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Two killed, dozens hurt in third day of Afghan protests
KABUL/KANDAHAR - Two policemen were killed and more than 30 people were wounded in Kandahar during the third day of violent protests across Afghanistan against the burning of the Holy Quran by an American pastor as US President Barack Obama condemned the pastor's action.
"The information I have is that two policemen have been killed and 20 others, including police, protesters and citizens, have been wounded," Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of the Kandahar provincial council, said. "The
"The information I have is that two policemen have been killed and 20 others, including police, protesters and citizens, have been wounded," Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of the Kandahar provincial council, said. "The
Nine dead in second day of Afghan Koran burning protests
KANDAHAR - At least nine people have been killed in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials said on Saturday, on a second day of violent protests over the burning of a Koran by a radical fundamentalist Christian in the United States.
A suicide attack also hit a NATO military base in the capital Kabul, the day after protesters over-ran a UN mission in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif and killed seven foreign staff, in the deadliest attack on the UN in Afghanistan.
A suicide attack also hit a NATO military base in the capital Kabul, the day after protesters over-ran a UN mission in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif and killed seven foreign staff, in the deadliest attack on the UN in Afghanistan.
Britain puts royal twist on April Fools’ Day
LONDON - Britons faced a right royal slew of April Fool's jokes Friday, with a leftwing daily pretending to endorse the monarchy and a fake poll saying parents were renaming their children William and Kate.
Just weeks before the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Britons were also asked to believe the opposition Labour Party was holding its own street parties to mark the impending nuptials of leader Ed Miliband. With the news dominated by the royal wedding, British
Just weeks before the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Britons were also asked to believe the opposition Labour Party was holding its own street parties to mark the impending nuptials of leader Ed Miliband. With the news dominated by the royal wedding, British
World Cup to Asia on Day of Reckoning
NEW DELHI - A first all-Asian final in the World Cup's 36-year history between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Saturday underlines that familiarity breeds success. Never before have the subcontinental teams dominated the showpiece one-day event, as India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan all made it to the semi-finals for the first time together by capitalising on the conditions.
India and Sri Lanka played most of their matches at home and won six of their eight games. Pakistan, who face
India and Sri Lanka played most of their matches at home and won six of their eight games. Pakistan, who face
Green silenced – a festive day comes to a gloomy end
LAHORE - It was comparatively a dull sight in the city after Pakistan lost the World Cup semi-final to India on Wednesday.
"We missed out on all the crucial catches. Had we cashed in all such moments we would have been in a better position," said Arkam Chaudry, while Aasia Afzal said, "I think it was a good cricket match and Pakistan did work hard and that is what counts."
"It brought the nation together and the Pakistani team did well in the tournament," said Shaukat and
"We missed out on all the crucial catches. Had we cashed in all such moments we would have been in a better position," said Arkam Chaudry, while Aasia Afzal said, "I think it was a good cricket match and Pakistan did work hard and that is what counts."
"It brought the nation together and the Pakistani team did well in the tournament," said Shaukat and
Bangladesh’s National Day to be celebrated today
LAHORE - The 40th National Day of Bangladesh will be celebrated today (Thursday) at a local hotel.
Qazi Humayun Fareed, Bangladeshi honorary consul general in Punjab will host a reception in which High Commissioner of Bangladesh Suhrab Hossain and his wife Rawsanara Hossain will participate as special guests.
Renowned businessmen, senior civil servants, politicians, diplomats and people from different walks of life will also attend the event. Fareed said that cultural and
Qazi Humayun Fareed, Bangladeshi honorary consul general in Punjab will host a reception in which High Commissioner of Bangladesh Suhrab Hossain and his wife Rawsanara Hossain will participate as special guests.
Renowned businessmen, senior civil servants, politicians, diplomats and people from different walks of life will also attend the event. Fareed said that cultural and
PM announces half day today
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has announced a half working day for Wednesday so that the people can watch the semi-final between Pakistan and India in Mohali.
According to an announcement, all the government offices will be closed at 12 noon to enable cricket lovers to watch the match on TV at their homes. Similarly, a spokesman of the Punjab government said all public sector educational institutions will be closed at 12 noon while government offices would
According to an announcement, all the government offices will be closed at 12 noon to enable cricket lovers to watch the match on TV at their homes. Similarly, a spokesman of the Punjab government said all public sector educational institutions will be closed at 12 noon while government offices would
LUMS organises Computer Science Open Day
LAHORE - The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) organised the Computer Science Open Day on Monday. The session included an information session about the programme, one-to-one talk with faculty members and dean and also a display of major researches carried out by faculty members.
Computer Science Department Head Dr Sohaib Khan, along with various other faculty members, shed light on the various initiatives and projects undertaken by the department. School of Science
Computer Science Department Head Dr Sohaib Khan, along with various other faculty members, shed light on the various initiatives and projects undertaken by the department. School of Science
KSE has lackluster day
KARACHI - The local bourse witnessed a lackluster session with benchmark KSE-100 closing 31 points up at 11,583. No change in monetary policy on the part of the SBP failed to provide any impetus to the market as it was in line with expectations. Activity remained subdued with only 79 million shares traded. The KSE 100 index closed at 11,583.03 with a gain of 30.90 points while total volume stood at 51,997,381 along with the total value of 2,698,560,427. KSE 30 gained 45.49 points
Direct action day – CNG stations to remain open today
LAHORE - The CNG stations of the city would remain open on Monday (today) and there will be no closure. The CNG association said if SNGPL tried to close stations, they will respond with direct action.
The consumers also supported the CNG sector and appealed the government to end two-day closure in a week. The decision was made by All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Sunday. The association said that SNGPL has failed to follow its commitment of giving uninterrupted gas
The consumers also supported the CNG sector and appealed the government to end two-day closure in a week. The decision was made by All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Sunday. The association said that SNGPL has failed to follow its commitment of giving uninterrupted gas
Pakistan greets Bangladesh on Independence Day
ISLAMABAD - Bringing utter shame to the office of the prime minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani's media managers on Friday issued a greeting message for his Bangladeshi counterpart on her country's national day calling it the Independence Day.
The level of the knowledge of the prime minister's media managers was clearly evident from the fact that they did not know that it was Bangladesh's National Day on March 26 and not Independence Day. The headline of the press release issued by the
The level of the knowledge of the prime minister's media managers was clearly evident from the fact that they did not know that it was Bangladesh's National Day on March 26 and not Independence Day. The headline of the press release issued by the
Bahrainis set for ‘Day of Rage’ protest despite ban
MANAMA - Thousands of Bahrainis turned out for a sermon of a major Shia cleric on Friday ahead of "Day of Rage" protests planned across the Gulf Arab country despite a ban imposed under martial law.
Troops and police fanned out across the small islan state with a restive Shia Muslim majority after the Sunni Al Khalifa ruling family, confronted with popular demands for a constitutional monarchy, declared security is now the priority.
A pair of fighter jets was flying over
Troops and police fanned out across the small islan state with a restive Shia Muslim majority after the Sunni Al Khalifa ruling family, confronted with popular demands for a constitutional monarchy, declared security is now the priority.
A pair of fighter jets was flying over
Annual day held at Garrison Post-Graduate College
LAHORE - The 13th Annual Sports Day and the prize distribution ceremony, presided over by Maj Gen (r) Tariq Masood, were held at the Garrison Post-Graduate College, Nishat Colony. The students, teachers and the administration staff enthusiastically participated in the 100, 200 and 400 metre races, tug of war and others sports.
Maj Gen (r) Tariq and Principal Col (r) Khawar Munir Haroon distributed awards among the winners and the position holders in the 2010 annual exams. They
Maj Gen (r) Tariq and Principal Col (r) Khawar Munir Haroon distributed awards among the winners and the position holders in the 2010 annual exams. They
Punjab doctors’ protest enters 25th day
LAHORE - Punjab young doctors' protest entered 25th day on Friday while the patients were suffering lot of problem because of the strike.
Protesting doctors in Punjab have shut the outdoor services units of their respective hospitals demanding increase in their salaries and are conducting check-ups of their patients on the camps situated on roads.
On one side, the government is so angry upon the behavior of the protesting doctors, and on the other side, the private hospitals
Protesting doctors in Punjab have shut the outdoor services units of their respective hospitals demanding increase in their salaries and are conducting check-ups of their patients on the camps situated on roads.
On one side, the government is so angry upon the behavior of the protesting doctors, and on the other side, the private hospitals
World TB day – Nearly one-third of global population is ...
LAHORE - Nearly one third of the global population or around two billion people are affected by tuberculosis (TB), Punjab TB Control Programme Manager Dr Darakhshan Badar said on Thursday.
She was addressing a seminar titled, "TB Elimination: Together We Can!" organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Medical Society and the Punjab TB Control Programme at the University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (UVAS). Badar said that TB was a contagious disease and spread through the
She was addressing a seminar titled, "TB Elimination: Together We Can!" organised in collaboration with the Pakistan Medical Society and the Punjab TB Control Programme at the University of Animal and Veterinary Sciences (UVAS). Badar said that TB was a contagious disease and spread through the
LUMS Olmypiad: Day 3 – Delegates gear up for ...
LAHORE - The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Olympiad 2011 continued with full swing on Thursday, as delegates geared up for the semifinals of the event. A high level of enthusiasm, creativity and team spirit was seen at all the events which had their entertaining moments as well. The screening of the music videos started of with some technical difficulties, but once they were resolved it was a smooth sailing. Only one group of participants was present, the rest being
KESC’s April Fools’ prank wouldn’t just be for a day
KARACHI - This summer won't be any different from the past for the crises-hit 18 million people of Karachi, as no additional electricity generation arrangements have been made by the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) despite increase in demand of power in the city.
In absence of further arrangements and the total consumption of power in the city surging to around 2,400MW, the KESC would resort to additional two to three hours of load shedding as it would face a shortfall of
In absence of further arrangements and the total consumption of power in the city surging to around 2,400MW, the KESC would resort to additional two to three hours of load shedding as it would face a shortfall of
