Saturday, 11 January 2014

Five die as helicopter crashes in colombia

ISLAMABAD: What the former Army chief Gen (retd) Musharraf is seeking for himself today in a high treason case, was denied to former naval chief, Admiral (retd) Mansurul Haq,

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Aitzaz is a national hero: Gen Raheel

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has said Aitzaz Hasan Bangash is a national hero and his sacrifice cannot be forgotten, says an ISPR press release.

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Pak-UAE ties ‘distinguished, developing’: Khalifa

ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has described relations between the UAE and Pakistan as “distinguished and developing.

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NAB to be political tool of govt no more: chairman

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry is determined to bring to a logical end more than 300 high profile cases...

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Case registered against TTP chief, spokesman

KARACHI: A case has been registered at the PIB Colony police station against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Maulana Fazlullah and spokesman...

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I am a sucker for old fashioned music and those that made it. There is nothing more delightful than listening to the soft strains of Fred Astaire’s ‘Singing in the Rain’

Council on Foreign Relations is blue planet’s foremost think tank and “Foreign Affairs” is its prestigious and most sought after publication

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My Twitter feed is literally littered with self-help articles and feel-good blogs, such as 20 Things That Prove You Grew Up In The 90s, 19 Feel Good Photos

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My observations indicate (and medical experts will support me) that a bellyful of food is liable to generate lethargy and sleep...

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Creating 'Independent Arab and Jewish States'

Diplomacy is inherently ill-equipped to handle identity. It excels at obfuscating issues, deals in constructive ambiguities, ...

Want more proof of the fact that the Yanukovych regime is crumbling? Take a look at recent goings-on in his bastion, Donetsk.

ndia's government says there's no standoff with the U.S. over the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York, appearing eager to defuse a...

Sharon, a controversial military leader, launched a long and tumultuous political career that culminated in the disengagement from Gaza. He died after...

In Bridge Scandal, a Slight Heard Around the World By ARIEL KAMINER

"January 11, 2014"
Amid the rivers of invective that Gov. Chris Christie’s allies spilled as they plotted to cripple traffic in Fort Lee, N.J., was one bitter drop of bile....
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Eucalyptus: Beauty or Beast? by J. Madeleine Nash

"January 11, 2014"
On a Saturday morning in early September, the Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in Los Osos, Calif., bustles with activity....
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The Tree Coroners by Cally Carswell

"January 11, 2014"
There are few better places than Frijoles Mesa to study the mortality of trees. This tongue of land lies partly within the grounds of Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico's Jemez Mountains....
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Dabang Khan by Aamir Khakwani

"January 11, 2014"

Effect of an icon by Tony Best

"January 11, 2014"
The global pop icon, who routinely tells the world she is a Bajan, is doing more than just being....
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Minibus driver remanded

"January 11, 2014"
THE MINIBUS DRIVER charged in the wake of Thursday’s serious accident at the Eagle Hall, St Michael junction was remanded after lengthy submissions in the District “B”....
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Barack Obama to take action on manufacturing goal next week

"January 11, 2014"
WASHINGTON: President Barak Obama said he will talk next week about how he plans to create jobs in the US....
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Green light by Mike King

"January 11, 2014"
THE SCORES of workers of the Drainage Division who were controversially placed on the breadline at yearend have finally collected their green papers that entitle them to collect unemployment benefits....
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Central African Leader’s Exit Sets Off Rejoicing in the Streets

"January 11, 2014"
Michel Djotodia, the Central African Republic’s president, quit under pressure after regional leaders held him responsible....
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Need To Know for Saturday, Jan. 11

"January 11, 2014"

1Sweet Tea Shakespeare is presenting "Twelfth Night, or What You Will" at Cape Fear Botanical Garden today and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the grand hall at the garden, 536 N....

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The angry column by S Tariq

"January 11, 2014"

My observations indicate (and medical experts will support me) that a bellyful of food is liable to generate lethargy and sleep....

Melissa McCarthy Returns to 'Saturday Night Live' on Super Bowl Eve

"January 11, 2014"

Kristen Wiig and Alexander Skarsgard Join 'Diary of a Teenage Girl'

"January 11, 2014"

Mark Wahlberg Says He Wants to Punch Harry Styles in the Nose

"January 11, 2014"
Hair styles apparently needs to avoid meeting Mark Wahlberg. The star of "Transformers: Age of Extinction" said during a recent TV appearance that....

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill Developing Q-Tip's Hip Hop Drama

"January 11, 2014"
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill are working together again, but this time behind the scenes. The actors who star....
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Zach Braff Reacts to Shia LaBeouf's Retirement Announcement

"January 11, 2014"
Zach Braff weighs in on Shia LaaBeouf's latest outburst in which the latter announced his plan....
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Blessings For Ghana In 2014, Na Double Double

"January 11, 2014"
The year 2013 will be a year that will stay in the minds of Ghanaians for a very long time. It is one of the worst years in Ghana's history. Thi....
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NAGRAT wants new direction for education

"January 11, 2014"
The National Association of Graduate Teachers NAGRAT) has indicated its commitment to progressively advocate a framework for a new direction for public school education....
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SAfrica's ANC launches wish list to woo disgruntled voters

"January 11, 2014"
Nelspruit (South Africa) (AFP) - South Africa's President Jacob Zuma on Friday launched the ruling ANC party's election manifesto, hoping to help woo voters....
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The Golden Globes: How Social Media Predicts Winners

"January 11, 2014"

Germany punish Black Sticks

"January 11, 2014"
The Black Sticks were punished 6-1 by Olympic champions Germany in their opening match of hockey's World League Final....

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Heineken Cup Pool 2: Toulon v Cardiff Blues match preview

"January 11, 2014"
After an opening day defeat at Exeter, the Blues have won three straight games to sit second in the standings behind the French outfit with two rounds....

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Talking Horses

"January 11, 2014"
Charlie Longsdon has won with both his runners so far this year and appears to have....
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Buchanan sprints to women's road title

"January 11, 2014"

Rushlee Buchanan has come from behind in the final stages to claim the women's road race title at the national road cycling championships....

Northern Districts, Otago make T20 finals

"January 11, 2014"
Northern Districts have booked their place in the domestic Twenty20 cricket play-offs with one match to go after a comfortable 40-run victory....

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Tiebreak king Isner too strong in Auckland

"January 11, 2014"
Tiebreaks may give John Isner grey hair, but they usually give his opponents heart attacks....

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Hobart International final today

"January 11, 2014"
Today will see the final of the Hobart International between Czech seventh seed....

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Wal-Mart's international finance chief to depart

"January 11, 2014"

41 Palestinians dead from hunger

"January 11, 2014"

A Syrian monitoring group said Friday it has documented the deaths of 41 Palestinian refugees in besieged Yarmuk....

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Flawed Fata discourse...

The Fata tribal region and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be in the spotlight....

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Holy exception

As the ongoning stage drama that is the Musharrf trial....

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Mirrored realities...

MUHAMMAD Abid has the ear of dozens of his potential voters....

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Economic apartheid...

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Vision 2025 Kay Khaliq Kay Naam By Rauf Klasra

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Kond Zehen By Muhammad Izhar ul Haq

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What price to be ‘New Turkey?’

One of the minimum requirements for a regime to be defined as a democracy is the adoption of the principle of the rule of law. The law must assure a society of equal citizens....

China’s Water Crisis Made Worse by Policy Failures

On Friday, the National Development and Reform Commission announced that China will, by the end of 2015, put in place a three-tier pricing structure for water. Heavy users will pay more under the new system, which will cover all cities but not all towns. ..

Saturday, 11 January 2014

ISLAMABAD: What the former Army chief Gen (retd) Musharraf is seeking for himself today in a high treason case, was denied to former naval chief, Admiral (retd) Mansurul Haq,

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has said Aitzaz Hasan Bangash is a national hero and his sacrifice cannot be forgotten, says an ISPR press release.

ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has described relations between the UAE and Pakistan as “distinguished and developing.

ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry is determined to bring to a logical end more than 300 high profile cases...

KARACHI: A case has been registered at the PIB Colony police station against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Maulana Fazlullah and spokesman...

I am a sucker for old fashioned music and those that made it. There is nothing more delightful than listening to the soft strains of Fred Astaire’s ‘Singing in the Rain’

Council on Foreign Relations is blue planet’s foremost think tank and “Foreign Affairs” is its prestigious and most sought after publication

My Twitter feed is literally littered with self-help articles and feel-good blogs, such as 20 Things That Prove You Grew Up In The 90s, 19 Feel Good Photos

My observations indicate (and medical experts will support me) that a bellyful of food is liable to generate lethargy and sleep...

Diplomacy is inherently ill-equipped to handle identity. It excels at obfuscating issues, deals in constructive ambiguities, ...

Want more proof of the fact that the Yanukovych regime is crumbling? Take a look at recent goings-on in his bastion, Donetsk.

ndia's government says there's no standoff with the U.S. over the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York, appearing eager to defuse a...

Thailand: Seven hurt as gunmen fire on Bangkok protest

Sharon, a controversial military leader, launched a long and tumultuous political career that culminated in the disengagement from Gaza. He died after...

"January 11, 2014"

1Sweet Tea Shakespeare is presenting "Twelfth Night, or What You Will" at Cape Fear Botanical Garden today and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the grand hall at the garden, 536 N....

"January 11, 2014"

Rushlee Buchanan has come from behind in the final stages to claim the women's road race title at the national road cycling championships....

Thursday, 9 January 2014