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Terminate corrupt officials, PM Nawaz directs ministers

The News International - ‎38 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif has ordered ministers to terminate corrupt, dishonest officials, and to ensure transparency and rule of law in their departments, Geo News reported Monday.

Musharraf's treason trial: Will it actually take place?

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
enter image description here Nawaz Sharif has announced his intention to press treason charges against Pervez Musharraf. This decision, as is often the case with anything involving the former president and army chief, has triggered a passionate response.

Germany prepares to charge UK and US intelligence over fresh bugging ...

The Independent - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Germany's Federal Prosecutor's office said it was preparing to bring charges against British and US intelligence today amid fresh allegations that the services spied far more extensively than thought on German phone and internet traffic and bugged European ...

Misbah hopes Team Green can rebuild after Trophy collapse

The Express Tribune - ‎16 minutes ago‎
LAHORE: Skipper Misbahul Haq put a brave face Monday on Pakistan's miserable collapse at the Champions Trophy, believing the team can overcome serious weaknesses to rebuild for the 2015 World Cup.

Arizona wildfire kills 19 members of elite crew

Atlanta Journal Constitution - ‎17 minutes ago‎
In this 2012 photo provided by the Cronkite News, Phillip Maldonado, a squad leader with the Granite Mountain Hotshots, trains crew members on setting up emergency fire shelters.

Egypt ruling Brotherhood headquarters overrun, ransacked

Hindustan Times - ‎21 minutes ago‎
The Cairo headquarters of Egypt's ruling Muslim Brotherhood was overrun by youths who ransacked the building after those inside had been evacuated on Monday following a night of violence.

Gunmen in Iraq kidnap, kill 8 anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiamen north of Baghdad ...

Fox News - ‎50 minutes ago‎
BAGHDAD - Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed eight anti-al-Qaida Sunni militiamen north of the capital, Baghdad. A police officer says the men were snatched from their houses in the town of Mishahda and surrounding villages during the past two days.

'We don't expect just to be handed cash', says Croatia's President Ivo Josipovic ...

The Independent - ‎3 hours ago‎
Ivo Josipovic has not yet managed to realise his long-held dream - to write an opera based on the murder of John Lennon. The President of Croatia has rather had his hands full ensuring that his country's struggle to join the European Union did not suffer its ...

180 Afghan civilians killed within month: official

Xinhua - ‎1 hour ago‎
KABUL, July 1 (Xinhua) -- As many as 180 civilians had been killed within one month in militancy-hit Afghanistan, said the country's Interior Ministry spokesman on Monday.

Uttarakhand Rehabilitation And Redevelopment Authority to be set up, says ...

NDTV - ‎19 minutes ago‎
Dehradun: At least 1500 people, including locals, are still stranded at Badrinath and Harsil in flood-hit Uttarakahand and rescue operations are on to bring them to safety.

BNP-M to hold protests

DAWN.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
QUETTA, June 30: The Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) has announced a series of protests against the killing of three people in Wadh area of Khuzdar district.

EOBI case: Report says property worth Rs 34 billion purchased by ex-chairman

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Secretary Ministry of Human Resource Development Abdul Khaliq on Monday presented a preliminary report in the Supreme Court stating that the chairman of the Employees Old Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) had purchased property worth Rs ...

Pakistan utility company fights to power chaotic port megacity

Reuters India - ‎7 hours ago‎
By Katharine Houreld. KARACHI | Mon Jul 1, 2013 8:22am IST. KARACHI (Reuters) - Since Pakistan's biggest electricity company was privatised, its headquarters have been looted, its employees kidnapped and the government tried to arrest its boss.

Tackling the energy crisis

The Nation - ‎8 hours ago‎
According to Pakistan Energy Year Book 2012, Pakistan's installed capacity for power generation is 22,797MW and the demand is approximately the same.

Staggering failure: FBR misses revenue target by Rs461 billion

The Express Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
Shortfall pushes Pakistan's budget deficit to 9%, weakens Islamabad's position ahead of today's policy level talks . By Shahbaz Rana.

Prices of petrol and CNG increased

DAWN.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, June 30: People suffered a double blow on Sunday as the government increased the prices of petroleum products and CNG with effect from Monday.

A good first day for Mark Carney: UK manufacturing output hits 25-month high

The Independent - ‎13 minutes ago‎
New Bank of England governor Mark Carney was handed a first-day gift today as the steepest surge in manufacturing activity for more than two years fuelled hopes over growth.

Brazil stun Spain in Confederations Cup final

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Host nation Brazil yesterday were crowned champions of this year's FIFA Confederations Cup after stunning World Champions Spain by three goals to nil (3-0) at the Estadio Do Maracana in Brazil.

IHC seeks explanation on Najam Sethi's appointment as PCB chief

The News International - ‎49 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought explanation from the inter-provincial coordination ministry and Najam Sethi over his appointment as acting Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Geo News reported Monday.

Star Sports to broadcast special series on India's CT triumph

The Hindu - ‎47 minutes ago‎
Star Sports on Monday announced a special week-long series -- Champions Ka Champion -- in celebration of India's spectacular victory at the ICC Champions Trophy last month.

Tehzeeb Festival 2013: Classical music at its very best

The Express Tribune - ‎17 hours ago‎
Hats off to Malahat and Sharif Awan of the Tehzeeb Foundation. In an attempt to take us back to our musical roots in the subcontinent, the couple has exhumed and disinterred styles and approaches from one of the oldest and most sophisticated systems of ...

Empowerment of women stressed

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎13 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Stressing the need for economic and social empowerment of women in the country, artist Fariha Mohsin said it was highly admirable that women were taking a stand for themselves and making achievements in every field.

When do we take ARVs?

Times LIVE - ‎5 hours ago‎
HIV-positive people should start anti-retroviral treatment well before they begin to show symptoms, according to World Health Organisation guidelines announced yesterday.

Pakistan honours Mrs Sartaj Wajid Ali

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
LAHORE: Mrs Sartaj Wajid Ali was honoured with the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award in the history of Rotary International Pakistan in the District Installation Ceremony 2013-2014.

Polio drive in Bajaur, Mohmand from today

DAWN.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
KHAR/GHALANAI, June 30: A three-day anti-polio drive will start in Bajaur and Mohmand agencies today (Monday) amid tight security to ensure safety of health workers.

CNG crises: OGRA plans to shutdown pumps in residential areas

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
Sources said Ogra had also proposed to the ministry of petroleum to place a ban on the use of CNG in private services vehicles and limit the use of CNG to public transport.

Squeezing the golden USF goose

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
For those who were bemoaning the PML-N's indifference towards the telecom sector in their maiden budget, there is more to deplore now.

Nokia shares pop on Siemens deal

CNN - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Nokia has taken full control of its profitable networks joint venture from Siemens for $2.2 billion, less than analysts were expecting.

Japan and Germany win football's 'RoboCup' 2013

euronews - ‎1 hour ago‎
Japanese robots have done what their human counterparts can still only dream of, by winning the 'Robocup', a robotics equivalent of the football world cup.

Some climate advocates open to idea of dumping carbon tax

The Guardian - ‎1 hour ago‎
CO2 emissions rises mean dangerous climate change now almost certain Climate advocates are open to the idea of “dumping” the carbon tax.

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