WASHINGTON: Just the few months remaining in the end of this year, technological giants Samsung, Apple and Nokia coming up with their new devices in September. (more…)
August 14, 2013 at 1:11 am | News Desk
MADRID: World Player of the Year Lionel Messi and Italian star Mario Balotelli have both been ruled out of the prestige friendly between Argentina and Italy on Wednesday after pulling out injured. Messi’s club Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that the 25-year-old is suffering with a strain in his left leg while Balotelli’s problem looks more serious after picking up a knee problem that could deprive him a place for AC Milan’s crunch Champions League qualifier against PSV Eindhoven on August 20. The former Manchester City striker was training with the Italian team during a visit from Pope Francis close to the Vatican when he broke down. The 76-year-old pontiff who hails from Buenos Aires but is the son of Italian parents is...
August 14, 2013 at 1:11 am | News Desk
WASHINGTON: As Sony is gearing up to launch 4th version of its flagship gaming device Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4), now Amazon step up to compete with Sony and Microsoft with its upcoming device. According to new report Amazon is developing its own Android based gaming console which will likely to go against Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4). The company is planning to release the device by the end of this year. After starting out as an online bookstore back in 1995, Amazon has become one of the world’s largest retailers. After a few years the company decided it would return to its book roots with its Kindle e-book reader in 2007. It followed what Apple did with the iPod and iTunes, i.e. sell its own hardware that conveni...
August 14, 2013 at 1:11 am | News Desk
Lahore: Pakistan’s second largest political party PTI has prepared a legal notice against Founder JUI (F) for calling Imran Khan Agent of Jews. Earlier, Maulana claimed that Imran Khan was agent of Jews and further said that a Jewish lobby is working behind the former cricketer turned politician. PTI Chairman too decided to take Fazlul Rehman to court for defaming his name. According to sources, PTI has prepared a legal document which has been prepared by the former President Supreme Court Bar Association and PTI leader Hamid Khan. In the notice, it has been said that it is being issued for defamation of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health ...
August 13, 2013 at 2:46 am | News Desk
Islamabad: China has always been a true friend of Pakistan since 1951. Over the years both countries have provided support to one another during their times of crises. China has contributed majorly over energy and defence sector. According to a local newspaper, Pakistan and China are set to undergo installation of two new nuclear power plants. Pakistan and China initially signed a deal worth $ 6.5 billion during Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China. For the purpose of installation, China’s Import and Export Bank will play its role. These power plants will be able to generate 1100 mega watt each. Earlier, in 1968, Kanupp 1 was introduced which had a capacity to generate 137 Mega Watt and was revived in 2004 by the Pakistani enginee...
August 13, 2013 at 2:46 am | News Desk
GHOTKI: Shalimar Express Train was evacuated following a bomb hoax in the train near Ghotki district of Sindh province. According to official sources, someone has warned that a bomb was planted in the train. Following the tip, police officials stopped the train and called in bomb disposal squad to check any explosive material. Following a thorough checking, the squad cleared the train. However, Railways police says that train would be let go once all passengers have undergone body search. 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
August 13, 2013 at 2:45 am | News Desk
Seoul: South Korean technological giant Samsung gearing up to launch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. According to SamMobile, who reveal the news via a Twitter post. “Samsung Galaxy Note III will ship with Android 4.3 out of the box. Samsung has just started testing Android 4.3 internally,” tweeted SamMobile. Samsung’s CEO, JK Shin, has already confirmed that the company will launch the Galaxy Note 3 at the IFA Berlin event scheduled for early September this year. The company has also sent out press invites for its Unpacked event on Sept. 4 where the much-awaited Galaxy Note 3 is expected to make its appearance. The Galaxy S4 was the first Android smartphone to have Android 4.2 Jelly Bean pre-lo...
August 13, 2013 at 2:45 am | News Desk
Karachi: Founder Awami Muslim League has warned India on its evil intentions against Pakistan. If India thinks it can attack, it is highly mistaken. “If India resorts to war it will neither hear temple bells ringing nor would there be any grass or birds remaining. Our defence comprises of 70% of missiles and 30% of aviation. On the other hand, India’s assets depend upon 70% of aviation and 30% missiles”. Talking to a local TV Rasheed said, “No territory of India is far from our reach except Assam. Pakistan and India both must live as peaceful neighbours and avoid creating tensions for one another or both will suffer”. He further claimed that terrorism in Balochistan is because of the support of Indian agenc...
August 13, 2013 at 2:45 am | News Desk
PARIS, France: French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said on Sunday that there has been “no change” in the country’s 2013 growth forecast, after it appeared the figure had been revised downward. “There was no change in the growth forecast as I have read it,” the minister told journalists in Paris. “I have not made any revision on the forecast of growth in France,” he said. Moscovici was responding to reports of an interview published Saturday with Nice Matin newspaper in which he estimated that growth of France’s gross domestic product (GDP) this year would end up somewhere between -0.1 percent and 0.1 percent. “We know the trends and this year growth will be weak and between ...
August 12, 2013 at 3:55 am | News Desk
QUETTA: Pakistan Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar said that we can convert the provincial capital of Balochistan into weapon-free state after taking permission with political powers. The interior minister reached to Quetta on official one-day visit over worsening law and order situation after a serious of terrorists’ attack in the city. While talking to media jointly with Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Malik Baloch, Chaudhry Nisar said that war of terrorism was imposed on Pakistan before 13 years and the country is facing attacks from unseeable enemies. Nisar said that we will control terrorism soon as our morale is very high. Chaudhry Nisar added that federal government is cooperating with Balochistan’s provincial admi...
August 12, 2013 at 3:55 am | News Desk
ROCHESTER, New York: 2140 GMT: LEADERBOARD: -11 DUFNER; -9 FURYK, STENSON; -7 BLIXT; -6 SCOTT Stenson had a 12′ eagle look on 13, but had to settle for a birdie. Blixt made his third shot from the greenside bunker, but still managed a birdie. 2130 GMT: LEADERBOARD: -11 DUFNER; -9 FURYK; -8 STENSON; -6 SCOTT, BLIXT; -5 JOHNSON, PIERCY Scott bogeys the 13th. Back on 12 Stenson make par. Dufner pars 12 after a putt attempt that looked amazing on approach, but broke just away from the hole. Furyk also misses on a difficult putt attempt, but makes par. 2121 GMT: The 12th is the third easiest hole of the week. Three-to-one birdies to bogeys today. Stenson is unable to make the birdie put. On the par-5 13th, Scott keeps finding the deep gr...
August 12, 2013 at 3:55 am | News Desk
SUKKUR: Opposition Leader in National Assembly and prominent leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah expressed anger over Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, said that Imran Khan preferred to participate in conference for animals over millions of Pakistanis. The opposition leader alleged that Imran Khan is basic responsible for the postponement of All Parties Conference (APC) as h preferred attending animal rights conferences instead of humans which reflects his initiative against millions of Pakistani people. While talking to media in Sukkur, Khursheed Shah said that the persons involved in bloodshed can’t be called Muslims in any means. Shah outraged over federal rulers by saying that governm...
August 12, 2013 at 3:55 am | News Desk
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced schedule for Compressed Nature Gas (CNG) closure across Sindh on Sunday. SSGC media manager Inayatullah said that CNG filling stations will be closed on August 12 (Monday) from 8 am till next 24 hours while the fuel supply will be resumed from August 13 (Tuesday) after 8 am till 12 midnight. According to SSGC schedule, second and third shutdowns are scheduled on August 14 (Wednesday) and August 16 (Friday) respectively for 24 hours. This step is being taken by the gas utility according to ‘Gas Load Management’ program, the spokes person of SSGC disclosed. The News Tribe – UK-based bilingual news website covering politics, technology, sports, health and lifestyle f...
August 12, 2013 at 3:55 am | News Desk
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia: The United States is to reopen all of the embassies it shut this week except the one in Yemen, after re-assessing the Al-Qaeda threat. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington would also keep its consulate in the Pakistani city of Lahore closed, after pulling out staff on Thursday. The United States had closed some two dozen embassies and consulates since August 4 after reported intelligence intercepts from Al-Qaeda suggested an attack was imminent. The closures affected virtually all of the Arab world and were eventually extended to include parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Psaki said that 18 of the 19 embassies and consulates subject to the week-long closure would reopen on Sunday, a working da...
August 11, 2013 at 3:18 am | News Desk
MOSCOW: Briton Mo Farah was pushed all the way in an ultimately well-executed victory in the men’s 10,000m at the world championships on Saturday to carry on where he left off at last year’s London Olympics. The Somali-born 30-year-old clocked 27min 21.72sec in his first outing since his victory in the British capital over the 25-lap race, the longest around the track in athletics’ biennial showpiece. Ibrahim Jeilan of Ethiopia, who outsprinted Farah for the title in Daegu, won silver in 27:22.23, with early pace-setting Kenyan Paul Tanui taking bronze (27:22.61). “I had the experience of a couple of years ago. This time I saw Jeilan coming,” said Farah. “I almost went down a few times but I covered eve...
August 11, 2013 at 1:37 am | News Desk
HANOI: Vietnamese authorities are trying to reintegrate a father and son to their home village after they allegedly fled war four decades ago to live deep in the forest, an official said Saturday. Ho Van Thanh, 82, and his son, Ho Van Lang, 42, emerged bedraggled from the remote mountainous region on Wednesday in an emaciated condition, wearing loincloths made from tree bark. The former communist soldier Thanh ran away with his then two-year-old son Lang in 1972 from a communist village in central Quang Ngai province. He was grief-stricken following the death of his mother and two of his other children in an American bombing, local official Hoang Anh Ngoc told AFP. “The son is afraid of the crowds. He will not talk to strangers&hell...
August 11, 2013 at 1:37 am | News Desk
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