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SC orders to present missing persons Tuesday

The News International - ‎55 minutes ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has ordered the Defence Minister Khawaja Asif to register the murder case of two missing persons who died under the custody of the agency, Geo News reported.

Rs50m ransom wins cardiologist freedom

The Nation - ‎11 hours ago‎
QUETTA - Balochistan's kidnapped cardiologist Dr Abdul Munaf Tareen reached home here on Sunday after remaining in captivity for about 75 days.

Thai PM says protesters' demands 'unconstitutional'

USA TODAY - ‎2 minutes ago‎
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's prime minister said Monday she is willing to do anything it takes to end violent protests against her government and restore peace, but cannot accept the opposition's "unconstitutional" demand to hand power to an unelected ...

Mars Orbiter crosses Moon's orbit; travelling 10 lakh km a day

Livemint - ‎25 minutes ago‎
This is the first time an Indian-made object is being sent into deep space. Photo: ISRO. Chennai: Indian Space Research Organisation's Mars Orbiter, which was placed in inter-Mars trajectory in the early hours on Monday, has crossed Moon's orbit and is ...

Paul Walker's co-star Tyrese Gibson cries at crash site

ITN - ‎42 minutes ago‎
Tyrese Gibson, who co-starred in The Fast and the Furious films with the late actor Paul Walker, has visited the crash site where he died on Saturday.

China in lunar mission

The Australian - ‎30 minutes ago‎
CHINA launched its first moon rover mission yesterday, the latest step in an ambitious space program seen as a symbol of its rising global stature.
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Ukraine protests fuelled by police response

Sydney Morning Herald - ‎20 minutes ago‎
More than 100,000 people have taken to the streets of Kiev, and thousands more have rallied in other cities across Ukraine, to demand the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych, the largest outpouring of fury so far over his refusal to sign far-reaching ...

Oman carried out "huge role" on Iran nuclear deal - Iran FM

Kuwait News Agency - ‎1 hour ago‎
MUSCAT, Dec 2 (KUNA) -- Oman had carried out a "huge role" during recent talks in Brussels between the P5+1 global powers and Iran which resulted in a deal on Iran's nuclear activity, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday.

Gov. Cuomo: I think NYC train crash was 'about the speed'

Today.com - ‎16 minutes ago‎
Governor Andrew Cuomo recounted a chilling scene at the site of the train derailment in the Bronx that was the deadliest train crash in New York in more than 20 years.

EU: "Premature" to discuss free trade China deal

MarketWatch - ‎11 minutes ago‎
BRUSSELS--The European Union Monday rejected a call by U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron to push for an EU-China trade deal, saying it was "premature" at this point.

Several Killed After Bus Plunges Into Pakistani Ravine

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - ‎53 minutes ago‎
At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus fell 150 meters into a ravine in Pakistan's northwestern Himalayan region of Kashmir.

Sindh, Balochistan polls schedule to be out Dec 7

Daily News & Analysis - ‎28 minutes ago‎
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Monday said that the schedule for local bodies (LB) polls in Sindh and Balochistan provinces will be issued Dec 7, Geo News reported.

Pakistani court defers action against ex-PM Raja Ashraf

Times of India - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani court on Monday adjourned till December 14 the indictment of former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf over alleged corruption in setting up power projects.

Asian Parliamentary Assembly conference from Dec 8

Business Recorder - ‎3 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Biggest ever conference in parliamentary history of the country, "The Asian Parliamentary Assembly" (APA) will start from December 8 to 10.

Mumbai mastermind Saeed calls on Nawaz govt to stop construction of wall ...

Business Standard - ‎1 hour ago‎
The leaders of the Difa-i-Pakistan Council (DPC), an umbrella coalition of more than 40 Pakistani Political and Religious parties, have said Pakistan should stop the construction of a concrete wall along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.

Pakistan facing shortage of US dollars

Business Standard - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Pakistan is facing a shortage of US dollars in the kerb market leading to fluctuating exchange rates and rising concerns. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar took notice of the shortage of dollar notes with exchange companies and scheduled banks and directed the ...

NAB launches probe into land scam

DAWN.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
NAB would also investigate why National Police Foundation's (NPF) was formed, what was its manifesto and how it had established housing schemes in the federal capital.

China stocks ride reform roller coaster

Xinhua - ‎14 minutes ago‎
BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's ChiNext Index, which is composed mainly of hi-tech start-ups, on Monday responded dramatically to moves for a more standardized market.

Six PPIB power projects to generate 1100MW by 2018

Business Recorder - ‎5 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is working to complete six power projects to inject 1,100MW in the national grid by end of the year 2018.

Auto show: Vintage vehicles descend on capital

The Express Tribune - ‎19 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Thousands thronged Lake View Park on Sunday to witness a diverse display of cars at a vintage auto show. The two-day show, which culminated on Sunday, was organised by Pakwheels.

Biometric SIM verification system to be launched

DAWN.com - ‎Nov 29, 2013‎
Zulqernain Tahir. Nadra is in the process of launching a biometric verification system for use at mobile companies' outlets to stop issuance of illegal SIMs. - File Photo.

Absence of Afridi, Hafeez in final ODI was a poor decision

Business Recorder - ‎5 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: Legendary test leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has said that exclusion of Hafeez and Afridi in the third and final One-Day International against South Africa was not a good decision.

Jamshed, Rehman dropped from T20 squad

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan selectors have dropped opening batsman Nasir Jamshed and left-arm spinner Abdul Rehman for this month´s Twenty20 Internationals against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

Misbah calls for patience from Pakistan fans

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
“There was lot of hue and cry to change the team, change the system, but we need patience.” -Photo by AFP. Updated 2013-12-02 17:02:40.

Afridi, Ajmal to take part in SA's domestic T20

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: All rounder Shahid Khan Afridi and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has signed a contract for South Africa's upcoming domestic T20 competition, reported a TV channel.

Box Office: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Frozen Dominate, Break ...

Inside Pulse
31 minutes ago
Written by
Travis Leamons
They say bad things happen in threes. When looking at how well The Hunger Games: Catching Fire has been performing, you can say good things happen in fours.

Naseeruddin Shah hopeful of peace

The News International - ‎8 hours ago‎
Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has said it's not the journey but the ultimate destination which is important and travellers of the Pak-India peace caravan will reach their destination one day.
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Priyanka first Bollywood actress to buy a Rolls-Royce

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image According to Indian media reports Bollywood starlet Priyanka Chopra has booked a custom-made Rolls-Royce worth over Rs 2 crores.

Dengue virus is decreasing: Kh Salman

Pakistan Observer - ‎9 hours ago‎
Monday, December 02, 2013 - Lahore—Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab for Health, Khawaja Salman Raffique said that dengue epidemic in Punjab is lowering, however, dengue surveillance activities should continue till the end of epidemic.

Chest society arranges seminar on COPD

Pakistan Observer - ‎9 hours ago‎
Monday, December 02, 2013 - Peshawar—Pakistan Chest Society Khyber Pakhtunhwa Chapter in collaboration with Primary Care Respiratory Group here Sunday arranged a seminar in connection with International Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...

Potato crop delayed by climate change

DAWN.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
The delay in early harvesting of potato crop in Punjab, which led to an extraordinary hike in its prices across the country last month, has been attributed to the impact of climate change.

Comet ISON May have Survived: New Observations Reveal Comet's Fate

Science World Report - ‎1 hour ago‎
One question has plagued astronomers about the sungrazing Comet ISON: Did it survive its trip around the Sun, or did it disintegrate?

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