Suu Kyi to address ILO in Geneva on June 14
May 22nd
GENEVA: Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will address an International Labour Organization conference in Geneva next month during her first trip outside Myanmar in 24 years, the ILO said on Tuesday. Suu Kyi will give a speech on the final day of the ILO conference on June 14. “Aung San Suu Kyi will be addressing the conference,” said ILO director general Juan Somavia, adding that it will be the first time Suu Kyi “will speak internationally” since she was released from house arrest in 2010
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Loading ...Govt has mocked Supreme Court’s orders: Imran Khan
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan said Tuesday that the government had ridiculed the verdicts of the Supreme Court. Addressing a news conference here, Khan said that anyone could ridicule the courts if a government would do it. He said that anybody who was against the free judiciary was against the democracy
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Teachers hold rally in Chaman
May 22nd
Staff Report CHAMAN: All Government Teachers Association (AGTA) took out a protest rally in Quetta in favour of their demands on Tuesday.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Shazia Marri condemns firing on journalists in Karachi rally
May 22nd
Staff Report KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has condemned the firing incident on journalists during Awami Tehreek’s rally here on Tuesday. Marri ordered for a thorough investigation into the incident
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...10 killed in Karachi after firing on Awami Tehrik rally
May 22nd
Staff Report KARACHI: At least ten people have been killed while several others injured after violence broke out in different parts of Karachi following reports of firing on a rally organized by Awami Tehreek and other political parties of Lyari here on Tuesday. Markets and shops have been closed in Bolton Market and surroundings while several vehicles set on fire by the miscreants. Eight dead bodies were received at Civil Hospital while two other were at
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Murder of missing JSQM leader: Call for strike in Sindh
May 22nd
Staff Report HYDERABAD: Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mohaz (JSMQ) has called for a peaceful strike across Sindh on Wednesday against the murder of a party leader. His call came hours after JSQM’s missing leader Muzaffar Bhutto was found dead on Hatri Bypass in Hyderabad. His dead body was later identified by his heirs.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...North Korea vows to bolster nuclear deterrent
May 22nd
SEOUL: North Korea vowed Tuesday to bolster its nuclear deterrent and take “self-defence” measures unless the United States halts criticism and pressure over its rocket launches and atomic programme.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Clearance efforts continue round the clock at Gayari, Siachen
May 22nd
Персонал доклад Равалпинди: Clearance efforts continued round the clock at Gayari Sector. Simultaneous efforts are being undertaken to tackle effects of water on the site in the shape of pondages, cutting and crevasses. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, the water has started draining and has resulted into quick reduction of water level in the lake to the tune of 27 feet
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...N.Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after U.S. pressure
May 22nd
SEOUL: Isolated North Korea stepped up its war of words against the United States on Tuesday, vowing to boost its nuclear deterrent after Washington warned Pyongyang of further sanctions if it did not abandon its atomic programme.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Two persons killed in Nawabshah firing
May 22nd
Staff Report NAWABSHAH: Two people were killed and one other wounded when unknown gunmen opened fire in different parts of Nawabshah on Tuesday. According to reports, unidentified assailants shot and killed 80-year-old Nisar Ahmed Qureshi and injured his son, Umar Qureshi.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Trapped Zimbabwe miners accounted for, no injuries
May 22nd
HARARE: All of around 60 miners trapped underground after an accident and fire at Zimbabwe’s Mimosa platinum mine are accounted for and are being bring brought to the surface, the company said on Tuesday.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Asad Durrani records statement to the Abbottabad commission
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Former director general of ISI Lt-Gen (retd) Asad Durrani recorded his statement to the Abbottabad commission on Tuesday. According to the commission, the Abbottabad Commission meeting was held in the cabinet division chaired by Justice rtd Javed Iqbal. Asad Durrani was asked for detailed comments about Al-Qaida Chief Osama bin Laden and US attack in which he was killed
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Пакистан, Turkey sign seven agreements
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey signed seven agreements including ones on cooperation and investment in renewable emergency and protection of historical heritage, SAMAA reports Tuesday. Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he held talks with Pakistan over restoration of NATO supplies, adding Pakistan is waiting for US apology over Salala check post attack and the issue should be resolved immediately. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the international community should realize the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Excitement sweeps Egypt ahead of landmark poll
May 22nd
КАЙРО: A buzz of excitement swept through Cairo on Tuesday, a day before its first presidential election since an uprising overthrew Hosni Mubarak, ushering in a tumultuous military-led transition. “This is the first time I’ll be going to vote in any election, and it’s definitely a big deal.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Hyderabad: Body of Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz leader found
May 22nd
Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz General Secretary Muzaffar Bhutto had been missing since February 2011 and his body recovered from the limits of Shulgri police station on Tuesday.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Documentary on BBs life receives top American award
May 22nd
An inspiring documentary on the life and mission of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto on Monday received the Peabody award, the most coveted prize in electronic media, at a glittering presentation ceremony held for the 38 recipients in various categories. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the PPP Chairman and her son, was in attendance at the two-hour ceremony, and was recognized by Patrick Stewart of Star Track fame, who was presenting the awards.
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