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Policeman dies in suicide blast at Islamabad police station

ISLAMABAD: A policeman was killed and several others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of a Special Branch of Police station in Sector G-7 near Sitara Market here on Monday, police and eyewitnesses said. However, it is feared that the casualties may rise. The injured have been shifted to the nearby hospitals where emergency was declared. Interior Ministry secretary Kamal Shah said an officer who was apparently challenging the attacker died in the blast. There were no immediate reports of any other casualties.The blast was so loud that it shattered the window panes of the surrounding buildings.

Iraqi court jails Aziz, Chemical Ali for 15 yrs

BAGHDAD: Iraq's top court on Wednesday sentenced former deputy premier Tariq Aziz and Saddam Hussein's hatchet-man "Chemical Ali" Hassan al-Majid to 15 years in jail for crimes against humanity.Aziz and Majid were among eight people on trial at the Iraqi High Tribunal over the 1992 murders of 42 Baghdad traders accused of racketeering while Iraq was under punishing UN sanctions imposed after the invasion of Kuwait in 1990.The two key figures in S .... Full Story

Kerry says Washington must help Pakistan democracy

WASHINGTON: Democratic Senator John Kerry said Wednesday that the United States must do what it can to "sustain the democracy" in Pakistan amid angry public protests against the government. General David Petraeus, the US military commander for the region, and Richard Holbrooke, the special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, will brief lawmakers Thursday on the Pakistan's political crisis, said Kerry. Pakistan's leaders ... Full Story

NOKIA 2610 PRIZE

Nokia 2610 Price: Rs3800/-Accessories:Head sets, Chargers, BatteriesLast Updated:13th September, 2007
Specs & Features
Whats New?
The Nokia 2610 helps you take control of your communications. Making notes is easier with the Voice Recorder function. Bring your messages to life and get yourself heard: with Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging you can now let colleagues and friends hear exactly how you feel.
Dimensions
104 x 43 x 18 mm
Weight
91 g
Battery
Talk time Up to 5 h 20 min, Stand-by Up to 380 h
Memory
3 MB shared memory
Display Size
128 x 128 pixels
Display Colour
CSTN, 65K colors
Ringtones
Polyphonic (24 channels), MP3
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging

NOKIA 2310 PRIZE

Nokia 2310 Price: 3450/-Accessories:Head sets, Chargers, BatteriesLast Updated:12th April, 2007
Specs & Features
Whats New?
Designed for a life in tune, the Nokia 2310 gives you inspiration and style on the go. Turn on, tune in and groove to FM Radio on the go. Capture the rhythm of your preferred beat with Sound Visualization and spice it up with the polyphonic ringing tones, all in one snappy package.
Dimensions
105.4 x 43.9 x 19.05 mm
Weight
85 g
Battery
Talk time Up to 6 h, Stand-by Up to 400 h
Memory
4 MB shared memory
Connectivity
No
Display Size
96 x 68 pixels, 4 lines
Display Colour
CSTN, 65K colors
Entertainment
FM radio, 3 Games - Nature Park, Snake Xenia, Bounce
Camera
No
Ringtones
Polyphonic, MP3
Messaging
SMS

NOKIA 2100 PRIZE

Nokia 2100 Price: N/AAccessories:Head sets, Car kits, Chargers, Batteries
Specs & Features
Dimensions
105 x 44 x 20 mm, 77 cc
Weight
85 g
Display
Monochrome graphic96 x 65 pixels- White backlight- Rhythmic backlight alert- Full display screensaver- Dynamic font size- Softkeys
Ringtones
Monophonic
Messaging
SMS
Features
- T9 for 10 languages- SMS to many- Calculator- Currency converter- Stopwatch- Picture messaging- Xpress-on front and back covers
Battery
Standard, Li-Ion 720 mAh (BLD-3)Stand-by: Up to 50 - 150 hTalk time: Up to 2 h - 3 h 20 m

NOKIA 1600 PRIZE

Nokia 1600 Price: 2750/-Accessories:Head sets, Chargers, BatteriesLast Updated:13th September, 2007
Specs & Features
Whats New?
Sleek, stylish, and easy to use, the Nokia 1600 lets you put your self center stage
Dimensions
104 x 45 x 17 mm
Weight
85 g
Battery
Talk Time: Up to 5 h 30 min, Standby Time: Up to 450 h
Display
CSTN, 65K colors
Messaging
SMS, Instant Messaging

TODAY MOBILE PRIZES IN PAKISTAN

Nokia 1110i Price: 2150/-Accessories:Head sets, Car kits, Chargers, BattriesLast Updated:13th September, 2007
Specs & Features
Dimensions
104 x 44 x 17 mm
Nokia 1112 Price: Rs2350/-Accessories:Head sets, Chargers, BatteriesLast Updated:13th September, 2007
Specs & Features
Messaging
SMS, EMS
Ringtones
Polyphonic (20 channels), with MP3 grade tones
Display
Monochrome graphic
Whats New?
Keep in touch with your loved ones with the Nokia 1112. Experience how life\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s simple pleasures are made easier...
Dimension
104 x 44 x 17 mm
Weight
80 g
Battery
Talk time Up to 5 h, Stand-by Up to 380 h
Memory
4 MB shared memory
Display
96 x 68 pixels
Weight
80 g
Display Size
96 x 68 pixels
Ringtones
Polyphonic (20 channels), with MP3 grade tones
Messaging
SMS, Instant Messaging
Battery
Standard battery, Li-Ion 900 mAh (BL-5C)Stand-by: Up to 380 hTalk time: Up to 5 h 20 min

Without cricket, terrorism will grow, says Younis

LAHORE: Younis Khan has appealed to cricket's administrators to save the game in Pakistan, or risk pushing future generations into the clutches of terrorists. The Pakistan captain fears that an extended boycott by touring teams could lead to a dramatic decline in interest and participation in cricket among the nation's youth. That, in turn, could invite corrupting influences to fill the void that might otherwise have been occupied by sport, Younis argued. "Our future as a nation is in our youngsters' hands," Younis told a cricket web site. "Sport helps to make good human beings. If the sport is not there, the children can do silly things. We have to be very careful about that. Nobody wants to see children going down a bad path and finding themselves involved with bombs and things like that. We all must do something to stop that happening. "Maybe in the future we will be alone as a cricketing nation and that would be very sad, especially for the youngsters. When I was a boy, I loved watching Imran Khan, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram playing against great teams from overseas. It is because of them - seeing them play - that I also played the game. But what if no one comes to Pakistan? How will the youngsters know about the game? What will they do? "I appeal for all the bosses and the ICC not let cricket die here. They must think about all the factors, including what will become of the youngsters of Pakistan. It would be very easy right now for the ICC and the bosses to say there will be no cricket in Pakistan. But the future will not be good if cricket is taken away from my country."

Pakistan team’s tour of Bangladesh cancelled

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket board has cancelled the Pakistan team’s tour.According to the BCB, Pakistan cricket team’s tour, scheduled to be started from March 7, has been cancelled.This may be recalled that the Pakistan cricket team had to leave for Bangladesh on Saturday for playing a series of five One-day Internationals and two Twenty20 matches.The first Twenty20 match was to be played on March 10.The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the ca .... Full Story

'Aman-2009 takes Pakistan into naval diplomacy era’

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy’s multinational Naval Peace Exercise "Aman 09" began here on Thursday.According to Pakistan Navy spokesman, formal inauguration of “Aman 09” will take place at Karachi Dockyard today.The navies of 38 countries of the region and the world are participating in these exercises. Out of these 38 countries, the naval forces of 11 countries are going to actively participate in the exercises with their battleships, maritime aircraf .... Full Story

Zardari consulted me on Taseer’s appointment: Musharraf

LAHORE: Former President Pervez Musharraf has said the country is facing many challenges and conspiracies are being hatched against it. He said President Asif Ali Zardari appointed Salmaan Taseer as Governor Punjab in consultation with him.Talking to journalists after condoling death of Pakistan Muslim League-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s mother here on Thursday, Musharraf said Pakistan is facing serious challenges, however, he h

Creating a community of learners

The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is an after-school community-based technology learning program that enables youth in underserved communities to acquire tools necessary for personal and professional success. A Computer Clubhouse is more than just a safe environment for youth; it is also a creative place where a "community of learners"—young people working with adult mentors and staff—use technology as a tool for learning and creative expression. The supportive learning environment within the Computer Clubhouses enables young people to build skills as well as self confidence.The philosophy of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is "beyond access," a place where young people use professional hardware and software to create computer-based projects inspired by their own ideas. The Computer Clubhouse Network operates as a program of the Boston Museum of Science in cooperation with the MIT Media Lab.

Central Bank sells Rs10 billion of T-bills

KARACHI: Pakistan's Central Bank sold 10 billion rupees ($125 million) of Treasury bills on Saturday under five-day repo contracts at 9.00 percent to mop up funds from the money market.

Test matches should be result-oriented: Younis Khan

LAHORE: The second and the final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be beginning tomorrow at the Gaddafi Stadium.Pakistan team captain Younis Khan said that he has focused all his attention towards keeping the team united rather than winning the match.In a press conference here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, Younis Khan said that this wicket is looking better than the wicket at the National Stadium Karachi.He said that he feels if the matches would be result-oriented then spectators would come to the stadium.Younis said that one change is expected in the Pakistan team for the Lahore Test.The Pakistan team captain said that the cricketers had made a silent protest on their central contract but he is grateful to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for hearing his voice.He said that the PCB suffered most by the Indian Cricket League (ICL).Younis said that he understands that there should be a players’ association.Meanwhile, captain of the Sri Lankan team Mahela Jayawardene said that though he is not a wicket expert but he feels that the wicket at the Gaddafi Stadium would be helpful to fast bowlers.Jayawardene said that the second Test would be of much importance for his team.

PML-N to call a nationwide strike on March 6

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) has decided to call a nationwide strike on March 6. According to sources, an important meeting of PML (N) parliamentarians was held at Raiwind on Saturday which was chaired by party Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif. The participants decided to stage a countrywide strike on March 6 against the Supreme Court verdict in Sharif brothers’ case. Meanwhile, protests continued for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday over disqualification of Sharif brothers and imposition of Governor-rule in Punjab. PML (N) workers staged strike camps at various places in the city including Shahdara Chowk, G. T. Road and Liberty Chowk.

Nation not to accept undemocratic decisions: Nawaz Sharif

SHEIKHUPURA: Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said the people would not accept the Supreme Court ruling. He said no undemocratic action would be tolerated and the mandate of the people should be respected.Addressing a huge public rally here on Thursday, Nawaz said Pakistan is passing through hard times because of verdicts of the PCO judiciary. He said President Asif Ali Zardari had deceived the nation and did not honour his commitments.

Pakistan declares first innings at 765 for six wickets

KARACHI: Pakistan declared their first innings on 765 for six in reply to Sri Lanka's 644 for seven one hour after lunch on the final day of the first test against Sri Lanka in Karachi on Wednesday.Pakistan has secured a lead of 121 runs. Sri Lanka was 54-3 in its second innings at tea on the fifth and final day of the first test.The host captain Younis Khan after brilliantly scoring triple ton finally lost concentration at 313 and went back to the pavilion.Khan today came to the field having an eye on Brian Lara’s record and was seen chasing the highest ever score of 400 runs, but sadly he couldn’t achieve the target, as he was bowled out by Sri Lankan bowler Fernando at 313, when his team’s score was at 596.

I committed no crime playing ICC: Yousuf

KARACHI: Pakistan star cricketer Mohammad Yousuf said that he wants to play cricket for Pakistan and he is the need of the national team but he is not being given any chance.He said that he has left the matter to the nation and if he did any wrong he apologizes to the nation for that.Addressing the media at the Karachi Press Club here on Saturday, Mohammad Yousuf said that he is not going to any court for justice as the people of the country are his judges.He said that he is a cricketer and this is not his job to making rounds of the courts and if he does that then how can he play cricket.He said that he did not commit any crime by playing the Indian Cricket League (ICL).Yousuf appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari to look into his matter and hopes that he would make a positive decision regarding his inclusion in the national team.The “running machine” said that he is the second best batsman in the world according to the latest ICC Test ranking and on the ninth position in the ODI rankings.He asked that when no ban has been imposed on the ICL players in India then why the ICL’s Pakistani players have been banned here.

Pak-SL-BD triangular series cancelled

KARACHI: The triangular series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh scheduled for April this year in Dubai has been cancelled.Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief operating officer Saleem Altaf told Geo News that Sri Lanka team is not available in April for the series and thus the event has been cancelled. He further said that the Pakistan cricket team would tour Australia in the beginning of the next year to play a series of Test matches and One-day Internationals against the hosts.

Rustam-e-Pakistan dangal to be held on Feb 15

LAHORE: The final of Rustam-e-Pakistan Dangal, Pakistan’s traditional style of wrestling, will be held at the Punjab Stadium here on February 15. The entry will be free for spectators at the Dangal where national champion Bashir Bhola Bhala will face Hamid Ali Khan for the title as the winner of the Dangal will become the Rustam-e-Pakistan.The competitions of this local (desi) wrestling have again been started in Lahore after a long time. It would help in boosting the standard of traditional wrestling. Besides the participating wrestlers, spectators are also taking much interest and eagerly awaiting for these contests.

Younis positive for test series versus Sri Lanka

KARACHI: Newly installed Pakistan skipper Younis Khan is looking upbeat for the two test match series against Sri Lanka starting here from February 21. “We are well equipped and prepared to perform under all kinds of conditions,” he told media on Friday. “We need the backing of the nation and the media and we are capable of delivering for the country,” he added. “We are capable of adjusting on all kinds of surfaces and not bothered by preparations of the tracks for the series,” he pointed out. However, he said our curators should not be misled by nature of pitches themselves like in the test series against South Africa two years ago.

Hillary Clinton warns, woos North Korea

WASHINGTON: North Korea's nuclear program is "the most acute challenge to stability in northeast Asia," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.Clinton said in a 45-minute address to the New York-based Asia Society, the Obama administration is prepared to seek a permanent, stable peace with Pyongyang as long as its government pursues disarmament and does not engage in aggression against neighboring South Korea."If North Korea is genuinely prepared to completely and verifiably eliminate their nuclear weapons program, the Obama administration will be willing to normalize bilateral relations, replace the peninsula's long-standing armistice agreements with a permanent peace treaty and assist in meeting the energy and other economic needs of the North Korean people," she said.The United States wants to move forward with the six-party talks, working with China, South Korea, Japan, Russia and North Korea to address North Korea's nuclear program, she said. However, keeping in line with the Obama administration's approach of "engaging" its enemies, Clinton said the United States would consider bilateral contacts with Pyongyang.Despite the olive branch, Clinton warned Pyongyang "to avoid any provocative action or unhelpful rhetoric toward South Korea."

Fire damage two shops, flat in Karachi

KARACHI: Two shops and a flat were devastated by fierce fire in three separate incidents in Karachi on Thursday, fire-fighting sources said.According to details, fire erupted in Liaquatabad super market that burnt two gift items’ shops but was brought under control soon by fire brigade crew.Other two incidents occurred in Hijrat Colony and Ranchor Line areas where a clinic and a room of a house burnt to ashes but no casualty was reported, sources added.

Ban on ICL players causes loss to cricket: Abdul Razzaq

SHEIKHUPURA: Test cricketer Abdul Razzaq said here on Friday that graph of national cricket team fell due to imposing ban on players, participating in the Indian Cricket League (ICL).He said that he is happy on getting the permission for playing domestic cricket and would soon be returning to Test cricket.All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is taking part in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match for the ADBP against Pakistan Customs at the Sheikhupura Stadium after he was allowed to play domestic cricket.Talking with Shaikh Suhail Ahad of Geo News here at the stadium, Abdul Razzaq said that the imposing ban on ICL players was former chairman PBC Nasim Ashraf’s own decision and it should have been ended after his exit. He said that all players, trapped by the ban, now want to play for Pakistan and if there are better players they must be given a chance.

53 million more people get into the grip of poverty: WB

DUBAI: World Bank has said that the surging global recession has pushed further 53 million people below the poverty line in developing countries and feared that 20 to 40 million more children would die in utter poverty.WB released projections for the current year said that 130 to 150.5 million people would fall below the poverty line due to hiking prices of food items and fuels. Besides, in the wake of slowdown and low growth rate 46 million people would be compelled to live on $1.25 per day, while 53 million people on $2 per day. The Bank expressed the fear that if the global recession persists, the 20 to 40 million children would embrace death due to poverty.