Asia
Draft of Right to Information Bill 2013 approved by Senate Sub-Committee
The draft of Right to Information (RIT) Bill – 2013 has been approved by a sub-committee of the Senate Information and Broadcasting Committee on Thursday. ……Read More
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Pakistan likely to make a dramatic increase in its defense spending
Despite an ever increasing burden on the economy, Pakistan has decided to boost its defense spending up to 10% in the coming fiscal year. The ……Read More
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Finance Minister presents a grim picture of Pakistan’s economy
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar candidly presented a levelheaded picture of Pakistan’s economy on the launch of the Pakistan Economic Survey 2012-13. Although Mr Dar is ……Read More
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Miss World Beauty Pageant Faces Bikini Ban In Indonesia
Being hosted by the Muslim-majority country Indonesia this September, the Miss World beauty pageant will not include bikini parade rather, 137 women contestants will sport a modest one-piece swimwear ……Read More
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Two Philippine soldiers die in a clash with New People’s Army rebels
Philippines Army lost two soldiers in a fight with New People’s Army rebels at Sitio Tibog in Barangay San Isidro in Lianga town. Major Leo ……Read More
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EAIC appoints two consultants to assist the task force
Ex-Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee and ex-Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Jamil Johari have been named as consultants to Enforcement Agency Integrity ……Read More