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Federer eyes return to top
Roger Federer rejects the idea that the balance of power in men’s tennis has tipped towards Novak Djokovic after a 32-match winning run and...
UK tax scaring top players, says Wimbledon chief
LONDON - Several of the world's top tennis players are likely to avoid leading tournaments in Britain because of the UK government's policy of taxing their endorsement income, according to the man who runs Wimbledon. Wimbledon organisers said on Tuesday that this year's prize fund would be 14.6 million pounds ($23.81 million), an increase of 6.4 percent on 2010, while the singles champions will each pocket 1.1 million pounds -- up 10 percent. Those numbers and the kudos of the
‘Education Punjab govt’s top priority’
HAFIZABAD - Punjab Task Force on Education Chairperson Saira Afzal Tarar has said that promotion of education is the top priority of the provincial government which is spending billions of rupees for this purpose. She was addressing a foundation stone-laying ceremony of development schemes in "model village" Rasoolpur Tarar declared by the Punjab chief minister during his visit to the district last year. She said 47.5 percent funds would be spent on the completion of various schemes
Mullen to raise spy concerns with Pakistan top brass
ISLAMABAD - The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Islamabad Wednesday for talks with Pakistan's top general expected to address concerns over official links with militants in the region.
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) has long-been held to keep contact with militants operating in the wild tribal areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border who plague US-led forces fighting the Afghan war.
Admiral Mike Mullen's trip follows a visit to
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (ISI) has long-been held to keep contact with militants operating in the wild tribal areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border who plague US-led forces fighting the Afghan war.
Admiral Mike Mullen's trip follows a visit to
KRL, PIA on top in NBP Cup
LAHORE - Four matches were decided in the 21st NBP Football Cup in Faisalabad on Tuesday as KRL and PIA topped their groups. KRL maintained a 100 percent record in Group B with their third straight win. They gave no chance to Pakistan Air Force with a convincing 3-0 win at Bohranwali Ground. KRL's Saad Ullah struck in the 67th minute after lanky winger Muhammad Qasim opened the scoring in the 25th minute. KRL led 1-0 at interval and striker Kalim Ullah rounded off the tally in the
NBA Playoffs – Top seeds Heat, Bulls grab 2-0 leads
MIAMI - The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, the top two seeds in the Eastern Conference, posted victories on Monday to seize 2-0 leads in their first-round NBA playoff series.
The No. 1 seeded Bulls held on to beat eighth seeded Indiana 96-90 while the second seeded Heat routed Philadelphia 94-73 in their best-of-seven series.
LeBron James scored 29 points and Chris Bosh had his second straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds as Miami easily beat Philadelphia.
The No. 1 seeded Bulls held on to beat eighth seeded Indiana 96-90 while the second seeded Heat routed Philadelphia 94-73 in their best-of-seven series.
LeBron James scored 29 points and Chris Bosh had his second straight double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds as Miami easily beat Philadelphia.
Europeans lead the pack in race for Cannes’ top honour
PARIS - European directors are many, Asians are few and South Americans non-existent on the list of 19 films in the running for the coveted Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes film festival, announced on Thursday. Spain's Pedro Almodovar, Denmark's Lars Von Trier and Belgium's Dardenne brothers are among those whose latest projects will be in the limelight when the world's premier film festival opens on May 11 on the French Riviera. No fewer than 1,715 films -- some for the first time
Quality education Punjab govt’s top priority, says Sana Ullah
FAISALABAD
STAFF REPORT
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan has said that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has been focusing on the promotion of quality education in the province.
"To achieve the desired results, various revolutionary policies have been introduced for the encouragement of outstanding students and provision of scholarships to them for higher studies in well reputed educational institutions under endowment fund," he said and added this was in addition
STAFF REPORT
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan has said that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has been focusing on the promotion of quality education in the province.
"To achieve the desired results, various revolutionary policies have been introduced for the encouragement of outstanding students and provision of scholarships to them for higher studies in well reputed educational institutions under endowment fund," he said and added this was in addition
Zong launches ‘Top Shop’
LAHORE - Zong, the fastest growing network of Pakistan, has come up with a new concept in customer service excellence, through the launch of a series of retail shops across the country that offer customers an enhanced level of convenience. The exclusive Zong branded retail shops, named 'Top Shop', have been developed
to address the growing business trends of channel specialisation at Zong, which would further develop and strengthen its channel penetration. In addition to routine
to address the growing business trends of channel specialisation at Zong, which would further develop and strengthen its channel penetration. In addition to routine
‘Glee,’ ‘Modern Family’ win top honours at GLAAD
LOS ANGELES - 'Glee' and 'Modern Family' tied for best TV comedy series at the annual GLAAD Awards on Sunday, as the campaign group honoured shows and stars for advancing the portrayal of gays and lesbians in the media. The two Emmy-award winning shows both feature gay characters and themes that have helped built acceptance of America's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community, America's leading gay rights group said. Fashion design contest 'Project Runway' won the reality TV
ISI head visits Washington in patch-up trip
ISLAMABAD - The head of Pakistan's powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is visiting his counterpart at the CIA, the agency said on Monday, in an attempt to patch up an alliance considered crucial to winning the war against al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban.
Lieutenant-general Ahmad Shuja Pasha's visit comes at a time when U.S.-Pakistan joint intelligence operations have been disrupted over a series of disputes, particularly the case of Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor who
Lieutenant-general Ahmad Shuja Pasha's visit comes at a time when U.S.-Pakistan joint intelligence operations have been disrupted over a series of disputes, particularly the case of Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor who
Military top brass vows to continue anti-terror war
ISLAMABAD - Top military brass on Friday resolved to continue the fight against terrorism and ensure the country's security in the face of internal and external challenges. The 137th Corps Commanders' Conference was held at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi under the chairmanship of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani.
"The conference was part of regular monthly meetings," an ISPR statement said.
"The forum was given comprehensive briefings on internal and
"The conference was part of regular monthly meetings," an ISPR statement said.
"The forum was given comprehensive briefings on internal and
Top four seeds reach Honda Cup semis
LAHORE - All the top four seeded players moved into the next round of the Atlas Honda Cup in men's singles here on Thursday. They eased past their rivals in their quarter-final matches to reach the semi-finals.
In first match, Pakistan No. 1 Aqeel Khan beat Abid Mushtaque 6-1, 6-2. The second seeded Jalil Khan beat Imran shoukat 6-4, 6-3, while third seed Yasir Khan beat Waqas Malik 6-3 ,7-6(4). Shehzad Khan beat Heera Ashiq 6-3,7-6 (3) in the last quarter-final.
Meanwhile,
In first match, Pakistan No. 1 Aqeel Khan beat Abid Mushtaque 6-1, 6-2. The second seeded Jalil Khan beat Imran shoukat 6-4, 6-3, while third seed Yasir Khan beat Waqas Malik 6-3 ,7-6(4). Shehzad Khan beat Heera Ashiq 6-3,7-6 (3) in the last quarter-final.
Meanwhile,
The world’s top exporters and importers
BRUSSELS - The World Trade Organisation has highlighted global trade trends releasing figures indicating the world's top exporters and importers of goods and services in 2010. They show that in goods, or merchandise trade, Germany dropped to third place in the exports league table behind the United States after ceding the top spot to China in 2009.
In commercial services, China replaced France as the fourth largest exporter, while Germany overtook the United Kingdom for second
In commercial services, China replaced France as the fourth largest exporter, while Germany overtook the United Kingdom for second
Glory to top seeds in National Ranking Tennis
LAHORE - All the seeded tennis players of the country taking part in the Atlas Honda Tennis National Ranking Cup marched into the next round on day two at the K-21 Model Town Club here on Tuesday.
Qualifying matches were played on Tuesday as a large number of players has registered for the event in all the categories. Rao Akbar Latif said: "It is a matter of great honour for our club that players from all the four provinces are taking part in Cup to improve their national
Qualifying matches were played on Tuesday as a large number of players has registered for the event in all the categories. Rao Akbar Latif said: "It is a matter of great honour for our club that players from all the four provinces are taking part in Cup to improve their national
Sharapova returns to top 10
PARIS - Russia's Maria Sharapova returned to the Top 10 in the latest WTA rankings released on Monday after reaching the final in Miami at the weekend. Sharapova lost the final 6-1, 6-4 to Belarus' Victoria Azarenka, who moved to her highest ever ranking of sixth.
April 4 rankings
1. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 9740 pts
2. Kim Clijsters (BEL) 8145
3. Vera Zvonareva (RUS) 7815
4. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 5171
5. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 4606
6. Victoria
April 4 rankings
1. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 9740 pts
2. Kim Clijsters (BEL) 8145
3. Vera Zvonareva (RUS) 7815
4. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 5171
5. Samantha Stosur (AUS) 4606
6. Victoria
Taylor Swift wins top prize at country awards
LAS VEGAS - Miranda Lambert won four prizes at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday but lost the coveted entertainer of the year honor to Taylor Swift in a major surprise.
Swift, who picked up four nominations, had watched from her seat throughout the ceremony as rivals Lambert and Lady Antebellum went up to the stage.
She was stunned when her name was finally called for the final prize, a fan-voted honor.
Swift, who picked up four nominations, had watched from her seat throughout the ceremony as rivals Lambert and Lady Antebellum went up to the stage.
She was stunned when her name was finally called for the final prize, a fan-voted honor.
