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Pakistan, China to name 2011 as ‘year of friendship’
ISLAMABAD - The Foreign Ministry approved a comprehensive plan on Friday to observe 2011 as a 'year of friendship' between Pakistan and China and both countries will celebrate the year at leadership, government, business and public level.
The year also marks the 16th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
According to the foreign office statement, a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force including provincial representatives
The year also marks the 16th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
According to the foreign office statement, a meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force including provincial representatives
Living up to their name, the CHEAP-munks
It is almost an irony and an insult to the main act when the band whose name wasn't mentioned on the invite steals the show, hands down. The Cheapmunks concert, held at Ali Auditorium organized by Origami, was at best a mixed affair, the rise of some and the downfall of others, including I believe of the management,
who were able to take the 'manage' out of management. The show started off late, I'll write that off to being Pakistani. But, how and why on earth did you get those
who were able to take the 'manage' out of management. The show started off late, I'll write that off to being Pakistani. But, how and why on earth did you get those
China name youngest-ever squad for Asian Cup
BEIJING - China has announced its youngest-ever national squad for next month's Asian Cup in Qatar as the football-loving nation hopes to turn the page on a nasty graft scandal that has marred the game.
With an average age of 24, the squad is the youngest in the history of the men's senior team and only boasts one overseas-based player -- Hao Junmin, who plies his trade in the German Bundesliga for Schalke 04.
"The ultimate goal for this young senior team is to make the 2014
With an average age of 24, the squad is the youngest in the history of the men's senior team and only boasts one overseas-based player -- Hao Junmin, who plies his trade in the German Bundesliga for Schalke 04.
"The ultimate goal for this young senior team is to make the 2014
Iraqi PM to name cabinet, delay security posts
BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will himself take charge of Iraq's security as ministers heading the army and police will not yet be named when he unveils his cabinet on Monday, sources said on Sunday.
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must
The naming of the government, which must be considered by parliament and approved by Saturday, is the final step in ending the protracted political impasse that has persisted since inconclusive elections on March 7. It also comes with a year to go before US troops must
Maliki to name Iraq govt tomorrow
BAGHDAD - Hussain al-Shahristani will be reappointed Iraqi oil minister when a new cabinet is unveiled on Monday, senior officials said, keeping in place the architect of plans to turn Iraq into a top global oil producer.
Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari, a Kurd, also will remain at his post but a final selection of a new finance minister had not yet been made, sources close to Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said.
Shahristani, a Shi'ite, led the oil ministry as it
Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari, a Kurd, also will remain at his post but a final selection of a new finance minister had not yet been made, sources close to Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said.
Shahristani, a Shi'ite, led the oil ministry as it
‘Violence being carried out in the name of Islam’
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on Saturday that violence was being carried out in Pakistan in the sacred name of Islam but it had no concern with Islamic norms.
Addressing a seminar of Muthida Ulema Council held at Peshawar Press Club with a view to observe Ashura in a peaceful atmosphere, he said that they must realise their responsibilities to combat the ongoing trend of terrorism.
He added that no one could deny the
Addressing a seminar of Muthida Ulema Council held at Peshawar Press Club with a view to observe Ashura in a peaceful atmosphere, he said that they must realise their responsibilities to combat the ongoing trend of terrorism.
He added that no one could deny the
Politics thy name is hypocrisy
COMMENT - The number-weak government on Friday crossed the first obstacle. The Senate passed the recommendations by its committee on the Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) with a voice-vote when louder than "no", the "ayes" had it.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) played the key role in denting the strong opposition camp by opting to walk out just before Chairman Farook Naek called for the voice-vote. Though the PML-Q apparently walked out from the House in protest against
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) played the key role in denting the strong opposition camp by opting to walk out just before Chairman Farook Naek called for the voice-vote. Though the PML-Q apparently walked out from the House in protest against
Hiraj ‘used Shujaat’s name to get ERRA top post’
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leadership is in a state of shock over the appointment of the party's MNA Hamid Yar Hiraj as Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) chairman after Hiraj allegedly told Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain supported his appointment as the ERRA head.
A source close to the PML-Q president told Pakistan Today that Shujaat was neither consulted nor informed. "It came to us as a
A source close to the PML-Q president told Pakistan Today that Shujaat was neither consulted nor informed. "It came to us as a
Survival is the name of the game
LAHORE: After being set a highly improbable 451 for victory Pakistan will be reasonably satisfied with their batting effort as the fourth day came to a close with the green shirts losing only two wickets in more than 40 overs of play.
Pakistan ended the day at 109-2. They still have to bat out the 90 overs on the final day, but with Dale Steyn bothered by an elbow injury and not to his full potential, South Africa aren't as much in control as they would have liked.
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Pakistan ended the day at 109-2. They still have to bat out the 90 overs on the final day, but with Dale Steyn bothered by an elbow injury and not to his full potential, South Africa aren't as much in control as they would have liked.
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Injury-hit Australia name Ashes squad
SYDNEY: Australia named an extended 17-man squad Monday as they battle injuries and poor form ahead of the crunch Ashes series against England, where they hope to halt a worrying slide down the Test rankings.
Selectors' chairman Andrew Hilditch said officials would watch this week's domestic and Australia A fixtures before trimming the party to 13 before the opening Test on November 25.
"It's a longer squad than normal primarily because we want to look at the next round of
Selectors' chairman Andrew Hilditch said officials would watch this week's domestic and Australia A fixtures before trimming the party to 13 before the opening Test on November 25.
"It's a longer squad than normal primarily because we want to look at the next round of
Qazi approaches president, ISI DG to clear his name
ISLAMABAD: Former railways minister Lt General (r) Javed Ashraf Qazi has formally approached President Asif Ali Zardari, ISI Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha and some parliamentarians to get his position cleared in the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club scam.
In a letter titled 'Twisted facts and lies versus reality', addressed to 32 people, including the president, the ISI director general, Senate Chairman Farooq H Naik and PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Qazi
In a letter titled 'Twisted facts and lies versus reality', addressed to 32 people, including the president, the ISI director general, Senate Chairman Farooq H Naik and PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Qazi
