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35 dead after blast at Russian fuel station

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Moscow, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): At least 35 people were killed in an explosion that created a huge fire ball at a fuel station in Russia’s remote Caucasus republic of Dagestan, spurring condolences from President Vladimir Putin. Images distributed by the emergencies ministry showed burnt-out cars […]

GB Governor calls on Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Governor Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah Tuesday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and congratulated him on assuming the charge of Caretaker PM. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar thanked the GB Governor on extending best wishes to him. The GB Governor said selection of […]

Search for survivors after Indian floods, landslides kill 65

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Dehradun, India, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): Rescuers searched Tuesday for people feared missing in floods and landslides that have killed at least 65 in India, including 11 who died in the collapse of a popular temple. Days of torrential downpours have washed away vehicles, demolished buildings […]

Spain’s parliament opens under cloud of uncertainty

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Madrid, Aug 15 (AFP/APP): Just over three weeks after Spain’s inconclusive snap election, parliament reconvenes on Thursday under a cloud of political uncertainty which could end in a fresh poll later this year. The 350 lawmakers elected on July 23 will gather in Madrid for […]

ANF seizes 207 kg drugs in 15 operations

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting 15 operations across the country managed to recover 207 kg drugs and arrested 18 accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Tuesday. He informed that operations were conducted in Islamabad, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Quetta, Peshawar, D.I.Khan, […]

FAISALABAD: Motorcyclist killed in road mishap

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FAISALABAD, Aug 14 (APP): A sexagenarian motorcyclist was killed in a road mishap in the area of Ghulam Muhammad Abad police station. A spokesman for Rescue-1122 said here on Monday that a speeding car hit a motorcycle near Paradise Marriage Hall on Small Estate Road. […]

Kakar resigns from Senate seat

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday tendered his resignation from his Senate seat. According to an official notification issued here, the decision has come as a result of his unwavering commitment to maintaining a principled stance of neutrality upon assuming the role of […]

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