Three super-Earths found 21 light years away on August 3, 2015A new “secret” planetary system that includes three super-Earths and one outer giant planet has been discovered by astronomers at a distance of just 21 light years from Earth. The remarkable system, named HD219134, in the constellation Cassiopeia hosts one outer giant planet and three inner super-Earths, one of which transits in front of the […]
Akcent thank their many fans in Pakistan on August 3, 2015In a post on its official Facebook page, the international music group Akcent has thanked its many fans in Pakistan. Akcent, originally a wordplay on accent is a multi-certified, award-winning Romanian dance pop act whose members sing in Romanian, English, Polish and Spanish. The group consists of Adrian Sîn?, the creator of the group. In […]
Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation dominates with $56m on August 3, 2015LOS ANGELES: Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ dominated the US box office this weekend with an impressive $56 million at 3,956 locations. The Paramount/Skydance tentpole generated $20.3 million at the Friday box office, setting an opening day mark for the sturdy franchise – and signalling that Cruise still carries plenty of star power. […]
Reasons why people cant gym on August 3, 2015Many of us think about losing a few kilos while we pretend to be busy working. But only a few lucky ones can actually do it. Sigh! Most of the health freaks get enrolled in a gym but quit mid-way. Reason? Well, there can be plenty. People across all age groups believe in remaining fit […]
Paintings on Gandhara images, Mughal emperors and working women from Hunza on August 3, 2015ISLAMABAD – A group of artists presented a showcase of paintings on Gandhara images, Mughal emperors and working women from Hunza at the Nomad Art Gallery on Sunday. A group of three artists Najumul Hassan Kazmi, Abrar Ahmed and Masood presented 33 pieces of works on the occasion. The exhibition portrayed a wide range of subjects, […]
US softly says no to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project on August 3, 2015WASHINGTON –US State Departmentspokesperson Mark Toner has said that the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project will not yet benefit from the nuclear agreement that may ease economic sanctions on Tehran, a private TV channel reported on Monday. On July 14, the United States and five other world powers signed a deal with Iran, which would end […]
MPs demand treason case against Altaf on August 3, 2015 LAHORE –Aresolution was moved by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly against a provocative speech made by AltafHussain, London-based chief of the MuttahidaQaumi Movement (MQM). Seekingregistration of a treason case against AltafHussain,the resolution was tabled by Opposition Leader MianMehmoodur Rashid.The motion demanded AltafHussain be arrested and brought back to Pakistan […]
Sindh CM in Dubai, to meet Zardari on August 3, 2015KARACHI –Former president and Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has summoned Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to Dubai. Sources in the PPP said that the chief minister has already left for the United Arab Emirates where the former president is currently staying.The news comes weeks after Zardari summoned a party meeting where […]
Pakistan to eradicate polio virus by 2016: govt on August 3, 2015ISLAMABAD – State Ministerfor National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination SairaAfzalTarar has said that sincere efforts are being made to eradicate polio virus from Pakistan by year 2016. As a result of steps being taken by the government, situation is getting better day by day as only 26 cases of polio have been reported so […]
UK announces new measures to crack down on illegal immigrants on August 3, 2015LONDON – Britain’s government promised new measures on Monday to crack down on illegal immigrants by making landlords evict them, as the Calais migrants crisis continued to dominate the headlines. Landlords in England – whodo not remove people with no right to remain in Britain, or do not check their immigration status before renting them […]