Excitement sweeps Egypt ahead of landmark poll
May 22nd
CAIRO: 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.
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.
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.
Gold goes down in local, intl market
May 22nd
According to Sindh Jewellers Association, one tola gold price decreased by Rs 100 to close at Rs 55,400, while 10-gram gold price reduced by Rs 86 to reach Rs 47,485.
KSE manages to close above 14,000 points level
May 22nd
The market staretd the day with bullish trend, the shares of cement sector goes up due to possible relief for the sector during the next budget. Trading was also witness in the fertilizers sector.
Google takes over Motorola Mobilty
May 22nd
Google Tuesday finalized its $12.5 billion deal for Motorola Mobility, a key manufacturer of smart-phones and other devices which puts the Internet giant in head-to-head competition with Apple. "The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing," the California-based Internet giant said in a statement. "I m happy to announce the deal has closed.
Anglaterra, ECB announce square for winter tour
May 22nd
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday revealed the itinerary for England s winter tour to India that will include four Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20s. England will leave on October 25 for a three-day training camp in Dubai before heading to India four days later, with the first Test beginning on November 15 in Ahmedabad.
Ryan Crocker to quit soon: embassy
May 22nd
The veteran diplomat, who was appointed to Kabul 10 months ago for a two-year term, previously served as the US envoy to Iraq, Pakistan and Syria.
Who will drones target? Who in the US will decide?
May 22nd
White House counterterror chief John Brennan has seized the lead in guiding the debate on which terror leaders will be targeted for drone attacks or raids, establishing a new procedure to vet both military and CIA targets. The process, which is about a month old, means Brennan s staff consults the Pentagon, the State Department and other agencies as to who should go on the list, making a previous military-run review process in place since 2009 less relevant, according to two current and three former U.S. officials aware of the evolution in how the government targets terrorists.
Pakistan is reviewing ties with NATO, ISAF, US: Gilani
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the PPP-led government on Tuesday to join hands with the Opposition keeping in view the ‘national interest’, SAMAA reports. “I hope for a harmony and cooperation between Pakistani government and the Opposition,” the visiting dignitary said while addressing a joint press conference alongside his counterpart Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani
Body on judges appointments ends with no results
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Appointment
Bilawal urges Obama to apologize over Salala attack
May 22nd
Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged US President Obama to take courage to extend apology to Pakistan over its Salala check post attack, SAMAA reports Tuesday. Briefing the media, Pakistan’s ambassador to the US Sherry Rehman said the PPP Chairman stressed upon the US President Obama to bring an immediate halt the US missile strikes inside Pakistan.
Train collision in India; 14 killed, 35 injured
May 22nd
NEW DELHI: At least 14 people were killed and around 35 injured on Tuesday when a passenger train
Lawyers torture ASI in LHC premises
May 22nd
When ASI of Gujranwala Police Station Khalid came out of the court after hearing of an illegal detention case, Advocate Rafique and Shahid along with 15 fellow lawyers attacked and tortured him. The lawyers slapped and kicked ASI and tore his uniform while the security officials appointed in Lahore High court came to his rescue
PPP chairman seeks US apology over Salala attack
May 22nd
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that he is visiting the United States to bring Pak-Relations towards normalcy which are passing through a critical phase. Addressing a function of PPP workers in New York, Bilawal said President Obama should accumulate courage and offer apology on the Salala Check Post attack by NATO forces killing 24 Pakistani soldiers and he should also stop the drone attacks on Pakistan’s soil. He said that innocent people are being hit by the drone attacks.
China says Pentagon hypes Chinese military threat
May 22nd
China s Defense Ministry is accusing the Pentagon of hyping Chinese military power and its threat to Taiwan in a depiction that will ultimately undermine ties between the two militaries. Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said the annual Pentagon report to Congress on China s military is groundless and wrong


















































