Rahul Dravid makes a new record of 200 catches in Test cricket

Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid on Monday made a new record of 200 catches in his Test career.

Rahul Dravid took his 200th catch of Dale Steyn off Harbhajan Singh, diving in a flash to his left, during South Africa’s first innings in the ongoing second Test against India at Sahara Kingsmead Stadium here. Dravid now tops the list of most number of catches in Test cricket. He registered the feat in his 149th match. Former Australia opener Mark Waugh is at the second spot with 181 catches from 128 Tests, followed by Australia skipper Ricky Ponting (174), former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming (171) and West Indian batting great Brian Lara (164).

Troops kill eight militants in Orakzai

Staff Report

ORAKZAI AGENCY: Eight Taliban militants were killed in a clash with security forces in Orakzai Agency on Saturday.

According to reports, militants stormed a security convoy which retaliated, killing eight attackers on the spot.

Three soldiers were injured in the ambush.

Security forces surrounded the area and launched a search operation against the suspected militants.

In the ongoing offensive, so far more than 800 militants have been killed by security forces since March 23, 2010.

In addition, 80 soldiers embraced martyrdom while fighting. Trend Pk

Energy crisis: Power-loom owners hoist black flags

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FAISALABAD: Power-loom owners of Faisalabad on Tuesday hoisted black flags to register their protest against the ongoing energy and yarn crises in Punjab.

They said two-day weekly blockage of gas had pushed the industry to the verge of destruction.

“More than 50, 000 daily wagers have become jobless due to the prevailing crises,” say Power-loom owners. Trend Pk

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

Price hike troubles children – Trend Pk VIDEO

The recent price hike row has multiplied the troubles of the commoner all across the country. Due to the ongoing price hike, the children of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have suffered more than the elders. Yasin Kamran highlights the problems of KP’s children. (November 1, 2010)

KESC closes unit of Bin Qasim Plant

Staff Report

KARACHI: The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has closed Unit No 4 of Bin Qasim Power Plant over gas shortage, raising fears that it may further raise the load shedding hours.

According to KESC sources, the company is faced with constant gas shortage, due to which it had to shut down one unit of the Bin Qasim Plant.

The closure of the unit led to further reduction of 200 MW, bringing to 700 MW the overall power shortfall in Karachi.

Sources added that five to 14 hours of unscheduled outages are already being carried out in residential areas.

On the other hand, a KESC spokesman claimed that the closure would not disturb the ongoing load shedding schedule. Trend Pk

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