Friday, May 2, 2014

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2000 missing in Afghan landslide

Irish Independent - ‎21 minutes ago‎
A landslide triggered by heavy rain buried large sections of a remote Afghan village today, killing at least 350 people and leaving more than 2,000 missing.

Pakistan voices deep disappointment as India cancels visit of pilgrims

Business Standard - ‎44 minutes ago‎
In a last minute decision, India cancelled the visit of a group of 500 Pakistani pilgrims to the Ajmer shrine for Urs, citing the ongoing general elections.

We'll try our best to attract top players: PSF

The Express Tribune - ‎46 minutes ago‎
The official revealed that the PSF has corresponded with the ASF over the matter and has registered its reservation in a professional manner.

S. Sudan leaders agree to direct talks: Kerry

Arab News - ‎3 minutes ago‎
SEEKING AVENUES: South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, right, gestures as he chats with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Juba, South Sudan, on Friday.

Sethi's decision on Waqar criticised

The Express Tribune - ‎58 minutes ago‎
The 'Waqar-Moin' formula given by PCB Chairman Najam Sethi for Pakistan cricket's success received denunciation from applicants for the head coach post.

South Korea train rams into back of another one; more than 100 injured

CNN - ‎6 minutes ago‎
(CNN) -- A train rammed into the back of another one in Seoul on Friday, leaving 117 people injured, South Korean officials said. One train was at the station when the second one drove into the back of it, according to the National Emergency Management ...

Uncomfortable truths: how free is the press?

Aljazeera.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The UN has been drawing attention to the role of journalists as the World marks Press Freedom Day. Speaking in New York, Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said that every day of the year “the fundamental freedom to receive and impart information and ideas ...

Deaths and arrests in Egypt clashes

Aljazeera.com - ‎20 minutes ago‎
At least two people die in protests in Cairo and Alexandria on the same day that double bombing kills at least seven. Last updated: 02 May 2014 20:11.

Police get extra 48 hours to quiz Gerry Adams

Daily Mail - ‎58 minutes ago‎
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) - Northern Ireland police received an extra 48 hours Friday to question Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams about an Irish Republican Army killing of a Belfast widow, a development that has infuriated his Irish nationalist party and ...

COAS chairs 172nd Corps Commanders conference

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
RAWALPINDI: The 172nd Corps Commanders' conference was held at General Headquarters today (Friday) with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif in the chair.

Shahid Afridi Meets Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan Tribune - ‎4 hours ago‎
Karachi: Flamboyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Friday met former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf here to inquire about the health of his ailing mother.

Tax collection increases 15pc to Rs1.7 trillion

Business Recorder - ‎7 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: The tax collection by the federal government increased by 15pc during the first ten months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year.

Sindh Government providing incentives to lure foreign investors: Qaim

Business Recorder - ‎46 minutes ago‎
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that the government of Sindh was providing incentives and other facilities to foreign investors for uplift, benefit and welfare of the people of sindh.

Power shortage hits Pakistan at start of summer

Gulf Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
Pakistanis were bracing for a hot summer without enough electricity as a government minister yesterday warned that daily power outages of several hours would get longer in the coming weeks.

$12 billion WB loan approved for Pakistan

News Tribe - ‎2 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $12 billion loan for cash-strapped Pakistan to be given out in a period of five years, the loan will carry a two per cent interest rate, the country's finance ministry said on Friday.

Asia subdued ahead of US jobs data, Japan holiday

seattlepi.com - ‎12 hours ago‎
TOKYO (AP) - Global markets were mixed Friday ahead of a release of key U.S. jobs data, with the benchmark for the Tokyo Stock Exchange closing little changed.

Benfica, Sevilla reach Europa League final

The Express Tribune - ‎58 minutes ago‎
Juventus' defender Giorgio Chiellini reacts at the end of the UEFA Europa League semifinal football match Juventus vs Benfica on May 1st, 2014 at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Rashid Latif backs Salim Malik in bid to lift life ban

Times of Oman - ‎May 1, 2014‎
Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif on Thursday backed former team-mate Salim Malik in his bid to overturn a life ban imposed 14 years ago for match-fixing.

Atletico can seal title if Barca, Real slip up

The Daily Star - ‎1 hour ago‎
MADRID: Atletico Madrid can crown a superb week and wrap up what would be a remarkable La Liga title triumph if they win at Levante Sunday and Barcelona and Real Madrid lose at home to Getafe and Valencia.

Veena Malik receives grand reception at in-laws

DAWN.com - ‎4 hours ago‎
Famous Pakistani actor Veena Malik received a grand reception on Friday when she reached Shakar Dara in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to meet with her in-laws for the first time after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia.

LISTEN HERE: New Michael Jackson song released

Local 10 - ‎41 minutes ago‎
The first song from Michael Jackson's posthumous album "Xscape" has been released, and it's vintage MJ. "Love Never Felt So Good" made its debut during last night's iHeart Radio awards show.

Jamil Naqsh's solo exhibition kicks off

Business Recorder - ‎4 hours ago‎
image ISLAMABAD: A solo exhibition of unique and exclusive modern calligraphic paintings by renowned artist Jamil Naqsh started here on Friday at Tanzara Gallery.

Ali Zafar vs Shaan: What defines patriotism?

DAWN.com (blog) - ‎11 hours ago‎
Sunday's ARY Film Awards will go down in history - not as a milestone where the industry's major players turned out in their finest for a night dedicated solely to celebrating the best of Pakistani cinema, but as the night when two A-listers host, Shaan and AFA ...

'Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

MTV.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
Now that the “Amazing Spider-Man” series has a world of characters to build, the filmmakers behind “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” decided to pick the sequel with nods to the larger Spidey mythos.

10 Bajaur Agency women die of mysterious disease

The News International - ‎18 hours ago‎
KHAR: Panic has gripped the Bajaur Agency after 10 women died of a mysterious disease in parts of War Mamond during the last one week, locals said on Thursday.

Chikungunya spreading to other countries in the Caribbean

UPI.com - ‎45 minutes ago‎
CDC recommends travelers to some parts of the Caribbean protect themselves from mosquito bites by covering up with long sleeves and long pants as well as applying an appropriate insect repellent as directed.

PIC operating theatres too dirty to operate

Pakistan Today - ‎2 hours ago‎
Operating theatres (OTs) in the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) shut down on Friday because of hygiene concerns. PIC was inspected previously in March and management was told by the authorities to clean their OTs as they reportedly were swarming ...

Bannu: Protests against prolonged load shedding

The Nation - ‎6 hours ago‎
Bannu- Protestors against the prolonged load-shedding in Bannu blocked the Bannu-Kohat Road by burning tyres today. The demonstrators said that the duration of unannounced power outages has reached up to 22 hours and forced many to close down ...

Filling vacuum: Telenor to bring online payment gateway this year

The Express Tribune - ‎22 hours ago‎
Online retail: $10m is the current estimated size of the e-commerce market in Pakistan. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE. KARACHI: In a move that will benefit the country's e-commerce, Telenor Pakistan is developing an online payment solution for the domestic ...

US unveils $1.2m to help Ukrainian journalists

Business Recorder - ‎19 minutes ago‎
image WASHINGTON: The United States announced a $1.2 million aid package Friday to help support Ukrainian news outlets ahead of presidential elections later this month.

Al Qaeda, TTP to use Indus River for interprovincial movement

Pakistan Today - ‎11 hours ago‎
Security agencies have started surveillance of the IndusRiver on the basis of an intelligence report that outlawed militant groups were planning to use the waterway for transporting arms and ammunition and kidnapped persons between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

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