ISLAMABAD – JUI-F chief Fazalur Rahman Thursday expressed his ‘serious reservations’ to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over PML-N’s presidential nominee Mamnoon Hussain, in a meeting at PM House. The head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), which is a partner in ruling coalition, complained that they had not been taken on board on this matter. Had they been consulted on the candidate’s name earlier, they would have presented more worthy options, JUI-F spokesperson Jan Achakzai quoted Fazl as telling Nawaz.
PM’s aviation adviser steps down
ISLAMABAD – Prime minister’s adviser on aviation, Shujaat Azeem, has resigned against the backdrop of some cases pending with the Supreme Court involving his dual nationality, court martial in Pakistan Air Force and association with Royal Airport Services.
Chelsea rout Indonesia All stars 8-1
JAKARTA: Chelsea turned on the style in an 8-1 rout of Indonesia All-Stars Thursday as they completed their Asian tour with a 100 percent record under returning manager Jose Mourinho. Two belters from Brazilian midfielder Ramires and another brace from back-from-loan striker Romelu Lukaku swelled the Chelsea scoreline, as Indonesia’s lone score came from a late Tomas Kalas own goal.
PM Nawaz, Olson discuss Pak-US relations
ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Richard Olson called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here on Friday. During the meeting, Prime Minister Sharif and Ambassador Olson discussed Pak-US relations and cooperation in the war against terrorism. Prime Minister Sharif said Pakistan desired strong and cooperative relationship with the US and would support an initiative for peace in Afghanistan while reiterating Islamabad’s commitment to all initiatives designed to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Lyari children dazzle art lovers
KARACHI, July 25: They may be living in an area where turbulence has become an unavoidable occurrence but nothing can throw a spanner in their works. It was a visual and cerebral treat witnessing art exhibits created by students of Lyari’s Kiran School and handmade products made by their mothers at a one-day exhibition at the Koel Art Gallery on Thursday.
Taxi drivers killing case should be decided within 30 days: SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court while hearing the suo moto case of a taxi drivers killing by Rangers has ordered that a challan (charge sheet) should be registered and the case be decided within 30 days. During proceedings of the case, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry remarked that there was no difference between this killing and that of Sarfaraz Shah.
Ousted Egypt president detained over Hamas contact
CAIRO: An investigating judge has ordered the detention of Egypt’s ousted president over alleged contacts with Hamas to help in his escape from prison in 2011, the official state news agency reported Friday in the first official word on his status since a military coup on July 3. The MENA news agency said Mohammed Morsi has been detained for 15 days for investigation into the charges. His detention can be extended as the inquiry continues.
Bush Sr shaves head in support of leukemia boy
DALLAS : Former US President George HW Bush shaved his salt and pepper comb-over locks in solidarity with a 2-year-old boy who lost his hair from leukemia treatments, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. Bush, 89, and members of his security detail, shaved their heads to support Patrick, the son of one of Bush’s security detail. Photos released by Bush’s office show 26 other security staff posing with Bush and Patrick, all of whom have only a light dust of peach fuzz atop their heads. The last name of the boy was withheld at the request of his family.
JK Rowling’s ‘secret’ novel tops book charts
JK Rowling’s “secret” crime novel has topped book charts after it was revealed she had written it under a pseudonym. The Harry Potter novelist published the book – The Cuckoo’s Calling – as Robert Galbraith. The book had sold less than 500 copies before the secret emerged in the Sunday Times, according to Nielsen BookScan’s figures.
China’s economic growth at 7.5% in April to June period
China’s economic growth slowed in the April to June period, the second straight quarter of weaker expansion. The world’s second biggest economy grew by 7.5% compared to the previous year, down from 7.7% in the January to March period, data showed. The figures were in line with analyst expectations. After decades of blistering growth in China, analysts say authorities now seem ready to accept a slower pace of expansion.
