ISLAMABAD : Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi hasdelivered astonishing comments against Indian media and hold itresponsible for worsening political ties between the two countries.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Australia providing solar energy equipment to Pakistan
GUJRANWALA : Australian High Commissioner,Tim George Tuesday said Australia was providing solar energyequipment to Pakistan to overcome power crisis.
PM Gilani for exploitation of Pak-China economic opportunities
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza GilaniTuesday called for optimal exploitation of economic opportunities tobring both Pakistan and China closer for mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.
Strikes destroy 30 pct of Libya military power -NATO
BRUSSELS, - Western air strikes have sofar destroyed nearly a third of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi'smilitary power, a NATO official said on Tuesday.
Cricket Ireland fume at ICC as 2015 World Cup is cut to 10 teams
Dublin : Ireland described decision by International Cricket Council to cut associate teams from the next World Cup as a “black day for the sport” motivated by a desire to protect the interests of the bigger nations. ICC confirmed that 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand would be contested by 10 teams, four fewer than recent tournament. That was expected, but surprise was provided by decision not to hold a qualification process for the tournament with ICC confirming teams participating will be made up of its 10 full member countries. It means Ireland, who are ranked 10th in the world and ahead of Zimbabwe, who are a full member nation, will not take part in next World Cup despite beating England last month.
EU provides Pakistan $21.2 million for flood recovery
Islamabad : United Nations Tuesday thanked European Union for contributing $21.2 million to support its recovery work for millions of Pakistanis affected by last year's devastating floods. “Contributions such as that of European Union are crucial to accelerating pace of recovery in Pakistan,”
KASHMIR IS INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED DISPUTE: ALI GILANI
Srinagar : In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has said that Kashmir is neither law and order problem nor a communal issue but an internationally accepted dispute which has historical background.
West Indies host Pakistan, India this year
St. John’s Antigua : West Indies Cricket Board Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ernest Hilairesays this year WICB host Pakistan and India and it would be “a very good year for us.”
Karachi traders keep markets closed to protest against ‘extortionist mafia’
Karachi : On the call of All Karachi Traders Alliance Association (AKTAA) Karachi traders on Tuesday closed markets and shops to register their protest against the growing lawlessness,kidnappings for ransom and threats of extortionists.All markets and shops in Saddar,
British PM Cameron says he wants to work with Pakistan security forces to fight threat of terrorism
Islamabad : Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has taken a “diplomatic gamble by pressing the reset button" on his fraught relations with Pakistan government telling President Asif Ali Zardari in meetings
India, Pakistan Defence Secretary level talks by end April
New Delhi : India and Pakistan are likely to resume Defence Secretary-level talks by end April to discuss several issues including demilitarization of the world's highest battlefield - Siachen Glacier, and Sir Creek. "The talks between the two Defence Secretaries are likely to begin by end of this month where they will look to resolve Siachen and Sir Creek issues,"
British PM Cameron visit Faisal Mosque
Islamabad : British Prime Minister David Cameron Tuesday visited Faisal Mosque. With his shoes off as requisite act of respect, he saw sections including main prayer hall. He was accompanied by Baroness Saeeda Warsi and Minister-in-waiting Senator Raza Rabbani.
British PM Cameron hails “unbreakable” bond between Britain, Pakistan
Islamabad : David Cameron Tuesday hailed the "unbreakable" bond between Britain and Pakistan as he made his first visit to the country as Prime Minister.Cameron is seeking to patch up relations
PCB negotiating with Miandad to be team's batting coach
Lahore, : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is negotiating with former skipper Javed Miandad toaccept the post of the team's batting coach.
I am taken out of context: Shahid Afridi
Karachi : Pakistani cricket captain Shahid Afridi went on the backfoot Tuesday, saying his comments on Indians not being as large hearted as their neighbours were misquoted by sections of the media.“First of all, I want to congratulate the Indian team and the people for winning the World Cup.
Britain asks Pakistan raise more tax from the rich
Islamabad : Visiting Prime Minister of Britain David Cameron Tuesday told elite of Pakistan they have to start paying more tax, and cut out government waste and weakness,
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