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PHF in touch with Hockey India, says Bajwa
LAHORE - Secretary, Pakistan Hockey Federation Asif Bajwa said on Tuesday the schedule of the proposed Pak-India hockey series will be finalised with the mutual understanding of both the hockey bodies. "We are in touch with the Hockey India for the revival of the bilateral series and hopefully all the necessary modalities in this regard will be sorted out in due course," he told APP here. Asif Bajwa said the series is likely to be played later this year or early next year and both the
It’s all in the mind, says Schwartzel swing guru
JOHANNESBURG - South African Charl Schwartzel's biggest asset is the unhurried and clear-thinking way he plots his way around the golf course, the U.S. Masters champion's swing guru said on Monday. "Charl's big talent is in his mind," Hendrik Buhrmann told Reuters. "He was not at all rushed in that final round at Augusta on Sunday, even after he had won you heard how slowly he spoke. "He was also hitting the ball with beautiful balance and control, it was lovely to watch."
Syrian opposition says 200 killed in protests
AMMAN - Syria's main human rights movement said the death toll from pro-democracy protests against President Bashar al-Assad had reached 200 and urged the Arab League to impose sanctions on the ruling hierarchy.
Syria, the latest Arab country shaken by mass uprisings against authoritarian rulers, has witnessed unprecedented protests across the tightly-controlled country for the last three weeks.
Assad has responded with force -- witnesses say security forces have opened fire
Syria, the latest Arab country shaken by mass uprisings against authoritarian rulers, has witnessed unprecedented protests across the tightly-controlled country for the last three weeks.
Assad has responded with force -- witnesses say security forces have opened fire
Japan PM says nuclear plant ‘stabilising step-by-step’
TOKYO - Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan said Tuesday that the tsunami-hit Fukushima nuclear plant is gradually stabilising and that the amount of radiation being released is falling.
"Step by step, the reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi power plant are moving toward stability," Kan said in a televised press conference. "The level of radioactive materials released is declining."
Kan also asked people to return to normal life one month after a massive seabed earthquake sent a
"Step by step, the reactors in the Fukushima Daiichi power plant are moving toward stability," Kan said in a televised press conference. "The level of radioactive materials released is declining."
Kan also asked people to return to normal life one month after a massive seabed earthquake sent a
Afghanistan war destabilising Pakistan, says President Zardari
LAHORE - President Asif Ali Zardari told British newspaper The Guardian in an interview that the war in Afghanistan was destabilising Pakistan and seriously undermining efforts to restore its democratic institutions and economic prosperity after a decade of military dictatorship. Zardari also pointed to widespread concern in Pakistan at the slow pace of efforts to end the Afghan conflict, and said some US politicians showed limited understanding of the impact of American policies.
No chance of technocrats’ government, says Malik
Islamabad - Interior Minister Rehman Malik ruled out a "government of technocrats" on Monday, saying that such rumours were against the people's aspirations. Malik told reporters outside Parliament House that rumours of a government of technocrats were in the circle since the Pakistan People's Party had come into power, adding that there was no difference between martial law and such a government.
"The government will complete its tenure and the rumour-spreading elements will be
"The government will complete its tenure and the rumour-spreading elements will be
Yemen’s Saleh says ready for peaceful power-transfer
SANAA - Embattled Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said Monday he was ready for a "peaceful" and constitutional transfer of power, a day after Gulf states urged him to hand over power to his deputy.
Protesters had earlier rejected the proposal made by foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, saying they wanted the fall of his regime altogether, and insisted on taking the country's strongman to court.
"In compliance with statements (he) made several times... his
Protesters had earlier rejected the proposal made by foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council, saying they wanted the fall of his regime altogether, and insisted on taking the country's strongman to court.
"In compliance with statements (he) made several times... his
Karzai says West had role in bank crisis, wants US ties...
KABUL - Afghan President Hamid Karzai blamed the international community on Monday for playing a part in a huge corruption scandal at the country's biggest lender, and called for a traditional "jirga" summit to review strategic ties with the United States.
The gathering of hundreds of community leaders should be held in around two or three months, he said, adding that Afghanistan would not be dominated by the bigger power.
"The first condition of this strategic partnership
The gathering of hundreds of community leaders should be held in around two or three months, he said, adding that Afghanistan would not be dominated by the bigger power.
"The first condition of this strategic partnership
GCU Faisalabad to carry on higher education programmes, says VC
FAISALABAD - The dissolution of Higher Education Commission (HEC) is regrettable, but Government College University (GCU), despite all odds, will do its level best to continue its programmes without putting the extra financial burden on its students, said Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Zakir Hussain. He was speaking to an annual dinner hosted by GCU College of Law.
"We, as an autonomous body, are looking forward to make adjustments to meet our expenses through our own resources,"
"We, as an autonomous body, are looking forward to make adjustments to meet our expenses through our own resources,"
Syria forces killed 28 protesters, says rights activist
NICOSIA - Syrian security forces killed a total of 28 people on Saturday, human rights activists said Sunday. Twenty-six died at the funerals of protesters killed in and around the southern agricultural town of Daraa, while two more were shot dead in the industrial town of Homs, in west central Syria.
"Police and security services broke up peaceful demonstrations on Saturday by firing live ammunition, causing the death of 26 people," six Syrian human rights group said in a joint
"Police and security services broke up peaceful demonstrations on Saturday by firing live ammunition, causing the death of 26 people," six Syrian human rights group said in a joint
Gaddafi must remain leader
TRIPOLI - A Libyan government spokesman said the country is open to political reforms and elections, but Muammar Gaddafi must remain as the Libyan leader.
"We are ready for political solutions: constitution, election, anything, but the leader has to lead this forward," Mussa Ibrahim said.
The spokesman said the Libyan people, rather than other countries, must decide the country's future and whether the Libyan leader should stay or go.
He added no conditions could be
"We are ready for political solutions: constitution, election, anything, but the leader has to lead this forward," Mussa Ibrahim said.
The spokesman said the Libyan people, rather than other countries, must decide the country's future and whether the Libyan leader should stay or go.
He added no conditions could be
Waqar says hard to find Akhtar’s replacement
LAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis has expressed his disappointment after the support staff and management of the cricket team were ignored as the team was lauded for its performance. Waqar believes it is high time the team management and support staff are rewarded along with the national team for any series or tournament triumph.
Waqar said he was disappointed that there was no trend of recognising the efforts of the support staff and management in the good performance
Waqar said he was disappointed that there was no trend of recognising the efforts of the support staff and management in the good performance
Scholarships will continue after HEC: Rabbani
KARACHI - Federal Minister for Inter-provincial Coordination Mian Raza Rabbani has said that funds to scholars studying aboard would not stop and that they will continue to receive their scholarship as usual.
Speaking to the media at the Karachi Press Club on Saturday, he said that it was beyond his understanding as to why some elements were creating 'a scary situation' about the devolution of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and misguiding the media and the people.
He
Speaking to the media at the Karachi Press Club on Saturday, he said that it was beyond his understanding as to why some elements were creating 'a scary situation' about the devolution of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and misguiding the media and the people.
He
Players wept after India loss, says Wahab
LAHORE - Pakistan cricket might have made a move forward after putting up a decent show at the recently concluded World Cup, but the players were left teary-eyed after their semi-final loss to arch rivals India.
Talking to the media during a felicitation function hosted by the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the players expressed that the defeat to India was hard to comprehend as huge expectations were associated with the game. "Most of the players wept in the dressing room
Talking to the media during a felicitation function hosted by the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, the players expressed that the defeat to India was hard to comprehend as huge expectations were associated with the game. "Most of the players wept in the dressing room
Ponting’s advice vital, says Clarke
DHAKA - Australia's new captain Michael Clarke says he will count on his predecessor Ricky Ponting's advice in a one-day series against Bangladesh starting in Dhaka on Saturday. "Ricky's advice has always been very helpful to me whether that was when I was his vice-captain or now as the captain," Clarke told reporters on Friday.
"I have certainly said openly to Ricky that everybody in the team will continue to need his knowledge of the game and me definitely. His knowledge is
"I have certainly said openly to Ricky that everybody in the team will continue to need his knowledge of the game and me definitely. His knowledge is
PM seeks support, Nawaz says he won’t rock the boat
LONDON - The PPP and the PML-N on Friday agreed to join hands to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions in the country. The leadership of both parties made the pledge when Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani called on PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif at his Park Lane apartment in London to inquire after him following a heart surgery.
Nawaz has been resting since the surgery performed last month. Both leaders had an hour-long meeting and discussed political and economic situation
Nawaz has been resting since the surgery performed last month. Both leaders had an hour-long meeting and discussed political and economic situation
‘Culture of impunity’ in Pakistan, says US report
WASHINGTON - A US report said Friday that Pakistan had a "culture of impunity" on human rights abuses and stated that security forces were operating outside the control of the civilian government. An annual State Department survey on human rights reported widespread concerns in Pakistan - a key US war partner - including violence against women, child labour, corruption and discrimination against religious minorities.
The report said Pakistan had not held anyone accountable for a
The report said Pakistan had not held anyone accountable for a
