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Pakistan PM Visits China

Getty Images - ‎18 minutes ago‎
BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 4: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (L) talks to Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State guest house July 4, 2013in Beijing, China.

Gallery: Egyptians celebrate toppling of president

Edmonton Journal - ‎19 minutes ago‎
Opponents of Egypt's Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi celebrate outside the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, Wednesday, July 3, 2013.

Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim quits

Firstpost - ‎29 minutes ago‎
Pakistan's chief cricket selector Iqbal Qasim has resigned, saying his tenure has ended, and insisting that he had no differences over selection with either skipper Misbahul Haq or coach Dav Whatmore.

Japanese scientists create human liver from stem cells

The Standard Digital News - ‎1 hour ago‎
Scientists have for the first time created a functional human liver from stem cells derived from skin and blood and say their success points to a future where much-needed livers and other transplant organs could be made in a laboratory.

PTCL participates in Diabetes ride across Europe

Business Recorder - ‎5 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: In a bid to support the fight against diabetes, Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has sent five winners of PTCL cycling championship to UAE for making their way to participate in the first GSMA mHealth Grand Tour for ...

Obama, Merkel agree to talks on US spying

USA TODAY - ‎19 minutes ago‎
The United States, Germany, and probably other nations will soon hold talks on American surveillance tactics that include alleged spying on European allies.

Six Children Killed by Hidden Bombs in Afghanistan

New York Times - ‎29 minutes ago‎
KABUL, Afghanistan - Thursday was another bad day for girls in Afghanistan. Related. Afghan Court Reverses Convictions in Torture of Girl (July 4, 2013).

Prince pays homage to King Albert

Independent Online - ‎2 hours ago‎
Belgian King Albert II, right, gestures, moments before he addresses the nation in a television speech at the Royal Palace in Brussels.

Interim Egyptian president installed, Israel quiet and cautious

Jewish Telegraphic Agency - ‎21 minutes ago‎
A black flag associated with Salafist Islamist movement flies in Cairo in front of supporters of former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi during prayers the day after he was ousted from power, July 4, 2013 in Cairo, Egypt.

UN Secretary General: Must return to civilian rule in Egypt

Ynetnews - ‎3 hours ago‎
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Egypt to quickly return to civilian rule, and said that a civilian government, which would reflect the will of the people, should replace the on in office as soon as possible.

Drone attacks may lead to direct standoff with US: Nisar

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎19 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Thursday that continuation of drone attacks in Pakistan could lead to 'direct standoff' between Pakistan and the United States.

Will propose NAB chairman names on PM return: Khursheed

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Syed Khursheed Shah Thursday said that the names, for the post of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman, would be recommended to the Prime ...

ECP ban: No postings, transfers in by-poll constituencies

The Express Tribune - ‎10 hours ago‎
The commission also gives magisterial powers to the presiding officers for transparent by-elections. PHOTO: REUTERS. Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday banned bulk postings and transfers in the constituencies where schedule for ...

Posted by Parvez Jabri

Business Recorder - ‎5 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Director MET Dr. Khalid Malik has said that a light rain spell is expected on July 7 in upper areas of Punjab while current heat wave in the country is going to be continued for 2-4 days.

Ecnec to approve five projects today

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (Ecnec) is scheduled to meet today (Thursday) under the chairmanship of finance minister Ishaq Dar to approve multibillion rupees development projects with revised cost of ...

MONEY MARKETS-"So dovish" Draghi pushes short-term euro rates lower

Reuters - ‎21 minutes ago‎
Thu Jul 4, 2013 10:52am EDT. * ECB says rates to stay at record lows for extended period. * Euribor futures rally, Eonia rates dip.

10th My Karachi Exhibition tomorrow

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced on Wednesday that its 10th 'My Karachi Exhibition' will be organised from July 5-7 at the Expo Centre.

Pakistan axe Malik, Afridi back

SuperSport - ‎9 hours ago‎
Pakistan on Wednesday axed former captain Shoaib Malik, wicketkeeper batsman Kamran Akmal and opener Imran Farhat for this month's limited-overs series in the West Indies, but dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi was back in the team.

Army take gold medals tally to 139

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Army were leading with 139 gold medals on the penultimate day of the National Games here at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Wimbledon 2013: Not your typical leading lady, finalist Marion Bartoli is proving ...

The Independent - ‎25 minutes ago‎
She is an unlikely siren, displaying few of the conventional attributes demanded of leading ladies. Marion Bartoli is neither poster-girl pretty nor athletic in the romantic sense.

12th LUX Style Awards: Live Updates

The Express Tribune - ‎22 minutes ago‎
LAHORE: With the Lux Style Awards (LSAs) taking place Thursday night, anticipation is running high as to what to expect from this year's show.

Blended talent: Varying shades of art and cultures

The Express Tribune - ‎10 hours ago‎
A group of eight artists will be showcasing their latest work at Gallery6 in a show titled “Medley of Tenors” on Thursday (today) that will be inaugurated by the Hungarian Ambassador Istvan Szabo.

China trip not to seek charity, says Shahbaz Sharif

The Express Tribune - ‎9 hours ago‎
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif arrives at the Beijing Airport, along with other dignitaries. PHOTO: NNI. BEIJING: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif categorically said on Wednesday that Pakistan was seeking self-reliance and self-sufficiency and, ...

Doctors call off strike after talks with minister

The News International - ‎11 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR: After a meeting with Health Minister Shaukat Yousafzai on Wednesday, the doctors affiliated with the Provincial Doctors Association (PDA) withdrew their strike call in the three major tertiary care hospitals of the provincial capital and promised to ...

Computer mouse inventor Engelbart dies

BBC News - ‎5 minutes ago‎
The man who invented the computer mouse and predicted the internet and video conferencing long before they became a reality, Douglas Engelbart, has died at the age of 88.

Another day, another Yahoo acquisition: Xobni snapped up

Globe and Mail
1 hour ago
Written by
Alexei Oreskovic
Yahoo Inc. acquired e-mail and address book management app Xobni, the Internet company's third acquisition in as many days as it seeks to revamp its online products and boost its Web traffic.

40% of global population now online; women catching up

The Hindu - ‎20 hours ago‎
While India inches towards 13 per cent Internet penetration with roughly 160 million users, nearly 40 per cent of the global population or 2.7 billion people are already online in 2013, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Australian physicists Ian and Garry Robinson unlock spin bowling secrets

Herald Sun - ‎36 minutes ago‎
TWENTY years ago, Shane Warne flighted the "Ball of the Century" that famously bamboozled England's Mike Gatting and reminded everyone of the marvels of leg-spin bowling.

Global climate: Last decade warmest ever since 1850

Mail & Guardian Online - ‎25 minutes ago‎
On average, the global temperature is 0.9C higher than a century ago, while global sea levels are 20cm higher than in 1880, says a report.

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