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Nestlé Pakistan and Port Qasim Authority Launch Safe Drinking Water Facility with Mayor Murtaza Wahab

What happened: Mayor Murtaza Wahab of Karachi recently opened Nestlé Pakistan’s first clean and safe drinking water facility in Bin Qasim Town. This facility is designed to provide clean water to over 10,000 people every day. The Mayor praised Nestlé’s effort, saying it would greatly benefit the community. What you need to know: Jason Avanceña, […]

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Inaugural Day of the ICA Conference 2024 at FCCU: A Landmark in Climate Communication and Advocacy

Forman Christian College University (FCCU) hosted the first-ever International Communication Association (ICA) Conference on its campus today, bringing together global leaders, scholars, and advocates in climate communication. The event marked a historic milestone as ICA partnered with FCCU, symbolizing a shared commitment to bridging academic research with public engagement in addressing pressing climate challenges. Forman

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Police Bust International Drug Network in Lahore, Seize Cocaine Worth Rs. 150 Million

What Happened: Police busted an international drug trafficking ring in Lahore, arresting including actoress Nigar Chaudhry foreign and local suspects, and seizing cocaine, ecstasy, and heroin worth Rs150 million. What you need to know: The Organised Crime Unit (OCU) of the police claims to have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, arresting three foreign nationals

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Fawad Chaudhry: Imran Khan’s Ties with Trump Family Date Back to 1980s

What Happened: Fawad Chaudhry claims Imran Khan’s ties with the Trump family began in the 1980s, citing photos with Ivana Trump as evidence of their long-standing connection. What you need to know: Former PTI minister Fawad Chaudhry has claimed that Imran Khan’s connection with the Trump family goes back to the 1980s. In a recent

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Palestinian Journalist Condemns Israel’s Forced Evacuations in Gaza

What Happened: Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda condemns Israel’s forced evacuations in Gaza, highlighting severe humanitarian concerns as residents face violence, resource shortages, and overcrowding. What you need to know: Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda has reacted to Israel’s recent evacuation directives for Gaza, pointing out that northern areas, especially those still densely populated, have been under

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‘Smog is the result of our sins,’ says ulama council

What Happened: Lahore’s air quality briefly reached hazardous levels, prompting school closures, work-from-home policies, and government actions, while citizens criticized the lack of effective measures but the ulama council thinks that smog is the result of our sins. What you need to know: Lahore briefly became one of the most polluted cities in the world,

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Engineering graduate offers to work for free after applying for over 300 jobs

What Happened: Indian student Swetha Kothandan offered to work for free to secure a job in the UK before her graduate visa expires, sparking debate about exploitation and job security. What you need to know: Swetha Kothandan, an Indian student with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Leicester, resorted to offering to

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KU students develop world’s smallest nebuliser

What Happened: University of Karachi Pharmacy students have created an affordable, eco-friendly, and portable rechargeable nebuliser, making respiratory therapy more accessible. What you need to know: Final-year Pharmacy students from the University of Karachi have developed the world’s smallest rechargeable nebuliser, aimed at offering portable respiratory therapy to people with breathing issues. This innovative device

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Female Security Guard Accuses Colleagues of Gang-Rape at University of Sahiwal

What Happened: A female security guard at the University of Sahiwal has accused five colleagues of gang-rape on campus, alleging the university administration covered up the incident. What you need to know: A female security guard at the University of Sahiwal, employed by a private company, has filed a gang-rape case against five of her

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Man Arrested for Forcing Girl to Drink Acid After Rejection

What Happened: A young man has been arrested for forcing a 16-year-old girl to drink acid after she rejected his marriage proposal, leaving her in critical condition. What you need to know: Farid Town police have arrested a young man for allegedly forcing a 16-year-old girl to drink acid after she rejected his marriage proposal

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