S.Africa wants change in import labels, angers Israel
May 21st
CAPE TOWN: Israeli goods produced in the occupied Palestinian territories and sold in South Africa may no longer be labelled “Made in Israel,” the South African trade minister said on Monday, causing concern in Israel that other countries may follow suit. “We are, through this notice, requiring that they be correctly labelled and it will then be up to consumers in South Africa whether they want to purchase those products or not,” Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies told reporters
Erdogan visit: Nawaz, Imran to skip PM dinner
May 21st
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and PTI Chairman Imran Khan will not attend the dinner being hosted by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in honor of Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan today (Monday). Sharif and Khan are among several politicians, invited by the Prime Minister to attend the reception.
Chicago braces for final day of NATO protests
May 21st
CHICAGO: Demonstrators prepared Monday to launch another day of major protests in Chicago as world leaders met at the NATO summit, while commuters heading into the city found themselves navigating extra security and revised train and bus routes designed to dodge the summit zone.
West Indies: Slow overrate penalty adds insult to injury
May 21st
If they infringe again during the second Test at Trent Bridge starting Friday, all-rounder Sammy could be banned from the third and final Test of the series at Edgbaston.
Petroleum products prices likely to decrease up to Rs. 9.50 per liter by June 1
May 21st
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: It is likely that the price sof petroleum products will be decreased by Rs. 9.50 per liter by June 1, as recently crude oil prices have come down by 6 US dollars per barrel in the Arabian Gulf market, SAMAA reported on Monday. According to officials of the Finance Ministry, last month average price of the crude oil in Arab Gulf market was 121 US dollars per barrel which has come down to 115 US dollars per barrel recently.
Syria forces ‘kill 9 deserters’ as NATO rejects action
May 21st
DAMASCUS: Syrian forces ambushed and killed nine army deserters in a north Damascus suburb on Monday, a human rights watchdog said, as NATO ruled out military action against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. The bloodletting also appeared to spill over into neighbouring Lebanon where two people were killed overnight in street battles between pro- and anti-Syrian groups in Beirut, a security official said
Turkey’s Erdogan addresses Pakistani Parliament
May 21st
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Pakistan’s parliament is taking strong measures to strengthen the democracy in the country. Addressing the joint sitting of the Parliament for the second time in three years today (Monday), Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said he salutes the people and parliament of Pakistan on behalf of the Turkish people and the parliament.
Supreme Court orders crackdown on illegal vehicles in Balochistan
May 21st
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has ordered a crackdown on illegal vehicles plying in Balochistan. Hearing the Balochistan unrest case at Supreme Court’s Quetta Registry today (Monday), Chief Justice Chaudhry directed Custom and other concerned departments to seize the illegal vehicles in the restive province. The chief justice gave the concerned departments 15 days to complete the task
Pakistan, Iran varsities ink MoU to promote education, research
May 21st
Staff Report MALAKAND: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Malakand University and Iran’s Hakim Sabzewari University on Monday to promote cooperation in the field of education and research.
Sindh govt given 5-week to release salary of judicial staff
May 21st
Staff Report KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) today gave the provincial government a five-week time to release the salaries of judicial staff. A division bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) ruled that account of the Sindh government would be seized if it failed to pay the salaries in the given time.
Shock Serb election casts doubt over govt, region
May 21st
BELGRADE: The election of rightist Tomislav Nikolic as president has plunged Serbia into a period of deep political uncertainty and unnerved a region that associates him with the bloody collapse of Yugoslavia. Nikolic beat liberal Boris Tadic in a close-run vote in which less than half the electorate turned out, breaking an almost 12-year hold on power by the reformists who ousted Serb strongman Slobodan Milosevic in 2000
Security guard among 2 killed in Karachi gun attacks
May 21st
Staff Report KARACHI: Two people, including a security guard, were killed in separate incidents of firing in Karachi on Monday.
England wins Lord’s test against WI
May 21st
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell restored order in a century stand which guided England to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first Investec Test. The threat of Kemar Roach (three for 60) continued to sow doubts about the superiority of the world number one team on the final morning at Lord s. But, after England had stumbled to 57 for four – in pursuit of 191 to go 1-0 up with two to play – Cook (79) in particular did not panic.
Missing persons case: SC warns to summon Baloch CM, governor
May 21st
Staff Report QUETTA: Voicing exasperation over lack of action on the part of security agencies, Supreme Court (SC) Monday said the issue of missing persons has gone beyond just suspending the government officials, SAMAA reports Monday.
SHC stays murder FIR against Gabol, Aslam Chaudhry
May 21st
Staff Report KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday suspended session court orders for registration of murder case against PPP leader Nabil Gabol and Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Chaudhry Aslam for allegedly staging a ‘fake encounter’ in Lyari, SAMAA reports. On Thursday, Additional District and Sessions Judge (South) Abdul Razzaq directed SHO Chakiwara to register the murder case of Saqib alias Sakhiullah who was claimed to have been killed in police action in Lyari. The crackdown was supervised by Aslam Chaudhry
Pakistan role is vital in Afghan peace: NATO joint statement
May 21st
Staff Report CHICAGO: The joint declaration of the North Atlantic Alliance, adopted on the second day of Chicago Summit, holds the role of Pakistan for peace in Afghanistan as highly vital, SAMAA reports Monday. According to the declaration issued on second day even before its session, all participants of the NATO Summit meeting unanimously agreed upon 65 points including continuing the cooperation with all sides along with Pakistan.


















































