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Mining in reserved area endangering wildlife species

CHITRAL: Mining activities being undertaken in the Nerdat Gol community conserved area near Chitral city have endangered the population of some rich species of wildlife, including snow leopard and Kashmir Markhor. The local community members have expressed their reservations over the grant of lease by the mineral development department to an investor for mining of […]

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PIA grounds 11 aircraft due to lack of spare parts

RAWALPINDI: Pakis­tan International Airlines (PIA) has grounded 11 aircraft, including three of its Boeing 777s, as the national flag carrier faces a serious financial crisis due to the uncontrolled flight of dollars and increase in prices of petroleum products. According to sources, the airline, which operates around 30 aircraft, has been facing serious difficulties in

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Interview process at UoC stayed by court

PESHAWAR: A divisional bench of Peshawar High Court (PHC) granted status quo against re-interviews scheduled for Tuesday (Aug 21) on 16 posts of lecturers and stopped any adverse actions against petitioners on Monday. Khalid Rehman Advocate argued before the bench, comprising of Justice Muhammad Ijaz Sabi and Justice Dr. Khursheed Iqbal Mehrun Nisa along, that

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