PPP, PML-N to share positions in Cabinet according to their share of seats
The Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz will share positions in the new cabinet and parliamentary committees according to the proportion of their seats in the newly-elected National Assembly. ANI
Nepali Congress manifesto proposes ceremonial role for President
The Nepali Congress (NC) on Thursday released its election manifesto, proposing Prime Minister as the chief executive and President as ceremonial head of state. ANI
Islamabad lodges protest after US strike kills four Pak civilians
Pakistan lodged a protest with coalition forces in Afghanistan on Thursday after two Pakistani women and two children were killed by US fire from across the border, the army said. ANI
PPP to adopt zero tolerance on rights violations
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has said that Pakistan has suffered the worst violation of human rights, and therefore, it would adopt a zero tolerance policy on all unconstitutional acts. ANI
Democracy and stability go hand in hand: McCormack
The US State Department has said that conflicts between the Parliament and the office of the President are an integral part of a democratic system and would create balance within the system. ANI
New Pakistan Government plans to release all political prisoners
A senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader has said that the new Pakistan Government plans to pardon all political prisoners after it assumes charge of the administration. ANI
I dont have any differences with Zardari: Fahim
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim has rejected reports of him having differences with party co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari over who will be the Prime Minister. ANI
Feb. 13 is the unofficial Mistress Day!
If youre having doubts about your partners fidelity, the best day to catch him would be February 13, for the day is known as Mistress Day. ANI
41 Taliban killed in Afghan battle, air strikes
Afghan and international forces have killed at least 41 Taliban militants in a battle in southern Afghanistan. ANI
Australia appoints retired judge for Haneef case inquiry
A retired judge has been appointed by the Australian Government to hold an inquiry into the handling of the Mohamed Haneef case. ANI
Mum rescues adult daughter from croc s attack!
A brave mum saved her adult daughter from the jaws of a large crocodile on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. ANI
UPA Government committed to Indo-US nuke deal: Ronen Sen
Indias Ambasador to the United States, Ronen Sen, has reiterated the Manmohan Singh-led UPA Governments committment to the civilian nuclear deal with the US. ANI
Meet the woman who was stuck on a loo seat - for 2 years!
A woman in the US spent two years stuck to her boyfriends toilet before he finally called for help, it has emerged. ANI
Blue eyes, blonde hair and low salary make the ideal woman
Ever wondered what really makes the perfect woman? Well, according to a new poll, a mans ideal woman is blonde, beautiful, brilliant in bed, and one who loves sport. ANI
Pak faces multi-dimensional external security threats from, Qaeda, Taliban, US
Pakistan was facing multi-dimensional external security threats in the form of al Qaeda, the Taliban, and the possible US strikes on suspected militants and Nuke weapons, Director of the Area Study Centre, Azmat Hayat said at a workshop here last evening. ANI
Media rights group expresses concern over detained Lankan journalists
The media rights group, Reporters Without Borders (RWB), has expressed its concern over the detention of some Sri Lankan journalists after they were accused of receiving money from the rebel LTTE. ANI
Dis ex-butler too famous for Britain
Apart from the ongoing inquest, Princess Dianas ex-butler Paul Burrell seems to have found yet another reason for not returning to Britain - his extra famous status. ANI
Zardari, Nawaz to visit S. Arabia to check possible economic crunch in Pak
After the formation of the new government, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif are likely to undertake a joint visit to Saudi Arabia to seek the Saudi oil facility in view of the economic crunch that could hit the country in the near future. ANI
Kabul car bomb blast claims six lives
At least six people were killed and 15 injured in a car bomb blast near Kabul airport today.A car pulled up near an armoured vehicle used by coalition forces exploded during rush hour, officials said. ANI
US HR report takes up issue of missing persons in Pakistan
A human rights report made by the US has said that the politically motivated disappearances were a major problem in Pakistan where as many as 1600 people are listed as missing. ANI
Zardari showing political maturity, while Nawaz is being adamant, says Shujaat
Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) president and former Pakistan premier Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was exhibiting political maturity whereas the adamant attitude of former premier Nawaz Sharif could pose a threat to democracy. ANI
NY Governor Eliot Spitzer resigns over sex scandal
Governor Eliot Spitzer has resigned following a sex solicitation scandal that rocked the state and stunned political observers across the country. ANI
Woman at the centre of New York Governors downfall revealed
Five years after leaving a broken home on the Jersey Shore to come to New York City, 22-year-old Kirsten unwittingly finds herself as the yet unseen star behind Governor Eliot Spitzers fall from grace and power. ANI
China closes Mount Everest to keep protesters at bay from Olympic torch parade
China has closed Mount Everest to climbers for keeping protesters away from the Olympic torch parade. ANI
Scarlettes caravan home a drug den, says her brother
An older brother of murdered Brit teen Scarlette Keeling, has admitted to drugs being used and sold in their caravan home. ANI
Pakistans tribal areas are Al Qaeda haven: CIA
US intelligence agency CIA Director Michael Hayden has said that the tribal regions of Pakistan had become a haven for al Qaeda operatives, and that Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was hiding somewhere between Pakistan and Afghanistan ANI
Pak-Afghan border a difficult terrain to deal with, says Rice
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border was a difficult terrain to deal with because people living on both sides have familiar relations, said US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. ANI
The Magna Carta is a mystery to nearly 50pc Brits!
Its viewed as one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy, but nearly 50 percent of the British population has no idea what the Magna Carta is. ANI
Pushy paparazzi blocked Di cops
The cops who came to the rescue of Princess Diana following the fatal car crash in Paris were blocked by the aggressive paparazzi at the scene, the inquest into her death has heard. ANI
Dr Death in good spirits after spending first night in jail, says family spokesman
US doctor of India origin Dr Jayant Patel, often described as Dr Death for his involvement in 17 cases of gross negligence resulting in deaths of patients, and who was arrested two days ago in the US, is said to be in high spirits after spending his first day in the Oregon jail. ANI
Ex-Aussie minister Andrews promises co-operation in Dr Haneef judicial inquiry
Former Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews has said he would extend all cooperation in the judicial inquiry into the case of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was linked to terror organisations but was later absolved of the charge. ANI
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