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LAHORE: Banned Pakistan superstar off spinner Saeed Ajmal could not be seen in the World Cup 2015 but he will be live during all the matches at Dunya News throughout the mega event. Saeed Ajmal who is very confident that he will clear his action in official reassessment taken by International Cricket Council (ICC) in Chennai and he will soon return in action in International cricket once again representing the Green-Shirts. Saeed Ajmal’s bowling action was declared illegal by the ICC on account of his overly skewed arm action. He will be joining the world cup anyways; if not as a player, then as a commentator. Dunya TV has decided to cover the World cup 2015 extensively for its viewers in light of the love that the Pakistanis have...

January 30, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk

WASHINGTON: As HTC eyeing to launch its flagship smartphone HTC One M9 now the device has been leaked in two variants. The device which is scheduled to launch in next a few months now leaked online by a famous tipster @evleaks not one but in two variants. The leaked image shows two unannounced HTC smartphones alongside previous leaks of the One M8, One M7, and the ditched HTC Edge. style="display:inline-block;width:336px;height:280px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2621403383596416" data-ad-slot="4655363389"> Evleaks has an excellent track record when it comes to leaking yet-to-be-announced devices, but it’s still recommended to take this leak with a grain of salt. If you look at the larger model of the purported HTC One M9 (far right)...

January 30, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The district and session judge Thursday adjourned till February 14 the hearing of defamation case filed by former Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. District and sessions Judge Nazir Ahmad heard the case and remarked that a decision will be taken without any pressure. Babar Awan filed power of attorney to represent Khan in the case after which Iftikhar Chaudhry’s counsel challenged Awan’s power of attorney, accusing him of being involved in corruption. Sheikh Ahsanuddin, the ex-CJ’s lawyer, said that Babar Awan made billions of rupees through corruption. The court directed Imran Khan’s counsel to submit his reply till February 14. Iftik...

January 30, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk

KARACHI: Injured Pakistan star fast bowler Junaid Khan has started training again after suffering hamstring injury. Junaid Khan suffered a hamstring injury during training session at Gaddafi stadium Lahore when he slipped due to wet ground. It is also rumored that the bowler was ruled out from the World Cup 2015 as Bilawal was sent on New Zealand tour. Junaid Khan is one on the main striking bowler of Pakistan cricket team. His injury news created panic among the fans and in the team as well. However, team manager denied the rumours of injury to green-shirts. 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 her...

January 29, 2015 at 10:40 am | News Desk

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) strike call paralyzed metropolis on Thursday as public transports are very thin on the roads. The people of city are facing problems in absence of the public transport in reaching their offices and other destinations. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) had announced day of mourning in whole country and strike call in Sindh as a protest after a party worker Suhail Ahmed was found dead on Wednesday  in Mauripur area. Ahmed was MQM’s unit incharge of the Society neighbourhood. Petrol pumps and CNG stations are close as the strike call was backed by the CNG and Petroleum Dealers Association and the Sindh Traders Association. All businesses and commercial centres as well are close in wake of ...

January 29, 2015 at 10:35 am | News Desk

KARACHI: International Cricket Council (ICC) will decide the future of banned Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Aamir today (Thursday) in its meeting in Dubai. According to reports, big announcement expected form ICC regarding Aamir’s future indicating towards relief in ban. It is expected that Aamir will be allowed to play domestic cricket till September in order to return to international cricket immediately once ban time period. It is pertinent to mention here that Aamir, Mohammad Asif and Salman But had been banned from all forms of cricket due to spot fixing in 2010 during test series against England. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Paki...

January 29, 2015 at 10:01 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan legendary cricketer Imran Khan has revealed that how Green-shirts able to win the final of World Cup 1992. Skipper of 1992 World Cup Champion side Imran Khan giving an interview to Indian channel said that following semifinal victory over New Zealand he had suggested 1992 team manager Intikhab Alam to provide sleeping pills the players so they can complete their sleep. Imran further said that the reason behind giving sleeping pills was that players can relax and complete their sleep and participate in the final will full concentration. However, it is not confirmed that team manager implemented on Imran’s suggestion or not but the end result came in shape of World Cup 1992 victory. But on the other hand Pakistan...

January 29, 2015 at 10:01 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways will soon complete installation of a modern tracking system to control trains’ movement and avert any untoward incident.    An official of Railways told the system would be installed at Control Offices throughout the country to improve efficiency of the organization. The official said fares had been reduced, due to which it is attracting more passengers. Availability of locomotives in freight pool had been enhanced from eight to 25 on daily basis that generated activity and made it possible to start three to five freight trains at Karachi Port daily for up country. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Paki...

January 29, 2015 at 10:01 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD:  Prime Minister (PM) Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz said India has been violating the UNSC resolutions on matters of international peace and security, such as the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and by no means qualifies for special status in the Security Council. The advisor said in his statement that proposals to add new centres of privileges in the Security Council run contrary to the collective objectives of Security Council reforms and have no rationale. He said that Pakistan supports reformed Security Council that corresponds to the positions and collective interests of all member states and not just a few. The advisor  warned that Indo-US nuclear deal for political and economic expediencies would have a detr...

January 28, 2015 at 10:41 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Shoaib Malik, Sohail Tanvir and Azhar Ali who have been neglected for 15 member world cup squad now Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put the players on standby for world cup in case of any injury to any member of World Cup squad, Indian News Agency reported. A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board told Press Trust of India that the PCB has decided to keep three players on standby in case of any injury to 15 members squad.  All-rounder Shoaib Malik and top-order batsman Azhar Ali, and pace bowler Sohail Tanvir have all been put on standby. The decision was made after consultations with chief selector Moin Khan and the team management in New Zealand, the source said. The PCB official said that source Sohaib Maqsood, Ehsan Adil a...

January 28, 2015 at 10:03 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani government has decided to reduce prices of Petroleum Products by Rs. 14 per liter and summary for new prices would be moved to Finance Ministry by January 28. According to private TV report, the federal government has decided to reduce prices of petrol Rs. 10 per liter, High Speed Diesel Rs. 8. Moreover, kerosene oil prices would be reduced up to Rs. 12, High Octane Rs. 14 and light speed diesel Rs. 14. The Petroleum Ministry would send summary to Finance Ministry today and after the approval new prices of POL products would be applicable by February 01. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the wo...

January 28, 2015 at 10:03 am | News Desk

Karachi:: In order to overcome the growing demand of electricity in the metropolis, KE has signed an accord with one of the biggest Engineering and construction companies in China, called China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC), which specializes in construction of power projects in Generation, Transmission and Distribution. On-board this Joint Development Agreement (JDA) is China Datang Overseas Investment Company (CDTO), which will also help in this joint project, where coal-fired power projects of 700 MW would be set up, thus boosting KE’s generation capacity. USD 1 BN investment for the Coal-Based generation which will boost KE’s network; Spokesman KE As per the details laid out in KE’s press statement, power...

January 28, 2015 at 10:03 am | News Desk

WASHINGTON: As Apple eyeing to launch its flagship smartphone Apple iPhone 6s, now new report recons that Samsung will apparently be the main supplier of processors for Apple’s next-generation iPhone. The Maeil Business Newspaper published a report on Monday, Jan. 26, claiming that Samsung will be responsible for the vast majority of chipset production for Apple’s next iPhone. It looks like Apple and Samsung might have join hands for the upcoming iPhone project. misconception The current iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launched just a few months ago and are still in strong demand, proving to be among the most popular smartphones currently available on the market. Several rumors so far have tried to paint a picture of what to expec...

January 27, 2015 at 10:10 am | News Desk

WASHINGTON: US media neglected its President Barack Obama visit to India and American newspapers published Saudi Arab and Islamic State (IS) related news while electronic media covered most weather related news, local news agency reported. As the US president is in India for three day visit and whole of Indian media have been covering each and every aspect of his presence whereas the US media avoided coverage of its President visit to India. The US print media published condolences news on Saudi Arabia King Shah Abdullah death. Even big news papers group like the New York Times and the Washington Post and others did not give value to the US President visit to India. In the same way the US news channels aired weather related news most of ...

January 27, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk

LAHORE: World famous Pakistani Umpire Aleem Dar is all set to play his last World Cup as he is eyeing to quit umpiring in International cricket. Aleem Dar who has won three consecutive International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire of the year award in 2009, 2010, 2011 is eyeing to quit umpiring after completing 200 caps as umpire in One Day  Internationals (ODI). misconception This is his fourth World Cup in which ICC picked him for the Umpiring. He has also been awarded Pride Of Performance in 2010. Dar so far appeared in 163 ODIs, 90 Test and 34 Twenty 20 (T20). The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Cli...

January 27, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchase Agency (CPPA) requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to reduce electricity charges for a month by Rs3.2 per unit. According to reports, the request was submitted in view of decline in international prices of fuel and extensive loadshedding in December. misconception Nepra has accepted the request for formal hearing. If approved, will be applicable to all distribution companies except K-Electric. The relief will be given to consumers in the billing month of February. 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 Ne...

January 27, 2015 at 10:00 am | News Desk