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PM writes to opposition leader on top NAB appointment

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has written to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khurshid Shah regarding the appointment of chairman National Accountability Bureau.

Nawaz, Manmohan likely to meet in Sept: Sartaj Aziz

The Nation - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Advisor on National Security and Foreign Affair Sartaj Aziz said there is a possibility of meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in September.

Pervez Musharraf fails to appear before anti-terrorism court in Pakistan

NDTV - ‎24 minutes ago‎
Islamabad: Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf, one of main accused in the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto in 2007, today failed to appear before an anti-terrorism court, which took strong exception and ordered his physical presence ...

Apple files iWatch trademark

iAfrica.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
Apple has filed a trademark application for an "iWatch" in Japan, fuelling speculation the US tech giant is preparing to introduce a wearable computing device to go up against products on stream from Google and Samsung.

Pak seeks $11 billion bailout package from IMF, donors

Business Standard - ‎29 minutes ago‎
Cash-strapped Pakistan today moved closer to securing a massive $ 11 billion economic bailout package from international donor agencies including the IMF, to revive the ailing national economy, media reports said.

Microsoft's head of Xbox leaves to become Zynga CEO

Inquirer
20 minutes ago
Written by
Lee Bell
SOFTWARE HOUSE Microsoft's head of Xbox has left the company to become the CEO of diminishing social gaming outfit Zynga, replacing its founder Mark Pincus.

Egypt: Court Ruling Compounds Morsi's Woes

ABC News - ‎14 minutes ago‎
An Egyptian court says besieged President Mohammed Morsi must reinstate an attorney general fired last year in another blow to his authority.

Edward Snowden hits hurdles in search for asylum

Newsday - ‎21 minutes ago‎
MOSCOW - NSA leaker Edward Snowden's attempts to seek refuge outside the United States hit hurdles Tuesday, after Russian media reported he canceled his asylum bid in Russia and several European countries said such applications wouldn't be ...

Taliban car bomb kills six outside Nato compound in Kabul

Daily Mail - ‎2 hours ago‎
Six people were killed and several more injured when a Taliban car bomb exploded at the gate of a Nato compound in Kabul early this morning.

'Single state' group officially launches

gulfnews.com - ‎23 minutes ago‎
Ramallah: The Popular Movement, which advocates a single democratic state for Israelis and Palestinians in historic Palestine, has held its first meeting at Al Beirah Municipality and has sent an official letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas informing ...

In Tanzania, the Bushes and the Obamas stand together once again

Dallas Morning News (blog)
46 minutes ago
Written by
Tom Benning
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - As first lady Michelle Obama told a group of her African counterparts Tuesday why her role is one of the “best jobs in the world,” she started to explain how she can operate beyond the minute-by-minute crises and pressures ...

Lyarites protest against killing of boxer Saquib

Pakistan Observer - ‎5 hours ago‎
Tuesday, July 02, 2013 - Karachi—The mercury had soared to its apex on Monday but the city was lucky to see the temperature cooled down.

Pakistan files appeal to reopen Swiss cases

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's appeal against the decision of the Swiss authorities not to re-open the corruption cases has been filed amid indications that the appellate authority there would issue notices to the respondents.

Power tariff hike imposed on inflation-hit masses

The Nation - ‎8 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - In order to make adjustments in the approved tariff of the power distributing companies (Discos), National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a notification of hike in the power tariff by Rs1.12/unit under the head of monthly ...

Karachi crisis: CNG stations to remain closed tomorrow

The Express Tribune - ‎26 minutes ago‎
CNG stations will also be shut on Saturday and Sunday, aside from the weekly schedule. By Web Desk. Published: July 2, 2013. Tweet · Share this article Print this page Email.

Lowest inflation in over three years

DAWN.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Annual inflation was 7.36 per cent during the outgoing fiscal year 2012-13, the slowest pace of increase in prices in the last three and half years.

German June New Car Registrations Fall 4.7%, Down 8.1% Jan-Jun

Wall Street Journal - ‎27 minutes ago‎
FRANKFURT--German new car registrations declined on the year in June, Germany's Federal Vehicle Office KBA said Tuesday. MAIN FACTS: -New car registrations fell 4.7% on the year to 282,913 units in June.

Two more freight train to be on track, Saad Rafique

South Asian News Agency - ‎2 hours ago‎
LAHORE, (SANA): Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique has announced to inaugurate two new freight trains within few days.

Pakistan born leg spinner could play in Ashes

Key 103 Manchester - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Pakistan-born leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed could play in this summer's Ashes series after being granted Australian citizenship. Sky News.

Cricket controversy: IHC seeks reply from Najam Sethi

The Express Tribune - ‎5 hours ago‎
Islamabad High Court on Monday issued notices to the interim chairman Pakistan Cricket Board and secretary ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) in response to a petition filed by Abdullah Tahir maintaining the appointment of Najam Sethi was ...

Wimbledon: Djokovic set on beating Berdych

Mail & Guardian Online - ‎35 minutes ago‎
After a stinging defeat to Tomas Berdych at the All England Club last year, Novak Djokovic will face him for a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals.

FIFA fears rise for Brazilian World Cup

Aljazeera.com - ‎53 minutes ago‎
After initially ignoring protests, officials from the football association say they are taking note of social unrest. Last Modified: 02 Jul 2013 09:34.

Virat Kohli to Captain India

Wall Street Journal (blog) - ‎1 hour ago‎
Agence France-Presse/Getty Images: Virat Kohli gestured after scoring half-a-century at a T20 World Cup match against Pakistan, Colombo, Sept.

Malala's friend Shazia Ramzan moves to UK

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Pakistani schoolgirl Shazia Ramzan, who was with Malala Yousafzai when she was shot in the head by the Taliban after campaigning for girls' rights to education, has come to the UK to go to school.

Advertisers move SHC against KMC official, seeking 'kickbacks'

Pakistan Daily Times - ‎12 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday restrained Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) from removing billboards along Shahrah-e-Quaideen.

Sanitation workshop: To fight runs, Pakistan in for tough run

The Express Tribune - ‎5 hours ago‎
The partners in improving water and sanitation have fulfilled their responsibilities. Now, the ball is in the federal and provincial governments' court.

Doctors assured of better working conditions

DAWN.com - ‎7 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR, July 1: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Health, Information and PTI Deputy Parliamentary Leader Shaukat Ali Yousafzai on Monday assured the doctors community of resolving their problems on priority basis and providing them with better ...

PMA team meets health officials

DAWN.com - ‎7 hours ago‎
LAHORE, July 1: Pakistan Medical Association office bearers held a meeting on Monday with health department officials at the Secretariat and discussed the matters related to the doctors community.

Samsung UHD 85S9 85-inch 4K television launched for Rs. 27,00000

NDTV - ‎21 minutes ago‎
Samsung has launched its first Ultra High Definition (UHD) or 4K television, Samsung UHD 85S9 in the Indian market for Rs. 27,00,000.

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active (AT&T)

PC Magazine
20 hours ago
Written by
Sascha Segan
The Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active remixes the successful S 4 with a waterproof coating for the accident-prone, but the camera suffers.

First Firefox OS-based smartphone launched in Europe

NDTV - ‎2 hours ago‎
Spain's Telefonica is offering the world's first smartphone with the Firefox operating system to compete with devices running Google Android and Apple iOS.

Google Reader ends RSS service | Bangkok Post: news

Bangkok Post - ‎9 hours ago‎
Google on Monday closed the book on its free Reader service for gathering news stories and other online items in simple, up-to-the-minute lists.

Climate change: Pakistan's anti-climactic response

DAWN.com - ‎Jul 1, 2013‎
Dr Pervaiz Amir, an environmental expert and member of the Prime Minister's Task Force on Climate Change, says Pakistan falls in the most vulnerable categories of the climate change but “we are doing nothing to cope with the challenge.

Measuring carbon age in ivory could help combat poaching, study shows

The Guardian - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Measuring the age of carbon that came from nuclear weapons tests in the 20th century could help conservationists detect illegal ivory and pinpoint poaching hotspots, according to new research

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