2014-09-01 Pakistan More Top Stories

  The Express Tribune   

Elsewhere in the country: PTI protesters take to the streets again  The Express Tribune
PAT and MWM protesters burnt tyres and blocked a road at Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. PHOTO: ONLINE. LAHORE/PESHAWAR: A day after the peaceful sit-ins turned violent with the police in Islamabad, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in other parts of ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Science

  The Express Tribune   

NASA Mars base competition produces inspiring designs for life outside Earth  NEWS.com.au
PLANET Earth, we have a problem. NASA has asked the public to help with its most difficult challenge when it comes to colonising Mars — how to build a base. Here's what life on the Red Planet could look like. Killer dust storms. Radiation. Temperatures ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Health

  The Express Tribune   

Mother and child health: Global donors offer $48m to Pakistan  The Express Tribune
Global development partners have agreed to provide $48 million to improve the nutrition status of Pakistani children of up to two years old, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Out of the total assistance, the World Bank will provide a concessionary loan ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Entertainment

  The Express Tribune   

The new Khan gets casual about bollywood  The Express Tribune
a Fawad does not think of his Bollywood debut as a risky proposition. PHOTO: FILE. Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, who will soon be seen is his debut Hindi film Khoobsurat, a remake of a film of the same name, reveals that his entry in Bollywood wasn't ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Sports

  The Express Tribune   

Heavyweights Djokovic, Murray cruise to round four  The Express Tribune
Murray hit 47 winners in a 6-1, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Russia's Kuznetsov, the world 96, to book a seventh appearance in the fourth round. PHOTO: REUTERS. NEW YORK: Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray stayed on course for a mouth-watering US Open ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Technology

T-Mobile Is Back In The Attacking Mode, And This Time It's Sprint  GuruFocus.com
Sprint (S) and T-Mobile (TMUS) were in merger talks with one another not very long ago. However, the deal between the two telecom giants couldn't materialize on account of regulator skepticism. It's barely been a couple of weeks that the duo have given up ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Business

  DAWN.com   

Pakistan Railways comes out of crisis: GM  The Nation
lahore - The financial position of Pakistan Railways has improved tremendously after passenger and freight sectors attracted commuters and traders respectively after several measures taken by the PR administration. These views were expressed by newly ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan Pakistan

  The Express Tribune   

Elsewhere in the country: PTI protesters take to the streets again  The Express Tribune
PAT and MWM protesters burnt tyres and blocked a road at Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore. PHOTO: ONLINE. LAHORE/PESHAWAR: A day after the peaceful sit-ins turned violent with the police in Islamabad, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers in other parts of ...

2014-09-01 Pakistan World

  New York Daily News   

2 killed as Paris building collapses in explosion  The Nation
BOBIGNY, France : An eight-year-old child and an octogenarian were killed and dozens injured in an explosion on Sunday that reduced half of a four-storey residential block in a Paris suburb to rubble, emergency services said. Rescue workers are combing ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan More Top Stories

  Daily News & Analysis   

Protestors march to Nawaz Sharif's house demanding resignation; over 300 ...  Daily News & Analysis
Demanding immediate resignation of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, thousands of protesters led by Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri had running battles with police and paramilitary forces here in the wee hours today, resulting in injuries to more than ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Science

  National Geographic   

Dramatic PNG volcano quietens  Jakarta Post
A volcano that has erupted in Papua New Guinea was Saturday spewing fragments from its crater and rumbling loudly, but its activity appeared to be subsiding, a seismologist said. Mount Tavurvur, which destroyed the town of Rabaul when it erupted ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Health

  The Nation   

WB aid for Pakistani mums  The Nation
ISLAMABAD- The World Bank has approved $47.95 million to help the Pakistani government to improve nutrition status of children below two years and of pregnant and lactating women in targeted areas. "Enhanced Nutrition for Mothers and Children" will ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Entertainment

  The Nation   

Pitt buys Jolie £3m Thorntons toffees  The Nation
The 50-year-old actor is believed to have purchased £3 packets of toffees from Thorntons for Angelina Jolie - which didn't exactly break the bank. According to The Sun, the 'Fight Club' star made the purchase whilst he was in Dorset promoting his new movie ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Sports

  The Express Tribune   

Pakistan capitulate to hand SL ODI series  The Express Tribune
Sri Lanka humiliated Pakistan in the third ODI to win the series 2-1 after they swept the Test series 2-0. PHOTO: AFP. DAMBULLA: Seamer Thisara Perera claimed 4-34 and Tillakartane Dilshan hit an unbeaten 50 as Sri Lanka trounced Pakistan by seven ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Technology

An instructional Bridge hand to try  Royal Gazette
I am travelling a lot this week so a short, sweet, but very instructional hand so please look at it really closely. N/S Vul Dealer South. (Spades / Hearts / Diamonds / Clubs). North: J63 / K106 / QJ1096 / A7. East: Q874 / J87 / K5 / 8532. South: K9 / A453 / 7543 / ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Business

  The Nation   

FBR surpasses monthly revenue target  The Nation
ISLAMABAD - The civil disobedience call announced by PTI's chief Imran Khan has not hit the tax collection efforts of the government, as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the monthly revenue collection target by one billion rupees two days ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan Pakistan

  Daily News & Analysis   

Protestors march to Nawaz Sharif's house demanding resignation; over 300 ...  Daily News & Analysis
Demanding immediate resignation of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, thousands of protesters led by Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri had running battles with police and paramilitary forces here in the wee hours today, resulting in injuries to more than ...

2014-08-31 Pakistan World

  Irish Independent   

Air strikes and aid for siege town  Irish Independent
An international food and water drop supported by US air strikes has taken place in an attempt to bring relief to the beleaguered Iraqi town of Amirli. Share. Go To. Comments. The town has been under siege by Islamic State (IS) militants for nearly two months.
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  Times of India   

White House sends congratulations to EU`s Tusk, Mogherini  Zee News
The White House on Saturday sent congratulations to Polish Premier Donald Tusk and Italy`s Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini on their election to top posts within the European Union. "The president congratulates Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland on ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan More Top Stories

  The News International   

Fuss over Army's role prolongs standoff  The Nation
ISLAMABAD - The government-supported effort by Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif to help facilitate resolution of political crisis suffered a serious blow on Friday after confusion was caused about the nature of his role. The window of face-saving ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Science

  Daily Mail   

World's oldest egg to go up for auction  Daily Times
The world's oldest egg - belonging to an extinct ostrich-like bird - is expected to raise a staggering £50,000 at auction. The rare item is over 500 years old and is just one of a handful of undamaged eggs left by the extinct elephant bird, once native to the island ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Health

  DAWN.com   

Three govt hospitals to change hands  DAWN.com
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday decided to hand over public sector hospitals management to the private institutions enjoying reputation of delivering quality medical care and services to the people. The decision was taken by the Sindh Health ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Entertainment

  The News International   

The Past is Another Country II  The Nation
When the establishment is backing a movement, it seems it is still possible even in today's Pakistan to protest, sing and dance on the streets without fear of harassment or violence. If old pictures of fashionable Pakistanis are proof that Pakistan was a liberal ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Sports

  Cricket Country   

Live Scorecard: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan  Cricket Country
Sri Lanka and Pakistan clash against each other in the final fixture of the three-match One-Day International series at Dambulla on Saturday. Both teams will come in with high levels of preparation, and with the series tied at 1-1, one can expect a tough contest ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Technology

  Pakistan Today   

Ingenious: Project brings innovation to disaster emergency response  The Express Tribune
Will allow aid agencies, mobile phone users in disaster-hit areas to interact in real time through SMS. By News Desk. Published: August 30, 2014. Tweet · Share this article Print this page Email. The project is designed to ensure preparedness and mitigation of ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Business

  The Nation   

Share prices go through the roof  The Nation
KARACHI - Stocks showed strong recovery after PAT, PTI accepted Army as mediators, guarantors to end political crisis. The KSE benchmark posted a fresh gain of 793.31 points and showed growth of 2.86 percent, the 100-index end the trading at 28567.74 ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan Pakistan

  The News International   

Fuss over Army's role prolongs standoff  The Nation
ISLAMABAD - The government-supported effort by Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif to help facilitate resolution of political crisis suffered a serious blow on Friday after confusion was caused about the nature of his role. The window of face-saving ...

2014-08-30 Pakistan World

  Reuters   

Thai firm sanctioned over Iran  Bangkok Post
WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on more than 25 people and companies it accused of violating sanctions against Iran, including shipping firms, airlines, and six Iranian banks. The US Treasury Department ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan More Top Stories

  The News International   

Dharna fatigue  The News International
When events that once appeared extraordinary become an everyday affair, public interest subsides. Imran Khan and Maulana Tahirul Qadri's sit-ins have become a monotonous affair. As enthusiasm of the followers wanes, leaders of both dharnas resort to ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Science

  CCTV   

Czech Republic restores 17th century garden  CCTV
Work is underway in the Czech Republic to restore an elaborate 17th century garden to its original design. The world heritage listed site is described as the perfect symbiosis of light, plants, water and art. Work is underway in the Czech Republic to restore an ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Health

  The Nation   

The brain eater  The News International
The death toll from Naegleria fowleri – the brain-eating amoeba virus that has spread through Karachi and Hyderabad – reached eight last week but the authorities don't even seem to recognise it as a problem. The virus is waterborne and thrives in water that ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Entertainment

  Stuff.co.nz   

Top five reader comments of the day  Stuff.co.nz
MR AND MRS: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie pulled off a no-leaks wedding in France. Related Links. Top five reader comments of the day Top five reader comments of the day Top five reader comments of the day. Relevant offers. Stuff Nation. No snake-oil ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Sports

  Reuters   

US Open 2014: Maria Sharapova goes up against Sabine Lisicki in big-hitting ...  SkySports
Former champion Maria Sharapova faces a tricky third round clash with big-hitting German Sabine Lisicki at the US Open on Friday. Sharapova, winner of the 2006 event at Flushing Meadows, was taken to three sets against Alexandra Dulgheru last time out ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Technology

  IBNLive   

Apple sends out invites for September 9 event, new iPhones expected  IBNLive
San Francisco: Apple invited media to a "special event" in its hometown of Cupertino, California, on September 9, when the iPhone maker is expected to unveil the latest versions of its best-selling smartphones. Apple's typically cryptic invitation read: "Wish we ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Business

  The Express Tribune   

40 percent of power generation depends on imported RFO: Hubco chief  Business Recorder
Chief Executive Hubco, Khalid Mansoor, has said that country's existing energy mix is neither sustainable nor affordable as around 40 per cent of power generation is dependent on imported residual fuel oil (RFO). It results in higher cost of power generation, ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan Pakistan

  The News International   

Dharna fatigue  The News International
When events that once appeared extraordinary become an everyday affair, public interest subsides. Imran Khan and Maulana Tahirul Qadri's sit-ins have become a monotonous affair. As enthusiasm of the followers wanes, leaders of both dharnas resort to ...

2014-08-29 Pakistan World

  The Daily Star   

Erdogan sworn in as president  The Daily Star
Turkey's new President Tayyip Erdogan (front C) attends a swearing in ceremony at the parliament in Ankara August 28, 2014. REUTERS/Umit Bektas. Connect; Tweet; RSS; Follow; Email; Print; Share. Agencies. ANKARA: Turkey's outgoing premier Recep ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan More Top Stories

  The News International   

Altaf asks govt to step down if not willing to meet 'just demands'  The News International
LONDON/KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain has asked the federal government to step down if it is not willing to accept “just demands” in the prevailing circumstances. In a statement issued here on Thursday, he said that he will not be ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Science

  NBCNews.com   

US deep space rocket moves into development phase  ecns
US space agency NASA said Wednesday that it has completed a rigorous review of the Space Launch System (SLS), the world's largest rocket under development to take humans beyond Earth orbit and to Mars. The space agency also said it approved the ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Health

  Aljazeera.com   

Ebola-hit states slip further in to isolation  Aljazeera.com
Airlines withdraw more services from west African nations as ministers hold summit in Ghana to discuss epidemic. Last updated: 28 Aug 2014 03:30. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback. The outbreak, which began earlier this year, is the ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Entertainment

  ABC News   

This year's Emmy viewership drops by 11.4 percent  Xinhua
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- The viewership for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on Monday dropped by 11.4 percent from last year to 15.6 million, partly due to the reason that it was on Monday. But the audience was still the second largest ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Sports

  The Express Tribune   

Analysis : Pakistan face death bowling headache  The Express Tribune
Misbah twice failed to dislodge the Sri Lankan pair of Jayawardene and Mathews in Hambantota, as the hosts made stupendous recoveries to post big scores. PHOTO: AFP. The Hambantota leg of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI series brought mixed fortunes for ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Technology

  Android Community   

Lenovo Vibe X2 has colorful body in layers and 5-inch Full HD display  Android Community
Less than one month after Lenovo announced its new Vibe Z2 Pro, it seems like there will be another high end model coming from Lenovo soon. Revealed on TENAA certification site in China, the Lenovo Vibe X2 is listed with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, octa-core ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Business

  Business Recorder   

Index slips below 27000-level  Business Recorder
Equities continued to fall across-the-board weighed by prevailing grave political crisis. The benchmark KSE-100 index lost another 432 points Wednesday to close below 27,000 points level. On Tuesday, the KSE-100 index closed at 27,811 points compared ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan Pakistan

  The News International   

Altaf asks govt to step down if not willing to meet 'just demands'  The News International
LONDON/KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain has asked the federal government to step down if it is not willing to accept “just demands” in the prevailing circumstances. In a statement issued here on Thursday, he said that he will not be ...

2014-08-28 Pakistan World

  USA TODAY   

Tank serves as backdrop for wedding photo on Israeli Gaza border  USA TODAY
An Israeli couple took their wedding photo in an army staging area on the Israeli-Gaza border, near Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Israel, on Wednesday. AP_Mideast_Israel_Palestinians.2. The Israeli couple leave a staging area as Israeli soldiers direct a tank back ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan More Top Stories

  DAWN.com   

Imran's allegations baseless: Justice Iftikhar  The News International
ISLAMABAD: The former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has urged the judiciary to play its role in the current crises. Talking to the media here on Tuesday, Justice (retd) Iftikhar set aside all allegations of rigging during the last ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Science

  Design & Trend   

California Drought Situation Not Improving Much  Wisconsin Ag Connection
According to the latest Drought Monitor report, 82 percent of California is in extreme or worse drought, marking the eighth consecutive month with more than 30 percent of the state reported in these conditions. The report showed a minimal shift in conditions ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Health

  The Express Tribune   

Precautions: Commissioner wants to prevent Congo outbreak  The Express Tribune
The commissioner said that funds will be provided for the campaign and drive despite KMC's shortage of resources. By Our Correspondent. Published: August 27, 2014. Tweet · Share this article Print this page Email. "Eidul Azha is around the corner and any ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Entertainment

  ABC News   

Breaking Bad beats Throne at Emmys  The Nation
Do you think the Pakistan-India water conflict must be taken off the talks-table and to the International Court of Justice? Yes. No. Don't know. Do you think the Pakistan-India water conflict must be taken off the talks-table and to the International Court of Justice ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Sports

  DAWN.com   

All-round Perera shatters Pakistan  The Nation
Do you think the Pakistan-India water conflict must be taken off the talks-table and to the International Court of Justice? Yes. No. Don't know. Do you think the Pakistan-India water conflict must be taken off the talks-table and to the International Court of Justice ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Technology

Sunset Overdrive Video Goes Behind the Scenes  SegmentNext
A new video released by Insomniac Games today quickly takes us through the various elements of Sunset Overdrive. Those who have been following the upcoming open world shooter will not find anything new to munch upon in this video. The contents of it ...

2014-08-27 Pakistan Business

  The Nation   

ECC okays Rs1b bank guarantee for PIA  The Nation
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Cabinet on Tuesday approved the provision of government guarantee to support the facility of Rs1 billion to Pakistan International Airlines from a private bank for paying liabilities of PIA to smoothen the ...