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.

PM Sharif summons Fedrals cabinet meeting tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has summoned meeting of the Fedral cabinet in Isalamabad on Friday.(today).The federal cabinet meeting led by PM Sharif will mull over dialogues with Taliban under APC approval, post Dir incident scenario, and overall condition of the law and order in country, told sources.

British,Saudi envoys call on Fed.Interior Minister CH.Nisar separately

ISLAMABAD:British High Commissioner Adam Thomson and Saudi Envoy Abdul aziz Al-Ghadeer called on Fedral Interior Minister Chauhdry Nisar ali khan separately in Islamabad Today.

Russia offers 500MW electricity to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Russia has offered to invest in energy sector in Pakistan including 5000megawatts of electricity to Pakistan via Kyrgyzstan.

Apple IPHONE 5s fingerprint scanner gets plaudits in early reviews.

SAN FRANCISCO:The fingerprint reader on Apple Inc's top-end iphone 5s received an early thumbs up for ease of use from two influential reviewers,helping dispel concerns about the scanning technology which has been notoriously unreliable in other cellphones.

Apple's scanner is seen as a first step toward realizing the full potential for biometrics in personal electronics, heightening security for applications like banking and shopping while doing away with multiple passwords.

"The best part is that it actually works - every single time, in my tests," wrote reviewer David Pogue of the New York Times

Karachi has become city of terrorists:Achakzai

ISLAMABAD:Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami party chief Mehmood khan Achakzai said on Wednesday that Karachi has become a city of terrorists.

Pakistan's internet censors seek help from canadian company

ISLAMABAD: In a nondescript creeper-draped building in the capital of islamabad a small team of men is purging Pakistan's Internet.Government officials are blocking thousands of pages deemend undesirable.

Prosecutor murder case:Police get 5-day remand of accused

ISLAMABAD: A special anti terrorism court on Wednesday handed over adnan adil to police on a five day physical remand in connection with the murder of senior prosecutor chaudhry zulfiqar.

PPP oposes PIA Privatization,golden hand shake scheme

ISLAMABAD:The opposition Pakistan Peoples's Party today opposed a govenment's plan to privatize national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines.

PM Nawaz leaves for Turkey on 3-day visit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday left for Turkey on a 3-day visit for talks with the Turkish leadership on bilateral relations‚ regional and international issues.

Gen. Kayani expresses resolve to fight militants, eulogizes martyrs

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Monday expressed firm resolve to fight against militants in accordance with the aspirations of the general public. In a statement Gen. Kayani said that the Pakistan Army has the capacity and the ability to fight terrorists

Pop greats kick off Rock in Rio music fest

RIO DE JANEIRO:US diva Beyonce and French DJ David Guetta opened Rock in Rio.one of the world's largest music festivals,overnight saturday.

Lahore child rape: IGP Punjab submits report in SC : PAKISTAN

LAHORE:Following the supreme Court's order,Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab has submitted the report pertaining to the sexual assault of a five year old girl in lahore

Lahore minor girl rape:Police re-arrest four suspects:Pakistan

LAHORE:Police on Saturday re-arrested four suspects allegedly involved in five year old girl rape who were released on Friday.Police said that assistant subInspector(ASI) was suspend.

President House receives Governor Sindh’s resignation

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on Saturday resigned from the post he kept since 2002.

According to sources, President Office has confirmed receiving Ebad’s resignation.

On Friday evening, the governor left for Dubai on a sudden visit. It was earlier said that Dr Ebad was in Dubai for medical examination. 

Islamabad police get 4-day remand of alleged extortionists

ISLAMABAD: A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday sent six police and CDA workers on a four-day physical remand in connection with their alleged extortion activities.
Police produced the accused before Judge Atiq ur Rehman and pleaded their seven-day remand.

Read leads All blacks to bruising win over south Africa

AUCKLAND:Two tries form captain kieran  read helped NewZealand  grab the lead in the Rugby Championship on Saturday after a 29-15 victory over South Africa, who had Bismarck duPlessis sent off for two contentious yellow cards.The bonus point victory came courtesy of tries form read,Brodie Retalllick and
sam cane but at the cost of a collarbone injury to flyhalf Daniel Carter in a crunching tackle from hooker du Plessis.

Criket Zimbabwe seal historic win over Pakistan

HARARE: Zimbabwe completed only their 11th test victory with a dramatic 24 run win over Pakistan at Harare club on Saturday to draw the series 1-1.It was Zimbabwe's first test win over any team expect Bangladesh since 2001.The Visitors started the final day on 158 for five wickets, still requiring 106 runs for victory,and were kept in the game by captain Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten 79.

Pakistan needs 264 runs to win second test

HARARE: Pakistan needs 264 to win the second test against Zimbabwe and sweep the series 2-0 after bowling the home team out for 199 soon after lunch on the fourth day on friday.Rahat ali had match leading figures of 5-52 as zimbabwe lost wickets quickly after being 117-1 one stage on Thursday.

Appoint NAB boss or face consequences SC tells govt

Islamabad: The Supreme court on friday orderd the government to appoint National Accountabillity Bureau Chairman soon or it should be ready to face consequences in the light of a court order.The orders came durning the hearing of a case pertaining to appointment of NAB chief.

MQM's Stages protest afainst former MPA'arrerst

Staff Report KARACHI:A protest demonstration was staged by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Friday against the arrest of its former MPA and other workers.

Disney delays 'Pirates' sequel after pushing up 'Ant-Man'

Los Angles: Walt Disney Co has said that it would delay the release of the film "Pirates of the Caribbean 5," the latest in the blockbuster series starring Johnny Depp. The movie had been scheduled to open in theaters on July 10, 2015.

Disney's announcement gave no reason for the film's delay. A person familiar with the project said studio executives did not think the script and other aspects of the film were ready for it to start production. No date was given for the film's release.

The delay on "Pirates 5" comes a day after the studio said it would move up the release of another big-budget film, "Ant-Man," from October 2015 to July 31, 2015, three weeks after the John Depp film was originally scheduled to be released.

Diesel's 'Riddick' unseats oprah's 'Butler' at box office

LOS ANGEKES/NEWYORK: VinDiesel's return as glowing-eyed space traveler "RIDDICK" won the weekend movie race,ringing up $18.7 millon in U.S and canadian ticket sales and Knocking three time box offfice queen Oprah Winfrey to second place.
Civil rights drama "lee Daniels" The Butler," starring Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and media mogul Winfrey,slipped to second ,bringing in $8.9 million from Friday through sunday.

Pakistan bowled out at 230 against Zimbabwe in 2nd Test

HARARE:Pakistan batting line Collapsed as the team was bowled out at 230 runs on the third day of the second test.

MQM submits requisition for Sindh Assembly session

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) submitted Requisition for Sindh Assembly (SA)Session.

Sindh govt makes massive reshuffle in Karachi Police

Karachi: Massive reshuffle has been made in the karachi police as the sindh goverment has transferred officials.

MQM's Nadeem Hashmi remanded in 7 days police custody

Karachi: MQM's former MPA Nadeem Hashmi ,who was arrested on wednesday on murder charges.

Lady Gaga going to trial in ex-assistant's lawsuit

NEW YORK: A friend of lady Gaga  who claimed after serving as her personal assistant for more than a year that the pop singer cheated her out of overtime wages can tell her story to a jury in November,a judge said Thesday.

PM COAS discuss Implementation of APC resolution

PM COAS discuss Implementation of APC resolution.

Nation Observes 65th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam tody

ISLAMABAD:The 65th death anniversary of founder of Pakistan ,Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being observed today across the country.

Numerous special ceremories have been planned across the country.