ISLAMABAD, (Milat + APP): Twelve early harvest energy generation projects will be completed by the end of next year under China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to Radio Pakistan ,these energy generation projects will produce over 5000 MW of electricity and help overcome demand supply gap in the country. These projects include Sahiwal coal fired […]
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12 energy projects to be completed by end 2018 under CPEC
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Two Palestinians killed near Gaza-Egypt border: Hamas
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, (Millat + APP/AFP) – Two Palestinians were killed and five wounded overnight near the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, the Islamist movement Hamas which runs the Palestinian enclave said Thursday, blaming an Israeli strike. Gaza health ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said they were hit by an Israeli strike on […]
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NBP Exchange Rates
KARACHI, (Millat + APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Thursday issued the following exchange rates: Selling Buying Buying TT & OD TT Clean OD/T.CHQ U.S.A. 104.60 104.40 104.19 U.K. 130.91 130.66 130.39 EURO 111.80 111.59 111.36 CANADA 79.52 79.36 79.16 SWITZERLAND 105.09 104.89 104.61 AUSTRALIA 79.75 79.59 79.39 SWEDEN 11.83 […]
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9/11 mastermind tells Obama attacks were America’s fault
WASHINGTON, (Millat + APP/AFP) – The self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11 attacks wrote to former president Barack Obama to tell him 9/11 was a direct result of American foreign policy and the deaths of innocent people it has caused. The 18-page letter was addressed to “the head of the snake, Barack Obama,” leader of […]
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Thousands celebrate Hindu Thaipusam festival in Malaysia
BATU CAVES, Malaysia, (Millat + APP/AFP) – More than a million Hindus gathered in temples across Malaysia on Thursday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers to showcase devotion to the deity Lord Murugan. Massive crowds descended on the stunning Batu Caves temple complex on the outskirts […]
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Indonesia accepts Australian apology over military row
JAKARTA, (Millat + APP/AFP) – Indonesia said it had accepted an Australian apology after teaching materials deemed offensive to Jakarta led to a partial suspension of ties, as the neighbours sought to end their latest row. The dispute erupted last month when the Indonesian armed forces announced it was putting military cooperation with Australia on […]