The “News of the World” newspaper is finally shutting down after over 150 years in circulation and going by the thoughts of the public “good riddance”. The paper is owned by News Corporation which in turn is owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch. The paper primarily focused on gossip, celebrity news and exposing scandals. They …
Category Archive: World
Jul
08
Karachi nights getting sexy and dangerous
Cable tv has found its way into millions of homes in Pakistan and the number of cell phone users has crossed 50 million people in a country of 140 million. People spend more time on their cell phones texting and talking late nights (thanks to the night packages offered by companies) than spending quality time …
Feb
18
US lawmakers rule out any aid cuts to Pakistan
US lawmakers have declined to comment on possible economic aid cuts to Pakistan over the release of Raymond Davis. Raymond has become the bone of contention between both countries after he shot dead two Pakistani nationals in self defence. He was later arrested by Pakistani police and placed on remand. The US Government has been …
Feb
18
Ministry of Finance shelves investment plan for the low income groups
Upon pressure from strong international lenders and the powerful banking lobby the ministry of finance has shelved a short term saving scheme for the low to medium income group. Pakistans financial condition is grave since 2008 when the State Bank of Pakistan started raising interest rates in the face of rising inflation and very low …
Feb
17
Lahore High Court orders arrest of Ibad ur Rehmans killer
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered provincial authorities to arrest the accused involved in the death of Ibadur Rehman, a citizen who was killed when a US consulate car sent to assist Raymond Davis knocked him down on January 27 in Lahore. Raymond Davis shot dead two Pakistani men at a busy traffic …