American poetry ‘Mushaira’ Poetry for Peace

US Consul General Karachi Michael Dodman hosted an American poetry ‘Mushaira’ entitled ‘The Dawn of Freedom: Poetry for Peace’, at American consulate here on Friday.
Speaking about the event, Dodman noted, “Mushaira is a unique Pakistani art form and tradition with universal...-American poetry, Mushaira, Poetry for Peace-American poetry ‘Mushaira’ Poetry for Peace

Three Biographies on Shaheed Benazir Bhutto launched

Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Chair, University of Karachi in collaboration with Arts Council Pakistan has organised a launch ceremony for three books regarding the life of assassinated leader Benazir Bhutto.
The books are ‘Jeena Marna Awam ke Sath’ written in Sindhi and Urdu both by Prof...-Three Biographies, Three Biographies book, Three Biographies on Shaheed Benazir Bhutto launched-Three Biographies on Shaheed Benazir Bhutto launched

Picture Competition Against Child Marriages and Safer Motherhood

Rutgers WPF, an International NGO working for protection of reproductive health and rights of young people and women, has launched a picture competition against child marriages and safer motherhood.
The competition has been launched under the social media campaign which is open for all till June...-Picture Competition, Picture Competition Against Child Marriages, Safer Motherhood-Picture Competition Against Child Marriages and Safer Motherhood

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EDF Energies Nouvelles, Alstom to deliver wind turbines to France

EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd offshore, two players in European offshore wind energy, have announced the signing of a partnership agreement.The agreement formalizes both groups’ decision to combine their expertise in the French government’s second call for tenders, with a view to continuing...-Alstom, deliver, Energies, France, Nouvelles, turbines-EDF Energies Nouvelles, Alstom to deliver wind turbines to France

Tesla's Elon Musk says network of electric car superchargers will enable cross-country drives

Elon Musk, CEO and founder of Tesla Motors, said a network of electric vehicle “superchargers” would enable EV owners to drive from New York City to Los Angeles.Musk said this network of fast-charging stations would be in place by the end of 2013. Tesla Motors’ own network of...-crosscountry, drives, Electric, enable, Network, superchargers, Teslas-Tesla's Elon Musk says network of electric car superchargers will enable cross-country drives

DOE awards research grant to geothermal solar hybrid system

Department of Energy (DOE) approved Rappaport Energy Consulting for a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase 1 grant proposal of $149,900.The research will study retrofitting a concentrated solar thermal array to the existing geothermal electrical generation system currently installed...-awards, geothermal, grant, hybrid, research, solar, System-DOE awards research grant to geothermal solar hybrid system

Minnesota Power dedicates 101-turbine wind power project

Minnesota Power, a unit of Allete, opened the Bison Wind Energy Center, which delivers renewable energy east to Minnesota across a dedicated transmission line.Since construction began in 2010, Minnesota Power installed 101 Siemens direct-drive wind turbines producing 292 MW of renewable energy...-101turbine, dedicates, Minnesota, power, project-Minnesota Power dedicates 101-turbine wind power project

Senators say outgoing FERC chair Wellinghoff worked to transform power grid

Jon Wellinghoff, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, worked to integrate renewable energy into the power grid and protect consumers from manipulation of energy markets, according to U.S. senators commenting on Wellinghoff’s planned departure.Wellinghoff, who has served as...-chair, outgoing, power, Senators, transform, Wellinghoff, worked-Senators say outgoing FERC chair Wellinghoff worked to transform power grid

Two workers hurt in biomass power plant accident

Two workers were injured when a boiler ruptured at a biomass power plant in California, according to The Sacramento Bee. One of the injured was airlifted to a hospital with burns and cuts, while the other was treated at the scene.Investigators said in the article that they think a...-accident, biomass, plant, power, workers-Two workers hurt in biomass power plant accident

Biomass power should be capable of 82 GW worldwide by 2020

Biomass power generation, already used to energize industrial facilities and distributed generation customers, currently accounts for some 3 percent of global electricity generation capacity.While the technology offers dispatchable, baseload support to the grid, biomass energy is still largely...-biomass, capable, power, should, worldwide-Biomass power should be capable of 82 GW worldwide by 2020

U.K. will support E.U. carbon cutting targets, but not renewable energy requirement

The U.K. will throw its support behind emissions reduction targets outlined by the E.U., but British Energy Secretary Ed Davey said his country would oppose similar targets for new renewable energy sources.According to a statement from Davey’s office, the U.K. government’s is...-carbon, cutting, energy, renewable, requirement, Support, targets-U.K. will support E.U. carbon cutting targets, but not renewable energy requirement

China signs deal with Pakistan on 969 MW hydroelectric project

The Export-Import Bank of China signed an agreement with the Pakistani government to provide $448 million for construction of the 969 MW Neelum Jhelum hydropower project.The project is being developed by Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), which said it hopes to...-China, hydroelectric, Pakistan, project, signs-China signs deal with Pakistan on 969 MW hydroelectric project

Lithium ion batteries poised for growth in Asian-Pacific market

The market for lithium ion batteries is experiencing changes across consumer, automotive and industrial segments. One of the contributing factors is the price reduction of lithium ion batteries due to industry over-capacity and competition.The proliferation of new consumer gadgets and rapid...-AsianPacific, Batteries, growth, Lithium, market, poised-Lithium ion batteries poised for growth in Asian-Pacific market

Apple hires former EPA head Lisa Jackson

Apple, Inc. hired former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to be vice president for environmental initiatives, according to reports.Jackson stepped down as EPA administrator in February 2013 after serving four years during President Barack Obama’s first...-apple, Former, hires, Jackson-Apple hires former EPA head Lisa Jackson

Energy companies join Smart Cities Council

More than a dozen energy and technology firms have formed the Smart Cities Council to provide cities with tools and best practices.The council is gathering together firms in areas such as smart energy, water and transportation. These firms, which make up the Council’s Steering Committee,...-cities, companies, Council, energy, smart-Energy companies join Smart Cities Council

Australian politician sleeps underneath wind turbine to 'assess noise'

Mark Parnell, an Australian politician, camped and slept underneath a wind turbine May 28 at the 111 MW Waterloo wind farm in South Australia.Parnell is a member of the South Australian Legislative Council and a member of the South Australian Green Party. He also serves on the Windfarm Select...-assess, Australian, noise, politician, sleeps, turbine, underneath-Australian politician sleeps underneath wind turbine to 'assess noise'

Reports: FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff to step down

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, 63, has presented his resignation letter to President Barack Obama, according to reports.
Wellinghoff will remain in his position until a replacement is named and approved by the Senate.
A California native and ex-Nevada regulator,...-Reports FERC, Wellinghoff to step down-Reports: FERC Chairman Jon Wellinghoff to step down

Connecticut legislation would count hydropower as renewable energy

A piece of legislation to include large-scale hydropower generation in Connecticut’s definition for renewable energy was passed by the House May 28, according to a report by the Hartford Business Journal.The legislation was earlier approved by the Senate, but the House changed parts of the...-Connecticut, count, energy, hydropower, legislation, renewable, would-Connecticut legislation would count hydropower as renewable energy

China to support 7 GW hydropower project in Indonesia with $17 billion

A Chinese state-owned utility wants to offer $17 billion in support to a 7 GW hydropower facility in Indonesia.China Power Investment Corp. said the hydroelectric power project would be located in Indonesia’s North Kalimantan region and built in several phases along the Kayan River....-billion, China, hydropower, Indonesia, project, Support-China to support 7 GW hydropower project in Indonesia with $17 billion

Quantum Fuel Services sells 10 MW wind energy project

Schneider Power Inc., a unit of natural gas storage company Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc., agreed to sell the Trout Creek Project, a 10 MW wind energy project.The first phase of the sale will result in the unnamed purchaser buying about 75 percent of ownership interests in the...-energy, project, Quantum, sells, Services-Quantum Fuel Services sells 10 MW wind energy project

Mexican distributed generation market ready for growth

The distributed power generation market in Mexico is expected to grow steadily despite the monopoly of one company, which has limited market potential to an extent through subsidies and strong grid interconnection regulations. The market will witness strong demand from oil, gas and mining...-distributed, Generation, growth, market, Mexican, ready-Mexican distributed generation market ready for growth

Pacific Green Tech buys 49 MW biomass project in U.K.

U.S. Pacific Green Technologies Inc. completed the acquisition of a 49 MW biomass project at Sutton Bridge in England’s Lincolnshire county for an undisclosed price.More specifically, the company had taken over Pacific Green Energy Parks Ltd, the sole owner of Energy Park Sutton Bridge...-biomass, Green, Pacific, project-Pacific Green Tech buys 49 MW biomass project in U.K.

First Wind proposes 62-turbine Maine wind farm

First Wind is proposing building a 186 MW wind farm in Maine, according to a report from the Maine Public Broadcasting Network.
The company has filed an application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, which triggered a 180-day review period, according to MPBN. The project...-62turbine, first, Maine, proposes-First Wind proposes 62-turbine Maine wind farm

Wind energy forecasting market will generate $300 million by 2020

Record worldwide growth for wind power has led to a need for variable wind energy to integrate effectively on the larger power grid. Wind forecasting and data analytics technologies have become a key element in the rapid deployment of wind plants.According to a new report from Navigant Research,...-energy, forecasting, generate, market, million-Wind energy forecasting market will generate $300 million by 2020

Visa likely to launch mobile financial services next year Visa’s Country Manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan

KARACHI: Visa Inc, a global payments technology provider, is expected to launch its own mobile financial services (MFS) platform in Pakistan next year, according to Kamil Khan, Visa’s Country Manager for Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Financial gurus hail book on economic revival

Dr Ishrat Hussain, State Bank of Pakistan’s former governor and Director of IBA Karachi called for bridging the gap between policy-making and research. He also called for a balance between civil servants who should look at pure technical feasibility of proposals, and politicians, who should...-Financial gurus hail book, Financial gurus hail book on economic revival-Financial gurus hail book on economic revival

Multi-cultured activities at Lok Virsa

The ethnicity and indigenous cultures of the country have been artistically showcased through three-dimensional creative dramas and visual presentations at Lok Virsa.
The Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology at Shakarparian, known as Heritage Museum nicely projects the country’s living...-artistically showcased, Lok Virsa, Multi-cultured activities, Multi-cultured activities at Lok Virsa-Multi-cultured activities at Lok Virsa

Launching ceremony of three books on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto

Launching ceremony of three books on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, organized by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutoo Chair, University of Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, will be held on Friday, 5:00pm, at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Dr Muhammad Qaisar, Vice...-Book launching ceremony, Launching of books on Benazir, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto-Launching ceremony of three books on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto

Yingli to supply Indonesia solar power project with 10 MW of solar modules

Yingli Green Energy, a solar energy company and photovoltaic manufacturer, will supply 10.2 MW of multicrystalline PV modules to Amcorp Power, which is a unit of Amcorp Group Berhad, an investment holding company based in Malaysia.Located at Gemas, Negri Sembilan, the 10.26 MW photovoltaic...-Indonesia, modules, power, project, solar, Supply, Yingli-Yingli to supply Indonesia solar power project with 10 MW of solar modules

Liberty Reserve Raids take digital cash firm forced offline site down or Hack

Liberty Reserve – a Costa Rican-based digital currency service – has been shut down after the reported arrest of its founder.
Authorities in the Central American country said Arthur Budovsky had been taken into custody in Spain on suspicion of money laundering, following an...-alternative to PayPal, Central American country, digital cash firm offline, digital currency service, digital money service, Liberty Reserve, Liberty Reserve heck, liberty reserve scam, liberty reserve site down, liberty reserve site hacking, Mastercard credit card-Liberty Reserve Raids take digital cash firm forced offline site down or Hack

Online Banking Account big scam All Bank account Holders Be Alert

All Pakistan Bank account Holders Be Alert for before using own  Online Banking Account  in all Pakistan banks A great scam come to the market which is commonly know as Phishing attack hit all Online Banking Account. I don’t know how Hackers got Bank Data any how they get your data...-All Bank account Holders Be Alert, Hackers got Bank Data, Online Banking Account big scam, Online Banking Account Hack, Online Banking Details-Online Banking Account big scam All Bank account Holders Be Alert

Sydney opera house 'collapses' in spectacular light show covers city landmarks - timelapse video

Vivid Sydney: a spectacular canvas of light covers city landmarks – timelapse video
Some of Sydney’s famous landmarks, such as the Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and the city’s Circular Quay, are transformed into a spectacular canvas of light as Vivid Sydney takes over...-collapses, covers city landmarks, spectacular canvas of light, spectacular light show, Sydney light show, Sydney opera house, timelapse video, Vivid Sydney-Sydney opera house 'collapses' in spectacular light show covers city landmarks - timelapse video

Saudi Arabians in 'sidewalk skiing' craze – video

Motorists in Saudi Arabia demonstrate a new trend of driving cars using only two wheels. ‘Teams’ congregate on the country’s many desert roads to do tricks, including passengers changing wheels while the vehicle is in motion. A member of Impossible Team says the feat is not as...-craze – video, ride car two wheels, Saudi Arabians, sidewalk skiing-Saudi Arabians in 'sidewalk skiing' craze – video

Explosion and fire in Gujrat school van bus after CNG cylinder blast kills 17 children with teacher

GUJRAT: 
 An explosion in a travelling school van in Gujrat’s Koh Fateh area killed a teacher and 17 schoolchildren, reported Express News on Saturday.
16 children, teacher die in Gujrat school bus fire
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Rhythmic Illusion by Salman Farooqi

A colourful exhibition titled ‘Rhythmic Illusion’ by Salman Farooqi was inaugurated at Artscene Gallery.
Almost 40 paintings by the artist are on display for the delight of art enthusiasts.
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French ambassador inaugurates thesis display

Ambassador of France Philippe Thiebaud, on Thursday inaugurated the “Thesis Display” at Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design. He appreciated the work of students and hoped that graduates will enter the local as well as global market whereby contributing new ideas and energies to...-French ambassador inaugurates thesis display, Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, students of the Department of Fashion Design, thesis display, work of students-French ambassador inaugurates thesis display

Brilliant Paintings by Three Women Artists at Nomad Gallery

An exhibition of brilliant paintings by three women artists, Tayyaba Aziz, Sumera Jawad, and Ufaq Ehsan, whose work epitomises their inner strength and sensitivity, opened at Nomad here on Wednesday.
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Pak-China nuclear cooperation

ISLAMABAD -
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China to be Pakistan’s friend

Chinese Premier Li arrives, accorded Nishan-e-Pakistan




Both sides agree on building Gwadar-China economic corridor




Several agreements, MoUs inked for cementing strategic partnership




Zardari says Gwadar project to improve connectivity for economic, trade corridor


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Indo-Persian miniature painting workshop

Studio Irfan Hasan’s Indo-Persian miniature painting workshop was established in 2012. It is an opportunity for a wide range of artists and students to work within the special atmosphere of miniature painting. The Summer Workshop creates an excellent ambience within which artists and students...-Indo-Persian miniature painting workshop, miniature painting workshop, students to work, Studio Irfan Hasan, Studio Irfan Hasan workshop-Indo-Persian miniature painting workshop

22 Artists Artwork Show at Koel Gallery

An exhibition of a collection of artwork by 22 artists opens at the Koel gallery on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 5pm.
The show titled “Summerscape 2013” will continue till July 27, from 11am to 8pm on a daily basis.
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‘Here and Now’ goes on exhibition at Lahore Art Gallery

Exhibition of five contemporary artists titled ‘Here and Now’ inaugurated on Monday at Lahore Art Gallery. Many artists and art lovers were present on the occasion.
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caretaker government announce a mini-budget 2013-14 Pakistan bfor Federal Budget budget 2013-2014(FPCCI)

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday sharply reacted over the report that the caretaker government is contemplating to announce a mini-budget before the Federal Budget 2013-14. President FPCCI, Zubair Ahmed Malik said that the caretaker government is...-budget 2013-14, caretakers government mini-budget 2013-2014, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federal Budget 2013-14 Pakistan mini-budget 2013-2014 FPCCI slams caretakers Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, FPCCI, FPCCI slams caretakers, mini-budget 2013-14, Pakistan budget 2013-2014, Pakistan mini-budget 2013-2014, SROs a mini-budget-caretaker government announce a mini-budget 2013-14 Pakistan bfor Federal Budget budget 2013-2014(FPCCI)

Chief Minister for preservation of art pieces at Alhamra Gallery

CARETAKER Chief Minister Najam Sethi has said that there is need for solid measures for preservation of historical and cultural heritage and paintings of renowned artists are a precious asset and their upkeep is a national responsibility.
He said a complete record of historical paintings should...-Chief Minister, preservation of art pieces at Alhamra Gallery-Chief Minister for preservation of art pieces at Alhamra Gallery

Pakistan v Ireland 1st ODI at Dublin May 23, 2013 Schedule live match PTVSports

Ireland v Pakistan 1st ODI at Dublin May 23, 2013 Schedule time live match

1st ODI: Ireland v Pakistan at Dublin 
May 23, 2013 (10:45 local | 09:45 GMT | 13:45 GST)

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May 26, 2013 (10:45 local | 09:45 GMT | 13:45 GST)
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1st ODI: Ireland v Pakistan at Dublin 
May 23, 2013 (10:45 local | 09:45 GMT | 13:45 GST)

2nd ODI: Ireland v Pakistan at Dublin 

May 26, 2013 (10:45 local | 09:45 GMT | 13:45 GST)
Pakistan in Scotland and Ireland 2013 Schedule
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I can only play for Barcelona: Messi

Argent­ine believ­es being part of the team trumps person­al accola­des. Messi joined Barcelona when he was still just 13 and climbed through the Catalans’ ranks, making his first team debut at just 17. PHOTO:FILE
DOHA: 
Argentine football star Lionel Messi said he could...-Barcelona, Messi-I can only play for Barcelona: Messi

David expecting difficulties at British Open

HULL, England: Nicol David may have to cope with uniquely tricky conditions caused by a large temperature drop if she is to avoid trouble early on during her British Open title defence.Although David has been world number one for an amazing seven years, she encounters greater opposition in depth...-British, David, difficulties, expecting-David expecting difficulties at British Open

Hearing set for Warner over Twitter rant

SYDNEY: Australia opening batsman David Warner will face a disciplinary hearing this week into an alleged code of conduct breach after a Twitter rant directed at two of the country’s leading cricket writers.Cricket Australia said on Monday the hearing would take place on Wednesday via...-Hearing, Twitter, Warner-Hearing set for Warner over Twitter rant

Life after Fergie begins as Moyes arrives

LONDON: David Moyes started the post-Alex Ferguson era at Manchester United on Monday as the Premier League champions’ new boss arrived at the club’s training ground for the first time.United are under new management for the first time since 1986 following Ferguson’s retirement and Moyes...-after, arrives, begins, Fergie, Moyes-Life after Fergie begins as Moyes arrives

Zhang clinches hat-trick of world titles

China player downs Wang Hao 4-2 in men’s table tennis final at Bercy. It is the fifth time in a row that the men’s singles title was won by a Chinese player since Austrian Werner Schlager was crowned in Paris in 2003. PHOTO: AFP
PARIS: 
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India mulls spot-fixing law after arrests

NEW DELHI: India is mulling a law to deal with the issue of spot-fixing in sport following last week’s arrest of cricketers and bookmakers, government officials said on Monday.Former India Test bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth and two other players were arrested along with 11 bookmakers on...-after, arrests, India, mulls, spotfixing-India mulls spot-fixing law after arrests

English Premier League: United focus on future as Fergie signs off

Chelse­a will challe­nge for the title next year, says manage­r Benite­z. The English Premier League season finale witnessed the highs and lows for the clubs who would now have to prepare for the changes as well as challenges for next season. PHOTO: AFP
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Briefs....

bits and piecesHopkins-Murat set for July in New YorkNEW YORK: Bernard Hopkins, the oldest boxer to win a major world title, will defend his International Boxing Federation light-heavyweight belt against German Karo Murat on July 13 in Brooklyn.Hopkins broke his own world record by nearly two...-Briefs-Briefs....

Cricket: Asif yet to convey plans to PCB

“The board is unawar­e about his plans for rehabi­litati­on,” says a top PCB offici­al. Asif is yet to show his consent with regards to taking part in the anti-corruption rehabilitation program of the PCB. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
KARACHI: 
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SHC summons officials of parallel SOA

KARACHI: Sindh High Court has summoned the parallel Sindh Olympic Association’s (SOA) president Osama Qadri and secretary Mudassir Arain on May 23, it was learnt on Monday.The summon has been issued on the writ petition filed by the SOA secretary Ahmed Ali Rajput a few days ago in which he had...-officials, parallel, summons-SHC summons officials of parallel SOA

McCullum backs batsmen after hour of madness

LONDON: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum insisted he still had faith in his batsmen after an “hour of madness” cost the team dear in a thumping first Test defeat at Lord’s.England went 1-0 up in the two-match series, with more than a day to spare, after dismissing New Zealand for just...-after, backs, Batsmen, madness, McCullum-McCullum backs batsmen after hour of madness

McCullum has faith despite ‘hour of madness’

New Zealand’s top six were dismissed for under 40 for the third time this year, highlighting the problems being faced in the batting department. PHOTO: AFP
LONDON: 
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Van Garderen captures TOC title

SANTA ROSA, California: Tejay van Garderen, fifth in last year’s Tour de France, captured the eighth Tour of California cycling race on Sunday, sealing his first career stage-race triumph in the final stage.Slovakia’s Peter Sagan won the eighth and final stage, which took the riders out of...-captures, Garderen, title-Van Garderen captures TOC title

Mourinho to leave Real at end of the season

Club presid­ent Floren­tino Perez confir­med Mourin­ho’s exit. Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after a turbulent three-year spell in charge of the Spanish giants PHOTO: AFP

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Real meet as Mourinho exit speculation grows

MADRID: Real Madrid directors called a board meeting on Monday as speculation mounts that coach Jose Mourinho is heading for the exit after a season he himself described as the worst of his career.Directors brought forward a weekly meeting, usually held later in the week, to Monday, a club...-grows, Mourinho, speculation-Real meet as Mourinho exit speculation grows

Cueists train ahead of Doha events

Pakist­an player­s start prepar­ations for Asian Team, 6-Red events. IBSF world champion Asif will be under pressure after his failure to do well at the Asian Championship. PHOTO: EXPRESS
KARACHI: 
Deprived of training facilities in Doha due to visa issues, Pakistan cueists...-ahead, cueists, events, train-Cueists train ahead of Doha events

US Open door opens for Thongchai

VARNA, Bulgaria: Thongchai Jaidee’s disappointment in losing out in the final of the Volvo World Match-Play Championship has been eased knowing he will qualify for next month’s US Open in Pennsylvania.Jaidee was at Varna Airport in Bulgaria early on Monday when he checked the updated World...-opens, Thongchai-US Open door opens for Thongchai

Hockey players end Malaysia league stint

Imran stars in KL Hockey Club’s title win. Thirteen Pakistan players participated in the league after featuring in the Azlan Shah Cup. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
KARACHI: 
National hockey players return home today after spending over a couple of months at the Malaysian Hockey League (MHL) which...-hockey, League, Malaysia, players, stint-Hockey players end Malaysia league stint

Ashraf Sugar Mills clinch first win

PACA stunne­d in Challe­nge Cup footba­ll. KRL beat HBL 1-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals. Kaleemullah scored the winner in the 17th minute. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI: 
Ashraf Sugar Mills (ASM) stunned Pak-Afghan Clearing Agency (PACA) 4-1 a day after the latter defeated...-Ashraf, clinch, first, Mills, sugar-Ashraf Sugar Mills clinch first win

Talha, Nazif enter NBP Open last four

KARACHI: Top seed Talha Zubair and Nazif Ahmed reached the semi-finals of the 2nd NBP Open National Junior and Senior tennis Championship at Karachi Gymkhana on Monday.In the category of under-18, Talha Zuair got a walk-over against Aaiman Ashok while Nazif Ahmed beat Murad Khan 6-4, 0-6, 10-8....-enter, Nazif, Talha-Talha, Nazif enter NBP Open last four

Exhibition of their artworks attracted art lovers

They are young and ebullient. It is only two years back that they passed out from the Arts Council Institute of Arts and Crafts. What drives them in life is their creative urge to interpret nature as they see it. And it is precisely for this reason that an exhibition of their artworks attracted...--Exhibition of their artworks attracted art lovers

Tornado devastates Oklahoma town

OKLAHOMA: A massive tornado tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing at least 51 people with winds of up to 200 miles per hour (320 kph) that flattened entire tracts of homes, two schools and a hospital, leaving a wake of tangled wreckage.
Rescue workers raced against...-devastates Oklahoma town, Tornado, Tornado devastates Oklahoma town-Tornado devastates Oklahoma town

China thrash India in Sudirman Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: China thrashed India 5-0 in the Sudirman Cup on Sunday, but the defending champions were given a tough workout by their unfancied opponents while Taiwan managed a surprise win against Malaysia.So distraught were the Chinese officials over their players’ lacklustre performances in...-China, India, Sudirman, thrash-China thrash India in Sudirman Cup

Arsenal win race for fourth, Fergie bows out

LONDON: Arsenal won the race for fourth place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Newcastle, while Alex Ferguson’s extraordinary career ended in remarkable fashion as Manchester United drew 5-5 at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.Arsene Wenger’s side needed three points to guarantee a...-Arsenal, Fergie, fourth-Arsenal win race for fourth, Fergie bows out

Chinas global table tennis reach tests world talent

PARIS: China’s long-standing table tennis supremacy is nothing new to fans and administrators, but the threat of migrant Chinese players stifling opportunities for homegrown talent around the world has cast a dark cloud over its future. The outflow of Chinese talent is particularly evident at...-Chinas, global, reach, Table, talent, tennis, tests, World-Chinas global table tennis reach tests world talent

Amir exempted from trials for World Championship

KARACHI: Pakistan, six times winner of Men’s World Squash Championship, are facing a crisis in sending a team to this year’s world championship to be held in France due to a row over trials players don’t want to appear in. “The things took a new twist on Sunday as it was found that...-Championship, exempted, trials, World-Amir exempted from trials for World Championship

Nadal dominates Federer; Serena wins

ROME: After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title.It was the most lop-sided win in the series since...-dominates, Federer, Nadal, Serena-Nadal dominates Federer; Serena wins

Pune consign Delhi to last place

PUNE: Pune Warriors beat Delhi Daredevils comfortably here on Sunday, consigning the visitors to the last place in the IPL points table. Robin Uthappa began Warriors’ charge with some lovely drives through the off side before his stay ended with the score on 38. Finch then took over, opening...-consign, Delhi, place-Pune consign Delhi to last place

McDowell tames Thongchai to win first World Match Play

KAVARNA, Bulgaria: Britain’s Graeme McDowell came from behind to win his maiden World Match Play Championship with a 2 & 1 victory over Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee on Sunday.Former US Open Champion McDowell, the highest-ranked player in the field, battled back from two holes down after...-first, match, McDowell, tames, Thongchai, World-McDowell tames Thongchai to win first World Match Play

Seven-up Broad leads England rout of New Zealand

LONDON: Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand suffered a dramatic fourth-day collapse at Lord’s on Sunday.New Zealand, chasing 239 for victory, were dismissed for just 68 in under two hours, with Broad taking seven wickets for 44 runs in a mere 11 overs.South...-Broad, England, leads, Sevenup, Zealand-Seven-up Broad leads England rout of New Zealand

Poor facilities mar football tournament

KARACHI: The organising committee of the National Football Challenge Cup has completely failed to conduct the event in a befitting manner. Not only does the venue lack in basic facilities for players, but the floodlight system of the Dring Stadium is also very weak. It has severely damaged the...-facilities, Football, tournament-Poor facilities mar football tournament

Teary swansong for Beckham in Paris

PARIS: A capacity crowd chanting his name, the Eiffel Tower in the background: even by his own glamorous standards, David Beckham got a special send-off on Saturday as he headed into retirement with another title in the bag.“Tonight was a nice way to go out, in front of my family and in front...-Beckham, Paris, swansong, Teary-Teary swansong for Beckham in Paris

Indian police say more players involved

More IPL teams under the micros­cope: Kumar. Sreesanth was among a trio of players from the Rajasthan Royals arrested on Thursday over allegations they agreed to bowl badly during the IPL in exchange for thousands of dollars.

NEW DEHLI: Indian police said they had widened their probe...-Indian, involved, players, police-Indian police say more players involved

Nadal thrashes Federer in final

Clay king wins 7th Rome Open title; Serena clinch­es women’s event. Rafael Nadal dropped only four games in a 6-1, 6-3 win against Roger Federer. PHOTO: AFP
ROME: 
Spain’s Rafael Nadal dominated his 30th meeting with Swiss rival Roger Federer to secure his seventh title in nine...-Federer, final, Nadal, thrashes-Nadal thrashes Federer in final

Cricket: Scotland-Pakistan ODI washed out

Pakist­an will now face Irelan­d in anothe­r two-match series that begins on May 23.  The umpires carried out several inspections and were left with the no choice but to call off the match PHOTO:FILE

The second and final One-Day International (ODI) between Scotland and Pakistan...-cricket, ScotlandPakistan, washed-Cricket: Scotland-Pakistan ODI washed out

Rain washes out Pakistans Scotland clash

EDINBURGH: Pakistan’s one-day international against Scotland was washed out on Sunday due to a waterlogged playing surface in Edinburgh.The match was due to start at 0945GMT but heavy rain in the Scottish capital in the preceding 24 hours had left the outfield sodden.Match officials Mark...-clash, Pakistans, Scotland, washes-Rain washes out Pakistans Scotland clash

National U18 side through to last-eight

SSGC defeat Police in Challe­nge Cup footba­ll match. Pak-Afghan Clearing Agency (PACA) defeated defending champions KRL 2-1 in their Group A match on Saturday night. PHOTO: FILE

KARACHI: The National under-18 team powered its way into the quarter-finals of the Pakistan Football...-lasteight, National, through-National U18 side through to last-eight

Seven-star Broad destroys New Zealand

Touris­ts dismis­sed for 68 as Englan­d win dramat­ic Test by 170 runs. New Zealand surpassed their all-time lowest Test innings total of 26 they made against England in 1954-55. PHOTO: AFP

LONDON: Stuart Broad bowled England to victory in the first Test as New Zealand...-Broad, destroys, Sevenstar, Zealand-Seven-star Broad destroys New Zealand

Alexander stops Purdy, Matthysse crushes Peterson

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout of over-matched Briton Lee Purdy on Saturday.Alexander’s title was not on the line after Purdy failed to make the 147-pound weight limit on Friday,...-Alexander, crushes, Matthysse, Peterson, Purdy, stops-Alexander stops Purdy, Matthysse crushes Peterson

Will PML-N solve issues hurting sports?

KARACHI: The PML-N government will have to work hard to clean up the mess at all the leading sports institutions of the country left by the PPP-led government. Not a single major foreign team — of cricket, hockey, football or tennis — has visited Pakistan for several years and the country is...-hurting, issues, solve, sports-Will PML-N solve issues hurting sports?

Squash: Squad announcement saga continues

PSF’s chaoti­c state reflec­ting in finali­sing team for World Team Champi­onship. The chaotic condition arose after Aamir and Mehboob requested exemption from trials to select the squad. PHOTO: FILE

KARACHI: Forced to announce the squad, the Pakistan Squash Federation...-announcement, continues, squad, Squash-Squash: Squad announcement saga continues

Ireland willing to tour Pakistan

Cricke­t chief agrees to recipr­ocal visit if securi­ty is adequa­te. Pakistan will travel to Dublin this week to play a couple of One-Day Internationals (ODI) in Ireland this week. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

KARACHI: At a time when all the Test playing nations have written-off...-Ireland, Pakistan, willing-Ireland willing to tour Pakistan

PACA stun KRL to reach NFCC quarters

KARACHI: The national Under-18 team on Sunday beat Bhatti United 5-2 to blast their way into the quarter-finals of the National Football Challenge Cup at the Dring Stadium in Bahawalpur. On Saturday night, Pak Afghan Clearing Agency (PACA) had pulled off a major upset when they shocked defending...-quarters, reach-PACA stun KRL to reach NFCC quarters

Aisam-Rojer top seeds in Open de Nice

KARACHI: Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer will face the pair of James Cerretani of the United States and Victor Hanesco of Romania in the first round of Open de Nice. In the absence of Bryan brothers, they are the top seeds in the tournament, which kick started on Sunday in France....-AisamRojer, seeds-Aisam-Rojer top seeds in Open de Nice

Colts to undergo final trials for Europe tour

Junior team to play matche­s agains­t Hollan­d, German­y and Belgiu­m. A total of 26 players, attending the second phase of the training camp at the Naseer Bunda Stadium, will take part in the trials, says coach Saeed. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

KARACHI: Pakistan’s junior...-Colts, Europe, final, trials, undergo-Colts to undergo final trials for Europe tour

Tearful Beckham bids farewell

Former Englan­d captai­n ends career at PSG with win over Brest. Beckham helped PSG to their first league title since 1994 with a win over Lyon last week before announcing he would retire at the end of the season. PHOTO: AFP

PARIS: With the Beatles ringing in his ears and tears in...-Beckham, farewell, Tearful-Tearful Beckham bids farewell

Indian police say more players involved in fixing

NEW DELHI: Indian police said Sunday they had widened their probe into cricket spot-fixing after the arrest of three players and 11 bookmakers, warning that more teams were under the microscope.Test discard Shanthakumaran Sreesanth was among a trio of players from the Rajasthan Royals arrested...-fixing, Indian, involved, players, police-Indian police say more players involved in fixing

Li wins world title, completes grand slam

China player beats compat­riot Liu in World Table Tennis Champi­onship. Li added the world championship crown to her World Cup win in 2008 and the Olympic title last year. PHOTO: AFP

PARIS: China’s Li Xiaoxia claimed her maiden world championship title in Paris to complete a...-completes, Grand, title, World-Li wins world title, completes grand slam

budget 2013-14 Government of Pakistan Finance Division Islamabad

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The ministry of finance and planning commission in a meeting mulled over the budget allocations of various ministries including the ministry of defence.
Adviser ministry of finance, Asad Amin presiding over the meeting approved a 13...-budget 2013-2014 Government of Pakistan, budget Pakistan 2013-14, budget Pakistan education 2013-14, budget Pakistan health 2013-14, Call Circular, defence budget proposal 2013-14, Government of Pakistan Finance Division Islamabad, Pakistan budget 2013-14-budget 2013-14 Government of Pakistan Finance Division Islamabad

Cracks in structure of Taxila Museum

While visitors gaze in wonder through the glass showcasing the antique unrivaled collection of Gandhara Art in the Taxila Museum, its concerned managers are drawn to the new but worrying additions high up on the walls.
Roughly a year back, few cracks, thin as hairline fractures, had started...-Cracks in structure, Cracks in structure of Taxila Museum, Taxila Museum, Taxila Museum islamabad-Cracks in structure of Taxila Museum

First Pakistani woman Samina Baig scales Mount Everest

ISLAMABAD : The news about the first Pakistani woman summiting Mount Everest on Sunday morning spread like a wildfire.
Text messages congratulating every Pakistani started doing the rounds only half an hour after Samina Baig reached the top of the highest peak in the world at around 7:30am.
And...-First Pakistani woman, First Pakistani woman Samina Baig scales Mount Everest, First Pakistani woman scales Mount Everest, Mount Everest, Pakistani, Pakistani woman, Pakistani woman summiting Mount Everest, Samina Baig, spread like a wildfire, Woman-First Pakistani woman Samina Baig scales Mount Everest

Iran hosts first wind energy conference & exhibition in Tehran,

Iran’s Niroo [Energy] Research Institute (NRI) has hosted the first national conference and exhibition on wind energy in the capital, Tehran.

The conference focused on the Islamic Republic’s achievements in the field of energy ( Fuel Cells, Future Energy, Geothermal Energy, Human Power,...-Iran energy conference, Iran energy exhibition, Iran wind energy conference & exhibition in Tehran, Iran wind energy conference exhibition, Niroo (Energy) Research Institute (NRI)-Iran hosts first wind energy conference & exhibition in Tehran,

Low turnout, at 43 polling stations of re-polling at Karachi NA-250 Total vote and result ends elections 2013

KARACHI: Re-polling at 43 polling stations of Karachi NA-250 constituency concluded uneventfully at 5pm, reported Express News on Sunday.
Re-elections at two other provincial assembly constituencies, PS-112 and PS-113 also closed at the same time.
Around 86,316 voters were expected to cast...-boycotted, elections 2013, Karachi NA-250, Low turnout, MQM, polling stations, PPP, re-elections, re-polling, voters-Low turnout, at 43 polling stations of re-polling at Karachi NA-250 Total vote and result ends elections 2013

Trott and Root keep New Zealand at bay

LONDON: Jonathan Trott and Joe Root steadied England’s second innings after New Zealand struck twice with the new ball on the third day of the first Test at Lord’s on Saturday.At tea, England were 91 for two — a lead of 116 runs — with Trott 25 not out and Root 28 not out after the hosts...-Trott, Zealand-Trott and Root keep New Zealand at bay

New Fashion Concept Spanish fashion designer invented the world's first clothes-spray INSTANT SPRAY CLOTHING !

Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres invented the world’s first clothes-spray, which after application to the body can be removed, washed and worn again. Spray consists of special fibers mixed with polymers, so that the product obtained elastic and durable.
The New Fashion Concept: Designers...-CLOTHING spray, Fabric making with spray, INSTANT SPRAY CLOTHING, Spanish fashion designer, world's first clothes-spray-New Fashion Concept Spanish fashion designer invented the world's first clothes-spray INSTANT SPRAY CLOTHING !

Denmarks Hoyer-Larsen wins BWF presidency

KUALA LUMPUR: Denmark’s Olympic gold medalist Poul-Erik Hoyer-Larsen was elected on Saturday the new president of badminton’s world governing body and vowed to fight match-throwing that rocked the sport at the London Olympics.The 1996 Olympic men’s singles medalist was a clear favourite to...-Denmarks, HoyerLarsen, presidency-Denmarks Hoyer-Larsen wins BWF presidency

Manchester is red not blue

MANCHESTER: Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck said the reception the new Premier League champions got on their open-top bus victory parade proves the city is not dominated by fans from the blue half of town.A common misconception in footballing circles seems to be that people in Manchester...-Manchester-Manchester is red not blue

Azarenka sets up Williams final in Rome

ROME: World number one Serena Williams said she hoped to improve her game for the French Open after easing into the Rome Open final with a 6-3, 6-0 win over Simona Halep which ended the qualifier’s dream week in the Italian capital.Williams, the 15-times Grand Slam winner, stretched her run of...-Azarenka, final, Williams-Azarenka sets up Williams final in Rome

Despair over spread of spot-fixing cancer

NEW DELHI: The arrest of three Indian cricketers for spot-fixing has prompted new fears over the growing influence of betting mafias on the game in the subcontinent and despair about the “cancer” of corruption.Police behind the arrests say the trio were acting under orders from crime...-cancer, Despair, spotfixing, spread-Despair over spread of spot-fixing cancer

Ferguson set for final goodbye

LONDON: English football will witness the end of an era on Sunday (today) when Alex Ferguson takes charge of Manchester United for the 1,500th and final time in their last game of the season at West Bromwich Albion.Having waved goodbye to Old Trafford in an emotional 2-1 win over Swansea City...-Ferguson, final, goodbye-Ferguson set for final goodbye

Kings XI go down with a bang

DHARAMSALA, India: On the last day of Adam Gilchrist’s IPL career, another veteran, Azhar Mahmood, scored 80 off 44 balls to give Kings XI Punjab a consolation win over Mumbai Indians here on Sunday. Gilchrist, though, had the last word on the night. When Mumbai needed 51 off the last over,...-Kings-Kings XI go down with a bang

Brifs....

bits and piecesSix Customs players to play Thai Hockey LeagueKARACHI: Six players from Pakistan Custom Academy have been invited to play in the Thai Hockey League, which would will be played from May 21 to June 8 in Bangkok.International players Azlan Khan, Owais Khan, Syed Ale Hasan and Waqas...-Brifs-Brifs....

Wrestling revamps rules in survival bid

MOSCOW: The ancient sport of wrestling on Saturday agreed a wholesale shake-up of its rules to make the sport more attractive for spectators, in a desperate last throw of the dice to stave off the threat of being axed from the Olympics in 2020.The decision of the International Olympic...-revamps, rules, survival, Wrestling-Wrestling revamps rules in survival bid

Indian police say more players involved in fixing

Many more player­s and teams have now come under our micros­cope; the conspi­racy is much, much larger: Police­ Indian bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth practices during a training session at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on January 1, 2011 on the eve of the third test between...-fixing, Indian, involved, players, police-Indian police say more players involved in fixing

Warner in Twitter rant at journos

SYDNEY: Australian batsman David Warner is under investigation following comments on his Twitter account directed against two of the country’s leading cricket writers, Cricket Australia said on Saturday.Warner, who is playing in the Indian Premier League, began a fiery exchange via his Twitter...-journos, Twitter, Warner-Warner in Twitter rant at journos

Webber under pressure to deliver

LONDON: Mark Webber will be under pressure to produce his best at next weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix if he is to keep alive his hopes of retaining his seat with defending champions Red Bull next year.After a difficult, incident-filled start to the 2013 season, the 36-year-old Australian knows he...-deliver, pressure, under, Webber-Webber under pressure to deliver

NBP, PAF, KESC qualify for last eight

KARACHI: National Bank (NBP), Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and WAPDA qualified for the quarter-finals of the National Football Challenge Cup in Bahawalpur.In a Group D vital game on Saturday, NBP pushed Higher Education Commission (HEC) out of the event with a...-eight, qualify-NBP, PAF, KESC qualify for last eight

Pakistan eye better show against Scotland today

KARACHI: Pakistan may have thrashed underdogs Scotland by 96 runs in their first One-day International in Edinburgh on Friday but the tourists must be fully aware that their performance in the game was far from convincing.Apart from a captain’s knock of 83 by Misbah-ul-Haq and a 49-run...-against, better, Pakistan, Scotland, today-Pakistan eye better show against Scotland today

BCCI could press charges against tainted trio

NEW DELHI: N Srinivasan, the BCCI president, has said that “no punishment is too little” for the cricketers involved in the spot-fixing scandal.If S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan are proven guilty, the board will press legal charges if allowed, Srinivasan told an Indian news...-against, charges, could, press, tainted-BCCI could press charges against tainted trio

Mourinho, Ronaldo sent-off as Atletico stun Real

MADRID: Atletico Madrid won their 10th Spanish Cup on Friday when they beat bitter city rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in extra-time in a match which saw both Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo sent-off.Real had been unbeaten in the previous 25 meetings between the two sides dating back 14 years and...-Atletico, Mourinho, Ronaldo, sentoff-Mourinho, Ronaldo sent-off as Atletico stun Real

Raikkonen determined to bounce back

Lotus driver looks to put behind last year’s horror show at Monaco GP.  Raikkonen is confident Lotus will not repeat the mistakes they made last year in Monaco. PHOTO: AFP

Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen endured a torrid time at Monaco GP in 2012 and is determined to bounce back on the...-bounce, determined, Raikkonen-Raikkonen determined to bounce back

Football: Fulham's Asian tournament cancelled

The late cancel­lation leaves India, Pakist­an and Bangla­desh lookin­g to schedu­le new friend­lies in June.  The Fulham Football Club is based at Craven Cottage in West London. PHOTO: FulhamFC.com

Fulham on Wednesday confirmed that an international tournament...-Asian, cancelled, Football, Fulhams, tournament-Football: Fulham's Asian tournament cancelled

Pakistan eye winning route to Champions Trophy

Touris­ts kick off UK tour with ODI agains­t Scotla­nd today.  Misbah said the ODIs against Scotland and Ireland will prepare his players for the upcoming Champions Trophy. PHOTO: FILE AFP

KARACHI: Pakistan kick off their UK tour with a challenge from Scotland in the first...-Champions, Pakistan, route, trophy, winning-Pakistan eye winning route to Champions Trophy

National Taekwondo Championship: Army sweep medal table

Wins 21 gold medals in 25 events, sensor scorin­g techno­logy used for first time in Pakist­an.  A scene from one of the events on the final day (top); medallists on the podium. PHOTO: APP
ISLAMABAD: 
Pakistan Army swept the Korean Ambassador National Taekwondo Championship...-Championship, medal, National, sweep, Table, Taekwondo-National Taekwondo Championship: Army sweep medal table

Beckham to retire at end of season

Vetera­n PSG midfie­lder believ­es it is the ‘right time to finish career’.  Beckham, who is regarded as one of the most illustrious football players of the modern generation, announced his retirement yesterday. PHOTO: AFP

LONDON: David Beckham is to retire from...-Beckham, retire, season-Beckham to retire at end of season

Peoples Sports Complex may host AFC U16 event

KARACHI: People’s Sports Complex, Karachi, is likely to host the Group E slots of the 2014 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-16 Championship Qualifiers to be held in September.The AFC has allotted to Pakistan the Group E competitions involving Iran, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri...-Complex, event, Peoples, sports-Peoples Sports Complex may host AFC U16 event

‘Mercedes cannot afford to lose focus’

Hamilt­on urges team to improv­e perfor­mance ahead of Monaco GP.  Hamilton, who currently sits in fourth position in the drivers’ championship table, wants Mercedes to focus on improving race performance in Monaco. PHOTO: AFP

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has said that his...-afford, cannot, focus, Mercedes-‘Mercedes cannot afford to lose focus’

SHC issues notices over PCB chairmans appointment

KARACHI: Sindh High Court issued notices to Pakistan Cricket Board, Chairman PCB and deputy attorney general on a petition against the appointment of the PCB Chairman. Former Test cricketer Rashid Latif challenged the appointment of PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf submitting the appointment was made...-appointment, chairmans, issues, notices-SHC issues notices over PCB chairmans appointment

Djokovic storms into quarter-finals

ROME: Top seed Novak Djokovic played without ankle pain on Thursday in a routine 6-1, 6-4 defeat of Alexandr Dolgopolov for a quarter-final place at the Rome Masters, and then spared a thought for the injury plight of rival Andy Murray.Djokovic dispatched Dolgopolov in an hour, with five aces...-Djokovic, quarterfinals, storms-Djokovic storms into quarter-finals

Purdy takes title shot while Khan seeks future foe

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: England’s Lee Purdy has his first chance to fight for a world crown on Saturday (today) while countryman Amir Khan looks to another main event bout to see about future world title opportunities.Purdy will face International Boxing Federational welterweight champion...-future, Purdy, seeks, takes, title, while-Purdy takes title shot while Khan seeks future foe

Spot-fixing has tainted crickets image again

KARACHI: Former Test captain Zaheer Abbas has said that he was shocked by the Indian Premier League scandal involving Indian Test player S Sreesanth and two others — Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan.“What worries me is that this apparently is just the tip of the iceberg as fas as corruption...-again, crickets, image, spotfixing, tainted-Spot-fixing has tainted crickets image again

Aisam-Rojer exit Rome in second round

Double­s pair suffer anothe­r early exit after Madrid loss.  World number one Djokovic had no problems in defeating Dolgopolov as a straight-sets victory paved his way into the quarter-finals.

Pakistan tennis ace Aisamul Haq Qureshi and his Dutch doubles partner Jean-Julien Rojer...-AisamRojer, round, second-Aisam-Rojer exit Rome in second round

Another cricketer suspended in IPL spot-fixing case

NEW DELHI: A fourth player has been suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after authorities said on Friday he was among the bookmakers arrested by police along with three other cricketers for alleged spot-fixing in a domestic Twenty20 league tournament.“Mr. Amit Singh, a...-another, cricketer, spotfixing, suspended-Another cricketer suspended in IPL spot-fixing case

IPL investigation ‘Sweaty’ Sreesanth’s towel trouble

More than 20 people have also been arrest­ed all over India in connec­tion to the scanda­l for questi­oning.  Activists from Shiv Sena chant slogans as they demand the banning of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket tournament during a protest in New Delhi. PHOTO:...-investigation, Sreesanths, Sweaty, towel, trouble-IPL investigation ‘Sweaty’ Sreesanth’s towel trouble

Taylor rallies New Zealand top-order

LONDON: New Zealand’s Ross Taylor counter-attacked with the bat after James Anderson struck twice on his way to 300 Test wickets at Lord’s on Friday.New Zealand, at tea on the second day of the first Test, were 54 for two in reply to England’s first innings 232, a deficit of 178 runs.They...-rallies, Taylor, toporder, Zealand-Taylor rallies New Zealand top-order

Saeed, Fatima, Rehmani elected to key STA posts

KARACHI: Saeed Hai and Fatima Mir were on Thursday unanimously elected as president and secretary of the Sindh Tennis Association (STA).A total of 17 officials representing the various affiliated units of STA as well bodies like the Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) were present at the STA...-elected, Fatima, posts, Rehmani, Saeed-Saeed, Fatima, Rehmani elected to key STA posts

World Team Squash Championship: Pakistan asked to finalise squad by tomorrow

World govern­ing body unimpr­essed by PSF’s indeci­sion.  PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI: 
Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World Team Squash Championship is in the doldrums as the country’s squash federation has been given a deadline to finalise their team for the event...-asked, Championship, finalise, Pakistan, squad, Squash, tomorrow, World-World Team Squash Championship: Pakistan asked to finalise squad by tomorrow

Ji, Thompson share Mobile Bay LPGA lead

MOBILE, Alabama: South Korea’s Ji Eun-Hee fired a bogey-free seven-under 65 on Thursday to grab a share of the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic first-round lead alongside American Lexi Thompson.Thompson, trying to improve on her runner-up finish in the same tournament last year, had eight birdies and a...-Mobile, share, Thompson-Ji, Thompson share Mobile Bay LPGA lead

Europa League success proves nothing: Benitez

Chelse­a manage­r please­d with player­s’ commit­ment after win over Benfic­a.  “You do your job in six months and it changes nothing if you win or lose the final, in terms of what you’re trying to do,” says Benitez. PHOTO: AFP

AMSTERDAM: Rafael...-Benitez, Europa, League, nothing, proves, success-Europa League success proves nothing: Benitez

Retiring Fergie seeks anything but a quiet life

MANCHESTER: When Alex Ferguson wakes up on Monday morning without a Manchester United team to manage he will not be putting his feet up and settling into a quiet retirement.The 71-year-old Scot takes charge of his 1,500th and final United game at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday before stepping...-anything, Fergie, quiet, Retiring, seeks-Retiring Fergie seeks anything but a quiet life

China dominate world table tennis event

Defend­ing champi­on Zhang advanc­es to third round in Paris.  Chinese star Zhang was made to labour initially against an opponent ranked 75 places below him before easing to an 11-9, 13-15, 11-6, 11-5, 11-7 victory. PHOTO: AFP

PARIS: Defending world champion Zhang Jike...-China, dominate, event, Table, tennis, World-China dominate world table tennis event

Promoting sports among priorities

KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has said that promoting and patronising sports is among his priorities in the biggest metropolis of the country.He made these remarks as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of NBP Open National Juniors and Seniors Tennis Championship,...-among, priorities, Promoting, sports-Promoting sports among priorities

Captain Misbah leads from the front

Hits unbeat­en 83 as Pakist­an down Scotla­nd by 96 runs in openin­g ODI.  Misbah hit his 23rd ODI half-century and third in the last five matches in the format. PHOTO: FILE AFP

Captain Misbahul Haq starred as Pakistan downed Scotland by 96 runs in the first One-Day...-captain, front, leads, Misbah-Captain Misbah leads from the front

Azarenka sets up Serena final in Rome

Belaru­sian to meet world number one after straig­ht-sets win over Errani.  Azarenka beat Serena to win the Doha Open in February and the Belarusian will be hoping for a repeat performance against the world number one in Rome today. PHOTO: AFP
ROME: 
World number one Serena...-Azarenka, final, Serena-Azarenka sets up Serena final in Rome

Departmental players likely to suffer from PCB’s plan

Board mullin­g stagin­g inter-depart­mental T20 event in Ramaza­n.  If PCB wants to arrange a tournament it’s their call. But they shouldn’t bar all the departmental players from taking part in other tournaments, says an organizer. PHOTO: FILE

KARACHI: Several...-Departmental, likely, players, suffer-Departmental players likely to suffer from PCB’s plan

POA warns of grave consequences

KARACHI: While referring to the letter written by the Ministry of the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in which the ministry has requested the world sports body to recognise the interim committee, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) on Friday...-consequences, grave, warns-POA warns of grave consequences

Poorly treated Under-18 team stun Army

KARACHI: Striker Mansoor Khan’s lone goal guided National Under-18 team to a 1-0 victory over experienced Army in their Group C match of the National Football Challenge Cup at the Dring Stadium in Bahawalpur on Friday.Mansoor, who had played a key role in the title winning triumph of Pakistan...-Poorly, treated, Under18-Poorly treated Under-18 team stun Army

SOA takes Beach Games to court

KARACHI: Sindh Olympic Association (SOA) secretary Ahmed Ali Rajput on Friday said that his association will take the matter of illegally organising of Beach Games by a parallel SOA body under the banner of SOA Beach Games to court.Ahmed said that the legal body of SOA is headed by Faisal...-Beach, court, games, takes-SOA takes Beach Games to court

Arsenal, Tottenham battle for Champions League spot on final day

Wenger reliev­ed to contro­l Euro fight; Villas-Boas fears top-4 vow for Spurs.  Tottenham will hope their star performer Gareth Bale is on top of his game when they take on Sunderland today. PHOTO: AFP
NEWCASTLE: 
Arsene Wenger insists he would have been happy to see...-Arsenal, battle, Champions, final, League, Tottenham-Arsenal, Tottenham battle for Champions League spot on final day

Table tennis: Chinese quartet power into last 16

Reigni­ng champi­on Zhang sets up clash agains­t Gardos at world event.  PHOTO: FILE
PARIS: 
Reigning champion Zhang Jike of China eased through to the last 16 of the World Table Tennis Championships in Paris after seeing off compatriot Fan Zhendong.
The fourth seed and...-Chinese, power, quartet, Table, tennis-Table tennis: Chinese quartet power into last 16

Punjab end IPL campaign with impressive win

Mahmoo­d, Marsh score fiftie­s as Kings defeat Mumbai by 50 runs.  Cricketer Azhar Mahmood. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

Kings XI Punjab signed off in style as they ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign on a winning note with a 50-run win over Mumbai Indians yesterday.
Helped by...-campaign, impressive, Punjab-Punjab end IPL campaign with impressive win

My worst ever season, says Mourinho

Real Madrid boss disapp­ointed after loss agains­t Atleti­co in Spanis­h Cup final.  Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.
MADRID: 
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho described his side’s season as the worst of his trophy-laden, colourful career after Atletico Madrid...-Mourinho, season, worst-My worst ever season, says Mourinho

BCCI to discuss fixing scandal

NEW DELHI: A day after suspending three Rajasthan Royals cricketers who were arrested for their alleged involvement in spot-fixing during the IPL, the BCCI has convened an emergency meeting of its working committee, the panel responsible for its functioning, in Chennai on Sunday...-discuss, fixing, scandal-BCCI to discuss fixing scandal

English Premier League: Farewells take centre stage on final day

United take on West Brom, Everto­n tackle Chelse­a on season finale.  Tomorrow is the last time the football world will be seeing Alex Ferguson in the Manchester United dug out as the legendary manager bows out after an illustrious 26-year career. PHOTO: AFP

LONDON: With...-centre, English, Farewells, final, League, Premier, stage-English Premier League: Farewells take centre stage on final day

Djokovic crashes in Rome, ailing Sharapova pulls out

ROME: World No 1 Novak Djokovic crashed to defeat at the Rome Masters at the hands of big-serving Tomas Berdych on Friday while Maria Sharapova withdrew from the women’s event through illness.Berdych, who had beaten top-seeded Djokovic only once in their last 14 meetings, prevailed 2-6, 7-5,...-ailing, crashes, Djokovic, pulls, Sharapova-Djokovic crashes in Rome, ailing Sharapova pulls out

U18 football boys stun Army

Junior­s record 1-0 win at PFF Challe­nge Cup.  NBP thrashed Bahawalpur 4-0 after goals from Abdul Aziz, Atiq, Faisal Iqbal and Mohammad Ashfaq. PHOTO: FILE.

KARACHI: Mansoor Khan’s winner handed the national U18 side a stunning win against Army, as the Pakistan Football...-Football-U18 football boys stun Army

Briefs....

bits and piecesWorldwide Pairs Bridge Contest gets sponsorship By our correspondentKARACHI: Data Steel Pipeline Industries, one of the major supporters of mind sports in the country, will be sponsoring the upcoming Worldwide Pairs Bridge Contest to be held next month. A spokesman of the Mind...-Briefs-Briefs....

Briefs...

bits and piecesWorldwide Pairs Bridge Contest gets sponsorship By our correspondentKARACHI: Data Steel Pipeline Industries, one of the major supporters of mind sports in the country, will be sponsoring the upcoming Worldwide Pairs Bridge Contest to be held next month. A spokesman of the Mind...-Briefs-Briefs...

Djokovic suffers shock exit

Big-servin­g Berdyc­h beats world number one in thrill­ing three-setter.  “I lost this game by myself. I just lost a bit of concentration. I started playing more defensively,” says Djokovic. PHOTO: AFP

ROME: Big-serving Czech Tomas Berdych caused the first major...-Djokovic, shock, suffers-Djokovic suffers shock exit

Pak squash players: shine as juniors, fail as seniors

KARACHI: The focus of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) on junior players is proving unproductive because when these youngsters play at senior level they fail miserably. No senior player has been able to win an award even at the Asian level since 2003. In the last 12 years, Mansoor Zaman was the...-juniors, players, Seniors, shine, Squash-Pak squash players: shine as juniors, fail as seniors

Becks prepares to sign off, Euro fight intensifies

PARIS: David Beckham is set to steal many of the headlines in Ligue 1 this weekend as he prepares to make the penultimate appearance of his glittering career for Paris Saint-Germain, while elsewhere the battle for France’s final Champions League qualifying berth intensifies.After wrapping up...-Becks, fight, intensifies, prepares-Becks prepares to sign off, Euro fight intensifies

Misbah stars as Pakistan thrash Scotland

EDINBURGH: Pakistan began their tour of England on a good note, registering a 96-run win over Scotland in the first ODI between the two sides here on Friday. Pakistan successfully defended a total of 231 for 7, as Scotland went down to the bowling of Saeed Ajmal and Junaid Khan. Chasing 232,...-Misbah, Pakistan, Scotland, stars, thrash-Misbah stars as Pakistan thrash Scotland

Marshals dispute account of Woods issue

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida: Two marshals say Tiger Woods never said anything to them about whether Sergio Garcia had played his shot at The Players Championship. Two other marshals disputed that account, one of them saying he told Woods that Garcia had already hit on the second hole. In the days...-account, dispute, issue, Marshals, Woods-Marshals dispute account of Woods issue

Cavendish claims fourth win at Giro, Wiggins out

CHERASCO, Italy: Mark Cavendish claimed his fourth win of the 96th Giro d’Italia on Friday after sprinting to victory in the 13th stage, at 254 km the longest of the race, from Busseto to Cherasco.Italian Vincenzo Nibali remained in the race leader’s pink jersey with Australia’s Cadel...-Cavendish, claims, fourth, Wiggins-Cavendish claims fourth win at Giro, Wiggins out

Aisam-Rojer crash out

KARACHI: Fourth seed Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and his partner Jean-Julien Rojer lost in the pre-quarters stage of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, in Italy, on Thursday. Aisam-Rojer, who were given bye in the first round of this ATP Masters tournament, were beaten by unseeded Czech pair of T...-AisamRojer, crash-Aisam-Rojer crash out

Bayern eye more records in league finale

Champi­ons League finali­sts aim for 20 Bundes­liga laurel­s on final day.  Bayern Munich’s coach Jupp Heynckes to end his German league career at the club where he began in 1963. PHOTO: AFP

BERLIN: Bayern Munich wrap up their record-breaking Bundesliga season...-Bayern, finale, League, records-Bayern eye more records in league finale

IPL spot-fixing: ICC urged to safeguard cricket’s sanctity

Pakist­an frater­nity calls for anti-corrup­tion measur­es, not just punish­ments.  The cash-rich event has gained in popularity due to the participation of star players like Chris Gayle, Shane Watson and Jacques Kallis among others. PHOTO: BCCI
KARACHI: 
Armed with...-crickets, safeguard, sanctity, spotfixing, urged-IPL spot-fixing: ICC urged to safeguard cricket’s sanctity

PSF email account hacked

KARACHI: The official email of Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) got hacked on Friday. The official email account of Punjab Squash Association had been hacked just a week ago. This shows that the authorities have compromised the security of their official emails, through which they have to...-account, email, hacked-PSF email account hacked

Public Display of Original Artefacts at Museum,

Judging from the nervousness of museum director Mohammad Shah Bukhari, one could understand the risk involved in putting on display the rare artefacts and ornaments. “It is for the first time that I am taking these out for the public at the National Museum of Pakistan,” the museum director...-Public Display, Public Display of Original Artefacts at Museum-Public Display of Original Artefacts at Museum,

British Council tribute to Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Mirza Ghalib

Provincial Minister for Food and Agriculture Qaisar Zulfiqar Khan on Friday said that the government was taking all possible measures for the promotion of art and culture and to encourage those related with the field.
 
He was speaking at a function arranged by the British Council Alumni...-British Council tribute, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Mirza Ghalib-British Council tribute to Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Mirza Ghalib

Special Exhibition to Celebrate the International Museum Day

National Museum Karachi has arranged a special exhibition to celebrate the International Museum Day on May 17. The rare collection of the museum would be put on display in the exhibition to be opened for public from May 18 to May 31.
(Frontierpost)
-International Museum Day, International Museum Day 2013, Museum Day, special exhibition, Special Exhibition to Celebrate the International Museum Day-Special Exhibition to Celebrate the International Museum Day

Creates Cultural Diorama on Saudi Arabia

Lok Virsa, Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, here on Thursday created a cultural diorama on Saudi Arabia “Al-Ghadeer” at Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology (PNME).
For this purpose, Lok Virsa has allocated a spacious hall of 30×30 feet within PNME, Heritage...--Creates Cultural Diorama on Saudi Arabia

Create Cultural Diorama on Saudi Arabia at Shakarparian

Lok Virsa, Ministry of National Heritage & Integration, is creating a cultural diorama on Saudi Arabia “Al-Ghadeer” at the Pakistan National Museum of Ethnology, popularly known as Heritage Museum at Shakarparian.
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Art in all its simplicity at Canvas Art Gallery

There are no apparently senseless blobs of clashing colours, no symbols that require of one to resort to mental acrobatics to fathom as to what it could be all about. They are plain and simple paintings in black and white, gouache on wasli, and their beauty lies in their simplicity and also...-accomplished Pakistani, art events, Art in all its simplicity, Art in all its simplicity at Canvas Art Gallery, art of Ayaz Jokhio, art show by Ayaz Jokhio, artist Ayaz Jokhio, Artists, AYAZ JOKHIO, Ayaz Jokhio artist, blobs of clashing colours, calligraphy, canvas, canvas art, Canvas Art Gallery, canvas gallery, canvasartgallery, Ceramics, cultural paintings, exhibitin at canvas galelry, exhibition of artist Ayaz Jokhio works, international events, landscape, miniature, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes at canvas gallery, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes by Ayaz Jokhio, oil colour, painters, painting exhibitino at canvas gallery, painting of Ayaz Jokhio, pakart, pakart.org, pakistan art, pakistani art, pakistani artist Ayaz Jokhio, pakistani artists, pakistani painters, pakistani paintings, pastel colors, pen work, portrait, Professional Artist, solo show by Ayaz Jokhio, South Asian artists, still life, water colors-Art in all its simplicity at Canvas Art Gallery

US and Pakistani Artists Exhibition

US Ambassador Richard Olson praised the collaborative work of US and Pakistani artists at the opening of an exhibition at a local hotel.
The exhibition entitled, “What Remains are Children’s Lullabies,” features the artwork of two US and four Pakistani artists who collaborated over the...-features the artwork, Pakistani Artists Exhibition, US and Pakistani Artists Exhibition, What Remains are Children’s Lullabies-US and Pakistani Artists Exhibition

Book Launching "Profiles of South Asian States"

US forces were not completely pulling out of Afghanistan as 10,000 to 15,000 troops would remain in the battle-ridden country, Pakistan must adopt a wise policy on the issue, said speakers at the launching of a book “Profiles of South Asian States” by Centre for South Asian Studies director,...-book, book fair, Book Launch, book launched, Book launching, Book Launching Profiles of South Asian States, Book Profiles of South Asian States, Book review, books, Centre for South Asian Studies director, Pak Books, pakart, pakart.org, pakistan art, Pakistan books, pakistani art, pakistani books, pakistani paintings, Prof Dr Umbreen Javaid, Profiles of South Asian States-Book Launching "Profiles of South Asian States"

Plants vs. Zombies Update Gives 200,000 Coins Free to Each Player

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Plants vs. Zombies has received an update that gives each player 200,000 coins for free.
Get ready to soil your plants as a mob of fun-loving zombies is about to invade your...-FUN-DEAD LEVELS, Plants vs. Zombies Update, SMASHING FUN, zombie-zapping plants-Plants vs. Zombies Update Gives 200,000 Coins Free to Each Player

Watch the Google I/O 2013 conference Keynote Here [Video]

Google is live streaming its Google I/O 2013 conference keynote starting at 12:00 pm EST today.
The company is expected to announce several new products including a just leaked revamp to Google Maps and a music subscription service.
Take a look below…

-Google I/O 2013 conference Keynote, Google Map, music subscription service, new products including-Watch the Google I/O 2013 conference Keynote Here [Video]

Apple Says e-book Publisher Agreements Were Reached Through Tough Talks Not Collusion differently for each publishe

Apple says that its agreements with e-book publishers were formed via tough talks rather than collusion, reports Reuters. The company says negotiations with publishers were held separately and agreements were crafted differently for each publisher.
The Justice Department is accusing Apple and...-agreements, Apple e-book Publisher, each publisher, publisher CEO, Talks Not Collusion differently-Apple Says e-book Publisher Agreements Were Reached Through Tough Talks Not Collusion differently for each publishe

Google Announces Google Play Game Services for Android and iOS corresponding REST APIs, with libraries for JavaScript, Java, Python, Go, Dart, PHP,

Google has announced the launch of Google Play Game Services to bring achievements, leaderboards, multiplayer, cloud game saving, and more to Android and iOS devices.
With game services, you can incorporate:
? Achievements that increase engagement and promote different styles of play.
? Social...-and a native, Android and iOS, Dart, Go, Google Announces, Google Play Game Services, iOS SDK, IPhone and iPad games, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python, REST APIs, SDK for Android, with libraries-Google Announces Google Play Game Services for Android and iOS corresponding REST APIs, with libraries for JavaScript, Java, Python, Go, Dart, PHP,

DIRECTV iPhone App Gets Voice Search

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Version: 2.5.0
Size: 32.2 MB
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Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th...--DIRECTV iPhone App Gets Voice Search

JackThreads Launches App for iPad for fashion and lifestyle

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Released: May 13, 2013
Version: 1.0
Size: 17.4 MB
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Seller: Thrillist
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Requirements: Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later.

 
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New Version of Google Maps Accidentally Leaked Ahead of Unveiling New Google Maps Sign-up Page Goes Live Briefly, Reveals All Sorts of New Details

New Google Maps Sign-up Page Goes Live Briefly, Reveals All Sorts of New Details
Google accidentally leaked a new version of Google Maps ahead of its expected unveiling today at Google I/O, reports Droid-Life.
Tonight (the night before I/O), the sign-up for this new Google Maps was live...-All Sorts of New Details, Goes Live Briefly, New Google Maps apps, New Version of Google Maps, Reveals, Sign-up Page-New Version of Google Maps Accidentally Leaked Ahead of Unveiling New Google Maps Sign-up Page Goes Live Briefly, Reveals All Sorts of New Details

Yahoo! Mail App Gets AirPrint Support

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The Yahoo! Mail app for iOS has been updated with AirPrint support.
Stay connected
• Access your inbox in just one tap
• Receive automatic notifications for new messages
• Quickly scan messages in your inbox with...-Gets AirPrint Support, iPhone and iPad, Yahoo! Mail App-Yahoo! Mail App Gets AirPrint Support

Football: Fulham's Asian tournament cancelled

The late cancel­lation leaves India, Pakist­an and Bangla­desh lookin­g to schedu­le new friend­lies in June. The Fulham Football Club is based at Craven Cottage in West London. PHOTO: FulhamFC.com Fulham on Wednesday confirmed that an international tournament between India, Pakistan and...-Asian, cancelled, Football, Fulhams, tournament-Football: Fulham's Asian tournament cancelled

Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes by Ayaz Jokhio

It is no mean feat to push boundaries in any field, leave alone art because it implies swimming against the tide and doing what one feels like doing. Sometimes financial and social challenges make artists buckle under pressure and create art that doesn’t often come from the heart (though that...-accomplished Pakistani, art events, art of Ayaz Jokhio, art show by Ayaz Jokhio, artist Ayaz Jokhio, Artists, AYAZ JOKHIO, Ayaz Jokhio artist, calligraphy, canvas, canvas art, Canvas Art Gallery, canvas gallery, canvasartgallery, Ceramics, cultural paintings, exhibitin at canvas galelry, international events, landscape, miniature, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes at canvas gallery, Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes by Ayaz Jokhio, oil colour, painters, painting exhibitino at canvas gallery, painting of Ayaz Jokhio, pakart, pakart.org, pakistan art, pakistani art, pakistani artist Ayaz Jokhio, pakistani artists, pakistani painters, pakistani paintings, pastel colors, pen work, portrait, Professional Artist, solo show by Ayaz Jokhio, South Asian artists, still life, water colors-Non-Commissioned Portraits and Landscapes by Ayaz Jokhio

Tolerance by Faiza Shaikh

VM art gallery has organised a colourful painting exhibition titled ‘Tolerance’ by Faiza Shaikh, featuring philosophy and Sufi poetry. Almost 23 paintings are on display at the gallery.
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Art to the Artist Natasha Iqbal

Art to the artist Natasha Iqbal is creation, dawn of a thought process. “It’s a vast genre. I believe art is present in everything: the art of talking, the art of cooking, the art of carrying yourself. And then, there are the visual arts, the performing arts and many other forms,” Natasha...-Art is just like a walk, art of Natasha Iqbal, art of talking, Art to the Artist, Art to the Artist Natasha Iqbal, artist Natasha Iqbal, creating a piece of art, Natasha Iqbal, true artist, who makes art-Art to the Artist Natasha Iqbal