LAHOREOn Ibn-e-Insha and Nazarul Islam’s death anniversaries
LAHORE - Ibn-e-Insha and Nazr-ul-Islam share a common date of death; January 11, although with an almost two-decade difference in their years of death. Their anniversaries were celebrated by their beloveds and followers across the globe.<br />OF INSHA ... Urdu literature has rarely produced a writer and poet who had the skills that Ibn-e-Insha had. Known for his sense of humour which varied from wit, to satire, Insha was the writer of books, letters and poems, all of which gained fame
Jan 13, 2011
LAHOREMet office predicts light rain, dense fog
Lahore - Met Office predicted rain of light to moderate intensity at scattered places of upper parts of the county on Thursday/Friday, resulting some relief in the prevailing cold / foggy weather cond
Jan 13, 2011
NATIONALGovt finalising LNG imports this month
ISLAMABAD - The government has decided to settle the issue of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports within the current month, Pakistan Today has learnt. If the present proposal of awarding tender to the
Jan 13, 2011
SportsKhayaban-e-Amin Media Cup – Pakistan Today off to flying start
LAHORE - Pakistan Today launched its Khayaban-e-Amin Media Cup Cricket Tournament campaign with thumping nine-wicket win in the opening match of the event here on Wednesday. Pakistan Today bowlers fir
Jan 13, 2011
SportsSikandar backs Misbah as Pakistan’s ODI skipper
LAHORE - Pakistan's former Test cricketer Sikandar Bakht has shunned the idea of retaining Shahid Afridi as captain of the team for the coming ODI series against New Zealand and the World Cup 2011. Hi
Jan 12, 2011
BusinessChina forex reserves hit record
BEIJING - China said Tuesday its foreign exchange reserves hit a record high at the end of 2010, which is likely to fuel calls for a stronger yuan when President Hu Jintao visits Washington next week.
Jan 12, 2011
SportsWaqar confirms giving statement to ICC tribunal
LAHORE - Pakistan coach Waqar Younis gave evidence to the independent anti-corruption tribunal hearing in Doha, Qatar.Three leading players, former Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohamma
Jan 12, 2011
NATIONALST warns Taseer’s daughter for making statements against Qadri
RAWALPINDI - Leaders of the Sunni Tehreek (ST) on Tuesday warned the daughter of the slain Punjab Governor, Salmaan Taseer, for making statements against Taseer's murderer, Mumtaz Qadri, warning her t
Jan 12, 2011
NATIONALTNR to observe black day on Friday
LAHORE - The Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Risalat (TNR) would observe Friday, January 14, as a black day against Pope Benedict's statement for repeal of blasphemy laws. Maulana Amjad Khan, Amirul Azeem, Malik B
Jan 12, 2011
SportsTSG to help PFF raise age group teams
LAHORE - The members of the Technical Study Group (TSG) will help Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) develop strong national as well as age group teams for the future international assignments. They w
Jan 12, 2011
SportsSocceroos raise funds for flood victims
SYDNEY - Australian football star Tim Cahill and his Socceroo teammates have led the domestic sports community in fundraising for victims of the Queensland floods. Nine people have died and 66 were mi
Jan 12, 2011
SportsAmir’s lawyer wanted tribunal to take more time
LAHORE - Fast bowler Mohammad Aamer's lawyer Shahid Karim had requested the International Cricket Council's three-man tribunal examining the charges of spot-fixing to take more time in studying the ca
Jan 12, 2011
