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BUENOS AIRES: 1955 GMT: In Istanbul, a Japanese traveller, Yoshihide Kadono, 20, mingling with the anxious and excited crowds, personified the Olympic spirit. “I’m supporting both cities,” he said. “For sure, I favor Japan — but Japan has already had the Games before. I would be very happy for Turks if Istanbul wins.” Meanwhile, in Tokyo, AFP’s Shigemi Sato reports that with the formal announcement imminent, tension is really building in the pre-dawn hours. Around 20 youngsters who have helped the bid are on stage at an official event in front of 1,200 people, chanting for Tokyo. 1945 GMT: “Istanbul garnered 49 of the 94 votes cast in the tie-breaker to keep their hopes alive… Madrid&rs...

September 8, 2013 at 1:09 am | News Desk

VENICE: Critics have tipped movies from Britain, Japan and the United States to win Venice’s Golden Lion prize this year, due to be announced at the world’s oldest film festival on Saturday. (more…)

September 8, 2013 at 1:09 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Following the brand’s retail launch with ‘The Archive Collection’ earlier this summer, the team at Mahgul for Nasreen Shaikh now introduce a brand new line of bespoke jeans. This new line allows patrons to customise their jeans within a diversity of options such as  incorporating personalized text on their jeans and applique photographs intertwined with handwork.  The line of bespoke jeans are custom made using micro stretch denim and are currently available in three colors; olive, black and white. Mahgul for Nasreen Shaikh’s bespoke jeans are available for order through the brand’s Facebook page. In Pakistan the brands pret a porter is available in Lahore at the PFDC, Ensemble and L’at...

September 7, 2013 at 1:10 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Punjab University students has arrested on the alleged link with banned outfit from University hostel at Lahore, the capital city of Pakistan’s southern province Punjab on Friday. According to the available information intelligence personnel arrested the student after he found involved in malicious activities. The arrested student has been shifted to the undisclosed location. Punjab University administration and security officials have not disclosed the identity of arrested student. 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

September 7, 2013 at 1:10 am | News Desk

Seoul: Samsung after launching couple of devices on September 4, company announced that refreshed edition of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will challenge iPad 5. Samsung introduced Note 10.1 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event in February. The dvie was highly popular due to its unique edition of S pen. The new Galaxy Note 10.1 packs in better hardware specifications and improved software features. “The new Galaxy Note 10.1 is the most progressive 10-inch tablet, delivering the best viewing and multitasking experiences. It is the most recent demonstration of Samsung Mobile’s focus on constant product innovation to stay aligned with shifting consumer interests,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at...

September 7, 2013 at 1:10 am | News Desk

PESHAWAR: Six people including a child were shot dead and many injured around 11:10 p.m. (PST) Friday night in the MATNI area of Peshawar, the capital city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). According to TheNewsTribe’s correspondent from Peshawar, Four people have been killed in a firing incident at Gulzar chowk (Round-about) area of MATNI. Eye witnesses told the media that clash between security forces and unidentified armed men took place very after the incident. Although, Police has confirmed the incident but the identity of deceased persons are yet not known. Security forces have cordoned off the area while injured people carried out to the nearby health facility. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. The News ...

September 7, 2013 at 1:10 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The United States announces the launch of the Pakistan Reading Project to boost the reading skills of 3.2 million Pakistani children. This project will fund improvements in reading instruction and reading assessment in grades one through five throughout the Pakistani public school system. The International Rescue Committee (IRC), which is partnering with regional governments and Pakistani civil society organizations, will implement this $160 million project in an estimated 38,000 public schools over the next five years. The launch of this program on International Literacy Day, observed annually on September 8, demonstrates the firm commitment of the United States and its Pakistani partners to improving critical reading and writi...

September 7, 2013 at 1:10 am | News Desk

WASHINGTON: US and British intelligence agencies have cracked the encryption that secures a wide range of online communications including emails, banking transactions and phone conversations, according to newly leaked documents. The documents provided by former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to The New York Times, ProPublica and The Guardian suggest that the spy agencies are able to decipher data even with the supposedly secure encryption to make it private. The US National Security Agency, working with its British counterpart, GCHQ, accomplished the feat by using supercomputers, court orders, and some cooperation from technology companies, the documents indicate. If the reports are accurate, the highly secretive program would ...

September 6, 2013 at 5:31 pm | News Desk

Harare: Younis Khan made a brilliant century helped Pakistan to score 258 runs on loss of 5 wickets against Zimbabwe in first teat day 4 played at Harare sports club. Pakistan starts of the day with 168/4. Asad Shafiq lose his wicket just after the start of the day. Younis Khan completes his unbeaten century. Adnan Akmal and Younis Khan are still out there on the crease. Tinashe Panyangara and Tendia Chatara took 2 wickets each for Zimbabwe. 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

September 6, 2013 at 5:31 pm | News Desk

KARACHI: The Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif urged establishment of peace in Karachi at any measure while talking with the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar today in Islamabad. The interior minister provided briefing over law and order situation of Karachi to PM Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday. The PM ordered to take all measure for restoration of law and order in Karachi and asked to provide maximum support to provincial government. Nawaz Sharif directed the minister for making a joint mechanism of intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Subsequently, Chaudhry Nisar informed the prime minister about overall law and order situation of the country including Karachi. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website...

September 6, 2013 at 5:31 pm | News Desk

LAHORE: Banking Courts of Lahore has released arrest orders of Shahid Nazir, the ‘One Pound Fish Man’, on Friday due to non payment of loan. Shahid Nazir, the found fame from an internet viral song ‘One Pound Fish’, allegedly took loan of Rs.6.6 million from a private company which he failed to return till yet. Lahore’s Banking court ordered the Police to arrest over the complaint made against him for non returning of Rs6.6 million took from a private company. The court asked the authorities to present him on September 29. Shahid Nazir basically belonged to Pattoki town situated near Lahore in Pakistan’s Punjab province who subsequently shifted to the United Kingdom for a better life but won internation...

September 6, 2013 at 5:31 pm | News Desk

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy observed the Defence of Pakistan Day with due solemnity and reverence at headquarters Comkar in KARACHI. The day is observed to commemorate supreme sacrifices of our heroes who stood to the challenge and defeated a much bigger enemy during 1965 Indo-Pak war. In his message, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila paid rich tribute to Ghazis and Shuhuda and said that Pakistan Navy held an unchallenged supremacy at sea throughout the September war and made the Nation proud. Commander Submarines review parade on the wreath laying ceremony held at PN Dockyard on 6th September. He said that today Pakistan Navy is faced with multifarious internal and external challenges. A phenomenal naval build up by our a...

September 6, 2013 at 5:31 pm | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The success of ongoing targeted operation by law enforcement agencies in the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi, was reportedly doubtful, the news tribe has learnt on Thursday. According to our correspondent, list of miscreant who was involved in unrest of Karachi provided to Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, reportedly flee from Karachi to different other areas of Pakistan due to possible targeted operation in Karachi. According to sources, the list given to PM Pakistan before the meeting of Federal cabinet in Karachi contains names of 450 miscreants. The list was compiled by federal and local agencies which contain the name of miscreant working under umbrella of different political parties and some others as individuall...

September 6, 2013 at 1:02 am | News Desk

KARACHI: A blast is reportedly heard in Rizvia Society in Nazimabad, Karachi on Thursday, law enforcement agencies cordon off the area and started investigation.   Later, police said the blast was reportedly a cracker attack and no causalities has been reported. After investigating the matter police said the blast was heard near marriage hall in Rizvia, Nazimabad and it was a firework. 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

September 6, 2013 at 1:02 am | News Desk

Harare: Younis and Misbah shines as Pakistan made 168 runs on loss of 4 wickets against Zimbabwe at stumps day 3 played at Harare sports club. Pakistan in reply to Zimbabwe’s lead of 78 runs loss three wickets early in the innings. Skipper Misbah ul Haq and Younis Khan made the brilliant century partnership. Misbah loss his wicket after scoring 52 while Younis Khan made unbeaten 76 runs. Tinashe Panyangara took 2 wickets for Zimbabwe. 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

September 6, 2013 at 1:02 am | News Desk

New Dehli: External Affairs Minister of India, Salman Khurshid and Pakistan’s foreign policy adviser Sartaj Aziz would meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, India media reported on Thursday. According to Indian media, India and Pakistan are working on a deal to silence the guns on the Line of Control. A meeting between External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif’s national security and foreign policy adviser Sartaj Aziz is on the cards on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where Khurshid will be representing India. The meeting in the Central Asian country is...

September 6, 2013 at 1:02 am | News Desk