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Put Karachi under army control, demands Altaf

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid Altaf Hussain Tuesday urged upon the prime minister to hand over the control of Karachi to army, as Sindh government has totally failed to maintain law and order in the city.

Islamabad frustrates Karzai's 'peace dream' with Taliban

Al-Arabiya - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Pakistan and Afghanistan are perhaps a unique example of two neighboring countries having the most skeptical bilateral relations, making them both friends and enemies at the same time.

Crackdown on PTI workers: Opposition protests against police 'highhandedness'

The Express Tribune
2 hours ago
Written by
Qamar Zaman
Khursheed Shah pointed out that the PPP govt has not put any political worker behind bars. By Qamar Zaman. Published: August 27, 2013.

'US to release report in coming days justifying Syria strike'

Jerusalem Post - ‎12 minutes ago‎
CBS reports that Obama orders drafting of report for public release laying out "airtight circumstantial case" that Assad behind chemical attack; Iran says foreign military intervention in Syria will "engulf the whole region.

Did Kelly call Miley a 'pitchy stripper'?

Channel 24 - ‎21 minutes ago‎
New York - Miley Cyrus was the talk of social media on Monday morning after her bizarre appearance at the MTV VMAs. But of all the reviews of the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Kelly Clarkson's 14 word tweet about the show may end up being the ...

Pakistan win toss, elect to bat first in 1st ODI

Cricket Country - ‎7 minutes ago‎
Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe at Harare. Pakistan are riding high on their comprehensive victory in the two T20 internationals and would be looking to carry that form forward into ...

Palestinians say round of talks halted after clash

Indian Express - ‎57 minutes ago‎
Palestinian mourners carry the body of one of three slain Palestinian during their funeral procession. (AP Photo). Related. Palestinians accuse Romney of racist remarks · 'Iran has drone pictures of Israeli bases' · Israel may feel need to strike Syria again ...

Three China ships in disputed zone: Japan coastguard

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image TOKYO: Three Chinese coastguard ships on Tuesday entered disputed waters near East China Sea islands at the centre of a bitter row with Tokyo, Japanese officials said.

UN to raise new spy claims with US

Sky News Australia - ‎25 minutes ago‎
Updated: 17:31, Tuesday August 27, 2013. UN to raise new spy claims with US. The United Nations will approach the US government over a report by a German magazine that US intelligence spied on video conferences by top UN officials, a spokesman says ...

Philippines hit by anti-corruption protests

The Guardian - ‎1 hour ago‎
Protesters holding pigs made out of bread during the march in Luneta park, Manila. Photograph: J Gerard Seguia/Demotix/Corbis. Tens of thousands of Filipinos angry at official corruption have marched through the centre of Manila and other cities to demand ...

Drone campaign: Tacit understanding but no deal with US, lower house told

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
Khurram Dastagir says PML-N will make sure all verbal understandings are translated into written contracts. By Peer Muhammad. Published: August 27, 2013.

Missing persons' case: Security agencies 'not cooperating' with top court

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
Chief justice says the court should not be compelled to order the arrest of FC personnel. By Mohammad Zafar. Published: August 27, 2013.

Assets detail: Major parties shy away from declaring assets

The Express Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎
Submission of asset records has been added to the election laws to bring transparency. PHOTO: FILE. ISLAMABAD: While the deadline for declaring their assets looms, out of the 230 registered political parties, only 14 have submitted statements of their ...

CDWP approves Rs103 bn projects

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) on Monday approved 13 projects costing around Rs103 billion including Rs8.2 billion foreign aid relating to the energy sector.

Dollar sags in Asia on Syrian tension

Inquirer.net - ‎8 minutes ago‎
TOKYO—The dollar edged down against the safe-haven yen in Asia on Tuesday due to concerns over a possible US military action against Syria.

Pak-Iran pipeline: Pakistan to continue pipeline project despite international ...

The Express Tribune
1 hour ago
Written by
Saad Hasan
The $1.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is vital to meet burgeoning energy needs of the country. By Saad Hasan. Published: August 27, 2013.

Pakistan to get $12b in next 3 years: Dar

The Nation - ‎5 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Monday claimed that Pakistan would receive $12b in next three years from different International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in different packages that would help Islamabad in repaying loan to lenders.

Pakistan repays $393m to IMF

DAWN.com - ‎5 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Pakistan paid the 19th instalment on Monday under IMF Standby Agreement facility amounting to SDR 258 million (equivalent to $393m), the State Bank said.

World champion gets Rs2 million

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
KARACHI: World snooker champion Mohammad Asif received an unexpected jackpot when Nadeem Omar, a sports promoter and philanthropist, presented him a cheque of Rs2 million at a ceremony organised in his honour by Omar Associates here at the ...

Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0

Belfast Telegraph - ‎7 minutes ago‎
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United is challenged by Frank Lampard of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on August 26, 2013 in ...

Australian quick Josh Hazlewood hopes arrival of fresh faces will provide lift for ...

NEWS.com.au - ‎37 minutes ago‎
AUSTRALIAN fast bowler Josh Hazlewood hopes the arrival of fresh faces will provide a much-needed lift for Australia's embattled Test players as focus now turns to the limited overs series.

Indian hockey team eyes big win over Bangladesh in Asia Cup

Hindu Business Line - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Indian midfield under inspirational captain Sardar Singh blossomed against the Koreans yesterday. File photo. Ipoh (Malaysia), Aug 27: Already through to the semifinals, an upbeat India would aim to keep their winning juggernaut rolling and end their ...

Print-makers explore interesting themes

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
Offering a peep into the seemingly never-ending possibilities inherent in the genre of print-making, an brilliant exhibition of prints by Irum Wani, Sameera Khan and Summiya Khan opens at Nomad here today (Tuesday).

Main Hoon Shahid Afridi: Pakistani cinema has finally arrived!

The Express Tribune (blog) - ‎20 hours ago‎
When I walked out of the cinema after watching Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, I felt proud. PHOTO: Official Facebook page for Main Hoon Shahid Afridi.

Dengue continues to infect more people in Swat

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
MINGORA: The number of dengue-infected patients surged to 1,200 and more people affected by the outbreak of the virus reached Mingora from other parts of the Malakand region on Monday.

Committee discusses admissions to medical colleges

The News International - ‎6 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR: A meeting of the Joint Admissions Committee of the Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the chairmanship of Dr Noorul Iman, principal and dean of the Khyber Medical College and chairman of the ...

Indian online population now ranks as the 3rd largest in the world

DAWN.com - ‎24 minutes ago‎
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Indian market and identifies the prevailing trends in web usage, online video, social networking and online advertising that are defining the Indian online landscape.

Facebook rolls out shared photo albums

CNN - ‎2 hours ago‎
(CNN) -- Next time you host a soiree, you can collect photos of the event from your guests in one album on Facebook. The social network has added shared photo albums so people can throw photos from an event or of a common subject into a single spot.

Gamescom 2013: Over 340K visitors and other interesting figures

KwaZulu-Natal - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Gamescom 2013 has come to a close and the final report shows that over 340 000 visitors strolled the halls of the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany and celebrated the games on show for five exhibition days.

China hit by biggest cyber attack in history

ANINEWS - ‎1 hour ago‎
Washington, Aug. 27 (ANI): China was reportedly hit by the largest hack-like attack in its history on Sunday, when all the Internet users received a 'denial of service' message while trying to get online.

For second time in a month, dead fish wash ashore

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
Something's terribly wrong at the seashore. For the second time within a month, a large number of dead fish have washed ashore in Karachi.

UN to soon implement project on coastal erosion

The News International - ‎7 hours ago‎
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will soon start implementation of a two-year regional project jointly in Pakistan and Thailand to address coastal issues related to sea level rise and coastal erosion.

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