FIA gets 4-day remand of Khurram Rasool

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ISLAMABAD: Khurram Rasool, former media coordinator of Prime Minister, was handed over to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a four-day physical remand on Monday.

FIA produced Rasool before Senior Civil Judge Mahmood Haroon after his previous three-day remand ended and sought more time for interrogation.

The FIA claimed to have found some evidence about the involvement of Rasool in a fraud of 76.50 million rupees.

The FIA said it needed more time to verify letters of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and bank account details, and requested his 7-day remand. 

The judge, however, granted four-day remand and asked FIA to reproduce the accused on February 3.

Speaking to newsmen, he said he has already declared his assets amounting Rs1.86 billion.

He said that time would prove he was innocent. TrendPK

“Angry Birds” film forthcoming

TrendPK.com: Flying birds and endangered pigs will hit the big screen soon when a film rendition of Rovio’s “Angry Birds” is produced with the help of David Maisel. The Finnish company’s game is one of the best selling mobile apps in history, with more than 250 million downloads across all platforms.

Since Disney’s acquisition of Marvel, Maisel has racked up other executive producer credits, including those for “Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Hulk,” “Thor,” and “Captain America: The First Avenger.” Said Maisel of his involvement in the “Angry Birds” project, “There has been so much chatter about an ‘Angry Birds’ movie, but it’s now real…People are interacting with these characters six inches from them each time they play, and that creates an emotional connection…It’s a global thing that’s something I’ve never seen before. It will be exciting to expand within Hollywood.”

Said Rovio CEO Mikael Hed of Maisel’s involvement, “As a Special Advisor to Rovio, David will help build the company’s entertainment strategy and transition Rovio to new areas in the entertainment business…We welcome his experience and vision as we continue broadening our entertainment production scope at Rovio.”

Sakhi Sarwar blasts: Dozens suspects held

DERA GHAZI KHAN: Police have arrested dozens of suspects for their involvement in Sakhi Sarwar shrine blasts where 50 devotees were martyred and over 100 wounded on last Sunday.

Police got initial information from Umar Fidai, who was held in connection with the blasts, and arrested dozens of men including employees of a hotel. All suspects have been taken to unidentified location for further investigation.

Umar informed police that he stayed at Al-Madina Hotal situated in Faridi Bazaar on March 28 and 29. TrendPK

The White Stripes Have Split

The White Stripes have officially called it a day. The former couple Jack and Meg White announced the news on Wednesday via the White Stripes official website. They stated, they will “make no further recordings or perform live” together as the White Stripes. Adding that there are a “myriad of reasons” and they want to “preserve what is beautiful and special about the band” they also expressed gratitude to their fans,

“Thank you for sharing this experience. Your involvement will never be lost on us and we are truly grateful.”

Formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan, their punk blues act rapidly reached international status and success. Jack gave the duo its voice and guitar sounds and Meg played drums, they recorded six studio albums together. Their last recording as the White stripes was the live album “Under the Great White Northern Lights”.

India refuses to share Samjhauta probe details with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India has refused to share details of the Samjhauhta bombing probe with Pakistan, TrendPK reported on Tuesday.

According to media reports, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the External Affairs Ministry to tell Pakistan that it cannot share details of the Samjhauta blast investigations right now, as investigations are at a preliminary stage and it would be premature.

This comes a day after Pakistan asked India to provide an early update to it on the investigations into the 2007 Samjhauta Express train bombing in the wake of RSS leader Swami Aseemanand’s confession about the involvement of Sangh activists in the attack.

India’s acting Deputy High Commissioner G V Srinivas was called to the Foreign Office by Director General (South Asia) Afrasiab Mehdi Hashmi, who said information on progress in the investigations should be provided by New Delhi “at the earliest”.

Aseemanand, 59, recently confessed to the involvement of Sangh activists in several terrorist attacks, including the bombing of the Samjhauta Express that killed as many as 68 people, including 42 Pakistan nationals.

Hajj scam: More religious ministry staff members found involved

FIA extended the circle of its investigation into the Hajj corruption case after it managed to get hands on evidence regarding the involvement of some staff members of religious affairs ministry.

According to the sources, evidence has been found, which confirmed the alleged involvement of some staff members of the religious ministry deputed in Saudi Arabia in the accommodation scam in two holy cities of Makkah and Medina.

It is also learnt that action would be taken to arrest the accused soon for which FIA would contact the Interpol. Efforts are also underway to collect more proof regarding Hamid Saeed Kazmi, ex-minister for religious affairs and secretary for religious affairs Agha Sarwar.

Esha Deol learns direction and editing on sets of Tell Me Oh Khuda

By the end of her re-launch film Tell Me Oh Khuda, Esha Deol is a skilled film technician. Says Esha, “Throughout the making of Tell Me Oh Khuda, I was learning on the job. Today I am ready to direct. But I first need to build my position as an actress.”
Says Esha, “I’ve learnt plenty on the technical side of filmmaking during Tell Me Of Khuda. But it’s a bit early for me to change lanes.”
Esha who become a bit of recluse, is ready to strike back. Her home production Tell Me Oh Khuda is being put together by Esha’s mom Hema Malini and Esha frame by frame to make sure the re-launch is just right.
While Hema confirms that Esha is indeed sitting on the film’s editing, Esha admits, “I’m helping mom out. Yeah I am sitting on the editing. Throughout Tell Me Oh Khuda, I was an assistant. I’ve learnt so much from behind the camera. Now I’m learning how to edit. So this film has been a perfect training ground for me.”
Esha doesn’t rule out the possibility of direction.
One advantage of a home production is, you can learn on the job. Esha Deol is not just the leading lady of her mother Hema Malini’s production Tell Me Oh Khuda, she’s also the assistant director and her mother’s chief technical advisor.
“I know I can direct a film anytime,” says Esha who celebrated her birthday in November with a theme party.
Says Esha, “Everyone was supposed to dress up in the 1980s style. It was great fun. Usually I am not the party-party kind. But for the last year because of my involvement with our home production, I’ve been so cut off from all my friends I just decided to re-connect with them for my birthday.”

Esha Deol learns direction and editing on sets of Tell Me Oh Khuda

By the end of her re-launch film Tell Me Oh Khuda, Esha Deol is a skilled film technician. Says Esha, “Throughout the making of Tell Me Oh Khuda, I was learning on the job. Today I am ready to direct. But I first need to build my position as an actress.”
Says Esha, “I’ve learnt plenty on the technical side of filmmaking during Tell Me Of Khuda. But it’s a bit early for me to change lanes.”
Esha who become a bit of recluse, is ready to strike back. Her home production Tell Me Oh Khuda is being put together by Esha’s mom Hema Malini and Esha frame by frame to make sure the re-launch is just right.
While Hema confirms that Esha is indeed sitting on the film’s editing, Esha admits, “I’m helping mom out. Yeah I am sitting on the editing. Throughout Tell Me Oh Khuda, I was an assistant. I’ve learnt so much from behind the camera. Now I’m learning how to edit. So this film has been a perfect training ground for me.”
Esha doesn’t rule out the possibility of direction.
One advantage of a home production is, you can learn on the job. Esha Deol is not just the leading lady of her mother Hema Malini’s production Tell Me Oh Khuda, she’s also the assistant director and her mother’s chief technical advisor.
“I know I can direct a film anytime,” says Esha who celebrated her birthday in November with a theme party.
Says Esha, “Everyone was supposed to dress up in the 1980s style. It was great fun. Usually I am not the party-party kind. But for the last year because of my involvement with our home production, I’ve been so cut off from all my friends I just decided to re-connect with them for my birthday.”

ICC Double Standard

ICC is showing double standards with different cricket boards.

ICC is taking strict actions against Pakistani player but they are showing leniency with other cricket boards. It was previously reported that many players were involved in match fixing in IPL. More then 20 players were alleged for their involvement in spot fixing. After the reports no action was taken by ICC.

IPL has cover of BCCI and ICC so it was their duty to take action for violations of code of conduct of ICC. ICC took no action against them. S Raina case is the recent case. Sri Lankan board has sent a video to ICC of S Raina’s activities. He was seen spending time with a woman who has close relations with bookies. It was again duty of ICC to investigate the matter but no actions again.

Sri Lankan cricketer Dilshan was also alleged for match fixing. A news paper claimed that he was seen with book maker during last year’s world cup. He was alleged for having links with book makers. He was also investigated by Sri Lankan Police but they haven’t found any thing against him.

ICC didn’t take any action on the cases of T Dilshan and S Raina but they are taking strict action against Pakistan. It seems to be a big controversy against Pakistan cricket.

Karachi CID arrests TTP man

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KARACHI: A team of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Monday arrested the terrorist of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan from Hub River road.

SSP CID Fayaz Khan said that the TTP man, Khadim Nabi, was held from the precincts of Mauripur police station.

Khadim Nabi hails from Khyber Agency who, during the investigation, accepted his involvement in bomb attacks on schools, police stations and law enforcement personnel.

Police said that Khadim is also involved in killings. Trend Pk

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