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Tahir Khan
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Blackberry forms committee to explore possible sale

Smartphone maker Blackberry is exploring options for its business, which could see the company sold off.  Timothy Dattels, a Blackberry board member, will head a new committee that will consider different business models, including partnerships.   It wants to increase sales of its Blackberry 10 model, seen as crucial to the future of the company.   “We […]

Nine charged for corruption in Bangladesh Premier League

Nine individuals have been charged with various offences allegedly committed in violation of the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League, the ICC and the BCB announced on Tuesday. The charges, which followed an investigation carried out by the ICC’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU), relate to an alleged conspiracy within […]

Pakistani cadet wins sword of honour at Royal Military Academy

Corporal Cadet Asad Mushtaq from Pakistan Army got the rare distinction of winning the overseas Sword of Honour from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He was successfully commissioned on 9 August 2013 and received the sword from the Countess of Essex on the day of parade. Corporal Asad attributed his success to the training he received […]

Ban Ki-moon opposes civilian casualties in drone strikes

United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, said on Tuesday that every effort should be made to avoid civilian casualties in the use of armed drones.  Ban, who arrived in Pakistan on a two-day visit early Tuesday, told reporters at an university in Islamabad that drones should be used only for collection of information in accordance […]

Nation celebrates Independence Day on Wednesday

The nation will be celebrating Independence Day with traditional enthusiasm and fervor on Wednesday. The day will dawn with thirty one gun salute in the federal and twenty one gun salute at the provincial capitals. Special prayers will be offered for the prosperity‚ integrity and solidarity of the country‚ unity of the Muslim Ummah and […]

Heavy rains inundate roads, streets in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Heavy monsoon downpours inundated several roads and streets in some parts of Islamabad‚ Rawalpindi and adjoining areas Tuesday morning. A spokesperson of met office said that 190 mm of rain has been recorded in Islamabad during the last twenty four hours. According to rescue officials‚ water level has reached alarming level at Nullah Leh in […]

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives in Pakistan

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived in Pakistan early Tuesday on a two-day visit for talks with senior leaders on issues, focusing on disaster management and education, officials said.   Ban will meet with Pakistani President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and other senior officials and attend the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 14, they said. […]

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations

Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior Indian envoy and was conveyed serious concerns at the “violations of a ceasefire agreement by the Indian forces,” the Foreign Ministry said.  Pakistan says that the Indian troops fired on its border areas on Monday and killed a civilian along the Line of Control, which divides the two countries […]

Pakistan accuses Indian troops of killing national in Kashmir

 Pakistan military says that Indian troops on Monday killed its national along the Line of Control, which divides the two countries in the disputed Kashmir region. This is the latest incident of firing along the LoC as troops of both countries now routinely exchange fire. Both accuse each other of violating the 2003 ceasefire. “Indian […]

Ban Ki-moon to discuss anti-polio campaign in Pakistan

The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will discuss with Pakistani officials measures to eradicate polio, officials said Monday.   Ban Ki-moon arrives in Islamabad on a two-day visit on Tuesday, officials say. During his stay‚ he will discuss steps for polio eradication and promotion of education specially women education with Pakistani leadership, they said.  The […]

Unknown armed men kidnap Afghan female MP

Unidentified gunmen have kidnapped Afghan female MP Fereba Ahmadi Kakar along with her children in eastern parts of the country, Afghan media reported Monday. Ms Kakar, member of the National Assembly or Wolasi Jirga from Kandahar, was abducted with her two daughters, two sons, bodyguard and driver on Saturday however the Afghan officials had not […]

Imran Khan: Gov’t fails to formulate viable Counter-Terrorism policy

PTI Chairman Imran Khan Sunday expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in the country and said that the government seems unable to formulate a viable and holistic Counter-Terrorism policy and a strategy to implement the same. “In fact the government seems least interested in giving this issue top priority,” Khan said in a […]

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