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Shahensha-e-ghazal Mehdi Hasan

Shahensha-e-ghazal Mehdi Hasan

Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:30

Lata Mangeshkar's highly laudatory remarks:" Mehdi Hasan kay galay mein bhagwan bolta hai", in the early seventies, had hardly surprised an average Pakistani, because they know the greatness of their most prominent play-back singer. Mehdi Hasan's illustrious singing ...

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Study says gas heaters trigger asthma

Study says gas heaters trigger asthma

Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:13

Use of natural gas-powered heaters, ovens and cooking stoves in the home may worsen asthma symptoms in preschoolers. Any household device that uses natural gas, especially one that is improperly vented, can release nitrogen dioxide into ...

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Younis Predicts Tough Future For Oz

Younis Predicts Tough Future For Oz

Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:07

Former Pakistan paceman Waqar Younis has painted a bleak picture of Australia's cricketing future, predicting further hardship for Ricky Ponting's team as they desperately attempt to hang on to their world champion status. Despite Australia making a decent ...

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Mushtaq set to join England setup as spin coach

Mushtaq set to join England setup as spin coach

Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:00

Former Pakistan legspinner Mushtaq Ahmed said he could start as England's spin-bowling coach from next month after being asked by head coach Peter Moores to help develop the team's options. The 38-year-old Mushtaq, who was on Pakistan's World ...

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Economy won't suffer after loan: Tarin tells Senate

Economy won’t suffer after loan: Tarin tells Senate

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:48

Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance, Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday said that Pakistan would avail the IMF loan facility on its own terms and conditions, negating the notion that our economy would suffer after IMF facility. Giving a ...

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World oil prices higher in Asian trade

World oil prices higher in Asian trade

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:44

World oil prices neared 70 dollars a barrel in Asian trade on Thursday, extending gains after a cut in US interest rates powered a rally in global stock markets. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for December ...

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Chauhdry brothers displeased over rumors regarding party leadership

Chauhdry brothers displeased over rumors regarding party leadership

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:40

Central and provincial leadership of PML-Q has taken strict notice of the rumors from some party leaders regarding parting of Chauhdry brothers from party leadership , being replaced by Pervez Musharraf as the head of PML-Q. While clarifying, ...

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PML-N to take out rallies on Nov 3

PML-N to take out rallies on Nov 3

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:31

Head of PML-N Mian Nawaz Sharif has announced to observe Nov 3 as the solidarity day with the sacked judiciary and has instructed the party workers to participate in lawyers' activities ...

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Swat: Militants to release 58 abductees today

Swat: Militants to release 58 abductees today

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:26

Security forces continued operation against miscreants and militants in various areas of Swat district on Thursday too. Forces targeted militants’ suspected hideouts in Sarseeni and Matta tehsils with cannon fire. Curfew has also been imposed in Brem Pul and ...

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Iftikhar's issue cannot be resolved on roads: Naek

Iftikhar’s issue cannot be resolved on roads: Naek

Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:19

Federal Law Minister Farooq H. Naek congratulating the newly elected President of Supreme Court Bar Association Ali Ahmad Kurd said the restoration of deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry is a constitutional issue which can not be ...

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