Tuesday 9th February, 2010
Indo-Pak talks spur hopes of peace among Samjhauta Express passengers
South East Asia News.NetAttari, Feb. 8 : The report that representatives of India and Pakistan may soon engage in talks has been welcomed by many in India and Pakistan.
Pak religious parties blame US for recent terrorist attacks
South East Asia News.NetIslamabad, Feb. 8 : Pakistan's religious parties have blamed the United States for the series of recent terrorist attacks and the current chaotic political situation in the country.
British TV fined for killng rat on reality show
South East Asia News.NetSydney, Feb 8 (DPA) British commercial broadcaster ITV was fined by an Australian court after it pleaded guilty to animal cruelty over the televised death of a rat, media reports said Monday.
Sikh kids should be allowed to wear kirpans, karas in public: Brit Asian judge
South East Asia News.NetLondon, Feb 8: Britain's first Asian judge, Sir Mota Singh, has said that Sikh schoolchildren should be allowed to wear their ceremonial daggers at all times in all public places.
Australia announce squad for hockey World Cup
South East Asia News.NetMelbourne, Feb 8 (IANS) Champions Trophy winners Australia announced an 18-member squad for the hockey World Cup beginning in New Delhi Feb 28.
Malaysian Indian Congress recommends proposals for Malay Indian community
South East Asia News.NetKuala Lumpur, Feb 8: Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president S. Samy Vellu has said the party will submit 12 recommendations for the Malay Indian community's development, for inclusion in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP).
Malaysian Hindu Sangam declares war on alcoholism
South East Asia News.NetKuala Lumpur, Feb 8: The Malaysian Hindu Sangam (MHS) has declared war on alcoholism as it is affecting the country's younger generation.
PAC to discuss multibillion scandal regarding embassy building
South East Asia News.NetIslamabad, Feb. 8 : Pakistan's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the mega scandal regarding the sale of Pakistan Embassy's building in Tokyo at a throwaway price in 2007.
Qadir Baloch calls for detailed probe to catch Bughti's killers
South East Asia News.NetIslamabad, Feb. 8 : Former Balochistan Governor and ex-corps commander Lt-Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch has called for a detailed probe into the killing of Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti.
Zardari's interference in PCB's internal affairs damaging Pak cricket: Imran Khan
South East Asia News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : Former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan has held President Asif Ali Zardari's interference into PCB's internal affairs responsible for damaging cricket in the country.
Imran Khan launches attack on Pak politicians depositing money in foreign banks
South East Asia News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has fiercely criticised key politicians depositing money in foreign banks, as "they have nothing to do with the interests of country."
PCB probe committee to decide long term Pak captain: Butt
South East Asia News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : PCB chief Ijaz Butt has said that findings of the committee probing Pakistan's dismal performance on the Australian tour will not only decide the future of many players but also determine Pakistan's long term captain.
Anti-Valentine group in Malaysia urges students not to take off their undies
South East Asia News.NetKuala Lumpur, Feb 8 : A non-governmental organisation in Malaysia is gearing itself up against Valentine's Day and a plan to get a group of students to go without panties on that day.
PCB probe committee summons Alam, Yousuf
South East Asia News.NetPeshawar, Feb. 8 : The PCB has summoned Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam and captain Mohammad Yousuf to explain the team's dismal tour of Australia.
Brain selective about retaining key smells out of thousands
South East Asia News.NetSydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Every single moment the brain is forced to process thousands of separate odours from the world around us. Through a new study of honeybees, scientists have discovered the brain has an advanced ability to isolate specific odours and recollect smells.
Zardari's "shut up" video mysteriously disappears from internet
South East Asia News.NetIslamabad, Feb. 8 : A small video showing Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari yelling "shut up" at audience during his address has been mysteriously scrubbed off from internet.
UK student visa system rife with cheats, says Bangladeshi migrant
South East Asia News.NetLondon, Feb.8 : Britain's student visa system has been denounced as rife with "cheating and deception" by a teacher who has experienced the process from within.
UAE refuses to lift ban on Asif
South East Asia News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif won't be able to participate in the Twenty20 series against England in Dubai, as the UAE has refused to revoke a travel ban on him.
New Zealand win second ODI, series against Bangladesh
South East Asia News.NetDunedin (New Zealand), Feb.8 : New Zealand beat Bangladesh in the second one-day international at the University Oval here by five wickets, thanks to a blistering knock of 78 by middle-order batsman Ross Taylor.
US hatching conspiracy against Pak to gain access to its nuclear programs: JI
South East Asia News.NetLahore, Feb. 8 : The United States is creating uncertainty in Pakistan in order to gain access to Pakistan's nuclear program, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Syed Munawwar Hassan has said.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar tries to get judge disqualified
South East Asia News.NetKuala Lumpur, Feb.8 : Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial was sidetracked after his lawyers demanded that High Court judge Justice Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah recuse himself from the case.
I'm not aware of previous Pak govt's 'secret' deal with India on Kashmir: Qureshi
South East Asia News.NetMultan, Feb. 8 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has claimed that a proposal by the previous Pakistani regime to resolve the Kashmir dispute was "a secret" between "selected individuals" of Indian and Pakistani governments, and therefore he has no knowledge about it.
Pak would discuss all issues with India in New Delhi: Qureshi
South East Asia News.NetMultan, Feb. 8 : Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad will discuss all issues with India at the upcoming talks between the foreign secretaries of the two countries in New Delhi.
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