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World Leaders At The United Nations Refuse To Stand Near Ahmadinejaad For A Group Photo
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Uggie is top dog in Golden Collar film awards
14 February 2012 Last updated at 09:51 GMT
The canine star of The Artist, Uggie, has received the first annual Golden Collar award for best performance by a dog in a film, in a move welcomed by his trainer, Omar Von Muller.
He said he was happy that Hollywood's four-legged stars are finally getting some attention.
"I think it's very important because people don't realise how many hours we put into training these dogs into becoming movie stars,'' said Mr Von Muller.
Fellow cast members James Cromwell, Beth Grant and Missi Pyle added that they had more in common with Uggie than it seemed.
"We're basically doing it for sausages," said Missi Pyle.
ECP grants overseas Pakistanis right to vote
The Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to grant voting rights to overseas Pakistanis, Express News reported on Tuesday.
The decision will allow 3.7 million Pakistanis living abroad to vote.
The debate on whether overseas Pakistanis should be allowed to participate in Pakistan’s elections gained steam after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan moved the Supreme Court, seeking that those living abroad should be permitted to vote.
In a meeting of the commission on Tuesday, which was chaired by ECP Secretary Ishtiak Ahmed Khan, participants decided that names of overseas Pakistanis will be registered in the electoral rolls,DawnNews reported. Participants also discussed the mechanism for voting, including the option of postal balloting and setting up polling booths at Pakistani embassies. A voting mechanism has yet to be decided.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Microsoft certified Pakistani wonder kid makes world record by creating 7 computer operating systems
Staff Report
ABBOTABAD: After Arfa Karim now another Pakistani wonder boy has made world record after creating Microsoft and Google certified seven computer operating systems in the suburb of Abbotabad.
This teen computer genius of Pakistan, 14-year old student Sikandar Mehmood Baloch, lives in Bilal Town situated in the suburb of Abbotabad.
Sikandar not only become certified expert of 107 computer engineering languages in this young age, he also received all important certificates of his achievements from the Microsoft and performed work for the Gooogle.
He received further 25 certificates as acknowledgement of his unique work performed for Google the biggest search engine in the world.
Sikandar Mehmood is studying in 9th grade in a local school and he has made many Linux Systems (From VVS1 to VVS7) and developed an indigenous anti-virus system as well.
Sikandar made world record at the age of nine after making his first operating system. He works with many web sites and earns over 70 US dollars daily. SAMAA
ABBOTABAD: After Arfa Karim now another Pakistani wonder boy has made world record after creating Microsoft and Google certified seven computer operating systems in the suburb of Abbotabad.
This teen computer genius of Pakistan, 14-year old student Sikandar Mehmood Baloch, lives in Bilal Town situated in the suburb of Abbotabad.
Sikandar not only become certified expert of 107 computer engineering languages in this young age, he also received all important certificates of his achievements from the Microsoft and performed work for the Gooogle.
He received further 25 certificates as acknowledgement of his unique work performed for Google the biggest search engine in the world.
Sikandar Mehmood is studying in 9th grade in a local school and he has made many Linux Systems (From VVS1 to VVS7) and developed an indigenous anti-virus system as well.
Sikandar made world record at the age of nine after making his first operating system. He works with many web sites and earns over 70 US dollars daily. SAMAA
Luqman has been given threats by sleuths of Punjab Govt
Senior anchorperson Mubashar Luqman has been given threats by sleuths of Punjab Govt.
Mubashar said that he has been warned of dire consequences for exposing the true face of Punjab Government earlier in his talk with Dunya News. He however expressed determination that neither him nor any staff member of Dunya News would succumb to pressure tactics of the dictatorial rulers of Punjab. He said he would continue to uphold truth as per motto of Dunya News and its management and would continue to raise voice for the rights of the people.
Revealing the extent of threats, Mubashar Luqman had earlier told Dunya News said that anchors and staff have been warned that their whereabouts and addresses had been listed and anything could happen if ruffling truth about Punjab government’s performance was reported further. He said that the callers would even say that they knew the exact addresses of the schools the kids of Dunya News management go to.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Imran Khan in Dusra Pehlu CNBC – 8th February 2012
Imran Khan Chairmen PTI Joined CNBC in Dusra Pehlu 8th February 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Ajmal comment sparks action confusion
Saeed Ajmal, Man of the Series as Pakistan whitewashed England 3-0 in the UAE, has sparked confusion over his bowling action by giving an interview in which he appeared to claim that he has special dispensation to exceed the 15-degree tolerance limit currently permitted by the ICC.
In an interview with the BBC, Ajmal volunteered the belief that the ICC has allowed him 23.5 degrees of flexion to compensate for an accident in which he injured his arm. The ICC, however, were quick to reject the suggestion.
Ajmal said: "Someone is telling me my action is bad because the ICC allowed me as a bowler 23.5 degrees, because my arm is not good. A few years ago I had an accident. Otherwise, no problem, the action was cleared by ICC."
An ICC spokeman denied that was the case. "There is no dispensation for anyone," he said. "It is worth remembering that his first language is not English and this may have been a slip of the tongue."
It may be that Ajmal, having bamboozled England's batsmen all series, was simply leaving his best trick until last. Renowned for his sense of humour, it could be that Ajmal, who started the series talking of a teesra delivery that never materialised, was simply joking.
Ajmal tormented the England batsmen in all three Tests, claiming 24 wickets in the series at an average of just 14.7. Their inability to distinguish between his off-break and doosra caused particular confusion and vastly reduced the effectiveness of England's much-vaunted middle order. Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen all failed to average more than 13.
While Bob Willis, the former England captain turned pundit, had raised concerns about Ajmal's action at the start of the series, the England team have been reluctant to be dragged into any controversy. Consequently, they have stuck to the line that it is job of the umpires and the ICC to scrutinise bowlers' actions.
However, Andy Flower, the England coach, expressed his surprise after being told of Ajmal's remarks. "If that's the degree, then there's a problem," Flower said. "That's ridiculous.
"That is an ICC issue, though. They are there to police the game, and make sure that it is played within the rules, so they've got to scrutinise his action. We've all got our own views, but our job is to combat whoever is put against us, and part of it is also to play the game in the right spirit."
Pakistan v England: Like winning World Cup - Saeed Ajmal
Pakistan v England: Like winning World Cup - Saeed Ajmal
Pakistan bowler Saeed Ajmal says the team feel like they have won the World Cup after their 3-0 series victory over England.
The spinner finished with figures of 4-67 as England were defeated by 71 runs in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.
