August 15, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Pakistani Mango and Basmati Rice Festival Inauguration on 14-AUG-13
KUWAIT: It was a wonderful evening when about 35 Diplomats from Multiple countries, Kuwaiti officials and Pakistani community attended the inauguration of Mango and Basmati Rice Festival at Crown Plaza in Al Ahmadi Restaurant. The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kuwait H.E Syed Abrar Hussain & Mrs. Abrar Hussain welcomed guests. Mrs. […]
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August 14, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on 67th Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations at Pakistan Embassy in Kuwait
We need to renew our pledge today that we would come up to the expectations of our great Quaid- H.E Syed Abrar Hussain KUWAIT: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Kuwait H.E Syed Abrar Hussain hoisted the National Flag with National anthem playing in the background in a simple but impressive ceremony […]
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August 13, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Business upbeat during Eid holidays in Kuwait
KUWAIT: The four-day Eid holidays are over and it’s back to work for everyone in Kuwait. Business was generally upbeat and the city’s restaurants were packed with customers during the Eid holidays. Kuwait Times visited various business establishments in Kuwait and asked about their general business assessment during Ramadan and the recent Eid holidays. While […]
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August 11, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Coastguards nab 13 suspects
KUWAIT: Coastguards managed to apprehend 13 people on a boat that snuck its way into territorial waters during extensive campaigns carried out during the Eid Al-Fitr holidays. The boat was spotted 13 miles away from the Kubbar island approaching from southeast, after which a coastguard boat was sent to intercept it. The 13 suspects were […]
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August 11, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Kuwait criticised over jailing of female activist
KUWAIT: US-based advocary group Human Rights Watch has blasted Kuwait over a 20-month jail sentence served on a female online activist for offending His Highness the Amir and urged the Gulf state to end such prosecutions. The appeals court on Wednesday upheld the sentence on Sara Al-Darees for making remarks on Twitter deemed insulting to […]
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August 11, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Message by the prime minister of pakistan on the occasion of minorities’ day, 11th august 2013
PAKISTAN: August 11 is a special day in our national Calendar when we reiterate our commitment to the ideals of the Quaid-e-Azam to continue striving for the protection of the rights of all faiths and bringing them in the mainstream of national life. On this day we reaffirm our pledge to honour the commitment made […]
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August 8, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Father, Son Perish In Traffic Accident
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: A Kuwaiti citizen and his son died and his wife, and another child were severely injured in a horrific traffic accident on the Coastal Sulaibikhat Motorway. A team of rescue men were dispatched to the scene when the Operations Room of the Interior Ministry received report about the accident, indicating all […]
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August 8, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Woman beaten up in parking lot
KUWAIT: Detectives are looking for a young man who beat a woman in the parking lot of a popular mall before escaping. The two had met in a cafe a week ago, but she did not answer his calls. A security source said the victim told police she saw the assailant waiting with another man, […]
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August 8, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Amiri pardon praised by local, world media
KUWAIT: The recent Amiri pardon granted by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to those convicted of defaming his status, was widely praised by local, Arab, and international media. NGOs expressed appreciation towards HH’s gesture yesterday, saying that it embodies HH’s parental spirit towards Kuwaitis, spreading happiness throughout the society during the […]
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August 8, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on UAE Xchange Centre WLL, Ramadan Gold Fiesta Promotion – 2nd Monthly Draw Winners
KUWAIT: UAE Exchange Centre WLL, conducted the 2nd Monthly draw for the ongoing Ramadan Promotion “RAMADAN GOLD FIESTA” on 5th August 2013, at Head Office in the presence of Ministry Officials. 10 Lucky winners were selected, who had won five grams of gold each. Winners for the 2nd Monthly Draw are: – 1. Mr. Zakari […]
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August 5, 2013 by Atif Siddiqui | Comments Off on Mechanic in police net for child labour
KUWAIT: A Syrian mechanic was referred to the deportation department for employing underage compatriots aged around 12 or13 to work in his garage, said security sources, noting that the man took advantage of the kids’ families’ need for money and only gave them KD 2 daily. Case papers indicate that immigration detectives were informed about […]
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