Pakistan risks IMF's $1.2bn Asia Times | By Syed Fazl-e-Haider | KARACHI, Pakistan - Islamabad's tardiness in naming a finance minister to succeed Shaukat Tarin, who resigned on February 23 to pursue his own business interests, may delay the release of US$1.2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), part of a bailout package a...
One-ninth of Nepal faces starvation, UN warns Samachaar Kathmandu: One-ninth of Nepal's nearly 27 million population face starvation, the UN warned Wednesday. | Nearly half of Nepal's 75 districts, mainly in the west and mountain regions, are grappling with food shortages. An additional $123.5 million is urgently needed to assist more than 3.4 million vu...
Father of kidnapped Sahil Saeed returns to UK from Pakistan The Guardian | Police had asked Raja Naqqash Saeed to stay as a witness in investigation into five-year-old Sahil's kidnapping | Sahil Saeed, five, from Oldham, Greater Manchester, was snatched while visiting his grandmother in Pakistan. Photograph: Dave Thompson...
Canada, India to share know-how, tech in mining sector Zeenews Toronto: Ontario, Canada's richest province in natural resources, is set to sign a pact with India in the field of mining to facilitate transfer of technology and boost the Canadian investment. | "Ontario will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
India, Lanka sign $67.4-mn pact for rail upgradation proj Zeenews Colombo: The Export-Import Bank of India today signed an agreement with the Sri Lankan government to provide credit of USD 67.4 million for upgrading the Island nation's southern rail line. | The agreement was signed by P B Jayasundera, Secretary, Mi...
26/11 amounted to waging war against India: Nikam Zeenews Mumbai: The acts of Ajmal Kasab and other accused in the 26/11 terror siege amounted to "waging war against India" which is punishable by death penalty or life imprisonment, the prosecution argued in a trial court on Wednesday. | "By firing at people...
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Myanmar election law puts Suu Kyi party in bind The Star | YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar's main opposition party will have to exclude its leader, detained Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, if it wants to continue to operate and run in upcomi...
Iran leader: U.S. playing 'double game' in Afghanistan USA Today Posted | Comment | Recommend | | | KABUL (AP) — Taking aim at the U.S., Iranian President said Wednesday that it's the United States that is playing a "d...
Soon, broadband in every Indian village: Sachin Pilot The Times Of India NEW DELHI: India is charting a grand scheme targeting its rural outback to reach telecom and broadband services to each of its 626,000 villages, using funds to the tune of $3.5 bil...
Air India to introduce direct flight to Dehradun DNA India | New Delhi: Air India is introducing a daily direct flight from here to Dehradun from March 28, when the summer schedule comes into effect. | The national carrier will be operating the flight with a 46-seater ATR aircraft, which will depart Delhi at...
Delhi HC asks govt for stand on 3-year course for non-MBBS DNA India | New Delhi: The Delhi high court today asked the Centre to make its stand clear on a plea that a short-term course on primary health was required to allow non-MBBS persons to practise medicine in rural areas. | A Division Bench of acting chief justi...
Distinguished themes mark the fifth day of Lakme India Fashion Week DNA India | Mumbai: Elegance and grace marked the fifth day of the Lakme India Fashion Week (LIFw) in Mumbai. | Gorgeous models showcased the collection, wearing georgette, chiffon, jersey, crepe and linen flaunting the various themes as set by the designers. ...
One-ninth of Nepal faces starvation, UN warns Samachaar Kathmandu: One-ninth of Nepal's nearly 27 million population face starvation, the UN warned Wednesday. | Nearly half of Nepal's 75 districts, mainly in the west and mountain regions, are grappling with food shortages. An additional $123.5 million is urgently needed to assist more than 3.4 million vulnerable people in Nepal, the UN Office for the Co...
Younis Khan, Mohammed Yousuf banned for life by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), fine for Shahid Afridi The Examiner | Pakistan cricket Board (PCB) bans Mohammed Yousuf, Younis Khan for life www.panasianbiz.com | The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB has cracked down on many if its senior cricket players including the captain and the former captains, handing out a lifetime bans to captain Mohammed Yousuf and Younis Khan. These two have been barred from playing any form ...
