Karachi: Rangers, police patrolling likely to be increased in sensitive areas
The Sindh government, in a higher level meeting, decided to increase Rangers and police patrolling and taking targeted action on the basis of intelligence reports.
The overall law and order situation was discussed during a meeting at National Crisis Management chaired by Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
The interior minister lauded efficiency of Sindh IG and CCPO Karachi for arresting dacoits and accused of kidnapping for ransom and directed to continue action against criminal elements.
Gold price plummets by Rs. 675 per tola
After decrease in the international Gold prices, local price of the commodity also decreased by Rs. 675 per tola, News Trends reported on Wednesday.
According to Sindh Sarafa Association per tola price of Gold has reached Rs.44,900 after the decrease whereas commodity price for 10 gram has decreased by Rs. 579 to reach Rs. 38,485.
On the other hand despite decreased international Silver prices, the local Siver prices maintained their level at Rs.975 per tola. Many fluctuations are being witnessed in the global Gold prices.
Aishwarya Rules out Being in Competition With Contemporaries
October 31, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Entertainment
Indian star actor Aishwarya Rai has ruled out being in competition with the contemporaries, saying that she does not believe in the No. 1 race.
Talking to the media in Mumbai the star actor said that she has never indulged in the No. 1 race of actors and neither is there any comparison of her with Kareena Kapoor. She also said that she started her big-screen career in a marvelous manner and the only aim of her is to work to her level best to entertain the viewers and fans.
Gilani urges army to get ready for challenges
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy’s war game Shamsheer-i-Behr IV has begun on Monday.
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani while addressing the inaugural function said Pakistan wants peace but army must be ready to take on challenges. Pakistan Navy is custodian of Pakistan’s territorial waters and these exercises will help to plan naval defence strategy in future, he added.
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrartul Ibad, Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman were also present at this occasion.
Commander ISAF Gen. Petraeus calls on Gen. Kayani
ISLAMABAD: Commander of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan General David Petraeus called on Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters on Monday.
It was his first visit to Pakistan after assuming command of the ISAF.
Both the military commanders discussed matters of professional interest and expressed satisfaction over the level of cooperation between the two forces.
World stock markets fall despite Wall Street gains
July 7, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
LONDON: World markets retreated Wednesday after a disappointing survey of the U.
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Cruise, Diaz promote Knight and Day in Brazil
July 7, 2010 by Trend PK
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RIO DE JANEIRO: Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz breezed through Rio de Janeiro to promote their latest film, Knight and Day.
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Zardari, Hu Jintao reaffirm strategic partnership
July 7, 2010 by Trend PK
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BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Wednesday reaffirmed at the highest level to strengthen strategic relationship between the two countries, increase the level of economic cooperation by an order of magnitude and take concrete measures to further bring their peoples closer.
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soccer world cup
June 8, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
ESPN betting US soccer fans want more World Cup
NEW YORK — Knowledgeable U.S. soccer fans — it’s not an oxymoron.
ESPN is making a huge investment in World Cup coverage, paying $100 million for the rights to the 2010 and 2014 tournaments, based on the conviction that not only do Americans know the beautiful game, they want all they can get.
The 2006 tournament on ESPN and ABC drew the largest audiences for a World Cup outside the United States. But research afterward showed the network could do more to show fans it’s taking the sport seriously.
Now the network is trying to do just that, and to attract even more viewers, despite the time zone challenges of this year’s event in South Africa, which is six hours ahead of New York and nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
“The simple math of ratings, if you can take that audience and get them to watch for a longer period of time, it has the same effect as growing the number of viewers,” said Jed Drake, executive producer for ESPN’s World Cup coverage. “We really have targeted our presentation now for a knowledgeable soccer audience.”
The same network that drew criticism for calling 20 matches from U.S. studios four years ago is putting together a staff of 300 people to produce the event in South Africa. ESPN has hired British announcers and plans 65 hours of live studio programming from Johannesburg.
“We have a production plan that we think is up to the level of ambition of this event with a great group of commentators that we’ve assembled, a broadcast operation that is far and away the biggest we’ve ever amassed outside of the U.S.,” Drake said.
The ESPN compound at the International Broadcast Center in Johannesburg is massive, dwarfing that of any other operation. A large bullpen is filled with editors and writers, with more than a dozen big-screen TVs on the walls. There are four editing suites and three control rooms, the largest of which has 10 high-definition screens that show everything ESPN is doing.
“You look at the footprint of this facility and we are, shall we say, quite large,” Drake said. “It’s just part of the commitment. You only do something at this level with the best equipment and the best people.”
ESPN also has an expansive set overlooking the Soccer City stadium, where “SportsCenter” will be broadcast live, and an open-air patio that can be the site for live reports for “Good Morning America” or one of ABC’s other shows. ESPN and ABC are owned by The Walt Disney Co.
Former national team captain John Harkes, who will work as a commentator on all of the U.S. team’s games, said Americans have learned to watch soccer differently in recent years, and that knowledge will influence how they follow this World Cup.
Rescue operation restores in Hunza
GILGIT BALTISTAN: Rescue activities for affectees of Attaabad lake will likely gain momentum as weather became clear today after several days of rains and winds.
Helicopter service will resume today which was postponed on Wednesday due to bad weather. However, sunny weather has speed up the melting process of glaciers, which will likely raise the water level in the lake. Currently, the level of water in Attabad Lake is over 364 feet.
