Archive for: July, 2012

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich explains Deep Purple’s presence in his life

Since the passing of Deep Purple legendary keyboardist, Jon Lord, on July 16, several iconic rock musicians along with fans have been paying their respects to the keyboardist. However, Metallica drummer and percussionist, Lars Ulrich, is the first metal giants to write an in-depth tribute to Lord. In his thorough narrative, the drummer explained about […]

I’m not a huge fan of Lady Gaga, says Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson, an American musician, has revealed that he is not a huge fan of Lady Gaga music despite once appearing on the Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix remix of her ‘Lovegame’ single back in 2009. “I like the general idea of what she’s about. I have a hard time liking her music. It’s not my […]

PM Ashraf congratulates Abdul Qadir Gilani on his by-poll victory

Islamabad: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on the occasion of by-polls in NA 151, the national assembly seat vacated by former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani after his disqualification by the Supreme Court, has congratulated Yousuf Raza Gilani on his son’s success. Commenting on today’s development, the PM said that all […]

Ramadan Kareem: Moon sighting committee to meet on Friday

Islamabad: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Karachi on Friday for sighting the crescent of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1433 A.H, said chairman Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Munibur Rehman. The meeting will be held right after the Asar prayer. The meetings of Zonal Ruet-e-Hilal Committees Islamabad […]

US intends to reimburse Coalition Support Fund: Pentagon

Washington: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) The United States of America has said that it intends to pay back $ 1.1 billion owed to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund (CSF).   Speaking to a private news television channel, a reporter from Washington said that the amount will be paid to Pakistan soon. Pentagon spokesperson, while […]

Abdul Qadir Gilani wins his father’s vacated NA seat

Multan: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) Abdul Qadir Gilani, son of former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who was contesting on his father’s seat after he was disqualified by the court, has won the by-election on NA 151. As per the unofficial results, Gilani emerged after a close race narrowly defeating the independent candidate Shaukat Hayat […]

Enraged citizens kill 2 dacoits in Karachi

Karachi: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) Enraged citizens of Karachi, who are fed up of daily robberies and demands for extortion money, caught two armed men while they attempted a robbery here at a shop in Landhi. While trying to loot the shot, the dacoits injured the shopkeeper who later on succumbed to death. According to […]

APCA leader shot dead in Lahore

Lahore: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) until now, these were only Karachi and Quetta where target killing was rife, but now, the phenomenon has started to take roots even in Lahore as unknown gunmen in here today killed the president of All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) Accountant General office. According to the police sources, APCA leader […]

PML-N, SUP to form electoral alliance

Karachi: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) As the general elections approaches, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Sindh United Party (SUP) announce to form electoral alliance.   The decision regarding forming the electoral alliance was taken today as PML-N chief Nawaz Shairf visited SUP chief Jalal Mahmood Shah here today. In this regards, an agreement […]

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves stand at $ 14,939.5mn

Karachi: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves, as per State Bank of Pakistan, stood at US $ 14,939.5 million on the week ending on July 13, 2012, said the sources at Bank here today.   Out of these total forex reserves, those held by the central bank were $ 10,501.6 million, while […]

S M Krishna to visit Pakistan in September

Bangalore: (Thursday, July 19, 2012) As Pakistan-India peace dialogues enter into its next phase, India’s External Affairs Minister SM Krishna plans to visit Pakistan in September. Krishna, while talking to the journalists here today, confirmed that he would visit Pakistan during second week of September. Commenting on his upcoming visit, he said that his visit […]

Olympic Flame to be carried by Celebrities through Kent

Olympic Flame to be carried by Celebrities through Kent Artist Tracey Emin and athlete Steven Backley will carry the Olympic flame today as it travels from Deal to Maidstone. Margate born artist Emin was chosen for her support in helping British talent. She will pause briefly outside the Turner Contemporary before the torch is rowed […]

Join WishFree.com

Photo Gallery

Unique Auction UAE
Log in