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A place in town for the distressed souls

DUBAI — Villa 18 in Jumeirah has endless stories to tell. Tales of abandoned children, runaway maids, battered and bruised wives, women and children with problems that would touch anyone's emotional chords.

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Pak expats told to keep track of passport expiry

DUBAI — The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai has asked Pakistani expatriates to keep track of the expiry date of their passports so that they do not have to face last-minute hassles before travelling.

Some Indian movie themes are provocative: Pak expats

DUBAI — Pakistan and India appear to be on the verge of establishing a positive relationship following the easing of tension between the two countries. And the media in the two countries definitely had a role to play in the thawing of relations.

Recall of Nicop leaves Pak expats confused

DUBAI — Several Pakistani expats are in a state of confusion following the recent decision taken by the Pakistan Consulate Dubai regarding the recall of National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicops) from the courier company for re-distribution through the consulate.

Trained drivers help reduce accident rate

DUBAI — The Dubai Transport Corporation (DTC) has recorded a low level of accidents in its fleet operations due to its "highly trained drivers and implementation of effective theoretical and practical training courses."

Issuance of Nicop made easy

DUBAI — Pakistanis would no longer have to sweat it out to acquire the National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) following the inauguration of the National Swift Registration Centre (NSRC) at the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday.

Issuance of Nicop made easy

DUBAI - Pakistanis would no longer have to sweat it out to acquire the National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistanis (Nicop) following the inauguration of the National Swift Registration Centre (NSRC) at the Pakistan Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday.

Pak consulate will take on distribution of Nicop, POC

DUBAI — The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai will, this week, take back 20,000 National Identity Cards for Overseas Pakistani (Nicop) and Pakistan Origin Cards (POC) from the courier company responsible for distribution of the cards to the Pakistani community residing in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

Missing the marks and paying the fine

DUBAI — Distressed motorists are lamenting the hefty fines that they have to pay due to the absence of clear markings on a parking space reserved for the disabled in Deira.