TOKYO: Japan and France agreed on Friday to deepen their cooperation on nuclear technology and to discuss joint development of military equipment, vowing to raise the tenor of their partnership.Visiting French President Francois Hollande and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe issued a joint statement pledging to prevent nuclear proliferation while raising safety standards for nuclear energy.
IMTIAZ HUSSAIN ABBASI: A Businessman Par Excellence
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Chairman Imtiaz Super Market talks to Centreline & DNA
Chairman Imtiaz Super Market gave an exclusive interview to Centreline and DNA. Imtiaz Hussain rose to the pinnacles of fame by dint of his hard work. He shared some of the details as to how he achieved so many successes in his life. Excerpts from his interview are produced here for people’s interest.
Newly elected govt to present its first Federal Budget on June 12
ISLAMABAD: The newly elected government of Pakistan Muslim League-N is all set to present its very first Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2013-14 on June 12 (Wednesday).The sources of Finance Ministry told DNA that the Federal Finance Minister will present the next year’s budget during special session of National Assembly on June 12, following its approval by the Federal Cabinet.
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Ambassador of Palestine talks to Centreline and DNA
Mr. Walid A.M. Abu Ali Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan gave an exclusive interview to Centreline and Diplomatic News Agency (DNA). The ambassador, who is keen to further promote brotherly relations between the two countries, dilated, in detail, upon various aspect of this friendship and mutual cooperation. He also talked about role of OIC, Arab League etc viz a viz Palestine issue.
Challenges for the new govt
PML N President Nawaz Shairf has taken charge of the office for the third time. First time in the political history of Pakistan it has happened that a politician returns to the office of the prime minister for third time – thanks to eighteen amendment through which way was paved for the third time prime ministership. As per the original text of 1973 constitution a person could become prime minister only twice.
High doses of common painkillers increase heart attack risks
ISLAMABAD: Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is “equally hazardous” in terms of heart attack risk as use of the drug Vioxx, which was withdrawn due to its potential dangers, researchers said. Presenting the results of a large international study into a class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the researchers said high doses of them increase the risk of a major vascular event -a heart attack, stroke or dying from cardiovascular disease by around a thirdm, Fox News Reported.
Clarke doubtful for Champions Trophy opener
LONDON: Australia captain Michael Clarke is doubtful for his side’s Champions Trophy opener against hosts England this weekend after missing Tuesday’s warm-up match against India in Cardiff with a recurrence of his longstanding back problem.“Michael is still experiencing some lower back pain and as such is not fit for the warm-up game against India today (Tuesday),” said Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris.
“He will head to London tomorrow (Wednesday) for specialist treatment and a decision on his fitness for the next game will be made in due course.”
Grenade blast wounds six in Indian-administered Kashmir
SRINAGAR: An Indian policeman and five others were injured in a grenade attack Tuesday by suspected militants on army vehicles in Indian-administered Kashmir, police said. “Militants hurled a grenade at two army vehicles that were parked along the highway injuring a head constable and five civilians,” superintendent of police, Ramesh Jala, told DNA over the phone.
Indian actress Jiah Khan commits suicide
MUMBAI: Indian actress Jiah Khan has committed suicide at her residence, Indian media reports said on Monday night. Khan, 25, was reported to have hung herself inside her house in Mumbai.”She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regarding projects,” Times of India quoted sources close to the actress as saying.
