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Several parts of Karachi plunge into darkness after power failure

Web Desk Apr 2, 2017

KARACHI: Several parts of Karachi plunged into darkness after a major breakdown took place in the electricity supply system of K-Electric, ARY News reported. A unit of Bin Qasim power generation plant and an extra high tension line of K-Electric developed ‘a technical fault. Almost 40 percent of the megapolis was deprived of electricity supply for several hours since 5:00pm in the evening. The affected areas include Old City areas, FC Area, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Karimabad, DHA Phase IV, North Karachi, Korangi,…

Karachi plunges into darkness; two kids electrocuted amid heavy rainfall

Web Desk Jun 28, 2016

Pakistan

KARACHI: Karachi has plunged into darkness with the first spell of monsoon rain, while two children were electrocuted to death on Tuesday amid heavy rainfall, ARY News reported.

Keepers of the flame: Taiwan keeps the art of fire fishing alive

Reuters Jun 28, 2016

Sports

TAIPEI: Under the darkness of the night sky, a small group of Taiwan fishermen set sail off the northeast coast, light a fire on the end of a bamboo stick using chemicals and wait for the fish to come.