PML-Q supports Sunni Ittehad Council long march
November 28, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Staff Report
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid has announced its support to the long march launched by the Sunni Ittehda Council, Trend Pk reports Sunday.
The march started from Bari Imam Islamabad previous day but the Rawalpindi police subjected long march participants to baton charge and tear gas.
The workers and supporters of the long march held sit-in almost for ten hours at Sawan bridge compelling the local administration to allow them go ahead.
Sahibzada Fazal Kareem demanded the government to take immediate action against the culprits involved in the Data Darbar suicide blasts. Trend Pk
iPhone application maps happiness
Technology may not necessarily make us happier, but it can tell us when we are happiest.
A new iPhone application called Mappiness, designed by PhD student George MacKerron from the London School of Economics, maps happiness in Britain.
‘When you open it, it asks you a few questions and you agree to take part and tell it what times a day it can beep you and then from then on it beeps you – the default is twice a day – and asks you a few questions. Do you feel happy? Do you feel relaxed? Do you feel awake? I’ll say yes to all of those,’ MacKerron said.
The application matches the answers with data from the phone to develop an overview when and where people tend to be happiest.
MacKerron says the data being compiled will offer new insights into the kinds of things that make us feel better.
‘So far we’ve only had a very brief look at the data, but we found that Tuesday is in fact a slightly less happy day than either Monday or Wednesday, and is the least happy day of the week. I found that 8pm on a Saturday tends to be the happiest time. And we’ve had a quick look at happiness by area of the country. So far, Slough and the City of London have come very low down. Some places in Scotland and Dorset have come at the top of the list,’ MacKerron said.
In total, about 22,000 people have signed up for Mappiness.
iPhone application maps happiness
Technology may not necessarily make us happier, but it can tell us when we are happiest.
A new iPhone application called Mappiness, designed by PhD student George MacKerron from the London School of Economics, maps happiness in Britain.
‘When you open it, it asks you a few questions and you agree to take part and tell it what times a day it can beep you and then from then on it beeps you – the default is twice a day – and asks you a few questions. Do you feel happy? Do you feel relaxed? Do you feel awake? I’ll say yes to all of those,’ MacKerron said.
The application matches the answers with data from the phone to develop an overview when and where people tend to be happiest.
MacKerron says the data being compiled will offer new insights into the kinds of things that make us feel better.
‘So far we’ve only had a very brief look at the data, but we found that Tuesday is in fact a slightly less happy day than either Monday or Wednesday, and is the least happy day of the week. I found that 8pm on a Saturday tends to be the happiest time. And we’ve had a quick look at happiness by area of the country. So far, Slough and the City of London have come very low down. Some places in Scotland and Dorset have come at the top of the list,’ MacKerron said.
In total, about 22,000 people have signed up for Mappiness.
Sanaullah warns Babar, Rehman of Punjab entry ban
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that the entry of Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Federal Law Minister in Punjab could be banned while Governor Salman Taseer could also be put under house arrest.
Talking to Dunya News, the minister said, Both Babar and Rehman are trying to fuel sectarianism in the province, adding that, the provincial government has got evidence in this regard. Whenever both of them go to any aggrieved family for condolence after any terrorist attack, they openly term Punjab government unsuccessful and hold it responsible for the attack, a fuming law minister said. Rana alleged Taseer of doing all this by the nod of Interior Minister and federal Law Minister. Governor Taseer do such acts on the behest of Rehman Malik and Babar Awan. The minister further alleged that the statements of the trio, ensuing the Data Shrine and Karbala Gamay Shah attacks, showed that they wanted to stoke sectarianism in Punjab. In view of their nasty statements, I would call upon the Punjab government to put a ban the entry of Babar Awan and Rehman Malik in the province and put Taseer under house arrest in Muharram, the minister maintained.
Raja Riaz urges Shahbaz to take action against Sanaullah
Talking to Dunya News, PPP senior minister in Punjab Raja Riaz condemned Sanaullahs remarks and termed it immensely irresponsible. He urged CM Shahbaz to take notice of the statement as it could harm both the democratic process and Punjab government.
Flood Sweeps 200 Sindh Villages, Major Cities at Risk
August 21, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
News Trends: The worst floods in Pakistans recorded history continue to cause more death and destruction across the country. The floods once against brought destruction to District Jafar Abad in Balochistan. Whereas Sijawal tehsil in Sindh has been submerged and several katcha villages of Nawab Shah have been inundated after Moro and Dadu. Water level at Guddu and Sukkur barrages is reducing but its increasing at Kotri barrage. Floods are heading towards Hyderabad, Jamshoru, Matyari, Tandu Muhammad Khan and Thatha from Nawab Shah.
More than 200 villages in Sakrand, Mehrab Pur, Bachal Pur, Dolat Pur, Sehwan Qazi Abad and Lukki have been inundated. Tehsil Garhi Kheiru of Jacobabad is under water when two breaches occurred in Kherthar Canal and Saifullah Magsi Canal and water is heading towards Tehsil Qabu Saeed Khan. Southern Punjab cities including Muzaffargarh, Jampur, Rajanpur, Kot Mithan are once again experiencing the devastation of the floods.
Flash floods entered into the downstream of Usta Mohammad and Ghandaka, destroying mud houses and rendering thousands of people homeless. However, Usta Mohammad city remained safe because of a protection dyke. Floods further destroyed life and property of people in low-lying areas of Usta Mohammad and Ghandaka where road link and communication system have been severely disrupted. Breaches in four canals, including the Pat Feeder canal, have been plugged in a bid to save Jaffarabad areas of Dera Allah Yar and Rojhan Jamali.
According to the data released by Federal Flood Commission on Thursday at least 1556 persons have been killed and 2088 injured, while 10963 villages have been affected so far in the countrys worst flooding in 80 years. As many as 567,461 houses were either completely destroyed or partially damaged. At least 91,210 houses have been destroyed or damaged in Punjab, 211,375 in Sindh, 178,493 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 75,261 in Balochistan, 1,432 FATA, 2,820 in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and 6,870 in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. At least 1,522 relief camps have also been established in all the flood-hit areas to provide prompt relief to the affectees. The flood also affected 10,963 villages in various parts including 3,132 in Punjab, 4,295 in Sindh, 581 in KP, 2,584 in Balochistan and 371 in GB.
Meanwhile, the Indus continues to flow in exceptionally high flood level with falling trend in Guddu-Sukkur reach. It is in high flood with falling trend Taunsa and in medium flood with falling trend in Kalabagh-Chashma reach. The Indus is likely to sustain exceptionally high flood level in Guddu-Sukkur reach during next 24-48 hours. Under this scenario, inundation and riverine flooding in low lying areas of Districts Khairpur, Jacobabad, Ghotki, Sukkur, Karkana, Dadu, Nawabshah, Hyderabad and Nausheroferoze can occur. The river is flowing in medium flood with rising trend at Kotri Barrage. It is likely to attain high flood level during the next 12-24 hours, which may further rise to 500,000-600,000 cusecs during the next two to three days.
Over 300 killed in Malakand floods
SWAT: More than 300 people were killed and thousands became homeless as floods played havoc in Malakand Division.
Government sources said the number of flood victims exceed from 151 and 158 in Swat and Shangla respectively. The most affected areas included Bahrain, Madeen, Kalam, Kanju,Kabal and Mingora where more than 150 connecting and six large bridges, over 400 houses and 10 schools swept away. The supply of power and gas remained suspended in district Swat and local residents facing shortage of food items.
Rescue operation of Pakistan Army is underway in flood-hit areas and 2,500 people including tourists evacuated to safety. Free ration has been distributed in Kalam Valley.
At least 480 houses, 34 schools, six large and 28 connecting bridges, thousands of acres of agricultural land and a department of Shaheed Benazir University in upper Dir swept away in floodwaters. At least 63 people have been killed and 11 missing in the floods.
On the other hand, Dir-Kohistan, Dir-Chitral and Dir-Braval Highways remained closed for traffic.
Black box of crashed plane found: DG CAA
ISLAMABAD: Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the black box of Air Blue’s flight ED 202 which crashed on Thursday in Margalla Hills has been recovered from the crash site.
Talking to Geo News, DG CAA Junaid Ameen said cockpit voice recorder and black box of crashed have been recovered from Margalla Hills. The black box will be send to France or Germany to retrieve the data. The truth will be unveil for public at the conclusion of the investigations, he added
There were 152 people on board the ill-fated plane, which crashed just as it was getting ready to land in Islamabad. All passengers and crew on board were killed.
Rehman-Ulema meeting vows to defeat ‘conspiracies’
ISLAMABAD: Ulema from across the country who met here with Interior Minister Rehman Malik adopted a resolution against terrorism.
Talking to media after the meeting, Rehman Malik said new legislation is being introduced against banned outfits and that the federal government is working in close coordination with all the provinces including Punjab government to tackle the scourge of terrorism.
As many as 27 Ulema representing all schools of thought met with the Interior Minister.
Rehman Malik termed the deadly attacks on Data Darbar an assault on Islam and ‘our ego’. “The third force is attempting to trigger sectarian violence and execute acts of terrorism,” he added.
He warned the ‘enemies’ that the nation has complete consensus on putting an end to terrorism and that the Ulema have already issued a ‘joint fatwa’ against the suicide attacks. “The entire nation is closely united against the bids to fan sectarian violence and hatred,” he added.
The Interior Minister said the President, Prime Minister as well as Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif all are on one page for elimination of terrorism. “They (President and PM) are ready to meet wherever Shahbaz Sharif wants on the issue of terrorism,” he added.
Ulema on the occasion read out the joint resolution which condemning the Data Darbar carnage called upon the government to take effective measures for rooting out terrorism. They also called for an action against terrorists and extremist outfits. “All religious schools of thought are united against the terrorism,” they added.
The meeting also decided to hold a peace walk and that the Ulema will put forth recommendations for promotion of religious harmony in the country.
PM rates terror as biggest problem of Pakistan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said the government conducted a successful military operation; the consequences of which are quite visible to everyone, Geo News reported Saturday.
Talking to media after visiting the injured of the Data Darbar tragedy at Ganga Ram Hospital, he said the terrorists are now turning towards the cities as a result of successful operation by the military.
The operation is underway where the government writ is being challenged, he said adding the capabilities of Law-enforcers need to be enhanced.
He continued a meeting has been called on Monday to uproot the terrorism, adding the terrorism is the biggest menace country is facing.
Reacting to a question, he said, ‘Government does not believe in the politics of accusations,’ adding Federal Interior Minister Rehman A Malik has given explanation to his statement regarding Punjabi Taliban.
The PM Gilani urged the federal and provincial governments to concertedly decimate the intentions of the terrorists, adding, ‘Punjab government is our ally and how can I say for my government to resign.’
Gilani urged people to share, if they have any actionable information regarding terrorism, stressing no single political party can cope with the issue of terrorism single-handedly.
zabasearch
May 21, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
Zabasearch: Search Engine to Find People
Zabasearch is a search engine to find people through their name, telephone number and postal addresses. This people finder service searches and collates disparate information about U.S. residents. It’s search terms includes names, current and past addresses, phone numbers and birth years. There is also options for the users to query in other search engines for retrieving other data such as satellite photos of their addresses or if the person has any criminal background.
Robert Zakari and Nick Matzoks founded this website on 28th February, 2005. It ranks among top three thousands which are regularly visited by the people of America. Zabasearch is a search engine and is not a database that house, create or manage the information in the search results. It is reported to have three times more residential listings that the White Pages Phone directory.
How ZabaSearch works
ZabaSearch operates much like Spokeo or other public-records search programs. ZabaSearch uses a computer program to scour and compile publicly available information. When you enter a name into ZabaSearch, it returns the information it has compiled. Basic search results are provided for free, and extended search results are available for a fee.
What information does ZabaSearch provide?
The basic ZabaSearch search result provides an address and phone number, as well as a Google Maps view of the address. A paid ZabaSearch report includes current and former addresses, average home value, a credit report, tax resolution records, a criminal check, and information about possible neighbors and relatives. The paid ZabaSearch result is paid for through Intelius, a background-check and public information business.
