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MQM demands new provinces in country

gulfnews.com - ‎7 minutes ago‎
Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain Tuesday demanded creation of more provinces and administrative units in view of radical demographic changes in the country and better governance.

Pakistan to release senior Afghan Taliban prisoner

Times of Oman - ‎37 minutes ago‎
Pakistan is to release its most senior Afghan Taliban detainee, Abdul Ghani Baradar, a former military chief often described as the insurgents' ex-second in command, officials said Tuesday.

Media, political parties will be taken into confidence over Taliban talks: Nisar

The News International - ‎10 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Monday that the Taliban welcoming the government's offer to hold dialogue was a good omen.

Adults convicted in Delhi gang rape case

Deutsche Welle - ‎32 minutes ago‎
Four adult suspects on trial over a fatal gang rape last December in New Delhi have been found guilty on all counts, and now face the death penalty.

IDB to extend $850mn project assistance to Pakistan

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: A five-member delegation led by Mr.Birama Boubacar Sidibe, Vice President (operations) Islamic Development Bank (IDB) called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at his office.

Submarine car abandoned in storage bought for just $100 in blind auction

Daily Mail - ‎7 minutes ago‎
The submarine car driven by James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me has been sold at auction for £550,000. The Lotus Esprit was the subject of a fierce battle between a female buyer and a telephone bidder, who eventually came out the winner at RM ...

US News college rankings: The big gainers and big decliners over three years

Washington Post - ‎17 minutes ago‎
In many ways, the U.S. News and World Report college rankings are an annual parlor game that makes irresistible reading for students, parents, alumni, educators and, of course, journalists.

Ruto: ICC prosecutor unprepared, case sloppy

Capital FM Kenya - ‎1 hour ago‎
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 10 - The Defence team of Deputy President William Ruto has slammed his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as injudicious, citing plans to adjourn, barely a day after it started for 'want of witnesses' as an example.

Kerry: US Still Waiting for Russia Plan on Syria

ABC News - ‎7 minutes ago‎
Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. is still awaiting a proposal from the Russians about how Syria could agree to give up its chemical weapons, but that the U.S.

6 killed in Philippines clashes

The News International - ‎1 hour ago‎
MANILA” Six people were killed on Monday and dozens wounded in a clash between government troops and Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines, police and military said.

Syrian Conflict Goes Back 13 Centuries

Bloomberg - ‎40 minutes ago‎
“And when, on a gentle spring morning after several days of siege, that host streamed through a breach in the walls of Damascus, murder and pillage ensued that scarce abated with the sunset.

ECP, Army agree to hold LG polls in cantonment boards on Nov 3

DAWN.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Army on Tuesday reached a consensus on holding the local body elections in cantonment boards on November 3. The decision was taken at a meeting of the ECP and Pakistan Army officials, ...

Two killed in Karachi violence, 25 suspects arrested, arms, looted valuables ...

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image KARACHI: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in fresh spate of violence in different areas of the metropolis.

Restraining Zardari to leave the country, federation's reply submitted

The News International - ‎9 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The federation Tuesday submitted its reply in response to the court notice in connection with a petition praying former president Asif Ali Zardari be restrained from leaving the country, Geo News reported.

Cancellation of 650MW supply to KESC proposed

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The subcommittee of the standing committee on water and power on Monday recommended cancelation of 650MW supply to the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and also recommended to make recovery of billions of rupees of the last ...

Government will not accept IMF dictates: Dar

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan will not accept any dictates from the IMF regarding the devaluation of the rupee against the dollar.

Small dams being developed in addition to big projects: Ahsan

The Nation - ‎13 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - A high-level meeting to review small dam projects in Balochistan and Katchi Canal project was held in Planning Commission under the chairmanship of Prof.

Wapda, Chinese firm sign accord

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
LAHORE: In view of the federal government's resolve to provide relief to the consumers by adding low-cost hydel electricity to the national grid, the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) on Monday signed a contract worth Rs26.053 billion with the ...

Masakadza, Taylor get Zim to 165 at tea

SuperSport (blog) - ‎33 minutes ago‎
Hamilton Masakadza and Brendan Taylor shared a century partnership as Zimbabwe recovered from the loss of two early wickets on the first day of the second test against Pakistan at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

Nadal's US Open Victory: Tennis in a Vacuum

New Yorker (blog)
14 minutes ago
Written by
Reeves Wiedeman
On the final point of last night's almost-classic U.S. Open men's final, Rafael Nadal waited to unleash his serve. He was leading 5-1 in the fourth set, after winning the first and third, and up 40-15, so the possibility of losing the match was all but gone.

Abbasi questions awarding of TV rights by PCB

DAWN.com - ‎12 hours ago‎
KARACHI, Sept 9: Former chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Arif Ali Khan Abbasi has raised questions over the two separate broadcasting deals recently finalised by the board.

Beauties from 130 countries vie for Miss World 2013 Title in Bali, Indonesia

eTurboNews - ‎1 hour ago‎
Resplendent beauty steeped in culture was the hallmark of the Official opening Ceremony of Miss World 2013, held on Sunday 8th September at the Westin Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Vin Diesel is Reassembling Tigon Studios For New Riddick Game

New Gamer Nation - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Vin Diesel himself has come forward to announce a new Riddick game is in development by the Starbreeze studios team that made “Escape from Butcher Bay”.

'The Railway Man' Trailer: Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman Star In New Prestige Drama

Huffington Post - ‎26 minutes ago‎
"The Railway Man," a new drama starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, debuted at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

20 more dengue cases

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
Twenty more people have tested positive for dengue in the city, increasing the number of dengue patients to 1,023 this year, stated a report released by the Sindh Dengue Surveillance Cell on Monday; three people also tested positive in Hyderabad.

250 dengue patients being treated at Swat hospital

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
MINGORA: Chief Executive Officer of the Saidu Sharif Hospital Dr Taj Muhammad Khan Monday said that 250 persons infected with dengue virus were undergoing treatment at the hospital.

Excise dept issuing standardised number plates

The News International - ‎4 hours ago‎
Secretary Excise and Taxation, Aijaz Ahmed Memon, has announced for the convenience of the motoring public that Motor Registration Wing Karachi of the Excise and Taxation Department is issuing standardised number plates to the motoring public at the ...

LIVE: Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C launch event

Zee News - ‎27 minutes ago‎
So, Apple has another iPhone event happening today. We'll bring you the coverage(10 AM Pacific Time/10:30 PM IST)of what the Cupertino-based tech giant has in stored for smartphone enthusiasts, prospective buyers, developers, marketeers and all you ...

Apple to Unveil Cheaper IPhone as Cook Seeks Asia Growth

San Francisco Chronicle
29 minutes ago
Written by
Adam Satariano
(Updates shares in 12th paragraph.) Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.'s introduction of new iPhones is a chance for the company to turn the page on a dour year that included no big new gadgets, a falling stock and stepped-up competition.

Apple event more likely evolution than meteor

ABS CBN News - ‎11 hours ago‎
NEW YORK - Apple's investors and fans are clamoring for a world-changing new gadget at the tech giant's media event on Tuesday - a watch, a TV or something hitherto kept secret.

Karakorum Range, K2 familiar names in Italy

The Nation - ‎12 hours ago‎
E-POLL. Do you think Imran Khan will be successful in setting up a uniform education system in KPK? Yes. No. Don't know. Do you think Imran Khan will be successful in setting up a uniform education system in KPK?

Lunar explorer on perfect trajectory: NASA

Daily News & Analysis - ‎Sep 7, 2013‎
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) was "on a perfect trajectory" to reach the Moon in 30 days, US space agency NASA has said.

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