Nawaz yet to decide on vying for NA-123: Pervez Rasheed
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LAHORE: Senator Pervez Rasheed has said that Nawaz Sharif has not yet made up his mind about whether to run for NA-123.
After the meeting held in connection with the preparations for the poll, Pervez Rasheed said the deadline for withdrawal of nomination papers is still far and that it is the desire of Nawaz Sharif to give election ticket to those party workers who have rendered sacrifices.
He said consultation was held...
Egypt beats Ghana 1-0 to earn African Cup title
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LUANDA: Substitute Mohamed Gedo scored in the 85th minute Sunday to help Egypt beat Ghana 1-0 and secure its third straight title at the African Cup of Nations.
Tournament debutant Gedo curled in a shot from within the area to give Egypt its record seventh title.
World Cup qualifier Ghana had been hoping to earn its first continental crown since 1982.
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Whopping Rs6.10/ltr increase in petrol price announced
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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the petrol price by Rs6.10 a litre to Rs71.21 from Rs65.11 per litre, Geo News reported Sunday.
The price of High Speed Diesel has been risen to Rs71.89, Light Diesel oil to Rs61.07, HOBC to Rs86.84 and Kerosene oil to Rs64.60 per litre.
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Khosa accuses Taseer of blocking judges’ appointments
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LAHORE: Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa, the senior adviser to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, has alleged that Punjab Governor Salman Taseer is creating a hurdle in the appointment of judges to the Lahore High Court.
He said that the governor received the recommendations made by Chief Justice of Lahore High Court about judges’ appointments some three months back, but did no take any action.
Governor Taseer called some of...
Indian troops martyr innocent youth in Kashmiri
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SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred one more innocent Kashmiri youth in Rajouri district.
According to Kashmir Media Service, personnel of 63 Rashtriya Rifles during a crackdown operation shot dead the youth at Baji Maal area of the district. Dead body of a 75-year-old civilian was recovered from Nadimarg in Kulgam.
Paramilitary troopers of Indian Central Reserve...
Afridi apologises nation for ball-tempering
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PERTH: Cricket star Shahid Afridi has sought apology from the nation after admitting that he tempered the ball ‘for helping the bowlers’ in the last ODI against Australia played here on Sunday.
Talking to Geo News, Shahid Afridi said: “Actually I wanted to help out my bowlers,” adding, “every team has been involved in ball-tempering.” However, he said he is ashamed of what he did and apologized the nation...
Govt facing threat from poor governance, corruption: Mushahid
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Syed on Sunday said that the government was under no threat from army, judiciary and mid-term elections, but if there was any threat, it was from poor governance and corruption.
Speaking to media in Lahore, he said that President Zardari was following the policy of ‘Khedaan ge na khedawan ge’ (We will neither play nor allow others).
Syed said that...
Hasan urges govt to hold talks with Taliban
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LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan feels that the government is putting the nation through a test by taking a course of confrontation with judiciary.
Addressing a training workshop at Mansoora here on Sunday, he said the Jamaat-e-Islami has raised his voice for recovery of missing persons and against Dr Aafia Siddiqi’s detention in United States.
He, however, said the so-called human rights organizations...
Sharif brothers condole Col Ikram’s family
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif and Punjab’s Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited Col. (retd.) Ikram’s residence, who died after being hit by Chief Secretary’s vehicle in Lahore.
Later, speaking to newsmen, Nawaz Sharif said: “I have condoled with the bereaved family of Late Col. (retd.) Ikram and have listened their complaints. Some objections are new for me. It seems they...
Pak Army trains 160 more policemen for counter terrorism
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JEHLUM: An impressive passing out parade of police personnel, who had successfully completed their special anti terrorism training, was held at Padhar Training Centre near Jhelum.
As many as 160 Policemen of the Punjab Police completed the specialized anti terrorism training under auspices of the Pakistan Army at Padhar Training Centre. Brigadier Tariq Mahmood, Brigade Commander reviewed the parade. This training is...
Caressa Cameron wins Miss America title
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LAS VEGAS: Caressa Cameron, Miss Virginia, has won the 2010 Miss America crown, sporting a yellow dress. Ms. Cameron won the prestigious event as well as the diamond crown.
Cameron, 22, won a $50,000 scholarship and the crown in Las Vegas after a pageant that started with 53 contestants. She outlasted her opponents in swimsuit, evening gown, talent and interview competitions.
Cameron is broadcast journalism student at...
Congress slams Shiv Sena for targeting SRK on IPL fiasco
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NEW DELHI: India’s ruling party Congress on Sunday condemned Shiv Sena for threatening Shah Rukh Khan for supporting Pakistani players on the IPL issue, saying legal action should be taken against those threatening the actor.
Congress spokesman Manish Tewari told media persons here that if Shahrukh has been threatened then legal action should be taken against those responsible and the film actor provided full protection.
He...
Shiv Sena activists protest outside SRK bungalow
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MUMBAI: Hindu right-wing group Shiv Sena activists today staged protest against Shahrukh Khan outside his residence for supporting the inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in the IPL issue.
Although SRK’’s residence was put under high security, Mumbai police had to fight back to bring the situation under control as it arrested 25-30 Sena activists.
Earlier, Sena workers on Sunday tore up Shah Rukh’’s...
Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim quits after Austrlia debacle
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LAHORE: Iqbal Qasim, the chief selector of Pakistan cricket team, has tendered his resignation in the wake of the team’’s dismal performance in Australia.
Iqbal Qasim announced his resignation soon after Pakistan’’s 5-0 defeat on Sunday in the One-day series against Australia in Perth.
“I am very disappointed, like millions of Pakistanis, over the manner in which the Pakistan team lost...
Chief Selector Iqbal Qasim quits
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LAHORE: Iqbal Qasim, the chief selector of Pakistan cricket team, has tendered his resignation in the wake of the team’’s dismal performance in Australia.
Iqbal Qasim announced his resignation soon after Pakistan’’s 5-0 defeat on Sunday in the One-day series against Australia in Perth.
“I am very disappointed, like millions of Pakistanis, over the manner in which the Pakistan team lost...
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