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ISLAMABAD: Warid, one of the finest cellular companies of Pakistan, introduces new ‘Cricket Games’ offer for customers through SMS on mobile. Now users could play game without internet facility with mobile SMS and can finish bore time. Details: Write SMS PLAY GAME to 5544 Per SMS Rs. 0.80 + tax The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle from US, Pakistan, Middle East and around the world Click here for more information The News Tribe

December 14, 2013 at 1:05 am | News Desk

MUMBAI: The Bollywood’s famous actor Hrithik Roshan on Friday has confirmed ending a 13 years long marital relationship with Sussanne Khan. ‘Krrish 3′ lead hero, Hrithik Roshan, has made confirmation announcement for the separation with his wife, Sussanne Khan, today followed by divorce. The actor told the media that the divorce decision was taken by  Sussanne; however the relation has ended now, Indian media reported. Roshan married Sussanne Khan, daughter of actor Sanjay Khan, on 20 December 2000 while the former couple has two sons, Hrehaan and Hridhaan. The official statement said that “Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17-year relationship. This is a very trying time for the ...

December 14, 2013 at 1:05 am | News Desk

Washington: Sony’s flagship smartphone Sony Xperia Z Ultra Google Play edition is now available for $649. Google has just added the Sony Z Ultra phablet as its latest member of Google Play edition smartphones. It joins the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One in the Google Play Store. The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is the company’s first phablet and was designed to go head to head with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The smartphone’s 6.4-inch Full HD display towers over the Galaxy Note 3′s 5.7-inch screen and it includes stylus support as well. Instead of offering a built-in stylus like Samsung, however, Sony decided to use special software and a scratch-resistant display on the handset that allows users to use a standard pen or penci...

December 13, 2013 at 1:03 am | News Desk

Washington: Search engine giant Google finally released white 32GB variant of its flagship tablet Google Nexus 7.    When Google introduced its first generation Nexus 7, the tablet was an instant hit with consumers. It offered users a 7-inch tablet with very impressive specs, and came with the guarantee of getting future Android updates quickly since it was a Nexus device. Moreover, it had a very attractive price when compared to similar tablets on the market. The company released the second-generation Nexus 7 in July this year and it followed the same tradition of delivering a very capable tablet at an affordable price. Google has updated the Play Store and is offering the 32GB Wi-fi only Nexus 7 in a new white color option. The...

December 13, 2013 at 1:03 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry has said that the human rights organisations have shown concerns over awarding sentences to Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in Bangladesh. JI’s Abdul Quader Molla is about to be hanged any time as world HR as well political groups have been raising voice against the decision of Bangladeshi government. Foreign Office Spokesperson told media during weekly briefing that the news regarding threats by the US Defence Secretary to halt grant for Pakistan are baseless. He said Pakistan has been continuing NATO supplies through southern routes. The spokesperson said US Defence Secretary Chuck Hegel held positive talks with Pakistani leadership during his recent visit. He said both sides discu...

December 13, 2013 at 1:03 am | News Desk

Washington: Amazon came with a remarkable offer just in time for holidays, as carrier is now offering the Verizon Moto X for a penny when signing new two year contract. Carrier is giving a nice saving over the handset. Verizon is charging $99.99 of the same device. The Moto X proved to be a very popular smartphone for Motorola when it offered the handset for $349.99 curing its Cyber Monday sale, which caused its online store and Moto Maker site to go down. The company announced it was going to offer customers the chance to purchase the smartphone on Dec. 4 and Dec. 9 at its Cyber Monday $150-off pricing. Motorola quickly sold out of its stock on both dates in less than 10 minutes. If you’re looking to get a Moto X at a great price, a...

December 12, 2013 at 1:31 am | News Desk

LAHORE: Two traffic accidents at Dunyapur and Lahore claimed nice precious lives on Wednesday in Punjab province of Pakistan. At least six persons including three women were killed and 17 others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and mini container. The incident took place near Kala Khatai Mor. According to rescue sources, seven women and two men have been shifted to Lahore’s Mayo Hospital whereas others have been discharged after the treatment. Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The bus which met with accident was going to Narowal from Lahore after visiting Hafiz Je Pir shrine in Lahore. The dead include Muhammad Bibi, Sadia Bibi and Rukhsana Bibi. Me...

December 12, 2013 at 1:01 am | News Desk

PARIS: A US foundation has revealed it was the mystery buyer of sacred Native American objects auctioned off Monday in Paris under a cloud of controversy, and will return them to the tribes that claim them. The Annenberg Foundation announced it had bought 21 Hopi masks — which are worn by dancers during religious ceremonies and considered as living beings — and three San Carlos Apache objects for $530,000 (390,000 euros) “for the sole purpose of returning them to their rightful owner.” Monday’s auction had gone ahead despite several attempts to block the sale of the colourful masks and head-dresses, including by the US embassy. Advocacy group Survival International had also challenged the auction in court on ...

December 12, 2013 at 1:01 am | News Desk

CAIRO: The trial of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood chief and his deputies on charges related to protest deaths came to an abrupt end Wednesday when the judges quit in protest at chaos in the dock. The previous session on October 29 of the trial of Mohamed Badie and 34 co-defendants had also been halted when the three presiding judges withdrew, citing “reasons of conscience”. On Wednesday, a new panel of three judges appointed to hear the case recused themselves after the accused Brotherhood members yelled slogans from the dock against the military-installed authorities. Despite being ordered to keep quiet by the chief judge, the Brotherhood members continued to rail loudly against the government, which has relentlessly repre...

December 12, 2013 at 1:01 am | News Desk

ISLAMABAD: Acting President National Party (NP) Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo has threatened the federal government for quitting his party’s alliance with the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) on non-recovery of the missing persons. Bizenjo briefly met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the sidelines of 6th annual meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) on Tuesday and discussed with him the pressing issue of missing persons recently taken by the Supreme Court. The NP leader, sources said, expressed his helplessness in the recovery of missing persons, saying that his party has acquired the government in Balochistan but not powers. He was of the view that it would be hard for him to continue being part of the ruling coalition d...

December 11, 2013 at 1:02 am | News Desk