Samarah Sets World Record In Arts In CIE Exams

KARACHI: Art reaches beyond all social, cultural and religious bounds and so its significance is far-reaching and profound. Where people may think that the importance of arts is ebbing away, Samrah Tariq proves it otherwise. Setting a world record in CIE exams 2011 in Arts, Samarah, from Happy Home School, Karachi, is the only student from Pakistan to have set benchmarks of accomplishments and achieved CIE Outstanding Achievers Awards this year. In a subject less opted in Pakistan yet drawing enormous traction through out the world, Samarah’s achievement has only manifested the fact that despite lack of rudimentary encouragement and incentives, Pakistan’s got burgeoning talent that wins its way through all hurdles. “It was the best moment...

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Voter verification: Election Commission of Pakistan launches SMS service

In a bid to remove errors from electoral lists,  the Election Commission of Pakistan  has launched a SMS service to facilitate  85 million voters to verify their votes In a bid to remove errors from electoral lists, the Election Commission of Pakistan has launched a SMS service to facilitate 85 million voters to verify their votes. The service has been launched in collaboration with the National Database and Registration Authority to help registered voters check the status of their votes and particulars. Registered voters can send their Computerised National Identity Cards (CNIC) number without hyphens via SMS to 8300 at anytime from anywhere in the country. After sending the SMS, the voter will subsequently...

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ALERT Senior al-Qaeda leader Saif al-Adel arrested in Egypt

Cairo: Senior al-Qaeda leader Saif al-Adel has been arrested at the Cairo airport in Egypt, media reports said on Wednesday. According to reports, Adel travelled from Pakistan to Egypt via Dubai. He was among those on the  Most Wanted List of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with 5 million dollar bounty on his head and was  hing ranking leaders of al-Qaeda leaders. He was also expected  to be new chief of al-Qaeda after Osama bin Laden’s demise but Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri was given the charge of global terror outfit.   Egyptian born Adel was head of the military wing of al-Qaeda . ...

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Funny 3rd Bus Kar Awards - Best Dance Award nominations

Bus kar or Bas Kar Awards will going to on air soon on Geo News & Geo Tv  but Humari News is presenting some funny parts from this show. BEST DANCE AWARD NOMINATIONS...

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بات تو سچ ہے مگر بات ہے رسوائی کی

افغانستان میں قرآن پاک جلایا جاتا ہے ہماری قوم کے کانوں پر جوں تک نہیں رینگتی، ڈراؤن حملوں میں معصوم جانیں جاتی ہیں ہمیں کوئی فکر نہیں، اک طرف قتل و غارت کا بازار گرم مگر ہم خاموش تماشائی، امریکہ اور باقی طاغوتی قوتیں مسلمانوں کے خون سے ہولی کھیل رہی ہیں ہمارے زہنوں پر کرکٹ کا بھوت سوار، قرآن جل رہا ہے ہمارے حکمران اپنے خوش آمدیوں کے ساتھ نغمہ سرائی اور شراب و شباب کی محفلوں میں دھت دشمن ازلی کو خوش کرنے میں اندھا دھند پیسے اڑا رھے ہیں، اور غریبوں اور شہیدوں کے مزاروں اور آرزؤں پر دھما چوکڑی مچا رہے ہیں مگر ہماری غیرت خاموش، بلوچستان کا واقعہ ہمیں روز روز جھنجھوڑنے کی کوشش کرتا ہے لیکن ہمارے مردہ ضمیر خاموش....!!! کون کون سی نا انصافیوں کو میں تحریر کروں جو اس خواب غفلت میں ڈوبی قوم کو جگا سکیں.....!!! آج مجھے حیرت ہو رہی ہے کہ ہم...

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Vatican Requests 1,500-Year-Old Bible Held In Turkey

The Bible of William Hannay of Tundergarth, Dumfriesshire. No Photos of the Turkish Bible are available at this time. The Vatican has allegedly issued an official request to examine a 1,500-year-old Bible that has been held in Turkey for the past 12 years, the Hurriyet Daily News reports. The Bible reportedly contains early teachings of Jesus Christ and is written in gold lettering on animal hide in Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, which was the native tongue of Jesus. According to a report by National Turk, the Bible was seized from a gang of smugglers in a Mediterranean-area operation. The report states the gang was charged with smuggling antiquities, illegal excavations, and the possession of explosives. Today's...

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Popularity of Hum Tv's Drama serial "Humsafar" especially in India

Drama Serial Humsafar is going with flying colors towards its end.Every one was expecting Episode no. 22 as a last Episode due to magical preview of Episode 22 after Episode 21 on 18 February 2012.But now every one is expecting Episode 23 as last episode.However the mystery of humsafar last episode kept in secret by Humsafar producer Sarmad Sultan Khoosat. Humsafar has created history all over the world.Specially in Pakistan it has recalled memories of late 80's when families went to marriage ceremonies or in parties after watching their favorite drama serials.Streets and roads remained Vacuous.Drama serial humsafar has broken all previous records made by all golden PTV dramas.This is true in a sense because when dramas like "Dhoop Kinarey"...

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RAW agent arrested from Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested an alleged Research an Analysis Wing (RAW), India’ top spy agency. According to the police the alleged Raw agent hailed from occupied Kashmir having Pakistani identity card. However they said according to the ID card name of the RAW agent was Awais Saleem but he told his name as Inayat. The suspect has been shifted to an undisclosed location for further investigation. Sources said that intelligence agencies have been investigating the series of blasts that hit railway tracks across Sindh on Saturday and the arrest might be part of the prob...

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Who is Sharmeen Obiad Chinoy? Wikipedia

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (born 1978) is an internationally renowned Emmy and Oscar award winning Pakistani journalist and documentarian. She won an Emmy for her documentary, Pakistan: Children of the Taliban in 2010.[1][2] She is also the first non-American to win the Livingston Award for Young Journalists.[2] .[3] On 26 February 2012 Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy won an Oscar for her documentary Saving Face. She is the first Pakistani to win the prestigious award.[4] Early lifeSharmeen Obaid was born in Karachi to an Urdu speaking family, and attended the Karachi Grammar School.[5] Sharmeen graduated from Smith College with a bachelor of arts in economics and government and then went to complete two master's degrees from Stanford University in International...

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Pakistani Journalist & film maker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy wins Oscar Award

Los Angeles: In the 84 years history of the Oscar Award  Pakistani film maker "Sharmeen Obiad Chinoy" becomes 1st Pakistani to get honored with the award for her documentary film “Saving Face”. Film was in the “documentary, short film” category was nominated for the Oscar nominations to earn. In the 84 history of the Oscar Award, she is the first Pakistani to have received the national award. Obaid, who has directed several documentaries, won an Emmy award in 2010 for her documentary Pakistan: Children of the Taliban. Saving face, the Karachi-based filmmaker who has co-directed by Daniel Junge, describes the life of a British Pakistani surgeon who donates his time to heal acid victims in Pakistan. The film is set to be released in...

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Bible in which 'Jesus predicts coming of Muhammad' unearthed in Turkey

A secret Bible in which Jesus is believed to predict the coming of the Prophet Muhammad to Earth has sparked serious interest from the Vatican.Pope Benedict XVI is claimed to want to see the 1,500-year-old book, which many say is the Gospel of Barnabas, that has been hidden by the Turkish state for the last 12 years.The £14million handwritten gold lettered tome, penned in Jesus' native Aramaic language, is said to contain his early teachings and a prediction of the Prophet's coming. The leather-bound text, written on animal hide, was discovered by Turkish police during an anti-smuggling operation in 2000. It was closely guarded until 2010, when it was finally handed over to the Ankara Ethnography Museum, and will soon be put back on public...

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Pakistani media silence on Quran Burning incident by Terrorist forces in Afghanistan

Karachi-Routers, Pakistani media kept in silence after a big incident of burning Qur'an Pak in Afghanistan by US forces.It is noted that Pakistani media shows all anti Islamic culture activities with full colors and by mixing different types of flavors in it which seems to be very interesting to viewers and channels get high rating through these cheap things .A very good example is recent 14 February Valentine Day coverage by Pakistani media.They broadcasted dramas , shows, interviews just like that it was a religious or cultural festival in Pakistan.Islam do not allow such types of Valentine Day.But in the race of rating, Pakistani media have forgot all their beliefs and actual duties.They can show haram  death (Suicide) by individual...

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U.S. Major and colonel killed in Afghanistan as protests continue over Quran burning

All American and international advisers today deserted Afghan government buildings after two senior US officers were murdered in their office at the interior ministry in Kabul. The unnamed colonel and major were shot in the head at the high security compound at the heart of the Afghan government, Reports suggest they were shot in the ministry's command and control centre. The compound would have been crawling with Afghan police. The killing of the two high ranking US military advisers- is thought to be retaliation for American troops burning copies of the Koran - as bitter protests over the controversial actions enter their fifth day. NATO earlier issued a statement confirming the two deaths. It said.'Initial reports indicate an individual...

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Incitement to mutiny: Officers accused of influencing Brig Ali’s trial

The family of an army brigadier, who was arrested on charges of inciting mutiny and plotting attacks on the army headquarters, has alleged that the military brass is influencing his court martial proceedings. Talking to the BBC, a younger brother of Brig Ali Khan said that his elder brother was not being allowed to meet his civil attorney, making the family believe that the court martial proceedings would not be transparent. Malik Bashir said that he and his lawyer, Asad Manzoor Butt, arrived at the Sialkot garrison to see Brig Ali with a prior permission from the authorities but the counsel was not allowed to see his client. The military authorities insist that only a military-appointed defence counsel can see Brig Ali. “This is violation...

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Watch Latest Humsafar Episode 22 in High Quality – 25th February 2012

Recap of previous Episode- 21 Drama serial Humsafar Episode 22 by HUM TV Drama serial Humsafar Episode 22 by HUM TV Drama serial Humsafar Episode 22 by HUM TV Drama serial Humsafar Episode 22 by HUM TV Drama serial Humsafar Episode 23-PREVIEW by HUM TV...

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UBL Wiz Internet Card sucks- A wondeful scam by United bank limited Pakistan

I have recently took UBL's Internet Wiz card by too much searching & visiting more than 8 branches.UBL is not giving this card easily and is making fool to customers. Every branch is speaking lie that they don't have stationary items right now & they have e-mailed it to head office for further cards ,so kindly visit another branch. I asked before using this card for online shopping (International Transaction) from customer officer that is there any other charges other than price of goods like interest or something else of UBL on WIZ INTERNET CARD..Like if you will buy from Credit card of any bank it will cost you 2% of transaction amount.But officer told me that there is no charges of UBL INTERNET WIZ CARD on using it for shopping...

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US drone crashes in northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani intelligence officials and local residents say a suspected US drone has crashed in the country’s northwest tribal region. Two intelligence officials say the unmanned aircraft went down Saturday near Mir Ali, one of the main towns in the North Waziristan tribal area, the main sanctuary for Taliban and al-Qaida militants in Pakistan. The officials say the drone caught fire after it hit the ground and was believed to have crashed because of technical problems. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the media. Local resident Nasir Khan said he saw the burning debris from the roof of his home in the Machi Khel area. It was about 500 yards (meters) from his hous...

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KESC Showcasing Mega Projects at UAE Expo 2011

Karachi Electric Supply Company participated in the “Magnificent 7 - UAE EXPO 2011,” organized by the UAE Consulate at the Karachi Expo Centre between Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, 2011. The event was aimed at highlighting the contributions made by UAE multinationals towards the socio-economic development of Pakistan and to further promote business ties between the two countries by exploring additional avenues and opportunities of mutual cooperation and collaboration in the potential sectors. The event was visited by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and the UAE Trade Minister, along with many other high profile personalities to strengthen the bridge between Pakistan and the UAE. KESC successfully used the forum and showcased its current under-development...

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Funny Indian media "India tv" attacks Dhoni on defeat against Srilanka

India tv is always famous for its funny reports on cricket.Indian media always criticizes their team in funny styles.They even took minor things and present it like a monster in the air.They also give too much hype to their team when it wins trophies like World cup but when Indian cricket team's performance falls, Indian media helps them in falling by hurtle their team from back with full for...

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Drama Humsafar cast with theri family members

Fawwad Khan with his wife Mahira Khan with her family Mahira Khan with her husband Mahira's husband & son Fawwad with his son Fawwad Khan and his wif...

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Radio Tax of Rs. 2 on Rs. 100 Mobile Card Proposed

Media reports are suggesting that a parliamentary committee on Information and Broadcasting is considering to impose Radio Tax of Rs. 2 per each Rs. 100 card to be deducted on all reloads. Reportedly, Information Minister Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan was present in the committee meeting and that she was so concerned about national radio that she proposed Rs. 2 to be deducted from each card of Rs. 100 in account of Radio tax. Media, citing Dr. Awan, said that this tax will be applicable after annual budget 2011-12. Telecom industry has immediately responded and termed this kind of collection a nonsense. They said that Telecom industry isn’t responsible for an organization which is sinking for its own reasons. “Telecom operators won’t become...

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Price hike: Petrol bomb expected in 7 days

Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry on Wednesday revealed that petroleum prices will see a major hike in seven days. DESIGN: JAHANZAIB HAQUE ISLAMABAD: Secretary Petroleum and Natural Resources Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry on Wednesday revealed that petroleum prices will see a major hike in seven days, Express News reported. Chaudhry was briefing the parliamentary committee on oil prices. The meeting was chaired by Rana Tanveer, who later walked out in protest over the upcoming price hike. The petroleum secretary had informed the committee that keeping in view global prices, the government will have to raise the rates accordingly. Tanveer said that the government gave them “lollipops” every...

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Two politicians beaten and stabbed to death in India

Two political leaders from a communist party in India’s eastern state of West Bengal were killed Wednesday, allegedly by activists from the ruling party, a news report said. The politicians, who belonged to the state’s opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), were beaten and stabbed by a crowd in the Burdwan district, area police chief SH Mirza told the IANS news agency. Four people had been arrested in connection with the killings, Mirza sai...

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قرآن کی شہادت پر احتجاج کرنے 15 افغانوں کو امریکی فوج نے شہید کردیا

افغانستان میں امریکی فوجیوں کے ہاتھوں قران پاک کی بے حرمتی پر ملک بھر میں امریکا مخالف مظاہرے جاری ہیں ،مظاہرے میں فائرنگ سے ہلاکتوں کی تعداد15 ہوگئی۔ حکام کے مطابق شنوار ضلع میں ملٹری بیس کے سامنے مظاہرین پر فائر کھول دئیے گئے ، جس سے 13افراد  شہید اور 10 سے زائد زخمی ہوئے، صوبائی ترجمان روشنا خالد کے مطابق احتجاج میں مشتعل مظاہرین نے پولیس پر پتھر پھینکے ، مشرقی شہر جلال آباد میں جھڑپوں کے دوران دو افراد  شہید اور کئی زخمی ہوئے۔ مشتعل مظاہرین نے کاروں اور دکانوں کو بھی آگ لگا دی تھی ،کابل میں امریکی سفارتخانہ مکمل طور پر بند کردیا گیا ہے اور تمام تر سفر بھی معطل ہے۔ کئی جگہوں  پر شدید جھڑپوں کی اطلاعات مسلسل موصول ہو رہی ہیں اور مرنے والوں کی تعداد بڑھنے کا امکان ہ...

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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan confronts arrest for assault

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has been slapped with a case of assault for allegedly punching a businessman, Iqbal Sharma at a Mumbai restaurant on Tuesday night. The scuffle reportedly occurred when Khan, his girlfriend actress Kareena Kapoor and his friends were dining at a posh restaurant and were asked to lower their voice by a businessman seated at a table next to them. According to reports, Khan and his friends have been booked under sections 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code and could even be arrested. Police said the businessman was treated in hospital for a broken nose. The Police said they have registered a case...

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UK visit: Khar expected to meet Clinton in London

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar is expected to meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her visit to London, sources told The Express Tribune. The expected meeting will be a positive sign for the two countries as both of them were keen to normalise relations, the source said. Khar reached London on Monday for a three-day visit in which she will hold meetings with her British counterpart William Hague and other high officials. She will also brief the UK officials on the recently concluded trilateral conference involving, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Islamabad. Khar will also reportedly ask the British officials to influence the US to end drone strikes. Meanwhile, official sources have revealed that diplomatic ties...

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Story time: Mind-blowing!

by EESHA ABBASI The blackboard and my biology teacher slid in and out of focus as I tried to keep track of what was being taught to us. Beside me, I could see my partner Sherbano struggle to keep her mouth from hanging open, making her look witless. Behind me, Aryba was carefully applying nail polish to her inch-long talons using my back to hide herself from the teacher’s line of vision. Two rows away Urooj and Wania were playing tick-tack-toe on a scrap of paper… That’s what friends are for, to make you feel better. Incidentally the topic being explained was ‘The human brain’. “The human brain is an incredibly complex organ; it’s capable of doing things that would be considered miracles in some ways. After millennia of research, scientists have barely started to scratch the...

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