ForeignGaddafi vows ‘decisive battle’ as UN debates action
TOBRUK - Libyan strongman Moamer Gaddafi said his forces would fight a "decisive battle" on Thursday, as Washington added its voice to efforts at the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone. Gaddafi's latest comments came after his forces pressed rebels in the west and threatened their eastern bastion of Benghazi, despite calls from UN chief Ban Ki-moon for an immediate ceasefire. "The battle starts today (Wednesday) at Misrata and tomorrow, that will be the decisive battle,"
Mar 17, 2011
NATIONALFIA records statement of Haj operators
ISLAMABAD - A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) team has started recording statements of private tour operators to investigate the statement of Umer Sherazi, ambassador of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia, t
Mar 17, 2011
LAHORECash-stripped Railways launches marriage train
LAHORE - Pakistan Railways has launched a four-compartment marriage car facility, specially designed for marriage parties wanting to use Pakistan Railways services. Pakistan Railways Public Relations Director Mohsin Yousuf while briefing media here at Lahore Railway Station on Wednesday said that thes new traveling facility includes a 'mehndi hall', a dining room with a fridge, a microwave and a separate compartment for the bride and groom.<br />The train can carry 27 individuals with
Mar 17, 2011
NATIONALDow Jones removes two Pakistani firms from SAFE Index
KARACHI - Dow Jones Indexes (DJI), a leading international global index provider, has decided to remove two Pakistani firms listed at the country's stock exchanges from its international indexes.The t
Mar 16, 2011
NATIONALKarachi, Chashma N-plants safe: PAEC
ISLAMABAD - With increasing fears of a nuclear disaster in Japan in the wake of the massive earthquake and tsunami, Pakistan has decided to review safety and durability of its own nuclear power plants
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentIs Vidya Balan Ali Zafar’s Indian wife?
Prince of pop-turned-King of Soul, Ali Zafar has stolen millions of hearts ever since he released his first song. His fan following has multiplied frenetically over the past few years with the maturit
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentVirtual Elvis concert gets thumbs-up
Elvis Week this year will include the traditional candlelight vigil remembering Elvis Presley's death and a concert featuring a virtual image of the rock icon. Elvis Week draws thousands of fans every
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentBarrymore to direct romantic comedy
Drew Barrymore plans to direct her second movie, 'How to Be Single,' a romantic comedy based on a 2008 novel of the same name. 'Single' explores the loves lives and break-ups of a group of New Yorkers
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentJapanese quake shakes up Hollywood
TOKYO - Early estimates indicate a steep drop-off in box office revenue outside the U.S. immediately following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The country is one of Hollywood's biggest internatio
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentShakira snapped kissing Pique
LOS ANGELES - Shakira's alleged new romance with football star Gerard Pique has hit headlines again after a picture of them kissing was printed on the cover of a magazine. The Colombian superstar anno
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentWahlberg to revive ‘The Fighter’
LOS ANGELES - Mark Wahlberg is so proud of The Fighter's Academy Awards success, he is making plans to revive the boxing movie for a sequel. The actor plays real life boxing legend 'Irish' Micky Ward
Mar 16, 2011
Arts / EntertainmentMad Hatter Johnny Depp named ‘hat person of the year’
WASHINGTON - Johnny Depp has been crowned "hat person of the year," beating out other celebrity hat-wearers including US singer Gwen Stefani and Australian actor Hugh Jackman, the US Headwear Associat
Mar 16, 2011
