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Power crisis: No immunity from power cuts for ruling elite

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
In May, the Senate panel had recommended ending load-shedding exemption to the country's ruling elite and suggested that only hospitals and sensitive military installations should receive constant electric supply.

Resolution against drone attacks in Pak Parliament

Zee News - ‎2 hours ago‎
Resolution against drone attacks in Pak Parliament Islamabad: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has submitted a resolution against US drone attacks in the National Assembly.

Provinces asked to take over projects

DAWN.com - ‎5 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the reconstituted National Economic Council (NEC), presided over by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday, remained divided over two major issues.

Apple unveils new operating system iOS 7 for iPhones

Business Today - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks about the new iOS 7 during the keynote address of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 10, 2013, in San Francisco.

GDP target couldn't be met, economic survey today

The News International - ‎4 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey will be made public later today by the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Geo news reported. The Economic Survey highlights failures in almost all sectors of the economy.

Leading Video Game Companies Hold News Conferences To Open E3

Getty Images - ‎25 minutes ago‎
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 10: Jack Tretton, President and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America speaks at the Sony Playstation E3 2013 press conference on June 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Mumbai building collapse: Five dead, several feared trapped

Zee News - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Mumbai building collapse: Five dead, several feared trapped Mumbai: At least five people died and seven others were injured when in a five-storey building collapsed in central Mumbai's Mahim area yesterday after two days of incessant rains in the city.

Turkish police storm Taksim Square

Aljazeera.com - ‎15 minutes ago‎
Riot police fire teargas as protesters fight back government attempt to cleanse area of signs of 'occupation'. Last Modified: 11 Jun 2013 08:08.

Intelligence official says US spy program will remain despite backlash at home ...

Calgary Herald - ‎16 minutes ago‎
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration considered whether to charge a government contractor with leaking classified surveillance secrets while it defended the broad U.S.

Queen visits Philip in hospital

Belfast Telegraph - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Duke of Edinburgh has spent a fifth night in hospital recovering from an exploratory operation on his abdomen. Also in this Section.

Flight from Los Angeles to Texas diverted to Phoenix after phone bomb threat

Fox News - ‎1 hour ago‎
The FBI says they found no threats aboard a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted to Phoenix Monday after a telephone bomb threat.

Fresh adjustments: Zafarul Haq appointed Senate house leader

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan is the new opposition leader in the upper house of Parliament while Senator Raja Zafarul Haq has been appointed leader of the house in the Senate.

Ephedrine case: Court issues Lashari's arrest warrants

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
The court ordered to distribute copies of the challan among the accused and adjourned the case till June 22. PHOTO: FILE. RAWALPINDI: The Control of Narcotics Substances (CNS) Court on Monday issued permanent arrest warrants for former federal ...

BOJ Gov Kuroda: Not Necessary For BOJ To Extend Fixed-Rate Fund Supplying ...

Wall Street Journal - ‎9 minutes ago‎
TOKYO--Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Tuesday he doesn't feel it necessary for the central bank to extend the duration of its fixed-rate fund supplying operations beyond one year, for now.

Pre-budget concerns shear 208 points from 100-index

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
The Karachi Stock Exchange benchmark 100-share index witnessed correction with a decline of 208.22 points to 22,150.74 points on pre-budget concerns, dealers said.

Indian Airforce violates Pakistani Airspace

The News International - ‎31 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD : Indian Fighter Jets violated Pakistani airspace a little before 11 AM on Tuesday, Geo News reported. Indian Fighter Jets violated Pakistani airispace on Tuesday at 10:41 AM, flying withing Pakistani territory for a little over a minute near Head ...

Power puzzle: SC flabbergasted: shortfall 30%, load shedding 50%

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
Despite the fact that the electricity generation shortfall stands at about 30%, the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) has been resorting to load shedding lasting more than half a day.

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Business Recorder (blog) - ‎41 minutes ago‎
image COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's central bank has told commercial banks to cut the interest rate charged on credit card advances by 4 percentage points in a bid to reduce other lending rates, the deputy governor said on Tuesday.

Misbah slams Pakistan batsmen after latest defeat

The Express Tribune - ‎46 minutes ago‎
One day it is 'Pakistan Zindabad' (long live Pakistan), the next day it is boos, says Misbah. By AFP. Published: June 11, 2013.

India enter pre-quarters of World Team Squash C'ship

Press Trust of India - ‎24 minutes ago‎
New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) The Indian men's squash team dished out a dominating performance to notch up a commanding 3-0 win over Finland and enter the pre-quarters of the World Team Championship in Mulhouse, France.

Games, POA elections to be held in time: PSB

The Nation - ‎6 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Director General Syed Amir Hamza Gillani made it clear that the forthcoming National Games will be held as per schedule while interim committee of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) headed by Asif Bajwa ...

Margalla Festival concludes

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will make all-out efforts to promote regional cultures of Pakistan in the metropolis. CDA Chairman Syed Tahir Shahbaz stated this at the concluding ceremony of Margalla Festival here on Sunday.

Jiah Khan suicide case: Suraj Pancholi sent to police custody till June 13

IBNLive - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Mumbai: Suraj Pancholi, the son of actor Aditya Pancholi, who has been arrested by the Mumbai police in connection with Jiah Khan's suicide case will remain in custody till June 13.

Medical Milestone: Two-year-old gets a heart bypass

The Express Tribune - ‎6 hours ago‎
LAHORE: For the first time in Pakistan's medical history, a team of cardiac surgeons from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology conducted a successful by-pass operation on a two-and-a-half years old boy.

Residents want ban on garbage dumping

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎10 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: People have expressed concerns over dumping of garbage in residential area, which is troublesome for them and could be a cause of outbreak of different diseases.

Wacom's new product

The Nation - ‎4 hours ago‎
LAHORE (PR): Wacom is all set to launch its latest offering in pen tablets, the Cintiq13HD in Pakistan via its distributor-partner of 13 years, Texitech.

Microsoft hypes next-gen Xbox One games at E3

The Seattle Times - ‎18 minutes ago‎
The company focused on how cloud computing will make games for its next-generation Xbox One console more immersive during its Monday presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the gaming industry's annual trade show.

iTunes Radio: Apple announces music streaming service

IBNLive - ‎59 minutes ago‎
New York: Apple unveiled an Internet radio service called iTunes Radio on Monday and said the service will personalise listeners' music based on what they've listened to and what they've purchased on iTunes.

Apple redefines the professional PC with the new Mac Pro

Sin Chew Jit Poh - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Apple presented its new Mac Pro during the keynote of the annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Photo courtesy: AFP RELAXNEWS/ All rights reserved.

Smartphones shake website world

Hindustan Times - ‎56 minutes ago‎
Internet giants from Google and Facebook to Yahoo and Zynga are scrambling to adapt to an online world where people reach for smartphones or tablets instead of traditional computers.

China to Launch 15-day Manned Space Mission

Voice of America - ‎2 hours ago‎
China is taking the next step towards its ambitious goal of building its own space station, with the launch of its longest-ever manned space mission.

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield announces retirement

New Zealand Herald - ‎1 hour ago‎
Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut who captured worldwide attention with his stunning photos of Earth and educational videos from space, has announced his retirement.

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