President Zardari and PM Gilani meet to discuss political situation in the country Islamabad: (Friday, June 15, 2012) President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani met today to discuss the ongoing political situation in the country. According to the sources, issues pertinent to energy shortage and law and order situation in different […]
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Hillary Clinton calls Najib Mikati to discuss the Syrian violence The United States of America’s secretary of state, Hillary Clinton spoke with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on June 14 by phone. They discussed regional developments, including the violence in Syria and its effects on Lebanon. The Secretary voiced concern over recent incidents in Lebanon […]
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China sending women to the moon China will launch its Shenzhou-9 manned mission, carrying the first Chinese woman into space, on Saturday evening in a major step towards the country’s plan to build its own space station by 2020. Officials on Friday ended weeks of anticipation by confirming the timing of the launch and the […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Global Economic Statecraft Day: US releases updated investment climate information The United States Department of State today released its Investment Climate Statements for 2012 as part of Global Economic Statecraft Day. These statements contain updated investment climate information compiled by the country’s missions and posts abroad for approximately 170 economies, with investment-related developments, foreign direct […]
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Hillary Clinton sends best wishes at Queen Elizabeth’s birthday As Queen Elizabeth’s birthday approaches tomorrow, the US Secretary of State has sent best wishes to the figurative head of the United Kingdome. In her message to the queen, Clinton said, “On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Present day security environment is shaped by the challenges we face: General Wynne Rawalpindi – June 15, 2012: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Khalid Shameem Wynne has said that “the security environment we face today and into the future is increasingly fluid and shaped by a dynamic mix of continuing and emerging challenges […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Admiral DWAS Dissanayake calls on Chairman JCSC General Wynne Rawalpindi – June 15, 2012: Admiral DWAS Dissanayake, Commander Sri Lankan Navy, called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee. The visiting dignitary remained with the Chairman for some time and discussed matters related to mutual cooperation and emerging Geo – Strategic situation […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence visits families of Gayari Shuhada Rawalpindi – June 15, 2012: Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production along with other senators, visited the families of Gayari Shuhada Lieutenant Colonel Tanvir Ul Hassan, Commanding Officer 6 Northern Light Infantry and Naik Ansar Mehmood […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Unfortunately, we will never again hear the unparalleled voice of ghazal maestro Mehdi Hassan, as he is no more with us today. After the nation has mourned the death of a most talented ghazal singer of the subcontinent, it boils down to the relationships between the performer and the individual he is communicating to Undoubtedly, […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Obama seeks campaign cash from New York City celebrities President Barack Obama soaked in the support — and the campaign cash — of Manhattan’s elite entertainers Thursday as his re-election team sought to fill its fundraising coffers. The president and first lady Michelle Obama made a rare joint fundraising appearance when they visited the home […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Indonesia Open Premier Super Series: Juliane Schenk powered her way into Women’s Singles quarter-final Juliane Schenk, the top shuttler of Germany, powered her way into Women’s Singles quarter-final after toppling India’s upcoming player P. V. Sindhu in pre-quarter-final battle at the 2012 Indonesia Open Premier Super Series on Thursday, June 14, in Indonesia. Schenk, who […]
Jun 15 2012 | Posted in
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Nokia, the Finnish mobile phone company, is set to lay off 10,000 workers worldwide until the end of 2013, said the company sources on Thursday. Nokia, with a worldwide workforce of 130,000 employees, has announced a broad restructuring plan that seeks to recover the lost profitability in recent months by a sharp cut operating costs […]
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