj pilgrims will commence from December 2 and will be completed by January 1.
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ISLAMABAD: Friends of former attorney-general Latif Khosa may try to stage a rally at the Supreme Court building on Wednesday when he appears before t
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Karachi
The Mehsud tribesmen living in Sohrab Goth have denied the Karachi police?s claims that Akhtar Zaman Mehsud, the alleged Amir of Tehre
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LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly (PA) Ch Zaheerud Din has unanimously been elected as Chairman Public Accounts Committee (PAC) one.
It was a long standing demand of opposition to give the charge of PAC to opposition to follow the central government. Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan addressing a press conference here at his assembly chamber on Wednesday said that Punjab government has taken decision to give the PAC chairmanship to opposition to follow the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.
Ch Zaheerud Din said on the occasion that it was honor to him and he thanked government for its democratic spirit. He said that he always gave importance to committee members for their consultation. He said that he would not disappoint the government over his selection.
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Kids who play videogames for more than an hour a day increase their chances of having wrist and finger pain, a new study has found.
The lead au
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MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly session to elect the new leader of the house will be held on Thursday, 22nd October.
The assembly session would be held with Shah Ghulam Qadir presiding over at 10am.
Raja Farooq Hyder Khan of Muslim Conference and Haji Yaqoob Khan are contesting for the slot of 9th Premier of Azad Kashmir.
Secretary Assembly has issued the list of candidates contesting for the Prime Minister slot.
Security has been beefed up in Muzaffarabad, besides snap checking arrangements at entry points to capital. Security passes have also been issued to relevant people enter the Assembly Secretariat.
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Islamabad
The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage, Lok Virsa, has postponed its two mega festivals to be held in the months of
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