October 5, 2005 was a sad day for Pakistan as earthquake hit most of the northern areas including Kashmir. The earthquake of 2005 was a major blow to Pakistan, which affected nearly 250,000 people. According to an official damage report on the disaster, around 57,000 to 80,000 people died, 50,000 or more injured while thousands […]
Apr 6 2012 | Posted in
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France to extend its co-operation towards Pakistan Thursday, April 5, 2012: Philippe Thiebaud, French Ambassador to Pakistan, has assured his Pakistani counterpart that France will extend its hand towards Pakistan. France will not only provide financial and technical assistance to Pakistan to overcome its energy crisis, but Pakistan-France Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation was established […]
Apr 6 2012 | Posted in
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After 2014 no US drone strikes into Pakistan from Afghanistan: Zalmay Rasool Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Zalmay Rasool said on Thursday that his country would not be used as a launching pad for US drones attacks on neighbouring countries after NATO combat forces leave by the end of 2014. “Afghan soil will not be used against any […]

USA to host G8 Foreign Minister Meeting On April 11-12, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will host her G8 counterparts for the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. The Foreign Ministers will discuss a range of country-specific, regional, and transnational topics. The United States holds the G8 Presidency in […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemns violence in Gilgit Baltistan, urges promotion of sectarian harmony Lahore, Thursday, April 5: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious alarm at the continuing loss of life in sectarian strife in Gilgit Baltistan and demanded that the government, political parties and civil society organisations join hands to […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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The Sons of Beatles plan to form the Beatles 2 – Music News The famous classic rock band “the Beatles”, which was composed of Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon, attained most of the commercial success from 1960-1970. The band split afterward and all the members started pursuing their solo careers but […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Sri Lanka Army Contingent visits Heavy Industry Complex Texila Rawalpindi – April 5, 2012: A delegation of Sri Lankan Army led by Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander Sri Lanka Army visited Heavy Industry Taxila (HIT) today. Sri Lanka and Pakistan have always enjoyed good military relations and the former country has been a big arm and […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Rajasthan Royals skipper Rahul Dravid is ‘keen and focussed’ to do his job in great fashion for his Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit. The former Indian batsman will be in action for the first time after his retirement from international cricket. After Shane Warne’s retirement from the league, the captaincy duties have been given to […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan calls on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Rawalpindi – Thursday, April 5, 2012: Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan, Commander of Royal Brunei Navy, who is visiting Pakistan these days, called on General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee today. During the meeting, matters related to mutual interests and cooperation […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Myanmar’s fledgling democratic transition is now reaching yet another turning point. A few days back, Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party secured a landslide win in the elections. This victory has led Washington to ease sanctions on the country which many feel is a job well done for a country that has […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Nokia showcased its first 4G LTE smartphone, Nokia Lumia 900 at the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in January. Now that the handset is out on store shelves for sale, I am obliged to present the first full review of the new smartphone from the Finnish company. At the first look, the Lumia 900 gives a […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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Having said that, Lumia pack a punch in its unibody structure that deliberately comes in some flashy colours like Magenta, for example. Its lightly sculpted chassis and deliberate use of coloUr scream “lifestyle product.” Bold as an exclamation mark, the Lumia 900 has pure pop-art coursing through its electrical veins. The chassis has a perfectly […]
Apr 5 2012 | Posted in
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