Archives for April 26, 2016
Saudi unveils far-reaching plan to move away from oil
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Monday it would create the world’s largest wealth fund and sell shares in state energy giant Aramco as it unveiled a vast plan to transform its…
Putin ‘not entirely persuaded’ by European unity: Obama
WASHINGTON DC: US President Barack Obama said Monday that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is trying to undermine European unity, which he sees as a threat. Speaking to CBS News…
Brexit, a new threat to TTIP transatlantic trade talks
WASHINGTON DC: It’s hard enough for the leaders of the United States and the European Union to muster public support for the ambitious TTIP transatlantic trade talks. Now they have…
Case against Abdul Aziz: High court summons deputy attorney general
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad High Court has sought the interior ministry’s response on a petition seeking registration of a criminal case against firebrand Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Aziz for extolling the Islamic…
Army chief discusses regional security, defence collaboration with Jordanian leadership
Army chief General Raheel Sharif discussed on Monday regional security and defence collaboration with the Jordanian civil and military leadership. According to the ISPR, General Raheel arrived in Jordan on…
Nisar to outline Pakistan’s counter-terror strategy during UK visit
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan will highlight the country’s experience of combating terrorism and outline future strategy to curb this menace while raising key regional and bilateral issues…
I was very nervous about doing ‘Housefull 3’: Abhishek Bachchan
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan — who will soon be seen in Sajid Nadiadwala’s much awaited Housefull 3 — has revealed that he was very anxious about becoming a part…
Could sitting be killing you?
LONDON: A study has found taking frequent breaks while sitting at work helps cut body fat and lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and early death. The results — which…
Will charge less for Pakistani films: Tiger Shroff
LAHORE:Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff is more than willing to work in a Pakistani film and has even made up his mind to charge less, just so that he can give…
After 36 years: Weightlifters compete in Olympic qualifiers
KARACHI: Pakistan’s 18-year-old Nooh Dastgir Butt and three other weightlifters will be competing at the Olympic qualification round after 36 years, and will be leaving tomorrow for the 46th Senior…