Blast At Colombia Coalmine Kills Eight And Traps Dozens

Updates by Nomijee : A blast at a coalmine in Colombia has killed at least eight miners and left at least 70 trapped underground, officials say. ,br. The explosion happened at the San Fernando mine in Amaga in Antioquia province. Officials say there is little likelihood of finding survivors.

“To be honest there is not much [hope], very little, practically none,” Luz Amanda Pulido, a national disaster official, told local radio. The blast happened when miners were changing shift, officials said.

For that reason, the exact number of people inside the mine was unclear, they said. Rescuers were trying again to access to the mine on Thursday morning.

It is not yet clear what caused the blast but officials said there may have been a build-up of gases. Colombia is one of the world’s largest coal exporters.

Faisal Shahzed Faces 10 Terrorism Charges

The main suspect of botched car bombing in New York’s Times Square Faisal Shahzed was charged in a 10-count indictment.

The US Defense Ministry has stated that Shahzad was trained in Pakistan by Tehrik-e-Taliban operatives.

American Attoreny Journal Eric Holder has also informed that Pakistani Talibans helped Shahzad to plan attack on America.

It is pertinent to mention that several charges against Shahzad carry life sentences if he is convicted.

Nirpama Rao To Visit Pakistan On June 24

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirpama Rao would visit Pakistan next week on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart.

Foreign Office spokesperson Abdul Basit told media that the two dignataries would meet on June 24.

All the outstanding issues between the two countries would likely to be taken up in the scheduled meeting.

It merits to mention that an impasse was formed in the dialogue process between the two countries since the Mumbai attacks for which India held Pakistan responsible.

Ever since, India termed terrorism issue resolution as a condition for resumption of talks with Pakistan.

Blast On Rail Track In Quetta, Two Hurt

QUETTA: An explosion at railway track in Darakhshan area of Quetta on Saturday morning damaged two feet portion of the track.

Faisalabad bound Chiltan Express, which had departed from Quetta, had to pass the area at that time but according to railway officials the train has been unscathed. The railway has sent relief teams to the area, sources added.

PM Gilani Says Not Against Saraiki Province

TrendsPK: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that he is not against the Saraiki province and the matter would be mulled over at a proper time.

Addressing a ceremony in Circuit House Multan after inaugurating different projects, he said that elections defeaters should wait for their turn and consensus is imperative for Kalabagh Dam.

He said that term of BA degree was finalized to keep people away from the Parliament. The PM said that the people who call the Parliament a rubber stamp, ‘we are taking them along.’

He said that terrorists have damaged the image of Islam.

He also announced to establish a science and technology university in South Punjab whereas women and cadet college was inaugurated. The PM also inaugurated projects of two roads.

Mohtarma’s Birth Anniversary Being Celebrated Today

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will celebrate the 57th birth anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. The main ceremony to pay homage to slain Chairperson of Pakistan Peoples Party Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto will take place in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Naudero.

After recitation of Holy Quran, the prominent poets, intellectuals and leaders of the party will participate in the moot to pay tribute to Shaheed Benazir.

The party leaders, activists and people belonging to various walks of life will donate blood in large numbers.

Several cities have also been decorated with banners, poster, hoardings and flags of Pakistan People’s Party.

Times Square Suspect Pleads Guilty ’100 Times’

Faisal Shahzad has pleaded guilty to the failed Times Square car bomb attempt, warning of more attacks on the US because of its occupation of Muslim countries.

Pakistani-American Shahzad was presented to a court in New York where he admitted all charges against him, adding he wanted “to plead guilty and 100 times more” to let the US know, explaining that his motivation was the US occupation of Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.

He also warned the US to halt drone attacks against Pakistan and Yemen otherwise face the threats of further retaliation. In a reply to a question he said that the US is killing children in Afghanistan.

Shahzad added that he prepared the car bomb to cause maximum damage and he continued to wait for the device to explode. Shahzad admitted that he had recently received bomb-making training in Pakistan. He also admitted that he had individually planned the bomb plot and took help from no one else.

Pakistan Not Bound to US Sanctions on Iran

News Trends: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is not bound by US sanctions on Iran vis-à-vis Iran-Pakistan pipeline, however added that the embargoes would be respected, if imposed by the UN.

Addressing parliamentary members at a luncheon in Islamabad, Gilani called upon all the institutions to work within their ambit. He rubbished the notion about confrontation between the government and judiciary.

He said all the members of parliament are law makers and not law breakers.

He asserted that all the resources are being used to meet the challenges of terrorism, inflation, unemployment and loadshedding.

Sony Dash

As you know father’s day is approaching. And you must be thinking that what to buy for your dear father and how to make him surprised. It is a common problem faced by everyone having father. And it is great pleasure and blessing to have father and to get chance to give him a memorable gift.
Here is a suggestion for you. what do you think about Sony Dash.
The Sony Dash is a simplified laptop without a keyboard. It’s basic function is to browse the internet. It has a lot functions and applications to enjoy the media. One can also enjoy a calendar and personalized alarm, which is many times better than an ordinary alarm clock.
The Dash is gaining popularity and becoming most favorite choice as a Father’s Day gift, according to TPI News. It is really a new and amazing gift, which surely be appreciated and liked by the fathers.
The user can access to over 1,000 free apps with a touch of the finger. The user must be entertained by the online services such as music and viral videos, which are viewable on the vibrant 7 inches LCD screen. Internet radio and MP3s can also be enjoyed with the help of stereo speakers or headphones.
So, Sony Dash is complete enjoyable and entertaining package, to present to your father on father’s day, to make your father happy and surprised.

Ufc 115 Results

Chuck Liddell has shown best performance in several years. But now ended up with flat on his back. Rich Franklin faced many hard shots from Chuck Liddell but even then he did not drop down.

Liddell gave a high kick and snapped Franklin’s left arm but Franklin stayed in the game.

The both champions were giving best performance but as it is reality of life, anyone has to lose the game so Liddell dropped and lost at the end of the game.

The two players met in the headliner of UFC 115, as they are former UFC champions. Both men came out kicking, with Liddell got the advantage. Franklin shot in and got stuffed. Liddell kicked to the head and another to the body. Franklin hit the inside of Chunk’s thigh.

Franklin give a hard left hook, then they had a hard exchange and Liddell took Franklin down. Franklin got up and cut Liddell. Franklin give another combo to Chuck.

Then liddell staggered Franklin with a big right. Liddell gave some more hard shots. Chunk scored with some hard shots but Franklin won and knocked him out.

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