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MQM to present resolution against PPO in Sindh Assembly today

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Faisal Subzwari said on Monday that his party will present a resolution against the Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) in Sindh Assembly today and raised concern over the missing party workers, ...

Islamabad High Court Orders Government to Appoint Chairman HEC in 15 Days

News Pakistan - ‎1 hour ago‎
According to the latest reports, the Islamabad High Court has ordered the government to appoint a new chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) within the next 15 days.

Attack on NATO Trucks in Pakistan Kills Driver

Naharnet - ‎30 minutes ago‎
Gunmen in restive northwest Pakistan on Monday attacked container trucks carrying supplies to NATO troops in Afghanistan, killing a driver, officials said.

Lavrov challenges 'hypocritical' West over Kyiv ultimatum to Ukraine protesters

euronews - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Western countries of hypocrisy over Ukraine, challenging them to respond to Kyiv's threat to use force against pro-Russian protests.

Home News National Finance Minister's meets UK Secretary of State for ...

Associated Press of Pakistan - ‎1 hour ago‎
WASHINGTON, April 14 (APP): Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said things are shaping up for Pakistan's economic boost as macroeconomic stability has earned the country huge confidence of international investors and financial institutions.

Stars hit red carpet for MTV movie awards

USA TODAY - ‎7 minutes ago‎
Stars including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Lupita Nyong'o and Shailene Woodley strut their stuff on the red carpet as they arrive for the MTV Movie Awards.

Police Name Frazier Glenn Cross, White Supremacist, As Kansas Shootings ...

Huffington Post - ‎5 minutes ago‎
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) - The man accused of killing three people in attacks at a Jewish community center and Jewish retirement complex near Kansas City is a well-known white supremacist and former Ku Klux Klan leader who was once the subject ...

Nigeria bomb blast deaths jump to 71

CBC.ca - ‎7 minutes ago‎
The confirmed toll from the bombing of a bus station near the Nigerian capital Abuja on Monday is 71 killed and 124 wounded, police spokesman Frank Mba says.

Robotic Submarine Deployed in Search for Plane

ABC News - ‎30 minutes ago‎
Search crews sent a robotic submarine deep into the Indian Ocean for the first time Monday after failing to pick up any signals from the missing Malaysian airliner's black boxes for six days, the leader of the search effort said.

Oscar: I did not fire at Reeva

Independent Online - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Pretoria - Oscar Pistorius has broken down on the stand for a second time today, as the prosecution continues its attempts to slowly tear apart his version of the night he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp.

Vote count hints at run-off in Afghan presidential poll

Financial Times
1 hour ago
Written by
Michael Peel
Afghanistan's presidential election was hardening into a two horse race on Monday, after two of the three former senior ministers seen as possible winners left the third trailing in early voting.

Boy's head found in home of convicted Pakistani cannibals

Reuters - ‎21 minutes ago‎
MULTAN, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani police re-arrested a convicted cannibal on Monday after finding a young boy's head in his home.

Avoiding conflict: New JI chief reiterates support for peace talks

The Express Tribune - ‎7 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR: The newly-crowned chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has said negotiations are the only way to end lawlessness and bring peace back to the country.

Norway's Statoil proposes buyback of up to 7.1pc of shares

Business Recorder - ‎2 hours ago‎
image OSLO: Norway's Statoil has proposed buying back and cancelling up to 7.1 percent of its shares by mid-2015 to reward shareholders and adjust the group's capital structure, it said on Monday.

4250MW power to be added to national grid by June: Abid

Business Recorder - ‎8 hours ago‎
Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said 4250MW electricity will be added to national grid by June this year that would limit loadshedding hours to maximum 6 to 8 hours at the peak of demand in the summer season.

IDB to invest $264m for procurement of locomotives

The Nation - ‎9 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is likely to invest 264 million dollar for procurement of Locomotives and doubling of Track.

Treasure-seeking teen trapped in tunnel

Independent Online - ‎2 hours ago‎
Rescue workers were trying to save a teenage Pakistani boy trapped in a 15m tunnel he dug under his house to look for treasure, on the advice of a fortune-teller, police said on Monday.

Smuggled cigarettes: FBR calls to check illegal trade

Business Recorder - ‎1 hour ago‎
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue and Directorate General of Intelligence Customs to intensify their efforts to check illicit trade of smuggled cigarettes particularly Pine.

Moin Khan likely to be Pakistan cricket chief selector

Daily News & Analysis - ‎57 minutes ago‎
Karachi: Well informed sources have reportedly revealed that former Pakistani Test captain and wicketkeeper Moin Khan is most likely to become the chief selector for the national team, after his two months contract as head coach ends.

Bubba Watson won the Masters, Jordan Spieth won the weekend

USA TODAY - ‎14 minutes ago‎
Bubba Watson is your 2014 Masters champion. It's Watson's second Masters victory in three years. His pink driver carried him to a final-round 69 at Augusta National, shooting 8-under par for the tournament.

64pc students want to work within Pak after study, survey finds

Daily Times - ‎15 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Despite the country's economy being on a downward trajectory, challenging situation for the industries and deteriorating law and order condition, more than 64 percent of the students in private and public sector universities plan to work within ...

Lok Mela: People pour in large numbers to witness work of rural artisans

The Express Tribune - ‎8 hours ago‎
Red clay replicas of Moen-jo-daro and Harappa civilisations on display at Lok Virsa. PHOTO: EXPRESS. ISLAMABAD: Taking advantage of the holiday, thousands of people made a beeline for Shakarparian to witness the artwork of rural artisans at the ...

Digitruck, roach prints feature on last day

DAWN.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
Models display creations by designer Rizwan Beyg at a fashion show organized by the Pakistan Fashion Designers Council in Lahore, Pakistan on late Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Salinity posing food insecurity threat: UAF VC

The Nation - ‎9 hours ago‎
FAISALABAD - University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said on Sunday that salinity was affecting 6.8 million acres of land in the country which posing a threat of food insecurity.

Public health: Court moved against dangerous factory emissions

The Express Tribune - ‎6 hours ago‎
A petition seeking mandatory preventive measures against silicosis, caused allegedly by emissions from a stone-crushing factory in Gujranwala, and compensation for deaths caused by it.

Green Tea Tied to Better Cognitive Functioning

PsychCentral.com - ‎8 minutes ago‎
Green Tea Tied to Better Cognitive Functioning Green tea is known to contain antioxidants and nutrients that many believe enhance health and lower the risk of cancer.

Good news for Baloch LHWs

The Nation - ‎9 hours ago‎
This was announced by Provincial Health Minister Rehmat Saleh Baloch while addressing an Award distributing ceremony in Quetta on Sunday.

Operation launched against juvenile drivers

The News International - ‎Apr 12, 2014‎
Rawalpindi: City Traffic Police (CTP) would launch a grand operation against the underage drivers here. In a statement issued on Friday, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi, Shoaib Khurrum Janbaz said that strict action in accordance with the law is being ...

Telecom sector to welcome Modi government with revenue bonanza; DoT gears ...

TelecomTiger - ‎4 hours ago‎
The department of Telecom (DoT) will soon seek recommendations of telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) on reserve price of airwaves in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands.

New Assassin's Creed game could be based in ancient Rome

Computerandvideogames.com - ‎15 minutes ago‎
A new Assassin's Creed game could take place in ancient Rome, a comment by Ubisoft Toronto boss Jade Raymond suggests. Asked to explain the series' commercial success since debuting in 2007, Raymond, who produced the original game while at ...

SpaceX cargo ship to lift off from Cape in mission to ISS

WESH Orlando - ‎4 minutes ago‎
NASA says Monday's launch of a SpaceX Cargo ship mission to the International Space Station is a go, despite computer issues on the ISS.

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