Media regulation borders on censorship in Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan: As the Pakistani media has become more influential, government efforts to curtail it have become more creative. In early July, the Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting…
Egypt allows Libyan aid into Gaza Strip
EL-ARISH: Egypt allowed 200 tons of medical aid unloaded from a Libyan ship into the blockaded Palestinian Gaza Strip enclave, an official said on Wednesday. A further nine trucks loaded…
Editor denies El-Aswany quit Al-Shorouk
CAIRO: Editor-in-Chief of Al-Shorouk El-Gadid Amr Khafagy denied Wednesday recent rumors that prominent novelist Alaa El-Aswany quit writing his weekly column in the independent daily after facing pressure by some…
State of farmers deteriorates in 2010, says rights report
CAIRO: The state of Egyptian farmers has deteriorated significantly in 2010, according to a report released Tuesday by the Land Center for Human Rights. “The data and conclusions mentioned in…
Egypt claims Hamas fired rockets from Sinai
CAIRO: After repeated denials, Egypt has stated that rocket attacks launched on Jordan and Israel did come from Sinai, and were carried out by members of Hamas. The official MENA…
Zamalek to appeal against Geddo ruling
CAIRO: Zamalek are set to make a fresh appeal against the Egyptian FA's ruling in the infamous Geddo transfer saga. Zamalek protested against the fine imposed against the…
Zaki makes Hodoud trip
CAIRO: Zamalek manager Hossam Hassan named striker Amr Zaki in his 20-man list for Thursday's league opener at Harras Hodoud. Zaki has been struggling with a pelvic injury recently, but…
Meteb subject to long ban, heavy fine
CAIRO: Emad Meteb is unlikely to walk away unpunished after his surprise departure from Standard Liege, according to a Belgian lawyer representing the club. After signing a two-year deal in…
Sharm El-Sheikh to become eco-friendly
CAIRO: The popular tourist resort of Sharm El-Sheikh is going green by raising environmental management efficiency and preserving its natural resources, a meeting concluded last week. The meeting was chaired…