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ISLAMABAD, July 20: The government on Sunday allowed the highest ever increase in the prices of almost all petroleum products — ranging between 10 and 18 per cent. New prices came into force with immediate effect.

According to a notification issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), the highest increase of 17.4 per cent was in the price of kerosene, followed by 15 per cent in that of light diesel oil.
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Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Monday said Pakistan is playing a major role in ensuring peace in the region, adding that the government was committed to maintain minimum credible deterrence through conventional and strategic capabilities.

The Prime Minister was talking to General Tariq Majeed, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee who called on him here at the PM House.
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Obama softens stance, says he will work with Pakistan

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has softened his attitude towards Pakistan, telling a Sunday talk show that instead of sending US troops into Fata, he will work with the Pakistani government to root out terrorist camps from the area.

In an interview to CBS News, Mr Obama said that the United States could not solve the security problems in Afghanistan without engaging the Pakistan government.
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SC to hear disqualification of Nawaz Sharif case in next week

Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted three benches of the Supreme Court in the next week starting from July 14 (Monday) for the hearing of hundreds of cases at Islamabad including case of disqualification of former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and suo-motu case of commutation death sentence into life imprisonment besides others.
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FM Qureshi and Secretary Rice discuss cooperation, counterterrorism

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday held discussions with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on enhancing Pakistan-US cooperation in economic, energy and security fields.

According to Geo News correspondent, after an hour long meeting with the top U.S. diplomat, Qureshi told reporters at the State Department that they also discussed strategic partnership dialogue due next month The two senior officials also discussed fight against extremism along Afghan border including efforts towards jirga meeting to be convened shortly between Pakistani and Afghan tribal representatives.
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Zardari to meet Nawaz Sharif in London : Babar

Spokesman Pakistan Peoples Party, Farahatullah Babar Tuesday said that PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari will meet PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif during his London visit.

Talking to a private television channel the PPP Spokesman said that date of Asif Zardari’s visit has not yet been determined.

He said that Asif Ali Zardari will have multiple engagements during his UK visit and his meeting with Nawaz Sharif will be one of these engagements.

Bollywood invades Pakistan

Bollywood’s official foray across the border happened recently but despite a 40 year ban the Hindi film industry its icons, song and dance remain a winner in Pakistan.

From the mainstay of weddings to everyday street lingo Bollywood’s impact goes from strength to strength.
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Cricket News

Akhtar included on list of probables for Pakistan’s Champions Trophy squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board recalled fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for its preliminary Champions Trophy squad and suspended paceman Mohammad Asif pending his doping case.

“Asif has been suspended until the drug tribunal of the Indian Premier League completes its inquiry,” PCB’s chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi said Tuesday. “For the time being he is suspended from playing all forms of the game until further decision, which includes the right of appeal.”
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Pakistan suspends Asif after failed drug test

KARACHI, Pakistan: Pakistan has suspended the pace bowler Mohammad Asif from all cricket after he failed a dope test in the Twenty20 Indian Premier League, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Tuesday.

The board said the ban would remain in effect until his appeal is heard and his case decided by the anti-doping committee of the Indian league and the International Cricket Council. It said he was banned from participating in all aspects of cricket, including its organization, administration and promotion.
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English County Yorkshire will appeal

English County Yorkshire will appeal against the decision of the ECB Cricket Discipline Commission to throw the club out of this year’s Twenty20 Cup for fielding an ineligible player.

A notification in this regard has been received from the northern England club by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the appeal will come up for hearing on July 14 at Taunton, South West England.
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Junior Asia Cup Hockey Tournament : India humble Pakistan 3-1 in semi-final

LAHORE: India defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the first semi-final of the 6th Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey in Hyderabad, India on Wednesday. India were leading 1-0 at half-time.

According to information received here, the Pakistan forwards failed to deliver goods as their efforts fizzled out due to lack of finish. In all it was the hosts’ day as their defender Dewaker drag-flicked to forge India ahead in the 10th minute. Thereafter, the exchanges were fought evenly but Pakistan failed to capitalize on chances that came their way.
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Pakistan demolish China 5-0 in fourth hockey contest

LAHORE: Pakistan demolished China 5-0 in the fourth encounter to win the five-match hockey series in Changzhou (China) on Wednesday. Pakistan are now leading the series 3-1 with the last match to be played on Friday (tomorrow) at the same venue.
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Prime Minister performs inauguration of sports complex

KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammedmian Soomro Wednesday performed the formal inauguration of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Sports Complex in Clifton here. Sports greats including Jehangir Khan, Hassan Sardar, Hanif Khan, Iqbal Qasim, Salahuddin Sullu also attended the ceremony.

Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul- Ebad Khan, provincial ministers and Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, were also present.
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