Govt slashes POL prices
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ISLAMABAD: Government has announced decrease in the prices of petroleum products, Geo News reported Sunday.
OGRA spokesman made announcement at a press conference here.
He said petrol price has been decreased by paisas 64 per liter to Rs70.57 and the rate of HOBC slashed by paisas 78 to Rs86.06. The per litre price of High Speed Diesel cut down by Rs1.90 and Light Speed Diesel by Rs1.60 while kerosene oil decreased by...
India stuns Pakistan 4-1 in Hockey World Cup
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NEW DELHI: India outplayed Pakistan 4-1 in the men’’s field hockey World Cup on Sunday.
Sandeep Singh banged in two penalty corners to help India record their first win in the last four matches against Pakistan before some 19,000 delirious home fans at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
India led 4-0 before Sohail Abbas, the world’’s only player to score more than 300 international goals, narrowed...
David Miliband calls on President Zardari in London
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LONDON: British foreign secretary David Miliband called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Sunday, Geo News reported.
Pakistan High Commissioner in London, Wajid-ul-Hasan was also present on the occasion, sources said.
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Imran asks Nawaz to ‘quit friendly-opposition’
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LAHORE: Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan Sunday aurged Nawaz Sharif to ‘quit friendly opposition and fulfill his responsibility towards protection of people’s rights’.
Speaking to a press conference here at the party’s central office, the TI Chief said all the opposition parties should take a joint delegation to the US for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. They should also join with them the people of the US,...
Whale show resumed at SeaWorld
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ORLANDO: Employees wept and audience members grew silent Saturday at SeaWorld as the theme park’’s popular killer whale show resumed with a photo montage memorial for a trainer who was killed by one of the orcas in front of horrified spectators three days ago.
The show had been shut down since veteran trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, died Wednesday after rubbing a 22-foot, 12,000-pound orca named Tilikum. The animal...
Expert on batting, bowling should be made coach: Miandad
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KARACHI: Director-general Pakistan Cricket Board Javed Miandad said that such person should be appointed coach of the national cricket team who holds command in both departments of the game – batting and bowling.
However, he avoided to make any direct comment on the appointment of Waqar Younis as coach of the Pakistan team.
Talking with media here on Sunday, Javed Miandad refused to make any comment on the controversies...
Indian minister clarifies ‘interlocutor’ comment about SA
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RIYADH: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor on Sunday clarified that he did not mean that Saudi Arabia should be a mediator between India and Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Tharoor reportedly said that Saudi Arabia could be a ‘valuable interlocutor’ between India and Pakistan.
Tharoor, who is accompanying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a three-day State visit to Saudi Arabia, said: “We...
No relation between SA, Taliban: Saud Al Faisal
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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia today said it was worried over the activities of al-Qaeda and Taliban in Pakistan and asked the political leadership in that country to unite and ensure that the extremists do not achieve their objectives.
“Pakistan is a friendly country to us. Therefore, seeing any kind of dangerous trend in a friendly country, one is not only sorry but also worried,” Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud...
PCB’s poor arrangements for T20 Cup
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KARACHI: The Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) could not make proper arrangements for players’ sitting in the ground on the opening day of the RBS Twenty20 Cup tournament, being played here at the National Stadium.
The players of Lahore Lions and Quetta Bears had to sit in the sunshine as dig outs were not available in the ground.
Players in T20 matches sit on dig outs instead of dressing rooms but they had to face difficulties...
Tour de Pakistan begins tomorrow from Peshawar
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PESHAWAR: The 15th Tour de Pakistan Cycle Race will begin tomorrow from Peshawar and the cyclists will complete their journey to Mazar-e-Quaid Karachi in 13 days.
A five-member Afghanistan team is also participating in the race, being organized by the Pakistan Cycling Federation.
In all, 65 cyclists are taking part in the race in which Naimatullah of Sui Southern Gas will defend his title.
The cyclists will cover a distance...
PM urges Ulema to continue preaching values of Islam
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OKARA: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said the Khankahi system was vital to eliminate terrorism from the country.
He was addressing the annual Urs of Syed Muhammad Ismail Shah Bokhari, commonly known as Karmanwala Sarkar here.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qurshi, Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, Federal Minister for Labour and Manpower Syed Khurshid Shah, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs...
Rashid to boycott by-polls in Lahore, Jhang
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LAHORE: Chief of Awami Muslim League Sheigh Rashid Ahmed has announced that his party would boycott by-elections in NA-123 Lahore and PP-82 Jhang.
Addressing a press conference he said, “the actual face of Punjab government has come into light following the rigging and coercion exercised by it during the recent by-election in NA-55.”
He said those who call him disloyal had themselves ditched their workers before fleeing...
Lions beat Bears in T20 Cup opener
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KARACHI: Lahore Lions defeated Quetta Bears by 105 runs in the opening match of the RBS Twenty20 Cup here on Sunday.
Kamran Akmal batted aggressively for the victorious team and made an unbeaten 68 to h
Other significant contributors were Umar Akmal (41) and Nasir Jamshed (33).
In reply, Quetta Bears could make only 91 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs.
Arun Lal top scored with 32 while Aizaz Cheema claimed...
Interior Minister appeals Ulema for peace
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KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday said that he had directed the Interior Secretary to form a joint investigation team to probe the incidents that had occurred in Faisalabad and Dera Islmail Khan.
The Interior Minister was talking to newsmen after holding a meeting with a delegation of Ulema hete at Rangers Mess.
The delegation comprised Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, Maulana Asad Thanvi, Shahid Ghauri and other...
Kiwis’s thrilling Super Over win over Aussies
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CHRISTCHURCH: A blazing unbeaten 116 from Brendon McCullum and a cool-headed Tim Southee spurred New Zealand to a thrilling Twenty20 cricket victory over Australia in a Super Over contest in Christchurch Sunday night.
Chasing New Zealand’’s 214 for six, Australia needed three to win off the final ball only for captain Michael Clarke to be run out by Nathan McCullum attempting a third, leaving them 214 for...
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