Tuesday, March 29, 2005
US Firm to Build 2 More Desalination Plants in Karachi
According to the company, two water desalination plants will be built in a coastal area of the city. Each will have the capacity to desalinate 25 million gallons daily seawater. Two power plants, each with 20MW capacity, will also be built at the site to run the desalination plants. The water desalination plants will …
Continue reading »Denmark Firm to Build Another Desalination Plant in Karachi
The Provital International Consortium, a Denmark-based entity, has negotiated with the local authorities to install a desalination plant coupled with a hybrid power plant in the coastal area of Keamari Town at an accumulative cost of 120 million euros, disclosed the consortium representative. According to him, the design incorporates the best within the possibilities to …
Continue reading »MS Level French Classes at Karachi University Soon
French educational and scientific Attache Dr Sonia Darack called on Karachi University vice-chancellor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui on Monday and discussed prospects and procedures for KU students to study at French educational institutions. She termed HEC scholarship scheme as the best and unique opportunity for Pakistani students seeking higher education in France. Dr …
Continue reading »Pakistan Sink India as Afridi Spins Magic
MOHAMMAD SAMI and Pakistan’s spin trident bowled with passion, verve and considerable skill to script a famous victory here, thus earning a series draw as India collapsed in shambolic fashion after lunch. From the relative comfort and safety of 108 for one, India were bowled out for 214. Victory was no less than Pakistan …
Continue reading »Pakistan to Train Indian Squash Players
Amidst the growing bonhomie between the two countries, the Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) has given a go ahead for Indian players to train in Pakistan. The federation was responding to requests by national squash bodies from India, Malaysia, Iran, Egypt and Zimbabwe to host their teams for a training tour.
Continue reading »Pakistan Destroy South Korea in Junior Hockey
Pakistan thrashed South Korea 5-2 for their first win, which will be remembered more for the first red card of the tournament. Korean Yoo Min-ho was sent off in the 44th minute for hitting Istiaq Mohamed on the leg in an off-the-ball situation. On the plus side, Imran Warsi scored the first hat-trick of …
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