40 militants killed South Waziristan
Forty militants have been killed and 30 captured in fighting between militants and security forces in Pakistans South Waziristan region, a military spokesman has said. ANI
Urdu-medium Pak girl students less figure conscious than English-medium counterparts
A new study has shed light on the way women in Pakistan differently perceive their bodies, by showing that those who have studied in Urdu-medium schools are less concerned about their weight and body shape than those taught in English-medium schools. ANI
Ash altar of Greek god Zeus was used for worship 1,000 years earlier than believed
New evidence from excavations made by archaeologists at the ash altar of Zeus in Arcadia, Greece, has indicated that the place of worship was in use as early as 5,000 years ago, which is at least 1,000 years before the early Greeks began to worship the god Zeus. ANI
Kiwi sets world record by shearing 560 ewes in 8 hours!
New Zealander Jimmy Clark smashed a 9-year world record by shearing 560 sheep in just 8 hours. ANI
Teenager owns up to having 50 sexual partners
An 18-year-old girl, who has had 50 sexual partners in the last two years, has vowed to stop sleeping around after confessing to her mother on a television programme. ANI
The worlds smallest dog is only as big as a coke can!
Standing tall at a height of no more than an average soft drink can, Heaven Sent Brandy is the worlds smallest dog. ANI
Pioneer products may not always be the best
Its not always best to be first, at least not in the case of releasing a new products by an existing brand, say researchers. ANI
When Musharraf used Justice Iftikhars fortune-teller to mend fences with him
Syed Sibtain Shah, a close friend of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary, and who predicted his fate correctly on several occasions, had twice approached the judge to mend fences with President Pervez Musharraf, but the latter didnt yield. ANI
Italian girl embraces Islam, gives herself a Muslim name before marrying Pak boy
An Italian girl had to embrace Islam and give herself a new Muslim name Fiza before marrying a Pakistani boy in a simple ceremony at a mosque in a suburb in Pakistan. ANI
Italian girl embraces Islam, gives herself a Muslim name before marrying Pak boy
An Italian girl had to embrace Islam and give herself a new Muslim name Fiza before marrying a Pakistani boy in a simple ceremony at a mosque in a suburb in Pakistan. ANI
To promote media freedom Pak grants licence to 12 more TV channels
The Pakistan government has granted licences to 12 more private TV channels, raising the total number of TV channels operating in the country to 48. ANI
UK agency rejects digital `Three Little Pigs remake to avoid offending builders, Muslims
A digital remake of the Three Little Pigs story has been rejected by BECTA, a government-backed education technology agency, because it might offend Muslims. ANI
Taliban, Al Qaeda now focused on Pak
If a top US general who commands American forces in eastern Afghanistan is to be believed, the Taliban and al Qaeda have focus on their efforts to destabilise the Pakistani government by striking in areas along Pak-Afghan border. ANI
Sir Eds ashes may be scattered in New Zealand and Nepal
The first conqueror of Mt. Everest, Sir Edmund Hillarys ashes might be scattered in New Zealand as well as Nepal. ANI
Pak must hold polls, US must be tough and persuasive with it: Expert
A South Asia expert attached with the Heritage Foundation here, has said that holding fair and transparent elections provides the best chance for Pakistan to stabilize in the near and long-term future. She also favours the U.S. using tough and reasoned diplomatic persuasion to convince Islamabad to work closely with it not only against al-Qaeda but also against the Taliban, emphasizing that such an approach will serve Pakistans long-term strategic interests. ANI
Now, the UK govt plans to pay fat people to lose weight
The British govt has decided to wipe out the obesity epidemic through a novel strategy - by offering fat people cash incentives. ANI
China seeks security for its nationals in Pakistan
Amid incidents of terrorist attacks over the past few years on its nationals in Pakistan, China has reportedly asked Islamabad to provide security to its citizens working in water, power, oil, gas and other projects in the Islamic country. ANI
Bodyguards only memory of crash is Dis voice calling out to Dodi
Trevor Rees, the sole survivor of the crash that killed the royal, her boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed and driver Henri Paul, has told the inquest into their deaths that the only thing he remembers of the crash, is Di calling out for her beau. ANI
Imran, Asma Jehamgir to protest against Musharraf in London this weekend
To register their protest against Pakistan President Pervez Musharrafs undemocratic actions against the countrys media, judiciary and the civil society, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and human rights activist Asma Jehangir will lead a demonstration against him at 10 Downing Street on Sunday, on the sidelines of his London visit. ANI
Carla Brunis naked snaps published
An exclusive nude picture of French President Nicholas Sarkozys fiancée, model Carla Bruni has found its way into the pages of a Spanish magazine. ANI
Chinese human rights violations continuing: Exiled Tibetnas
The annual report of the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has accused China of violating Tibets human rights repeatedly. ANI
Tehran peeved over Turkmenistan halt of gas supplies
Iran has expressed dismay and anger over a move by Turkmenistan to halt shipment of gas, which till last year averaged 8.4 billion cubic meters a year. ANI
On Imrans advice, top US Senator urges Bush to slash Pak aid if Feb 18 polls not fair
After Pakistans cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan expressed deep concerns before a top Democrat US Senator that the February 18 polls might be rigged, the latter is learnt to have urged US President George Bush to reduce developmental aid to Islamabad if the polls were not held in a free and fair manner. ANI
UKs support to Indias bid for UNSC seat not to figure in Mush-Brown talks: Maleeha
UKs support to Indias bid for a permanent UNSC seat wont figure in talks between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, when the two leaders meet at 10 Downing Street on Monday, said Pakistan High Commissioner in London Dr Maleeha Lodhi. ANI
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