PCB Seek Time To Finalize Preliminary World Cup Squad
To decide about the 30 men for the preliminary world cup squad a meeting was held today but according to information there is no result of the meeting. PCB is not able to decide about the final 30 name that has to be announce as preliminary world cup squad. A meeting held at the head quarter at Lahore but it was decided that 30 men name will be announced on later dates.
19th December is the deadline given by ICC for the preliminary world cup squad. There are some reports that PCB is consulting to add Shoaib Malikh, Kamran Akmal and Danish Keneria name in the 30 men list. There are some reports that Board is also seeking clearance of these three players.
The statement issued by PCB stated that in the meeting different issues were discussed and it was decided that ODI team for New Zealand tour and for the world cup will be announce on later dates. Three main players Asif, Aamir and Salman Butt will definitely be not a part of world cup squad as they are suspended by ICC.
Kamran Akmal, Danish Kaneria, Shoaib Malik and Rana Naved matter was also highlighted in the meeting. A source said that there is no justification that for dropping these experienced players. Chief selector, Mohsin Khan said that PCB clearance is necessary for player selection.
Taliban, Karzai hold secret talks to end war
October 6, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
WASHINGTON: Representatives of the Taliban and President Hamid Karzai’s government have started secret talks to negotiate an end to the war in Afghanistan, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing Afghan and Arab sources.
The sources, who were not named by the Post, were quoted as saying they believe the Taliban representatives are authorized to speak for the Quetta Shura, the Afghan Taliban organization based in Pakistan, and its leader, Mohammad Omar.
The sources quoted by the Post stressed that the current discussions are in the preliminary stages. The newspaper said the talks followed inconclusive meetings hosted by Saudi Arabia that wrapped up more than a year ago.
Karzai’s spokesman Waheed Omer, speaking in Kabul, declined to confirm or deny the report of new meetings.
“There were contacts in the past and may now be direct or indirect
Police hunts for two suspects over Imran Farooq’s murder
September 20, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Staff Report
LONDON: A British newspapers claimed that detectives probing the death of MQM leader, Dr. Imran Farooq, are hunting for two murderers, SAMAA learnt Monday.
The paper further said that he was stabbed repeatedly before being hit on the head with bricks.
British Newspaper ‘Daily Mirror’ claimed in its report with reference to Scotland Yard’s investigation, that some political motives might be involved in Imran Farooq’s murder.
“He was killed by more than one person, who are being hunted,” report said.
The British newspaper claimed that he was hit on the head with bricks. Earlier, the preliminary report said that his death was caused by the wound on his head.
MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq was stabbed to death in Mill Hills, London late Thursday night.
Dr. Farooq, 50, was a leading member of Muttahida Quami Movement
Strategy ready to tackle target killings in Karachi
KARACHI: The intelligence agencies have hammered out strategy to cope with the target killing spree underway in the city, Geo News reported Wednesday.
According to sources, a list of 300 people detrimental to the peace in the city, has been compiled. These 300 people have weapons in huge quantity.
The list includes people from religious and political parties.
The secret agency report has declared the limits of 20 police stations as sensitive.
Casualties feared in Lahore court firing
LAHORE: Casualties are feared in a firing incident at Lahore Session Court, Geo News reported Wednesday.
The firing triggered panic among people present there, who saved their lives by running to safe places.
According to Geo News correspondent, miscreants threw hand grenades after the gunshots were fired, resulting into the death of a lawyer. The reports on the death are still unconfirmed.
The saboteurs attacked to get free their friend, an accused who was scheduled to make an appearance before the session court today.
At least four to five people launched this attack at Lahore session court premises.
Two killed in Lahore session court firing
LAHORE: At least two people were killed in a firing incident at Lahore Session Court followed by grenade attack, Geo News reported Wednesday.
The saboteurs attacked the police personnel to get free their friend, an accused who was scheduled to make an appearance before the session court today.
At least four to five people launched this attack at Lahore session court premises.
According to Geo News correspondent, miscreants threw hand grenades after the gunshots were fired, resulting into the death of a lawyer. An attacker also was killed when the attack was retaliated.
The firing triggered panic among people present there, who saved their lives by running to safe places.
According to a witness, at least three hand grenades were flung at the court. Police recovered various magazines of bullets and hand grenade, which were neutralized by Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS).
According to the preliminary reports, at least three people were injured in the incident.
The roads around the session court have been blocked.
Tens of news
March 2, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TrendPK.com Tens of news : Andrew Howe’s undefeated regular season paved the way to the No. 1 pre-seed for the upcoming Big Ten Conference wrestling championships, and seven other University of Wisconsin athletes also earned mention.
Howe (28-0), a sophomore who is the defending Big Ten champ, gained the preliminary nod for the [...]
US Drone Strike in NWA, 3 Killed
February 18, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan News: AT least three people have reportedly been killed in a suspected US drone strike in North Waziristan agency.
Two missiles fired by an unmanned U.S. spy plane hit a compound here Thursday evening, killing at least three people and wounding five others. The identities of the deceased have not yet known, says the preliminary reports from the area.
US Drone Strike in NWA, 3 Killed was first posted on February 18, 2010 at 6:16 pm.
Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman fight video
Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman fight video latest news updates :- Coleman vs Couture Fight Video. As UFC 109 will soon end, we’ll be posting the Couture vs Coleman Replay video here. It’s one of the most awaited matches in the history of UFC and I bet after the main event, a lot will look for the replay of Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman match. Some fans around the world have no time right now to watch it, that’s why they will expect a replay video of Couture vs Coleman.
Rest assured that we’ll be updating this post for the replay video of Couture vs Coleman. As of now, here are the results of UFC 109 fight cards.
UFC 109 Preliminary card
Heavyweight bout: Rolles Gracie vs. Joey Beltran – Beltran defeated Gracie via TKO at 1:31 of Round 2.
Heavyweight bout: Tim Hague vs. Chris Tuchscherer – Tuchscherer defeated Hague via majority decision
Light Heavyweight bout: Brian Stann vs. Phil Davis – Davis defeated Stann via unanimous decision.
Lightweight bout: Phillipe Nover vs. Rob Emerson – Emerson defeated Nover via unanimous decision.
UFC 109 Preliminary card (Spike TV)
Lightweight bout: Melvin Guillard vs. Ronnys Torres – Guillard defeated Torres via unanimous decision
Lightweight bout: Mac Danzig vs. Justin Buchholz – Danzig defeated Buchholz via unanimous decision
UFC 109 Main card
Welterweight bout: Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg – Serra defeated Trigg via KO at 2:23 of round 1
Middleweight bout: Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller – Maia defeated Miller via unanimous decision
Welterweight bout: Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago – Thiago defeated Swick via technical submission (D’arce Choke) at 1:54 of round 2
Middleweight bout: Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen – Sonnen defeated Marquardt via unanimous decision
Light Heavyweight bout: Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman – Couture defeats Coleman via submission (rear naked choke) at 1:09 of round 2.
Randy Couture vs Mark Coleman fight video was first posted on February 7, 2010 at 4:11 pm.
NRO Tabled in Parliament
ISLAMABAD,Pakistan: NRO Tabled in Parliament, The government has presented the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in the Senate and National Assembly (AN) here on Friday for discussion. 
The NRO presented today at the Parliament in carrying out the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. ”
It is worth noting that all major political parties within and outside parliament, including the main opposition party, the PML-N, are continuously demanding the government in parliament this NRO.
NRO Tabled in Parliament was first posted on October 16, 2009 at 4:36 pm.
