China to give Pakistan 50 JF-17 aircrafts

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani met his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao on Wednesday.

Both Gilani and Jiabao discussed bilateral relations, strategic matters and host of other issues, including Abbottabad operation. The two leaders also discussed Abbottabad operation and its after affects on the regional situation.

According to media reports, China will give 50 JF-17 aircraft to Pakistan on emergency basis.

The two prime ministers agreed in principle to enhance volume of trade between the two countries and launching development projects in Pakistan.

Earlier, Jiabao received Gilani and his team members on their arrival at the Great People’s Hall. An active contingent of the Chinese Army presented guard of honour to the visiting PM.

Brazil fashion week kicks off

SAO PAULO: Despite the arrival of some of the biggest names in the fashion and entertainment world, all eyes at the Winter 2011 fashion week that kicks off here are a new runway star: model Lea T.

Representing French brand Givenchy, the Brazilian model has become a rising figure on the global fashion stage thanks to high-profile appearances on the European market in recent months.

Lea T. now returns home to grace the fashion week runway for the first time as a leading figure, promising to be one of the most photographed models at the event in the hands of famed designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.

Latin America”s top fashion event, the 30th, twice annual Sao Paulo Fashion Week promises to showcase 31 home brands, and set the stage for next winter”s collection.

Among the highlights is the runway appearance walk of top model Gisele Bundchen, the Brazilian beauty who has become the world”s top-paid model, who is set to show off the latest creations of the brand Colcci.

Also at the event is US film star Ashton Kutcher, who arrived in the country late Thursday alongwith his actress wife Demi Moore.

“I”m ready for Brazil. Is Brazil is ready for me?” Kutcher wrote on his hugely popular Twitter account ahead of his arrival here.

Billionaire heiress Paris Hilton was also expected to take to the runway to model Brazilian fashion brand Triton, and singer Christina Aguilera was set to attend to promote a new clothing bearing her name.

Sao Paulo, which has held the fashion week since in 1996, has emerged as a key fixture on the fashion calender, showcasing mold-breaking designs from Brazil”s top fashion houses Ellus, Colcci, Maria Bonita, and leading designers such as Herchcovitch, Reinaldo Lourenco and Ronaldo Fraga.

The Brazilian city”s place alongside New York, Paris and Milan as a fashion capital has also demonstrated Brazil”s growing economic power.

Latin America”s biggest economy, ranked 10th in the world, is currently expanding at nine percent on an annual basis — almost as much as the global champion China.

The event meanwhile seeks to also promote Brazil”s lagging textile industry.

The spring 2012 collection will arrive at Sao Paulo”s second fashion week this year held in June, a perennial favorite for showcasing Brazil”s famed bikini beachware.

PM Gilani claims PPP will sweep next general elections

Staff Report

RAWALAKOT: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will sweep the next general elections; the time of taking over the government without elections passed long ago, claimed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday.

The Prime Minister said, while addressing a party workers meeting in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, that some people are willing to take over the government without any elections, but the period of an overnight assault has passed.

Gilani added that PPP had always struggled against dictators, but never opted for revenge in politics.

“I advice all those who wish to take over the government that they should wait till the next general elections,” he added.

The local administration made very stern security arrangements for the visit of PM Gilani. Rawalakot was completely closed before his arrival, which created massive unrest in the local

Conan O’Brien launches new show on cable channel TBS

LOS ANGELES: Former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien returned to television on Monday, more than nine months after he lost his coveted network job, and poked fun at his downsized gig on a cable channel.

His opening monologue, predictably, revolved around his unceremonious departure from the NBC role he had coveted for years and his arrival at TBS, whose lineup includes old sitcoms like “King of Queens” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

“Welcome to my new show. It’s called ‘Conan,’” the bearded 47-year-old comic told the audience at a Burbank soundstage around the corner from his old employer. “People ask me why I named the show ‘Conan.’ I did it so I’d be harder to replace.

“This is an exciting night,” he added. “I’m really glad to be on cable … The truth is, ladies and gentleman, I have dreamed of being a talk show host on basic cable ever since I was

Karachi’s security at high alert for Dr Imran’s funeral

Staff Report

KARACHI: The security arrangements of the city have been mounted to the high alert for the arrival and funeral proceeding of Dr. Imran farooq’s body.

The Home Department of Sindh has instructed the police and rangers to make stern security arrangements on the occasion.

Following the instructions of the home department, security of all important and sensitive places has been beefed up and the police and rangers have started snap checking after increasing their movement on the roads.

Through a notification, issued by the Sindh Home Department, a 48 hours ban has been imposed on carrying arms and ammunition in the metropolis. This ban will start from today night at 12.00pm.

The CCPO of Karachi has said that all security arrangements have been finalized and a high alert has been imposed in the city to handle the arrival and burial of

Malik, Ebad review security arrangements

Staff Report

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that stringent security arrangements are being made in Karachi ahead of the arrival of Dr. Imran Farooq’s dead body from London.

Speaking to Governor Ishratul Ebad here on Friday, Rehman Malik said, “People are with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in this hour of grief.”

Interior Minister Malik and Governor Ebad expressed the resolve to crack down on land mafia, drug mafia, arms mafia and bhatta mafia operating in the province.

Malik said that PPP and MQM would work together to stabilize democracy and resolve the problems being faced by the nation. Trend Pk

Malik, Ebad review security arrangements

Staff Report

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that stringent security arrangements are being made in Karachi ahead of the arrival of Dr. Imran Farooq’s dead body from London.

Speaking to Governor Ishratul Ebad here on Friday, Rehman Malik said, “People are with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in this hour of grief.”

Interior Minister Malik and Governor Ebad expressed the resolve to crack down on land mafia, drug mafia, arms mafia and bhatta mafia operating in the province.

Malik said that PPP and MQM would work together to stabilize democracy and resolve the problems being faced by the nation. Trend Pk

Kurram Agency’s mobile phone service – Trend Pk VIDEO

With the arrival of mobile phone services in the country, Kurram Agency was also provided with the same facilities. After some time, cellular services were distorted and finally suspended completely. Khan Afzal shares with us long the ignored complains of residents of Kurram Agency. (November 1, 2010)

Kurram Agency’s mobile phone service – Trend Pk VIDEO

With the arrival of mobile phone services in the country, Kurram Agency was also provided with the same facilities. After some time, cellular services were distorted and finally suspended completely. Khan Afzal shares with us long the ignored complains of residents of Kurram Agency. (November 1, 2010)

Kurram Agency’s mobile phone service – Trend Pk VIDEO

With the arrival of mobile phone services in the country, Kurram Agency was also provided with the same facilities. After some time, cellular services were distorted and finally suspended completely. Khan Afzal shares with us long the ignored complains of residents of Kurram Agency. (November 1, 2010)

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