
HRCP expresses deep concerns at Sindh University situation Lahore, February 9: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the recent developments at Sindh University where, following the killing of Professor Bashir Channar on January 2, unjustified action has been taken against protesting teachers. A statement issued by the Commission on Thursday said: “HRCP notes with […]

Experts emphasize on institutionalization of Social Accountability (SAc), CoP on SAc formed ISLAMABAD (09 February 2012) Speakers, while highlighting the importance of social accountability in ensuring good governance and effective public service delivery, called for institutionalization of social accountability tools at government level and urge the citizens to play active role in public sector accountability […]

Hrithik Roshan recommends Alam Carr’s book ‘Easy Way to Stop Smoking’ for the smokers To quit smoking is the biggest problem for almost every smoker out there but the ‘Agneepath’ superstar, Hrithik Roshan, feels the bad habit can be kicked off easily, if one goes through Alan Carr’s book ‘Easy Way to Stop Smoking’. Hrithik […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Bollywood |
Read More »

Philippine Tarsier emits high-frequency calls like bats A team of scientists has recently discovered that the Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) just like bats, can communicate through pure ultrasound. It issues calls that are so high-pitched, that human ears can’t perceive. Marissa Ramiser, an evolutionary biologist at the Humboldt State University California, noted that the tarsiers […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

Greenpeace has noted that the great technology and Internet companies are not following them in terms of their environmental policy. In their latest rankings, Google have climbed up to the first place while Apple and Facebook are struggling at the moment. "It has not demonstrated leadership or elected to pursue market opportunities to drive IT energy solutions that […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

Adrenaline Mob, a super heavy metal band, has announced that Disturbed’s John Moyer will replace Paul DiLeo as their new bassist. DiLeo and Rich Ward bid farewell to the band, which features former Dream Theater’s drummer Mike Portnoy along with guitarist Mike Orlando and Symphony X’s vocalist Russel Allen, earlier this year due to their […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Music |
Read More »

Happiness is the ultimate target of every individual in this world and he adopts several ways to achieve it. However, unfortunately, a huge majority of people misunderstand real meaning of happiness and thus spend their whole life by proceeding in the wrong direction. People think that money is the only way to get happiness and […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
World |
Read More »

Major Greek unions have called a general strike spanning over two days (February 10 and February 11, 2012) to protest the harsh cuts including the plan requiring the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail out the country and prevent it from bankruptcy. This would be the second attempt at keeping Greece in […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

The Valencian company, New Technologies and Energy Catala, SL has launched this week a criminal complaint on extortion against Apple. The U.S. firm had obtained an injunction to halt imports of the tablet manufactured by Valencian. However, eventually Apple lost the case which asserted on the infringing its patents that were allegedly directed at Valencian. […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

The rumour mill is rolling again on Apple as the company is allegedly planning to release a 15-inch Macbook Air. Technology experts have been saying for the last two or three years that the world needs a 15-inch super-slim laptop and finally Tim Cook seems to understand the need. However, it is just a word […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

The latest development in rumours revealed recently that Apple is looking to incorporate the Retina Display in the Air line-up and that begs the question; will apple go for RD in the 15-inch model as well? Because RD means a fatter console to hold 332 ppi resolution and that might risk the thickness of the […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Sci-Tech |
Read More »

Since 2008, the world has seen its fair share of catastrophes, natural or man-made. There have been a number of Tsunamis, earthquakes and cyclones in the world and Katrinas in the stock exchange. However, the current European crisis brings one of the difficult situations that is aggravating every other day. The European Union and European […]
Feb 9 2012 | Posted in
Automobiles |
Read More »