Archives for May 18, 2016
US eases sanctions on Myanmar to support economic growth
MYANMAR / WASHINGTON: The United States eased some sanctions on Myanmar on Tuesday to support political reforms and economic growth in the country but retained other measures to discourage human…
Saudi Arabia says time may be coming for “Plan B” on Syria
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that if Syrian President Bashar al-Assad did not abide with efforts to establish a truce across Syria country, alternatives would need to…
Australian minister under fire for ‘illiterate’ refugees comment
SYDNEY: Australia’s immigration minister was accused of xenophobia Wednesday after he said increasing the nation’s refugee intake would lead to “illiterate and innumerate” people claiming welfare or taking local jobs.…
Ghazi murder case adjourned till 21st
ISLAMABAD: A sessions court on Tuesday adjourned hearing into Abdur Rasheed Ghazi murder case till May 21st. Additional District and Sessions Judge Islamabad (west) Parvaizul Qadir Memon heard arguments on…
Pervaiz calls for setting up peace zones in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid on Tuesday said peace zones should be established in Afghanistan near Pakistan-Afghan border so that the Afghan people are not forced to migrate to Pakistan.…
Jurisdictions overstepped: Row between courts, ombudsperson deepens
LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: The federal ombudsperson against workplace harassment of women has contended before the Supreme Court that the superior courts have no legal jurisdiction to intervene in matters of…
Does Karan Johar have his eyes on Sanam Saeed?
After Fawad Khan’s success in Bollywood, it seems like producer Karan Johar is taking note of other talented Pakistani actors as well, and who better to turn to than Fawad’s…
Meera has a message for Pakistan’s politicians
Pakistani actor Meera has an important message for the country’s influential politicians Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. “Yeh dollars ki baatain chorain. Yeh Panama leak ki…
Ali Zafar wraps up shooting for Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt film
KARACHI: Exactly a year ago today, on the occasion of his 35th birthday, Ali Zafar announced his very own feature film, Deosai. While development of the motion picture may still…
PCB positive Muhammad Amir will be granted visa for England tour
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is positive that left-arm pacer Muhammad Amir will receive a visa to travel to the UK for the series against England. According to a PCB…