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Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎33 minutes ago‎
UNITED NATIONS, June 10 (APP): The head of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has congratulated Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on his assumption of office, with a pledge of the world body's development network's continued support to ...

Militants Kill 6 in NATO Convoy Attack in Pakistan

Voice of America - ‎30 minutes ago‎
Officials in Pakistan say militants have attacked a NATO convoy in the northwestern part of the country, killing four people. The attack happened Monday near Jamrud, in the Khyber district located along the Afghan border.

PSB not to impose ad-hoc on sports federations, associations: DG

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Director General Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Syed Amir Hamza Gilani Monday said members of some sports federations and associations were issuing false and fabricated statements, alleging the board to instigate the persons...

NSA contractor risks steep jail time for data leak

Boston.com
9 minutes ago
Written by
Kimberly Dozier
WASHINGTON (AP) - The man who gave classified documents to reporters, making public two sweeping US surveillance programs and touching off a national debate on privacy versus security, has revealed his own identity.

Economic Survey to be launched Tuesday

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): The Economic Survey of Pakistan for the outgoing fiscal year 2012-13 will be launched here on Tuesday (June 11).

Sri Lanka's Malinga wins plaudits in defeat

gulfnews.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
London: Lasith Malinga almost beat the odds to win the match for Sri Lanka against New Zealand at Cardiff on Sunday and the talk among all the teams here is about how to play out his ten overs without losing a wicket.

Taliban attackers killed after battle at NATO

Brisbane Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Seven killed: Afghan security personnel at the site of an attack on NATO's airport headquarters. Photo: Reuters. At least seven heavily armed Taliban insurgents targeted NATO's airport headquarters with rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles and at least ...

Yeddyurappa hopeful of BJP leaders convincing 'upset' Advani

Hindustan Times - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Terming Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani's decision to quit from all key post in the party as a very 'unfortunate' political development, former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Monday expressed hope that saffron brigade ...

Istanbul protesters redefine the label 'chapul,' or looter

Washington Post
25 minutes ago
Written by
Melinda Henneberger
“Every day, I'm capuling” has become a mantra for Turkish demonstrators. (Patrick Adams for the Washington Post). For someone who called Istanbul home until recently, the ongoing protests there seem surreal.

One dead in Saudi unrest: fire and violence engulf Indonesian consulate

Al-Bawaba - ‎1 hour ago‎
A woman was killed and a consulate building set on fire as upto 8,000 Indonesian expatriate workers protested in Saudi Arabia, Al Jazeera reported.

Duke of Edinburgh celebrates 92nd birthday in hospital

The Times (subscription) - ‎28 minutes ago‎
The Duke of Edinburgh has received the good wishes of the Prime Minister as he celebrates his 92nd birthday in hospital. Gun salutes were also fired to mark the Duke's milestone, as the Queen's consort spent a fourth day in hospital after exploratory ...

A litmus test for the PTI

The Express Tribune (blog) - ‎3 hours ago‎
IK is confident his party will use his clout to make K-P a model province for the rest of Pakistan. PHOTO: FILE. Finally, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has managed to assume power in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) after the decisive May 11 elections.

Rafiq Rajwana strong candidate for Governor Punjab

Frontier Post - ‎6 hours ago‎
LAHORE: Following Punjab Governor Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood's resignation, the PML-N has kicked off consultation of selection of a new face for the slot, FP news desk reported.

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

Business Recorder (blog) - ‎4 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: Three ships C.V MSC Clementina, M.T Argent Theresa and M.T Lahore carrying container and furnace oil were allotted berths at Qasim International Container Terminal and Fotco Oil Terminal respectively at Port Qasim on Sunday, port ...

NATIONAL - Power outages intensify as shortfall exceeds 4000MW - June 10 ...

The Nation - ‎2 hours ago‎
People across the country continue to undergo worst ever electricity loadshedding in the scorching heat with power shortfall exceeding 4,000 mega watts on Monday and the duration of loadshedding rising to 18 hours a day in most areas.

Lab lacking

The News International - ‎12 hours ago‎
The Chandka Medical College Hospital in Larkana lacks a good laboratory. The existing lab works only for a few hours everyday. Only a few tests, with debatable results, can be conducted in the lab causing problems for both doctors and patients.

Czech central bank says May CPI a downward risk to predict

Business Recorder - ‎2 hours ago‎
image PRAGUE: Czech consumer prices grew less than expected in May mainly due to a drop in phone bills, fuel prices and a slow seep-through of a January hike in cigarette taxes, the central bank said on Monday.

FOREX-Dollar rallies vs yen on Japan data, S&P US credit revision

Reuters - ‎56 minutes ago‎
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:10am EDT. * Dollar regains footing versus yen. * Stabilizing stocks, better U.S. data help dollar. * Uncertainty on Fed stimulus withdrawal remains.

ICC Champions Trophy 2013 LIVE: South Africa vs Pakistan

Zee News - ‎1 hour ago‎
ICC Champions Trophy 2013 LIVE: South Africa vs Pakistan Zee Media Bureau Live updates from the Champions Trophy match being played between South Africa and Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Royal CC bags T20 Trophy

Business Recorder - ‎2 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: Royal Cricket Club (RCC) bagged the trophy of All Karachi Twenty20 Cricket Tournament when they registered an exciting five-run victory over Hamdam CC in the final at Quaid-e- Azam Park Stadium, Steel Township here on Sunday.

Kundra shocked by suspension

The News International - ‎50 minutes ago‎
NEW DELHI: Kundra, who owns 11.7 percent of the franchise, said he was shocked by the suspension, saying "accusations were made against me without proof, by people in powerful positions".

RAC holds Seraiki cultural show

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
The Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in collaboration with the Seraiki Students Federation, Federal Urdu University, Islamabad, organised a Cultural Show.

Heidi Klum puts fashion aside as TV's 'Talent' judge

Ahram Online - ‎3 hours ago‎
German supermodel Heidi Klum, who has strutted from the runway to entrepreneur and reality TV host, will now try her hand as a judge on NBC's television competition show "America's Got Talent.

The Tony Awards Get Kinky

New Yorker (blog) - ‎45 minutes ago‎
The sixty-seventh annual Antoinette Perry Awards were handed out last night, and they began with Neil Patrick Harris dissing Shia LaBeouf.

Measles claims one more life in Lahore

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
LAHORE: Another child died of measles in the Mayo Hospital here on Sunday. Giving measles update during the last 24 hours, Dr Jafar Ilyas, Additional Director General Vector Board Diseases, Punjab, said that the number of deaths in the Punjab had risen ...

Viral disease perishes over 20 peacocks in Thar

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
MITHI: The mysterious viral disease that perished dozens of beautiful bird peacock in desert district Tharparkar during hot weather before the start of monsoon rains last year, has once again killed over 20 birds in different villages during last three days.

Watermelon can reduce sunstroke

The News International - ‎36 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Watermelon can reduce sunstroke and do much more to cool getaway during the blistering summer heat. According to a new study watermelon could help prevent heart disease by halting the build-up of harmful cholesterol and also be a helpful ...

Campaign against lane violation begins

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
Lane and line discipline is route to safety, said DIG Dr Muhammed Shafiq while launching two-week briefing campaign against the use of second lane by motorists here.

What to expect from Apple WWDC: Rumor roundup

Washington Post
17 minutes ago
Written by
Hayley Tsukayama
Apple's chief executive Tim Cook is due to kick off Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference Monday with his annual keynote speech.

Google's Rumored Waze Wager and Other News You Need to Know

Mashable
17 minutes ago
Written by
Stan Schroeder
Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

World Oceans Day Observed

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - ‎11 minutes ago‎
Let us work together to create new waves of action for ocean sustainability - for people and the planet, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a message marking World Oceans Day.

Deforestation reefs' worst threat

ScienceAlert - ‎Jun 9, 2013‎
The study found that deforestation will have a greater impact on Madagascar's reefs than climate change. Image: Vlad61/Shutterstock.

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