Tennis star Baltacha pulls out of Commonwealth Games Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:22 PM - This post haved 0 comments

By Alix Ramsay and Martin HannanSCOTTISH medal hopeful Elena Baltacha pulled out of the Commonwealth Games last night over fears about her health should she make the trip to Delhi.• Hygiene concerns push tennis star out Picture: GettyThe tennis player made her position known to disappointed Scots officials as the vanguard of her team mates flew out of Glasgow after their departure was delayed by unhygienic...

Scots scale down traditional Fish Friday Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:16 PM - This post haved 0 comments

By Emma CowingIT HAS been a custom in homes, schools and workplaces across Scotland for centuries, and a regular end of the week treat served with chips and peas. But now it seems the traditional Fish Friday is in decline.• Only 6 per cent of Scots regularly eat fish on a Friday, although it is still a busy day for fishmongers Photograph: Robert PerryA survey has found only 6 per cent of Scots regularly...

MQM prepares legal action against UK media campaign Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:13 PM - This post haved 0 comments

LONDON: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has angrily rubbished reports that its assassinated Convenor Dr Imran Farooq was planning to leave the party to join the new party of former President Musharraf — All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).After newspapers claimed that the rows within the MQM may have led to the assassination of Dr Imran Farooq or Dr Imran Farooq may have been about to endorse or join new party set up by Gen (R) Pervez Musharraf, a senior leader of the MQM said that the party was preparing legal action media houses on the grounds...

Airspace violation: Pakistan warns Nato Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:09 PM - This post haved 0 comments

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said that Nato has violated Pakistan's sovereignty and we would respond to it if Isaf followed the course, Geo News reported Friday.He said that the government was working to eliminate terrorism and has asked Senator Kerry and US admin to share credible intelligence.PM Gilani said the government believes in meaningful consultation and also desires...

Power tariff raised by 2pc Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:05 PM - This post haved 0 comments

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) increased power tariff by two per cent for eight distribution companies and Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) with effect from Friday.The Nepra reviewed the tariff for the fourth quarter of 2009-10 in exercise of powers conferred by Sub-section-4 of Section-31 of the Regulation of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of...

Musharraf seeks apology for mistakes in power Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 7:01 PM - This post haved 0 comments

LONDON: Former president Gen. (Retd.) Pervez Musharraf Friday admitted that political mistakes were committed in the twilight years of his regime and sought apology from Pakistani nation for the same.“These mistakes caused damage to the nation,” he said while addressing a program held here to formally announce launching of his party – All Pakistan Muslim League (APML).“All Pakistan Muslim League to...

Pakistan Jet Crash Kills 152 Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 11:00 AM - This post haved 0 comments

By ZAHID HUSSAINISLAMABAD—An Airbus A-321 operated by Pakistani carrier Airblue Ltd. crashed in to heavily forested hills near Islamabad in foggy weather and rain on Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board, civil aviation authorities said.The plane was at the end of a two-hour flight from Karachi to Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. It went down in forested hills north of the city after being asked...

Plane crash in Margalla hills a big incident: Foreign Minister Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 10:45 AM - This post haved 0 comments

KARACHI, July 28 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said a plane crash in Margalla hills near Islamabad is a big incident.The Foreign Minister was talking to media at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport here.He expressed grief and sorrow over losses of lives in the crash and prayed for the departed souls.He said these type of accidents are unexpected and same occur throughout the world but security measures should be taken.Shah Mahmood Qureshi said attention of the government is towards rescue and relief operation...

Plane Crash in Pakistan Kills All 152 On Board Published by Fresh and New Articles - On 10:22 AM - This post haved 0 comments

ISLAMABAD – A passenger jet that officials suspect veered off course in monsoon rains and thick clouds crashed into hills overlooking Pakistan's capital Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and scattering body parts and twisted metal far and wide.The Airblue jet's crash was the deadliest ever in Pakistan, and just the latest tragedy to jolt a country that has suffered numerous deaths in recent...