England middle-order batsman, Ravi Bopara has warned his team-mates not to be complacent, expecting a strong comeback by Pakistan in the ongoing One Day International series at UAE. The Englishmen have earned an unbeatable position in the four-match competition by winning opening two games. After thrashing the home side by 130 runs in the first […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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USA to expand Eco-Partnership Program with China On the occasion of the visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping, the United States and China have expanded the U.S.-China EcoPartnerships program with the admission of two more EcoPartnerships this week, bringing the total number of EcoPartnerships to 15. The EcoPartnerships program is aimed at developing new […]
Feb 17 2012 | Posted in
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New Developments at Camp Ashraf Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States has expressed its resolve to continue to pursue a peaceful, humane solution to the untenable situation at Camp Ashraf. The critical next step in this regard is the voluntary movement of the first group of 400 Ashraf residents to the new transit […]
England’s Ravi Bopara enjoying responsibility England’s middle-order batsman Ravi Bopara has said that he is enjoying his role in the One Day International (ODI) side. He scored back to back half-centuries against Pakistan in the opening two games of the series, guiding his team to an unassailable lead of 2-0. "Taking responsibility had been a […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 2 This article is a continuation of “A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1” To "recharge" the easy bag, simply immerse again in water for 40 seconds. Over 80% of diabetes deaths occur in countries with low and middle income. In the […]
ISPR deems Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case incorrect Rawalpindi: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) declared the Human Rights Watch (HRW) report on Saleem Shehzad murder case as incorrect. A spokesman of ISPR said that the press release issued by HRW New York on January 30th, 2012 […]
US-Iraq Joint Committee on Education and Cultural Cooperation’s second meeting planned on Feb 21 Washington: (Thursday, February 16, 2012) The United States Department of State announced today that the second meeting of the US – Iraq Joint Coordination Committee on Educational and Cultural Cooperation (JCC) will be held in Washington D.C at US State Department […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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How could good governance be introduced at micro-level? Seminar on Saturday Excise and Taxation departments are generally perceived as one of the most corrupt government departments in Pakistan. The journey of Excise and Taxation Department of Islamabad under the supervision of a mid-career civil servant, Dr Ehtasham Anwar, from one such department to that of […]
Experts call for scaling up social accountability initiatives in South Asia Region ISLAMABAD: (16 February 2012) Speakers at a roundtable demanded constructive civic engagement between government and citizens towards strengthening the principles of democratic governance in Pakistan. They also underscored youth involvement to ensure effective social accountability as 68 percent of Pakistan’s population is below […]
The Vow – Movie Review A romantic "what if" heart-tugging teaser, The Vow addresses true love, and whether history can repeat itself if the couple involved has to start afresh as if they’d never met. That’s the test newlyweds Leo (Channing Tatum) and Paige (Rachel McAdams) confront when a brain injury from an accident induces […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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We take a look at which games made us afraid of the dark and gave our imaginations new monsters to chase us around when we closed our eyes? Many people think of film as the primary medium through which they get their dosage of scares. Films like the Exorcist, the Amityville Horror and Paranormal Activity […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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Yousuf Raza Gilani claims party hindering from stepping down The Prime Minister of Pakistan Yousuf Raza Gilani has recently stated that his party, the Pakistan People’s Party is hindering him from stepping down from office. The Prime Minister of Pakistan has said that the ruling party of the government of Pakistan is making requests to […]
Feb 16 2012 | Posted in
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