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Blaze in Geo’s building doused |
Updated at: 1755 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
 KARACHI: After hours of struggle, the fire that erupted in Geo’s head office building has been successfully doused while emergency services are still being carried out by the fire fighting squad of the local fire brigade.
Two staffers of Geo News who were affected by the fumes were rushed to Civil Hospital. The blaze gutted the main studio, central news room, control room, PCR, satellite department, server room while many other instal ... Full Story |
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 BB murder case: ATC issues contempt notice to DG FIA
Updated at: 1352 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued contempt of court notice to DG FIA for replacing investigation officer in Benazir Bhutto murder case, Geo News reported on Saturday.ATC Judge Rana Nisar while hearing the case in Adeyala jail expressed anger over the replacement of the investigation officer.During hearing all the accused except former President Pervez Musharraf were present in the court room.Earlier, the court was informed that inv .... Full Story |
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 BJP seeks Chidambaram’s resignation
Updated at: 1833 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday sought home minister P Chidambaram's resignation, arguing that repeated goof-ups had humiliated the country. The Left parties refrained from seeking the minister's resignation, but demanded action against those who committed the "bungling". "BJP demands resignation of Chidambaram for the second goof-up about the list of 'most-wanted' fugitives sent to Pakistan," BJP spokesperson Prakash Javdekar said."After Wazul Kama .... Full Story |
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 Budget allocations for federal ministries likely at Rs274bn
Updated at: 1300 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
KARACHI: The budget allocations for the federal ministries for the fiscal year 211-12 has been estimated at Rs274 billion, which included Rs109 billion of development expenditures, while Rs165 billion likely be allocated for the non-development expenditures.According to the budget documents, Atomic Energy Commission budget for the coming fiscal year has been estimated at Rs25 billion, which includes Rs22 billion for development, while Rs3 billion ....Full Story |
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 Punjab knocked out by Deccan
Updated at: 2102 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
DHARAMSHALA, India: Shikhar Dhawan cracked an unbeaten 95 and Amit Mishra took a hat-trick as Deccan Chargers knocked Kings XI Punjab out of the Indian Premier League with an 82-run victory on Saturday. Left-handed opener Dhawan, who hit one six and 14 fours in his 57-ball knock, put on 131 for the opening wicket with Ravi Teja (60) as Deccan made 198-2 before bowling Punjab out for 116. Skipper Adam Gilchrist top-scored with a 37-ball 51 f .... Full Story |
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 Dabangg bags Best Film award, Salman thanks fans
Updated at: 0922 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan thanked his fans on Thursday for making 'Dabangg' a grand success after his film was honoured with the prestigious National Award. The film won the coveted honour for the 'Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment' category. Khan showed his gratitude before hundreds of fans after receiving the award.The 58th National Film Award ceremony was held in Mumbai where Salman attended the function along w .... Full Story |
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 Tomatoes can control BP, cholestrol
Updated at: 1935 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
SYDNEY: A research shows that tomatoes may be an effective alternative to drugs in lowering cholesterol and blood pressure and in preventing heart disease. A bright red pigment called lycopene found in tomatoes and to a lesser extent in watermelon, guava, papaya and pink grapefruit has antioxidant properties that are vital to good health. Karin Ried and her colleague Peter Fakler from the University of Adelaide are the first to summarise the effe .... Full Story |
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 Predictor of May 21 doomsday to watch it on TV
Updated at: 1333 PST, Saturday, May 21, 2011
SAN FRANCISCO: The U.S. evangelical Christian broadcaster predicting that Judgment Day will come on Saturday says he expects to stay close to a TV or radio to monitor the unfolding apocalypse.Harold Camping, 89, previously made a failed prediction that Jesus Christ would return to Earth in 1994.The head of the Christian radio network Family Stations Inc says that he is sure an earthquake will shake the Earth on May 21, sweeping true believers to .... Full Story |
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