According to All Pakistan Jewellers Association, price of 10-gram gold went up by Rs 1,714 to close at 50,571 and one tola reached Rs 59,000.
In international market, gold price increased by $74 per ounce.
Silver price remained at Rs 1,300 per tola with no change.
The items which recorded decrease in their average prices during the week under review included tomatoes, potatoes, chicken (farm), egg hen (farm), onions, garlic, masoor pulse (washed), electric bulb (60wats), gram pulse (washed), moong pulse (washed), vegetable ghee (loose), red chillies and wheat flour.
Crude fell as much as $1.16 to $84.14 a barrel and was at $84.20 at 1:05 p.m. London time. Yesterday, the contract added 14 cents to $85.30. Prices are up 2.4 percent this week, heading for their first weekly gain since the five days ended July 22, and are up 15 percent in the past year.
Brent oil for October settlement on the London-based ICE Futures Europe exchange was down 56 cents at $110.06, set for a 1.3 percent climb this week. The contract was at a premium of $25.86 to US futures, compared with a record settlement of $26.21 on Aug. 19.
India s Sachin Tendulkar is in contention for the ICC Cricketer of the Year award. The veteran batsman however, faces stiff competition from the English duo of Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott. Hashim Amla of South Africa is the other player nominated for the awards which are scheduled to take place in London on September 12.
The four batsmen were nominated after a voting done by an independent 25-person academy and the eventual winner will recieve the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year.
Tendulkar recieved the honour in the previous edition of the awards which makes his achivement stand out. Cook and Trott however have their own share of glory as both have also been nominated for the Test Cricketer of the Year award.
The whole process will be handled by a special committee to be constituted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
A PCB official also made it clear that the option of hiring a foreign coach cannot be ruled out as the idea was to find the best candidate to work with the national team.
"Whether it is Dav Whatmore or any other foreign coach we are not discounting out anyone. Whatmore is working in India but obviously we can have talks with him," chief operating officer, Subhan Ahmad said.
He said Pakistan cricket had plenty of experience with foreign coaches in the past so it would be nothing new but the whole decision would rest on the committee that will be tasked with the job of shortlisting suitable candidates.
Flanked by Federal Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan, the PM however didn’t elaborate what foreign hand means or which country he was referring to. Neither did the PM say if there was any credible intelligence in this regard.
Addressing a news conference at State Guesthouse in Lahore where he had arrived to see the family of slain Salman Taseer whose son Shahbaz Taseer has been abducted, the prime minister came under a volley of questions ranging from security and the war on terrorism to internal affairs and accountability. The PM defended the decision of not calling Army in Karachi. He said the Army doesn t want to be involved in every situation.
The PM said he would meet the Taseer family as him and the party is very concerned. He said the federal government is willing to provide all support to the Punjab government for early recovery of Shahbaz Taseer. PM Gilani said Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif met him before the Council of Common Interest meeting in Islamabad the other day and assured of doing all the government could to trace the missing Taseer.
Asked if there would be any implications for Pakistan after the recent report that Al-Qaeda No. 2 Abd al-Rahman had been killed in Pakistan, PM Gilani said both the US and Pakistan are taking on high-valued target jointly. He said: “The ISI and CIA are working in close coordination with each other in the region. We have given them assistance in the past and continue to do so. I don’t think they would point the finger at Pakistan.”
The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) Fahmida Mirza has constituted a committee to review Karachi and Quetta situation.
The Parliamentary Committee consist of Khursheed Shah, Qamar Zaman Qaira, Abdul Qadir Patel, Noor Alam, Ayatullah Durani, Sardar Mehtab Abbasi, Khwaja Asif, Zahid Hamid, Rana Tanvir, Ghaus Baksh Maher, Riaz Pirzada, Zubaida Jalal, Haider Abbas Rizvi, Sohail Mansoor, Ghulam Ahmad Bilor, Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Khuda Buksh.
The Parliamentary committee will review the current situation in Karachi and Quetta and submit its report in the National Assembly.
Khurshid Shah, Qamar Zaman Qaira, Abdul Qadir Patel, Noor Alam, Ayatullah Durrani, Sardar Mahtab Abbasi, Khawaja Asif, Zahid Hamid and Rana Tanveer are members of the said body. Ghaus Bakhsh Mahr, Riaz Pirzada, Zubaida Jalal, Haider Abbas Rizvi, Sohail Mansoor, Ghulam Ahmad Billor, Maulana Fazlurrehman and Khuda Bakhsh Rajr also include the committee.
The committee would reflect and review the current situation of Karachi and Quetta and submit its report in the National Assembly.
SC to hear suo moto case on city situation on Monday |
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The five members bench of the apex court comprises of Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Sarmad Jalal Usmani, Justice Amer Hani Muslim and Justice Ghulam Rabbani. As far as security concerns, special passes will be issued by the Supreme Court, Karachi registry to the petitioners, respondents, their counsels appearing before the court. As regards others, passes will be issued to all those who are interested to watch court proceedings but subject to seating capacity in the Courtroom. Entry into Court building will be allowed after checking/frisking and searching of bags/ purses etc. No mobile phone will be allowed inside the Courtroom. Special arrangements have been put in place to ensure foolproof security at the premises of the Court. Meanwhile the Chief Justice has also formed two benches for hearing of the cases at Karachi Registry on August 29 and 30. The first bench will be headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while the second bench will be headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali. |
He said some people got upset owing to the operation in Pak Colony and Layari. He said he was fighting a war against terrorists and had never talked to any target killers. He denied all the charges that Zulfiqar Mirza leveled against.
Talking about Zulfiqar Mirza he said he was an emotional person and he considered his as his brother. Only president and PM can judge his performance, added Rehman Malik. Action will be taken in all the areas indiscriminately.
There was a possibility of annoyance on the part of some PPP leaders. The operation in Karachi will continue until the restoration of peace in Karachi. He admitted some people in the party did not want operation in Layari.
50 prisoners released from Adiala Jail after payment of fine by Hamza Shahbaz |
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Hamza Shahbaz Sharif made the payment of fine amounting to one million rupees from his own pocket. He also inaugurated the newly constructed barrack for lady prisoners in the Jail. He said that Punjab government has allocated Rs 12 million for the release of the prisoners on the occasion of Eid-ul-fitr from all the jails of the province particularly who are unable to pay their fines. During his visit to Adiala Jail, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif distributed Eid gifts and cash among those released from the jail including the lady prisoners. Talking to the media, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said that the prisoners facing difficulties in imprisonment due to non-payment of fines were released on the eve of Eid-ul-fitr so that they could enjoy the Eid with their families. He said that philanthropists should come forward and help the government in this regard so that such prisoners could celebrate Eid in their homes. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif gave the gifts, comprising one suit, sweets packet and Rs 500 to each of the 50 prisoners released from the jail besides Rs 1000 each to 55 lady prisoners from his own pocket. He also had “Iftari” with the prisoners. Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said that he is well aware of the problems of the prisoners and after the release, they should change their attitude and should become a useful citizen of the society. |
Three killed, 20 injured in firing on train |
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According to Pakistan Railways sources, the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals where some of them were stated to be in critical condition. The identity of deceased and injured passengers could not be ascertained immediately after the incident. Meanwhile, the ill-fated Quetta Express was brought to Mach railway station amid tight secruity. Frontier Constabulary, Levies and police parties arrived at the scene and launched search operation to arrest the culprits. |
“Deepika and I are definitely more than friends but that doesn`t mean that we need to get linked up. Deepika is one of the finest co stars I`ve worked with and she`s someone whom I would want to work with again and again,” Neil said on Zoom`s Superstar Weekends. The actor also denied he was ever involved with Asin Thottumkal. |
Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark Might Scare Off The Help |
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Put those things together, and you’ve got “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” a goosebumps-y haunted-house flick where the floorboards and the mattresses and the big old furnace in the basement really are hiding something deadly. A remake of a fairly-effective TV movie from 1973 the monsters were cheap, but the suspense was smartly ratcheted the new “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” was directed by first-timer Troy Nixey, although you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a new movie from Guillermo del Toro, whose name gets the most prominent placement on the posters and in the advertising. Even if del Toro didn’t yell “Action!” and “Cut!” the movie bears his imprint, from his fascination with scary stories told from a child’s point-of-view (“The Devil’s Backbone”) to the elegantly grotesque creatures (which bear more than a resemblance to the creepy-crawlies from “Pan’s Labyrinth”). The child in question this time around is Sally (Bailee Madison), an unhappy young girl being shuttled from her unstable mother to go and live with her father Alex (Guy Pearce), who’s in the process of restoring a gorgeous old mansion with the help of his girlfriend Kim (Katie Holmes). Kim does her best to get close to Sally, particularly since the work-obsessed Alex doesn’t pay much attention to her, but Sally resists. And while exploring one day, Sally finds a sealed-off room that Alex opens up over the warnings of Harris (Jack Thompson), the house’s longtime caretaker. |
Salman to make quick dash to the US for treatment! |
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Apparently, the actor is down and out due to the brute pain in his jaw for the past three months, which his giving him nightmares. It is believed that the ‘Dabangg’ star will fly out to the USA on 27th August, for a second opinion and further treatment. Talking to a daily, a source said, “Salman had this problem about seven years back. He used to get spasms in his face. But the pain would go away. In fact, it vanished completely after a year or two. It suddenly came back about three months back. This time, it`s more painful. He couldn`t have neglected it further.” Explaining about Salman’s deteriorating health, the source revealed, “Salman is in extreme pain. Every time he eats something extremely hot or cold, the pain intensifies. His jaw region hurts a lot.” Last week, Salman was rushed to Lilavati hospital in Bandra. “His pain was too acute. Salman, who is normally a very tough guy, was almost screaming. The doctors at Lilavati suggested that he visits Saifee hospital in Charni Road. At Saifee, he was advised to undergo angiography,” said the source. Salman is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, something his brother Sohail confirmed and said, “Trigeminal neuralgia bahut bada shabd hai. I don`t know what you`re saying. It`s my brother`s health. All I can say is that yes, he is going to the US on August 27 for a second opinion, diagnosis and treatment for his nerve problem.” With ‘Bodyguard’ releasing this Eid, it will be the first time when Salman will be unavailable for the release of his film as well as Eid and Ganapati celebrations at his home. |
Kareena recommends Imran for Shahid’s role? |
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According to grapevine, Bebo has recommended Imran’s name to director Milan Luthria for the sequel of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’. The role was initially offered to Kareena’s ex- Shahid Kapoor. While Shahid is yet to say yes to the role, producer Ekta Kapoor is seriously considering Kareena’s suggestion. The film is based on Mumbai’s underworld, and Imran is being considered for Chhota Rajan’s role. The film already has Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor as part of the star cast. Hunt for the second lead is on. Interestingly, Akshay Kumar, plays the role of a don, inspired by Dawood Ibrahim. Speaking to a daily, a source revealed, “Kareena feels that Imran would bring novelty to the character inspired by Rajan. More so because he has played strong romantic roles in most of his films.” Besides Kareena shares a great rapport with Imran whom she first met on the sets of ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’. “That’s also one reason why she`s so strongly recommending Imran`s for this movie,” added the source. Apparently producer Ekta Kapoor is also backing Kareena`s suggestion to director Milan Luthria. |
Obama talks finance with new IMF chief Lagarde |
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“The president congratulated Madame Lagarde on her new role and reinforced the importance of close cooperation between the United States and the IMF,” the White House said in a statement describing the phone call. “The president and the (IMF) managing director agreed on the need for policies that foster growth and job creation in the near term, while securing medium-term fiscal consolidation,” it said. “They also concurred on the importance of rebalancing global demand towards emerging markets.” Obama had earlier cut short his summer vacation in Massachusetts to keep an eye on Hurricane Irene, a Category Two storm set to shear the US east coast over the weekend. Lagarde took over as head of the International Monetary Fund in July after her predecessor, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, resigned in May to battle sexual assault charges in New York, of which he was cleared earlier this week. |
Eurozone crisis over in two to three years: EFSF chief |
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“One can justifiably expect the crisis to be over within two to three years,” he told the magazine Spiegel out Sunday. “In all eurozone countries the fundamentals are improving,” he said. All eurozone countries have started putting their finances in order and already some of those worst affected by the crisis, such as Ireland, are back on their feet, he said. The EFSF was set up last year to help shore up debt-ridden countries. Its role is shortly to be expanded in line with measures agreed to by eurozone leaders in July. The German head of the EFSF believes the eurozone’s financial situation is better than that of the United States. |
Pakistani company to develop oil field in Tajikistan |
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NHEPL is a KASB Group company with its head office in Karachi. Sulduzy Field is owned and operated by Hassan & Company. Wamiq Bokhari, Chairman and CEO of NHEPL said that Sulduzy field was discovered just prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union and was never developed to its full potential. He said that NHEPL will utilize its technical expertise and make needed investments to fully develop the field. A total of 19 wells were drilled in the field. Some wells in the field tested good volumes of oil but have never been completed to produce. NHEPL will earn 50% of the incremental production as per the agreement and hopes to open an office in the near future in Dushanbe and place some of its staff in the field. |
Ban seeks urgent deployment of UN mission to help Libya |
He said the Security Council, which makes the decisions on such matters, had assured him of their support for the rapid deployment of a UN mission in Libya, adding that its decision on Thursday to release to the authorities Transitional National Council (TNC) $1.5 billion in Qaddafi regime assets that it had frozen under sanctions a welcome step. “At this moment of great transition, we must come together with an effective, well-coordinated programme of international action,” he told the heads of the African Union (AU), Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the European Union in a video conference from UN Headquarters in New York. “All of us now must work together and respond rapidly to requests from the Libyan transitional authorities for assistance.” He noted that his Special Adviser for Post-Conflict Planning Ian Martin and his Special Envoy for Libya Abdel-Elah Al-Khatib met with National Transitional Council (NTC) leaders in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday to discuss needs after the deadly fighting in which Qadhafi’s opponents have taken control of much of the country, including most of Tripoli, the capital. “As do other international leaders we have consulted in recent days, they expect the United Nations to play an essential, pivotal role in the country’s future,” he said. In addition to immediate humanitarian assistance, particularly as it relates to medical help, they placed special emphasis on early support for elections, transitional justice and policing, as well as longer-term assistance in socio-economic recovery, rule of law and institution-building. While there is growing recognition that the crisis in Libya has entered a final and decisive phase, enormous challenges remain to be met as fighting continues in many parts of the country, including Tripoli, Sirte and Sabha. “Lives continue to be lost. The destruction of property and livelihoods has been tragically heavy,” he said. There are widespread shortages of fuel, food and medical supplies, particularly in the Nafusa Mountains and Tripoli. Reports on the ground suggest that the water supply to the capital and surrounding region may be in danger, putting approximately three million people, or more, at risk |
India parliament edges toward corruption resolution |
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The campaign to get the legislation passed by 74-year-old Anna Hazare has struck a chord with millions of Indians tired of endemic corruption, sparking nationwide protests and exposing the ruling Congress party as out-of-touch with voters. Lawmakers from the ruling Congress party and the main opposition agreed in principle to Hazare’s three key demands for the bill during a fractious special session of parliament, but cautioned that the legislation would take time to be resolved. Hazare has demanded that the bill includes bringing civil servants under a proposed corruption agency’s authority, ensures similar agencies at a state level and creates a citizen’s charter. The government has asked for a promise from Hazare that he will end his fast should they meet his demands. |
Stocks eye perfect storm of Irene and jobs |
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and market operators NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX Group and others plan a conference call at 1 p.m. ET Sunday to discuss power outages and New York City transportation, sources familiar with the plan said on Sunday |
Flooding in Manhattan streets as Irene arrives |
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Salty water from New York Harbor submerged parts of a promenade at the base of the island. A foot of water rushed over the wall of a marina in front of the New York Mercantile Exchange, where gold and oil are traded. “You could see newspaper stands floating down the street,” said Scott Baxter, a hotel doorman in the SoHo neighborhood. As the center of the storm passed over Central Park at midmorning, floodwater reached the wheel wells of some stranded cars in Manhattan, and more streamed into the streets of Queens. Still, the storm was far from the worst fears. The Sept. 11 museum, a centerpiece of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, said on Twitter that none of its memorial trees were lost. Irene weakened to winds of 65 mph, below the 74 mph dividing line between a hurricane and tropical storm. The system was still massive and powerful, forming a figure six that covered the Northeast. It was moving twice as fast as the day before. As a hurricane, Irene had already killed 11 people and left 4 million homes and businesses without power. It unloaded more than a foot of water on North Carolina and spun off tornadoes in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. Even after the storm passes in the Northeast, the danger will persist. Rivers could crest after the skies the clear, and the ground in most of the region is saturated from a summer of persistent rain. |
Bodyguard` presents Salman as a romantic hero: Bebo |
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Her previous two films with Sallu, ‘Main Aur Mrs. Khanna’ and ‘Kyun ki’ failed to create a buzz at the Box Office but she is confident that this time the tables will turn. “In the past, our scripts let us down. While for my current film, our chemistry comes alive as it is based on romance. Audience have also not seen Salman in this avatar since long romantic hero. This film is a package of action, comedy and romance. I feel a script and character are important to make a films successful,” she said to a daily. Bebo has no starry airs about herself and she does not like to be surrounded by bodyguards in real life. But she said, “I don`t mind having one, only if Salman agrees to be my bodyguard. Which girl would say no to him?” Kareena has always been known for her immaculate dress sense and fashion quotient. On quizzed by a daily about her look in the film, she said, “In the film, I had to maintain the Indian look and yet look fun and vivacious at the same time. Personally, I love to wear casual clothes as I am more comfortable in them.”
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Zulfiqar Mirza resigns from his party’s post and ministry |
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Special committee constituted on law, order in Karachi, Quetta |
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The Speaker has constituted the Special Committee in pursuance of the motion moved under Rule 244 (B) of the Rules of Procedures and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly 2007 and unanimously adopted by the House on August 12, 2011, said a notification issued here on Sunday. The Special Committee has been mandated to look into the Law and Order situation in Karachi (Sindh), Quetta (Balochistan) and report back to the House with recommendations within two months. The Committee will comprise of Members National Assembly (MNAs) Shed Khurshed Ahmed Shah, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Noor Alam, Dr. Attia Anayatullah Durrani, Abdul Qadir Pael, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Zahid Hamid, Rana Tanvir, Hussain, Ghous Bux Khan Maher, Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, Mrs. Zubaida Jalal, Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi, Khwaja Sohail Mansoor, Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman and Haji Khuda Bux Rajar. |
Bollywood News: Female Bollywood Star Katrina Kaifcelebrates her 27th birthday but she did not maintain her yearly party, she did not plan for her this birthday. E Pakistan News Reported on Saturday July 16, 2011.
Temples in India
The cultural hues of India have never failed to allure people across the world. One of the factors that influence the Indian culture is religion. With India being a melting pot of several religions, the country has a rich treasure of religious monuments. However, India is mainly known for its exquisite Hindu temples, which have never failed to enthrall the tourists.Temple Glory
The Hindus worship several gods and goddesses with each one being associated with an attribute. To give a few examples, the Hindus consider the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in great reverence. It is a belief that Brahma is the God of Creation, Vishnu is regarded as the Preserver while Shiva is worshipped as the Destroyer. Apart from the trinity, the Hindus also worship Ganesha, the Elephant God, extensively and believe that before starting any new venture, it is important to seek the blessings of Ganesha. Apart from these, there are other numerous deities that are worshipped with great veneration. Hence, with so many gods and goddesses, the number of temples too is high with different temples being dedicated to different deities. The beauty of the temples in India is that they are built with unique architectural style and carvings. The temples usually consist of a huge hall, which leads to a sanctum where the actual idol of the gods or goddesses is placed. The Hindu temples also consist of a pinnacle, which is made of gold or silver and can be seen even from a far distance.
There are a large number of temples in India, which have attained great following and admiration for their architectural styles. One of the most prominent temples in India is the Balaji temple situated in Tirupati, in Andhra Pradesh. This temple is a shrine that worships Vishnu and Balaji is considered a form of Vishnu. The God of Destruction, Shiva, also has numerous temples spread across the country. Chidambaram, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Somnath and Tryambakeshwar are one of the prominent Shiva shrines among the temples in India. Ganesha is also worshipped in every corner of the country and has innumerable temples in the towns and cities of India. Some of the prominent Ganesha temples include the Siddhi Vinayak temple and the Ashtavinayak shrines. The Ashtavinayak include eight temples of Ganesha that are located around Pune in Maharashtra.
Museums in India
India has one of the richest treasures as far as precious artifacts and antiques are concerned. The country is the birthplace of two of the oldest civilizations, namely, Harappa and Mohenjo daro as well as several ancient dynasties and hence prides of having one of the largest and richest collection of invaluable relics, excavated remains and other artifacts that belong to the earliest royal families and rulers. In order to preserve these priceless possessions, there are several museums that exist throughout the country. The Museums in India are considered as preservers of national heritage.Museum Treasures
The museums in India have an enviable collection of priceless artifacts, curios and antique and play a vital role in the task of preserving the national legacy. However, the museums also display some of the modern creations and wonders in the country. Hence, a visit to India would certainly be incomplete without a trip to any one museum. A tourist can witness a perfect blend of contemporary and historical evidences related to every aspect and feature of India. There are several museums in India, which have attained immense acclaim and admiration. Though there are numerous museums in India, the leading museums include Salar Jung museum in Hyderabad, National Museum and Birla House in New Delhi, the Bombay Natural History Society and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj museum in Mumbai and Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bangalore.
The Salarjung museum of India is one of the most popular museums in India. This is mainly due to the array of artifacts that the museum houses. It consists of collection of jewellery, jade, textiles, weapons and other handicrafts. The museum has one of the best collections of finely embroidered fabrics, carved pieces, miniatures and paintings. Apart from the Salarjung museum, the Bombay Natural History Society also acquires great significance. As the name suggests, this museum displays animal replicas that include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and insects. This museum is completely dedicated to the natural world and strives to preserve the rich and fragile biodiversity of India. Yet another museum in India that attracts several visitors is the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bangalore. This museum is exclusively dedicated to science and technology and exhibits several old and modern technological devices and creations. The museum comprises of an independent section dedicated solely to space and rocket science.
Cinema
Cinema captures the biggest share in the Entertainment in India. The Indian Film Industry is touted to be the biggest in the whole world. The Hindi film industry along with the several other regional film industries are estimated to churn out the maximum number of films in a calendar year than any other country. The Hindi film industry is recognized nationwide and is operated from the economic capital of India, Mumbai. The other prominent regional film industries are the southern film industry and the Bengali film industry.
Sports
Sports are also among the biggest draw in India as a source of entertainment. Cricket however is synonymous to sports in this country. This game draws the biggest attention and highest amount of revenue than all the other form of sports taken together. The Indian cricket control board is estimated to gross the highest amount of revenue than any other cricketing nation. Cricket stars like Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and many more are not only admired but also worshipped by their ardent followers. Some of the other sports like tennis and football is also coming up like never before. Football is a big source of entertainment in some of the regions of the country like West Bengal, Goa, and Kerala.
Festivals
Indian culture and tradition supports several of the festivals observed as a mode to please the deities. The secularism and multi ethnicity of the country have introduced many of the festivals that have the roots in some other place. Some of the biggest festivals of India are Diwali, Dusshera, Id, Christmas, Holi and some other festivals when the government announces a public holiday. Each of the festivals of India has got its own unique way of celebration with many of the customs and rituals to be followed by people.
Strict security measures at Supreme Court Karachi Registry have been planned for hearing of suo moto case regarding law and order situation in Karachi on Monday.
As many as 50 prisoners were released here from Adiala Jail on payment of fine by Member National Assembly, MNA, Hamza Shahbaz Sharif.
Three passengers were killed and 20 others sustained injuries when unknown armed assailants attacked Peshawar-bound Quetta Express near Mach town of Bolan district on Sunday afternoon.
Neil Nitin Mukesh admits he and Deepika are more than friends but is adamant it doesn`t mean they are dating.
It’s the thing you don’t see that’s always the scariest part of a horror movie. And it’s those places you can’t see as a kid underneath the bed, inside the closet, up in the attic where the horrible child-eating monsters are always waiting to get you.
You have seen B-Town hunk Salman Khan bashing up goons to pulp, but this time around, it’s our very own Bollywood superstar, who is battling ill health.
Kareena Kapoor is very impressed with her ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ co-star, actor Imran Khan. Not just have the two become super friendly on the sets of Karan Johar’s film, but sources state that Kareena is also recommending Imran for other films.
US President Barack Obama discussed global finance with IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Friday in their first conversation since she was appointed head of the world lender.
The head of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF), Klaus Regling, believes the eurozone will overcome its current debt crisis by 2014.
New Horizon Exploration & Production Limited (NHEPL) has signed a Production Sharing Agreement with a Tajikistan based company to develop their Sulduzy Field located in the Tajik-Afghan Basin in southern part of Tajikistan.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday summoned major regional organizations to join the United Nations in helping the new Libyan authorities deliver immediate emergency aid and provide a democratic transition after the ouster of Colonel Muammar al-Qaddafi’s regime.
India’s parliament edged closer to an agreement on Saturday on an anti-corruption bill that could end a 12-day hunger strike by a social activist that has lead to widespread anger against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s besieged government.
Main stock exchanges Nasdaq, NYSE and BATS expect to open trading on Monday as usual despite Hurricane Irene, although a final decision, especially on opening the Big Board floor, is yet to come.
Seawater surged into the streets of Manhattan on Sunday as Tropical Storm Irene slammed into New York, downgraded from a hurricane but still unleashing furious wind and rain. The flooding threatened Wall Street and the heart of the global financial network.
Kareena Kapoor, who was recently in Ahmedabad to promote her upcoming flick `Bodyguard`, interacted with fans, traveled the city and shared her experience of the film with the media.
PPP leader Zulfiqar Mirza resigned from his party’s post and ministry.Addressing press conference in Karachi , Zulfiqar Mirza strongly criticized MQM and Interior Minister Rehman Malik and said If Country bears any loss ,Rehman Malik would be responsible for that.He further said that Rehman Malik was providing shelter to Bhai Log. He further said that MQM Chief Altaf Hussain had met with me in London and accused that Altaf Hussain said to me that America has decided to break Pakistan and MQM was along with USA .He further accused that Police man Ishtiaq was a target killer and assist MQM in killings. Zulfiqar Mirza said that twenty five target killers have been released on payrol
Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has constituted a Special Committee on Law and Order situation in Karachi (Sindh) and Quetta (Balochistan).