Influential US rock star Don Everly dies at 84

Los Angeles, (AFP/APP):US country rock pioneer Don Everly, who was the surviving half of the Everly Brothers, has died aged 84 after a career delighting fans with a string of hits such as “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie.” His death in the […]

Haiti quake toll rises as gangs hamper aid efforts

PortauPrince, (AFP/APP):The death toll in the major earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14 has risen to 2,207, authorities said Sunday, as attacks on aid convoys have complicated efforts to bring relief to survivors. “New bodies have been found in the south,” said a statement […]

Nordqvist wins women’s British Open to claim third major

Carnoustie, United Kingdom, (AFP/APP):Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist won her third major title with a final round 69 to finish on 12-under par at the Women’s British Open at Carnoustie on Sunday. Nordqvist, winner of the 2009 LPGA Championship and the 2017 Evian Championship, finished one shot […]

Army Chief attends funeral prayers of martyred Captain Kashif

RAWALPINDI, (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday attended Namaz-e-Janaza (funeral prayers) of Shaheed Captain Kashif at Rawalpindi. Captain Kashif embraced Shahadat last night when a vehicle of security forces struck an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists in Tobo, […]

SAARC-CCI seeks global support to rebuild Afghanistan

LAHORE, (APP):South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation-Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC-CCI) Sunday called upon the international community to play its effective role in rebuilding of Afghanistan and extend financial support and make investments there enabling the region’s poorest state to grow economically. SAARC-CCI President […]

Five held for pilfering electricity

SARGODHA, (APP):Police claimed on Sunday to have arrested five people on the charge of stealing electricity and meter tampering. The FESCO task force along with police conducted raids in Chak No 135-NB,148-NB,113-SB and caught five people red-handed while stealing electricity from main transmission lines. The […]

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