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News for Saturday, 28 Jul 2012

Saudis angry over judo hijab ban

Saudi Arabia have complained to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after judo fighter Wojdan Shaherkani was banned from wearing the hijab head scarf during competition. The 18-year-old heavyweight, a member...

Unearthing independent schemes

A Parliamentary panel on Friday directed the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) to initiate independent development schemes in the Sindh to avoid the duplication of the amount. Meeting of...

Japan rejoices at ‘Miracle in Glasgow’

Japan was euphoric Friday after their Blue Samurai scored a stunning 1-0 victory over champions Spain in one of the greatest upsets in Olympic football history. Newspapers hailed Thursday's win...

Nasri handed three-match ban from France team

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri was handed a three-match ban from the French national team on Friday following a French Football Federation investigation into his behaviour during Euro 2012. Nasri...

Delaying elections?

Time is of the essence

While discussions regarding an agreed caretaker setup have yet to begin formally there are indications of another major political dispute in the...

Relations on the mend

But out-of-the-box thinking still required

After the resumption of NATO supplies, Pakistan’s frayed relations with the US are on the mend. Modalities of transport of...

The debate on the Hill

Damned if I do, damned if I don’t

Pakistan continues to engage the imagination and attention of the US policy-makers. Wherever you go and whosoever...

LeBron edges Federer as richest Olympian

US NBA superstar LeBron James edges Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer for the title of biggest moneymaker at the London Olympics with an annual income of $53 million, according to...

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