PORT OF SPAIN: India overcame Sri Lanka and the almost continuous threat of inclement weather on Tuesday at Queen’s Park Oval to advance to the final of the Tri-Nation Series two days later against the same opponents. In yet another match in Trinidad severely affected by rain, the World Cup and Champions Trophy holders battled to 119 for three off 29 overs before a torrential downpour just before midday seemed set to force the match into a reserve day.
Missile plan to go ahead despite test failure: US
WASHINGTON: The US military will go ahead with the deployment of a missile defense system in Alaska despite the recent test failure of an interceptor missile, officials said Tuesday. Pentagon spokesman George Little said the unsuccessful test on Friday of a Ground Based Interceptor (GBI) was no reason to scrap deployment of the weapons in Alaska.“The test on Friday was not a success and it’s being reviewed to see what went wrong,” Little said.“But we maintain that we have a robust defense system in place to defend the United States and her allies from a range of threats.
Algeria keen to Expand relations With Pakistan
Dr. Ahmed Benflis:
51st Anniversary of Restoration, National sovereignty, and Independence of Algeria, (1962 to 2013)
Algeria is celebrating 51st Anniversary of Restoration, national sovereignty and independence. Ambassador of Algeria to Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Ahmed Benflis issued a special message on this special occasion. The full text of the message of the ambassador is given below for readers interest. For the 5th consecutive time, from the land of the brotherly Pakistan, I have the opportunity to write few words on the glorious and great occasion that signifies the greatness of the Algerian people. It is the 51st anniversary of the restoration of Algerian sovereignty and dignity on its sacred land after long years of struggle against the French colonists.
Nanga Parbat Tragedy; Who let the killers out?
Tazeen Akhtar
Who let the dogs out – that is a very famous song. We recalled it when we were thinking about Who killed the foreign mountaineers at Nanga Parbat base camp. Our question is not very different than that . That is ”who let the killers out?”That is the main issue being discussed in diplomatic circles of Islamabad. Everyone has one’s own story. But we have an analysis on the basis of common sense in the well scenario of the situation, some information about the procedure of mountaineering in Pakistan and some details about the area of the incident.
Australia India nuclear power deal and Pakistan
The power issue is at the center stage of debate. Almost every country is shaping up its energy policy to meet its growing power needs. So are Pakistan and India. Australia and India have agreed in principle on nuclear energy co-operation deal. And if everything goes as planned, Australia would begin exporting uranium to India in less than two year time. Australia has got 40 per cent of the world uranium deposits and is gearing up its exploration to capitalize on the growing Asian energy market. On other hand the nuclear capable Pakistan, faced with acute power shortage, is watching all this from sidelines with a pinch of salt and with no clear-cut roadmap in hand to handle the crises.
30 Years of Pak-Korea Relations and On…
By: Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani
The year 2013 is of special significance as Korea and Pakistan celebrate 45 years of establishment of diplomatic relations since 1968 at Consul General level and 30 years at Ambassadorial level. Korea & Pakistan established their official diplomatic relations in 1968 and Mr. Oh Jee-hee was first Korean Ambassador to Pakistan. Since then the relationship between both Asian nations grew in the best interest of the people of both the nations whereas interactions were made at various official and non-official level to encourage socio-economic uplifts. As a result of good relationships, Pakistan being a responsible nation, supported the resolution on Korea in the United Nation during Korean War and also became member of the UN Commission on Korea.
IRAN ELECTION Hassan Rohani: expectations and Qualms
By: Muhammad Mehdi
It was the blackest day in the history of Arab and Islam. The day was marked as ominous as that day Islamic hardliners, worst hostile to then Saudi government, illegally occupied Masjid-ul-Haram. Renowned US journalistYaroslav Trofimov narrated in his book “The Siege of Macca” Saudi Government disconnected all sort of communication links to keep the world in oblivion about the gruesome incident. Hence, neither Saudi Radio nor Television could broadcast and air any news to inform all and Sundry even the International community.
EU: Croatia, the 28th
Noman Alam
Croatians can already think themselves smart, EU haven’t repeated the mistakes it did with Romania and Bulgaria’s speedy integration which resulted a flood of nearly a million people into the western countries. Accession of Croatia can be named a very “smooth drive” into the EU family of 28 countries already.
British PM’s Pakistan visit: some musings
British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Pakistan visit was primarily meant to greet new government of Nawaz Sharif. The joint press conference of both David Cameron and Nawaz Sharif on June 30 was focused on strengthening of bilateral relations, especially in the fields of politics; economy and regional peace. On the sidelines of the official meetings both sides also discussed political transition in Afghanistan besides holding a threadbare discussion on the issue of Taliban’s office in Doha.
IMF talks: No compromise on national interests, says Dar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said late on Monday that there would be no compromise over national interests adding that positive developments took place during talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan, DNA reported.The senior Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) leader added that Pakistan was a member of the IMF and had every right to apply for a package and that application for a loan did not amount to beggary.Dar further said that no new taxes would be acceptable to Pakistan.He said that Pakistan had the option to either default or apply for a loan and expressed hopes that every new day was better than the previous.
