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ZAB case: SC asks govt to correct legal flaws in presidential reference

Islamabad: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday resumed hearing on the presidential reference seeking court opinion in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case.

A three-member bench of the SC comprising Chief Justice Ifitikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Sair Ali was hearing the case.

During the hearing the CJ observed that no question of law had been raised in the reference and court could not form a larger bench unless the legal flaws are addressed in the reference

Pakistan

FC to take charge of security in Sui: Army Chief

Gawadar: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has said that Frontier Corps (FC) would take charge in Sui area of Balochistan within two months while the army would remain in cantonments. He... 

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• Four security personnel injured in South Waziristan roadside blast
• Target killer of six MQM workers arreste

S-Asia

India: Communists challenged in West Bengal state poll

West Bengal: In the first phase of legislative elections, voting has begun in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The state’s government, the world’s oldest democratically-elected... 

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• Sri Lankan president on three-day visit to Bangladesh
• Fire damages boogies of Rajhdani express

World

Fukushima nuclear crisis ‘over in nine months’

Tokyo: The operator of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has said it expects to bring the crisis under control by the end of the year. Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) aims to reduce radiation leaks... 

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• Libya: UK in talks over ‘dire’ humanitarian need
• Florida: two Britons shot dead

Business

PTA Decides to phase out APC In telecom sector

Karachi: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to reduce the rate of Access Promotion Contribution (APC) up to zero cents to facilitate Long Distance International (LDI) operators... 

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• Gul train symbol of ties between Turkey, Pakistan
• Hafeez urges US private sector to invest in Pak energy sector

Sports

SRK to take off shirt if KKR reaches IPL final

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan says he will take off his shirt, a’la Sourav Ganguly, to show off his six-pack abs if his Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team reaches the Indian Premier... 

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• Khan defends light welterweight title forth time
• Pak likely to play India in a blind cricket tourney

Health

Brain chemical influences our judgments

A brain chemical called serotonin is likely to influence why we may consider a couple to be intimate... 

• High heels more dangerous than sports
• Laughter best medicine for leg ulcers

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Pakistan test fires new ballistic missile

Islamabad: Pakistan successfully test-fired a short range ballistic missile, having ability to carry nuclear war heads, said a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here on Tuesday. The statement noted that the missile Nasr , the ninth of “Hatf” missiles series, can...  No Comment

Pakistan

Bill against dual nationality tabled in NA

Islamabad: An amendment bill against dual nationalities has been tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday.  Read More →

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• SC puts off hearing of NRO case
• Roof of a police station falls off in Faisalabad

S-Asia

India: One killed in clash at planned nuke plant site

Jaitapur: Police in western India clashed with locals protesting against the planned construction of a nuclear power plant, which left one person killed. Police said they were forced to open... 

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• India: Communists challenged in West Bengal state poll

• Sri Lankan president on three-day visit to Bangladesh

World

China: man stabs six passers-by, kills himself

Xinjiang: A young man has stabbed six people and killed himself in Xinjiang, state media has reported. One of the six, a student, is in critical condition, but all survived.  Read More →

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• ‘Most England universities’ want to charge £9,000 in tuition fees
• UN says Libyan govt promises aid workers access

Business

Hafeez Sheikh meets WB president

Washington: Finance Minister, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had a meeting with World Bank President, Robert Zoellick and discussed development partnership with the financial institution.  Read More →

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• Rising oil may hit global recovery: India
• Pak July-March current account surplus at $99mn

Sports

Kevin Pietersen expect to be fit against Sri Lanka

London: English batsman Kevin Pietersen, who is enjoying his extended break away from the game due to injury, expects to be fit for England’s first Test of the summer against Sri Lanka.  Read More →

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• SRK to take off shirt if KKR reaches IPL final

• Khan defends light welterweight title forth time

Style

Barbara is back in Bollywood

Mumbai: Mexican actress Barbara Mori, who played Hrithik Roshan’s love interest in “Kites”, has reportedly been signed for a whopping $300,000 for “Fever”, in which... 

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• Lara Dutta celebrates 33rd birthday
• ‘Chalo Dilli’ is not a love story

Science

iPhones, iPad: Apple sues Samsung for ‘copying’

World popular Apple is suing Samsung Electronics for allegedly copying the design of its iPad and iPhone. It claims Samsung’s Galaxy range of mobile phones and tablet “slavishly”... 

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• WWF says new Vietnam reserve brings hope for rare animal
• Sharp-toothed fossil links old and new dinosaurs

Health

Unproblematic approach to diminish dark circles around eyes

Face need special care. Eyes are making an allowance for the magnificence and charisma in ones persona,... 

• Antibiotics don’t work in outer space

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Larger bench of SC to hear ZAB case on May 2

Islamabad: A Larger Bench of the Supreme Court would hear the presidential reference seeking court opinion about reopening Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case. A three-member bench of the apex court comprising Chief Justice Ifitikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Sair Ali resumed the hearing...  No Comment

Pakistan

Javed Hashmi apologises for taking oath under Zia regime

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Javed Hashmi while apologising the nation for taking oath in Zia regime has demanded of all those politicians who supported military dictators... 

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• KUBS initiates research exchange program
• Two security officials injured in SW blast

S-Asia

Three Afghan police officials killed in Jalalabad blast

Jalalabad: At least three Afghan police officials were killed and six others injured when a roadside bomb went off in eastern city of Jalalabad, sources said on Thursday.  Read More →

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• Over 1 lakh people die in Indian road accidents
• Indian Naval chopper makes emergency landing

World

Putin reveals plan to boost Russia birth rate

Moscow: In order to reverse Russia’s declining population, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has unveiled plans. The government will spend 1.5tn roubles ($53bn; £33bn) on raising the... 

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• Australia asylum seeker detention centre torched
• Japan: entry into Fukushima evacuation zone banned

Business

Faysal Bank’s profits register decline

Karachi: The net profit of Faysal Bank Ltd has registered a decline and dipped to Rs241.258 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2011 compared to Rs1.685 billion same period last year.  Read More →

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• India ready to export electricity to Pakistan
• Gold hits new high of $1,500 an ounce

Sports

Afridi names Akram, Moin, Inzamam top three captains

Islamabad: Pakistan’s limited-overs captain Shahid Khan Afridi has named Wasim Akram, Moin Khan and Inzamamul Haq as his top three captains and the late Bob Woolmer as the “best coach”... 

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• Flower, Fletcher shortlisted for Indian coaching
• Pawar urges ICC to reconsider its decision

Style

‘Mr Khiladi’ missing family while shooting

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says the pain is unmatched whenever he is busy shooting or travelling abroad without his wife Twinkle and son Aarav. “I know everyone thinks an actor’s... 

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• Ranbir shoots item song for kids

• Barbara is back in Bollywood

Science

Scientists hope to change DNA of wild mosquitoes

Scientists believe they are closer to being able to change the DNA of wild mosquitoes in order to combat malaria. In the laboratory, they made a gene spread from a handful of mosquitoes to most... 

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• iPhones, iPad: Apple sues Samsung for ‘copying’

• WWF says new Vietnam reserve brings hope for rare animal

Health

10 years in a desk job can double bowel cancer risk

Here’s bad news for those who sit in front of a computer all day at work. A new study has suggested... 

• Unproblematic approach to diminish dark circles around eyes

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US drone strike: children, women among 25 killed in N Waziristan

Peshawar: A Us drone fired four missiles on a house in north west Pakistan’s  tribal region near Afghan border, killing 25, including three women and five children, and injuring several people, official sources said on Friday.

The drone  targeted the house in Mir Ali, area of North Waziristan some 35 kilometers east of the main town of Miramshah.

Official requesting anonymity, said that number of causalities were feared to be increased.

Pakistan

PML-Q to join govt within three weeks: Raja Riaz

Lahore: Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz has said that the Pakistan Muslim league-Q (PML-Q) would join the federal cabinet within 15 to 20 days.  Read More →

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• 14 security personnel killed in Lower Deer
• Haj scam: FIA gets one-week to conclude probe

S-Asia

Dutch parliament to debate on Kashmir situation

Srinagar: Dutch Parliament, the Folketing, will debate the current situation of Kashmir, disputed territory between Pakistan and India, at a special hearing in Copenhagen on May 4, 2011.  Read More →

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• 17 killed as ferry capsizes in Bangladesh

• Three Afghan police officials killed in Jalalabad blast

World

Egypt court orders to remove Mubarak name from public places

Cairo: An Egypt court has ordered that the names of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his wife Suzanne be removed from all public places. Hundreds of public squares, streets, libraries and schools... 

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• Sudan: Bashir accepts ‘responsibility’ for Darfur war
• Syria: security beefed up ahead of expected protests

Business

SMEDA establishes projects worth Rs2,818m

Islamabad: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has implemented as many as 28 projects worth Rs2,818.167 million during past three years to facilitate and promote small... 

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• Hafeez meets top business leaders in New York

• Faysal Bank’s profits register decline

Sports

WI beat Pakistan by seven runs

St Locia: West Indies won the only T-20 match against Pakistan by seven runs at Beasejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Locia on Thursday.  Read More →

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• WI sets 151 target for Pakistan

• Afridi names Akram, Moin, Inzamam top three captains

Style

Salman Khan repeating Dabbangg style in next movie

Promos of Ready,Salman Khan’s upcoming movie, show the actor repeating his typical Dabangg style, an Indian daily reported. Bhushan Kumar, co-producer of says they are trying to cash in on... 

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• ‘Mr Khiladi’ missing family while shooting

• Ranbir shoots item song for kids

Science

Samsung sues Apple following accusations of ‘copying’

Samsung Electronics is suing Apple, claiming its rival violated its patent rights, days after Apple accused Samsung of “slavishly” copying designs of its iPad and iPhone. The patent... 

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• Scientists hope to change DNA of wild mosquitoes

• iPhones, iPad: Apple sues Samsung for ‘copying’

Health

Energy saving bulbs may cause cancer

The energy-saving bulbs release cancer causing chemicals when switched on and can result in severe troubles... 

• Quit smoking, avoid kidney cancer

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UK refused to handover Musharraf, FIA tells ATC

Rawalpindi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday told an-anti terrorism court, hearing Benazir Bhutto murder case that the UK has refused handing over former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to Pakistan. The hearing was held in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi. The FIA informed the court that the...  No Comment

Pakistan

Moin Akhtar laid to rest

Karachi: Legendary actor and comedian Moin Akhtar was laid to rest  amid heart wrenching echoes of mournful cries and tears  here on Saturday. Akhtar died of a heart attack on Friday evening... 

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• Forces kill six militants in Orakzai Agency
• US personnel depart from Shamsi Airbase

S-Asia

Death toll rises to 33 as boat sinks in Bangladesh’s river

Dhaka: Five more bodies have been recovered on Friday after a ferry sank on a river in Bangladesh, raising the death toll to 33, an official said.  Read More →

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• Samjhauta blast accused claims innocence

• Dutch parliament to debate on Kashmir situation

World

Philippines: dozens missing after landslide

Mindanao: At least three people have been killed and 21 more are missing after a landslide struck homes and destroyed mining tunnels in the Philippines. Mud and rocks buried miners’ houses... 

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• UN says Somalia drought leaves one in four children hungry
• Ouattara recalls army to barracks in Ivory Coast

Uncensored

DG ISI visited US after government approval

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is in difficult situation because of front line state in war on terror, but Pakistan’s military and political... 

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• CID arrests three target killers
• World Cup 2011: Bookies transfer Rs23 bn

Business

CNG Stations to remain shut till Sunday in Balochistan, Sindh

Karachi: CNG stations throughout Balochistan and Sindh including Karachi would remain shut for 36 hours from Saturday to Sunday as gas pressure lowered due to the annual repair of Bhit Gas Field.  Read More →

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• SMEDA establishes projects worth Rs2,818m

• Hafeez meets top business leaders in New York

Sports

Pakistan to face WI in first ODI on Saturday

St. Locia: First one day between Pakistan and West Indies will be played today (Saturday) at Beasejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St. Locia on Saturday. The match will be played at 18:30 pm (PST).  Read More →

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• Bangladesh to tour Pakistan in Dec 2011
• Haider decides indemnity against Geo TV

Style

Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 120 days in jail

Los Angeles: Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 120 days in jail on Friday for violating her probation in a 2007 DUI case by taking the piece of jewelry.  Read More →

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• Positive is Credible
• LUMS being Paindo for a day!

Health

How much straight hair useful

Naturally curly hairs are looking much stunning and charming but sometimes it’s also very irritating.... 

• Energy saving bulbs may cause cancer

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Over 500 Taliban escape from Afghan prison

Kandahar: Over 500 Taliban inmates escaped from a prison in Kandahar, south of Afghanistan early Monday, news agencies reported.

Pakistan

Contempt of court notice: Taj Haider submits reply in SC

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh Chapter Vice President Taj Haider on Monday submitted his written reply to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in contempt of court notice while Sindh... 

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• Loans written-off case: SC forms probe commission
• SC orders govt to form EC in accordance with Constitution

S-Asia

3000 Afghan refugees voluntarily went back to Afghanistan

Peshawar: Some three thousand Afghan refugees from various parts of Pakistan including Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa province voluntarily left the country for Afghanistan.  Read More →

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• Hindu spritual leader Sathya Sai Baba passes away
• Two Afghan policemen killed

World

Wikileaks reveals many at Guantanamo ‘not dangerous’Wikileaks

London: Files obtained by the whistleblowing website Wikileaks have revealed that the US believed many of those held at Guantanamo Bay were innocent or only low-level operatives. The files,... 

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• Fire in Chinese capital kills 17 people
• Yemen: protesters keep up pressure on Saleh

Business

Indian offer power export to Pakistan not viable option

Islamabad: President Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) Dr. Murtaza Mughal on Sunday said Indian offer to export electricity to Pakistan is not a viable option.  Read More →

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• KSE rises 2.3 percent in a week

• CNG Stations to remain shut till Sunday in Balochistan, Sind

Sports

Zulqarnain Haider arrives in Pakistan\

Islamabad: Former Pakistan wicket-keeper Zulqarnain Haider landed at Benazir International Airport Islamabad on Monday.  Read More →

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• Kamran’s father-in-law is gambler: Haider
• Pakistan win first ODI against West Indies

Style

Animated film on Taj Mahal planed

New Delhi: India-based Toonz Animation has embroiled on a plan to make an animation film on the love story of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz which brought the renowned Taj Mahal into... 

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• Slumdog Millionaire actor to speak English in desi style

• Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 120 days in jail

Science

Samsung sues Apple following accusations of ‘copying’

Samsung Electronics is suing Apple, claiming its rival violated its patent rights, days after Apple accused Samsung of “slavishly” copying designs of its iPad and iPhone. The patent... 

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• Scientists hope to change DNA of wild mosquitoes
• iPhones, iPad: Apple sues Samsung for ‘copying’

Health

Malaria: cases among UK travellers rise by 30pc

The number of malaria infections recorded among UK residents has increased by nearly 30 percent over... 

• Effective treatment for indigestion and heartburns

• How much straight hair useful

Amazing

Chinese man finds bullet in his brain

A farmer from central China has discovered his mystery illness was caused by a bullet inside his brain... 

• Dog-shaped wedding cake sets world record
• German politician caught stealing toilet paper

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Top Qaeda commander killed in Afghanistan

Kabul: Al Qaeda’s second most wanted insurgent Abu Hafs al-Najdi was killed in an airstrike in eastern Kunar province near Pakistan border, news agencies reported on Tuesday. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) statement said that Abu Hafs al-Najdi, alias Abdul Ghani was killed 12 days...  No Comment

Pakistan

Clues to navy buses blast found, says Malik

Karachi: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the police have found important clues regarding twin blasts on Pakistan Navy buses, that left 4 officials killed and 54 injured early in... 

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• MQM tables Deweaponization bill
• Haider claimed indemnity of Rs 150 Mn

S-Asia

Over 500 Taliban escape from Afghan prison

Kandahar: Over 500 Taliban inmates escaped from a prison in Kandahar, south of Afghanistan early Monday, news agencies reported. An international news agency quoted Kandahar jail chief Ghulam... 

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• 3000 Afghan refugees voluntarily went back

• Hindu spritual leader Sathya Sai Baba passes away

World

US orders some staff to leave Syria

Damascus: The United States urged its citizens to avoid traveling  to Syria and ordered non-essential personnel to leave the Middle East country in the wake of  huge protest in various parts... 

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• Berlusconi backs Nato strikes by Italy jets on Libya
• Schengen migration row: France, Italy to hold talks

Business

Soaring food prices a threat across Asia:ADB

Manila: Soaring global food prices threaten to push tens of millions of Asians into extreme poverty and cut the region’s economic growth this year, the Asian Development Bank warned in... 

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• IMF could stop financial support to Pak over RGST issue
• Electricity shortfall on the rise

Sports

New Zealand cricket boss urges ICC to decide fast on next WC line up

Wellington: New Zealand Cricket chief Justin Vaughan has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to decide quickly on how many teams will participate in the next World Cup.  Read More →

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• Indonesian Consulate pursues sports democracy
• Pakistan beat WI by seven wickets

Style

Rio flanged up to the mark in American box office

Hollywood has a love affair with their audience and has a keen interest to represent distinctiveness. After The Movie “Avatar”, there is another new big bang Movie “RIO”, which has a... 

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• Animated film on Taj Mahal planned

• Slumdog Millionaire actor to speak English in desi style

Science

US to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco

Chicago: The United States’ Food and Drug department on Monday planned to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, says a release.  Read More →

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• Samsung sues Apple following accusations of ‘copying’

• Scientists hope to change DNA of wild mosquitoes

Health

Boost the baby foodstuff for a healthy growth

Kids are great blessing of God. Everyone knows that babies need special care and love from their parents.... 

• Migraine heart link in children

• Malaria: cases among UK travellers rise by 30pc

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11-memebr SC bench constituted to hear ZAB reference

Islamabad:  An 11-member larger bench of Supreme Court has been constituted to hear the presidential reference for visiting the death sentence handed down to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Pakistan

Shahbaz calls upon nation to stand up against drone attacks

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the nation will have to unite against the US drone attacks and people form Karachi to Khyber stand up against the attacks.  Read More →

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• Haj corruption: FIA fails to charge sheet Kazmi
• Moderate quake hits Turbat

S-Asia

Jaitapur plant: India to tighten nuclear safeguards

Maharashtra: India has pledged to put in extra safeguards at a proposed nuclear power plant in western India after recent violent protests against the plan. Activists say the $10bn (£6bn) plant... 

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• 12 Afghan, Nato soldiers killed in clash with Pak forces
• Shoe hurled at Congress MP

World

Hosni Mubarak ally Habib el-Adly on trial

Cairo: Egypt’s former interior minister, Habib el-Adly, has gone on trial accused of ordering the shooting of protesters during the country’s revolution. Nearly 850 civilians were... 

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• Thai-Cambodia border row: talks cancelled as clashes continue
• Military rehearsal takes place ahead of royal wedding

Business

Pakistan, India resume trade talks

Islamabad: Pakistan and India on Wednesday began trade talks as commerce secretaries of both the countries are holding first round of two-day talks.  Read More →

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• IMF overview commission to visit Pakistan on May 8

• Soaring food prices a threat across Asia:ADB

Sports

London Olympics tickets deadline expires

London: The deadline for buying Olympics tickets has expired, after organisers extended it by an hour due to a last-minute surge in demand. The London 2012 website accepted sales until 0100 BST... 

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• Eight gamblers given threats to Zulqernain arrested

• New Zealand cricket boss urges ICC to decide fast on next WC line up

Style

Salman doses not like wearing red underwear outside

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has no interest in playing a super hero role as he does not want to wear red underwear outside.  Read More →

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• Rio flanged up to the mark in American box office

• Animated film on Taj Mahal planned

Science

US to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco

Chicago: The United States’ Food and Drug department on Monday planned to regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products, says a release.  Read More →

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• Samsung sues Apple following accusations of ‘copying’
• Scientists hope to change DNA of wild mosquitoes

Health

Boost the baby foodstuff for a healthy growth

Kids are great blessing of God. Everyone knows that babies need special care and love from their parents.... 

• Migraine heart link in children
• Malaria: cases among UK travellers rise by 30pc

Amazing

Royal marriage leads to Internet breakdown

If you have no interest in the royal marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton and use Internet for... 

• Chinese man finds bullet in his brain