Tag: Wants
Pakistan wants effective UNSC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's acting Ambassador Amjad Hussain Sial said his country was committed to a reform that would make the UN Security Council more representative, transparent and effective.
He was speaking in the United Nations General Assembly's annual debate on achieving equitable representation in the 15-member council. According to a Foreign Office statement, the two-day debate took place in the wake of the United States support for India's bid for a permanent seat of the UN
He was speaking in the United Nations General Assembly's annual debate on achieving equitable representation in the 15-member council. According to a Foreign Office statement, the two-day debate took place in the wake of the United States support for India's bid for a permanent seat of the UN
Radcliffe wants Ashes win
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is dreaming of spending Christmas in Australia so that he can watch England win the Ashes. "We are going to beat Australia. I'm convinced. This is the best chance we've had in 40-50 years," Radcliffe told.
"There's a slim chance I might come out this Christmas for the Ashes. I really would like to, but I don't know if that's going to happen," he added. The 21-year-old actor and his parents own a home in Melbourne where they have holidayed
"There's a slim chance I might come out this Christmas for the Ashes. I really would like to, but I don't know if that's going to happen," he added. The 21-year-old actor and his parents own a home in Melbourne where they have holidayed
Nawaz writes to Zardari, wants accountability
ISLAMABAD: Expressing grave concerns over the rising corruption in the country, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif asked President Asif Ali Zardari to make arrangements for the presentation of accountability bill in the ongoing session of parliament.
In a letter written to President Zardari on Wednesday, a copy of which was also handed over to the prime minister by Opposition Leader Nisar Ali Khan in the House, Nawaz demanded the government immediately remove the heads of all public
In a letter written to President Zardari on Wednesday, a copy of which was also handed over to the prime minister by Opposition Leader Nisar Ali Khan in the House, Nawaz demanded the government immediately remove the heads of all public
ICC wants urgent solution on suspended Pakistan trio
DUBAI: The chief executive of cricket's governing body on Wednesday said an urgent solution would be sought in resolving the case of three Pakistani players who have been suspended for suspected spot-fixing.
Test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last month following spot-fixing allegations. The suspensions, handed down by the Pakistan Cricket Board, followed allegations in the
Test captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) last month following spot-fixing allegations. The suspensions, handed down by the Pakistan Cricket Board, followed allegations in the
PEC wants unregistered firms to obtain licences
KARACHI: The Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has issued strong instructions that unregistered local and foreign construction firms be registered with the council. In addition, the unregistered firms must obtain a license for the purpose of proper performance evaluation, Pakistan Today has learnt.
The PEC has recently issued a letter No PEC/Const/07/10 (Policy) to the Sindh Board of Revenue senior member, heads of the federal government departments, public corporations,
The PEC has recently issued a letter No PEC/Const/07/10 (Policy) to the Sindh Board of Revenue senior member, heads of the federal government departments, public corporations,
Pakistan wants amicable solution to problems with India: Zardari
ISLAMABAD/MUZAFFARABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday again made it clear that Pakistan wanted to solve all problems with India amicably, including the lingering Kashmir dispute.
The president expressed these views while talking to a delegation of AJK journalists led by Central Union of Journalists Secretary General Aamir Qureshi at the Presidency.
Qureshi said that during the meeting, Zardari said that Kashmiris would not be left alone at any juncture, adding that
The president expressed these views while talking to a delegation of AJK journalists led by Central Union of Journalists Secretary General Aamir Qureshi at the Presidency.
Qureshi said that during the meeting, Zardari said that Kashmiris would not be left alone at any juncture, adding that
IJT wants Baloch sent packing
LAHORE: Islami Jamiat Taliba (IJT) activists on Wednesday staged a protest in Punjab University demanding the termination of former principal of College of Earth and Environmental Sciences (CEES), Professor Dr Iftikhar Ahmad Baloch.
IJT activists from different institutions of the city gathered at PU Chemical Engineering Department and took out a rally against Baloch.
Shouting slogans like "Zinda hay Jamiat Zinda hay" and "Baloch is a rapist", the activists abused the
IJT activists from different institutions of the city gathered at PU Chemical Engineering Department and took out a rally against Baloch.
Shouting slogans like "Zinda hay Jamiat Zinda hay" and "Baloch is a rapist", the activists abused the
Russia wants more nuclear power projects in Asia: FM
HANOI: Asian nations are keen on striking nuclear power deals with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday, as world powers race to secure projects in the energy-hungry region.
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
Lopez wants more kids
NEW YORK
Pop icon Jennifer Lopez wants to extend her family with husband Marc Anthony. The 'If You Had My Love' hitmaker who already has two-year-old twins Emme and Max with her husband Marc Anthony is reportedly keen to extend her brood and would love to have a son or a daughter, a website reported.
"Jen would love to have more kids," her close friend Leah Remini said.
However, until the 41-year-old star has a new baby, she will be busy working on the new series of
Pop icon Jennifer Lopez wants to extend her family with husband Marc Anthony. The 'If You Had My Love' hitmaker who already has two-year-old twins Emme and Max with her husband Marc Anthony is reportedly keen to extend her brood and would love to have a son or a daughter, a website reported.
"Jen would love to have more kids," her close friend Leah Remini said.
However, until the 41-year-old star has a new baby, she will be busy working on the new series of
Irrfan wants to work with Danny Boyle again
MUMBAI
Indian filmstar Irrfan Khan, who wowed the international audiences with his performances in 'A Mighty Heart' and 'Slumdog Millionaire', has said that he is lucky to have bagged good roles in foreign films and wants to work with director Danny Boyle again.
"I find myself very fortunate. The kind of films I chose in the West, I won't get it anywhere," Irrfan told reporters. "There are many other directors I would like to work with like the guy who made 'Babel'
Indian filmstar Irrfan Khan, who wowed the international audiences with his performances in 'A Mighty Heart' and 'Slumdog Millionaire', has said that he is lucky to have bagged good roles in foreign films and wants to work with director Danny Boyle again.
"I find myself very fortunate. The kind of films I chose in the West, I won't get it anywhere," Irrfan told reporters. "There are many other directors I would like to work with like the guy who made 'Babel'
‘Big Boss 4’ evicted Begum wants to have tea with Bal...
NEW DELHI
Bal Thackeray was the reason Shiv Sena staged a protest against 'Bigg Boss 4' but the reality show's latest evictee, artist Begum Nawazish Ali wants to make peace with party supremo.
Begum aka Ali Salim, a TV personality, and actress Veena Malik were two Pakistani artistes included on the show, which did not go down well with the Sena. The political party not only protested against the inclusion of Pakistani artistes, but also called for a 'bandh' in Lonavala where
Bal Thackeray was the reason Shiv Sena staged a protest against 'Bigg Boss 4' but the reality show's latest evictee, artist Begum Nawazish Ali wants to make peace with party supremo.
Begum aka Ali Salim, a TV personality, and actress Veena Malik were two Pakistani artistes included on the show, which did not go down well with the Sena. The political party not only protested against the inclusion of Pakistani artistes, but also called for a 'bandh' in Lonavala where
US wants more CIA people in Pakistan
WASHINGTON
The US is trying to expand a secret CIA operation designed to eliminate militant havens in the Tribal Areas along the Afghan border, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday.
Citing unnamed senior officials, the newspaper said the Obama administration had asked Pakistan in recent weeks to allow additional CIA officers and special operations military trainers to enter the country to intensify pressure on the Taliban.
The requests have so far been rebuffed
The US is trying to expand a secret CIA operation designed to eliminate militant havens in the Tribal Areas along the Afghan border, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday.
Citing unnamed senior officials, the newspaper said the Obama administration had asked Pakistan in recent weeks to allow additional CIA officers and special operations military trainers to enter the country to intensify pressure on the Taliban.
The requests have so far been rebuffed
Ahmadinejad tells Saudi king he wants united Lebanon
TEHRAN
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Saudi King Abdullah in a telephone call that the aim of his controversial visit to Lebanon last week was to promote its unity, his office said on Thursday.
The Wednesday evening conversation between the two leaders their second in eight days came as the regional arch-rivals have been competing for influence in both Lebanon and Iraq.
Praising King Abdullah's own visit to Lebanon in July, Ahmadinejad said: "We too have now
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told Saudi King Abdullah in a telephone call that the aim of his controversial visit to Lebanon last week was to promote its unity, his office said on Thursday.
The Wednesday evening conversation between the two leaders their second in eight days came as the regional arch-rivals have been competing for influence in both Lebanon and Iraq.
Praising King Abdullah's own visit to Lebanon in July, Ahmadinejad said: "We too have now
Khan wants to forget the past
LAHORE
Pakistan's former captain Younis Khan said Thursday he wanted to move on from bitter troubles this year and rebuild his career, after winning back a place in the national team.
The 32-year-old resolved a long-running battle with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday and was immediately picked to play for Pakistan's limited over series against South Africa starting next week.
"I am happy to be back and eager to play for my country," Younis told reporters. "I
Pakistan's former captain Younis Khan said Thursday he wanted to move on from bitter troubles this year and rebuild his career, after winning back a place in the national team.
The 32-year-old resolved a long-running battle with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday and was immediately picked to play for Pakistan's limited over series against South Africa starting next week.
"I am happy to be back and eager to play for my country," Younis told reporters. "I
Zardari wants peace in Karachi ‘at all costs’
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday directed Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza to ensure peace in Karachi "at all costs".
He was talking to Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza at the Presidency.
A source in the PPP informed Pakistan Today that the trio discussed various options to restore normalcy to the country's financial hub. "Mirza proposed the imposition of curfew in some areas of
He was talking to Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza at the Presidency.
A source in the PPP informed Pakistan Today that the trio discussed various options to restore normalcy to the country's financial hub. "Mirza proposed the imposition of curfew in some areas of
Rooney wants to leave, says shell-shocked Fergie
MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed on Tuesday that star striker Wayne Rooney wants to leave the club, expressing "shock and disappointment" at the player's stance.
"I had a meeting with him. He intimated to me in his own way that he wanted to leave," Ferguson said at a dramatic press conference ahead of United's Champions League tie with Turkish side Bursaspor on Wednesday.
Speculation about Rooney's future had raged for days after Ferguson
"I had a meeting with him. He intimated to me in his own way that he wanted to leave," Ferguson said at a dramatic press conference ahead of United's Champions League tie with Turkish side Bursaspor on Wednesday.
Speculation about Rooney's future had raged for days after Ferguson
Buzz Aldrin wants a lunar base first
The second man to walk on the moon perplexed over NASA's decision to ignore the planet
Permanent, manned moon base would make reaching Mars much easier: Aldrin
The road to Mars leads right past the moon. So why isn't a return trip on the agenda?
That's what Buzz Aldrin wants to know. President Obama recently green-lighted a brand new mission and a new budget for NASA, including a grand long-term goal: a manned mission to Mars. But Aldrin, the second man to walk on the
Permanent, manned moon base would make reaching Mars much easier: Aldrin
The road to Mars leads right past the moon. So why isn't a return trip on the agenda?
That's what Buzz Aldrin wants to know. President Obama recently green-lighted a brand new mission and a new budget for NASA, including a grand long-term goal: a manned mission to Mars. But Aldrin, the second man to walk on the
