KASHMOR: Some units of Guddu Thermal Power Plant tripped on Sunday, suspending power supply to parts of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan reported. WAPDA sources said that a technical fault triggered the suspension of electricity supply, adding that it was being fixed by concerned technical staff. Power supply to various cities of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan [...]
Balochistan conundrum: Khan of Kalat’s return is a distant possibility
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Khan of Kalat Mir Agha Suleman Daud. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: An initiative by the Balochistan caretaker chief minister, Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Barozai, to facilitate the return of self-exiled Khan of Kalat Mir Agha Suleman Daud from the United Kingdom failed primarily because of a lack of trust. “The initiative could not succeed due to a [...]
NP head a contender for CM slot in Balochistan
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Dr Abdul Malik Baloch (C).—File Photo QUETTA: Because of differences among PML-N MPAs-elect over the selection of Balochistan’s next chief minister, National Party chief Dr Abdul Malik Baloch has appeared as a strong candidate for the post. According to sources, the PML-N leadership has decided to give the post to Dr Baloch and its leader [...]
Abercrombie controversy shows how easy it is to “brand” our fellow humans
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The firestorm over Abercrombie Fitch’s refusal to sell larger-sized clothes for women has shown how easy it is to “brand” other people — even when you’re trying to do the opposite. The controversy was ignited by a May 3 Business Insider article published this month which cited a 2006 interview in which AF CEO Michael [...]
Wells Fargo donates $100000 to Oklahoma tornado victims
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SAN FRANCISCO — Wells Fargo Company announced Thursday that it is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to assist individuals and families affected by last week’s devastating tornado in Moore and surrounding areas. Wells Fargo will waive late fees for affected Oklahoma customers in FEMA disaster areas from May 21-28 on credit cards and [...]
Beachgoers chased from New Jersey by hurricane damage head to Delmarva …
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“It’s become very apparent that we have a lot of new people coming in who have never been to Rehoboth before,” Ragan said. “Nobody wants to profit from anyone’s misfortune, but it looks like it’s going to be an awesome year.” Blue Moon’s new customers are tourists who typically vacation along the Jersey shore, where [...]
Hundreds protest genetically modified foods
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Several hundred people flocked to Center City on Saturday afternoon to join voices around the world in protesting genetically modified food and Monsanto, the agricultural corporation that is a leading producer of engineered seeds. “March Against Monsanto” took place in more than 250 cities around the country, as well as in more around the world, [...]
Split accounts when you and spouse split up
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I immediately called up the creditor and paid off the balance and the creditor closed the account due to the lack of payments. This one account killed my credit score. I also found two old accounts on my credit report that are both still active but I have not used them for years. Both accounts [...]
Four Top SAC Executives Receive Subpoenas in Probe
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Stone Temple Pilots Suing Ex-Frontman Scott Weiland
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