Author Archives: Reuters
2nd May, 2013
Elections optimism boosts Pakistani stocks
The KSE-100 index ended 52.11 points higher at 19,034.53 points due to emerging clarity and optimism about timely elections on May 11.
The KSE-100 index ended 52.11 points higher at 19,034.53 points due to emerging clarity and optimism about timely elections on May 11.
2nd May, 2013
Pakistan’s forex reserves fall to $11.764 bn
Remittances rose 6.35 per cent to $10.35 billion in the first nine months of the 2012/13 fiscal year, from $9.73 billion in the same period last year.
Remittances rose 6.35 per cent to $10.35 billion in the first nine months of the 2012/13 fiscal year, from $9.73 billion in the same period last year.
2nd May, 2013
Pakistan inflation eases to 5.8 per cent
Pakistan’s inflation rate eased to 5.8 per cent in April year-on-year, from 6.57 per cent in March, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
Pakistan’s inflation rate eased to 5.8 per cent in April year-on-year, from 6.57 per cent in March, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
2nd May, 2013
Local mayor suspended as Bangladesh disaster toll climbs to 430
The scale of the April 24 disaster has prompted a worldwide outcry at poor safety and pay in many factories making clothes for Western brands,
The scale of the April 24 disaster has prompted a worldwide outcry at poor safety and pay in many factories making clothes for Western brands,
2nd May, 2013
Native American tribe to dub ‘Star Wars’ in Navajo
The Navajo-dubbed 'Star Wars' will hopefully preserve the traditional language spoken by about 170,000 people.
The Navajo-dubbed 'Star Wars' will hopefully preserve the traditional language spoken by about 170,000 people.
2nd May, 2013
Beyonce, J.Lo to headline London charity concert for women
It could fund at least 120 projects supporting girls and women if all the tickets are sold.
It could fund at least 120 projects supporting girls and women if all the tickets are sold.
2nd May, 2013
Dibakar Banerjee adapts Satyajit Ray story for ‘Bombay Talkies’
Banerjee shed light on the history of Indian cinema with Ray's short story.
Banerjee shed light on the history of Indian cinema with Ray's short story.
2nd May, 2013
A minute with Indian director Anurag Kashyap on ‘Bombay Talkies’
He spoke to about “Bombay Talkies”, his awkward relationship with Indian cinema's most famous actor...
He spoke to about “Bombay Talkies”, his awkward relationship with Indian cinema's most famous actor...
2nd May, 2013
Bayern thrash Barcelona to set up all-German final
Bayern routed Barcelona 3-0 to secure a crushing 7-0 aggregate success.
Bayern routed Barcelona 3-0 to secure a crushing 7-0 aggregate success.
1st May, 2013
Mourinho slams referee after Real’s Europe exit
“I have spoken to him (Webb) already and he didn't give Mats Hummels a red card so that Mats Hummels can play in the final."
“I have spoken to him (Webb) already and he didn't give Mats Hummels a red card so that Mats Hummels can play in the final."
1st May, 2013
Trent who? Pakistan baffled by new batting coach
"I am surprised how the PCB chose him when his credentials are not known.”
"I am surprised how the PCB chose him when his credentials are not known.”
1st May, 2013
ITF reject Pakistan appeal over Davis Cup elimination
ITF's Davis Cup Committee upheld the referee's decision to award the tie to New Zealand.
ITF's Davis Cup Committee upheld the referee's decision to award the tie to New Zealand.
1st May, 2013
Korean rapper Psy’s story immortalised in comic book
The comic covers the decade of Psy's pre-Gangnam career, his later fame and the origins of his video and dance.
The comic covers the decade of Psy's pre-Gangnam career, his later fame and the origins of his video and dance.
1st May, 2013
Obama renews vow to close Guantanamo detention camp
Obama lamented the status quo, which has kept most prisoners in detention without trial or charge since the prison was set up.
Obama lamented the status quo, which has kept most prisoners in detention without trial or charge since the prison was set up.
30th April, 2013
‘Ali loves to watch the old Ali’
“That's his favorite pastime. He loves to watch himself. He loves it.”
“That's his favorite pastime. He loves to watch himself. He loves it.”
30th April, 2013
Pakistani stocks close higher, rupee steady
The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.85 percent, or 159.57 points, higher at 18,982.42 points.
The Karachi Stock Exchange's (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.85 percent, or 159.57 points, higher at 18,982.42 points.
30th April, 2013
A look at Jalozai camp as elections edge closer
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis in the country’s restive tribal areas have been displaced by fighting between the military and the Taliban and living in…
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis in the country’s restive tribal areas have been displaced by fighting between the military and the Taliban and living in…
30th April, 2013
Dutch King Willem-Alexander succeeds mother Beatrix
An estimated 25,000 well-wishers cheered outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam as the abdication and automatic succession were broadcast live.
An estimated 25,000 well-wishers cheered outside the Royal Palace in Amsterdam as the abdication and automatic succession were broadcast live.
30th April, 2013
Summer of sequels as Hollywood hopes for box office gold
A summer of familiar faces will be on offer at the Hollywood box office, with an astounding 17 sequels this season.
A summer of familiar faces will be on offer at the Hollywood box office, with an astounding 17 sequels this season.
30th April, 2013
Palestinian kills Israeli settler in West Bank
Israeli media said the attacker was standing at a bus stop used by settlers, Israeli soldiers and Palestinians at a junction near the Palestinian city of Nablus.
Israeli media said the attacker was standing at a bus stop used by settlers, Israeli soldiers and Palestinians at a junction near the Palestinian city of Nablus.
