After bitter election, Brazil seeks unity in World Cup glory

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 23 (AFP/APP):A sea of streamers and mini-Brazilian flags flutters over Freedom Alley, one of myriad narrow streets criss-crossing Rio de Janeiro’s biggest favela, Rocinha, which decks itself out in World Cup splendor every four years. But residents vetoed a graffiti portrait […]

China produces world’s largest 16-megawatt wind turbine

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):China’s home-developed 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine rolled off the production line in East China’s Fujian Province on Wednesday. The turbine boasts the world’s largest single-unit capacity and biggest impeller, marking a breakthrough in high-end research and manufacturing to reach world-class levels. With […]

Maulana Fazal calls on PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Amir of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazalur Rehman on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Minister for Communications Maulana Assad Mehmood was also present on the occasion, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release. […]

Waheed Murad’s 39th death anniversary observed

HYDERABAD, Nov 23 (APP):Chocolate Hero and legendary actor Waheed Murad was remembered by his fans on the 39th death anniversary on Wednesday. He was the first Pakistani actor whose films were celebrated Platinum, Diamond, Silver and Golden Jubilee. In this connection, Malak Art promoters in […]

Enhancing employability for graduates biggest challenge: VC GCU

LAHORE, Nov 23 (APP):Government College University (GCU) Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi has said the biggest immediate challenge to universities is enhancing employability of their graduates. Addressing an international conference at the GCU here on Wednesday, he said, “We have been told by […]

European Space Agency names five new astronauts

Paris, Nov 23 (AFP/APP):The European Space Agency unveiled its new class of career astronauts on Wednesday, two women and three men from five different Western European countries. The agency chose France’s Sophie Adenot, Spain’s Pablo Alvarez Fernandez, Britain’s Rosemary Coogan, Belgium’s Raphael Liegeois and Switzerland’s […]

3 die, 4 injured in road mishap near Musafirkhana

BAHAWALPUR, Nov 23 (APP):As many as 3 persons have died and four got injured when a speeding van rammed into a tractor trolley near Musafirkhana here this evening. According to police sources, an APV van was coming from Sadiqabad to Bahawalpur when it rammed into […]

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