Lahore: 4 Arrests in connection with Taseer’s kidnapping

LAHORE: Police have apprehended four suspects accused of having involvement in the abduction of Shahbaz Taseer on Friday morning, TrendPK reported.

Arrests were made during search operation in Katchi Abadi adjacent to FC College.

Sources privy to police told TrendPK accused have alleged connections in abduction of Shahbaz Taseer.

It is to be notified here that the son, Shahbaz Taseer, the son of slain governor Punjab Salman Taseer was abducted some days ago while the victim was heading home. TrendPK

Aamir’s Khan threw impulsive bash to celebrate Delhi Belly’s success

Aamir Khan broke free of his three years of no drinking rule on Friday night …actually Saturday morning, when he threw an unscheduled impromptu party for the spectacular opening of his production Delhi Belly at his residence in Bandra.
Yes, Aamir can be unrehearsed and spontaneous too, if he wants. He proved it on Friday night with his impulsive decision to have a party and an even more impulsive decision to drink after staying away from alcohol for three years.
Says an invitee at the party, “Yes, Aamir suddenly decided to host a party for all the cast and crew of Delhi Belly at his residence. He drank for the first time in three years. Aamir had champagne and Bacardi. We were all surprised when he phoned us to come over to his house post midnight on Friday evening. We thought it’d just be a small and brief celebration for the delightful opening of our film. But the celebration went on until morning. We left at 4 am.”
Significantly the film’s official director Abhinay Deo was missing from the bash. Apparently Abhinay is in London. More importantly the Delhi Belly writer Akshat Verma who, to everyone’s surprise, has been billed as the film’s associate director in the credit titles, was openly and wholeheartedly thanked by Aamir for his contribution to Delhi Belly.
Says the invitee, “Yes, Aamir thanked everyone. But it was Akshat whom he thanked first of all. And that was not a coincidence. We could see Aamir wanted to make public Akshat’s contribution to Delhi Belly.” While every member of the Delhi Belly cast had a blast.

Libya state TV says NATO helicopter shot down

CAIRO: Libyan forces shot down a NATO helicopter in the sea off the coast of the town of Zlitan on Friday, Libyan state television said.

It quoted a military spokesman as saying it was the third aircraft to be shot down by Libyan forces since NATO began air strikes on Libya in March. There was no independent confirmation of the report. AGENCIES

Pooja Bhatt to take UTV to court owing to title row over Thank You

Even before its release this Friday (April 8), UTV Motion Pictures’ multi-starrer Thank You, directed by Anees Bazmee, finds itself in the midst of a controversy over its title. Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has been crying foul over the last few days claiming that the title Thank You belongs to her and was taken by UTV without her knowledge.

The actress has been fuming with rage and has even sent many mails to the Indian Motion Pictures’ Producers Association (IMPPA) and the Association of Motion Picture and TV Programme Producers (AMPTPP) in a bid to retain her title but her plea seems to have fallen on deaf ears.

Fed up with the loopholes in the system, Pooja now plans to take the matter to court.

Meanwhile producers UTV are confident that they have done no wrong and have all the documents in place which suggests that the title Thank You rightfully belongs to them.

One will have to wait and watch what turn this case takes in the days to come.

No nuclear plant radiation leak after quake: Japan PM

TOKYO: No radiation leaks have been detected from Japan’s nuclear power stations after a massive 8.9 magnitude quake struck the country Friday, Prime Minister Naoto Kan said.

“I ask the people to act calmly while listening carefully to information from radio and TV,” he said.

Egypt unrest: Alert as mass protests loom

Breaking News Egyptian security forces are on high alert, with thousands of people expected to join anti-government rallies after Friday prayers.

The government says it is open to dialogue but also warned of decisive measures as the fourth day of violent protests loomed.

Widespread disruption has been reported to the internet and mobile phone messaging services. There are also reports of arrests of opposition figures overnight.

The reported crackdown on the largest opposition movement, the Muslim Brotherhood, came after it said it would back the Friday protests.

On Thursday, Egyptian opposition figure and Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei returned to Cairo, promising to join the demonstrators. Overnight clashes between protesters and security forces have been reported in Suez.

KSE continues to rise

KSE witnessed bullish trend on Friday as 100-Index crossed 12,500 points level.

Business activity started with positive note, as investors neglected the deteriorated law and order situation in Karachi. Cement, fertilizer and chemical sectors witnessed brisk activity. At the end of the day, KSE closed at 12,533 points which was the highest level from last 21 months.

Malik denies report of BB murder plot at brigadier’s home

KARACHI: Federal Interior Minister has denied a report, published in a section of press, that the plot for assassination of Benazir Bhutto was hatched at a brigadier’s home, TrendPK.com reported.

Talking to mediamen at Jinnah International Airport here Friday, Malik asserted that plot was hatched at the house a terrorist whose name would be disclosed at appropriate time.

He termed the news item, published in a section of press on Friday, as baseless. He added that there is complete understanding between civil and military leadership.

Interior Minister said that legal action would be taken against the paper for publishing a fake story.

To a question, Malik said MQM is a political power and reality, adding that there should not be any doubt after a telephonic conversation between President Asif Ali Zardari and MQM Chief Altaf Hussain last night.

Momhand Agency: Forces kill 40 militants in retaliation

At least 40 militants were killed in retaliation when helicopters gunships pounded their hideouts in Mohmand Agency on Saturday.

Security forces launched a search operation in Mohmand tribal district, next to the border with Afghanistan, after co-ordinated insurgent attacks on five check posts Friday in which 11 paramilitary soldiers were killed.

At least 24 militants had already been killed in Friday’s fighting. Since yesterday Pakistani security forces helped by helicopter gunships carried out raids on suspected militant hideouts and killed 40 militants, Mohmand’s top administration official told.

A senior security official and local military officials confirmed the militant toll. The operations took place in Baizai and Lakro villages.

Toonpur director clears the air on controversies surrounding the film

With Toonpur Ka Superrhero and Tees Maar Khan slated to release this Friday, fans can only ponder over which film would rip the box-office open this week. So would Ajay’s swagger attract spectators again with him having another winning streak, or will Katrina shine in all her glory and sway the audiences with her youthfulness? Besides releasing on the same day, the films have something else in common, they both have garnered their fair share of controversies, the latest being the animation hybrid Toonpur Ka Superrhero.

The first controversy to hit TKS was that the makers on Ra. One claimed that apparently both the films have the same plot, Kireet Khurana director of the film said, “It’s possible that they might have a similar story, I don’t know what Shah Rukh’s script is about but our script is not inspired by anyone, it’s an original script.”

The second argument to hit the makers of TKS is regarding Guppy, one of the characters in the film who constantly harasses The Devtoons by breaking out into a jingle. This apparently, has not gone down well with veteran composer Bappi Lahiri who believes the character is trying to make fun of his real life personality. The singer-music composer is in fact taking legal action for defamation.

Kireet Khurana, director of the film, who was in Hyderabad, came home to find a legal notice in his inbox, appalled he said, “I don’t think that there are any marked similarities but for the record, Guppy wears an Elvis type getup and as an animator we derive inspirations from various sources. Like the lights on Guppy’s outfit has been inspired from the Amitabh Bachchan song ‘Saara Zamaana’ from the film Yaarana.” Kireet also sheds light on the characters cacophonic singing skills which is all attributed from Astrix.

“Were getting tremendous response, I got back from R Mall in Mumbai, and everywhere, kids and their families were applauding the film.” Kireet remarks excitedly waiting for the films release. “I think things are looking very good, it’s very over whelming,” says the debutant director.

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