India had no role in Paks suspension from Commonwealth, says Menon
Indian Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon today dispelled the notion that New Delhi has adopted a soft approach on Islamabad and said that it had no role in Pakistans suspension from Commonwealth since India is not a member of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) that took the decision. ANI
Time for US to replace Musharraf with another General: Robert Kagan
Noted political commentator and foreign affairs expert Robert Kagan has said that the US should find a replacement of Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf within the countrys army who would be able to restore democracy there. ANI
India racing to record details of Ayurveda
Indian authorities have been collating information about hundreds of thousands of plants, cures, foods and even yoga poses to create a vast digital database of traditional knowledge dating back to up to 5,000 years ago. ANI
Pak Supreme Court validates emergency rule, PCO
Pakistans Supreme Court has declared the enforcement of the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) and imposition of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf as valid. ANI
Christmas has descended into great orgy of excess: Bishop
London, Nov 23: A Church in England bishop has slated parents for spoiling their children by procuring expensive Christmas gifts that are soon disposed of. ANI
British Queen urges younger generation to play greater role in Commonwealth
Britains Queen Elizabeth the Second, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Musaveni and Commonwealth Secretary General Don McKinnon today delivered speeches at the opening session of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here. ANI
Seven cops for one missing McDonalds burger!
When seven cops in London received a missing burger emergency call they wasted no time in taking action against it. ANI
Death Row Bali bomber says Australia is the next target
A key accused in the 2002 bombings in Bali, Indonesia, has chillingly warned from his death row prison cell, that Australia is the next target of terrorists. ANI
Kids caught passing nude snaps of teachers
Staff at a strict Catholic school in Britain were shocked after they caught students passing round nude snaps of teachers. ANI
Heres how George Bush will be spending Thanksgiving
US president George W. Bush will spend Thanksgiving by tucking into a traditional turkey dinner with his family. ANI
Now, computers with eye talk!
A computer has been designed by which a mute person can spell out his or her words - just by using an eye. ANI
Pakistan terms its suspension from Commonwealth as unjustified
Pakistan has termed the Commonwealth decision to suspend it from the 53-member body because of emergency rule as unreasonable and unjustified. ANI
Brit anglers world record 17ft, 1124lb shark catch!
A shark, big enough to make 2,914 portions of fish with chips, has been caught. ANI
Toyota Corolla named most reliable car
Japanese automaker Toyotas car model Corolla was named the most reliable car, while Honda emerged as a company with most number of dependable cars, in a recent survey. ANI
Benazir unknowingly helped Musharraf gain support within army
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttos belligerent political posturing since her return to the country on October 18 has reinforced the perception among the military commanders that it was the worst time to lift support from President General Pervez Musharraf. ANI
One woman who inspired Pakistanis to rise against intelligence agencies
Amina Masood Janjua was an ordinary housewife until July 30, 2005, when Pakistani intelligence agencies arrested her husband on charges that have yet to be made clear. ANI
HRW asks Pak Govt to release deposed CJ, other judges
The Human Rights Watch has demanded that the Pakistan Government should immediately release deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, his family members and other judges held under house arrest since November 3. ANI
The spray-on condom that fits all sizes!
Good news for men who cant find a perfect fitting condom. ANI
Meet the woman who tastes beer for a living!
Helen Moores has undoubtedly the job people all over the world would kill for - TESCOs chief lager taster. ANI
Social websites risk youngsters future careers
The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) in Britain has warned that millions of young people are risking their future careers by posting their personal details on social networking websites. ANI
2,000 year-old skeleton of Romes lost lady found in Yorkshire
Archaeologists have reportedly found a 2000-year-old skeleton of a wealthy Roman lady in an English field. ANI
China fumes over Dalai Lama plan to name a successor
China has accused the Dalai Lama of violating the religious rituals and historical conventions of Tibetan Buddhism by suggesting he might appoint a successor before his death instead of relying on reincarnation. ANI
Race equality may force Brits to produce passports for jobs
Britons will be treated as potential illegal immigrants when they apply for a job to avoid discriminating against foreign workers. ANI
Imran vows to continue his struggle for rule of law
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief and former cricketer Imran Khan has reassured the media and judiciary that he would continue his struggle for the rule of law. ANI
Pak suspension from Commonwealth is symbolic, says Australia
Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has backed Pakistans suspension from the Commonwealth, with an admission that it is a symbolic penalty. ANI
Aitzaz Ahsan to be released soon, says Pak Human Rights Minister
Pakistan Human Rights Minister Ansar Burney has said that all political prisoners, including Supreme Court Bar Association President Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, will be released in the next few days. ANI
Martial law has damaged Musharrafs legitimacy: US body
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has expressed its concern over the recent introduction of martial law in Pakistan by President Pervez Musharraf, saying that it has damaged the legitimacy of his government and seriously threatened the future of democracy. ANI
Benazir still indecisive over poll boycott option
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has still not made up her mind on whether to accept the oppositions demand to boycott the January 8 elections, despite of strong opposition within her Pakistan Peoples Party for this proposition, a media report has claimed. ANI
Pak barred from attending CHOGM after suspension
Pakistan will now not attend the meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) on Saturday after its suspension from the 53-member organisation. ANI
Half in US want to freeze aid to Pakistan
Almost half of the Americans want the Bush Administration to cut off monetary assistance to Pakistan until the state of emergency is lifted and democracy is restored in that country, according to a poll released by Fox News. ANI
Pakistanis say no to army involvement in politics
: Public support for the Pakistan Armys involvement in the politics of the country has plummeted by over seven per cent in just two months, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the International Republican Institute (IRI). ANI
US still wants Musharraf-Bhutto deal: Rice
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has indicated that Washington will still like Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and former premier Benazir Bhutto to work together. ANI
All work and no play is making Brit kids dull
According to a survey, British kids are being forced to work harder than ever with little to show for the extra effort. ANI
Autumns child more active than kids born in spring
Ever wondered why English footballer Wayne Rooney had the sporting edge as a school kid, well its because he was born in autumn. ANI
We could have prevented Dis crash: French policeman
Princess Diana could have survived, had the British embassy informed the French authorities about her presence in Paris, the inquest into her death has heard. ANI
Britons fall out of love with the love letter
The love letter, which was once the most popular medium to express the deepest emotions, has lost its charm amongst Britons, with fewer than one in five receiving a love letter in the past 12 months. ANI
The real Count Dracula is no more
The adopted descendant of the 15th century ruler Count Dracula passed away last weekend in a small German town, aged 67. ANI
Pak based foreign militants planning worldwide attacks: Musharraf
President General Pervez Musharraf has once again justified his emergency rule, saying that foreign militants based in Pakistan were planning terrorist attacks around the world. ANI
Shahbaz denies Saudi-Nawaz deal for Sharifs return to Pak
Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif has denied that the Saudi authorities and his elder brother Nawaz Sharif have formulated any deal to facilitate their familys return to Pakistan. ANI
New back channel formula to facilitate Sharifs return to Pakistan
A new formula has been evolved through back-channel diplomacy under which former premier Nawaz Shairfs wife Kulsoom Nawaz and brother Shahbaz Sharif may return to Pakistan earlier, possibly by Sunday, to file their nomination papers for the coming general election. ANI
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