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Pakistan, England first ODI in Abu Dhabi today

Trend PK — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:54 +0000

Pakistan insist England remain a formidable cricket side and will treated as such in their upcoming one-day series in the United Arab Emirates despite recording three resounding triumphs in the Test matches. Misbah Ul-Haq s team completed a 3-nil sweep of England in the Test matches and the teams now face each other in four one-dayers and three Twenty20 internationals. Pakistan are high on confidence after their successes in the longer format but Misbah was adamant England were as dangers as ever.

British Academy Film Awards… and the winners are

Trend PK — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:19:42 +0000

TrendPK.com: British Academy Film Awards… and the winners are… “The Artist” was named the year’s best film at the Orange British Academy Film Awards, as it is expected to win again at the Academy Awards in two weeks. WINNERS ANNOUNCED The Artist wins seven BAFTAs including Best Film, Leading Actor for Jean Dujardin and Director and Original Screenplay for Michel Hazanavicius Meryl Streep wins Leading Actress Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Hugo, The Iron Lady and Senna win two BAFTAs each The Artist was named Best Film at tonight?s Orange British Academy Film Awards hosted by Stephen Fry, held at London?s Royal Opera House

What are the Stars Saying About Whitney Houston

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:51:44 +0000

By Greg Hernandez TrendPK.com: Aretha, Barbra, Cher, Janet and JLo among others on Whitney. “She had everything, beauty, a magnificent voice.

Sharon Stone Kisses Kathy Griffin at 2012 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:28 +0000

By Beck/Smith TrendPK.com: This week’s 2012 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards brought out many of Hollywood’s brightest luminaries — including Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Martin Scorsese, Kenneth Branagh, Janet McTeer, Alexander Payne and still hot Sharon Stone — adding to the elegant event’s distinction as an Awards Season Must.

Whitney Was “Fine” and in “Great Mood” says Ricky Minor, Whitney Houston’s longtime musical director

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:20:24 +0000

By Roger Friedman TrendPK.com: EXCLUSIVE Ricky Minor, Whitney Houston’s longtime musical director, tells me that he met with her on Thursday morning here at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. “She’d just been swimming.

‘The Vow’ breaks records, ‘Safe House’ opens huge

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:14:26 +0000

By Scott Mendelson TrendPK.com: Wow. Just wow.

Oscars: Could Glenn Close’s Irish win boost her Oscar profile? – AWARDS ALLEY

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:48:24 +0000

By Sean O’Connell TrendPK.com : Best Actress nominee Glenn Close could be in for a big Oscar telecast IF there are a large number of Irish voters in the Academy. The Irish certainly took to Close’s performance as a Dublin manservant in “Albert Nobbs,” rewarding the actress with the Irish Film And Television Academy’s best international actress award Saturday evening. THR reports that she topped fellow Oscar nominee Meryl Streep (“The Iron Lady”) as well as Tilda Swinton (“We Need To Talk About Kevin”) and Kirsten Wiig (“Bridesmaids”) for the top prize.

PM Gilani vows to quit if convicted

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:57 +0000

TrendPK.com ISLAMABAD: A day before his appearance in Supreme Court of Pakistan, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani vowed on Sunday that he would quit the office if convicted by the apex court over his failure to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, TrendPK reports. In his interview with Arab TV on Sunday, the PM claimed that all corruption cases against President Zardari were field on ‘political grounds’, reiterating that Zardari enjoyed immunity in the country and abroad. Turmoil is expected when Gilani will appear on Monday before the SC in contempt case hearing, facing conviction in the case after the apex court rejected his appeal

PML-Q names candidates for Senate polls

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:54 +0000

TrendPK.com LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Qaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) has announced names of candidates it is fielding in upcoming Senate elections, TrendPK reports. According to the statement issued on Sunday by the PML-Q, a PPP ally, Muhammad Hamza, Saradar Zulfiqar Khosa, Rafique Rajwana will contest on general seats.

Oscar organizers honor film science, technology

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:51 +0000

LOS ANGELES: Hosting Oscar organizers' Scientific and Technical Awards on Saturday night, actress Milla Jovovich, a veteran of effects-driven movies like the "Resident Evil" franchise, confessed she knew little about what actually goes on behind the cameras. "I'm not an expert in technology. However I will say that as an actor, I certainly benefited from the many innovations you bring to filmmaking," she told a packed ballroom of technical wizards being honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. The annual awards event is typically overshadowed by the Academy Awards, or Oscars, which will be given out on February 26 for the best film, performances, directing, writing and other film work of the year. Saturday's scientific and technical awards were reserved for honorees including Douglas Trumbull, recipient of the Gordon E. Sawyer Award for work that has "brought credit to the industry." Trumbull has been at the forefront of visual effects for decades, working on classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Blade Runner" and more recently, "The Tree of Life," a contender in this year's best film race. He spoke to the audience about rapidly changing technology in cinema and challenges facing the industry as attendance dips. "I think we can make movies that make people say, 'I'm going to go out to a movie tonight because it's so cool, it's so big, it's so grand and it's so spectacular and there's so much showmanship," said Trumbull

Osama Bin Laden told children to live in peace in the West

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:43 +0000

LONDON: Slain Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden urged his younger children to go live peacefully in the West and get a university education, his brother-in-law said in an interview published Sunday. Zakaria al-Sadah, the brother of bin Laden's Yemeni fifth wife Amal, told Britain's Sunday Times newspaper that the Saudi-born extremist believed his children "should not follow him down the road to jihad." "He told his own children and grandchildren, 'Go to Europe and America and get a good education,'" al-Sadah told the Sunday Times.

Thousands converge for DPC’s rally in Karachi

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:40 +0000

TrendPK.com KARACHI: Defence of Pakistan Council’s mass meeting was underway as thousands of supporters of the politico-religious alliance continued on Sunday pouring into the rally at Bagh-e-Qaid, TrendPK reports. Local leaders of the 44-party alliance addressed the occasion, condemning ‘foreign intervention’ in the country, possibly opening of the NATO supply and PPP-led government’s policies spawning corruption and rampant inflation. Chairman DPC Maulana Sami-ul-Haq, Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hassan, Ameer Jammad-ud-Dawah (Jud), Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, President Awami Muslim League Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Lt.Gen(R) Hameed Gul, Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan central leader, Dr

India reluctant to play inform Pakistan: Ashraf

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:37 +0000

TrendPK.com KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf feels the Indian cricket board is reluctant to play with Pakistan due to national team’s recent success.

Zardari calls key meeting as PM braces for court appearance

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:34 +0000

TrendPK.com ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also Pakistan Peoples Party’s Co-Chairman, has called meeting of the party’s Core Committee in the Presidency on Sunday evening to mull over the situation arising from PM Gilani’s contempt of court case, TrendPK reports. Sources said among other headaches for the government, senior party leader would discuss in the meeting Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani’s appearance in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday. Accompanied by ANP and MQM allies, Gilani will appear in the apex court for hearing at which he faces indictment for contempt of court over his refusal to request the reopening of corruption cases against his party boss, President Asif Ali Zardari. Earlier today, in his interview with Arab TV, Gilani vowed to quit if convicted by the apex court.

People being misled in the name of change: Governor Khosa

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:30 +0000

TrendPK.com LAHORE: Punjab Governor Latif Khosa on Sunday said that some people were misleading the nation in the name of change. Addressing a large public gathering in Sialkot today (Sunday), Governor Khosa said the real change was brought about by late PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Speaking on this occasion, Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan said conspiracies are being hatched against the PPP government from the very first day

Calm Dhoni takes India home after Gambhir heroics

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:26 +0000

ADELAIDE: Gautam Gambhir's 92 at the top and some smart batting by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the finish helped India chase down a 270-run target against Australia in Adelaide on Sunday for their second win in the triangular series. The visitors, needing 13 runs in the last over, reached the mark with four wickets in hand and two balls to spare, aided by a huge straight six by Dhoni who remained unbeaten on 44 to see India through. Clint McKay, the most successful bowler for Australia on Sunday with three for 53, made it easier for the Indians by bowling a no-ball in the last over. Gambhir, who was rested against Sri Lanka in India's last match, was drafted in for Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday as part of India's rotation policy. Left-handed Gambhir laid the foundation for India, stitching together two fifty-run stands with fellow opener Virender Sehwag (20) and later with Rohit Sharma (33) for the third wicket. Suresh Raina (30-ball 38) and Dhoni then added 61 runs for the fifth wicket before Raina fell with India still needing 31 runs for victory. Ravindra Jadeja also departed soon but Dhoni, known for his calm demeanour on the field, stayed till the end to ensure there were no further hiccups. Earlier, solid half centuries from David Hussey (72) and debutant Peter Forrest (66) took Australia to 269 for eight after captain Michael Clarke opted to bat after winning the toss. The hosts, who had won both their earlier matches in the tournament, lost openers Ricky Ponting and David Warner within the first 10 overs. Clarke was also dismissed trying to boost the run rate after making a brisk 38, which reduced Australia to 81 for three wickets. Forrest and Hussey then added 98 runs for the fourth wicket to lay a solid foundation and Australia looked set for a 300-plus score from there. But India pulled things back with some tight bowling and quick wickets in the last 10 overs to restrict Australia to a smaller total. All-rounder Daniel Christian's run out, one of the three in the innings, in the 48th over also robbed Australia of some vital momentum in the closing overs. India play Sri Lanka at the same venue in the fifth match of the triangular series on Tuesday. AGENCIES

Explosion at Peshawar police check post

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:23 +0000

TrendPK.com PESHAWAR: Tension prevailed in Hayatabad after an explosion heard at a police check post on Sunday.

PM Gilani says charges against president "politically motivated"

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:18 +0000

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, in an interview broadcast on Saturday, said corruption charges against Pakistan's president were "politically motivated" and that the president had immunity as head of state. In the wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera television, he also criticized U.S. drone attacks on militants near the Afghan border as counterproductive and said Pakistan never authorized them. Pakistan, he said, backed any Afghan-led peace plan to establish peace in the neighbouring country and in no way supported Taliban insurgents. Gilani's statements were aired on the eve of a hearing at which the premier faces indictment for contempt of court over his refusal to request the reopening of corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the premier's Pakistan People's Party (PPP). "There had been a lot of cases against him, and they were all politically motivated," Gilani said, referring to Zardari. "He has got immunity

PML-N announces candidates for senate elections

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:14 +0000

TrendPK.com LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced its candidates for senate elections, TrendPK reported on Sunday.

Mother of six brutally beaten to death in Multan

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:11 +0000

TrendPK.com MULTAN: A mother of six was found beaten to death by her in-law in Multan on Sunday, police say. According to reports, Shamshad Bibi, a resident of Budhla Sunnat area, was severely beaten by her in-laws with wooden sticks before being strangled to death. The police said her dead body was sent to a government hospital for post mortem.

Tunis to host meeting on Syria on Feb. 24

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:07 +0000

CAIRO: Tunisia will host a meeting of the "Friends of Syria" which will group nations seeking to build an international agreement on how to end violence in Syria, Arab ministers said on Sunday. "I welcome Tunisia's invitation for this international conference on Feb. 24. I think it will be a good opportunity to try to create a clear international direction to help the Syrian people to exit the crisis.

Saif Gaddafi to be moved to Tripoli, then tried

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:59:02 +0000

TRIPOLI: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son and one-time heir apparent of toppled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, will be moved to a Tripoli prison within two months and then face trial, the chairman of Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) said on Sunday.

White House: Matter of time before Assad falls

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:59 +0000

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama's chief of staff says it's only a matter of time before the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad collapses. Jacob Lew says the U.S. and its allies have brought "serious financial pressure" on Syria and that Assad's government is "feeling it." While the violence continues as rebels try to topple Assad, Lew says the transition "from tyranny to democracy is very hard." Lew says the Syrian people "have to handle this in a way that works in Syria." Lew tells "Fox News Sunday" that "the brutality of the Assad regime is unacceptable and has to end." He says the U.S.

Chinese envoy visits Tehran for nuclear talks

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:56 +0000

TEHRAN: A senior Chinese diplomat arrived in Tehran on Sunday to discuss Iran's nuclear programme, amid differences between China and the West over how to resolve the dispute it has caused. The semi-official ISNA news agency said China's assistant foreign minister, Ma Zhaoxu, met a member of the Supreme Council of National security, Ali Baqeri, for talks on Iran's stalled nuclear talks with six world powers, as well as bilateral ties. The agency quoted Ma as saying China was interested in accelerating talks between Iran and the P5+1 group, comprising the United States, France, Germany, China, Russia and Britain. Iran says its nuclear programme is to meet its energy and medical needs. Western nations suspect it has military aims. China has repeatedly said that the only way to resolve the issue is through dialogue and cooperation. Tensions rose last month when EU leaders agreed to embargo Iranian oil and put in place further measures against Iran's central bank. China is one of the largest users of Iranian oil, buying around one fifth of total exports. The EU is also a major consumer and member states have until July to find alternative sources. ISNA earlier quoted Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi as saying President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would soon visit China.

DFC opposes resumption of NATO supply

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:51 +0000

TrendPK.com KARACHI: Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has said that no compromise will be accepted on national security and resumption of NATO supplies. Speaking at Difia Pakistan Conference in Karachi Sunday, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (S) Maulana Sami ul Haq stressed on the need to rescue Pakistan from the clutches of foreign supremacy and religious, and ethnic prejudiced

PM Gilani hints he’ll step down if convicted

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:46 +0000

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani who is scheduled to appear before the Supreme Court to face contempt of court charges tomorrow, hinted that he will step down if the court found him guilty. The Supreme Court on February 10 rejected PM Gilani’s appeal, seeking to withdraw contempt of court charges, which the apex court leveled against him.

PML-N announces candidates for Senate polls

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:43 +0000

According to announcement released by the PML-N, M Hamza, Zulfiqar Khosa, Zafarullah and Rafiq Rajwana would be candidates on general seats while Ishaq Dar has been nominated for technocrat seat. As far as the seat for minority is concerned, Kamran Michael would be party candidate while Nuzhat Sadiq would be candidate for women seat.

Tri series: India beat Australia by 4 wickets

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:39 +0000

Indian captain M.S. Dhoni again proved the man for the occasion as he lifted his side to an extraordinary win over Australia by four wickets in their tri-series one-day international in Adelaide on Sunday. Australia made 269-8 after winning the toss and electing to bat, but India replied with their best ever run chase at the Adelaide Oval to win with two balls to spare.

PTI’s tsunami cannot be stoppped: Imran

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:36 +0000

While addressing party workers in Karachi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan said that Pakistan would be made a developed country and people would come here in search of jobs. Due to mismanagement of party workers, Imran Khan could not address more than three minutes and left the venue leaving the meeting incomplete. The main reason of mismanagement is said to be hue and cry of party workers who misbehaved with media men who ultimately boycotted the ceremony

Jails not new for PPP ‘Jialas’, says Firdous

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:31 +0000

While addressing the inauguration ceremony of NADRA office and the passport office at a village Kobey in the suburb of Sialkot, Minister for Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said that accountability, penalty and prize are the rights of the masses. The PPP stands first among giving sacrifices for the sake of democracy, she said. She expressed that the government is taking concrete steps to overcome energy and gas crisis.

DPC to protest outside parliament on Feb 20

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:25 +0000

Defence of Pakistan Council, in its Karachi rally on Sunday, passed resolutions of immediate recovery of missing persons, ending target killing in Karachi, instantaneous arrest of criminals involved in target killings and decrease in petrol prices. The Council also announced to hold a protest rally outside parliament in Islamabad on February 20 against government policies

S Africa to release new notes bearing Mandela’s pic

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:21 +0000

The complete series of South African bank notes will bear Nelson Mandela s image, the country s president said on the 22nd anniversary of the anti-apartheid leader s release from prison. "With this humble gesture, we are expressing our deep gratitude as the South African people, to a life spent in service of the people of this country and in the cause of humanity worldwide," president Jacob Zuma said at the central bank offices.

Malik for tight security on PM presence on Monday

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:18 +0000

Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani would appear before the Supreme Court to face contempt allegation leveled against him. A high-level meeting was held in Islamabad where Rehman Malik, while chairing the meeting, directed the administration to arrange for different route for masses. He also directed the IG Islamabad to arrange security measures at the precinct of court in accordance with the suggestions of the Supreme Court.

Efroze officials knew toxicity of Isotab, says report

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:11 +0000

The report said that owners of Efroze Pharmaceuticals knew on 29th September, 2011 that Isotab’s Batch No. J93 was faulty however; the company reportedly expressed negligence and continued supply of toxic medicine. Efroze Pharma’s Plant Manger Shakeel Ahmad had told the management regarding problem in the medicine on October 4 but they did not noticed, the report said.

Pakistan amid troubled waters, says Altaf

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:29 +0000

TrendPK.com LONDON: Quaid MQM Altaf Hussain has said that Pakistan is surrounded by dangers, praying, “Allah bless Pakistan,” reports TrendPK on early Sunday. Altaf was addressing the Mehfil-e-Milaad-e-Mustafa (SAWW) here. Hussain said he would not speak of politics given the spiritual importance and holiness of this gathering. “People do not have time to practice Islamic teachings today,” Altaf rued, praying that Allah might bless Muslim Ummah with will to follow Islamic guidelines.” Allah showers blessings upon those who arrange or attend gatherings of Zikr-e-Mustafa SAWW, Altaf maintained, praying that Allah might save Pakistan from the menace of terrorism

Two killed in Jacobabad firing

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:25 +0000

Two killed in Jacobabad firing TrendPK.com JACOBABADL: At least two people were killed including a woman in an incident of firing here late on Saturday night, reports TrendPK.

Baluchistan is on fire – report

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:22 +0000

TrendPK.com QUETTA: It is time to through light upon the troubled situation existing in Baluchistan province. The latest news from the center is that internal and external elements both have substantially contributed to maximize catastrophes of the ill-fated province, that is striving on a number of fronts at a time, reports TrendPK.

South African bank notes to bear Mandela’s image

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:17 +0000

PRETORIA: Nelson Mandela's face will feature on all South Africa's bank notes to honor the former president's role in fighting apartheid, President Jacob Zuma said Saturday. The announcement coincides with the 22nd anniversary of Mandela's release from prison after serving 27 years in jail for his opposition to white-only rule

Award-winning singer Whitney Houston found dead

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:13 +0000

LONDON: Grammy-winning pop legend and actress Whitney Houston was found dead in Beverly Hills, police said. She was 48

Communist world back in new German film

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:10 +0000

BERLIN: The oppressive world of Communist East Germany was brought back to life in a haunting new film called "Barbara" at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, the first of three German productions in the main competition. A fictional tale of a young doctor banished to the East German provinces because she requested to move to West Germany, the film set in 1980 is a sedate portrait of the Communist country nine years before it imploded when the Berlin Wall fell

Quetta: Five killed in road mishap near Chaman

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:07 +0000

TrendPK.com QUETTA: At least five people, a child among them, were killed in a road accident near Chaman, the Pak-Afghan border town, in wee hours of Sunday, TrendPK reports. Officials said a Corolla car, carrying six people, was travelling to Quetta from Chaman town when it collided head-on with a dumper at Quetta-Chamman highway.

Defence of Pakistan Council all set for big Karachi show

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:04 +0000

TrendPK.com KARACHI: Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC), the alliance of 44 politico-religious parties, is all set for a mammoth rally on Sunday, expecting thousands of its supporters at Karachi’s Bagh-e-Qaid (the mausoleum of Qaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah), TrendPK reports. The same venue has been used by cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (Fazl Ur Rehman) and former president Pervez Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), drawing thousands of activists to gain political momentum in the current uncertain scenario ahead of general elections

Australia 269-8 vs India in fourth ODI

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:01 +0000

SYDNEY: Australia made 269 for eight wickets in the fourth match of the triangular series against India at Adelaide on Sunday. Australia captain Michael Clarke won the toss and opted to bat.

Kidnappers kill abducted son of martyred DSP

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:58 +0000

TrendPK.com KARACHI: Kidnappers have killed 12-year-old son of martyred DSP Nawaz Ranjha, four days after he was kidnapped from his home in Karachi, TrendPK reports. Police on Sunday arrested the four abductors who confessed to killing the teenager Zaheen and kidnapping him from Gulistan-e-Jauhar No 8 on Feb 8

Al-Qaeda leader voices support for Syria uprising

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:54 +0000

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has voiced his support for the Syrian uprising in a new video message released on jihadist forums, US website monitors said Sunday. In the video titled "Onwards, Lions of Syria", Zawahiri criticised the Syrian regime for crimes against its citizens, and praised those rising up against the government, the SITE Intelligence Group said.

Tri-Series: Hussey, Forrest lift Australia to 269

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:51 +0000

Half-centuries for David Hussey and debutant Peter Forrest helped Australia make 269 for eight from their 50 overs in the tri-series one-day international against India in Adelaide Sunday. India controversially rested champion batsman Sachin Tendulkar under their rotation policy, denying the 38-year-old another chance to score his long-awaited 100th international century. Forrest and Hussey put on 98 for the fourth wicket to vindicate captain Michael Clarke s decision to bat after winning the toss

Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian in Gaza

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:47 +0000

A Palestinian in Gaza died early Sunday after being wounded in a series of retaliatory Israeli airstrikes, Gaza medical sources said.

Defence of Pakistan Conference begins in Karachi

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:42 +0000

DPC is holding conference against US drone attacks, NATO aggression and MFN status to India.

Anand Sharma heads for Pakistan to boost trade ties

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:37 +0000

The largest Indian business delegation to Pakistan, consisting of some 150 members and led by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma, will take part in a series of events, including an "India Show" in Lahore, over four days starting Monday.

Heavy snowfall in Murree

Trend PK — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:12:34 +0000

Met office has advised the tourists not to visit Murree today as more snowfall in expected. During last 24 hours widespread rain/snow occurred in different parts of the country. The Met officials predicted that fresh wave of snowfall will be continued for next two day.