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News for Sunday, 1 Jul 2012

EU oil embargo on Iran comes into effect

A European Union embargo on Iranian oil went into effect on Sunday, provoking anger in Tehran which says the measure will hurt talks with world powers over its sensitive nuclear...

Two suspects linked to Data Darbar blast arrested

Two suspects allegedly involved in the blast at the Data Darbar two years ago have been arrested by intelligence agencies. Official sources said that two suspects allegedly involved in the attack...

Suu Kyi returns to hard graft of Myanmar politics

After a triumphant European tour where she was lauded by crowds, stars and governments, Aung San Suu Kyi returns to the reality of domestic politics to join the ranks in...

Three killed as Nigerian police clash with Islamists

Gunfire and explosions rocked a northeastern Nigerian city as security forces launched a pre-emptive offensive against Boko Haram Islamists, leaving three dead, police said Sunday. The offensive on Saturday followed intelligence...

Rain relief for Sri Lanka as Pakistan bat on

Azhar Ali smashed 157 and Mohammad Hafeez narrowly missed a double century but wet weather dampened Pakistan's hopes of forcing a result over hosts Sri Lanka in the second Test...

Young doctors present three demands before govt

Young doctors have asked the Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif to ensure acceptance of their three demands if he wants them to call off their strike. According to a...

Higher education govt priority: Pir Mazhar ul Haq

Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar ul Haq has said that promotion of higher education is the top priority of the government. He said this while talking to officials...

Four persons of a family drowned in DGK river

Three women and one minor belonging to a family drowned in Indus River at Ghazi Ghatt picnic spot. The unlucky family who was dwelling in the area of Rinrad went...

Surjeet to move court he was spy

Surjeet Singh, who was released from Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore after 27 years of his arrest, has said that he will move court to prove that he was spying...

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