Guilty Thief Returns $800 From 1980s Michigan Burglary (VIDEO)
A burglar expressing guilt about stealing $800 from a western Michigan store three decades ago has repaid the money, plus some interest.The anonymous thief sent a note and $1,200 in…
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Cost of living doubles in five years
As government is highlighting its achievements made during the last five years, the cost of living has almost doubled instead of showing any decline. While the consumers saw a 100…
Afridi working on new tactics to counter South Africa
The new rules in one-day international cricket have made it difficult for slow bowlers, Pakistan’s experienced leg-spinner Shahid Afridi said on Monday. The former Pakistan captain has 348 victims in…
UN blames rise in violence against Afghan women on culture
Violence linked to culture was the main reason for a 20 per cent rise in deaths and injuries of females in Afghanistan last year, UN special envoy to Afghanistan Jan…
Attacks in Baghdad kill 23 ahead of invasion’s anniversary
A dozen car bombs and suicide blasts tore into Shia districts in Baghdad and south of the Iraqi capital on Tuesday, killing more than 50 people on the 10th anniversary…
Bipasha went through hell during ‘Aatma’ shoot
Suparn Verma’s upcoming venture ‘Aatma’ blends elements of domestic violence with horror and the director says lead actress Bipasha Basu went through hell emotionally while shooting the film. ‘Aatma’ has…
Barcelona happy with Messi, Villa double act
Barcelona assistant manager Jordi Roura was delighted at the understanding shown between Lionel Messi and David Villa as they combined for all of Barca’s goals in the 3-1 win over…
Qatar to help boost Pakistan football
The 2022 World Cup host Qatar will provide technical and professional assistance to Pakistan to help develop football in the country, an official said on Monday. Despite being a popular…
Pakistan Musharraf’s party plans ‘historic welcome’ amid calls for arrest
Pakistani lawmakers on Monday repeated their call for former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to be arrested and tried for treason on his return home from self-imposed exile in Dubai. Meanwhile,…
Fielding: Pakistan are 20 years behind South Africa
In Michael Lewis’ book ‘Moneyball’, the author talks about the eye test: The idea that professional sport experts and scouts look for that which reaffirms their preconceived notions, rather than…
Asia’s defence spending overtakes Europe’s: report
Asia’s defence spending overtook Europe’s for the first time last year, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said on Thursday, reflecting China’s military rise and shrinking European economies. In…
Hackers post ‘private data’ of Michelle Obama, FBI head
US authorities were investigating Tuesday after hackers posted personal financial data belonging to First Lady Michelle Obama, the head of the FBI and several A-list celebrities online. Hackers using a…
Hafeez Misbah Bhai Bhai
Pakistan’s Twenty20 captain Mohammad Hafeez rubbished rumours of a rift between himself and ODI and Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and called upon the media in the country to act responsibly. Hafeez…
US law forbids oil and gas deals with Iran
A US law, that the State Department says can be used against Pakistan if it finalises the gas pipeline deal, forbids any major investment in Iran’s energy sector. The Comprehensive…
Badami Bagh tragedy: HRCP finds police, admin responsible
In its preliminary report after a fact-finding mission to the Joseph Colony in Badami Bagh, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has held the police and the provincial administration…
Suspended Watson wants to play for Australia again
Suspended Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is determined to play for his country again and dismissed on Tuesday suggestions that he had a poor relationship with captain Michael Clarke. Watson was…
Musharraf to return to Pakistan on March 24, says aide
Pakistan’s former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf will return home on March 24 after nearly four years of self-imposed exile in Dubai, his press aide said on Tuesday, in time…
Japan extracts ‘fire ice’ gas from seabed
Japan said on Tuesday that it had successfully extracted methane hydrate, known as ” fire ice”, from its seabed, possibly unlocking many years’ worth of gas for the resource-starved country. …
Clashes, blasts mark Bangladesh opposition protest
Several bombs exploded in Bangladesh’s capital and police clashed with protesters Tuesday as opposition leaders enforced a daylong, nationwide general strike over police intimidation. Witnesses and news reports said…
India hands Pakistan second successive defeat
Pakistan suffered their second successive defeat in the Azlan Shah Cup and faced the prospect of finishing at the bottom half of the table after their 3-1 loss to India…
Salman to head to US for medical check-up
It’s been quite some time since Salman Khan underwent the surgery to treat his nerve disorder, trigeminal neuralgia. However, his medical check-up for the same has been long overdue, thanks…
Gunmen kill district election commissioner in Quetta
Armed gunmen on Tuesday shot dead a senior local election official in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, police said, days before parliament is due to dissolve ahead of general…
Lahore arson: Christian leaders say residents had been receiving threats
Even as one considers the possibility of a property issue being the real motive behind the recent mob attack in Lahore’s Joseph Colony, representatives of the Christian community have not…
Attack on Christians: HRW demands action against religious militants
Pakistan’s government should immediately take legal action against Islamist militant groups and others responsible for threats and violence against minorities and other vulnerable groups, Human Rights Watch demanded on Saturday…
Pakistan, Iran break ground on pipeline project
Despite strong opposition from the US and warnings of economic sanctions, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinijad on Monday officially inaugurated construction work of a delayed…
U.S., South Korea begin military exercises as North ends armistice
A new joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States began Monday amid heightened tensions across the region. In a sign of crumbling relations, North Korea refused to…
Pakistan’s chance to hit back
Pakistan have a chance to hit back after a trouncing in the Test series when they meet South Africa in the first of two Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Friday….
At least five killed in Karachi violence
At least five persons, including a woman and a member of a religious organisation, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on Tuesday, DawnNews reported. An activist of…
Janet Jackson says she has married Qatari billionaire
Singer Janet Jackson said on Monday that she married her Qatari businessman boyfriend last year, quashing media reports of upcoming nuptials. Jackson, 46, the younger sister of the late singer…
Microsoft added to hacker hit list
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 22, 2013 - Microsoft joined Facebook and Apple on Friday on the list of US technology titans targeted in recent cyberattacks. “As reported by Facebook and Apple, Microsoft…
“Chashme Baddoor ” Ali Zafar Shines again
The remake of the cult 1980s film “Chashme Buddoor” has the soul of the original but has been tailored to today’s Indian audiences, lead actor Ali Zafar said. “Chashme Baddoor”…
I will leave on my own terms: Afridi
Pakistan’s under-scrutiny all-rounder Shahid Afridi Saturday vowed to play on his own terms and quit on his own terms after being given a possible last chance to improve his performance…
Pakistan openers shine again
Opening batsmen Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed shared their second century partnership of the match as the touring Pakistanis built a big lead on the third day of their four-day…
Govt to announce election date within 10 days
The government on Sunday said it would aim to announce a date for a general election within 10 days, following talks with a cleric who led a mass four-day protest…
NAB hands over Kamran Faisal’s employment record to police
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has handed over Kamran Faisal’s employment record to police investigation team, Geo News reported Sunday. NAB has cancelled weekly holidays of its officials in order to…
Kamran Faisal’s cellular data reaches SC table
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has received the deceased National Accountability Bureau (NAB) assistant director Kamran Faisal’s cellular phone data from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). According to a PTA spokesman,…
Kamran Faisal case: Initial report lodged with SC
Police in the federal capital have lodged the initial report of its investigation into National Accountability Bureau (NAB) official, Kamran Faisal’s suspicious death with Supreme Court of Pakistan, Geo News…
Shahzeb murder case: Shahrukh Jatoi sent to juvenile jail
Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sent Shahrukh Jatoi, key accused in Shahzeb murder case, to juvenile jail till January 29, Geo News reported. The medical tests to verify the age, have…
Eyewitnesses say Shahrukh Jatoi shot Shahzeb Khan
Two more witnesses identified Siraj Talpur, Sajjad Talpur and Ghulam Mustafa Lashari in front of the Judicial Magistrate South on Friday. The eye witnesses in their statement said Shahzeb was…
