Pak SC constitutes larger bench to hear against Musharrafs dual office
The Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a larger bench, comprising of nine members, to hear a Jamat Islami petition challenging President Pervez Musharrafs decision to contest President polls and at the same time continuing as Chief of Army. ANI
Saudi image takes a bashing in Pakistan
Within three days of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs deportation to Jeddah, the image of Saudi Arabia has taken a severe beating among Pakistanis. ANI
US aid to Pakistan focuses on tribal belts welfare
The resurgence of al Qaeda and Taliban in the tribal belt of Pakistans North West Frontier Province (NWFP) has led the US and Pakistan to focus their attention on the region as part of their bilateral Strategic Dialogue. ANI
Eight-party alliance arrogant than Yamaraj, says Nepal former PM
Former Nepal Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa has blamed the eight parties of being more arrogant than Yamaraj, the Hindu god of death. ANI
Daily dose of fish oils enhances kids exam performances
Researchers have found that consuming a daily dose of fish oils boosts exam performances in children. ANI
Led Zeppelin to reunite for tribute concert
The surviving members of legendary rock group Led Zeppelin have announced that they will reunite for a star-studded tribute concert in London. ANI
Media Studies least likely to satisfy UK undergraduates
A UK Government-funded poll of 177,000 students has shown that undergraduates give highest ratings to traditional disciplines like history and classics, while media studies and other degrees derided in some quarters as Mickey Mouse-viz. tourism and complementary medicine-were least likely to satisfy them. ANI
User-driven sites offer people new take on news
The interests of traditional news editors and their audiences are quite different, suggests a US study. ANI
Only one in 250 girls exercise enough to stay healthy
Concerns for childrens health and longevity have been heightened after a study showed that only one in 250 girls and one in 20 boys have been taking enough exercise. ANI
Condi Rice has become a diplomatic swan, says book
In January 2005, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice was referred to as a failed counselor, one of Bushs neocon dittoheads and a stone-cold heartless bitch. ANI
Benazir more popular than Nawaz in Pakistan: Survey
Former Primr Minister Benazir Bhutto is more popular than Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan, according to a survey. ANI
Kulsoom Nawaz to return to Pakistan after Eid
Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of Nawaz Sharif, has delayed her plan to return to Pakistan. She will return after Ramazan. ANI
US foresees democratic elections in Pak soon: Negroponte
The United States foresees democratic elections being held in Pakistan very soon, US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte has said. ANI
Chinese officials drain reservoir in search of monster!
Officials in China drained a reservoir after locals complained that there was a monster lurking in its depths. ANI
Burger diet helps woman shed 31.75 kilos!
A Brit woman lost 31.75kgs after going on a burger diet. ANI
Reduce meat consumption to slow down pace of global warming
Cutting down consumption of meat and diary product could slow down the pace of climate change, a new study by a team of international health experts has said. ANI
Vowel sounds influence our perceptions about products
A new study has found that phonetic symbolism or vowel sounds influence our perceptions about products. ANI
Al-Qaeda on the offensive against Afghan peace bid
Al-Qaeda is reported to be already on the offensive against any move by the United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan to come to an understanding on neutralising militant and insurgent activity in the border areas of the two countries. ANI
Straight, not curly hair has more tangles
People with curly hair have to deal with the problem of knotting out countless tangles. But a new study has quashed this knotty notion associated with curly hair by revealing that it is the straight hairs that have more tangles. ANI
We talked to Musharraf to avert marital law: Bhutto
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Benazir Bhutto has said that her party had opened the door of dialogue for President Pervez Muhsarraf because they dont want martial law to be imposed in Pakistan. ANI
Shortage of plastic bags in Pak to affect cement exports to India
The cement export to India from Pakistan is likely to be affected by the shortage of plastic bags used for transporting the commodity. ANI
Doubts arise over latest Osama missive to US
An analysis carried out on the September 11, 2007 video to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in America, suggests that Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden may not have delivered the latest warning to Washington. ANI
Scientists deconstruct the perfect basketball jump shot
Scientists have deconstructed the perfect basketball jump shot that will allow players to put the ball into the net each time they attempt such a shot. ANI
Bizarre planet-mass object orbiting neutron star detected
NASA astronomers have found a bizarre Planet-Mass orbiting a neutron star. ANI
Mexican publisher rediscovers Che Guevaras romantic side
A Mexican publisher has printed what it claims are the contents of a dog-eared notebook that were found on Argentinian revolutionary Che Guevaras body shortly after he was executed in October 1967. ANI
Made in Washington democracy unacceptable: Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former cricketer Imran Khan has said that the people of Pakistan would not accept a made in Washington democracy. ANI
Women on heat go for ruggedly handsome men
Women may prefer geeky men as long-term partners, but certainly not when they are on heat, for thats the time of the month when they go looking for the most ruggedly handsome man they can find in the unconscious belief they will provide their kids with good genes, reveals a new study. ANI
Corals added to Red List of Threatened Species for first time
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, has for the first time, included ocean corals in its annual report on wildlife going extinct. ANI
For Paks well being, independent judiciary and fair polls crucial: Analysts
An independent judiciary and fair elections are crucial for Pakistans well being, analysts have said. ANI
Sharif was tricked and forced to fly back to Saudi Arabia: NYT
The New York Times in its report has said that former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was tricked and forced to fly to Saudi Arabia. ANI
Minister dubs John Howard the Bradman of Australian politics
A senior minister of the Australian Government has described Prime Minister John Howard as the Don Bradman of Australian politics. ANI
Opportunity exploring areas which were once shallow lakes on Mars
NASAs Mars Opportunity rover has started exploring areas on the Red Planet, which scientists believe were once shallow lakes. ANI
When Castro saved Reagans life
Cuba once saved former President Ronald Reagans life by tipping off American officials about an assassination plot by right-wing extremists, claims the countrys leader, Fidel Castro. astro made this extraordinary claim in a long newspaper essay that was read out on Cuban television in which he argued that his country had co-operated with the US in the past. ANI
Dangers of USs bargain with Musharraf becoming more obvious: NYT
The dangers of USs Faustian bargain with Pakistans military dictator is growing more obvious, considering that President Pervez Musharraf was on his way to declaring an emergency last month, until Washington rightly warned him against undertaking a move, the New York Times (NYT) says in its lead editorial. ANI
Israel snubs Tony Blair in new envoy role
Israel has effectively snubbed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in his new role as the envoy of the international Quartet on Mideast by refusing to authorise his meeting with a senior human rights activist from the Gaza Strip. ANI
Pak ranked 115 among 121 peace-loving nations
Pakistan is ranked 115th in a list of 121 peaceful countries in the world. ANI
Two plus two doesnt always equal four, especially with discounts
When you are out for shopping and come across a sign that says - 20 per cent off the original price plus an additional 25 per cent off the already reduced sale price - you usually make the mistake of assuming the total discount to be 45 percent, when actually it is 40 per cent. ANI
US paper asks Bush to have faith in Pakistani people, not Musharraf
President George W Bush should put his faith in the Pakistani people rather than with the countrys military ruler, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer has urged. ANI
Musharrafs decision to deport Sharif exposes flaws in system: US expert
The deportation of former Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif might give President Musharraf some short-term relief, but the action exposes the weaknesses and flaws of the current system, a South Asia expert claims. ANI
Saturns moon Iapetus, the Yin-and-Yang of solar system
Saturns moon Iapetus is the Yin and Yang of the solar system, with one hemisphere as white as snow, and the other as black as tar, pictures returned by the NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini mission to the ringed planet has shown. ANI
Honouring a pledge -Article
, one Pakistani educationalist, Imtiaz Ul Maqsood said, after he saw what Pakistani rulers did to Nawaz Sharif. He further said, This is a slap in the face of a civil society, rule of law, democracy and the highest organ in any civilised society - Supreme Court. ANI
Craving can reduce loyalty to favourites
A pilot study has found that when we crave for something - for example a much-needed break- a broader line of options will seem tempting, and may have people choosing an option other than their original choice. ANI
Planet orbiting dying star may hold clue to Earths future
An international team of astronomers have discovered a planet orbiting a star near the end of its life, which they say could offer clue to Earths future. ANI
Musharraf not going to Saudi Arabia, says his spokesman
President Pervez Musharrafs spokesman, Major General (retired) Rashid Qureshi, has rejected media reports that the General is going to visit Saudi Arabia. ANI
Pak Cabinet decides to re-elect Musharraf in uniform
The Pakistan Cabinet has unanimously decided to re-elect President Pervez Musharraf in uniform from the present assemblies. ANI
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