Gul Bahao’s fuel pack could run power plants: Nargis

KARACHI: Nargis Latif, Managing Trustee of Gul Bahao had a detailed meeting with Vice-Chancellor of Hamdard University Dr Nasim A. Khan at the university campus at Madina-tul- Hikmat where she gave an elaborate account of Gul Bahao’s Research Centre in Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
Nargis claimed that the centre has succeeded in providing answers to problems of waste management of one of the largest cities of the world i.e. Karachi. What is more, several of the products developed there are geared towards changing the economy as well.
According to her, Gul Hahaos latest innovations include fuel pack, a low cost energy sources for running power plants, and Choora Chara, fodder for livestock.

Illegal exam center scam termed “the tip of the iceberg”

Karachi: The raid on illegal examination center in Shah Faisal Colony Karachi on Thursday was just the tip of the iceberg as such malpractices are widespread in various areas of Karachi, said sources in Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), adding dozens of ‘agents’ are working to provide their illegal services to students for getting desirable results in Matriculation exams.

“Black sheep in BESK mint up to Rs100 million every year by extending their services wealthy and influential students and their parents to get them good grades in exams in connivance with corrupt staff and officials. A student has to pay about Rs3000 for getting ‘passed marks’ or above in one paper while up to Rs20000 for getting all papers cleared. For getting better grade a candidate has to pay a bribe of about Rs5000 per paper.”

Illegal exam center scam termed “the tip of the iceberg”

Karachi: The raid on illegal examination center in Shah Faisal Colony Karachi on Thursday was just the tip of the iceberg as such malpractices are widespread in various areas of Karachi, said sources in Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), adding dozens of ‘agents’ are working to provide their illegal services to students for getting desirable results in Matriculation exams.

“Black sheep in BESK mint up to Rs100 million every year by extending their services wealthy and influential students and their parents to get them good grades in exams in connivance with corrupt staff and officials. A student has to pay about Rs3000 for getting ‘passed marks’ or above in one paper while up to Rs20000 for getting all papers cleared. For getting better grade a candidate has to pay a bribe of about Rs5000 per paper.”

Illegal exam center scam termed “the tip of the iceberg”

Karachi: The raid on illegal examination center in Shah Faisal Colony Karachi on Thursday was just the tip of the iceberg as such malpractices are widespread in various areas of Karachi, said sources in Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), adding dozens of ‘agents’ are working to provide their illegal services to students for getting desirable results in Matriculation exams.

“Black sheep in BESK mint up to Rs100 million every year by extending their services wealthy and influential students and their parents to get them good grades in exams in connivance with corrupt staff and officials. A student has to pay about Rs3000 for getting ‘passed marks’ or above in one paper while up to Rs20000 for getting all papers cleared. For getting better grade a candidate has to pay a bribe of about Rs5000 per paper.”

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) nabs 7 from Karachi passport office

KARACHI: As many as seven people were arrested after Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided passport office here on Tuesday.According to FIA sources, the people were arrested over corruption allegations including bribing for preparation of fake passports and many others.

Some persons managed to escape during raid while FIA also seized documents from passport office, sources added.When contacted, Director FIA Karachi Circle Meer Zubair confirmed Geo news the FIA raid on passport office but refused to confirm any arrest.

Fire breaks out in textile mill in Ahsan Abad Karachi

KARACHI: A fire broke out in a textile mill near Gulshan-e-Maymar on Tuesday. Fire fighters have reached the scene and trying to douse the fire.

According to fire brigade sources, fire engulfed three floors of the building and half of the building has been collapsed.

Six fire brigade vehicles are trying to extinguish the fire whereas snorkel and more fire tenders have been called at the scene.

CCPO asked to control crimes in public transport

Karachi: On Pasban Help line’s application Provincial Ombudsman has ordered CCPO Karachi to take action against the looting incidents in buses and coaches of Karachi.
A Pasban press release here Monday said dozens of Karachits had complained to Pasban Helpline against growing looting incidents in the buses, minibuses and coaches. It was also reported that in some cases bandits were injuring and killing on resistance.
The release said citizens particularly mentioned five towns namely Lyari, Kaemari, Site, Baldia, and Orangi where on average 15 incidents of looting passengers were being reported daily.
Later on Pasban’s request, the Provincial Ombudsman ordered CCPO Karachi to take action in this regard.