China will give swine flu vaccinations to thousands of Muslims to make the annual pilgrimage to Arabia, state media said, as authorities reported the mainland's third death from the illness.Concerns over the hajj, which attracts about 3 million Muslims every year to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, have led several countries to impose travel bans over fears the mass gathering could speed the spread of swine flu. Arab health ministers in July banned children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses from attending this year.
All of China's 12,700 Muslims making the pilgrimage this year will be inoculated against swine flu, the official Xinhua News Agency said, citing an earlier announcement by the China Islamic Association.
China has acted aggressively to detect and contain swine flu cases after being accused of failing to move quickly enough to stop the 2003 outbreak of SARS. Despite earlier measures such as strict quarantines, authorities say the swine flu virus is spreading from cities into the countryside.
A patient died from swine flu on Sunday in the far western region of Xinjiang, the Health Ministry said Monday in a regular update, without providing details. The previous two deaths also occurred in the west, in Qinghai province and Tibet.
The ministry said a total of 35,664 swine flu cases had been reported on the mainland by Monday, with 2,600 new cases since Friday. It said it was training health workers to respond to the surge in swine flu cases in autumn and the coming winter.
The government has licensed eight manufacturers in China to produce swine flu vaccines. Health authorities say they are expected to produce enough to inoculate 5 percent of China's population of 1.3 billion by the end of the year. Priority groups include students, health workers and people suffering chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
In northwestern Ningxia, home to China's largest community of the Hui Muslim minority group, more than 2,000 Muslim pilgrims were vaccinated against swine flu, Xinhua said.
Each paid 5 yuan ($0.73) to cover "equipment cost," the report said, citing Ma Shouyu, head of religious affairs of Haiyuan, a county in southern Ningxia.
The pilgrims were scheduled to depart on chartered flights from Saturday to Nov. 12 for Mecca, the report said.
The hajj is a duty for all able-bodied Muslims in their lifetime, and many Muslims save up their whole lives to make the journey.
No guarantees on Senate health bill's public plan
The focus of the health overhaul debate now shifts to whether Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid can persuade a handful of moderate senators to get behind his new proposal for a government-sponsored insurance plan.
That's no sure bet. Even Reid, D-Nev., didn't claim to have the 60 votes needed to pass his proposal when he ended weeks of speculation by announcing that the Senate version of sweeping health care legislation would include a provision for the government to sell health insurance in competition with private insurers.
The issue has been the biggest flash point in the health care debate, and government-sponsored insurance had been seen as unlikely to be included in Senate legislation because of opposition from moderates. The House's health care bill, expected to be released as early as this week, is certain to contain a strong provision for a so-called public insurance option, though details aren't final.
"I think it's the fairest way to go," Reid told reporters Monday.
"We have 60 people in the caucus," he said. "We all hug together and see where we come out."
Individual states would have the choice of opting out of the government plan under Reid's proposal. It still amounted to a victory for liberal lawmakers who have pushed for a public insurance option they contend would create needed competition for private industry and provide affordable choices to consumers.
The reaction from moderate Democrats — they fear a public plan could drive insurers out of business and take over the marketplace — ranged from muted to skeptical. The one Republican who has so far lent her support to Democratic health overhaul proposals, Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine, said she was "deeply disappointed" by Reid's decision.
Snowe had supported allowing government insurance in individual states only if the private market wasn't providing sufficient choice and competition. But Reid said he wasn't sending that "trigger" option to the Congressional Budget Office for evaluation, as he did Monday with the opt-out proposal.
"We hope that Olympia will come back. She's worked hard. She's a very good legislator. I'm disappointed that the one issue, the public option, has been something that's frightened her," Reid said.
If Snowe doesn't come back, the fate of Reid's public option could rest in the hands of a few key moderate Democrats including Sens. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.
Landrieu said in a statement that she's still "very skeptical" about a government plan run from Washington but would keep working with Reid to find a "principled compromise."
Nelson "is not committing how we will vote regarding any proposal Sen. Reid is advancing," said spokesman Jake Thompson.
Lincoln, who's up for re-election in 2010, said through a spokesman she intends to study the details and decide how to vote based on the impact on her home state.
The White House released a statement saying Obama was "pleased that the Senate has decided to include a public option for health coverage, in this case with an allowance for states to opt out."
Obama has long voiced support for such a plan but has also signaled it was not a requirement for a health care bill he would sign. He has also said he would like bipartisan support for the legislation — and Snowe appeared to be his best hope for that.
Changes on the public option — and numerous other provisions in the measure — are possible during a debate expected to last for weeks. If Reid's public option proposal is knocked out during the amendment process, liberals will at least have had their shot, possibly answering pressure from Democratic base voters.
The insurance industry was sharply critical of Reid's announcement.
"A new government-run plan would underpay doctors and hospitals rather than driving real reforms that bring down costs and improve quality," said Karen Ignagni, head of America's Health Insurance Plans.
Both the House and Senate are struggling to complete work by year's end on legislation extending coverage to millions who lack it, banning insurance industry practices such as denying coverage because of pre-existing medical conditions, and slowing the rise in medical costs nationally.
Officials said Reid had prepared several variations of key provisions so he could make adjustments in his bill at the last minute and still make sure he was within Obama's target of a $900 billion price tag over a decade.
Differences in bills passed by the House and Senate would have to be reconciled before any legislation reaches Obama's desk.
Associated Press writers David Espo and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar contributed to this report.
That's no sure bet. Even Reid, D-Nev., didn't claim to have the 60 votes needed to pass his proposal when he ended weeks of speculation by announcing that the Senate version of sweeping health care legislation would include a provision for the government to sell health insurance in competition with private insurers.
The issue has been the biggest flash point in the health care debate, and government-sponsored insurance had been seen as unlikely to be included in Senate legislation because of opposition from moderates. The House's health care bill, expected to be released as early as this week, is certain to contain a strong provision for a so-called public insurance option, though details aren't final.
"I think it's the fairest way to go," Reid told reporters Monday.
"We have 60 people in the caucus," he said. "We all hug together and see where we come out."
Individual states would have the choice of opting out of the government plan under Reid's proposal. It still amounted to a victory for liberal lawmakers who have pushed for a public insurance option they contend would create needed competition for private industry and provide affordable choices to consumers.
The reaction from moderate Democrats — they fear a public plan could drive insurers out of business and take over the marketplace — ranged from muted to skeptical. The one Republican who has so far lent her support to Democratic health overhaul proposals, Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine, said she was "deeply disappointed" by Reid's decision.
Snowe had supported allowing government insurance in individual states only if the private market wasn't providing sufficient choice and competition. But Reid said he wasn't sending that "trigger" option to the Congressional Budget Office for evaluation, as he did Monday with the opt-out proposal.
"We hope that Olympia will come back. She's worked hard. She's a very good legislator. I'm disappointed that the one issue, the public option, has been something that's frightened her," Reid said.
If Snowe doesn't come back, the fate of Reid's public option could rest in the hands of a few key moderate Democrats including Sens. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas and Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.
Landrieu said in a statement that she's still "very skeptical" about a government plan run from Washington but would keep working with Reid to find a "principled compromise."
Nelson "is not committing how we will vote regarding any proposal Sen. Reid is advancing," said spokesman Jake Thompson.
Lincoln, who's up for re-election in 2010, said through a spokesman she intends to study the details and decide how to vote based on the impact on her home state.
The White House released a statement saying Obama was "pleased that the Senate has decided to include a public option for health coverage, in this case with an allowance for states to opt out."
Obama has long voiced support for such a plan but has also signaled it was not a requirement for a health care bill he would sign. He has also said he would like bipartisan support for the legislation — and Snowe appeared to be his best hope for that.
Changes on the public option — and numerous other provisions in the measure — are possible during a debate expected to last for weeks. If Reid's public option proposal is knocked out during the amendment process, liberals will at least have had their shot, possibly answering pressure from Democratic base voters.
The insurance industry was sharply critical of Reid's announcement.
"A new government-run plan would underpay doctors and hospitals rather than driving real reforms that bring down costs and improve quality," said Karen Ignagni, head of America's Health Insurance Plans.
Both the House and Senate are struggling to complete work by year's end on legislation extending coverage to millions who lack it, banning insurance industry practices such as denying coverage because of pre-existing medical conditions, and slowing the rise in medical costs nationally.
Officials said Reid had prepared several variations of key provisions so he could make adjustments in his bill at the last minute and still make sure he was within Obama's target of a $900 billion price tag over a decade.
Differences in bills passed by the House and Senate would have to be reconciled before any legislation reaches Obama's desk.
Associated Press writers David Espo and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar contributed to this report.
Heart Failure Treatment Underused
A recommended treatment for heart failure is underused in U.S. hospitals, a new study finds.
The use of aldosterone antagonist therapy in patients with heart failure is designated as "useful and recommended" in chronic heart failure guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), but this study found that less than one-third of patients hospitalized for heart failure receive the treatment.
Researchers analyzed data on 43,625 patients admitted with heart failure and discharged home from 241 hospitals participating in a hospital recognition program called Get With The Guidelines -- HF between 2005 and 2007.
The study found that 12,565 patients (28.8 percent) from 201 hospitals met ACC/AHA heart failure management guidelines criteria, and 4,087 eligible patients received an aldosterone antagonist when they were discharged from hospital. Overall, treatment increased from 28 percent to 34 percent during the study period, but there was wide variation in aldosterone antagonist use among hospitals -- ranging from 0 percent to 90.6 percent.
"Aldosterone antagonist use in eligible patients was associated with younger age, African-American race/ethnicity, lower systolic blood pressure, history of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator use, depression, alcohol use and pacemaker implantation, and with having no history of renal insufficiency," wrote Nancy M. Albert of the Cleveland Clinic and colleagues.
"These data confirm that in the context of a hospital-based performance improvement program, aldosterone antagonist therapy can be used according to guidelines with little inappropriate use. Given the substantial morbidity and mortality risk faced by patients hospitalized with HF and the established efficacy of aldosterone antagonist prescription in HF, a stronger uptake of aldosterone antagonist therapy indicated by evidence-based guidelines may be warranted," the researchers concluded.
The study was published in the Oct. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The use of aldosterone antagonist therapy in patients with heart failure is designated as "useful and recommended" in chronic heart failure guidelines established by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA), but this study found that less than one-third of patients hospitalized for heart failure receive the treatment.
Researchers analyzed data on 43,625 patients admitted with heart failure and discharged home from 241 hospitals participating in a hospital recognition program called Get With The Guidelines -- HF between 2005 and 2007.
The study found that 12,565 patients (28.8 percent) from 201 hospitals met ACC/AHA heart failure management guidelines criteria, and 4,087 eligible patients received an aldosterone antagonist when they were discharged from hospital. Overall, treatment increased from 28 percent to 34 percent during the study period, but there was wide variation in aldosterone antagonist use among hospitals -- ranging from 0 percent to 90.6 percent.
"Aldosterone antagonist use in eligible patients was associated with younger age, African-American race/ethnicity, lower systolic blood pressure, history of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator use, depression, alcohol use and pacemaker implantation, and with having no history of renal insufficiency," wrote Nancy M. Albert of the Cleveland Clinic and colleagues.
"These data confirm that in the context of a hospital-based performance improvement program, aldosterone antagonist therapy can be used according to guidelines with little inappropriate use. Given the substantial morbidity and mortality risk faced by patients hospitalized with HF and the established efficacy of aldosterone antagonist prescription in HF, a stronger uptake of aldosterone antagonist therapy indicated by evidence-based guidelines may be warranted," the researchers concluded.
The study was published in the Oct. 21 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Pakistan, Turkey vow to jointly combat terrorism, upgrade strategic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey on Sunday vowed to jointly combat the “menace” of terrorism and have an “intensified cooperation” on political, diplomatic, security and military fields.Addressing a joint press conference after an exclusive and delegation level talks here at the PM House, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan said they had an “excellent” interaction.“Our discussions were marked by unanimity of views on all issues of mutual interests and concerns,” Gilani said.
“The two countries have also decided to comprehensively upgrade our strategic partnership and intensify political and economic cooperation,” he told the Pakistani and the Turkish media.
The Turkish prime minister is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan aimed at further strengthening relationship between the two countries.
Pakistan and Turkey also signed a Joint Declaration reiterating resolve to bolster relations in areas of economy, trade, investment, agriculture, industry, culture, education, defence and people-to-people contacts.
The prime minister announced setting up of a “High level cooperation council”, to be co-chaired by the two prime ministers “to oversee and steer the unique partnership to even greater heights” between the two countries.
The council to meet at least once a year will also invite ministers of energy, trade, investments and security to participate in the deliberations.
The Turkish prime minister noted that Pakistan was “passing through a rough patch” and hope it will be able to overcome its problems, while assuring Turkey’s full cooperation in all areas.
Responding to a question about infiltrations from the Afghan side and Turkey’s role, being a member of NATO, the Turkish prime minister said his country will assume the command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan on November 1.
Prime Minister Erdogan termed it a “disturbing issue” and said Turkey will be in a better position. He said he will personally talk to the Secretary General of NATO and try to address these concerns.
He said in the talks the two sides also discussed joint ventures in military, besides expressing a commitment to create a platform to jointly combat terrorism.
“It is the biggest mistake to kill a person on the name of religion,” Erdogan said and pointed that terrorism recognizes no boundaries or religions. Urging flexibility and tolerance he said “No matter what ideology one has, he should try to come up to some middle ground.”
Under the “intensified cooperation” the two countries will take measures to “broaden an deepen” security cooperation and greater interaction between their intelligence agencies against terrorism, illicit arms trafficking, and such organizations.
The two countries also decided to re-energize trade relations by greater involvement of their private sectors.
“We have agreed to launch a Chief Executive Officers Forum,” Gilani said and announced that from now on the forum will be held on the sidelines of leadership level visits.
“We are confident that the Forum will help unleash potential of private sector entrepreneurship,” he added.
The CEO forum aims at enhancing cooperation in road and rail transportation, initiating negotiations on a maritime agreement”, encouraging private sectors for investment initiatives, strengthening links between the banks and partnerships on energy sectors.
Prime Minister Erdogan who is also heading a 80 member delegation of Turkish Chief Executive Officers to enable them interact with the Pakistani counterparts, said the trade volume between the two countries was very insignificant at only 741 million dollars.
He said there were many commodities the two can exchange besides cooperating in the construction sector, infrastructure development, housing, agriculture and several other areas.
“We have put forward an objective to raise it to US 2 billion dollars a year, but this too is not significant,” he said and added that the establishment of the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) will provide services to boost trade.
Gilani when asked about relations with Afghanistan said Pakistan wants good brotherly relations and appreciated the role of Turkey to facilitate relations through the tripartite arrangement.
To a question by the Turkish media about future of democracy in Pakistan said “there is no threat to democracy” and added that all state institutions including the parliament, the judiciary and the media were working in the right direction.
He said in his discussions on Afghanistan the two countries focused on peace and stability as well as further coordinated efforts to promote trans-regional cooperation and joint projects.
He said Pakistan was appreciative of Turkey’s constructive role in Afghanistan.
“We look forward to our continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region.”
The Prime Minister said Pakistan greatly values its strategic partnership with Turkey which is rooted in shared interests, common concerns and perceptions on regional and global issues.
Prime Minister Erdogan who is also heading a 80 member delegation of Turkish Chief Executive Officers to enable them interact with the Pakistani counterparts, said the trade volume between the two countries was very insignificant at only 741 million dollars.
He said there were many commodities the two can exchange besides cooperating in the construction sector, infrastructure development, housing, agriculture and several other areas.
“We have put forward an objective to raise it to US 2 billion dollars a year, but this too is not significant,” he said and added that the establishment of the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) will provide services to boost trade.
Gilani when asked about relations with Afghanistan said Pakistan wants good brotherly relations and appreciated the role of Turkey to facilitate relations through the tripartite arrangement.
To a question by the Turkish media about future of democracy in Pakistan said “there is no threat to democracy” and added that all state institutions including the parliament, the judiciary and the media were working in the right direction.
He said in his discussions on Afghanistan the two countries focused on peace and stability as well as further coordinated efforts to promote trans-regional cooperation and joint projects.
He said Pakistan was appreciative of Turkey’s constructive role in Afghanistan.
“We look forward to our continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region.”
The Prime Minister said Pakistan greatly values its strategic partnership with Turkey which is rooted in shared interests, common concerns and perceptions on regional and global issues.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi later talking to reporters said he will take up the reported removal of NATO and US checkposts from the Afghan side of the border, along the Waziristan agency, the Secretry Hillary Clinton.
He however said that he has yet to verify the news reports in this regard. He said if verified, he would take up the issue with Secretary Clinton when she visits Pakistan early next week.
Qureshi said Pakistan also discussed the issue of Common Asia strategy with Turkey and added that the two countries will continue to cooperate at multilateral forums.
About his meeting with the Iranian Interior minister he said Pakistan condemned the tragic incident and assured all cooperation. He said Pakistan has already handed over the brother of Abdulmalik Riggi. He said Pakistan has very good ties with Iran and wants to further improve these.
“The two countries have also decided to comprehensively upgrade our strategic partnership and intensify political and economic cooperation,” he told the Pakistani and the Turkish media.
The Turkish prime minister is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan aimed at further strengthening relationship between the two countries.
Pakistan and Turkey also signed a Joint Declaration reiterating resolve to bolster relations in areas of economy, trade, investment, agriculture, industry, culture, education, defence and people-to-people contacts.
The prime minister announced setting up of a “High level cooperation council”, to be co-chaired by the two prime ministers “to oversee and steer the unique partnership to even greater heights” between the two countries.
The council to meet at least once a year will also invite ministers of energy, trade, investments and security to participate in the deliberations.
The Turkish prime minister noted that Pakistan was “passing through a rough patch” and hope it will be able to overcome its problems, while assuring Turkey’s full cooperation in all areas.
Responding to a question about infiltrations from the Afghan side and Turkey’s role, being a member of NATO, the Turkish prime minister said his country will assume the command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan on November 1.
Prime Minister Erdogan termed it a “disturbing issue” and said Turkey will be in a better position. He said he will personally talk to the Secretary General of NATO and try to address these concerns.
He said in the talks the two sides also discussed joint ventures in military, besides expressing a commitment to create a platform to jointly combat terrorism.
“It is the biggest mistake to kill a person on the name of religion,” Erdogan said and pointed that terrorism recognizes no boundaries or religions. Urging flexibility and tolerance he said “No matter what ideology one has, he should try to come up to some middle ground.”
Under the “intensified cooperation” the two countries will take measures to “broaden an deepen” security cooperation and greater interaction between their intelligence agencies against terrorism, illicit arms trafficking, and such organizations.
The two countries also decided to re-energize trade relations by greater involvement of their private sectors.
“We have agreed to launch a Chief Executive Officers Forum,” Gilani said and announced that from now on the forum will be held on the sidelines of leadership level visits.
“We are confident that the Forum will help unleash potential of private sector entrepreneurship,” he added.
The CEO forum aims at enhancing cooperation in road and rail transportation, initiating negotiations on a maritime agreement”, encouraging private sectors for investment initiatives, strengthening links between the banks and partnerships on energy sectors.
Prime Minister Erdogan who is also heading a 80 member delegation of Turkish Chief Executive Officers to enable them interact with the Pakistani counterparts, said the trade volume between the two countries was very insignificant at only 741 million dollars.
He said there were many commodities the two can exchange besides cooperating in the construction sector, infrastructure development, housing, agriculture and several other areas.
“We have put forward an objective to raise it to US 2 billion dollars a year, but this too is not significant,” he said and added that the establishment of the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) will provide services to boost trade.
Gilani when asked about relations with Afghanistan said Pakistan wants good brotherly relations and appreciated the role of Turkey to facilitate relations through the tripartite arrangement.
To a question by the Turkish media about future of democracy in Pakistan said “there is no threat to democracy” and added that all state institutions including the parliament, the judiciary and the media were working in the right direction.
He said in his discussions on Afghanistan the two countries focused on peace and stability as well as further coordinated efforts to promote trans-regional cooperation and joint projects.
He said Pakistan was appreciative of Turkey’s constructive role in Afghanistan.
“We look forward to our continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region.”
The Prime Minister said Pakistan greatly values its strategic partnership with Turkey which is rooted in shared interests, common concerns and perceptions on regional and global issues.
Prime Minister Erdogan who is also heading a 80 member delegation of Turkish Chief Executive Officers to enable them interact with the Pakistani counterparts, said the trade volume between the two countries was very insignificant at only 741 million dollars.
He said there were many commodities the two can exchange besides cooperating in the construction sector, infrastructure development, housing, agriculture and several other areas.
“We have put forward an objective to raise it to US 2 billion dollars a year, but this too is not significant,” he said and added that the establishment of the Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) will provide services to boost trade.
Gilani when asked about relations with Afghanistan said Pakistan wants good brotherly relations and appreciated the role of Turkey to facilitate relations through the tripartite arrangement.
To a question by the Turkish media about future of democracy in Pakistan said “there is no threat to democracy” and added that all state institutions including the parliament, the judiciary and the media were working in the right direction.
He said in his discussions on Afghanistan the two countries focused on peace and stability as well as further coordinated efforts to promote trans-regional cooperation and joint projects.
He said Pakistan was appreciative of Turkey’s constructive role in Afghanistan.
“We look forward to our continued engagement for ensuring prosperity and development in the region.”
The Prime Minister said Pakistan greatly values its strategic partnership with Turkey which is rooted in shared interests, common concerns and perceptions on regional and global issues.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi later talking to reporters said he will take up the reported removal of NATO and US checkposts from the Afghan side of the border, along the Waziristan agency, the Secretry Hillary Clinton.
He however said that he has yet to verify the news reports in this regard. He said if verified, he would take up the issue with Secretary Clinton when she visits Pakistan early next week.
Qureshi said Pakistan also discussed the issue of Common Asia strategy with Turkey and added that the two countries will continue to cooperate at multilateral forums.
About his meeting with the Iranian Interior minister he said Pakistan condemned the tragic incident and assured all cooperation. He said Pakistan has already handed over the brother of Abdulmalik Riggi. He said Pakistan has very good ties with Iran and wants to further improve these.
Enemies of Iran, Pakistan did not want relations to flourish:Zardari
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said that those involved in the heinous terrorist attack in Sistan Province of Iran were the enemies of both the countries who did not want relations between them to flourish.He said that such incidents should not be allowed to cast their shadow on the friendly relations existing between Pakistan and Iran.The President said this while talking to Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Muhammad Najjar and his delegation who called on him at the Presidency Sunday afternoon.
Those who attended the meeting included Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Secretary General to the President M. Salman Faruqui, Secretary Foreign affairs, Secretary Interior and senior officials. The Iranian ambassador in Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri and members of the Iranian minister’s delegation were also present.
The President said that the whole region is facing the common enemy of militancy. He urged for a joint strategy and mutual cooperation to curb violent extremism.
The President while offering condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Iran for the loss of precious lives in the Sistan attack said that Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation to help track down and punish the terrorists behind the Sistan attack which is a crime against humanity.
The President stressed for more coordinated intelligence cooperation between the two sides to forestall the efforts of those elements that seek to create misgivings between the two countries.
He expressed the hope that bilateral cooperative projects between the two countries will continue as before and will not be impacted adversely by the incident.
The President while appreciating Iran’s contribution of US $330 million at the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Forum said that Pakistan highly values its close brotherly ties with Iran.
The Iranian Interior Minister thanked the President for Pakistan’s offer of cooperation to track down the terrorists.
Those who attended the meeting included Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik, Secretary General to the President M. Salman Faruqui, Secretary Foreign affairs, Secretary Interior and senior officials. The Iranian ambassador in Pakistan Mashallah Shakeri and members of the Iranian minister’s delegation were also present.
The President said that the whole region is facing the common enemy of militancy. He urged for a joint strategy and mutual cooperation to curb violent extremism.
The President while offering condolences and sympathies to the government and people of Iran for the loss of precious lives in the Sistan attack said that Pakistan will extend all possible cooperation to help track down and punish the terrorists behind the Sistan attack which is a crime against humanity.
The President stressed for more coordinated intelligence cooperation between the two sides to forestall the efforts of those elements that seek to create misgivings between the two countries.
He expressed the hope that bilateral cooperative projects between the two countries will continue as before and will not be impacted adversely by the incident.
The President while appreciating Iran’s contribution of US $330 million at the Friends of Democratic Pakistan Forum said that Pakistan highly values its close brotherly ties with Iran.
The Iranian Interior Minister thanked the President for Pakistan’s offer of cooperation to track down the terrorists.
President, PM strongly condemn assassination of Balochistan Minister
ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have strongly condemned the assassination of Balochistan Minister for Education, Shafiq Ahmed. The Provincial Minister for Education, Shafiq Ahmad was shot dead in an attack in Quetta on Sunday. The President and Prime Minister in their separate messages expressed their shock and grief over the killing of Shafiq Ahmad, who belonged to Pakistan Peoples Party. The President and the Prime Minister have also ordered immediate enquiry into the incident and arrest of the culprits.
Balochistan Education minister killed in Quetta
QUETTA Oct 25 (APP) Balochistan Minister for Education Shafique Ahmed Khan was shot dead here near his residence at Toghi Road area Sunday. According to police, the minister was gunned down as he was leaving his residence along with his father in law Hadayat Jaffar in his staff car.
Unidentified assailants were riding a motorcycle and opened fire at the minister’s car with automatic weapons. As a result, he and his father in law sustained several bullet injuries and were rushed to Civil Hospital. Shafique Ahmed Khan, however, succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. The condition of Hadayat Jaffar is stated to be out of danger.
Police and FC parties reached the site soon after the incident and cordoned off to bust the criminals.
Unidentified assailants were riding a motorcycle and opened fire at the minister’s car with automatic weapons. As a result, he and his father in law sustained several bullet injuries and were rushed to Civil Hospital. Shafique Ahmed Khan, however, succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. The condition of Hadayat Jaffar is stated to be out of danger.
Police and FC parties reached the site soon after the incident and cordoned off to bust the criminals.
Australia seeks quick Afghan troop withdrawal
SYDNEY: Australia on Wednesday flagged moves to bring military operations in Afghanistan to a quick end, despite US and NATO calls for more troops to shore up the campaign against a resurgent Taliban militia.
Defence Minister John Faulkner said Australia was studying how to complete the mission in the "shortest time-frame possible". Australia has about 1,550 troops in Afghanistan with no date set for their withdrawal.
"I've certainly asked the Australian Defence Force for any recommendations they have about ensuring we do complete that important role and responsibility both effectively, but in the shortest time-frame possible," he told media.
Faulkner admitted Australia's move would affect the push by General Stanley McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan, for an Iraq-style troop "surge" against the increasingly powerful Taliban militia.
"I've been discussing these issues with the chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, and obviously it's a critically important matter for me," he said.
"I'm not going to talk specifically about the approaches we'll take but I do acknowledge that there will be impacts on the approach that NATO and ISAF partners will be taking as a result of General McChrystal's 60-day assessment."
McChrystal warned last month that the war could be lost within a year without extra resources to fight the resurgent Islamists, who were driven from power by the 2001 US-led invasion.
President Barack Obama is considering boosting US troops by 40,000 to more than 100,000, in the face of growing public opposition in the United States.
Defence Minister John Faulkner said Australia was studying how to complete the mission in the "shortest time-frame possible". Australia has about 1,550 troops in Afghanistan with no date set for their withdrawal.
"I've certainly asked the Australian Defence Force for any recommendations they have about ensuring we do complete that important role and responsibility both effectively, but in the shortest time-frame possible," he told media.
Faulkner admitted Australia's move would affect the push by General Stanley McChrystal, the top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan, for an Iraq-style troop "surge" against the increasingly powerful Taliban militia.
"I've been discussing these issues with the chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, and obviously it's a critically important matter for me," he said.
"I'm not going to talk specifically about the approaches we'll take but I do acknowledge that there will be impacts on the approach that NATO and ISAF partners will be taking as a result of General McChrystal's 60-day assessment."
McChrystal warned last month that the war could be lost within a year without extra resources to fight the resurgent Islamists, who were driven from power by the 2001 US-led invasion.
President Barack Obama is considering boosting US troops by 40,000 to more than 100,000, in the face of growing public opposition in the United States.
Top US court to hear Guantanamo Uighur case
WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear a plea for freedom from Chinese Muslim Uighurs held in Guantanamo Bay despite being cleared of all charges, who argue they should be released in the United States.
The drawn-out case comes after a federal judge last year ordered that the men should be released onto US soil where families from the large Uighur community are willing to host them.
But that decision was overturned on appeal, pushing their lawyers to turn to the Supreme Court in a bid to free the 13 men, who hail from the Uighur Muslim minority in China's remote Xinjiang region.
The men, who have been held on the US military base in Cuba for more than seven years, were among 22 Uighurs living in a self-contained camp in Afghanistan when the US-led invasion of the country began in October 2001.
Amid US administration fears that they face persecution if returned to China, five were freed in 2006 and sent to Albania, and four have been resettled in Bermuda.
Another six have accepted to go to the Pacific island nation of Palau, but are still waiting to be transferred from Guantanamo. But all 13 still remaining in the jail contend they should be released in the United States.
"All counsel involved are very pleased that the court has taken up the case," lawyer George Clarke told media.
The drawn-out case comes after a federal judge last year ordered that the men should be released onto US soil where families from the large Uighur community are willing to host them.
But that decision was overturned on appeal, pushing their lawyers to turn to the Supreme Court in a bid to free the 13 men, who hail from the Uighur Muslim minority in China's remote Xinjiang region.
The men, who have been held on the US military base in Cuba for more than seven years, were among 22 Uighurs living in a self-contained camp in Afghanistan when the US-led invasion of the country began in October 2001.
Amid US administration fears that they face persecution if returned to China, five were freed in 2006 and sent to Albania, and four have been resettled in Bermuda.
Another six have accepted to go to the Pacific island nation of Palau, but are still waiting to be transferred from Guantanamo. But all 13 still remaining in the jail contend they should be released in the United States.
"All counsel involved are very pleased that the court has taken up the case," lawyer George Clarke told media.
Kangaroos arrive India for ODI series
MUMBAI: The 15-member Australian squad led by skipper Ricky Ponting has arrived at the Shivaji Chhatrapati International Airport in Mumbai today in afternoon to play seven ODI matches series against India.
The Mumbai police escorted the Australian squad to their hotel in the Bandra under the tight security cover. Six members of the Australian team are already playing the cash rich and lucrative T20 Champions League and they will join the team after end of tournament on 23rd October.
Australia had thrashed the host England 6-1 in September before successfully defending their Champions Trophy crown in South Africa earlier this month. Australia is currently placed at the top of the ICC ODI rankings followed by the Indian team.
Ponting and Australian coach Tim Nielsen will hold a media conference in Mumbai on Wednesday and the ODI series will kick off with one-day match to be played in the Vadodara on Sunday.
Australian squad for the ODI series includes Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Hussey (vice-captain), Doug Bollinger, Nathan Hauritz, Jon Holland, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine, Peter Siddle, Adam Voges, Shane Watson and Cameron White.
The Mumbai police escorted the Australian squad to their hotel in the Bandra under the tight security cover. Six members of the Australian team are already playing the cash rich and lucrative T20 Champions League and they will join the team after end of tournament on 23rd October.
Australia had thrashed the host England 6-1 in September before successfully defending their Champions Trophy crown in South Africa earlier this month. Australia is currently placed at the top of the ICC ODI rankings followed by the Indian team.
Ponting and Australian coach Tim Nielsen will hold a media conference in Mumbai on Wednesday and the ODI series will kick off with one-day match to be played in the Vadodara on Sunday.
Australian squad for the ODI series includes Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Hussey (vice-captain), Doug Bollinger, Nathan Hauritz, Jon Holland, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Tim Paine, Peter Siddle, Adam Voges, Shane Watson and Cameron White.
Security forces kill 15 terrorists in operation Rah-e-Nijat
source: Geo TV
RAWALPINDI: Fifteen terrorists have been killed during Security forces operation in South Waziristan Agency while 3 security personnel including an officer embraced shahadat and seven were injured during the last 24 hours.
According to ISPR, security forces have made good progress and cleared Khaisura village linking up with Tiarza fort. During the operation eight terrorists have been killed.
Heavily fortified bunkers having 2 meters thick concrete walls have been discovered in the above village.
At present security forces are conducting search and clearance operation in Sherwangi and surrounding areas along with consolidation at Wuzi Sar and Gurgura Sar. During exchange of fire one soldier embraced shahadat and three were injured.
Security forces are engaged in an intense encounter with terrorists hiding on heights surrounding Kotkai.
After securing Tor Ghundai feature east of Kotkai, security forces are in the process of clearing surrounding heights and caves. During exchange of fire one officer and one soldier embraced shahadat and four were injured.
After securing Malik Shahi, security forces are undertaking clearance operation upto Mizo-Wam. During the operation seven terrorists were killed.
Security forces check post has been established at Manzai Kili west of Mandanna.
Security forces are strengthening their positions at area around Spinkai.
During search of houses of Uzbeks, converted into bunkers around Sher Wangi, 105 bottles of Liquor were discovered.
During the operation security forces recovered 27 hand grenades and 4 rockets; 2 ammunition carrying bags; 7 x 12.7 mm Anti Air Craft guns and 2 x 14.5 mm Anti Air Craft guns along with 2007 mortar rounds; 2 x rifles - 7 mm and 4 x rifles – 303 7x RPG-7; 36 x 82 mm mortar rounds; 1 x 75 mm RR; 14 x 107 mm Single Barrel Rocket Launcher; 18 x 60 mm mortar rounds; 22 IEDs.
RAWALPINDI: Fifteen terrorists have been killed during Security forces operation in South Waziristan Agency while 3 security personnel including an officer embraced shahadat and seven were injured during the last 24 hours.
According to ISPR, security forces have made good progress and cleared Khaisura village linking up with Tiarza fort. During the operation eight terrorists have been killed.
Heavily fortified bunkers having 2 meters thick concrete walls have been discovered in the above village.
At present security forces are conducting search and clearance operation in Sherwangi and surrounding areas along with consolidation at Wuzi Sar and Gurgura Sar. During exchange of fire one soldier embraced shahadat and three were injured.
Security forces are engaged in an intense encounter with terrorists hiding on heights surrounding Kotkai.
After securing Tor Ghundai feature east of Kotkai, security forces are in the process of clearing surrounding heights and caves. During exchange of fire one officer and one soldier embraced shahadat and four were injured.
After securing Malik Shahi, security forces are undertaking clearance operation upto Mizo-Wam. During the operation seven terrorists were killed.
Security forces check post has been established at Manzai Kili west of Mandanna.
Security forces are strengthening their positions at area around Spinkai.
During search of houses of Uzbeks, converted into bunkers around Sher Wangi, 105 bottles of Liquor were discovered.
During the operation security forces recovered 27 hand grenades and 4 rockets; 2 ammunition carrying bags; 7 x 12.7 mm Anti Air Craft guns and 2 x 14.5 mm Anti Air Craft guns along with 2007 mortar rounds; 2 x rifles - 7 mm and 4 x rifles – 303 7x RPG-7; 36 x 82 mm mortar rounds; 1 x 75 mm RR; 14 x 107 mm Single Barrel Rocket Launcher; 18 x 60 mm mortar rounds; 22 IEDs.
Hadi TV changes its frequency
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UK Chapter of PPP
LONDON, Oct 19 (APP): The UK Chapter of PPP observed the second anniversary of the Karsaz bombing and paid rich tributes to the party activists who lost their lives in the tragedy two years ago in Karachi on the arrival of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto from abroad. A memorial meeting held Sunday in Bow, East London, under the chairmanship of Khadim Hussein Nasir, In charge, PPP cultural wing, in which Ibrar Mir, the party’s deputy secretary-general, was the chief guest, urged the party leadership to extend financial assistance to the martyred workers.
The meeting noted some of the workers who lost their lives in the tragic bombing have not been compensated.
Speaking on the occasion, Mir said the PPP remains the only party that has popularity across the four provinces of the country. He said the Karsaz incident and subsequent assassination of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto two months later has underscored the sacrifices rendered by the party for the cause of democracy.
Mir said the country was passing through a difficult phase of its history but the PPP under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari was endeavouring to consolidate and strengthen the democracy as it believed that this was the best channel to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan.
He said the challenge of militancy and extremism could be effectively met through unity. He praised Government’s efforts in this regard and was hopeful that the country and its armed forces would emerge successful in drive against terrorism and militancy.
Other party activists including Saeed Mohammad, Taqi Shah, Gul Raza Butt, Chaudhry Nisar, Qaiser Malik also spoke on the occasion and said Mohtarma Benazir had decided to return to the country to play an effective role for the progress and development of democracy.
They noted that her efforts eventually led to the emergence of democracy in the country and the demise of dictatorship. The participants offered “fateha” for the departed soul of Shaheed Mohtarma and those who died in the Karsaz tragedy.
The meeting noted some of the workers who lost their lives in the tragic bombing have not been compensated.
Speaking on the occasion, Mir said the PPP remains the only party that has popularity across the four provinces of the country. He said the Karsaz incident and subsequent assassination of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto two months later has underscored the sacrifices rendered by the party for the cause of democracy.
Mir said the country was passing through a difficult phase of its history but the PPP under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari was endeavouring to consolidate and strengthen the democracy as it believed that this was the best channel to tackle the challenges facing Pakistan.
He said the challenge of militancy and extremism could be effectively met through unity. He praised Government’s efforts in this regard and was hopeful that the country and its armed forces would emerge successful in drive against terrorism and militancy.
Other party activists including Saeed Mohammad, Taqi Shah, Gul Raza Butt, Chaudhry Nisar, Qaiser Malik also spoke on the occasion and said Mohtarma Benazir had decided to return to the country to play an effective role for the progress and development of democracy.
They noted that her efforts eventually led to the emergence of democracy in the country and the demise of dictatorship. The participants offered “fateha” for the departed soul of Shaheed Mohtarma and those who died in the Karsaz tragedy.
Network of Illegal International Gateway Exchange Busted in Karachi
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has seized network of illegal gateway exchange in Karachi, which was causing huge loss to the national exchequer.
PTA and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), National Response Center for Cyber Crimes (NR3C), Karachi launched crack down against network of illegal gateway exchange in Soldier Bazar Karachi and arrested the owner and confiscated system. The raid was conducted based on the information obtained through PTA’s facility which detects grey (illegal) telephone traffic.
PTA and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), National Response Center for Cyber Crimes (NR3C), Karachi launched crack down against network of illegal gateway exchange in Soldier Bazar Karachi and arrested the owner and confiscated system. The raid was conducted based on the information obtained through PTA’s facility which detects grey (illegal) telephone traffic.
Two Networks of Illegal Gateway Exchanges Busted in Lahore
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has seized two networks of illegal gateway exchanges in Lahore, which were causing huge loss to the national exchequer.
PTA and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched crack down against illegal gateway operators in Eden Towers Gulberg and New Garder Town. Two persons were arrested and illegal systems were confiscated from both the places. These raids were conducted based on the information obtained through PTA facility which detects illegal telecom traffic.
Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen appreciated the efforts of PTA and FIA teams. The Chairman has directed PTA Zonal Offices to further expedite joint raids against such illegal activities so that loss to the national exchequer can be prevented.
PTA and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched crack down against illegal gateway operators in Eden Towers Gulberg and New Garder Town. Two persons were arrested and illegal systems were confiscated from both the places. These raids were conducted based on the information obtained through PTA facility which detects illegal telecom traffic.
Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen appreciated the efforts of PTA and FIA teams. The Chairman has directed PTA Zonal Offices to further expedite joint raids against such illegal activities so that loss to the national exchequer can be prevented.
2nd Lahore international children film festival
2nd Lahore international children film festival is being held from 6 – 11 October, 2009 at Ali auditorium Ferozpur road, near Gulaab Devi hospital.
Ali institute of education with its legacy of promoting new teaching methodologies has come up with this festival which will be screening short films, animations and documentary shorts made by and for children from around the world. Entertaining as well as educating, it will be an exciting and novel experience for children.
Outside the auditorium other than the usual eateries, stalls are installed by sponsors like Dawn News with loads of free goodies. You might want to buy DVDs of the documentaries aired by Dawn News; I found them very informative and were a treat to watch.
There is also an art exhibition with paintings, sculptures and ceramics; displaying works of students of Naqsh School of arts which might be of interest to parents accompanying their children. So hurry up and collect you tickets.
For further information: www.lahorechildrenfilm.com
Ali institute of education with its legacy of promoting new teaching methodologies has come up with this festival which will be screening short films, animations and documentary shorts made by and for children from around the world. Entertaining as well as educating, it will be an exciting and novel experience for children.
Outside the auditorium other than the usual eateries, stalls are installed by sponsors like Dawn News with loads of free goodies. You might want to buy DVDs of the documentaries aired by Dawn News; I found them very informative and were a treat to watch.
There is also an art exhibition with paintings, sculptures and ceramics; displaying works of students of Naqsh School of arts which might be of interest to parents accompanying their children. So hurry up and collect you tickets.
For further information: www.lahorechildrenfilm.com
Subh-e-Nau Tennis: Sara Mansoor is the new Clay Court Champion
ISLAMABAD, Oct 17 (APP): Sara Mansoor clinched the Ladies Singles title of Subh-e-Nau National Clay Court Tennis Championship here at PTF Complex on Saturday. Fourth seed player beat third seed Saba Aziz in straight sets.
Davis Cupper Aqeel Khan is all set to get another title victory to his name after winning the semifinal of Men’s Singles. Defending champion defeated Asim Shafique in first semifinal of the day. Asim played well but it was not enough to beat country’s top seed player.
In second semifinal of Men’s Singles, Jalil Khan beat energetic Heera Ashiq after a close encounter. Jalil won first set easily however, Heera gave tough time to experienced player in second set. Jalil won this set by 7-6(9) to join his brother in final.
Heera Ahshiq, however, was able to reach the final of the Boys Junior U-17 after beating Zohair Raza by 2-0. Samir Iftikhar was the other player to compete Heera in final.
In boys Junior’s U-13, Kashan-ul-Haq reached the final after beating Hasnain Manzoor by 5-4 and 5-4. He will face Saad Zafar in final who defeated Imad Amir in second semifinal.
Finals of the tournament will be played on Sunday. Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Mr. Imtiaz Inayat Elahi will distribute prizes among the players.
Results of Day 5
Ladies Singles
(Final)
Sara Mansoor beat Saba Aziz 6-3, 6-2
Men’s Singles
Semifinal
1- Aqeel Khan Asim Shafique 6-2, 6-4
2- Jalil Khan beat Heera Ashiq 6-4, 7-6(9)
Boys Junior U- 17
(Quarterfinals)
1- Samir Iftikhar beat Saadan-ul-Haq 6-1, 6-2
2- Heera Ashiq beat Zohair Raza 6-1, 6-2
Boys Juniors’ U-13
1- Kashan-ul-Haq beat Hasnain Manzoor 5-4, 5-4
2- Saad Zafar beat Imad Amir 4-2, 4-1
Davis Cupper Aqeel Khan is all set to get another title victory to his name after winning the semifinal of Men’s Singles. Defending champion defeated Asim Shafique in first semifinal of the day. Asim played well but it was not enough to beat country’s top seed player.
In second semifinal of Men’s Singles, Jalil Khan beat energetic Heera Ashiq after a close encounter. Jalil won first set easily however, Heera gave tough time to experienced player in second set. Jalil won this set by 7-6(9) to join his brother in final.
Heera Ahshiq, however, was able to reach the final of the Boys Junior U-17 after beating Zohair Raza by 2-0. Samir Iftikhar was the other player to compete Heera in final.
In boys Junior’s U-13, Kashan-ul-Haq reached the final after beating Hasnain Manzoor by 5-4 and 5-4. He will face Saad Zafar in final who defeated Imad Amir in second semifinal.
Finals of the tournament will be played on Sunday. Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Mr. Imtiaz Inayat Elahi will distribute prizes among the players.
Results of Day 5
Ladies Singles
(Final)
Sara Mansoor beat Saba Aziz 6-3, 6-2
Men’s Singles
Semifinal
1- Aqeel Khan Asim Shafique 6-2, 6-4
2- Jalil Khan beat Heera Ashiq 6-4, 7-6(9)
Boys Junior U- 17
(Quarterfinals)
1- Samir Iftikhar beat Saadan-ul-Haq 6-1, 6-2
2- Heera Ashiq beat Zohair Raza 6-1, 6-2
Boys Juniors’ U-13
1- Kashan-ul-Haq beat Hasnain Manzoor 5-4, 5-4
2- Saad Zafar beat Imad Amir 4-2, 4-1
Karsaz tragedy a reminder of central battle against militancy,terrorism
ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari while paying tributes to the martyrs o Karsaz tragedy, said the tragedy served to remind that central battle in Pakistan was against militancy and terrorism which must be won. On the eve of second anniversary of Karsaz tragedy on October 18, President Zardari also the PPP Co Chairman said, “Our thoughts go to the martyrs who laid down their lives and many hundreds more who were maimed and wounded while protecting the life of their leader Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
On October 18, 2007, 179 Jan nisaran i Benazir and fans of democracy were martyred in Karachi when the terrorists struck the convoy welcoming her to the country from almost a decade in exile.
President Zardari said, “They died for democracy and for valiantly fighting the forces of militancy and extremism. They sacrificed their lives so our people could live in freedom, dignity and hope.”
He said, “We salute their courage, devotion and loyalty. They are the strength of the nation indeed they are our national heroes and heroines.”
“By laying down their lives they have inspired and motivated us to strive for worthy goals no matter what the odds,” he said.
“On this day Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto returned to the country to in her own words, ‘bring change to my country by empowering its people and building political institutions,’ he said.
He said, “My message on this day is that let us all strive to bring change and empower the poor people.”
He said the attack on Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was not an attack on an individual. It was an attack on forces of moderation fighting militancy and extremism, he said.
The attack echoed what she had said that the fundamental battle in Pakistan was against fanaticism and extremism and that this battle can be won only under democracy.
“Let us therefore, while honouring the martyrs, rededicate ourselves to fighting militancy and extremism by strengthening democratic institutions,” he said.
He said, “On this day, I wish to reiterate that we will root out militancy and extremism from our land no matter what the price. Let there be no doubt or mistake about it.”
Zardari said, “The government has taken measures to rehabilitate with respect the families of those who laid down their lives to protect Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This is our duty and we will do more to honour the families of heroes of democracy.”
Five things never to tell insurer
When making an insurance claim, what you say can mean the difference between a fast payment check and a nightmarish process. Insurance companies are sensitive to certain words, and using them incorrectly could result in a claim delay or even denial.
Of course, lying to your insurance company or misrepresenting facts is fraud -- and your claim will surely be denied if the insurer finds out. But using the right words to accurately describe your problem is important.
"What you say initially can affect the outcome of your claim," says Allan Sabel of Sabel & Associates, an adjusting firm in Bridgeport, Conn.
Here are common "wrong words" that could slow down or scuttle an otherwise legitimate insurance claim. For insurers, these words often conjure up images of a claim that should be denied.
1. 'Flood'
Homeowners often use the word "flood" inappropriately, and it can trigger an alarm with insurers -- since flood damage is not covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy. To an insurance company, "flood" means water from a nearby lake, stream, river or other body of water. This may seem like a minor distinction, but your insurer has a very narrow definition of flooding.
"Many people believe their house is flooded because it's full of water -- but it's not a flood by the insurance definition," Sabel says.
If your water damage did not come from an overflow of a nearby lake, stream, river or other body of water, don't even say the word "flood," says Sabel.
Of course, lying to your insurance company or misrepresenting facts is fraud -- and your claim will surely be denied if the insurer finds out. But using the right words to accurately describe your problem is important.
"What you say initially can affect the outcome of your claim," says Allan Sabel of Sabel & Associates, an adjusting firm in Bridgeport, Conn.
Here are common "wrong words" that could slow down or scuttle an otherwise legitimate insurance claim. For insurers, these words often conjure up images of a claim that should be denied.
1. 'Flood'
Homeowners often use the word "flood" inappropriately, and it can trigger an alarm with insurers -- since flood damage is not covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy. To an insurance company, "flood" means water from a nearby lake, stream, river or other body of water. This may seem like a minor distinction, but your insurer has a very narrow definition of flooding.
"Many people believe their house is flooded because it's full of water -- but it's not a flood by the insurance definition," Sabel says.
If your water damage did not come from an overflow of a nearby lake, stream, river or other body of water, don't even say the word "flood," says Sabel.
SMS to 668 for verification of SIMs issued to your CNIC
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) organized telecom consumer forum with a theme “Together for Consumer Rights”. Secretary IT & Telecom, Mr. Naguib Ullah Malik was the chief guest while Chairman PTA, Dr. Mohammed Yaseen presided over the Forum. Member (Technical) PTA, Dr. Khawar Siddique Khokhar, renowned poet Mr. Amjad Islam Amjad, representatives of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Cellular Mobile and Fixed Line sectors, telecom consumer groups, academia and the media community also participated in the event. President Pakistan Consumers Association, Kokab Iqbal and representatives of Cellular, Fixed Line and Broadband Services gave presentations during the Forum.
In this event, the Secretary IT formally inaugurated a new service named “SIM Information System – 668” introduced by PTA to enable the mobile subscribers to know the total number of SIMs issued against their respective CNIC number with each mobile operator.
Mr. Naghuib Ullah Malik said that Government is facilitating telecom industry so that it continues to grow. He said that the Government wanted development in the telecom sector which was growing at fast pace during last few years. While talking about “SIM Information System – 668” he appreciated this initiative taken by PTA and said that it is crucial to safeguard our communication systems so that they don’t fall into the wrong hands and for that purpose this new system introduced by PTA will play an effective role.
In this event, the Secretary IT formally inaugurated a new service named “SIM Information System – 668” introduced by PTA to enable the mobile subscribers to know the total number of SIMs issued against their respective CNIC number with each mobile operator.
Mr. Naghuib Ullah Malik said that Government is facilitating telecom industry so that it continues to grow. He said that the Government wanted development in the telecom sector which was growing at fast pace during last few years. While talking about “SIM Information System – 668” he appreciated this initiative taken by PTA and said that it is crucial to safeguard our communication systems so that they don’t fall into the wrong hands and for that purpose this new system introduced by PTA will play an effective role.
Action against Telenor and Mobilink
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) is considering action against Telenor and Mobilink over a reported withdrawal of SMS bundle offers during Eidul Fitr days without prior notice to customers, reported Dawn Newspaper.
“We have taken note of the withdrawal of the SMS bundle,” said paper, while quoting PTA chairman Dr Muhammad Yasin.
“We are probing the matter before we take a decision to initiate a legal action. The authority will protect consumers’ rights.” He said the investigation would soon be finalised.
“We have taken note of the withdrawal of the SMS bundle,” said paper, while quoting PTA chairman Dr Muhammad Yasin.
“We are probing the matter before we take a decision to initiate a legal action. The authority will protect consumers’ rights.” He said the investigation would soon be finalised.
Ali Zafar's income
According to our sources, this was told that Ali Zafar will be paid Rs. 16 Million for one year by Mobilink.
We were not able to take official confirmation on this news. His half payment has been released and remaining half will be given later as per agreement.
It maybe recalled that Ali Zafar moved from Telenor to Mobilink as its new Brand Ambassador.
This is sure that Ali Zafar will bring a good image of Mobilink brand all over the World due to his versatile and stylish personality.
We were not able to take official confirmation on this news. His half payment has been released and remaining half will be given later as per agreement.
It maybe recalled that Ali Zafar moved from Telenor to Mobilink as its new Brand Ambassador.
This is sure that Ali Zafar will bring a good image of Mobilink brand all over the World due to his versatile and stylish personality.
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Telenor-Tameer Bank EasyPaisa
Telenor Pakistan has always been a pioneer in innovative services. For easypaisa, Telenor Pakistan has partnered with Tameer Micro Finance Bank to introduce branchless banking for the first time in Pakistan. The innovative product umbrella of easypaisa will give you complete convenience and empowerment that you have always wanted in life.
easypaisa is not just limited to Telenor subscribers; it’s available for all mobile users. In fact people without mobile phones can equally enjoy our products. So now everyone can use our services from anywhere and anytime.
easypaisa is the easiest way to conduct your financial transactions whether they are related to paying your utility bills, sending/receiving money within Pakistan, receiving money from abroad etc. Currently easypaisa is starting with utility bill payments with many other products to be available soon.
easypaisa’s new products and services will make life more convenient for people all across Pakistan. No longer do people have to travel long distances and wait in long queues at Post Offices or Banks or be constrained by limited working hours. Any person can use easypaisa services by visiting their nearest easypaisa authorized shop, Telenor Franchise, Telenor Sales & Service Center or Tameer Bank branch.
Without going through the hassle of opening a bank account, everyone can enjoy secure branchless banking through easypaisa with instant transactions. easypaisa services have been approved by the State Bank of Pakistan.
easypaisa is not just limited to Telenor subscribers; it’s available for all mobile users. In fact people without mobile phones can equally enjoy our products. So now everyone can use our services from anywhere and anytime.
easypaisa is the easiest way to conduct your financial transactions whether they are related to paying your utility bills, sending/receiving money within Pakistan, receiving money from abroad etc. Currently easypaisa is starting with utility bill payments with many other products to be available soon.
easypaisa’s new products and services will make life more convenient for people all across Pakistan. No longer do people have to travel long distances and wait in long queues at Post Offices or Banks or be constrained by limited working hours. Any person can use easypaisa services by visiting their nearest easypaisa authorized shop, Telenor Franchise, Telenor Sales & Service Center or Tameer Bank branch.
Without going through the hassle of opening a bank account, everyone can enjoy secure branchless banking through easypaisa with instant transactions. easypaisa services have been approved by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Samaa Live Telenor
Pakistan’s favorite prepaid brand Talkshawk sponsored the live concert “Samaa-Talkshawk Live Concert” which was organized at Karachi to spice up the festivities of Samaa TV’s 1st anniversary celebrations. The “Samaa-Talkshawk live concert” was such an engaging family-centric fun activity for Karachites that over 50,000 people participated from all walks of life and enjoyed it. Pakistan’s famous bands e.g. Fuzon, Azal, Raeth, Aaroh, Arnie, Kamran (82 Rocker) and Guru’s Trilogy performed during this heavily visited two day event.
Talkshawk is known as top of the line prepaid service provider that keeps supporting entertainment activities across Pakistan as well. In the same way, the Samaa-Talkshawk Live Concert was so beautifully organized that it became the leading event of the entire festival. Participants termed this event a gift for them and their families by Talkshawk and Samaa because Karachi hosted this kind of event after a long time. The concert continued for two days, presenting a numbers of celebrity appearances and many other entertainment packed activities.
Besides sponsoring the entertainment segment, Talkshawk team established a sales & services center at the festival for servicing the valued Prepaid and Postpaid customers with a wide range of facilities. The Samaa-Talkshawk Live Concert was put live on air on Samaa TV, along with releases of clips of the event on Samaa Live News throughout day.
Talkshawk is known as top of the line prepaid service provider that keeps supporting entertainment activities across Pakistan as well. In the same way, the Samaa-Talkshawk Live Concert was so beautifully organized that it became the leading event of the entire festival. Participants termed this event a gift for them and their families by Talkshawk and Samaa because Karachi hosted this kind of event after a long time. The concert continued for two days, presenting a numbers of celebrity appearances and many other entertainment packed activities.
Besides sponsoring the entertainment segment, Talkshawk team established a sales & services center at the festival for servicing the valued Prepaid and Postpaid customers with a wide range of facilities. The Samaa-Talkshawk Live Concert was put live on air on Samaa TV, along with releases of clips of the event on Samaa Live News throughout day.
Telenor Talkshawk Launches Amanat Ali’s ‘Koharam’
Telenor Talkshawk Launches Amanat Ali’s ‘Koharam’
Telenor encourages the young talent ‘Amanat Ali’ by launching his first music album ‘Koharam’. Amant Ali the brand ambassador of Talkshawk is a renowned upcoming star in the subcontinent with the runner-up award in ZTV’s singing competition SaReGaMaPa.
The good news for Amanat’s fan and Telenor Pakistan customers was conveyed through a joint press conference at a local hotel here in Karachi today. Amanat announced the launch of his album along with Telenor Pakistan’s Manager Corporate Communications and Responsibility and Fire Records Chief Operating Officer Dr. Akbar Yezdani.
Amant Ali, who rose to stardome in 2007 after being declared runner up in the sub-continent’s famous music competition SaReGaMaPa, has enjoyed much fame in the region ever since. He has also gained fame in the UK and the USA through live concerts over the past two years. Addressing the press conference he said, “ What keeps me going is faith, my trust in the God gifted talent of singing and prayers from my millions of fan throughout Pakistan and the rest of the world.’’
In an answer to a question from the media he said, ‘’It is very encouraging to see corporate organizations supporting the young talent of Pakistan. This provides us a platform to not only to bring good name to our country but also further polish our skills for the outstanding performances expected from us.”
Telenor encourages the young talent ‘Amanat Ali’ by launching his first music album ‘Koharam’. Amant Ali the brand ambassador of Talkshawk is a renowned upcoming star in the subcontinent with the runner-up award in ZTV’s singing competition SaReGaMaPa.
The good news for Amanat’s fan and Telenor Pakistan customers was conveyed through a joint press conference at a local hotel here in Karachi today. Amanat announced the launch of his album along with Telenor Pakistan’s Manager Corporate Communications and Responsibility and Fire Records Chief Operating Officer Dr. Akbar Yezdani.
Amant Ali, who rose to stardome in 2007 after being declared runner up in the sub-continent’s famous music competition SaReGaMaPa, has enjoyed much fame in the region ever since. He has also gained fame in the UK and the USA through live concerts over the past two years. Addressing the press conference he said, “ What keeps me going is faith, my trust in the God gifted talent of singing and prayers from my millions of fan throughout Pakistan and the rest of the world.’’
In an answer to a question from the media he said, ‘’It is very encouraging to see corporate organizations supporting the young talent of Pakistan. This provides us a platform to not only to bring good name to our country but also further polish our skills for the outstanding performances expected from us.”
Annie, The Brand Ambassador of Telenor
She came, she swayed, she conquered. Annie is the latest teen sensation to hit the local music scene. Most songs aired these days are as easily forgotten as they are heard. However, when the hit single, ‘Mahiya’ began making its rounds on music channels some six months back, you just had to stop and take notice.
Noor–ul–Ain popularly known as Annie, is a Pakistani pop singer. Annie was born in 1985 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In 1986, her parents moved to London, that is where she has grown up.
Annie started her singing career at the age of fifteen. In 2000, during a summer vacation she was came to Pakistan, and performed first time in live concert for Abrarul Haq’s charity in Sargodha. After experiencing the intoxicating rush of performing live, this adamant 15–year old decided that singing was what she wanted. Her parents were very supportive and got her an ustaad with whom she started vocal exercises, with the harmonium.
Very few new artists are lucky to have their first single to be such a hit. Record companies have approached her, Indian record companies are calling her, asking for demos and she’s getting a lot of television and international shows.
Annie, with her bubbly personality and versatile singing ability has opened doors for more female Pakistani girls to come forth with their talent. And to top it all, Annie is now a proud part of the roster of stars for the Telenor Talkshawk team of brand ambassadors.
Noor–ul–Ain popularly known as Annie, is a Pakistani pop singer. Annie was born in 1985 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In 1986, her parents moved to London, that is where she has grown up.
Annie started her singing career at the age of fifteen. In 2000, during a summer vacation she was came to Pakistan, and performed first time in live concert for Abrarul Haq’s charity in Sargodha. After experiencing the intoxicating rush of performing live, this adamant 15–year old decided that singing was what she wanted. Her parents were very supportive and got her an ustaad with whom she started vocal exercises, with the harmonium.
Very few new artists are lucky to have their first single to be such a hit. Record companies have approached her, Indian record companies are calling her, asking for demos and she’s getting a lot of television and international shows.
Annie, with her bubbly personality and versatile singing ability has opened doors for more female Pakistani girls to come forth with their talent. And to top it all, Annie is now a proud part of the roster of stars for the Telenor Talkshawk team of brand ambassadors.
Telenor SMS Translation
Continuing with the innovative tradition telenor presents SMS translation service. This service allows subscribers to translate any phrase from one of the 14 supported languages to another. The system has an Artificial Intelligence (AI) built-in that detects the phrase language without the user needing to specify the source language. All the user needs to do is tell the service in which target language the translation is required.
Another feature of this service is that it provides translation in the destination language characters as well as in Roman characters. For example, if Chinese Translation is required for ‘How are you?’, then translation will be provided in Chinese Text as well as Roman Characters, i.e. Chinese Text: ‘您好吗？ Roman Text: nin hao ma ？ This functionality ensures that Mobile Handsets that do not support certain languages characters may still use this service and foreign users may be able to read the Roman text easily.
How to use the Service?
The following command is to be sent to 808 to use this service:
‘target language codeSentence’
For Example, Send ‘Ar How are you’ to 808 to get Arabic translation of ‘how are you?’.
Following are the languages and their codes that are supported. The codes are simply based on the first two characters of the name of each language.
Language Language Code
Arabic Rs. 1.00
Chinese Free
English Rs. 5.00
French Rs. 5.00
German Rs. 5.00
Italian Rs. 5.00
Japanese Rs. 5.00
Korean Rs. 5.00
Norwegian Rs. 5.00
Portuguese Rs. 5.00
Spanish Rs. 5.00
Thai Rs. 5.00
Turkish Rs. 5.00
Urdu Rs. 5.00
Pricing:
Every SMS sent on short-code 808 will be charged at Rs 3+Tax.
Note:
Handsets that do not support a certain language will show that language’s characters in the form of boxes, weird characters etc. That is a handset limitation while the service actually sends the translation as requested.
Another feature of this service is that it provides translation in the destination language characters as well as in Roman characters. For example, if Chinese Translation is required for ‘How are you?’, then translation will be provided in Chinese Text as well as Roman Characters, i.e. Chinese Text: ‘您好吗？ Roman Text: nin hao ma ？ This functionality ensures that Mobile Handsets that do not support certain languages characters may still use this service and foreign users may be able to read the Roman text easily.
How to use the Service?
The following command is to be sent to 808 to use this service:
‘target language code
For Example, Send ‘Ar How are you’ to 808 to get Arabic translation of ‘how are you?’.
Following are the languages and their codes that are supported. The codes are simply based on the first two characters of the name of each language.
Language Language Code
Arabic Rs. 1.00
Chinese Free
English Rs. 5.00
French Rs. 5.00
German Rs. 5.00
Italian Rs. 5.00
Japanese Rs. 5.00
Korean Rs. 5.00
Norwegian Rs. 5.00
Portuguese Rs. 5.00
Spanish Rs. 5.00
Thai Rs. 5.00
Turkish Rs. 5.00
Urdu Rs. 5.00
Pricing:
Every SMS sent on short-code 808 will be charged at Rs 3+Tax.
Note:
Handsets that do not support a certain language will show that language’s characters in the form of boxes, weird characters etc. That is a handset limitation while the service actually sends the translation as requested.
Telenor Corporate Responsibility
Telenor Pakistan acts responsibly and respectfully towards the people and authorities in different societies and aims to contribute to social and economic development in the local market. This is the essence of our commitment to Corporate Responsibility.
We take seriously the social, ethical and environmental impact of our products and services. We place emphasis on making sure that the communities in which we operate see Telenor Pakistan's as a good citizen with genuine ambitions to contribute to social and economic development. We give our employees reasons to be proud of the way Telenor Pakistan's demonstrates Corporate Responsibility.
We take seriously the social, ethical and environmental impact of our products and services. We place emphasis on making sure that the communities in which we operate see Telenor Pakistan's as a good citizen with genuine ambitions to contribute to social and economic development. We give our employees reasons to be proud of the way Telenor Pakistan's demonstrates Corporate Responsibility.
Mood Disorder: How to get Rid of Panic Attack
ou cannot stop an anxiety attack once it has occurred. You may have heard that deep breathing will help, and well, yes and no. Deep breathing is an excellent preventative therapy but will do little to turn off the attack.
Here is the real truth about panic and anxiety attacks they are a treatable condition that have to do with a temporarily misfiring nervous system, it's a mechanism which was built into our DNA in order to protect us from dangerous situations.
If no points in section one, but two or more from section two, then it may point to anxiety. High levels of anxiety can lead to panic attacks. If you notice high anxiety, consider finding ways to lower daily anxiety to avoid an attack.
The second place that can cause these worries are the symptoms. When we are having a panic attack and all the symptoms bog down on us, often times it can feel as if we are having a heart attack. The symptoms also represent the possibility of other serious medical conditions. So is there a link between panic attacks and death?
One of the things that will lower your quality of life is the thought that something bad could happen to you at any time. The simple fear that you will suffer a panic attack while away from the safety of your home is often enough to keep you from venturing out. In order to improve your quality of life you need to find a way to cope with your anxiety. Rather than turning to medication, many people try change their mindset and the way they view life.
The anxiety trigger might be a phobia, too much alcohol, too much caffeine, lack of physical activity, drug abuse or a combination of the above, but the anxiety disorder has the same root cause.
With the advancement of technology and communication, odds are likely that most of us may not need a hotline for this. There are text messages, instant messengers, and other devices that are growing more popular every day. This makes it easier to keep in communication with other people. The hotlines for panic attacks can be helpful to have for some of us, but difficult to find. A few searches online and a bit of research can lead to one.
How To Get Rid Of Panic Attacks | The Natural Treatment Solution
· Drink plenty of pure water - a gallon a day is a start - anxiety loves a dehydrated body. Diuretic drinks such as coffee, tea, and alcohol will require higher intakes. Take some salt for retention.
· Nervine herbs are healers: valerian, chamomile, skullcap, and hops are great - gentle, effective, long term use.
· Take 5 HTP with vitamin C and B6 to build your own serotonin. Also, eat enough protein - one gram per pound of body weight for more neurotransmitter production.
· Activity levels must be increased - walking, jogging, biking, even gardening should be regularly scheduled to burn nervous energy.
Here is the real truth about panic and anxiety attacks they are a treatable condition that have to do with a temporarily misfiring nervous system, it's a mechanism which was built into our DNA in order to protect us from dangerous situations.
If no points in section one, but two or more from section two, then it may point to anxiety. High levels of anxiety can lead to panic attacks. If you notice high anxiety, consider finding ways to lower daily anxiety to avoid an attack.
The second place that can cause these worries are the symptoms. When we are having a panic attack and all the symptoms bog down on us, often times it can feel as if we are having a heart attack. The symptoms also represent the possibility of other serious medical conditions. So is there a link between panic attacks and death?
One of the things that will lower your quality of life is the thought that something bad could happen to you at any time. The simple fear that you will suffer a panic attack while away from the safety of your home is often enough to keep you from venturing out. In order to improve your quality of life you need to find a way to cope with your anxiety. Rather than turning to medication, many people try change their mindset and the way they view life.
The anxiety trigger might be a phobia, too much alcohol, too much caffeine, lack of physical activity, drug abuse or a combination of the above, but the anxiety disorder has the same root cause.
With the advancement of technology and communication, odds are likely that most of us may not need a hotline for this. There are text messages, instant messengers, and other devices that are growing more popular every day. This makes it easier to keep in communication with other people. The hotlines for panic attacks can be helpful to have for some of us, but difficult to find. A few searches online and a bit of research can lead to one.
How To Get Rid Of Panic Attacks | The Natural Treatment Solution
· Drink plenty of pure water - a gallon a day is a start - anxiety loves a dehydrated body. Diuretic drinks such as coffee, tea, and alcohol will require higher intakes. Take some salt for retention.
· Nervine herbs are healers: valerian, chamomile, skullcap, and hops are great - gentle, effective, long term use.
· Take 5 HTP with vitamin C and B6 to build your own serotonin. Also, eat enough protein - one gram per pound of body weight for more neurotransmitter production.
· Activity levels must be increased - walking, jogging, biking, even gardening should be regularly scheduled to burn nervous energy.
Buy designer bikini online and save money
As the temperature increases and the sun shine, one would certainly prefer to simply relax on a blue water calm beach. Women ensure that the swimwear they are wearing be noticeable for its style, design, cut, color and majority of the women go for designer bikini.
Wearing designer bikini would make you look sexier alluring from rest of the crowd. When it comes to buying best womens swimwear online, there is an availability of one piece bikini, designer bikini both for beachwear as well as lounging at pool side. Other types of bikini that you can buy from an online designer bikini store include sarongs and swim suit. The swimwear available on Internet is gaining immense popularity gradually.
The bikinis are accessible in an array of styles, fabrics and colors. Among various kinds of designs, the highly liked prints are the animal and floral prints. There are admired by women of every age. For extra cool appearance, you can pair a designer bikini with sarong. Two-piece halter neck with flowery prints boosts the femininity of women. Polka dotted bikini are also very famous while the reversible bikinis in attractive colors are in fashion as well. Those women who are confident and modern and want a unique look can pick from a wide range of flirty designs. Bikinis are available for different seasons as well.
The online stores selling bikinis online will allow you to browse an array of bikinis in host of colors, designs, patterns and designs. You can pick as many pairs as you want since the bikinis available online are cheaper and available at great discounts. Each piece obtainable is made with extreme care in order to add uniqueness and sexiness. To give you a complete beach fashion look, you can also buy appropriate accessories to match with your bikini.
Online, you can also buy bikini on wholesale basis, which means that you do not have to every time buy a single piece instead you can purchase as many pairs as you want at once. This option of buying swimwear online is perfect for those who regularly visit the beach. To get that perfect rio look, make sure to buy bikini online and flaunt your amazing looking body with utter confidence.
Wearing designer bikini would make you look sexier alluring from rest of the crowd. When it comes to buying best womens swimwear online, there is an availability of one piece bikini, designer bikini both for beachwear as well as lounging at pool side. Other types of bikini that you can buy from an online designer bikini store include sarongs and swim suit. The swimwear available on Internet is gaining immense popularity gradually.
The bikinis are accessible in an array of styles, fabrics and colors. Among various kinds of designs, the highly liked prints are the animal and floral prints. There are admired by women of every age. For extra cool appearance, you can pair a designer bikini with sarong. Two-piece halter neck with flowery prints boosts the femininity of women. Polka dotted bikini are also very famous while the reversible bikinis in attractive colors are in fashion as well. Those women who are confident and modern and want a unique look can pick from a wide range of flirty designs. Bikinis are available for different seasons as well.
The online stores selling bikinis online will allow you to browse an array of bikinis in host of colors, designs, patterns and designs. You can pick as many pairs as you want since the bikinis available online are cheaper and available at great discounts. Each piece obtainable is made with extreme care in order to add uniqueness and sexiness. To give you a complete beach fashion look, you can also buy appropriate accessories to match with your bikini.
Online, you can also buy bikini on wholesale basis, which means that you do not have to every time buy a single piece instead you can purchase as many pairs as you want at once. This option of buying swimwear online is perfect for those who regularly visit the beach. To get that perfect rio look, make sure to buy bikini online and flaunt your amazing looking body with utter confidence.
Ekahau's T301W Wi-Fi wristband wirelessly tracks kids
What's the best technology to use to track people who like to wander off? You might be inclined to say GPS, but stagger into a cave or basement (or, sometimes, a city street) and suddenly you're off the grid, man. Not with Ekahau's T301W wristband: it uses Wi-Fi to beam location information. Yes, we know that your average cave doesn't have Wi-Fi, but Ekahau has a range of beacons available that will fix that, and when in the presence of those beacons (or any other configured Wi-Fi network) a wristband can be located to within a few feet. It's the latest of a variety of similar devices from Ekahau, but the first small enough and waterproof enough to be wearable, which has the company envisioning everyone from cruise ship captains to secret service agents slapping these on their visitors. At $60 a pop, though, we're not sure how many organizations will be able to afford that many.
Google Wave gets a notifier add-on for Firefox
That was fast! Google Wave's barely been available for a week, and there's already a Google Wave Notifier extension for Firefox. The notifier sits in your status bar and shows the number of waves with unread messages in your inbox (not the total number of unread messages, mind you). It's small, unobtrusive, and checks for messages at an adjustable interval.
Of course, you can also manually refresh the notifier. Double-clicking it will take you to Wave, so you can deal with those unread messages. It's a pretty basic extension, but it's the first one out of the gate, and Google hasn't released anything official with similar functionality.
Of course, you can also manually refresh the notifier. Double-clicking it will take you to Wave, so you can deal with those unread messages. It's a pretty basic extension, but it's the first one out of the gate, and Google hasn't released anything official with similar functionality.
Russia's Putin warns against sanctions on Iran
BEIJING: Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin warned major powers on Wednesday against intimidating Iran and said talk of sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme was "premature".
Putin, who many diplomats, analysts, and Russian citizens believe is still Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president last year, was speaking after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Moscow for two days of talks.
"There is no need to frighten the Iranians," Putin told reporters in Beijing after a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
"We need to look for a compromise. If a compromise is not found, and the discussions end in a fiasco, then we will see."
"And if now, before making any steps (towards holding talks) we start announcing some sanctions, then we won't be creating favourable conditions for them (talks) to end positively. This is why it is premature to talk about this now."
Clinton failed to secure any specific assurances from Russia on Iran during her visit, leaving her open to criticism at home that she had not received anything from Moscow after earlier U.S. concessions on missile defence.
Iranian, Russian, French, U.S. and U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency officials will meet in Vienna on Oct. 19 to discuss how to implement a plan agreed in principle at talks in Geneva for low-grade Iranian uranium to be enriched overseas to a purity suitable for nuclear reactors but not weapons.
The Geneva talks on Oct. 1 also produced Iranian agreement for international inspectors to visit a second enrichment plant now under construction near Qom. Apparent Iranian concession reduced pressure for a widening of economic sanctions some analysts said could be extended to the oil and gas industry.
Putin, who many diplomats, analysts, and Russian citizens believe is still Russia's paramount leader despite stepping down as president last year, was speaking after U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Moscow for two days of talks.
"There is no need to frighten the Iranians," Putin told reporters in Beijing after a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
"We need to look for a compromise. If a compromise is not found, and the discussions end in a fiasco, then we will see."
"And if now, before making any steps (towards holding talks) we start announcing some sanctions, then we won't be creating favourable conditions for them (talks) to end positively. This is why it is premature to talk about this now."
Clinton failed to secure any specific assurances from Russia on Iran during her visit, leaving her open to criticism at home that she had not received anything from Moscow after earlier U.S. concessions on missile defence.
Iranian, Russian, French, U.S. and U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency officials will meet in Vienna on Oct. 19 to discuss how to implement a plan agreed in principle at talks in Geneva for low-grade Iranian uranium to be enriched overseas to a purity suitable for nuclear reactors but not weapons.
The Geneva talks on Oct. 1 also produced Iranian agreement for international inspectors to visit a second enrichment plant now under construction near Qom. Apparent Iranian concession reduced pressure for a widening of economic sanctions some analysts said could be extended to the oil and gas industry.
Child dead, several hurt in Kohat Road blast
PESHAWAR: Several people were injured in a car bomb blast on Kohat Road of Peshawar, Geo News reported Thursday.
According to police sources, the blast occurred near Gulshan Rehman Colony situated at Kohat Road in Peshawar.
According to an eyewitness, the blast occurred at a flat in Officers Colony causing the three-storey building to collapse. There are reports that several people are trapped under the debris.
The colony houses the employees of the provincial secretariat. The relief activities have been kick-started.
Police have put security cordon around the blast site. Emergency has been declared in the hospitals.
According to Incharge of Ehdi Center Peshawar Sher Gul, he transported nine injured and a body of a child to the hospital.
According to police sources, the blast occurred near Gulshan Rehman Colony situated at Kohat Road in Peshawar.
According to an eyewitness, the blast occurred at a flat in Officers Colony causing the three-storey building to collapse. There are reports that several people are trapped under the debris.
The colony houses the employees of the provincial secretariat. The relief activities have been kick-started.
Police have put security cordon around the blast site. Emergency has been declared in the hospitals.
According to Incharge of Ehdi Center Peshawar Sher Gul, he transported nine injured and a body of a child to the hospital.
Check, How many SIM Issued on your CNIC
Now Check, How many mobile phone SIMs Issued on your CNIC.
send your CNIC number (without dashes like 36601xxxxxxxx) to 668. You will soon get the reply via SMS. This SMS will tell the Number of SIMs of each company registered on your name.
2+tax per sms.
Telenor, DJuice,Mobilink Jazz, Warid, Zong
send your CNIC number (without dashes like 36601xxxxxxxx) to 668. You will soon get the reply via SMS. This SMS will tell the Number of SIMs of each company registered on your name.
2+tax per sms.
Telenor, DJuice,Mobilink Jazz, Warid, Zong
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http://www.awazlive.com/
http://www.desitvstreams.com/
http://www.tv.geourdu.com/india_tv.php
http://www.solidfunday.com/channels.html
http://www.freetv.pk/
http://www.channelchooser.com/tv/world/
http://www.maza.tv/
http://www.desitvpro.com/
http://www.channelsurfing.net/
http://www.idesitv.com/
Download videos from YouTube
یو ٹیوب سے ویڈیو ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کی ایک اچھی ویب سائٹ
www.keepvid.com
آپ اس سائٹ میں اپنی یوٹیوب والی ویڈیو کا ویب لنک پیسٹ کریں
اور ڈاؤن لوڈ پر کلک کریں،اب وہ نیچے دو قسم کی ریزولوشن"لو "اور"ہائی"
کا ٹیکسٹ شو کرےگا۔اب اگر ھائی کوالٹی میں ڈاؤن لوڈکرنا چاہتے ہیں تومیرے
خیال سے یہ ایک اچھی سائٹ ہے ہائی کوالٹی والی ویڈیو ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کی
http://www.keepvid.com/
www.keepvid.com
آپ اس سائٹ میں اپنی یوٹیوب والی ویڈیو کا ویب لنک پیسٹ کریں
اور ڈاؤن لوڈ پر کلک کریں،اب وہ نیچے دو قسم کی ریزولوشن"لو "اور"ہائی"
کا ٹیکسٹ شو کرےگا۔اب اگر ھائی کوالٹی میں ڈاؤن لوڈکرنا چاہتے ہیں تومیرے
خیال سے یہ ایک اچھی سائٹ ہے ہائی کوالٹی والی ویڈیو ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کی
http://www.keepvid.com/
Foxit Reader Professional 3.1.2 Build 1013
Foxit PDF Reader is the only eligible alternative reader/viewer for PDF files (eBooks). It's free, smaller, faster, and cleaner. And it starts up immediately, so you don't need to wait the annoying "Welcome" screen to disappear. Foxit PDF Reader is extremely easy to use, just double click it to start and then click open button to open your PDF document. If you want to print, click on "Print" button. If you want to setup the page layout for printing, select "Print Setup" from "File" menu. Foxit Reader supports Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista.
Unlike Adobe® Reader, this one has size about than 2.5 MB, needs no installation and opens up immediately. You don't need to go throught lengthy installation process to start using Foxit PDF Reader, just UNZIP the downloaded "pdfrd.zip" package into any place you want, then run PDFReader.exe. You can set Foxit PDF Reader as your default PDF reader, so you can double click on PDF files to open them within Foxit PDF Reader.
http://rapidshare.com/files/292836297/foxit.rar
Unlike Adobe® Reader, this one has size about than 2.5 MB, needs no installation and opens up immediately. You don't need to go throught lengthy installation process to start using Foxit PDF Reader, just UNZIP the downloaded "pdfrd.zip" package into any place you want, then run PDFReader.exe. You can set Foxit PDF Reader as your default PDF reader, so you can double click on PDF files to open them within Foxit PDF Reader.
http://rapidshare.com/files/292836297/foxit.rar
Bangladesh’s media regulator has given approval to launch 10
BBC Monitoring reports that Bangladesh’s information ministry has distributed no-objection letters allowing these TV stations to go on air.
Bangladesh’s media regulator has given approval to launch 10 more private satellite TV channels.
The channels are: Ekattur Television (backed by journalist Mozammel Huq Babu), Channel-9 (backed by Syeda Mahbuba Akhter, the wife of retired Brig-Gen Syed Shafayetul Islam, who is younger brother of LGRD Minister and ruling Awami League General-Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam), Independent Television (Salman F. Rahman, Vice-Chairman of Beximco Group and adviser of Awami League chief),
ATN News (Mahfuzur Rahman, owner of ATN Bangla TV), Somoy Television (Ahmed Zubair), My TV (Nasir Uddin), Machhranga Television (owned by Anjan Chowdhury, Director of Square Grp), Mohona TV (Kamal Ahmed Majumder, a ruling party MP), GTV (owned by Gazi Golam Ashriar) and Bijoy TV (Chittagong mayor A.B.M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury).
Bangladesh has 11 privately-backed channels already on air, plus two state-backed stations (BTV and BTV World).
A top official of the information ministry has confirmed the approvals of these TV channels.
Bangladesh’s media regulator has given approval to launch 10 more private satellite TV channels.
The channels are: Ekattur Television (backed by journalist Mozammel Huq Babu), Channel-9 (backed by Syeda Mahbuba Akhter, the wife of retired Brig-Gen Syed Shafayetul Islam, who is younger brother of LGRD Minister and ruling Awami League General-Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam), Independent Television (Salman F. Rahman, Vice-Chairman of Beximco Group and adviser of Awami League chief),
ATN News (Mahfuzur Rahman, owner of ATN Bangla TV), Somoy Television (Ahmed Zubair), My TV (Nasir Uddin), Machhranga Television (owned by Anjan Chowdhury, Director of Square Grp), Mohona TV (Kamal Ahmed Majumder, a ruling party MP), GTV (owned by Gazi Golam Ashriar) and Bijoy TV (Chittagong mayor A.B.M. Mohiuddin Chowdhury).
Bangladesh has 11 privately-backed channels already on air, plus two state-backed stations (BTV and BTV World).
A top official of the information ministry has confirmed the approvals of these TV channels.
Speedup Browser Speed
When you connect to a web site your computer sends information back and forth. Some of this information deals with resolving the site name to an IP address, the stuff that TCP/IP really deals with, not words. This is DNS information and is used so that you will not need to ask for the site location each and every time you visit the site. Although Windows XP and Windows XP have a pretty efficient DNS cache, you can increase its overall performance by increasing its size. You can do this with the registry entries below:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\Parameters]
"CacheHashTableBucketSize"=dword:00000001
"CacheHashTableSize"=dword:00000180
"MaxCacheEntryTtlLimit"=dword:0000fa00
"MaxSOACacheEntryTtlLimit"=dword:0000012d
Make a new text file and rename it to dnscache.reg. Then copy and paste the above into it and save it. Merge it into the registry.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\Parameters]
"CacheHashTableBucketSize"=dword:00000001
"CacheHashTableSize"=dword:00000180
"MaxCacheEntryTtlLimit"=dword:0000fa00
"MaxSOACacheEntryTtlLimit"=dword:0000012d
Make a new text file and rename it to dnscache.reg. Then copy and paste the above into it and save it. Merge it into the registry.
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