Saturday, June 22, 2013

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ISLAMABAD - 25000-strong force deployed to protect nuclear arsenal, NA told ...

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
Pakistan has raised a 25,000-strong special force and put in place extensive measures to protect and manage its strategic assets, including its nuclear arsenal, finance minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday.

Prime Minister for more vigilant, modern policing to weed out crimes, terrorism

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎29 minutes ago‎
LAHORE, June 22 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called for a more vigilant and modern policing coupled with an effective coordination among all relevant institutions to eliminate the menace of terrorism and crimes from the ...

Cook: England ready to deliver

Eurosport.com AU - ‎51 minutes ago‎
Alastair Cook is confident his England team are ready to upset the odds against India on Sunday and finally deliver the country's first one-day international global trophy.

Afghanistan urges Pakistan to free Taleban prisoners if it wants peace

Straits Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
KABUL (Reuters) - Pakistan could secure peace in Afghanistan by releasing dozens of senior Taleban prisoners to help kick-start the process, the Afghan foreign ministry said on Saturday, in remarks that underscore the issues vexing peace talks in Qatar.

A Supermoon, when 'people turn into lunatics'

Sydney Morning Herald - ‎23 minutes ago‎
ONLY ONCE a year Earth, Moon and Sun line up to create the perfect conditions for a so called 'Supermoon'. According to popular folklore, this is the time when "people turn into lunatics", ships run aground and earthquakes rattle our planet.

Arrest of NSA Leaker Seen as Easier Than Transfer to US

New York Times - ‎41 minutes ago‎
HONG KONG - The request from the United States that Hong Kong detain Edward J. Snowden, who has been accused of stealing government secrets, before it seeks his return to America is likely to set off a tangled and protracted fight, with Mr. Snowden ...

Opposition allies vow to end Syria imbalance

Aljazeera.com - ‎25 minutes ago‎
US Secretary of State says Friends of Syria group to decide own 'scope and scale' of military aid to rebel fighters. Last Modified: 22 Jun 2013 13:51.

Rain forecast puts dark cloud over Uttarakhand

Hindustan Times - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Rains are not what flood-devastated Uttarakhand wants to see at this point in time, but the signs are dark for Sunday and ominous thereafter, especially when at least 22,000 stranded people still waiting to be rescued.

Five killed as yet another building collapses in Mumbai

The Hindu - ‎6 hours ago‎
Five persons were killed and six others injured when a four-storey building collapsed on Saturday morning in suburban Dahisar in Mumbai, police said.

Greece: Embattled but defiant

Aljazeera.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
Will a political fallout derail the Greek prime minister's plans to push through austerity measures? Last Modified: 22 Jun 2013 10:25.

MQM missing workers, killing to be investigated: Nisar

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Saturday that disappearances and extra-judicial killing of MQM workers would be investigated.

Suicide bomber kills 15 at Peshawar mosque

DAWN.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
Photograph shows the extent of damage to the mosque Peshawar after a deadly suicide bombing killed at least 14 worshippers on June 21, 2013.

Sino-Pak road, rail projects to bring economic prosperity: PM Nawaz

PakTribune.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday stressed the need for establishing state-of-the-art fast-moving railway tracks and expressway to connect China with Pakistan through Khunjrab, Gwadar and Karachi, which he said, would usher in a new era ...

SC and GST

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
The Supreme Court on Friday shot down the main plank of Ishaq Dar's hurriedly put together federal budget by declaring the General Sales Tax unconstitutional and ordering its immediate withdrawal.

Two Indian policemen shot dead in Srinagar

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
SRINAGAR: Two Indian policemen were shot dead Saturday by suspected militants in a high security area of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-administered Kashmir, police said.

Traders appreciate cut in interest rate

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
LAHORE: State Bank of Pakistan's decision to cut the interest rate by 0.5 percent has been hailed by the trade and industry sector on Friday.

Rowdy transporters beat Suzuki pickup & taxicab drivers for plying vehicles

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
The strike by transporters entered second day on Friday against the removal of extra CNG cylinders and petrol cans installed under the seats.

Djokovic at his peak in Wimbledon lucky dip

Hindustan Times - ‎36 minutes ago‎
Novak Djokovic believes he is at the peak of his powers as he targets a second Wimbledon title with his confidence buoyed by avoiding Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal in the draw.

Afridi determined to regain Pakistan place

Business Recorder - ‎3 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: All-rounder Shahid Afridi has voiced his intentions to make a comeback after being dropped for the Champions Trophy, saying he is ready for a recall when Pakistan take on the West Indies later this year.

Tribute to classical music maestro

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
KARACHI, June 21: A melodious thungri (instrumental) with Abdul Ghani on the harmonium, Irfan Haider on the tabla and Gul Ahmad Khan, a promising young sarangi player, set a perfect foreground for the classical music event organised by the Arts Council ...

Jennifer Lopez Hits Fashion Police, Dishes on Getting a Star on Walk of Fame

E! Online - ‎10 hours ago‎
Jennifer Lopez is opening up. The "Live It Up" crooner sat down with Joan Rivers on a special segment of tonight's Fashion Police to talk about receiving a star on the Walk of Fame and more.

Proposals to improve healthcare

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, recommendations have been formulated to strengthen and activate primary healthcare system to ensure provision of health facilities in remote areas, said Punjab health secretary Hassan Iqbal on ...

Draft roadmap for revival of routine immunisation unveiled

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
Intrigued by the sorry state of routine immunisation coverage in Pakistan, the government Friday unveiled a draft roadmap that aspires to reach all eligible children in an attempt to protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases.

First Apple computer could fetch $500000 or more

Wall Street Journal - ‎22 hours ago‎
NEW YORK - It's the kind of electronic junk that piles up in basements and garages - an old computer motherboard with wires sticking out.

The trusty Japanese car of the Afghan people

PakTribune.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
Cheap, robust and reliable: consumer culture may be relatively new to Afghanistan but when it comes to cars, there is a clear favourite - the trusty Toyota Corolla.

Facebook Says Bug Caused Problems on the Site

13WMAZ - ‎15 minutes ago‎
A new study looks at whether Likes on Facebook correlate with intelligence and personality. (Photo: Karen Bleier, AFP/Getty Images).

This Search Engine Does Not Track Its Users

Slate Magazine - ‎2 hours ago‎
Gabriel Weinberg is the founder and CEO of DuckDuckGo, a search engine that does not track users' history and information. Photo by Sean Simmers/the Washington Post/Getty Images.

Is It a Hit? Facebook's Instagram Video for Android, iPhone Launches to ...

Design & Trend - ‎1 hour ago‎
Facebook's Instagram platform launched a new video feature Thursday -- and early numbers show it's a hit. CNET reports Instagram users uploaded 5 million videos in 24 hours after the launch of the new feature.

Sun celebrates the solstice with solar flare

Los Angeles Times
2 hours ago
Written by
Deborah Netburn
While you were busy celebrating the summer solstice, our sun was erupting with a great flash of light and ejecting billions of tons of solar material out into space.

Nathiagali Summer College

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
The 38th Annual International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs will start from Monday (June 24) being arranged by Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission.

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