'Fast & Furious' star Paul Walker, 40, dies in car crash

'Catching Fire,' 'Frozen' heat up Thanksgiving film box office in U.S.

NEW YORK: Action film "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" led the North American box office with ticket sales of $35.6 million over the first two days of the long U.S. Thanksgiving weekend that began on Wednesday, while Disney's animated "Frozen," sold a hefty $26.3 million. "Catching Fire," the second instalment of the "Hunger Games" franchise, grossed $14.9 million on Thursday's Thanksgiving Day holiday according to studio Lions Gate. That broke the record previously held by "Toy Story 2," which earned $13.1 million on Thanksgiving in 1999, according to Rentrak. 

Indian magazine editor arrested on woman assault charges

NEW DELHI: Police arrested the editor-in-chief of an Indian magazine on Saturday over allegations that he had sexually assaulted a woman colleague, in a case that has turned the focus back on sexual violence after the fatal gang rape of a woman last year. The journalist told a superior that Tarun Tejpal, 50-year-old founder of the award-winning weekly Tehelka, had assaulted her twice in a hotel elevator during a conference in the resort state of Goa this month.

Siddle sympathises with Trott but focus on winning

BRISBANE: Australia seamer Peter Siddle sympathises with England batsman Jonathan Trott, who left the Ashes tour to deal with a stress-related illness, but said his team's focus was squarely on winning and that they would not be dialling down the intensity. England's number three batsman left the tour this week after failing twice with the bat during his team's 381-run loss in the first test in Brisbane.

South Africa win 3rd match by 4 wickets, Pakistan clinch ODI Series by 2-1

South Africa have won third and final match with four wickets while Pakistan have clinched the three-match ODI Series by 2-1 at Super Sport Park in Centurion this evening. South African batsmen played confidently and continued making runs while getting closer to the easy target set by the green shirts. The Protease crossed the target of 180 runs smoothly at completion of just 38.4 overs of the innings on six wickets.

Mozambique Airlines plane crashes in Namibia, killing 33

WINDHOEK: A Mozambique Airlines plane en route to Angola crashed in a game park in northeast Namibia, killing all 33 people on board, Namibian police said on Saturday. Flight TM 470 left Maputo on Friday for the Angolan capital Luanda with 27 passengers and six crew when it lost contact with air traffic controllers, the national carrier said in a statement. Namibian Police Force Deputy Commissioner Willy Bampton said rescue workers had found the burned-out wreckage of the aircraft in the dense bush of Bwabwata National Park, near                                                                                         the borders with Angola and Botswana.

U.S. airlines advised to give China flight plans over new defence zone

WASHINGTON: The United States advised its commercial airlines to notify Chinese authorities of flight plans when travelling through an air defence zone that Beijing established a week ago over the East China Sea, ratcheting up regional tensions.
 The United States said it expected U.S. carriers to operate in line with so-called notices to airmen issued by foreign countries, adding, however, that the decision did "not indicate U.S. government acceptance of China's requirements.

Pakistan promises to help Afghans meet former Taliban chief

KABUL: Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif promised Afghanistan on Saturday that he would help arrange further meetings between Afghan officials and a former Taliban commander as part of renewed efforts to revive a defunct peace process. Pakistan announced it would release the insurgent group's former second-in-command, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in September. Afghan officials believe he still retains enough influence within the Taliban to help rekindle peace talks.

Imran Khan demands immediate removal of NAB Chairman

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has demanded immediate removal of the NAB Chairman today. Imran Khan said in a statement this day that the Supreme Court had declared in its verdict on NICL swindle case that the current NAB Chairman was also involved in that corruption. “The government should remove current NAB Chairman at once and end its drama of sending him on leave for delaying the law process,” demanded the PTI Chief. “The NAB Chairman should be beyond the doubts for fruitful accountability of the key culprits in country,

Bilawal Bhutto says PPP is a passion, not legacy of any player or mullah

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is a passion and spirit, not a legacy of any player or mullah, said the Chairman of the PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, here on Saturday. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed to the party workers’ gathering on 47th Foundation Day of the PPP at Karachi’s Bilawal House this day.

PM Sharif meets Obama to discus vital issues today

Staff Report WASHINGTON: Eyeing to put the troubled Pak-US relations back on track, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will call on US President Barack Obama today at White House to discuss a wide array of issues including Kashmir dispute and Afghan peace process as well as matters of mutual interest. The string of PM Nawaz's meetings with other high officials is in progress.   

Sikandar Sanam Biogrphy and all Pictures

Sikandar Sanam:

Sikandar Sanam (21 September 1960 – 5 November 2012) was a Pakistani stage artist, singer, actor and stand up comedian. In Pakistan, he was known as the artist who redefined the art of on-stage mimicry. Sikandar's father, the late Syed Abdul Sattar Shoqeen Jetpuri (a Gujarati poet), was a well known poet from Jetpur, India. Sanam credited his father as, versatile, talented and proficient who patronized him with his talent.

Career:

Sanam started performing on-stage as a child artist and singer. He preferred acting over singing and decided to enter show business. He changed his name from Mohammad Sikandar to Sikandar Sanam (Sanam meaning beloved in Urdu).

He was one of the rare comedians to have come out from the Karachi theatre scene. Despite his colloquial jokes and street smart improvisational skills like many other theatre comedians, what distinguished him from others was his Pakistani remakes of Indian films amongst which Khal Nayak 2, Shayla 2, Munna Bhai MBBS 2 and Tere Naam Part 2 were the most famous. The craze for these remakes increased so much over time that the cable operators played them on public demand, and later on, a number of mainstream entertainment channels also aired them.

Sanam gained much popularity by acting in Tere Naam 2 which was a parody of record breaking Indian movie Tere Naam.The Great Indian Laughter Challenge earned him the coveted title Comedy King. From stage, he gained fame in the art of mimicry. He directed, produced and acted in several parodies of Bollywood movies.

Stage shows:-

Bohat Achay Bhai Bohat Achay

Agwa Bara-e-Tawan

Direct Hawaldar

Kaloo Saloo Aur Maloo

Comedy King's

Behropia

Chand Bar-e-Farokht

One Day Eid Match

Beauty Parlour

Flight No 420

Doctor Aur Qasai

Eid Tere Naam

Hanste Raho Chalte Raho

Hum Sab Eik Hain

Hum Se Milo

Laal Qiley Ki Rani Lalokhet ka Raja

Loot Sale

Mamu Mazaq Mat Karo

Akbar-e-Azam in Pakistan

BEHRUPIYA UMER SHARIF

Yeh Hai Naya Zamana

Bakra Munna Bhai

Paying Guest

Dulha 2002

Hanste Raho Chalte Raho

meri Bhi to Eid Karade

Nayee Ammi Purane Abba

Majno Laila Boyee Ghela (Memoni stage drama).

Pakistani films

Chorron ke Ghar Chorri

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na

Mr. K2

Zoor

Chand Babo

Lafangapan.

Parody films

Tere Naam 2

Radhey Back

Khal Nayak 2

Munna Bhai MBBS 2

Muqaddar Ka Sikandar 2

Bhola Te Billa

Sholay 2

Rambo 007

Ghanjini

Dabbang 2

Bodyguard 2

Singham 2

Agneepath 2

Billu Barber 2.

Death:

In September 2012, Sanam was diagnosed with liver cancer. The actor was admitted to Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, although was later discharged. He was taken to Mirpurkhas to visit a faith healer on 4 November 2012 and brought back to the city next morning. At around 3pm, his condition deteriorated and he was rushed to the Civil Hospital, where he was officially pronounced dead. The comedian lost his battle to cancer on 5th Nov 2012. He is left behind his wife, four sons and two daughters.

ISPR puts quake death toll at 476

 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan army says that the recent earthquakes in Balochistan have killed 476 people and left another 428 wounded. Director General, ISPR, Maj-Gen Asim Bajwa said that the two earthquakes affected 182 kilometers of area in Balochistan. “Two field hospitals have been set up in the quake-hit areas. 2000 army jawans are taking part in relief activities.

Electricity tariffs go up by Rs5.89/unit

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday dropped an electricity bomb on domestic consumers, raising power tariff by Rs5.89/ unit from the next month. A notification has also been issued in this regard. According to the notification, new tariff will be applicable on Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) and other power firms.

Nisar says 5000 families affected by Balochistan quakes

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that 5, 000 families have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Balochistan. Interacting with media persons here on Monday, Chaudhry Nisar said the powerful quakes also damaged 125, 000 houses.

Shahid kapoor upcoming movie ('PHATA POSTER NIKLA HERO')

Phata Poster Nikla Hero movie is a full fledged masala entertainer with elements of romance and action. The movie has all the ingredients of an out-and-out commercial venture meant for a family audience.
The film follows the story of Vishwas Rao, an aspiring actor mistaken as a super cop.  This triggers into many more instances that will bring you package of action and comedy.

Boss(2013) Hindi Film)

Boss is an upcoming Bollywood action comedy film directed by Anthony D'Souza, who had earlier directed Blue (2009). The film will be produced by Cape of Good Films & Ashwin Varde Productions, and features Akshay Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Shiv Pandit, Aditi Rao Hydari and Ronit Roy in lead roles. Its a remake of Malayalam movie 'Pokkiri Raja' starring Mammotty, Prithviraj and Shriya Saran. The teaser of Boss was released on 14 August 2013, along with the Akshay Kumar starrer Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!. The theatrical trailer released on 27 August 2013, whilst the film is expected to release on 16 October 2013.

Mathira has crossed the border moving towards India

Karachi:  Mathira has crossed the border moving towards India, she is known as the contentious queen, but this time her voyage is in a diverse dominion of the film industry.

She started her career in media as a yoga instructor for morning shows, and then she turned into a VJ.

In the Indian film industry she stepped in Punjabi category to make Indian Debut.

'Zinda Bhaag' the Most Awaited :breaks records in the initial days of its release

"Zinda Bhag", the directing debut of Mennu Gaur and Farjad Nabi hooks Pakistani talent with Indian technical craftmanship and elbows its way into Oscar's foreign film submissions shorlist.
The movie “Zinda Bhaag” is finally on screen now, breaking the records of other Hits in its initial week only.

UK Home Secretary meets Chaudhry Nisar, assures help in fighting terrorism

ISLAMABAD: British Home Secretary Theresa May arrived here on Tuesday and held a meeting with her Pakistani counterpart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. During the meeting, May offered UK help to Pakistan in combating terrorism.

Actress Kerry Washington this year's best dressed woman: People magazine

NEW YORK: Actress Kerry Washington, who was nominated for an Emmy for her role in the ABC television drama "Scandal," was named the "World's Best Dressed Woman" by People magazine on Wednesday. Washington, 36, headed a list that included Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence, singer-songwriter Solange Knowles and actresses Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Kate Bosworth. "I don't wear a lot of pants,

As TV world shifts, HBO retains its Emmy swagger

LOS ANGELES: When fictional columnist Carrie Bradshaw helped HBO grab its first series Emmy award in 2001 for comedy "Sex and the City," the premium cable network's main competition came from broadcast networks CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox.

Flowing fabrics, sparkling corsets open Milan Fashion Week

MILAN: Flowing fabrics and sparkling corsets filled catwalks for the first day of Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday which organizers and industry professionals hope will cement the Italian city's status as a fashion hub.

Beyonce, Jay Z top highest-earning celebrity couple list: Forbes

NEW YORK: With estimated earnings of $95 million, pop singer Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay Z are the highest-earning celebrity couple for the second consecutive year, Forbes magazine said on Thursday.

Celebrities hail style heritage at Milan fashion week

MILAN: Italian fashion house Prada sent models down the runway in military-inspired khaki dresses topped with bejewelled bras, while Roberto Cavalli showed a riot of neon and mismatched prints on Thursday during Milan's biannual women's fashion week.

ISLAMABAD:Local magistrate arrested over corruption charges

ISLAMABAD: A local magistrate was arrested in Islamabad High Court on friday on the charges of receiving  bribe of 1.5 Millon in a land transfer case.

Federal cabinet approves Anti-terrorism bill

ISLAMABAD: The Federal cabinet on friday approved amended anti terrorism act which will be presented before the parliament for its approval.

Nawaz,Kayani,ISI chief discuss Taliban peace conditions

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday held a meeting with chief of army staff General Ashfaque Parveez Kayani and Director General ISI Lt.Zaheer-ul-Islam and reportedly discussed initation of goverment's dialouge with Taliban miltants.

Britney Spears in Las Vegas for Greatest Hits

NEW YORK: Britney Spears, the pop star and former "X-Factor" judge, is heading to Las Vegas with a two-year residency deal to perform at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

The former child star, whose hits include "Baby One More Time" and "Toxic," will perform 50 shows a year starting on December 27. Tickets for the shows go on sale on Tuesday.

Spears said in an interview from Las Vegas,"I love it here, the energy here is really, really good."

She further added, "I am definitely going to do the greatest hits but I am going to have to put my new material in it to keep it fresh."

The announcement ended speculation that Spears, 31, would follow in the footsteps of other top-selling artists such as Canada's Celine Dion and Britain's Elton John, who had long-term contracts in the gambling mecca.

Nobody can interfere: Ranbir kapoor

Mumbai: Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who is said to be dating actress Katrina Kaif, doesn't want any kind of interference even from his parents when it comes to choosing his would-be-bride. 

"First of all, I want to make it clear that mummy is not looking for a bride for me. I am doing it for myself," said the 30-year-old actor here on the sets of a reality show

Karachi operation being carried out under federal gov'ts supevision:Nisar

ISLAMABAD:Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar ali khan on Thursday said that karachi operation is being carried out under ferderal government's supervision.While speaking in the National Assembly (NA) he said that Rangers have conducted 400 targeted operation in Karachi so far.