Friday, June 20, 2014

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Pemra suspends Geo, ARY channels

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
Do you think Rana Sanaullah's resignation will prove favourable for impartial investigation of the Model Town incident? Yes. No.

Ukraine separatists slapped with sanctions by US as turmoil persists

The Australian - ‎59 minutes ago‎
THE Obama administration has imposed sanctions on pro-Russian separatist leaders in Ukraine for refusing to cede to the Kiev government.

Apple's Foe Is Margin Risk, Not Fire Phone

Barron's - ‎10 hours ago‎
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FRANCE CRUSH SWISS

Gulf Daily News - ‎59 minutes ago‎
SALVADOR, Brazil: Rampant France sparkled in a 5-2 mauling of neighbours Switzerland in World Cup Group E last night to move closer to knockout phase four years after one of their darkest days.

SBP auctions Rs49,537m sukuk

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
KARACHI - State Bank of Pakistan on Friday auctioned 3-year Government of Pakistan ijara sukuk of Rs 49,537 million through its primary dealers.

Afghan Leader Backs UN Election Role

New York Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
KABUL, Afghanistan - Seeking to quell a political crisis surrounding the June 14 election to choose his successor, President Hamid Karzai reversed course on Friday and suggested that the United Nations get involved in helping Afghanistan settle disputes ...

Probe anti-Muslim violence, Sri Lanka told

Firstpost - ‎1 hour ago‎
New York, June 20 (IANS) The Sri Lankan authorities should urgently investigate deadly violence against Muslims by Buddhist hardliners, Human Rights Watch said Friday.

How the missing Israeli teenagers stoke feelings of tribal vengeance

The Globe and Mail - ‎5 hours ago‎
An intrepid journalist friend based in Israel said this week she was keen to get to Iraq to cover the current conflict there, but hated to leave Israel “at a time like this.

Global refugee figure crosses 50 mn mark

Firstpost - ‎4 hours ago‎
United Nations, June 20 (IANS) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Friday said that the number of refugees has exceeded 50 million globally for the first time since World War II, media reported.

Three US troops and military dog killed in Afghan blast

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎25 minutes ago‎
A Taliban attack killed three American soldiers and a military dog in southern Afghanistan on Friday, officials said, in the latest sign of the insurgents' capability as the coalition winds down operations.

PM urges critics to be patient

The Express Tribune - ‎5 hours ago‎
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif addressing the distribution ceremony of PM Laptop scheme at convention centre in Islamabad on June 20, 2014.

Five 'militants' killed in hours-long battle with LEAs

DAWN.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: In the first major gunbattle with suspected militants in the city since the launch of an army operation in North Waziristan, nearly half a dozen suspects were killed while two law-enforcers received gunshot wounds in the Manghopir area on Friday ...

Aid Scarce as Pakistanis Flee Conflict

New York Times - ‎1 hour ago‎
Pakistani children stand in a partially destroyed building in Bannu on Friday, after fleeing the North Waziristan region. Credit a Majeed/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images.

Farmers reap benefit as banks credit disbursement grows

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
KARACHI - Pakistan's farmers are benefiting as banks' agriculture credit disbursement nears the annual target. During first eleven months of the current fiscal year i.e.

Shire shares surge following takeover bid

Herald Scotland - ‎1 hour ago‎
DRUGS company Shire has seen its shares surge by 17 per cent after the FTSE 100 firm became the latest target for a US-based rival.

Oil mixed in Asia

The News International - ‎Jun 19, 2014‎
SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed in Asia Friday but retained support near a nine-month peak as dealers track the unfolding sectarian conflict in Iraq fearing it could cause a major supply disruption.

Stocks finish weekend session with modest gain

DAWN.com - ‎2 hours ago‎
KARACHI: After a free fall all through the week, stocks stabilised on Friday as the KSE-100 index closed with minor recovery of 17.47 points at 28,691.84.

Dow, S&P 500 set records to end week higher

Xinhua - ‎4 hours ago‎
NEW YORK, June 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks closed up Friday to wrap up the week on a positive note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 breaking new ground, boosted by optimistic sentiment sparked by the U.S.

Five Points: Costa Rica stymies Italy, Switzerland crumbles defensively

FOXSports.com - ‎27 minutes ago‎
Costa Rica entered this World Cup as the fourth team in a group with England, Italy and Uruguay. Their outsider status and the potentially crippling injury to Alvaro Saborio did not stop the Ticos from carefully plotting a potential way through it.

Plunkett and Broad rattle Sri Lankans

Gulf Daily News - ‎59 minutes ago‎
LEEDS: Stuart Broad took a hat trick for England and Liam Plunkett finished with a five wicket haul as Sri Lanka was bowled out for 257 yesterday in their first innings on day one of the second Test.

Rooney's Facebook Apology After World Cup Exit

Sky News - ‎1 hour ago‎
The striker breaks his silence following England's demise in Brazil, telling fans he is "gutted" to be coming home early.

PCB reschedules home tours against Aussies, Kiwis

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
LAHORE - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an updated itinerary of its home tours against Australia and New Zealand to be played in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Argentina vs Iran World Cup 2014: Alejandro Sabella denies there is rift in...

The Independent - ‎3 hours ago‎
For a game that is expected to be a rather easy Argentina win, manager Alejandro Sabella came out with a hard edge and hard line yesterday.

Ferrell, McCarthy, MacFarlane lead Walk of Fame honourees

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
Comedy stars Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy and Seth MacFarlane are among the latest crop of honourees receiving stars on Hollywood's landmark Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday.

Imagery: Traditional Japanese prints go on display

The Express Tribune - ‎20 hours ago‎
An exhibition offering glimpses of the vibrant Japanese art scene went up on display at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts on Thursday.

A complex emergency

The Express Tribune - ‎8 hours ago‎
The authorities need to devise a long-term rehabilitation plan for IDPs that is designed to fulfil their basic needs. By Editorial.

Docs demand probe into vaccine deaths

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
PESHAWAR - Expressing dissatisfaction over inquiry report about children's deaths caused by measles vaccines in Peshawar, the doctors' community on Friday demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident and asked the government to immediately withdraw ...

Nutrition, food safety: PMA, Tetra Pak hold seminar to raise awareness

Business Recorder - ‎15 hours ago‎
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has organised its "Pre Biennial Medical Conference 2014" in collaboration with Tetra Pak Pakistan to raise awareness about critical issues related to nutrition and food safety in the country.

The New Gene That Could Shield You From Heart Disease

Prevention.com - ‎8 hours ago‎
The claim: A newly discovered genetic quirk offers those who carry it a built-in barrier against heart disease, two new studies show.

Your nextgen hybrid car will be purely Pakistani

Daily Times - ‎21 hours ago‎
ISLAMABAD: The government had promised to import small hybrid cars - 1,000 cc to 1,200 cc - but the multi-billion dollar monopolists prevailed.

EU sets deadline for Germany to scrap mobile rate plan

Reuters UK - ‎10 hours ago‎
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission gave Germany three months to abandon its plans to hike the fees mobile operators can charge each other for connecting calls on Friday, saying they lead to rates more than 80 percent higher than in other ...
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Rare white whale spotted off Sydney

The Nation - ‎1 hour ago‎
An extremely rare white humpback whale has been spotted off the coast of Sydney in an event onlookers called a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Cosmosphere getting a major renovation

KSN-TV - ‎Jun 19, 2014‎
Visitors to the Cosmosphere have an opportunity to step into astronaut's shoes, exploring space and all its mysteries from right in Kansas, but now, change is on the way through a major fundraiser.

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