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Imran Khan to drag Fazal-ur-Rehman in Court

Pakistan Tribune
36 minutes ago
Written by
humaima Malik
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced to sue JUI-F chief Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman for calling him Jewish agent.

Torrential rains kill over 50 across country during 24 hours

Business Recorder - ‎3 hours ago‎
image KARACHI: The death toll from flash floods and heavy rains across Pakistan mounted to 50 over the past 24 hours, as torrential downpours inundated the financial hub of Karachi and the country's northwest.

MQM to support PML-N on all agendas: Sattar

The Nation - ‎4 hours ago‎
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Parliamentary Leader in National Assembly‚ Dr. Farooq Sattar said that his party will support the PML (N) government on its every good policy.

Apple import veto risks undermining patent protection push

Financial Times - ‎12 minutes ago‎
President Barack Obama's move to overturn a looming import ban on older iPhone and iPad models - favouring Apple over Samsung in a long-running legal battle - risks undermining the US administration's aggressive push for stricter intellectual property ...

Early stumps called at Old Trafford

Brisbane Times - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Australia's bid to keep the Ashes series alive at Old Trafford has been hindered by rain and a farcical umpiring decision to stop play due to bad light.

Israel, US have vastly different takes on Iran's Rouhani inauguration

Jerusalem Post
15 minutes ago
Written by
Michael Wilner
Jerusalem and Washington differ over significance of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's inauguration, with Washington ready to work with the new government and Jerusalem warning that the new regime is a threat to world peace.

Zimbabwe: No country for old men

The Independent - ‎14 minutes ago‎
The only good in last week's elections in Zimbabwe is that they did not descend into violence. In 2008, Robert Mugabe's thugs harassed opposition supporters so mercilessly that the Movement for Democratic Change was forced to pull out.

Egypt court sets August 25 trial for Brotherhood leaders

Zee News - ‎17 minutes ago‎
Egypt court sets August 25 trial for Brotherhood leaders Cairo: The spiritual leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and his two powerful deputies will go on trial on August 25 for their alleged involvement in protesters' deaths during demonstration against ...

Indian consulate attack in Afghanistan deplorable

gulfnews.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The pointless horror of terror attacks was made shockingly clear by this week's suicide attack on the Indian consulate in Jalalabad.

#twittersilence is trending, but is it working?

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎2 hours ago‎
#twittersilence is trending. What is it? #twittersilence is the hashtag associated with a one-day boycott of Twitter. The campaign is a response to abusive and threatening tweets sent to feminist campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez and other women (two men ...

Flash floods kill 58 in eastern Afghanistan

Arab News - ‎1 hour ago‎
KABUL, Afghanistan: Heavy rains swept across eastern Afghanistan, leveling homes and killing at least 58 people in five provinces, while an estimated 30 others remain missing, officials said Sunday.

By-elections: PM, CMs barred from visiting constituencies

The Express Tribune - ‎16 hours ago‎
Poll body says measures have been taken to prevent govt office holders from influencing polls. By Our Correspondent. Published: August 4, 2013.

Pakistan wants better relations with all neighbors - PM

Kuwait News Agency - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Aug 4 (KUNA) -- Pakistan wants better relations with all its neighbors, said Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with delegation of Pakistan Journalist Forum.

Effective steps taken to curb electricity theft: minister

The News International - ‎3 hours ago‎
The government will not tolerate theft of electricity and a nationwide vigorous campaign is being launched to curb it, said Abid Sher Ali, state minister for water and power, on Saturday.

Papaam chairman demands broadening of tax net

The News International - ‎3 hours ago‎
LAHORE: The chairman of the Pakistan Auto Parts Manufacturers Association said broadening of the tax net is the only way to increase revenues, and taxing of the “already taxed” should end.

Power tariff not to be raised for low-income groups: Khwaja Asif

The News International - ‎47 minutes ago‎
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Khwaja Muhammad Asif Sunday pledged that the electricity tariff would not be raised for the people belonging to low-income brackets.

Dubai developer Deyaar Q2 net profit rises 47 pct

Reuters - ‎5 hours ago‎
DUBAI | Sun Aug 4, 2013 12:46pm IST. DUBAI Aug 4 (Reuters) - Dubai property developer Deyaar on Sunday reported a 47 percent rise in second-quarter net profit as it gained from lower costs and fair-value adjustments of prices for its investment properties.

Indian spy plane violates Pakistan's airspace

Malaysia Sun - ‎9 hours ago‎
An Indian spy plane violated Pakistani airspace in Chaprar sector on Saturday afternoon. Chenab Rangers spokesman Maj Asad Mahmood told reporters that the Indian spy plane (RPV) entered Pakistani territory from Butti 865 at 1.55pm and went back at ...

South Africa win T20 series against Sri Lanka

Times of India - ‎16 minutes ago‎
HAMBANTOTA: South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 22 runs in the second Twenty20 international in Hambantota on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Jagmohan Dalmiya congratulates team India for clean sweep over Zimbabwe

Daily News & Analysis - ‎32 minutes ago‎
BCCI interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for its 5-0 clean sweep over Zimbabwe in the bilateral One-day International series.

Ravindra Jadeja becomes first Indian since Anil Kumble to top ICC ODI bowlers ...

NDTV - ‎3 hours ago‎
In the recently concluded bilateral series against Zimbabwe though, Ravindra Jadeja could not manage too many wickets but was frugal in terms of economy rate.

Death anniversary of singer Akhlaq Ahmed today

Pakistan Tribune - ‎11 hours ago‎
The 14th death anniversary of famous Pakistani playback singer Akhlaq Ahmed is being observed in the country today. He sang 117 songs in 86 films from 1973 to 1998.

Feature films: Will Pakistan end 50-year silence at Oscars?

The Express Tribune - ‎Aug 3, 2013‎
It's time for Pakistani film-makers to try their luck at being internationally recognised. The Pakistani Academy Selection Committee is now accepting submissions for the Oscar category of Best Foreign Language Film.

Noted scholar Dr Farman Fatehpuri buried

The News International - ‎27 minutes ago‎
KARACHI: Noted writer, scholar, researcher and critic, Prof. Dr Farman Fatehpuri, who had passed away here on Saturday, was laid to rest at Karachi University's graveyard on Sunday.

PMDC 'ill-action' for elections

The Nation - ‎14 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - Despite clear directions of Senate Sub-committee on Health for not holding the council meeting of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the regulatory body of medical colleges is going to meet on Monday to constitute new council.

69 profiteers fined for not displaying rate list

The Nation - ‎14 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Price checking teams in Islamabad headed by magistrates imposed fine of Rs 920,000 on 1,800 profiteers during Ramazan for not displaying rate list of food items at their shops.

Feds proposed Apple e-book remedies include antitrust monitor

Los Angeles Times
Aug 2, 2013
Written by
Chris O'Brien
One month after a New York federal judge ruled that Apple Inc. had conspired to fix electronic book prices, the Department of Justice has proposed a series of restrictions on Apple's digital book sales.

Top board game apps

Sydney Morning Herald - ‎15 hours ago‎
Scrabble Free iPhone, iPad, Android Free. This faithful adaptation adds a few digital features into the mix. As well as being able to play against the computer and people on the same device, you can challenge friends and random opponents over Facebook ...

More Apple Leaks: iPhone 5C and iPad 5 Videos

Wall St. Cheat Sheet
33 minutes ago
Written by
Nathanael Arnold
As the expected fall launch window for the next generation of Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices draws nearer, more and more leaks are continuing to emerge online.

Talking Robot Astronaut Heads To International Space Station

NPR - ‎20 minutes ago‎
HAL 9000 he's not. But Kirobo, the first-ever talking robot in space is heading to the International Space Station this week ahead of his human companion, Japanese astronaut Kochi Wakata, who takes over as ISS commander in November.

Violence will rise as climate changes, scientists predict

Los Angeles Times
Aug 2, 2013
Written by
Monte Morin
Long before scientists began to study global warming, author Raymond Chandler described the violent effects of dry, "oven-hot" Santa Ana winds gusting through the city of Los Angeles.

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