A bomb attack in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi on Sunday killed at least 45 people, including women and children, and wounded 50 others, police said. The blast hit close to an area dominated by Shias, senior police official Ghulam Shabir Sheikh said, though he said that the target of the attack was not immediately clear. “At least 45 people have been killed and more than 50 injured. The bomb also badly da ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Friday, March 01, 2013 - Despite a long drawn and contentious nomination process, twice wounded Vietnam War veteran Chuck Hagel has finally been confirmed by the Senate as the new US Secretary of Defense, succeeding Leon Panetta. Chuck Hagel’s narrow 58 to 41 vote confirmation came about after delays because of objections to his views on Middle East security and the administration’ ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Supports grand jirga efforts for promoting peace in FATA   APC calls for immediate peace talks with Taliban Friday, March 01, 2013 - Islamabad—The All Parties Conference (APC) organized by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman (JUI-F) has issued a declaration which backs efforts of the grand jirga for promoting peace in FATA. “Pakistan’s government should take immediate ...

New analysis from Environmental Working Group shows carcinogenic chemical lurking in nation's public water  - Andrea Germanos, staff writer When you pour yourself a glass of tap water or even take a shower, you may be among over 100 million Americans exposing yourself to carcinogenic, "toxic trash." Chemicals linked to a range of health problems including bladder cancer and birth defects have been found mun ...

By Rajish On her birthday, Veena Malik was showered with as many as 100 kisses by guys in just a minute, there by entering the Guinness World Records by receiving 137 kisses. But, the Pakistani beauty would want to kiss one Bollywood star and he is none other than our very own and dear Salman Khan. So what was these kisses all about? Well, veena admitted that it was a publicity stunt for her upcoming flick, ...

By Rajish Actress Huma Qureshi, who made her debut through Gangs of Wasseypur series has already impressed lot of filmmakers and also grabbed few good offers. But she is facing problems in managing the dates of the movies while producers are not at all ready to let go of her. As of now, Huma Qureshi is part of two projects Ek Thi Dhayaan and Dedh Ishqiya . Dedh Ishqiya is still under pre-production while Ek ...

Posted by Faheem Belharvi Gas pipeline serves two nations’ interests: Nejad Pipeline must advance despite US opposition Thursday, February 28, 2013 - Tehran—Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday told the visiting Pakistani president that a much-delayed $7.5 billion gas pipeline project must go ahead despite US opposition. “The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is an important example of Tehran- ...

By Ishaal Zehra Much compliments for the Ministry of Climate Change, in Islamabad, on providing a framework for coping with the threats of climate change through adaptation and mitigation measures. The policy, officially launched on February 26, 2013, focuses on development sectors such as water resources, agriculture and livestock, forestry, human health, disaster preparedness, transport and energy. “The g ...