In quite an expected move, the United States has rejected an offer of help for Americans hit by Sandy storm from the chairman of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Hafiz Mohammad Saeed. Saeed, the founder of the banned Lashkar-i-Taiba (LeT), who has a $10 million US reward on his head, said his charity was ready to help to […]
Nov 1 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday criticized the government for staying silent on its citizen being mistreated. Speaking to the media, the cricketer-turned-politician said that he was interrogated at the Toronto airport for his stance against drone attacks. He found the government’s sewing up their lips over the maltreatment he received in Canada […]
In quite a unique development, the founder of outlawed outfit Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, has offered humanitarian aid to the United States (US) as it was facing a superstorm Sandy, which has killed over 100 people thus far. Sandy hammered the eastern United States early, flooding much of New York City, hitting several states […]
Oct 31 2012 | Posted in
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At long last Superstorm Sandy finally started receding but only after making destruction from the Caribbean to Canada, leaving more than 100 dead and millions without power. The storm, which claimed 67 lives in the Caribbean and at least 48 in the United States (US) including 18 in New York City, added an uncertain twist […]
Oct 31 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a positive news for the country, Pakistanis, in general, are happier about their lives than both Indians and Americans, says a survey released on Wednesday. The Happy Planet Index 2012 ranks Pakistan 16th among 151 countries, ahead of both India and the United States ranked 32nd and 105th respectively. Costa […]
Oct 4 2012 | Posted in
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Apple shares hit another record high on Friday shortly after it commenced the sale of iPhone 5. The shares reached $704.63 in the middle of the morning. The shares were at $704.85 in the start of the business on Friday. The new phone is on sale in nine countries, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, […]
Sep 22 2012 | Posted in
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Earth over-using underground water reserves The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and the Netherlands. The researchers, from McGill University in Montreal and Utrecht University in the Netherlands, combined groundwater usage data from around the globe with computer models of underground […]
Aug 10 2012 | Posted in
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USA’s talented player Alex Cheng proved his mettle on court and surged into Boy’s Singles U17 semi-final after ousting Canada’s James Ho in quarter-final battle of XXI Pan Am Junior Championships 2012 at Sherwood Park, Canada, on July 27. The in-form Alex, who entered into the championship as an un-seeded player, turned into main contender […]
Aug 4 2012 | Posted in
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Victoria Chen, a talented and passionate shuttler from USA, showed her tremendous skills on court and secured her berth in Girl’s Singles U17 semi-final after making her mark over Canada’s Brittney Tam at XXI Pan Am Junior Championships 2012 on July 27, in Canada. Victoria has been putting spectacular show in all of her matches […]
Aug 3 2012 | Posted in
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Calvin Che, a spirited shuttler from Canada, defied all odds to surge into semi-final after showing exit to Jamaica’s Samuel Ricketts in quarter-final clash of Boy’s Singles U17 at XXI Pan Am Junior Championships 2012 on July 27, at Sherwood Park, Canada. The un-seeded Calvin, who showed his brilliance throughout the tournament, showed his potential […]
Aug 2 2012 | Posted in
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SDPI and IDRC Canada award scholarships to South Asian students for higher studies in social sciences ISLAMABAD: (01 August 2012) Eight young and aspiring students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been awarded scholarship grants by Sustainable Development Policy Institute and International Development Research Centre Canada to pursue Masters, MPhil […]
Mac Lee, a talented player from Canada, cruised into Boy’s Singles quarter-final after putting up remarkable show in pre-quarter-final battle against Diego Yong of Peru at the XXI Pan Am Junior Championships 2012 in Canada, on July 25. The second seeded Mac, who did not show any sign of nervousness in the entire competition, remained […]
Aug 1 2012 | Posted in
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