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Pakistan oil chief brought home over graft scandal - FRANCE 24

FRANCE 24 - ‎21 minutes ago‎
Pakistani police commandos patrol in Islamabad on July 20, 2007. Pakistani investigators brought home the country's fugitive former oil and gas chief from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to face allegations in an $850 million corruption case.

'Poor uncle' and cowboy: Osama's secret life in Pakistan

Hindustan Times - ‎13 minutes ago‎
Osama bin Laden lived undetected in Pakistan for nearly a decade due to failures and gross negligence by the authorities, according to a new report detailing how he was once stopped for speeding and wore a cowboy hat.

Pak court reprimands police for failing to produce Musharraf

Business Standard - ‎33 minutes ago‎
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court today reprimanded a senior police officer for failing to produce Pervez Musharraf before it in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case in which the former military ruler is one of the prime accused.

Gulf states step in with billion-dollar lifeline for Egypt

Jerusalem Post - ‎9 minutes ago‎
Egyptian source says UAE agrees on $1 billion in aid and $2 billion in loans; Saudi Arabian loan of another $2 billion expected to be confirmed within two days; UAE's funds expected to be part of larger financial package.

EU expresses strong support for prudent economic policies of PML-N Govt

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎21 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jul 9 (APP): The Federal Finance Minister for Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on Tuesday that the government accords top most priority to construction of water reservoirs and shall focus all its attention to rally finances for ...

Beirut car bomb blasts Hezbollah stronghold

The Guardian - ‎24 minutes ago‎
A car bomb has rocked a stronghold of the Shia militant group Hezbollah south of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, setting several cars alight and wounding 37 people in a major security breach of a tightly-guarded area, officials have said.

United States could leave Afghanistan early as tension between Obama, Karzai ...

New York Daily News - ‎51 minutes ago‎
The United States is considering pulling out all its troops from Afghanistan next year, U.S. officials said, amid tension between the President Barack Obama's administration and Afghan President Hamid Karzai's government.

More Malaysians paying bribes, says Transparency International

The Star Online - ‎25 minutes ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR: More Malaysians have resorted to paying bribes, according to a survey by Transparency Malaysia International (TMI). Of 1,000 people surveyed by TMI from September 2012 to March this year, 3% said they had paid bribes against 1.2% in ...

Keeping Ramadan fast during hot days adds to challenge

Toronto Star - ‎1 hour ago‎
TORONTO—This week Muslims begin an important annual ritual prescribed by the Qur'an. For the next 29 or 30 days, healthy Muslims will fast during daylight hours, refraining from consuming food, drink and even oral medication from dawn until sunset.

Diplomats say Pakistan will not engage in media war with Afghanistan

The Express Tribune - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Despite some negative statements from Afghanistan politicians, Pakistan will not engage in media war: Diplomats. PHOTO: FILE. ISLAMABAD: A statement from diplomatic sources says that Pakistan will not engage in a media war with Afghanistan despite ...

Mandela still critical but stable

Capital FM Kenya - ‎51 minutes ago‎
JOHANNESBURG, July 9 - The South African government said Tuesday that ailing icon Nelson Mandela remains in a “critical but stable” condition after more than one month of intensive hospital treatment.

Opposition leader nominates former judges for NAB chairman slot

DAWN.com - ‎36 minutes ago‎
Shah said that he did not oppose the names proposed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, but had merely put forth his own recommendations.

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting begins in Karachi

The News International - ‎22 minutes ago‎
KARACHI: The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has begun for sighting of Ramazan crescent in Karachi, Geo News reported. Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, Mufti Munibur Rehman is presiding over the meeting, being held at Met Complex, ...

EOBI scam: Karachi court sends ex-minister on two-day physical remand

The Express Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
Court orders FIA to investigate further and report of all the updates would be presented in the next hearing. By Web Desk. Published: July 9, 2013.

GM crops answer to food insecurity: Bosan

DAWN.com - ‎10 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, July 8: Minister for National Food Security and Research Sikandar Hayat Bosan said on Monday that Pakistan needed a farmer-oriented national strategy and plan of action to make use of biotechnology to increase the agricultural output.

PM's Energy Advisor asks APTMA to find innovative ideas

Fibre2fashion.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Mr. Musadik Malik, Special Advisor on Energy to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) to come up with innovative solutions to the energy crisis.

RECORDER REPORT: KSE mid day update

Business Recorder - ‎6 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: On Tuesday, until mid day, KSE-100 Index was at 22595.12 with a positive change of 229.40 and volume of 126,072,600 shares.

Revenue body asked to allow taxpayers' audit for 2012

The News International - ‎10 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Tax departments have requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to allow audit of tax payers' ledgers for the year 2012 to ensure the recovery of billions of rupees during next three months, official sources said on Monday.

Asian shares rise following Wall St rally

Channel News Asia - ‎4 hours ago‎
Asian markets rose on Tuesday following another positive lead from Wall Street, while slightly higher-than-expected Chinese inflation provided some upbeat news about the world's number two economy.

Pakistan announce South Africa series schedule

IBNLive - ‎9 minutes ago‎
Karachi: Pakistan on Tuesday announced the schedule for their series against South Africa in October, involving two Tests, five one-day matches and two Twenty20 games.

MS Dhoni might play if India make it to the finals, says Virat Kohli

Zee News - ‎29 minutes ago‎
New Delhi: According to stand-in skipper Virat Kohli, Mahendra Singh Dhoni might be fit to play the final match of the ongoing tri-nation series if India manage to defeat Sri Lanka on Tuesday to seal their berth.

Indian sprint hero inspires Bollywood biopic

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
Indian Bollywood film actor Farhan Akhtar, co-star of the upcoming Hindi film 'Bhaag Milka Bhagg', based on the life of Indian Olympian Milkha Singh, speaks during an interview with AFP in New Delhi on June 21, 2013.

'Got Talent' TV show comes to Afghanistan

ABS CBN News - ‎22 hours ago‎
KABUL - "Afghanistan's Got Talent" is coming to television screens in the war-torn country after the internationally-popular reality show struck a deal with a national channel based in Kabul.

Human organs transplant: Authority to register hospitals

DAWN.com - ‎10 hours ago‎
LAHORE, July 8: The Provincial Monitoring Authority has decided to register hospitals and medical institutions conducting human organs transplantation.

Primary schools to open for anti-measles jabs

DAWN.com - ‎11 hours ago‎
RAWALPINDI, July 8: The Punjab government has directed the education department to open the public primary schools for four days (July 14 to 18) as part of its 10-day anti-measles vaccination campaign in Rawalpindi district, which started on Monday, July ...

Govt to establish technology parks

The News International - ‎10 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Technology, Anusha Rahman said that the government is committed to providing an integrated platform to all technology-related companies by establishing technology parks in the country.

Apple gives away 10 apps to celebrate App Store's 5th birthday

Computerworld
3 hours ago
Written by
Gregg Keizer
Computerworld - Apple on Monday commemorated the fifth anniversary of its App Store launch by starting a free app giveaway that included some of its most popular and praised iOS games.

Nokia's 'cancelled' Windows RT tablet makes an appearance online

NDTV - ‎20 minutes ago‎
It looks like Nokia has been internally working on a Windows RT tablet, which now stands cancelled. Interestingly, pictures of the alleged tablet have also appeared on the Internet.

Android Jelly Bean Tops Gingerbread for First Time

PC Magazine
10 minutes ago
Written by
Chloe Albanesius
Android Jelly Bean is now the most popular version of Google's mobile operating system, surpassing Gingerbread for the first time.

Samsung's Galaxy S4 makes debut on C Spire network for $199.99

CNET
1 hour ago
Written by
Don Reisinger
Regional carrier C Spire, which offers network connectivity around the U.S. but operates in four states, will allow the Galaxy S4 to connect to its 4G LTE network.

Astronauts Tackle Chore Backlog on Spacewalk

ABC News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Two spacewalking astronauts tackled a backlog of outdoor work at the International Space Station on Tuesday. It was the first spacewalk for Italy - a major contributor to the orbiting lab - as Luca Parmitano floated out.

Trapped in Antarctic ice, Lake Vostok may teem with life

Los Angeles Times
1 hour ago
Written by
Amina Khan
Antarctica's Lake Vostok doesn't seem like the most hospitable home on the planet for any kind of life. Trapped under a glacier 2.3 miles thick, it's subject to extreme pressures, extreme cold, extreme heat (possibly from hydrothermal vents) and lack of light.

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