Major League Baseball Update The New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is still optimistic that they can still add some more fire power in their 40-man roster. He recently commented in the media and told reporters that the Yankees management has still many options for strengthening their current roster. “I know it’s […]
Jan 18 2013 | Posted in
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Major League Baseball Update New York Yankees starting pitcher Phil Hughes has avoided arbitration and signed a fresh one year deal. He made approximately $3.2 million last year while his new deal and its other terms and conditions are still to be public. Hughes is considered one of the top ranked players among […]
Jan 17 2013 | Posted in
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Experienced catcher’s physical examination is pending with the Red Sox The Boston Red Sox management still wants to sign experienced catcher Mike Napoli. His physical examination is pending with the Red Sox however the deal worth $39 million still in place. Both sides are hopeful that they will come up with a mutual […]
Jan 12 2013 | Posted in
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The Diamondbacks right fielder still considering his chances in Arizona The Arizona Diamondbacks’ right fielder Justin Upton still wants to consider his options for the team where he played in the last Major League Baseball season. Justin Upton has rejected an offer from the Seattle Mariners franchise who wanted him to sign a […]
Jan 11 2013 | Posted in
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Nisar defends opposition uproar in the National Assembly; terms it people’s voice Islamabad: Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar said today that raising slogans in the assembly was necessary as the finance minister presented the federal budget for the new fiscal year. Defending the chaos PML (N) tried to create today, […]
Economic Survey 2011-2012: None of govt.’s economic targets achieved Islamabad: (Tuesday, May 29, 2012) Economic Survey of Pakistan 2011-2012 revealed that none of the economic targets set by the PPP led coalition government could be achieved. The survey will officially be released by the ministry of finance on May 31. Before its release, a copy […]
May 30 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan may go for IMF assistance: Governor SBP Karachi: (Tuesday, May 29, 2012) Yaseen Anwar, Governor State Bank of Pakistan, in an interview to ‘The Wall Street Journal’ said today that Pakistan may have to return back to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) finance assistance to cope with its persistently unsustainable macroeconomic situation. Anwar was […]
May 29 2012 | Posted in
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Incentives for business community in next budget asserts Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Thursday, May 17, 2012: Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Finance Minister, has said that the government is considering giving incentives to the business community and people to achieve economic stability in the next budget. The finance minister further said that the government had no […]
May 18 2012 | Posted in
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Fiscal deficit, energy crisis and inflation key challenges for budget 2012-2013 ISLAMABAD: (30 April 2012) Speakers at a pre-budget seminar identified fiscal deficit, increasing inflation, energy crisis and debt servicing as the key challenges in forthcoming budget 2012-13. They also suggested government to increase revenues by widening of tax base, applying minimum tax regime, reduce […]
USAID’s FY 2013 budget released; Pakistan to receive $ 2.4 billion Washington: (Tuesday, February 14, 2012) The President’s FY 2013 Budget for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) strengthens U.S. national security, advances America’s economic interests, and elevates America’s global leadership through diplomacy and development. It supports U.S. businesses, […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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There is no denying the fact that cricket and baseball have lot to share as technique, action, ground and method of both the sports are almost similar. The major similarities include bat, ball, keeper, bowler, fielders, batsman and umpires. Then what is left? Just wickets, stumps and methodology. Cricket is the national game of the […]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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