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Emphasising on the need of international cricket on home soil, Pakistan’s Test and ODI skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has said that it is very unfair to deprive his side of a chance to play competitive cricket in front of home crowd. Due to security concerns, no international team has visited Pakistan since March 2009, and the Green […]
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 […]
Legendary but controversial former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar offered to become bowling coach of the national team. It is vital to mention here the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hunting for a bowling coach since appointing Australian Dav Whatmore as head coach in March, with former Essex paceman Ian Pont the leading contender. The cricket […]
US President Barack Obama has named Richard G. Oslan to be the ambassador to Pakistan, assigning task them to shape highly sensitive relationships after withdrawal of allied forces from Afghanistan. Oslan, who had served US ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is named envoy to Pakistan after incumbent Cameron Munter tendered his resignation from […]
Singapore: (Monday, July 16, 2012) After slight improvement in the week ending on Friday, the oil prices in the Asian markets are again witnessing a down turn trend. And this time, the main reason behind the decrease in oil prices is Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates decision to open crude pipelines bypassing the Strait […]
Father of Pakistan’s nuclear programme and national hero Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan said ambiguity in the Supreme Court’s decisions has opened it to ridicule. Speaking to a ceremony hosted by Lahore Bar Association, the renowned scientist urged the apex court to decide all the cases on merit. Saying that Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is […]
President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif said India was inspired by the initiatives taken by his government when he was prime minister of the country. The two-time former premier of the country while speaking to the media observed, “India’s reforms were initiated in the nineties by the Narsehma Rao government after getting inspired by […]
Shahid Khan Afridi, the renowned al-rounder and former skipper of the Pakistan cricket team, vowed to second Mohammad Hafeez in the T20 format. He is sulking being ignored for captaincy after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to stick with Misbahul Haq for the Test and One-day format while handing Mohammad Hafeez the top slot […]
Cameron Munter, the US ambassador to Pakistan, is likely to be replaced with Richard Oslo in the upcoming summer season after the former refused to take extension for another term. According to the media reports, Cameron Munter will quit his post in the coming summer. The US is mulling to appoint Richard Oslo, who has […]
The United States’ deployment of cutting-edge F-22 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates “will endanger the region’s security,” Iran warned on Tuesday. “We do not in any way approve the presence of foreign forces in the region. We advise the regional countries against providing a basis for their presence, “foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast […]
In what appeared to be a surprising move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in Indi (BCCI) to host a home series of the Pakistan cricket team in India. Indian media quoting sources claimed that the chairman of the Pakistan cricket board, Zaka Ashraf, made the offer to […]
Ethihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has won a prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility award in Pakistan. The award for Global Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Premium was presented at the first CSR Business Excellence Awards 2012, organised by the National Forum for Environment and Health. The award recognized Etihad Airways’ on-going commitment […]
