2015-02-01 Pakistan More Top Stories

The Nation   

NAB chief urges people to stand up in corruption fight   
The Nation
ISLAMABAD - Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Saturday urged the people to stand up in fight against corruption while terming it one of the major issues of developing countries with its manifestations as bribery, ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Science

The Nation   

Moisture mapping satellite to be launched   
The Nation
An unmanned Delta 2 rocket was being prepared for launch to put a Nasa satellite into orbit that is expected to improve drought monitoring and flooding forecasts. The 127-foot-tall (39-metre) rocket, built and flown by United Launch Alliance, is scheduled to lift ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Health

The News International   

FATA: Anti-polio drive to begin on February 2   
The News International
PESHAWAR: The three-day anti-polio drive will being in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 2. During the drive, polio drops will be administered to children in North and South Waziristan. According to Health Department officials two ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Entertainment

Entertainment Tonight   

Jay Z Is Buying Aspiro for How Much?   
Entertainment Tonight
The hip-hop mogul is putting money into a music streaming service. According to Reuters, he is purchasing the Scandinavian music streaming company, Aspiro, for a reported $56 million. NEWS: Mike Huckabee Calls Jay Z a 'Pimp' · Aspiro's subscription ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Sports

The Nation   

Irfan the wildcard for Pakistan's World Cup challenge   
The Nation
WELLINGTON - Given that Pakistan had played 26 of their past 29 ODIs in Asia, it was perhaps unsurprising that they looked a little rusty in their ODI series opener against New Zealand in Wellington. One glimmer of light for the visitors was Mohammad Irfan.
Afridi blitz in vain as New Zealand spank Pakistan   Geo Super
Still uncertain   The News on Sunday
1st ODI: All's not well in Wellington as Pakistan suffer big loss   The Express Tribune
NZ City   
Nation News   
Taipei Times   
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The Nation   

Aamir not fast tracked, says Shaharyar Khan   
The Nation
KARACHI - Pakistan's cricket chief Saturday denied that Mohammad Aamir is being fast-tracked back into international cricket after a five-year ban, saying he will be monitored "on and off the field" before his re-entry. The 22-year-old was on Thursday cleared ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Technology

Dallas Morning News   

AT&T is winning bidder on $18.2 billion worth of spectrum   
Dallas Morning News
Dallas-based AT&T says the wireless spectrum, which it plans to deploy begining in 2017, covers 96 percent of the U.S. population. STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS. Published: 30 January 2015 07:42 PM. Updated: 30 January 2015 07:49 PM. AT&T Inc. said ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Business

Daily Times   

Dar proposes charter of Economy   
Pakistan Observer
Sunday, February 01, 2015 - Islamabad—The Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Saturday, advised Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) to do politics on issues of governance, rigging and transparency rather than the national economy because government ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan Pakistan

The Nation   

Shikarpur blast Sindh Govt to bear all expenses: Dahar   
Pakistan Observer
Sunday, February 01, 2015 - Karachi—Sindh Minister for Health Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar said that the response of health department was rapid and swift as Shikarpur bomb blast incident occurred and ambulances of the department reached on the ...

2015-02-01 Pakistan World

NDTV   

IS claims beheading of second Japanese captive   
Zee News
Tokyo: The Islamic State group claimed in a video that it had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, drawing international condemnation and outrage from a visibly upset Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who denounced it as a "heinous and despicable" act.
Japan outraged after ISIS claims it beheaded hostage Kenji Goto   CBS News
Islamic State beheads second Japan hostage Kenji Goto, release video of same   Firstpost
French President Francois Hollande 'Resolutely' Condemns Apparent Execution ...   NDTV
Business Standard   
Financial Express   
Hindustan Times   
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THE BUSINESS TIMES   

Thousands rally in Spain   
Gulf Daily News
MADRID: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in the Spanish capital Madrid yesterday in support of new anti-austerity party Podemos, a week after Greece elected its hard-left ally Syriza. With the party topping opinion polls in the run up to general ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan More Top Stories

The News International   

Another bloodied day   
The News International
On the day when Nawaz Sharif was in Karachi to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan with provincial leaders we were served a brutal reminder of how the fight against militancy will take more than just plans. A suicide blast created mayhem ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Science

Maine News   

Paleontologists discover long-necked 'dragon' dinosaur discovered in China   
Maine News
An new species of dinosaur has been discovered in China by paleontologists from the University of Alberta. The dinosaur's skeleton has a very long-necked and it is estimated that it lived 160 million years ago. The team of paleontologists that found this ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Health

Youth Health Magzine   

Drinking Lots of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Early Menstruation   
Youth Health Magzine
There are many good reasons to avoid drinking sweetened beverages. Here is another: A large study has found an association between drinking sugary beverages and a younger age at first menstruation in girls in the United States. This is important because ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Entertainment

Kansas City Star (blog)   

Justin Bieber apologizes, but we should too   
Kansas City Star (blog)
As Ellen DeGeneres celebrated her 57th birthday this week on her show, it was one of her guests who had a coming-of-age moment: Justin Bieber, pop culture's love-to-hate bad boy. Only he's looking more like the Canadian kid millions of teens swooned ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Sports

Firstpost   

New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st ODI at Wellington: Pakistan lose 3 early wickets   
Cricket Country
Pakistan are in deep trouble in the first One-Day International (ODI) at Wellington, as they have lost three early wickets withing first 15 overs. They lost the wickets of both openers and number three batsman Younis Khan cheaply. First to go was Mohammad ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Technology

Christian Science Monitor   

Dish's $3 bln wireless auction discount up for US regulator review   
Reuters
WASHINGTON Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators will review a $3 billion discount claimed by Dish Network Corp and partners including investment management company BlackRock Inc during a U.S. government wireless spectrum auction that ended this ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Business

Daily Times   

Panic buying of petrol ahead of further price slash   
The News International
This panic buying of petrol was triggered by the fears of filling stations closing business on Saturday ahead of further reduction in fuel prices. If media reports are anything to go by, then petrol price will go down by around Rs10 per litre, high octane's by Rs14 ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan Pakistan

The News International   

Another bloodied day   
The News International
On the day when Nawaz Sharif was in Karachi to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan with provincial leaders we were served a brutal reminder of how the fight against militancy will take more than just plans. A suicide blast created mayhem ...

2015-01-31 Pakistan World

The News International   

Another bloodied day   
The News International
On the day when Nawaz Sharif was in Karachi to discuss the implementation of the National Action Plan with provincial leaders we were served a brutal reminder of how the fight against militancy will take more than just plans. A suicide blast created mayhem ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan More Top Stories

The Express Tribune   

PM to attend meeting in Karachi   
PakTribune.com
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has summoned a high-level meeting in Karachi Friday 30,January,2015 to discuss the law and order situation and to review the implementation process of the National Action Plan. According to the PM House, the ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Science

CBS Local   

What a US satellite will tell Canadians about the ground beneath their feet   
The Globe and Mail
Looking at dirt may not seem like the height of excitement, but the imminent launch of a U.S. satellite designed to do just that has scientists across Canada eagerly lining up for a glimpse of the data. Dubbed SMAP, the nearly $1-billion (U.S.) spacecraft will be ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Health

Pakistan Today   

'Malnutrition accounts for 300000 deaths among children every year'   
Daily Times
LAHORE: One in every 10 children died before the age of five and over 300,000 children died every year due to malnutrition in the province as well as across the country. These views were expressed by health experts in a seminar titled “Evidence Generation ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Entertainment

The Express Tribune   

Abbasi claims saying no to 'Baby'   
The Express Tribune
Actor reportedly declined a role in the Mikaal Zulfiqar-starrer Bollywood film due to its 'anti-Pakistan' tilt. By Our Correspondent. Published: January 29, 2015. Share this article Print this page Email. Abbasi took to his Facebook page to share his take on the ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Sports

The Nation   

Sangakkara lifts Sri Lanka to 34-run win   
The Nation
WELLINGTON - Kumar Sangakkara's masterful double of a century and a world-record wicketkeeping performance inspired Sri Lanka to a 34-run win over New Zealand in their one-day series finale in Wellington on Thursday. Even though it was a dead ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Technology

New York Daily News   

Facebook blocks page court considers insulting to prophet   
Telecompaper (subscription)
Facebook has complied with a Tukish court's ruling that it should block a page considered to be insulting to the prophet Muhammad, the Guardian reports. Prosecutor Harun Ceylan, who requested the court order, is investigating a number of the social media ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Business

The Nation   

World Bank offers $50m loan for improving tax collection in Sindh   
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved a soft loan of $50 million to strengthen public sector performance in Sindh through improved revenue generation and expenditure management. The Sindh Public Sector Management Reform project will contribute ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan Pakistan

The Nation   

Sarwar resigns as Punjab governor   
The Nation
LAHORE - Punjab Governor Ch Muhammad Sarwar resigned on Wednesday night from his ceremonial office, saying he intends to pursue a career in politics by joining a political party. The news of his resignation did not come as a surprise for anybody as he ...

2015-01-30 Pakistan World

South China Morning Post (subscription)   

TV drama: Gun-wielding teen forces Dutch newscast off air, but pistol turns out to ...   
South China Morning Post (subscription)
A teenager armed with a replica gun disrupted Dutch television when he forced his way into the building of public broadcaster NOS and demanded airtime before being overpowered by police. The 19-year-old, speaking Dutch and carrying a black pistol ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan More Top Stories

The Nation   

Final phase of Balochistan LG polls ends   
The News International
QUETTA: The final phase of local bodies polls was completed amid tight security measures on Wednesday in Balochistan. According to unofficial results, Dr Kaleemullah of PkMAP has been elected the Mayor of Quetta Metropolitan Corporation and ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Science

Grist   

Coral reefs are about to crash in a big way   
Grist
Coral reefs cover just 0.1 percent of the ocean floor, but provide habitat to 25 percent of sea-dwelling fish species. That's why coral scientist C. Mark Eakin, who coordinates the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coral Reef Watch program, ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Health

Daily Times   

Taking a step towards safeguarding women in Pakistan   
Daily Times
KARACHI: Civil societies, medical institutes, doctors and drug makers have joined hands to create awareness among the masses to significantly reduce the number of deaths caused by cervical cancer in Pakistan. Many countries with collaborative efforts of ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Entertainment

The Nation   

Films about Yves Laurent lead French awards   
The Nation
A film about France's late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and another about a Malian family struggling under militant tyranny are leading the race for France's top movie awards to be handed out next month, the organisers said Wednesday.
Marion Cotillard, Kristen Stewart land 2015 César Awards nominations   HitFix
French awards shortlist films about Yves Saint Laurent and life under jihadis   Malay Mail Online
'Timbuktu,' 'Sils Maria,' 'Saint Laurent' Vie for French Cesar Glory   Variety
Contactmusic.com   
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Long Beach Post   

After Almost a Decade, Long Beach Indie Breakout Avi Buffalo 'Won't Be Around ...   
Long Beach Post
Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg (below, left - photo by Priscella Vega) announced Avi Buffalo's breakup via Facebook, posting a message to fans alongside the video for the band's song "Won't Be Around No More." After roughly nine years of making music together, ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Sports

Times LIVE   

Centurions Amla, Rossouw lift S.Africa to massive 361-5   
DAWN.com
CENTURION: Hashim Amla and Rilee Rossouw both hit centuries for the second time in the series as South Africa punished a lacklustre West Indian bowling attack in the fifth and final One-day International here at SuperSport Park on Wednesday.
Amla, Rossouw lead SA charge   Independent Online
Rossouw hails Amla´s influence after recording-breaking stand   Sport LIVE
South Africa beat West Indies by 131 runs in 5th ODI   Nation News
Daily Mail   
Channel News Asia   
The Guardian   
all 179 news articles »   

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The Nation   

Hawks stun UBL as Wapda record third straight victory   
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Unheralded Hyderabad Hawks clinched a shock four-wicket victory over United Bank in the opening round of Group-I fixtures in the Haier President's Silver League One-day Cup on Wednesday. The Hawks chased a stiff target with three balls to ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Technology

The Nation   

Turkey And Blasphemy   
The Nation
A Turkish court has asked US-based social website, Facebook, to locally block access to pages considered blasphemous towards Prophet Muhammad and religion, or face a complete ban in the country. In March 2013, the Turkish government blocked access ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Business

Daily Times   

Khaqan Abbasi rules out petrol shortage   
The News International
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the country has sufficient stock of petrol and there is no chance of any shortage of commodity in the country. He was briefing the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Petroleum, which ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan Pakistan

Business Recorder   

Experts say govt should await SC verdict on 21st Amendment   
The News International
ISLAMABAD: Hamid Khan, top PTI leader and counsel for Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) in the petition against 21st Amendment in the Constitution, says now that the Supreme Court has admitted the petition for regular hearing and has sought ...

2015-01-29 Pakistan World

Deutsche Welle   

Fears mount over all-out Israel-Hezbollah war   
Deutsche Welle
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Lebanon's Hezbollah will pay the "full price" after missiles killed two Israeli soldiers. The exchanged artillery fire has raised fears of another all-out war. Fire exchanged between Lebanon and Israel.
Israel, Hezbollah on brink of war after barrage of missile strikes, counterstrikes   Washington Times
Israel must hold off the (inevitable) third Lebanon war   Haaretz
Israel threatens revenge for rocket attack   Sky News Australia
The News International   
Kansas City Star   
Irish Times   
all 2,109 news articles »   

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CNN International   

Islamic State releases new audio message by Japanese hostage   
TVNZ
The Islamic State group released a message late Wednesday purportedly by Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, extending the deadline for Jordan's release of an Iraqi would-be hotel bomber linked to al-Qaida. The audio was released as Jordan had offered a ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan More Top Stories

The Nation   

Army will not abandon Fata till peace returns: COAS   
The Nation
PESHAWAR - Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Tuesday appreciated professionalism, dedication and the sacrifices of the army in fighting terrorism and bringing stability to Mohmand Agency. The army chief visited Mohmand Agency where he was ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Science

Washington Post   

Astronomers find oldest known star with Earth-like planets   
DAWN.com
MIAMI: International astronomers said on Tuesday they have discovered the oldest known star encircled by five Earth-sized planets, signalling that planets formed throughout the history of the universe. The system is 11.2 billion years old and was born near ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Health

Aaj News   

One window operation of CDA reduced corruption: NAB study   
Aaj News
ISLAMABAD: One window operation at Capital Development Authority (CDA) has resulted in significant decrease in fraudulent practices, concluded a study conducted by a team of National Accountability Bureau (NAB). ISLAMABAD: One window operation at ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Entertainment

Firstpost   

Ali Zafar pays musical tribute to Peshawar attack victims with 'Ureinge'   
Firstpost
New Delhi: Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has brought together musicians, actors and sportspersons for the video of his new single “Ureinge”, which translates into "Will fly", to pay tribute to the victims of the Peshawar massacre. According to the Dawn, the ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Sports

The Nation   

Pollard hands Pakistan second successive defeat   
DAWN.com
LINCOLN (New Zealand): Michael Pollard's memorable 153 laid the platform for the youthful New Zealand President's XI to claim Pakistan's scalp for a second successive match on Tuesday. The opener's masterful knock enabled the home side to sneak ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Technology

CNN   

Facebook denies outage was caused by hackers   
The Australian Financial Review
Facebook has denied that it was taken down by hackers after it went offline on Tuesday along with Instagram. Photo: Reuters. Sophie Nicholson. Facebook and its Instagram photo-sharing site were interrupted temporarily on Tuesday, provoking panic, ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Business

The Express Tribune   

'Subjective factors holding back Pakistan'   
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Subjective factors are holding back Pakistan, a nation that fares better than most its equals in the emerging world. “Pakistan has good cards. Here, it is more a question of playing them well.” David Martin Darst, an investment strategist, writer and an ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan Pakistan

The Nation   

IHC asks federation to appoint prosecutor   
The Nation
ISLAMABAD - A division bench (DB) of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday granted one week time to the federation of Pakistan for appointment of prosecutor in an appeal against the conviction of former cop Mumtaz Qadri who assassinated former Governor ...

2015-01-28 Pakistan World

The Hindu   

10 killed in Tripoli hotel attack   
The Hindu
In the latest sign of Libya's descent into chaos, gunmen stormed a luxury hotel used by diplomats and businessmen in the capital on Tuesday, killing 10 persons. Two attackers were killed following an hour-long standoff that included a car bomb that exploded ...