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Committee formed upon Zardari’s instructions to address Hindu grievances

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has taken strict notice of the disbelief faced by the Hindus residing within Sindh and has formed a 3 member committee in order to address the grievances faced by the minority. The committee comprises of Senator Hari Ram, Member Sindh Provincial Assembly Lal Chand and Federal Minister Maula Bux Chandio. [...]

US to impose restrictions on Hezbollah for backing Syrian regime

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

The United States denounced the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah for backing Bashar al-Assad on Friday, and added it to a list of organizations under sanctions for their ties to the Syrian regime. “This action highlights Hezbollah’s activities within Syria and its integral role in the continued violence the Assad regime is inflicting on the Syrian population,” the US Treasury Department said in a statement. Washington already classes Hezbollah a [...]

Firing near Yaum-e-Ali procession: Karachi

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

KARACHI: Chaos and panic was seen within the Yaum-e-Ali procession following an aerial firing incident near the assemblage on Friday evening. Angry protesters were seen hurling stones at the security forces and nearby parked cars. Fortunately no casualties were reported. According to Commissioner of Karachi, Roshan Ali Sheikh, few individuals tried to join the procession [...]

New Monetary Policy announced, interest rate slashed by 1.5%

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan has announce its new Monetary Policy with a 1.5% decrease in the interest rates. With this reduction, the interest rate reduced from 12% to 10.5%. The new Monetary Policy was announced by Governor State Bank, Yaseen Anwar. Yaseen Anwar blamed the electricity crisis to be the main driver of economic [...]

Myanmar invites OIC probe of sectarian unrest

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

YANGON: Myanmar has invited an influential Islamic body to visit a state rocked by sectarian violence, official media said Friday, in an effort to diffuse mounting outcry over the treatment of the Muslim Rohingya. In a rare conciliatory move over the issue, President Thein Sein said he welcomed a visit by the Saudi-based Organisation of [...]

Conjoined twins to star in their own Reality show

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

A reality TV program shows strange addictions, extreme couponers, and pint-size pageant queens. But it may top itself later this month with “Abby & Brittany,” a look at the lives of conjoined twins Abigail and Brittany Hensel, who have miraculously survived to the age of 22 despite sharing one body fused together at the torso. When [...]

PM announces Rs. 2billion for Steel Mill employees

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

KARACHI: Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf visited Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on Friday where he announced 2billion for the employees to pay their due salaries. PM was given a detailed briefing about the affairs of the mills which sustained Rs21.343 billion losses in 2011-12, sources said. The Prime Minister was briefed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) [...]

London Olympic: US, China medals contest goes on

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

LONDON: Five things to know about Thursday, Day 13 of the London Olympics: —Still the man: Bolt leads Jamaican sweep in 200-meter final. —Solo saves the day as American women rack up medals. —U.S. teenager wins first middleweight gold in women’s boxing —U.S. takes top two spots in decathlon, men’s triple jump. —Pistorius, South Africa get [...]

Security Check: Hindu migrants allowed to go to India

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

LAHORE: After a long protest Hindu migrants were allowed to cross the border and entered in India. Earlier here on Friday, Over 60 Hindu families were stopped at the Wagah Border due to security clearance, Aaj news. According to the sources, All these people were said to be pilgrims while security officials stopped them because they did not produce [...]

Olympics 2012: Usain Bolt races into history in 200m

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

LONDON — Usain Bolt may believe he is now worthy of the legend tag and be on a par with Michael Johnson — but he arguably surpasses the American because he can win and entertain at the same time. The genial 25-year-old Jamaican achieved his benchmark of what a legend is when he completed an [...]

Thar Coal Project: CM Sindh urges federal govt to provide funds

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

THARPARKAR: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah urged the federal government to provide financial assistance to provincial government for completion of Thar Coal Development project. Addressing a public meeting here on Thursday, the Chief Minister said people of the country would soon witness an era of progress and prosperity after completion of the project [...]

Youm-e-Ali (R.A) being observed amid high security

August 10, 2012 | 0 Comment

KARACHI: The martyrdom anniversary of fourth Khalifah of Islam Amirul Momineen Hazrat Ali (R.A) is being observed across the country on Friday (today) with religious spirit, reverence and fervour. Special prayers were also offered for an end to the problems and difficulties faced by the Islamic world. The Government has made elaborate security arrangements to [...]