Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Pervez Musharraf. — File photo

DAWN.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday presented the investigation report in the special court during the hearing of the treason case against the former military ruler Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, DawnNews reported.

Pak chief justice says offence against any religion is blasphemy

Business Standard - ‎2 hours ago‎
Any offence against any religion comes under the blasphemy law, Pakistan's Chief Justice has said. Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani also expressed annoyance for non-registration of cases against culprits involved in setting Hindu temples ablaze in ...

Microsoft slashes Xbox One price

Financial Express - ‎20 minutes ago‎
SummaryIn a move to spur sales of the Xbox One and catch up with rival Sony's PlayStation 4, Microsoft Corporation... Related Articles.

Turkey declares three days of mourning over mine disaster

Straits Times - ‎8 minutes ago‎
ANKARA (AFP) - Turkey has declared three days of national mourning after more than 200 people were killed in an explosion at a coal mine, one of Turkey's worst industrial disasters, the prime minister's office said on Wednesday.

Two US health workers ill after MERS exposure

Independent Online - ‎24 minutes ago‎
Dr Kevin Sherin (right), the health officer for the Florida Department of Health in Orange County, speaks as Dr Antonio Crespo, chief quality officer at Dr P. Phillips Hospital, listens during a news conference to provide an update on the first MERS case in ...

Amnesty slams 'two-faced' states over torture record

Al-Arabiya - ‎9 hours ago‎
Amnesty International has launched a global anti-torture campaign, calling for an end to the practice, which it says is still rife in some countries.

Anger Over Oil Rig Turns Violent in Vietnam

Wall Street Journal - ‎7 minutes ago‎
HANOI--Dozens of Taiwanese- and Chinese-owned businesses in Vietnam were burned or looted on Tuesday night, as anger turned violent over an oil rig that a Chinese state-run company placed in disputed South China Sea waters.

UN Syria Envoy Brahimi to Resign

Voice of America
3 hours ago
Written by
Mike Richman
WASHINGTON - The United Nations and Arab League mediator on the conflict in Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, plans to resign his post after a nearly two-year effort that failed to bring peace to the war-torn country.

In Google case, EU's top court says people can control their own online histories

Philly.com - ‎49 minutes ago‎
Europe's highest court stunned the U.S. tech industry Tuesday by recognizing an expansive right to privacy that allows citizens to demand that Google delete links to embarrassing personal information - even if it's true.

Pakistan asks two Indian journalists to leave the country by 20 May

Livemint - ‎15 minutes ago‎
The two Indian journalists were asked, in writing, to leave Islamabad last week but the Indian High Commission had intervened and was trying to find a solution to the problem, according to a source.

Two rangers officers shot dead in Kashmore

News Tribe - ‎2 hours ago‎
KASHMORE: Two rangers officers were killed when unidentified men opened fire at rangers checkpoint here on Wednesday, media reported.

PSMA urged government not to increase sales tax rate

SteelGuru - ‎2 hours ago‎
Pakistan Steel Manufacturers Association urged the government not to increase the percentage of sales tax on the steel melting sector via Special Procedures regime at the fixed rate on the electricity bill.

Governments retire entire debt borrowed from SBP

Business Recorder - ‎6 hours ago‎
Supported by rising foreign inflows the federal government and the provinces have retired entire domestic debt borrowed from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for budgetary support during the current fiscal year.

UPDATE 2-Brent holds above $109 on outlook for US oil stocks, Ukraine crisis

Reuters Africa - ‎43 minutes ago‎
... * Brent, U.S. oil hold steady near two-week highs. * U.S. oil inventories expected to drop as driving season nears. * Libyan oil output still uncertain after protest ended (Updates prices).

Gul expresses desire to lead T20 side

The Nation - ‎5 hours ago‎
LAHORE - Pakistan's experienced pace bowler Umar Gul has expressed his desire to lead the Twenty20 side but only if he is fully fit and regains his top form.

Zaka says Sethi behind concocted stories

The Nation - ‎4 hours ago‎
LAHORE - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf Tuesday said that the board was trying to launch vilifying campaign against him through leaking concocted stories to media at the behest of Najam Sethi.

Junior hockey championship from today

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: A total of 15 junior hockey teams would participate in the 33rd National Junior Hockey Championship, commencing from Wednesday (today) at HCP, secretary PHF Rana Mujahid said while addressing a press conference on Tuesday.

Majid, Fahim reach knockout stage

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: All the four Pakistani cueists continued to shine in the 25th IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship 2014, being staged at the Hotel Concorde in Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

KRL sacrificed for the country, says Ayaz Butt

The News International - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) manager Ayaz Butt said on Tuesday that they sacrificed the interest of their department for the sake of the country.

Birthday of Hazrat Ali (RA) celebrated

The Nation - ‎4 hours ago‎
LAHORE - The birth anniversary of fourth Caliph of Islam Hazrat Ali (RA) was observed with traditional religious zeal and solemnity on Tuesday.

Chinese art in Pakistan

The Nation - ‎5 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD - An exhibition featuring more than 120 artworks by 48 artists and calligraphers from China started here at National Art Gallery on Tuesday.

Cannes: 700 police brought in to protect jewels

Telegraph.co.uk
20 hours ago
Written by
Alice Vincent
After jewellry worth more than £85 million was stolen from Cannes last summer, authorities from the French town are preparing to deploy 700 policemen to protect the diamonds of the rich and famous.

KP asks centre to ensure all Fata children are vaccinated

DAWN.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa health minister Shahram Khan Tarakai on Tuesday demanded that the federal government ensure end to transportation of polio virus to the provincial capital by vaccination of all Fata children.

Polio virus found in sewers of Lahore, Karachi

Times of Oman - ‎1 hour ago‎
Karachi: Water samples taken from various parts of Pakistan indicate presence of polio virus in Karachi and Lahore, Express News reported yesterday.

Pakistan To Require All Travelers To Obtain Polio Vaccine

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Pakistan will require all travelers leaving the country, including pregnant women, to obtain a polio vaccination as of June 1. Pakistan's Health Ministry said on May 13 that the restrictions comply with a decision by the World Health Organization (WHO) advising ...

Alleviating loadshedding Some short-term options

Business Recorder - ‎5 hours ago‎
PM Nawaz Sharif has expressed displeasure over the performance of energy sector due to extensive loadshedding of electricity which is being exploited by the opponent political parties.

Blackberry launches Z3 'Jakarta' for $200 in Indonesia

Business Standard - ‎1 hour ago‎
Blackberry has reportedly launched the Z3 "Jakarta" edition, which is unique to the Indonesian market at launch. According to TechCrunch, the 200 dollar device has entry level specifications, as Blackberry wanted to make a touchscreen phone that competes ...

Legend of Zelda Wii U Release Date Rumors: Hyrule Warriors Launches This ...

Gamenguide - ‎9 hours ago‎
Back in December, pants around the world collectively pooped when Nintendo revealed Hyrule Warriors, the product of a team-up with Dynasty Warriors developer Tecmo Koei, which saw longtime Legend of Zelda protagonist Link spinning, flipping, and ...

As capsule returns to Earth, Russia casts doubt on ISS collaboration

Deutsche Welle - ‎10 minutes ago‎
A space capsule with three astronauts aboard has landed in Kazakhstan. Before the landing, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Russia wouldn't cooperate with the US on the 15-nation ISS past 2020 as NASA had hoped.

Western Antarctic ice sheet starting to melt away

Waterbury Republican American - ‎2 hours ago‎
WASHINGTON - The huge West Antarctic ice sheet is starting a glacially slow collapse in an unstoppable way, two new studies show. Scientists say that means even more sea level rise than they figured.
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A future of thirst: Water crisis lies on the horizon

The Asian Age - ‎8 hours ago‎
Around 768 million people today do not have access to a safe source of water. A fifth of the world's aquifers are depleted. As the world's population swells to around 9.6 billion, UN estimates that demand for water will rise by 55%.

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