Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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Lahore plaza fire doused, Punjab CM takes notice

Geo News, Pakistan - ‎2 hours ago‎
LAHORE: The fire which erupted in a multi-storey commercial plaza near Kalma Chowk was successfully doused by fire fighting teams and all trapped persons were safely rescued.

CNG pumps open for seven days per week

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
image LAHORE: All the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) filling stations on Tuesday opened in Punjab for seven days a week schedule after three years,as announced by Federal Minister Petroleum Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.

Climate change threatens India's economic growth - IPCC

The Nation - ‎16 minutes ago‎
Do you think that other members of Musharraf's regime should also be tried for treason under Article 6(2)? Yes. No. Don't know.

Sindh Assembly passes Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2014

Business Recorder - ‎48 minutes ago‎
Sindh Assembly on Monday passed 'The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2014' unanimously; with opposition saying that strict implementation of the law is imperative to end traffic chaos especially in the metropolis.

Bangladesh vs Australia ICC World T20 2014: David Warner, Aaron Finch power ...

Cricket Country - ‎6 minutes ago‎
Australia are on course to victory against Bangladesh in their last encounter at the ICC World T20 2014 at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.

Intel probe: CIA misled on interrogation program

The Hill (blog) - ‎15 minutes ago‎
A new report compiled by the Senate Intelligence Committee found the CIA misled the government and public about its interrogation program, according to multiple reports.

Appoint Powell successor soon, Indian American body urges Obama

Business Standard - ‎40 minutes ago‎
An organization representing Indian Americans Tuesday hoped the next US envoy to India will be a senior person and that the appointment will be made soon.

Nato plans stronger military ties to ex-Soviet states south of Russia

The Guardian - ‎12 minutes ago‎
Nato's secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen talks to the media before a meeting of the alliance's foreign ministers about Russia's expansionist threat.

Hollande Sends Market-Friendly Message With New Prime Minister

Businessweek - ‎51 minutes ago‎
French polls routinely showed Manuel Valls, who was the interior minister, as the favorite to replace Ayrault as prime minister. Photographer: Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images.

Turkey's opposition to contest Ankara local poll result

Khaleej Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Turkey's secular main opposition party said Tuesday it would contest a narrow poll win in Ankara mayoral elections claimed by the Islamic-rooted party of Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan, citing “irregularities”.

Govt to enhance education budget upto 4 pc of GDP

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): State Minister for Education, Training and Standards in Higher Education and Interior, Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman on Tuesday expressed the government' resolve to enhance budgetary allocations upto four percent of GDP for the ...

'Controversial' recommendations: Sindh Assembly censures Council of Islamic ...

Business Recorder - ‎46 minutes ago‎
The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a resolution unanimously censuring the Council for Islamic Ideology for its recent controversial recommendations and calling for its closure.

Petrol price up at midnight tonight

Citizen - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Petrol prices are on the rise again, with the latest increase taking effect on Wednesday 2 April. Share & Rate this article. Share on email Email.

Pakistan hires banks for investor meetings

The Nation - ‎2 hours ago‎
Do you think that other members of Musharraf's regime should also be tried for treason under Article 6(2)? Yes. No. Don't know.

Breaking bread: Wheat procurement drive to start this month

The Express Tribune - ‎6 hours ago‎
The interests of small farmers will be protected at all cost, says chief minister. PHOTO: FILE. LAHORE: The government will procure wheat on a support price and protect the interests of small farmers, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday.

OICCI presents tax proposals to FBR

Business Recorder - ‎12 hours ago‎
Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) extended its support to the government in its efforts to increase revenue collection and streamline the taxation structure at a meeting held to present the OICCI 2014-15 Taxation Proposals to ...

HVAC&R exhibition, moot to be held from April 3

Business Recorder - ‎46 minutes ago‎
A three-day 21st HVAC&R Exhibition and Conference is being held on April 3-5 at the Expo Centre to showcase latest developments and technological advancements taking place in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

ICC World T20 2014: Darren Sammy's second language and a scary rickshaw ride

Cricket Country
1 hour ago
Written by
Nishad Vaidya
Dhaka is currently soaked in a cricketing atmosphere. Nishad Pai Vaidya narrates a few instances from his stay in the city. If one has a close look at the logo of the ICC World T20 2014, one would realize that it resembles a very familiar sight in Bangladesh.

Bright chances for Pakistan to beat WI: Mohsin

PakTribune.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan national cricket team chief selector and coach Mohsin Hasan Khan praised the national team's performance against Bangladesh in the World T20 match but expressed his utter surprise over Juniad Khan's exclusion from the ...

ICC World T20 2014: Netherlands script almost perfect fairytale

Cricket Country - ‎1 hour ago‎
Netherlands' performance in the ICC World T20 2014 has been one of the best underdog tales in recent times - a jaw-dropping chase against Ireland, making South Africa sweat and toil for a win and dishing out a humiliating defeat to England by 45 runs.

NewS Brief

DAWN.com - ‎9 hours ago‎
SYLHET (Bangladesh): Pakistan concluded their disappointing ICC Women's World Twenty20 league-round campaign on a high note on Monday when they defeated Ireland by 14 runs in the Group 'A' fixture at the Sylhet Stadium.

ICC World Twenty20: Rangana Herath five-for puts Sri Lanka in last-4

Indian Express - ‎2 hours ago‎
Sri Lanka breezed into the World Twenty20 semi-finals after left-arm spinner Rangana Herath destroyed New Zealand in a 59-run romp in Chittagong on Monday.

Ranbir's 'Bombay Velvet' shifted to avoid clash with Aamir starrer?

Business Recorder - ‎30 minutes ago‎
According to Mid-day.com Fox Star Studios are planning to postpone their upcoming film 'Bombay Velvet' to avoid a box-office battle with Aamir Khan starrer 'Peekay'.

Jashn-i-Baharan: Spring festival brighten DHA residents' day

The Express Tribune - ‎Mar 30, 2014‎
The event was held at J Park in Phase 5 amidst. Major entrances leading to the park were blocked to ensure proper security. A walk-through gate was installed at one of the entrances leading to the park.

Symposium: Diabetics told to get eye checkups regularly

The Express Tribune - ‎8 hours ago‎
Diabetics more prone to developing retinal diseases, need to have regular check-ups even if their sight was not weak. By Our Correspondent.

Bariatric Surgery and Long-Term Diabetes Control

WJHG-TV - ‎26 minutes ago‎
Type 2 diabetes may have finally met its match. A new study shows bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, as many as three years after the procedure.

They should know better

The News International - ‎9 hours ago‎
India has a population close to 1.2 billion people, six times more than Pakistan's and has managed to eradicate polio. On the other hand, here in Pakistan we are attacking and killing polio workers and the policemen that accompany them for protection.

No SIM activation without biometric verification in Karachi, Balochistan from today

The News International - ‎9 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that no cellular SIM in Balochistan and Karachi will be activated without biometric verification from Tuesday (April 1).

GTA 5: Get All Melee Weapons For Free on GTA Online Including Molotov ...

International Business Times UK
3 hours ago
Written by
Akash KJ
Players on Rockstar's GTA 5 have now come out with a new method to get all of the game's melee weapons for free, and this includes the elusive Molotov Cocktail, which is extremely rare on GTA Online.

Nokia X launches sale in Pakistan

Pakistan Observer - ‎15 hours ago‎
Tuesday, April 01, 2014 - Karachi—Nokia Pakistan announced today that Nokia X part of the new Nokia X family of affordable smart phones that run Android™ apps, has begun selling in Pakistan.

NA defers 'You Tube' ban lifting resolution till next week

Business Recorder - ‎2 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: National Assembly on Tuesday deferred a resolution urging the government to take immediate steps to lift ban on "You Tube".

Turn off the lights: Lawmakers, environmentalists mark Earth Hour

The Express Tribune - ‎Mar 30, 2014‎
Sindh joins 7,000 cities and more than 156 countries across the world by celebrating this event in various cities. By Our Correspondent.

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