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By Sikander Hayat  Sarfraz Ahmad has scored a brilliant hundred against New Zealand and in doing so kept New Zealand lead to a minimum. This is his third hundred in this year and this makes him the first wicket keeper from Pakistan to score three hundreds in a calender year. Tail ender played well around him and especially the last wicket partnership frustrated New Zealand for a long time. HOME 

Raheel Sharif's visit , the first by any Pakistani army chief in four years, comes at a time when the US is in the final stages of its withdrawal from Afghanistan. Officials say the US may not need Pakistan 's ports and roads as before to sustain its Afghanistan operations , but the engagement between the two nations will continue. The relationship took a heavy blow following the US raid in Abbottabad to kill Osama Bin Laden, but efforts have been made over the past year to rebuild the military ties. Mr Sharif, after taking over the post last year, has overseen a major military operation against Islamists in the tribal areas of Pakistan, a long-pending US demand. Experts say Islamabad is using this as a way to extract a commitment from the US regarding enhanced engagement and continuation of military aid to Pakistan post-2014. Signs of thawing relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have helped create some positive vibes in the US towards its uncertain ally. C...

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by Apurvaa Subramaniam So you have decided to study in Munich . Well done, you have chosen wisely. Munich, the capital of Bavaria, famous for the Oktoberfest , is also home to a host of universities including 2 of Germany’s elite universities  Technical University of Munich (TUM) and  Ludwig Maximilians University  (LMU). Here are some tips on how to make the most of your student life in Munich and experience the true “ Münchner Gemütlichkeit ”. Editor's note: Don't miss out to have a look at the exciting  study programmes offered in Munich ! Before Arriving Plan and prepare in advance Once you have are accepted to a university in Munich, it is essential to start your preparations as soon as possible, ideally at least 2 or 3 months before your arrival. Visa Non EU citizens usually require a Residence Permit to study in Germany. Keep all the required documents ready and apply well in time. Depending on your nationality, the visa may take up to 4-6 w...

1. Job search Which important factors play a role in getting a suitable part time job as an international students? You should check regional job portals / search engines and newspapers frequently because that's where you will find most jobs. It's also a good idea to pay the company you would like to work for a visit and introduce yourself personally. That makes a BIG difference, because they get to know you and see who you are. Is German a must have for a part time job? Well, that depends on the job. If you want to work in an international company, it might not be necessary to speak German. But as soon as you are dealing with customers, German is a must. Also German language skills will help you a lot with getting integrated in German society and to feel comfortable. Will there be anybody to help me with finding the right job? Yes, at every university there's the international office's help desk which is there to h...

A glance in your purse or wallet and it's easy to decide: You need some cash and so a part-time job. Perhaps you'd like to gain some experience in the German job market ? Or make new contacts and put yourself to the test? There are plenty of reasons why students go to work while also studying. Just like the paths to a dream job . Waiting, cleaning, babysitting You can best top-up your budget by taking a job at a university department, in one of the libraries or at another uni institution. Waiting is THE classic student job in cafés, pubs or bars . Other students look after guests at exhibitions and trade fairs, or work as delivery drivers and cycle couriers, go cleaning, work in a copy shop, or as a babysitter and so on. You should also check the noticeboards ( Schwarzesbrett) at uni, in the libraries, supermarkets and so on. Many unis also have a job agency service for students. Contact student services or the local job centre ( Agentur für Arbeit ). Five...

Is Germany better at teaching university courses in English than universities in English-speaking countries ? Germany has been named as the most supportive country for overseas students , in an international league table . Among the attractions for international students is the increasing availability in Germany of courses taught entirely in English, so much so that students can complete degrees without ever having to speak German . In the international zones of these classes, students from Germany, the United States and China participate in seminars conducted by German professors speaking in English. View from abroad David Ravensbergen, a Canadian at the Freie Universitat Berlin, says these multiple layers of internationalism can puzzle other students. "They say: 'Let's get this straight. You're an English speaker from Canada, and you've come to Germany to study in English. And to study about North America. What's gotten into your head?'...