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Two killed, eight injured in Chaman blast

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
QUETTA: Two people were killed and eight injured after an explosion took place in Chaman, a town along the Pak-Afghan border, DawnNews reported on Monday.

SC reserves verdict in fund release case during Raja's tenure

The Nation - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Will Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's "no meddling" be a real policy shift from the previous strategic depth policy? Yes.

Circular debt virtuaaly settled: Dar

The Nation - ‎32 minutes ago‎
Will Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's "no meddling" be a real policy shift from the previous strategic depth policy? Yes.

Japan's Hate Speech Problem: After the Abe-Empowering Election

Huffington Post
37 minutes ago
Written by
Nancy Snow
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party won big in Sunday's parliamentary elections, giving the country a semblance of political stability that hasn't been seen since the days when Japan, Inc. dominated the mindscape.

Apple's developer site shut down by hack attack

CNNMoney - ‎42 minutes ago‎
Apple had to shut down its developer's site due to a hacker attack last Thursday. NEW YORK (CNNMoney). Apple's developer site has been shut down due to a hacker attack.

Australia put dash for cash before basics and pay a heavy Ashes price

The Guardian - ‎8 minutes ago‎
So where do we go from here? In golf, there is an adage that says two up with five to play never wins. It does of course, probably more often than not, and in cricket it fails to do so only on the rarest of occasions.

soldiers killed in Iraq prison attacks amid jailbreak attempts

The Independent - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Militants' attempts to free inmates at two major prisons in Iraq have left at least 25 members of the security forces dead, while a car bombing targeting soldiers killed another 12, officials said.

News that gripped a nation: Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour at London's ...

The Independent - ‎13 minutes ago‎
The Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to St Mary's Hospital in west London in the early stages of labour, Kensington Palace have announced.

Trending news across China

China Daily - ‎3 hours ago‎
News about a deadly earthquake that jolted Gansu province swept the Internet. The earthquake, measuring 6.6 magnitude, struck the borders between Minxian and Zhangxian county on Monday morning, killing 47 and injuring 296.

Morsi family vows legal action against Egypt general over 'kidnap'

Hindustan Times - ‎40 minutes ago‎
The Mohamed Morsi family is to take legal action against Egypt's army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, for "kidnapping" the Islamist president, his daughter said on Monday.

Dubai pardons Norwegian woman jailed for extramarital sex

Financial Times - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Dubai has pardoned a Norwegian woman jailed for extramarital sex after reporting an alleged rape as the emirate responds to growing international criticism of its legal system.

Suicide attack on Chaman border crossing kills one, wounds 10

The Nation - ‎21 minutes ago‎
Will Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's "no meddling" be a real policy shift from the previous strategic depth policy? Yes.

'PPP consulting opposition parties over presidential candidate'

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image KARACHI: President Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Monday said that they have started consultation with opposition parties to nominate a joint candidate for the presidential slot.

Imran Khan using Zahra Hussain's murder for political gain: MQM

The Express Tribune - ‎38 minutes ago‎
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Coordination Committee on Monday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan was using the killing of Zahra Hussain for political gain.

Granting India MFN status won't sound death knell for Pak industry: Analysts

Newstrack India - ‎5 hours ago‎
Islamabad, July 22 (ANI): The Pakistan Government is reportedly preparing to further liberalise trade regime with India and also grant Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to its neighbour.

Eid shopping starts gaining momentum

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎3 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jul 22 (APP): Eid shopping has started gaining momentum in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad amid huge supply of consumer goods and a buying spree among the people.

Govt nominees on PSE boards drawing illegal payments: TIP

The Express Tribune - ‎8 hours ago‎
According to rules, when civil servants are sent on government duty, they are only entitled to travel and food allowances. PHOTO: FILE.

KWSB MD seeks action against dubious mineral water firms

The News International - ‎3 hours ago‎
Karachi Water & Sewerage Board Managing Director Misbahuddin Farid said on Sunday that a number of dubious mineral water companies have been supplying substandard drinking water in different areas of the city for the past many years but no method ...

US firms look for investment avenues

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
While some eyebrows were raised on the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation CEO's visit on the heels of the Dubai conference - attributed to the US move to neutralise PM Nawaz Sharif's recent visit to China, where plans for some big projects were ...

West Indies vs Pakistan 2013: Misbah and Hafeez perform par excellence!

SportPulse - ‎37 minutes ago‎
The local rain did wonders for Pakistan on Sunday as the delay caused the D/L to come into consideration, reducing the chase to 189 in 31 overs.

Advance Telecom Ramadan T20 Cup (KRL v ZTBL): Last Ball Six Takes KRL ...

SportPulse - ‎40 minutes ago‎
Khan Research labs(KRL) has beaten Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) in a super over eliminator. Match Report (Advance Telecom Ramadan T20 Cup): Khan Research Labs v Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd, Karachi.

Superman's past, future takes Comic-Con spotlight

IBNLive - ‎36 minutes ago‎
San Diego: The cape, the curl, the S on the chest. Superman is among comics' most recognizable characters, and 75 years after Cleveland teenagers Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster's Kryptonian made his debut in the pages of Action Comics No.

Musical heritage: Shaukat Ali honoured with Pride of Punjab award

The Express Tribune - ‎Jul 20, 2013‎
Folk singer Shaukat Ali was awarded the Pride of Punjab Award by the Pakistan Institute of Language, Art and Culture (PILAC) at a ceremony held here at the PILAC auditorium on Saturday.

Ombudsman: Inquiry ordered at Sargodha health centres

The Express Tribune - ‎8 hours ago‎
The ombudsman directed the finance secretary to sanction the hiring of staff for the health centres. By APP. Published: July 22, 2013.

Diet affects sleep patterns: study

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Food in daily routine might affect one'ssleep patterns as well, says a study. A new study from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine shows an association between what one eats' and how one sleeps,reported BBC health.

Minister takes notice of shortage of eatables

The News International - ‎3 hours ago‎
Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yaseen visited Ramazan Bazaars in Islampura, Shahdara, Dehli Gate, Tajpura, Nishtar Colony, Harbanspura, Makkah Colony, Johar Town, Wahdat Colony, Kahna and Gulshan-e-Ravi and checked quality of food items and ...

Prime Minister to take action on illegal internet porn

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced plans to strengthen legislation on internet pornography. Mr Cameron said the reforms were about protecting "the innocence of our children".

Apple reportedly testing 13-inch iPad and larger iPhone

The Independent
41 minutes ago
Written by
James Vincent
The next generation of Apple's iPad and iPhone could come with larger screens, with the company reportedly testing a tablet that measures 'slightly less than 13-inches' as well as a smartphone display measuring more than four inches diagonally.

Given wide price range, pick USB storage based on needs

Business Recorder (blog) - ‎14 hours ago‎
USB 3.0 technology is, theoretically, 10 times faster than its predecessor version, USB 2.0. But there's a wide variety in quality among the devices on offer, reports German computer magazine Chip.

Pakistan to be fifth populous country till 2050: Economic Survey

Business Recorder - ‎3 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world with an estimated population of 184.35 million in 2012-2013 and is expected to attain fifth position in the world by 2050.

King David's palace found

The News International - ‎1 hour ago‎
JERUSALEM: A team of Israeli archaeologists believes it has discovered the ruins of a palace belonging to the biblical King David, but other Israeli experts dispute the claim.

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