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The Higher Education Commission Friday announced the ranking of Pakistani universities 2013 on the basis of quality and research. According to the ranking issued by the commission‚ in the category of large scale general universities‚ National University of Sciences and Technology Islamabad and in medium scale Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad have secured the first positions. […]
Pakistan said on Friday that the issue of the U.S. drone attacks will be raised with the US Secretary of State John Kerry, who will visit Pakistan later this month, the Foreign Ministry said Friday. Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhary said at his weekly briefing that exact dates and agenda of the visit are […]
In view of strong criticism at the government’s move to seek loan from the IMF despite its previous claim not to approach the international financial institution, the ministers are now defending the 5.3 billion dollars deal. The loan agreement signed in Islamabad on Thursday has raised fear of hike in power tariffs. Sartaj Aziz, a […]
Pakistan and China on Friday signed eight agreements to enhance bilateral economic cooperation. These include establishment of an economic corridor between Pakistan and China‚ laying of fiber optic line between Rawalpindi and Khunjerab at a cost of 440 million dollars‚ construction and establishment of 2000 MW coal power plant‚ and a solar power project in […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday in Beijing and during the meeting both the leaders pledged to carry forward their all weather friendship to new heights. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that it is an honour for him to visit China. The Prime Minister said […]
Pakistan and IMF Thursday agreed for a 3-year programme of at least 5.3 billion dollars under the Extended Fund Facility. Officials said. Pakistan Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Head of the IMF Mission Jeffrey Franks told a news conference in Islamabad they have agreed on 5.3 billion dollars loan facility but Pakistan has requested […]
Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, said on Thursday Pakistan has warned the United States that continuation of the drone attacks in the country’s tribal regions could lead to a direct stand-off between the two countries. Talking to reporters in Islamabad the minister said Pakistan has conveyed to the U.S. that this stand-off could have […]
A suicide bomber Thursday attacked a check post of security forces in restive North Waziristan tribal region and killed four soldiers, security sources said. The attack on a roadside check post also injured three security personnel, they said. Residents said they also heard firing after the attack. No group claimed responsibility […]
Pakistani cricket faces crisis just days ahead of the West Indies tour as Chief selector for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Iqbal Qasim Thursday resigned that was followed by the abolition of the selection committee. Qasim resigned a day after he announced team for the West Indies series. Officials say that he quit after his […]
Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 Dual SIM offer performance, versatility and qualit Karachi – July 04, 2013: Nokia today expanded its range of classically designed mobile phones with the launch of three new, high-performing handsets. The Nokia 207, Nokia 208 and Nokia 208 Dual SIM combine the familiar ‘candybar’ design with Nokia’s signature […]
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to sign agreement regarding new debt arrangements. According to Ministry of Finance‚ negotiations between the two sides continued for two weeks‚ which remained successful. Under the proposed agreement‚ IMF will issue over five billion dollars soft term loan to Pakistan. The agreement in this regard will be […]
The Taliban are not willing to talk to the Afghan government, however they are ready for negotiations with the United States, the US special envoy says. “The Taliban are certainly ready to talk to the United States. But we’re insisting that they also need to talk to the government of Afghanistan,” the US Special […]
