Russia steps in after Chinese bank backs off from Pak-Iran gas pipeline Monday, March 19, 2012: Russia has become Pakistan’s next destination to seek finances for the completion of Pak-Iran gas pipeline, after Chinese bank backed off amid rising pressure from the United States. A Chinese bank was to finance $1.5 billion to the project […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s security forces and terrorists fight pitched battles in Miranshah At least eight people were killed and 15 others wounded in clashes between troops and militants in the restive tribal belt, officials said Monday. Four militants and one soldier were killed when militants stormed a security forces check point late Sunday in Miranshah, bordering Afghanistan. The […]
The Hunger Games – Production The Hunger Games is a 2012 science fiction movie which is scheduled to release on the second half of March. It stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth. Lionsgate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights in March 2009 with Nina Jacob’s production company Color Force. Collins adapted the novel for […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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This article is a continuation of ‘The children of the street – Part 2’. To fend for them to find what to eat and many are tempted by adults or older youth to engage in drug sales, theft or prostitution. Drug use by these young people is common. It is a means to relieve pain […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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Acid attack victim Fakhra Younus commits suicide in Italy It is quite saddening to learn about the death of Fakhra Younus, an acid attack victim, who made her home in Italy as a “civil unacceptable person” after going through the painful experience. Fakhra put an end to her life by committing suicide this week. Back […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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America condoles Pope Shenouda III death with Christians in Egypt Washington: (Monday, March 19, 2012) Yesterday, Egypt’s Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria passed away. USA, while expressing its condolence on the sad demise of the prominent Christian religious leader, has offered sympathies to the Christians in Egypt and around the world. In a […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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Marc Grossman, the Special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan visits European nations Washington: (Monday, March 19, 2012) The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Marc Grossman is traveling to the European countries including Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Warsaw, the Hague, Berlin, Paris, and Brussels March 18-24, 2012. Ambassador Grossman is traveling through Europe to […]
International Criminal Court Convicts Thomas Lubanga Dyilo The International Criminal Court (ICC) has convicted Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, former commander of the Patriotic Forces for the Liberation of the Congo militia and president of the Union of Congolese Patriots, for his responsibility for the war crimes of enlisting and conscripting children and using them to participate […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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Literature prodigy – nine year old girl becomes novelist Lahore: (Monday, March 19, 2012) Pakistan, generally perceived to be a terrorists’ heaven, has got some soft and beautiful achievements as well, and one of such high achievers is Lahore’s nine-year old young Aiman Waheed. The young girl from Lahore at this tender age has got […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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Javed Hashmi becomes president PTI Lahore: (Monday, March 19, 2012): Javed Hashmi, a senior leader Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has been made president of the party today. It however remains to be known whether this decision prevailed after votes into the position. Hashmi, in a press conference here today, along with the party chief Imran Khan, said […]
COAS leaves for United Kingdom on an official visit Rawalpindi – March 19, 2012: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani left for United Kingdom on an official visit, yesterday. During the visit, COAS is scheduled to meet senior civil and military leadership of United Kingdom. Discussions will be focused on bilateral relations […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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COAS visits Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence at United Kingdom Rawalpindi – Monday, March 19, 2012: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ministry of Defence at United Kingdom, today. The COAS held meetings with senior civil and military leaders including Minister of State […]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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