Pak gets offer for screening Indian movies
India offered Pakistan a proposal for the mutual screening of movies made in both countries during the fourth round of composite dialogue process that concluded here today. ANI
NATO troops kill four in East Afghanistan
NATO and Afghan troops killed at least four people in Nangarhar province, 50km (30 miles) west of Jalalabad, during a surprise raid on several compounds suspected to be harbouring Taleban and foreign fighters. ANI
Coral reef fish limit their growth for sake of survival
Female emerald coral gobies often limit their own growth to remain non-threatening to the largest dominant female - the only ones allowed to mate with the one resident male - a new study by an Australian University researcher has revealed. ANI
India, Pakistan talks on cultural cooperation conclude
Talks between India and Pakistan on ways to enhance bilateral cultural cooperation concluded here today with officials of the two countries agreeing to take the process forward. ANI
WFP announces food assistance plan for Timor Leste
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced plans to assist the Government of Timor-Leste in meeting the food needs of people living in communities affected by an ongoing drought. ANI
Pakistan Armed Forces rescue 400 in coastal Balochistan
Pakistans Armed Forces have rescued 400 people who were marooned by the floodwaters of the River Hangol in Balochistan. ANI
Musharraf terms media as countrys first defence line
President General Pervez Musharraf said on Friday that the media is the first line of defence of the country and called for past recriminations to be left behind. ANI
DNA transplant brings creation of artificial life a step closer
Controversial biologist Craig Venter, who led the private effort to map the human genome, says that he has moved one step further in his endeavour to create the first artificial life form, as he has replaced the entire genetic code of one microbe with that of another. ANI
Six Pakistani-Americans charged with financial crimes
A US federal grand jury has indicted six Pakistani-Americans for a mail fraud conspiracy aimed at committing a financial scam. ANI
New vaccine extremely effective in protection against cervical cancer
A major international research at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has revealed that new vaccine Cervarix provides extended protection against cervical cancer. ANI
Jihadi CDs doing brisk business in Peshawar
Shopkeepers of Peshawars Karkhano Market are doing brisk business selling jihadi Compact Discs (CD), which are in great demand during the month of Ramazan. ANI
Car bomb found in Londons West End
A car bomb was found in Londons West End area this morning, sending the citys Metropolitan Police force scurrying for leads as who could have planted it. ANI
AQ Khan a pioneer in nuke smuggling: US nuclear expert
US security expert David Albright has said that Pakistani scientist AQ Khan was a pioneer in illicit nuclear trade, which was now difficult to stop because of its highly lucrative aspect. ANI
Cognitive skills focused curriculum may lessen kids behavioural problems
A recent research has found that curriculum focused on cognitive skills may improve child behaviour. ANI
New engineered drug shows promise in treating lymphocytic leukaemia
A recent research has found that a new type of engineered drug may have the potential to treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. ANI
Journalist death toll hits 100 mark in first six months of 2007
The worldwide journalist death toll has risen sharply this year with 100 lives lost within six months, threatening to breach the record level reached in 2006. ANI
Routine Hib vaccination could save innumerable Asian children
A new study has shown that regular vaccination of infants against H. influenzae type b (Hib), a bacterium that causes deadly Hib pneumonia and meningitis, could save innumerable children in Asia. ANI
Adopting healthy lifestyle in middle age lowers heart disease risk
A new research has found that adopting a healthier lifestyle in middle age lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. ANI
Secondhand workplace smoke hits non-smokers badly
Working in an environment where smoking is allowed is especially harmful for non-smokers, as they immediately absorb a potent carcinogen that is not considered safe at any level, a study has found. ANI
One-third of US teen netizens are victims of cyber-bullying
A research by the Pew Internet Project has revealed that one-third of US teenagers who surf the Internet have been victims of cyber-bullying. ANI
Highly effective method for screening drug-resistant forms of HIV developed
University of Pennsylvania researchers have developed a new method for screening drug-resistance forms of HIV that saves both time and money. ANI
Smoke-free workplace, non-smoking spouse help quitters stay off the butt
A spouse who doesnt smoke, and smoke-free work environment play key roles in helping people who have kicked the butt to stay away from cigarettes, a study has found. ANI
Vitamin C helps reduce complications linked to type 1 diabetes
Eating citrus fruits rich in Vitamin C such as papaya, oranges and blackcurrant may be good for diabetes, for a new research has found that the nutrient could help reduce some of the complications linked with the disease. ANI
UK Labour MP Sarwars son gets three years for money laundering
Millionaire Labour MP Mohammad Sarwars son began a three-year prison term for his role in a money laundering racket. ANI
Biology, not only parents, turns sweet kids into delinquents
Not all parents are at fault if their kids take up a life of crime, for a new study has found linked delinquency in children to biology. ANI
NASAs Opportunity rover ready for descent into Mars Victoria Crater
NASAs Mars Opportunity rover is scheduled to begin a descent down a rock paved slope in the Red Planets massive Victoria Crater. ANI
Young adults seldom try proven methods to kick the butt
Young adults may be serious about wanting to kick the butt, but the seldom turn to tried and tested methods that could help them quit smoking. ANI
All women political party launched in Australia
An all women political party was launched in Australia today. ANI
Flower essences may be the best stress-busters
Rescue Remedy, a natural therapy created from flower essences, is an effective stress reliever which neither requires a doctors prescription nor does it lead to any side effects or addiction, says a scientific study. ANI
Pakistan media regulatory authority bans Royal TV transmission
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned transmission by the private TV channel Royal TV, terming it illegal. ANI
Howard rules out Prince William as Australias future Governor-General
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has ruled out Prince William as a future governor-general of his country, saying only a permanent citizen would be acceptable. ANI
Buckingham Palace is falling down
Queen Elizabeth has appealed to the British Cabinet to provide her with an extra one million pounds a year to help carry out urgent repairs at Buckingham Palace. ccording to The Independent, the palace needs three million pounds to be spent on urgent repairsOne huge chunk of stone has already fallen from the East Wing facade into the quadrangle missing the Princess Royals parked car by a few inches. Another chunk fell on the same day that hundreds of guests visited the palace to attend a science reception, royal aides said. ANI
Hubble spots Jupiter undergoing dramatic atmospheric change
The Hubble Space Telescope has observed Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, undergoing a dramatic atmospheric change. ANI
Killifish can survive without oxygen for 60 days
Physiologists at Portland State University in Oregon have found that Killifish is one creature that can survive without oxygen for more than two months, which is by far the longest of any vertebrate. ANI
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