Blast Kills 8 After Pakistan Postpones Taliban Talks
Pakistani police say a suicide bomber in the northwestern city of Peshawar has killed eight people and wounded at least 30 more. Police said the blast occurred near a hotel frequented by members of the Shi’ite Muslim minority. Police officer, Najeeb Rehman, said the attack took place as... read more »
Ford Middle East Reports 12% Rise In 2013
Ford Middle East recorded a year-on-year sales rise of 12 per cent in 2013, selling over 85,000 vehicles. The American car manufacturer, which also owns the Lincoln brand, reported strong growth in the UAE with an increase of 33 per cent in Abu Dhabi and 12 per cent in Dubai. The Middle East’s... read more »
Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka sign labour pact
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka have signed a landmark labour pact in a renewed bid to regulate hiring of domestic workers from the island nation and to ensure protection to those who were already employed in the kingdom. The agreement was signed by Adel Mohammed Fakih, Saudi labour... read more »
Nepal poll panel prepares final election results
Kathmandu – After one-and-a-half-months, Nepal’s Election Commission has prepared the final results of the Nov 19 Constituent Assembly election, officials said Friday. The election commission officials said the result has been submitted to President Ram Baran Yadav and it will be made... read more »
