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Altaf Hussain terms 'Mohajir Republican Army' a heinous falsity

The News International - ‎3 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain Friday came down hard on the government by saying that "Mohajir Republican Army" was another heinous falsity like "Jinnahpur", Geo News reported.

Why US needs UN OK on Syria

CNN - ‎8 minutes ago‎
(CNN) -- Administration officials have said that neither the U.N. Security Council nor the actions of allies would affect their response to Syria.

Maulana Fazl's like fish out of water without power: KP minister

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Public Relations Shah Farman Frdiay said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader, Fazl-ur-Rehman's restlessness was understandable as he had always been a part of the ...

SMS and call bundles will not be banned: PTA

The Express Tribune - ‎30 minutes ago‎
PTA still stuck to its reasoning of 'negative social effects' of these late night packages and chat services. PHOTO: FILE.

Obama weighs 'limited and narrow' Syria action

Boston Herald - ‎23 minutes ago‎
In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, members of the UN investigation team take samples from the ground in the ...

Inflationary pressure: Oil prices likely to rise up to Rs4.71 per litre

The Express Tribune - ‎1 hour ago‎
Sources said that the finance ministry may oppose Ogra's proposal as its priority is increased revenue collection. CREATIVE COMMONS.

Clashes at protest marches in Egypt

euronews - ‎1 hour ago‎
In Egypt Muslim Brotherhood supporters have taken to the streets to express their support for the country's former leader, Mohamed Mursi.

Russia, Canada want G20 focus on economy despite shadow of Syrian crisis

Montreal Gazette - ‎1 hour ago‎
OTTAWA - Canada may have sharp words for Russia over its stance on Syria, but when it comes to next week's G20 summit, Stephen Harper and Vladimir Putin appear to be on the same page.

Ghous Ali Shah quits PML-N

International News Network - ‎2 hours ago‎
KHAIRPUR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Sindh chief and former Sindh Chief Minister Syed Ghous Ali Shah resigned from the party post on Friday.

Serious concerns: Nawaz pulls out all the stops for new Counter Terror force

The Express Tribune - ‎1 hour ago‎
Prime Minister lifts ban on recruitment in law enforcement agencies, urges officials to start recruiting in 10 days. By Web Desk. Published: August 30, 2013.

Leaked 'black budget' describes how satellites guided raid that killed bin Laden

Washington Post
4 hours ago
Written by
Max Ehrenfreund
Written by Max Ehrenfreund. E-mail the writer. The multi-volume “black budget” obtained by The Washington Post from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden describes expenditures at U.S.

Police say stray bullet hit Sheikh Rashid's car

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Sheikh Rashid Ahmad had stated in his FIR that he was fired upon but remained safe when he reached Zero Point on Thursday night. - File Photo.

Absent president: PTI mulls interim city appointments

The Express Tribune - ‎43 minutes ago‎
The PTI Lahore president has missed several major party events since it emerged that he had sold two properties for Rs1.3 billion each in Park View and River Edge to the EOBI, which allegedly invested Rs180 billion in real estate in violation of its rules and ...

Market watch: Karachi stock market ends week on muted note

The Express Tribune - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Late selling on Friday managed to push a largely indecisive stock market into the red right before closing. The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index fell 0.24% or 53.88 points to end at 22,160.85 points.

PSO earns per share up by 39pc

PakistanToday.com.pk - ‎9 hours ago‎
KARACHI - Pakistan State Oil (PSO) announced FY13 earnings per share of Rs50.84, up by 39 percent from Rs36.67 recorded last fiscal year, a company statement said on Thursday.

Korea ends Pakistan's World Cup hopes, meets India in final

The Hindu - ‎28 minutes ago‎
It was double delight for India at the Asia Cup hockey championship here on Friday. First, Korea threw open a window for India to secure its spot at the next World Cup by shunting Pakistan out with a 2-1 semifinal victory.

Zimbabwe may boycott final one-dayer in salary dispute

Eurosport.com AU - ‎41 minutes ago‎
Zimbabwe players are considering whether to play the final one-day international against Pakistan in Harare on Saturday as they protest against the non-payment of salaries by their country's cricket board.

PCB projects Rs557m loss despite boost in revenues

The Express Tribune - ‎2 hours ago‎
The PCB will invest 857.17 million rupees to play its home series at neutral venues. PHOTO: pcb.com.pk. KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has projected a loss of Rs557 million in the coming season in spite of healthy boost in earnings.

'Heroes of Pakistan' short film competition on Sept 1

The Nation - ‎18 hours ago‎
United State's leading broadcaster SoundView Broadcasting, in collaboration with consulting firm Green Card Capital, announced the launch of its first annual “Heroes of Pakistan” Short Film Competition, beginning September 1st, 2013.

Zinda Bhaag Soundtrack: Delving into the roots of Punjabi folklore

The Express Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
Making a comeback with Zinda Bhaag, Sahir Ali Bagga is back to doing what he does best. By Rafay Mahmood. Published: August 30, 2013.

A GRIM CHRONICLE

Khaleej Times - ‎44 minutes ago‎
Like Ashton Kutcher said after 'Jobs', everyone evolves, in the same way that he is not the same today at 35 as he was at 25!

Michael Dodman awards graduation certificates to 30 nursing assistants

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
US Consul General Michael Dodman awarded certificates to the 30 graduates of a US-funded nurse assistant training programme associated with Koohi Goth Hospital at a local hotel on Thursday.

Call to set up share care centres

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
Medical experts have observed that, for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children, there is a need to set up share care centres at district level and to provide training to pediatricians and nurses.

FAISALABAD The City

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
FAISALABAD: Quality technical education is prerequisite to overcome unemployment, said GC University Faisalabad Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Zakir Hussain.

70pc of Americans have high-speed Internet: study

The News International - ‎5 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON: The percentage of Americans with high-speed Internet connections at home has reached 70 percent, while just three percent still use dial-up to go online, a study showed Monday.

Facebook and WhatsApp ranked as most popular apps

The Nation - ‎18 hours ago‎
LAHORE (PR): With the emergence of smart-phones and mobile internet, social networking tools Facebook and WhatsApp are ranked as the most popular among Pakistani youth, that has an over-powering urge to stay connected at all times.

Driving in flip flops more dangerous than heels

Khaleej Times - ‎11 hours ago‎
Women put themselves at risk when they step into their car wearing flip flops, says a survey. According to a poll conducted by Sheilas' Wheels, a British car insurance brand that majorly targets its insurance products to women, flip flops not only impair ...

JumpStartFund Looks To Make Elon Musk's Hyperloop A Reality

socalTech.com - ‎7 hours ago‎
There was a lot of hype earlier this month over the introduction of the idea for Hyperloop--a system for getting people to and from the Bay Area in only minutes, using 800 mile per hour aluminum pods.

Older iPhones can now be traded in at Apple stores in US

CBC.ca - ‎15 minutes ago‎
Excited about the new iPhone expected to be unveiled Sept. 10? Apple will now join others in allowing you to trade in your old model.

Earth life 'may have come from Mars'

BBC News - ‎12 hours ago‎
Life may have started on Mars before arriving on Earth, a major scientific conference has heard. New research supports an idea that the Red Planet was a better place to kick-start biology billions of years ago than the early Earth was.

Greenland ice sheet secret revealed: a chasm rivaling the Grand Canyon

Los Angeles Times - ‎9 minutes ago‎
While climate scientists fret over the melting of Greenland's ice sheet, a geographer using NASA data made it disappear, revealing a canyon as long as Arizona's Grand Canyon, buried a mile below the ice.

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