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20th March, 2013
Iraq’s people yet to feel benefit of oil boom
Iraq currently produces more than 3.15 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), exporting around 2.5 million bpd.
Iraq currently produces more than 3.15 million barrels of oil per day (bpd), exporting around 2.5 million bpd.
19th January, 2013
Falklands to vote on current status on March 10-11
Britain has held the South Atlantic Ocean islands since 1833 but Buenos Aires claims they are occupied Argentinian territory.
Britain has held the South Atlantic Ocean islands since 1833 but Buenos Aires claims they are occupied Argentinian territory.
24th October, 2012
UK may take Baloch leaders to court
“We have a legislation … we may look at that legislation to take Baloch leaders to courts,” said British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson.
“We have a legislation … we may look at that legislation to take Baloch leaders to courts,” said British High Commissioner to Pakistan Adam Thomson.
24th October, 2012
Pak-Afghan strategic accord likely next year
The Pakistan-Afghan strategic accord was proposed by President Hamid Karzai at a trilateral summit, also attended by the US, in New York last month.
The Pakistan-Afghan strategic accord was proposed by President Hamid Karzai at a trilateral summit, also attended by the US, in New York last month.
27th September, 2012
Talks on Afghanistan rekindle peace hopes
President Zardari, President Karzai and Prime Minister David Cameron “discussed the pressing issues in the fight against terrorism.”
President Zardari, President Karzai and Prime Minister David Cameron “discussed the pressing issues in the fight against terrorism.”
16th August, 2012
Assange faces arrest even if Ecuador grants asylum
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has no way of leaving his refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London without being arrested.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has no way of leaving his refuge in the Ecuadorean embassy in London without being arrested.
19th July, 2012
China, Russia veto Syria sanctions resolution at UN
It was the third time in nine months that Russia and China had used their powers as permanent members of the UN Security Council to block resolutions on Syria.
It was the third time in nine months that Russia and China had used their powers as permanent members of the UN Security Council to block resolutions on Syria.
19th July, 2012
UK police accuse three of Pakistan terror training
The statement alleges that the three provided others with advice and counseling about how to travel to Pakistan, find training, and how to stay safe while there.
The statement alleges that the three provided others with advice and counseling about how to travel to Pakistan, find training, and how to stay safe while there.
18th June, 2012
Rolls wins 1 bn UK nuclear submarines deal
Rolls-Royce said it had signed a contract worth more than 1 billion pounds with Britain's defence ministry to deliver reactor cores for the UK's nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
Rolls-Royce said it had signed a contract worth more than 1 billion pounds with Britain's defence ministry to deliver reactor cores for the UK's nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
11th May, 2012
Gilani sees launch of Conservative Friends of Pakistan
The launch during Gilani's five-day visit to the UK aims at providing a political platform to the Pakistani community to play an even greater role.
The launch during Gilani's five-day visit to the UK aims at providing a political platform to the Pakistani community to play an even greater role.
11th May, 2012
UK, Pakistan agree to boost trade
Pakistan and the United Kingdom agreed on Thursday to take effective steps to increase bilateral trade to about $4.1 billion by 2015.
Pakistan and the United Kingdom agreed on Thursday to take effective steps to increase bilateral trade to about $4.1 billion by 2015.
17th April, 2012
Expatriates, adoptions and a change in the offing
“Amna and Aneesa have brightened up our world, and we feel privileged to be able to provide for their needs.”
“Amna and Aneesa have brightened up our world, and we feel privileged to be able to provide for their needs.”
12th April, 2012
Pak, US trying to overcome difficulties in bilateral ties: FO
Briefing media representatives, Abdul Basit discussed various foreign policy issues concerning Siachen, Iran gas pipeline, Zardari's India visit and future ties with US.
Briefing media representatives, Abdul Basit discussed various foreign policy issues concerning Siachen, Iran gas pipeline, Zardari's India visit and future ties with US.
17th December, 2011
UK economy ‘very worrying’: France
PARIS, Dec 16: France fuelled a cross-Channel row on Friday, describing Britain’s economy as “very worrying” as the press in London reacted with fury to French calls for British debt to be downgraded.
PARIS, Dec 16: France fuelled a cross-Channel row on Friday, describing Britain’s economy as “very worrying” as the press in London reacted with fury to French calls for British debt to be downgraded.
9th December, 2011
UK pledges to help women and girls in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom will do all it can to support Pakistan to empower women, stop violence, and harness the economic potential of half its…
ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom will do all it can to support Pakistan to empower women, stop violence, and harness the economic potential of half its…
29th November, 2011
UK looks to Chinese investment
LONDON, Nov 28: Britain said on Monday it would welcome investment by China’s $400 billion sovereign wealth fund in infrastructure projects, saying it would represent a “very significant boost” to the ailing economy.
LONDON, Nov 28: Britain said on Monday it would welcome investment by China’s $400 billion sovereign wealth fund in infrastructure projects, saying it would represent a “very significant boost” to the ailing economy.
24th November, 2011
Pakistan, UK commit to joint challenge of terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Kingdom on Thursday re-confirmed their commitment to tackle shared challenge of terrorism and extremism which is in the interest of both…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Kingdom on Thursday re-confirmed their commitment to tackle shared challenge of terrorism and extremism which is in the interest of both…
17th September, 2011
McGuinness to run for Irish presidency
BELFAST: Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to run for president of the Republic of Ireland next month as part of what he…
BELFAST: Northern Ireland’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness is to run for president of the Republic of Ireland next month as part of what he…
17th September, 2011
UK team hails investment policies
ISLAMABAD: The visiting British entrepreneurs have shown their readiness to make investment to harness the rich mineral resources available in Pakistan. Talking to BoI chairman…
ISLAMABAD: The visiting British entrepreneurs have shown their readiness to make investment to harness the rich mineral resources available in Pakistan. Talking to BoI chairman…
15th September, 2011
UK, French leaders visit Libya; peace still far off
TRIPOLI: The French and British leaders will visit Libya on Thursday to congratulate the new rulers they helped install, but families fleeing besieged bastions of…
TRIPOLI: The French and British leaders will visit Libya on Thursday to congratulate the new rulers they helped install, but families fleeing besieged bastions of…
