Tag: Despite
Chile guarantees Pope’s safety despite church attacks
SANTIAGO: Pope Francis will not be at risk during his trip to Chile this week, despite a series of attacks at Catholic churches in...
Four Venezuelan tourists die on boat trip in banned area of...
WILLEMSTAD: Four Venezuelans attempting to reach the Dutch Antilles island of Curacao despite a travel ban by Caracas died when their boat broke apart,...
Gaza truce holding despite shaky start
A Palestinian woman uses a piece of reebar she found amid the rubble, for support as she walks past destroyed homes in a street in Beit Hanun, northern Gaza Strip
Django Unchained wins over black audience despite Spike Lee criticism
Quentin Tarantino’s spaghetti western homage performs strongly at box office after mixed response from film-makers Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained is proving hugely popular amongst...
‘Despite challenges, ailing economy stabilised’
Difficult economic decisions and reforms undertaken by the present PPP led government and despite challenges during past four and half years had produced positive...
‘Gutka’ sale thrives in city despite ban
Despite ban and campaigns against the health-fatal Gutka, the injurious substance is being sold at thousands of ‘paan shops’ in the city uninterruptedly. A...
US vows commitment to Europe despite Asia focus
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Saturday that Europe remains Washington's "partner of first resort" despite US budget cuts, troop withdrawals and a...
EU to pursue Iran sanctions despite threat of strait closure
The European Union is pressing ahead with plans to impose new sanctions on Iran, an EU spokesman said Wednesday after Tehran threatened to close...
Yemenis rally for Saleh trial despite shootings
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Yemen’s capital Sunday calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to face trial, a day...
Russia vote will stand despite protests, says Putin aide
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said Monday the results of contested parliamentary polls will stand despite massive street protests and a probe by...
‘Afghan rape victim still in jail despite pardon’
An Afghan woman who was jailed for adultery after being raped remains in prison more than 10 days after President Hamid Karzai ordered her...
Palestinians seek UNESCO vote despite US Opp
The Palestinians will seek a vote on their bid for full membership of UNESCO next week, Foreign Minister Riyal al-Malki said on Wednesday, despite...
Three civilians shot dead in Sanaa despite truce
Artillery fire and shelling rocked Yemen’s capital despite a truce aimed at ending fighting between rival military units and deadly attacks on anti-regime protesters...
Market bullish despite rains
Yesterday’s low volume gains in the rain-hit-session invited hefty profit taking on opening today thus pushing the benchmark in red zone during early trade...
CDA fails to launch CNG bus service despite PM’s orders
Despite strict directives of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has not initiated work on the plan for launching a...
Lok Virsa ED holding slot despite retirement
In blatant violation of government rules and regulations, Lok Virsa Executive Director (ED) Khalid Javaid is holding on to his office as the organisation’s...
City experiences 8 hours of power outages despite Eid
Citizens faced six to eight hours of power shutdown despite a tremendous decrease in power consumption because of Eid holidays, Pakistan Today learnt on...
