Archive for: January, 2013

A nation reluctant to dream and hope

A lot of people stand up and point a finger at Imran Khan and his potential as the future captain of Pakistan. This doubt in his capability is hardly backed by any concrete evidence that would prove him as someone similar to other politicians who promised to deliver the package of happiness. Still, people draw […]

Nintendo set to cut price of Wii U sales

Nintendo has rectified its forecasts announcing annual losses, the year ending in March, about 180 million Euros instead of the anticipated benefits. They have arguably suffered their first annual loss in three decades. Nintendo’s flagship product, the new Wii U, has not had the impact of the above. They initially planned to distribute 5.5 million units worldwide. However, […]

Bobby Milroy tames Gentil Pich in Men’s Singles second round of Canadian National Championships

Canada’s experienced player Bobby Milroy continued his smooth sailing and found a place in Men’s Singles third round after defeating Gentil Pich in second round clash in 2013 Yonex Canadian National Championships in Canada, on Wednesday, January 30. The lofty Bobby, who is the second seed in Men’s Singles main draw of the tournament, played […]

Jenna Strauch and Kazusa Araya secure gold medals – Australian Youth Olympic Festival

Jenna Strauch and Kazusa Araya secured gold medals of the 200m breaststroke in Women and Men’s corner respectively at the 2012 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. She stayed nearly three and a half body length ahead of her competitor and stepped on the finishing end for gold medal by clocking a time of 2 minutes and […]

Nina Vislova, Valeria Sorokina march into semi-finals of 2013 Russian National Championships

Women’s Doubles duo Nina Vislova-Valeria Sorokina stretched its winning streak in quarter-final round of Russian National Championships and paved path to semi-finals on January 30, 2013. The top seeded pair was up against a compatriot team Olga Morozova-Natalia Rogov and this meeting prolonged to 22 minutes before ending with final figures of 21-14 and 21-9. […]

New York Mets officially declare signing of RHP Shaun Marcum

Major League Baseball Update/News   The New York Mets have officially announced signing of right hand starting pitcher Shaun Marcum. The former Milwaukee Brewers ace Marcum signed a one year deal with the Mets worth $4 million.   “I think if all five starters go out there and do their job, stay healthy, get to […]

My city in Europe, my house in Africa

Every citizen of Lahore is going through a terrible psychological situation at the moment. To me, it is a very strange; like my city is in Europe but my house looks like a part of a poor African country. To make you understand, I have to explain my daily routine. I find no electricity at […]

Ozil: Winning titles with Real Madrid a great feeling

The Germany international has good memories of his first ever game for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit, but has insisted that he absolutely loves picking up silverware.   Real Madrid attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil is looking forward to win more trophies with his side as he believes nothing exceeds than the honour of winning medals. He […]

Taufeeq Umar replaced by Imran Farhat in the Test squad

Taufeeq Umar, the left-handed opening batsman from Pakistan, has been ruled out of the Test series against South Africa because of a leg injury and has been replaced by Imran Farhat in the squad.   The first Test of the three-match series begins tomorrow at Johannesburg. The Test series will be followed by two T20s […]

Govt unveils Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2012-15

The government has unveiled Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2012-15 envisaging escalation of exports from sixty seven billion dollar during 2009-12 to a target of ninety five billion dollars in the next three years.   Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim announcing Policy in Islamabad said country’s exports can become an engine of growth and prosperity of […]

President & PM have no discretionary powers for judges appointment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued its response on the presidential reference on the issue of judges’ appointment.   A five-member bench of the Supreme Court has given its opinion on the presidential reference saying that president and prime minister has no role in appointment of judges to the superior courts.   The bench headed […]

Arsenal made an epic comeback to secure a point against Liverpool at their home ground – football news

Arsenal made an epic comeback to secure a point against Liverpool at their home ground – football news Gunners were trailing 0-2 when they re-focused and eventually equalising the scores against their rivals at the Emirates Stadium. As a result, they managed to secure a point and stayed three points ahead the Reds at the […]

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