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`Pak-India masters lacking sponsors in competing against each other' ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Taekwondo black belt holder Ahmad Amin Bodla said the martial art masters of Pakistan-India are eager to compete against each other but don't know how to make it happen as they don't have any sponsors.Talking to APP, Ahmad Amin Bodla who hails from Pakpattan and holds the World Record of 616 martial arts kicks in 3 minutes, said he is in talks with the Indian masters and they have agreed to conduct a fastest kicker tournament in Dubai between both the countries but don't have a sponsors for the tournament.Bodla, who broke the Guinness World Record for most kicks in 1 hour smashing 7,950 kicks on March 7 this year in Army Gymnasium, Rawalpindi, appealed the Pakistan Sports Board and the government to help him conduct the tournament. "This tournament will help in improving the relations between both the countries. It will prove a gateway between the martial ...


Beckham sees 'bright' future for China game SHANGHAI: Football superstar David Beckham said on Thursday he sees a "bright" future for the Chinese game despite past corruption scandals and the dismal performance of the national team.Visiting Shanghai as ambassador to the Chinese Super League (CSL), the recently-retired former England captain defended his decision to take up the role, which has been viewed as an ambitious attempt by the football authorities to improve the battered image of the Chinese game."People questioned why I ...

Scott to end year at Australian Open SYDNEY: World number four Adam Scott will make his final appearance of the year at the Australian Open in November, organisers said Thursday.The reigning US Masters champion has set himself a gruelling home schedule, having already agreed to play the Australian PGA Championship and defend his Australian Masters title.He is also widely expected to play the World Cup in Melbourne, making it four tournaments in four weeks."Winning the national Open is the title every Australian ...

France change eight for final All Blacks Test WELLINGTON: France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has replaced more than half the side that caved in against the All Blacks 30-0 last week in a desperate attempt to avoid a series whitewash in the final Test in New Plymouth on Saturday.There are eight changes to the starting side, six on form and two to replace the injured Louis Picamoles and Frederic Michalak."We just tried to bring in very fresh guys and keep some experienced players," Saint-Andre ...

Onazi unlikely to make Brazil trip: Keshi SALVADOR: Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi hinted on Wednesday that injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has lost in his bid to link up with the squad at the Confederations Cup in Brazil.The 20-year-old midfielder missed Nigeria's opening game, a 6-1 thrashing of Tahiti, due to a knee injury, but Keshi had expressed optimism he would be fit in time for Thursday's crucial Group B clash with Uruguay.However, he has now suggested that the Lazio player, who remained ...

James relishes latest shot at game-seven glory MIAMI: LeBron James and the Miami Heat tied the NBA finals with a miraculous comeback Tuesday and now they face an even bigger hurdle -- a winner-take-all game seven.Ray Allen hit a three pointer in the final seconds of regulation and James shook off a slow first half to finish with a triple double as the Miami Heat forced a seventh game by beating the San Antonio Spurs 103-100 on Tuesday.Four time NBA most valuable ...

Serena apologizes for rape case comments NEW YORK: World number one Serena Williams, a 16-time Grand Slam singles champion preparing to defend her title at Wimbledon, made an apology on Wednesday for comments in Rolling Stone magazine about a rape case.Williams was quoted regarding a case in Steubenville, Ohio, in a story about her posted online on Tuesday by Rolling Stone.In the case, two players from a high school American football team were convicted last March of raping a drunk 16-year-old ...


 



 
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Banking Review 2012

Annual2011/12
Foreign Debt $65.562bn
Per Cap Income $1,372
GDP Growth 3.7%
Average CPI 10.08%
MonthlyMay
Trade Balance $-2.171 bln
Exports $2.175 bln
Imports $4.346 bln
WeeklyJune 17, 2013
Reserves $11.446 bln