Punjab decides to regulate private education institutes
Tue, 22. May
Staff Report LAHORE: The Government of Punjab announced Tuesday it would regulate the private education institutions operating in the province. It said the private schools would not be allowed to impose discretionary fees.
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Utovar ...Afghans back Chicago deal, warn West to keep promises
Tue, 22. May
KABUL: People in Afghanistan were surprisingly optimistic on Tuesday about NATO’s plan to pull combat troops out of their war-ravaged nation by the end of 2014, but warned Western leaders to stick to aid and security promises. A Chicago summit meeting of the 28-member bloc, attended also by Afghan President Hamid Karzai and other world leaders, endorsed an exit strategy on Monday that calls for handing control of Afghanistan to its own security forces by the middle of next year.
(No Ratings Ipak,) Utovar ...Suu Kyi to address ILO in Geneva on June 14
Tue, 22. May
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
(No Ratings Ipak,) Utovar ...Govt has mocked Supreme Court’s orders: Imran Khan
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Teachers hold rally in Chaman
Tue, 22. May
Staff Report CHAMAN: All Government Teachers Association (AGTA) took out a protest rally in Quetta in favour of their demands on Tuesday.
(No Ratings Ipak,) Utovar ...Shazia Marri condemns firing on journalists in Karachi rally
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...10 killed in Karachi after firing on Awami Tehrik rally
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Murder of missing JSQM leader: Call for strike in Sindh
Tue, 22. May
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 Ipak,) Utovar ...North Korea vows to bolster nuclear deterrent
Tue, 22. May
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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Clearance efforts continue round the clock at Gayari, Siachen
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće Rawalpindi: 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...N.Korea to boost nuclear deterrent after U.S. pressure
Tue, 22. May
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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Two persons killed in Nawabshah firing
Tue, 22. May
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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Trapped Zimbabwe miners accounted for, no injuries
Tue, 22. May
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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Asad Durrani records statement to the Abbottabad commission
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Pakistan, Turkey sign seven agreements
Tue, 22. May
Osoblje Izvješće 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 Ipak,) Utovar ...Excitement sweeps Egypt ahead of landmark poll
Tue, 22. May
KAIRO: 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.
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