Over 4 million homeless in flood-hit Pakistan: UN

ISLAMABAD: The number of people rendered homeless by the devastating floods in Pakistan has risen to more than 4 million, the United Nations said on Thursday, making the critical task of securing greater amounts of aid

more urgent.

The UN had earlier said that 2 million people had lost their homes in the worst floods in Pakistan’s history, which began nearly three weeks.

Aid agencies have been pushing for more funding as they try to tackle major problems such as food supplies, lack of shelter and outbreaks of diseases.

The economic costs of the floods are expected to run into the billions of dollars, stepping up pressure on government just after it had made progress in stabilising the country through security offensives against Taliban insurgents.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said it expected to contribute at least $2 billion to

Turkey must demonstrate commitment to West: US

WASHINGTON: The United States is warning Turkey that it is alienating US supporters and needs to demonstrate its commitment to partnership with the West.

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US lawmakers seal deal on Wall St reform

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers hammered out a historic overhaul of financial regulations on Friday, handing President Barack Obama a major domestic policy victory on the eve of a global summit of world leaders.

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Spain beat Chile 2-1, topped Group H

JOHANNESBURG: Spain topped Group H on goal difference by edging closest rival Chile 2-1 on Friday.

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Rahman’s US tour cut short by stage accident

DETROIT: After suffering significant damage to his stage last weekend in Pontiac, Michigan, Indian composer and performer A.

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SAARC ministerial moot opens in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: SAARC Conference of Interior Ministers opened here Saturday to discuss and adopt a joint strategy to eliminate terrorism, drug and human trafficking and address immigration related issues.

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SAARC ministerial moot opens today

ISLAMABAD: SAARC Conference of Interior Ministers is being held in Islamabad today (Saturday) to discuss and adopt a joint strategy to eliminate terrorism, drug and human trafficking and address immigration related issues.

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Toby Gerhart,Toby Gerhart Stanford

TrendPK.com Toby Gerhart,Toby Gerhart Stanford:In perhaps the most impressive Heisman Trophy statement of the season, Toby Gerhart rushed for 205 yards on 29 caries, scoring three rushing touchdowns and passing 18 yards for another in Stanford’s thrilling 45-38 comeback win over Notre Dame.

TrendPK.com Toby Gerhart,Toby Gerhart Stanford:In perhaps the most impressive Heisman Trophy statement of the season, Toby Gerhart rushed for 205 yards on 29 caries, scoring three rushing touchdowns and passing 18 yards for another in Stanford’s thrilling 45-38 comeback win over Notre Dame.
Gerhart – oh, he also caught a pass for [...]

USA Troops Rise in Afghan Might Spill over Militants in Pakistan:PM Gilani

TrendPK.com Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the increase in US force in Afghanistan might lead to the spill over of militants in Pakistan and make the situation worse confounded and, therefore, the western countries should evolve a joint strategy against the Taliban on Pak-Afghan borders. In an interview with

TrendPK.com Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the increase in US force in Afghanistan might lead to the spill over of militants in Pakistan and make the situation worse confounded and, therefore, the western countries should evolve a joint strategy against the Taliban on Pak-Afghan borders.

In an interview with [...]