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Pakistan car bombing kills Shia pilgrims

Aljazeera.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Explosive-laden vehicle blows up as bus passes by on outskirts of Quetta in first apparent sectarian attack of 2014. Last updated: 01 Jan 2014 18:54.

In diplomacy, reciprocity is important

Hindustan Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab province in Pakistan, on behalf of his brother of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on December 12 to deliver a formal invite for visiting Pakistan and discussed ...

Two new polio cases take 2013's total count to 85

The Express Tribune - ‎1 hour ago‎
A male infant in South Waziristan and a female infant in Karachi were confirmed to be affected by polio-virus. By Web Desk. Published: January 1, 2014.

Apple denies helping NSA hack iPhone customers' information

New York Daily News - ‎58 minutes ago‎
We're not narcs, Apple says. The technology giant insists it never worked with the National Security Agency to hack into iPhone users' personal information.

KSE strengthens as inflation weakens, gains 347 points

The News International - ‎1 hour ago‎
KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) ended higher on Wednesday after the news that monthly inflation had declined by 1.3 percent bucked up the previously overcautious investors to venture into cement and textile stocks.

Palestinian envoy dies after Prague residence blast

ABC Online - ‎6 minutes ago‎
The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic, Jamal al-Jamal, has died after a blast in his Prague residence on Wednesday. Local authorities said the blast was an accident that was likely caused by an anti-theft system on the door of a safe that he was ...

Kim Jong-un boasts North Korea is stronger after 'eliminating factionalist filth ...

National Post - ‎21 minutes ago‎
SEOUL, South Korea - Kim Jong-un boasted on Wednesday that North Korea enters the new year on a surge of strength because of the elimination of “factionalist filth” - a reference to the young leader's once powerful uncle, whose execution last month ...

India awaiting US review on Devyani issue

The Hindu - ‎Dec 31, 2013‎
India on Tuesday ignored U.S. Ambassador Nancy Powell's expression of regret for the manner in which diplomat Devyani Khobragade was arrested in New York and said it was more keen on the promised “authorised response'' from Washington after it ...

Dubai 2014 firework display breaks world record – Dubai snatches Kuwait ...

Kuwait Times - ‎40 minutes ago‎
DUBAI: Dubai shattered the world record for the largest ever pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve with a show involving more than half a million fireworks, Guinness World Records said yesterday.

Celebrations in Dubai, London, Vegas usher in 2014

Houston Chronicle - ‎9 hours ago‎
NEW YORK (AP) - A world-wide wave of celebrations rang in 2014 with a dazzling 30-minute fireworks show in Dubai, a deluge of confetti in London that tasted as good as it looked and a lavish, boozy music-filled party throughout the streets of Las Vegas.

Lebanon 'captures Iranian embassy bombing mastermind'

The Guardian - ‎2 hours ago‎
The Iranian embassy in Beirut was hit by a series of bombs in November. Photograph: Hasan Shaaban/Reuters. Lebanese authorities have reportedly captured a militant leader suspected of leading a group that claimed responsibility for the bombing of the ...

Finding an interlocutor

The Express Tribune - ‎1 hour ago‎
Maulana Samiul Haq (L) speaks with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) at the PM House on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. PHOTO: PID. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has handed the job of opening the line of communication with the militants to a religious ...

Musharraf's offence is unpardonable: Court

Khaleej Times - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday filed a plea in the special court hearing the treason case against him to exempt him from personally appearing before it for security concerns.

Ecnec approves projects worth Rs 218.554 billion

Business Recorder - ‎15 hours ago‎
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) Tuesday approved 10 projects totalling Rs 218.554 billion. The projects include irrigation, water, power, infrastructure, education as well as Prime Minister's laptops scheme for youth.

Alarm bells: NBP's Bangladesh operation faces heavy losses

The Express Tribune - ‎Dec 31, 2013‎
The BoD hoped that at the end of the day the bank may have to book up to Rs3 billion losses. CREATIVE COMMONS. ISLAMABAD: The National Bank of Pakistan's Bangladesh operation is feared to have sustained Rs12 billion in losses, which, according to ...

MCB launches visa-enabled payments solution

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
LAHORE: MCB has launched the world's first visa-enabled socially connected payments solution with the name of MCB Lite, a transaction that takes place in a socially connected context.

FBR faces Rs85b shortfall in 6 months

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been facing a massive revenue shortfall in the range of Rs80-85 billion in the first half (July-Dec) of the current fiscal year.

FBR issues ambiguous statement over MPs' income tax payment

International News Network - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD: In response to the annoyance showed by members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Wednesday, issues an ambiguous statement.

'Stuck' PHF hopes for Asian Games go-ahead

The Express Tribune - ‎37 minutes ago‎
We are desperate to send the team to the Asian Games, says PHF President Akhtar Rasool. PHOTO: AFP. KARACHI: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) defied the December 31, 2013 deadline to confirm the country's participation at this year's Asian ...

Cricket: Anderson's once-in-a-lifetime innings

New Zealand Herald - ‎1 hour ago‎
Corey Anderson hit 14 of New Zealand's 22 sixes on his way to the fastest ever ODI ton. Photo /Getty Images. ''It is probably only ever going to happen once for me,'' Corey Anderson suggested.

Arsenal 2 Cardiff 0: Arsene Wenger confirms Nicklas Bendtner expected to be ...

The Independent - ‎21 minutes ago‎
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger maintained he had never given up on Nicklas Bendtner after the Denmark striker netted a late goal to help beat managerless Cardiff 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, but is now set to be sidelined for few weeks with an ankle ...

Younis, Misbah put Pakistan in control

Taipei Times - ‎4 hours ago‎
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene, right, and Mahela Jayawardene, center, look on as Pakistan's Younis Khan plays a shot on the second day of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

President's Trophy: WAPDA upsurge with PIA drubbing

The Express Tribune - ‎28 minutes ago‎
15 is the number of wickets Test spinner Zulfiqar Babar took for Wapda. PHOTO: WICB/FILE. KARACHI: Wapda jumped to second place on the points table with a five-wicket victory over PIA as the President's Trophy eighth round concluded on Wednesday at ...

Danielle Steel Awarded French Legion of Honor

New York Times (blog) - ‎2 hours ago‎
Danielle Steel joined the ranks of Douglas Macarthur, Julia Child, Walt Disney, Alan Greenspan and Bob Dylan on Wednesday when she became the latest American to receive France's highest award, the Legion of Honor.

Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom Divorce: Reality Star to Start Dating Matt Kemp ...

Headlines & Global News - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Khloe Kardashian is reportedly dating Matt Kemp following her impending divorce from Lamar Odom. (Photo : Instagram ). Khloe Kardashian was reportedly urged to slow things down with Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp until her divorce to Lamar Odom is ...

Experts for use of zinc and ORS against diarrhea

The Nation - ‎Dec 30, 2013‎
LAHORE - Speakers at an advocacy workshop for policy makers and healthcare providers have stressed the need for making zinc and ORS integral part to cope with diarrhea.

Shaukat Khanum Hospital radiation therapy facilities

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
AN inauguration ceremony for the recently installed two new latest radiation therapy facilities was held in Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.

PTCL offer for EVO customers

The News International - ‎15 hours ago‎
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is rewarding its EVO customers by offering them huge savings of 58% on monthly charges of EVO 3.1 USB device, says a press release.

Has Facebook Become Too Popular?

Motley Fool - ‎2 hours ago‎
In Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB ) third-quarter conference call, CFO David Ebersman pointed out that the company "did see a decrease in daily users specifically among younger teens.

Posted by Parvez Jabri

Business Recorder - ‎11 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: An Iranian aerospace official says the country plans to launch an indigenously designed and manufactured satellite into orbit in early February.

New Year celebrations for passengers on ship trapped in Antarctic ice

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
Passengers aboard a Russian ship trapped in Antarctic ice remained stranded for an eight day on Wednesday as bad weather prevented an airlift rescue, but insisted they had enjoyed “amazing” New Year celebrations even as they were battered by strong ...

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