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LAHORE, RAWALPINDI, KARACHI: Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was observed across the country on Saturday to commemorate the matchless sacrifices of Nawasa-e Rasool (SAW) and his companions at Karbala.  According to details, processions were taken out and majalis were held in all the main cities and towns to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala. Strict security arrangements were made to ensure security to the processions and the Majalis.   In Karachi, about 70 small and big processions were taken out while more than 290 majalis were held all over the city. Main procession in connection with Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) was taken out from Nishtar Park that culminated at Imambargah Hussainian Iranian Kharadar in...

December 14, 2014 at 10:01 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Spokesperson of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) said on Saturday that angiography report of its chief Dr Tahir Ul Qadri has not come satisfactory which stated that two of his heart valves  have been partially blocked. Doctors did not allow him to address the PAT protests. The spokesperson said that the PTA chief will undergo further tests and his treatment will continue. It is pertinent to mention here that the PAT chief has been under treatment for last four days in US city of Houston’s one of the hospital. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Trib...

December 14, 2014 at 10:01 am | News Desk

WASHINGTON: As Apple eyeing to launch iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, Samsung reportedly working for Apple A9 processor which is expected to power next iPhone. Samsung and Apple are considered to be the rival of smartphone market and now you must be shock to here that Samsung working for Apple’s next iPhone processor. Not too long ago, news surfaced that Samsung will be in charge of making the processor for Apple’s next-generation flagship smartphone. If a new report turns out to be accurate, the South Korean company has already started working on the chipset. The ETNews claims that Samsung has already started producing the Apple A9 processor at a U.S. plant in Austin. Moreover, the report further details that Samsung is making the pr...

December 13, 2014 at 10:31 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Pakistan A won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kenya in 1st of five One-Day match series played at Gaddafi stadium Lahore. The match was reduced to 45 over and public is only allowed to enter the stadium with a ticket. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan also met both teams before the match. This is the first match played by an international team since 2009 on this stadium. International cricket was interrupted in Pakistan since 2009 due to attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tribe

December 13, 2014 at 10:03 am | News Desk

SHARJAH: As New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson snatched match away from Pakistan, Green-shirts not only loss the match but also lost some of its key players.    Pakistani pacer Umar Gul who was replaced by Sohail Tanveer in 2nd One-day now ruled out from the series due to ankle injury. On the other hand skipper Misbah-ul-haq also suffered hamstring injury during the match when he was fielding. Mohammad Hafeez also miss the rest of the series as we have reported earlier that he will return to the country after Sharjah One Day International (ODI). Now the big question is who will be the replacement of Umar Gul and Mohammad Hafeez. However Misbah’s injury details haven’t been revealed that how serious it is. The New...

December 13, 2014 at 10:03 am | News Desk

DUBAI: New Zealand opening batsmen on Friday succeeded to give a steady start against Pakistan by completing 103 runs without losing single wicket during second ODI being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. DG Brownlie, AP Devcich added 103 runs giving a steady start to their team while Mohammad Irfan failed to struck a dent to the opening partnership this time. New Zealand scored 137 after losing three wickets of DG Brownlie, AP Devcich and Ross Taylor. DG Brownlie  was sent to the pavilion by Shahid Afridi at 47 who was playing with strike rate of 77. However, AP Devcich completed not out 50 runs by playing graceful inning. KS Williamson along with Devcich is standing on the crease by making 12 runs with 80.00 ...

December 13, 2014 at 10:03 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that if government didn’t uses Rana Sanaullah type Gullu in Lahore, they wouldn’t retreat. PTI Chairman Imran Khan taking to media said that the talks with the government will resume from the point they had come to standstill. Imran Khan warned that if government resorts to violence it will face reaction of PTI. He said that Karachi protest will end peacefully if government won’t restore violence. PTI chairman also apologises to Karachiites for facing problems due to PTI protest. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click...

December 12, 2014 at 10:56 am | News Desk

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have staged sit-ins in different areas of Karachi, as road are blocked and transport is not allowed on the roads. According to reports, PTI protest continues at Numaish, Qayyumabad Chowrangi, citizens are advised to use corridor III. Party workers also stages sit in at different places across the city where busiest road of the city Sharah-e-Faisal blocked as protest continues at Nursery, Quiadabad and Clifton. PTI leader Arif Alvi said no vehicle will be allowed on roads. Chairman Sindh Traders Alliance said all 600 markets to remain open on Friday. style=”display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-2621403383596416″ data-ad-slot=”4655363389&P...

December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am | News Desk

THARPARKAR: Administration and Police in Tharparkar on Thursday threw out a team comprising of 200 doctors which was sent on the instructions of Governor Sindh from Liaqut University Hospital to provide medical aid to famine-hit Tharparkar The doctors said that the team was reached to provide medical aid to drought hit residents of Tharparkar adding that police and administration ordered the team to leave the area within three hours time. They said that it was first time that big team of doctors, professors and students were reached to provide relief to drought hit residents of the area. They said that women doctors were harassed by the attitude showed by the administration and police. Earlier, the rescue team comprising 200 doctors from ...

December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am | News Desk

KARACHI: Sindh government has implemented a two-day ban on pillion riding in Karachi amid security concerns in wake of Chehlum processions. The ban was imposed by the home department for two days from December 12 to 13. The notification has been released while old citizens, women, children, journalists and security officials would be exempted from the ban. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tribe

December 12, 2014 at 10:00 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) dialogue committee and Government dialogue committee will resume their dialogue in Lahore on Thursday. According to reports, PTI and the government will continue their 19th session of dialogue after almost three month breakdown. Earlier PTI formed two member dialogue committee which include party vice-president Shah Mehmood Qureshi and senior leader Asad Umar. On the other hand Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Member National Assembly (MNA) Ahsan Iqbal will be representing government dialogue committee. PTI wants to began the dialogue from the same point where deadlock with the government began. According to PTI government was agree on five demands and only one remain which was regarding Prime Ministe...

December 11, 2014 at 10:40 am | News Desk

KABUL: A suicide bomber hit army bus in Kabul with initial reports of six people killed the attack, local media reported on Thursday. According to reports, six persons were dead on the spot while five persons were also injured in the suicide attack. Rescue teams rushed the spot and start shifting the bodies and injured to local hospital. Security officials cordoned off the area and started search for clues. However the intensity of the blast haven’t been determined yet while death toll is expected to be increased. According to reports, Afghan Taliban has accepted the responsibility of suicide attack. Earlier in October six people lost their lives when two Taliban suicide bombers hit army buses in Kabul. The News Tribe – UK-b...

December 11, 2014 at 10:05 am | News Desk

LAHORE: We are just 65 day away from the World Cup 2015,  and you must be wondering which jersey Pakistan cricket team will be wearing in the competition.   This World Cup is also very important for Pakistan cricket lover because in 1992 Pakistan lift the trophy for the first time under the captaincy of Imran Khan which was hosted by Australia and New Zealand. And now they are once again hosting the tournament and once again Pakistan is hot favorite to lift the title for the second time. Interestingly to make the World Cup more interesting Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to bring back the same jersey of World Cup 1992 wore by the Green-Shirts 22 years before. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that ...

December 11, 2014 at 10:05 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Head of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice-chairman and talks committee head Shah Mahmood Qureshi has left for Lahore from Islamabad. Sources said that the PTI vice-chairman has left for Lahore to meet Finance Minister and government’s talk committee head Ishaq Dar. The Finance Minister Ishaq Dar already is in Lahore. The sources said that in case of meeting in both the leaders break through is expected. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tribe

December 11, 2014 at 10:04 am | News Desk

LAHORE: International Cricket finally resumed in Pakistan, as Kenya Cricket team squad arrived at Allama Iqbal International airport in Lahore early on Wednesday. According to reports, the security was on high alert at the arrival of Kenyan Cricket team while huge number of police personnel were deployed on the entrance and exit ways of the airport. The team was taken to Pakistan cricket academy where team will stay during the Tour. Kenya team will play five One-day matches against Pakistan A team. Kenya’s team consists of 16 members and 22 people, including six members of the team. Matches will start from December 13 till 20th of the same month at Gaddafi International stadium Lahore. This is the first visit by an international t...

December 10, 2014 at 10:06 am | News Desk

SIALKOT: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) district Vice President Bao Muhammad Anwar murder, TheNewsTribe.com reported. CM Shahbaz Sharif ordered District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot to present the report of MQM leader assassination in 24 hours. He further ordered that DPO to arrest assailants immediately. Earlier Bao Anwar was gunned down by unidentified armed men riding on motorcycle in Sialkot, at Shahabpura road on Wednesday. MQM Chief Altaf Hussain demanded Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar to arrest the assailants. MQM rabita committee also called an emergency meeting following the murder of party district vice-president. The New...

December 10, 2014 at 10:01 am | News Desk