Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has questioned the status of Tehrik Minhaj-ul-Quran (TMQ) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri as stakeholder, asking him to first clarify his position whether he would contest election or not. Speaking to media representatives after offering condolence on demise of Information Secretary Rashid Ahmed’s mother at his […]
Jan 3 2013 | Posted in
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The Pakistan army has, after its 11 years of war on terror, changed its operational priorities for the first time and has described internal threats as the biggest danger to the country’s security. In its new ‘army doctrine’ the military has termed as the biggest threat for the country’s security the on-going guerrilla war in the […]
It seems that Nokia is preparing to take the plunge. According to sources the Finnish company, specializing in a new field having led the pole position in the market of mobile phones. Nokia prepares for the third quarter of 2013 by launching a 10-inch tablet equipped with Windows operating system. Finnish online publication, meanwhile, has also published the […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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Colin Robert Watterson, one of the most talented players in Ireland, played with remarkable precision and won the Men’s Singles semi-final when he defeated Niall Leahy at Connacht Junior Grand A Open on Sunday, December 30 in Ireland. The impressive Colin Robert displayed his amazing craft on court and managed to overpower his challenger without […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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Team Garmin-Barracuda optimistic for the season ahead After a mixed 2012 season, the American side, Team Garmin is positive to start the new season on a high-note. With inclusion some of the top cycling stars on its squad including, Christian Vande Velde, Tom Danielson and David Zabriskie, the team is aiming high for the season […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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The Karachi outfit are out of contention for the Pakistan Premier League following a 2-2 sharing of the points with Pakistan International Airlines. Although KESC were leading the game, PIA rallied and fought their way to back to score twice, something which has ended the team’s hopes of winning the trophy according to manager Hassan […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday termed Minhajul Quran International’s (MQI) leader Tahirul Qadri’s philosophy of ‘riasat bachao, siasat nahin’ (Save the state, not politics) as illogical. Speaking to the media in Quetta, the JUI-F chief said that such tactics were only used to derail democracy. He said, “The overall situation […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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David Ferrer and Richard Gasquet advances at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open – Tennis News Top two seeds, David Ferrer and Richard Gasquet, stole the show and advanced into the round of 16 at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2013, an ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour 250 Series event taking place in Doha, Qatar. The […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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Florent Hassambay wins Men’s 50m butterfly gold – 2012 Indian Ocean Meet Florent Hassambay of France won gold medal of the Men’s 50m butterfly on concluding day of the 2012 Indian Ocean Meet in St. Paul, Reunion, on Sunday, December 30. The French swimmer continued his breath-taking efforts on last day of the tournament and […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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Speaking for the first time since retiring from one-day cricket, Sachin Tendulkar has talked about the ongoing series between Pakistan and India. Even though Team India is going through a hard time at the moment, the Master Blaster expects the side to make a successful comeback. "I have no doubt that the team would bounce […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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In order to conduct free and fair polls, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) wants the army to be deployed at all polling stations until the announcement of election results. A meeting chaired by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Fakhruddin G Ibrahim was held to devise a security plan for the forthcoming elections. He said […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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The Supreme Court expressed astonishment over absence of record about Taquir Sadiq, saying that how could the case be heard properly if the law enforcement agencies were acting in complicity with the accused. A three-judge bench of the apex court headed by Justice Khawaja, resumed hearing the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) scam […]
Jan 2 2013 | Posted in
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