Finance ministry opposes the idea of providing subsidy on Oil Prices Tuesday, February 28, 2012: After the increase in Price of CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) the next gift in-stored for the people of Pakistan is the rise in price of petroleum products. Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) tried its best to persuade the Finance […]
Feb 29 2012 | Posted in
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Vodafone Spain wants to be at the starting line of the new platform, Joyn, on Internet service with operators around the world seek to stand up to corporate voice and messaging through the network as WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger, IMessage, or Skype. Although the commercial launch of Joyn is scheduled for this summer in Spain, it […]
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Nokia, the mobile giants, have introduced a new batch of phones with newer operating systems. The first major presentation from the pioneer manufacturers on Monday has been dominated by design and desire to open up to new audiences. Nokia has focused n avoiding technical experiences, processors and details of hardware. Before an audience of Mobile World Congress, Nokia […]
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ZTE Corp, China’s second–largest telecom equipment maker, wants to grab a bigger share of the over all market by overcoming the likes of Apple Inc, Nokia and Samsung Electronics co ltd. There’s little arguing that ZTE has become the fourth largest manufacturer of phones, yet they want to be at the third spot. As evidence its […]
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It is a common English expression to call someone two-faced, but have you ever encountered someone who literally had two faces? His name was Edward Mordrake and was born in the nineteenth century in England. It is told that he was attractive, intelligent and talented in music and studies. Also born into a wealthy family, […]
Feb 28 2012 | Posted in
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Misbah-ul-Haq urges nation not to overreact Pakistan’s skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has urged the nation not to overreact after the team’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 series loss to England in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Men in Green got off to a brilliant start against England in the Test series, winning it by 3-0. […]
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Study reveals that men become more generous in presence of beautiful women Studies at the Oxford and Sheffield Hallam universities have found that men become more generous in the presence of attractive women in order to impress them. Men behave the same way in the presence of beautiful women just like a peacock when it […]
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Researchers developed invisibility cloak to protect buildings from earthquakes A Harry Potter-style "invisibility cloak" could be used to protect buildings from earthquakes, according to a new study. The prospect of cloaking devices has become more realistic in recent years as scientists have developed means of making objects invisible to certain wavelengths in limited circumstances. Now […]
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Scientists claim that life cannot exist on Mars Research conducted in the Imperial College London has claimed that life could not exist on the surface of Mars because the planet has experienced a 600 million year "super-drought". The research concluded after the analysis of soil from the red planet that its surface had been dry […]
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Scientists found out secret behind strength of spider web design Researchers have found that the spiders have strong webs which are capable of withstanding huge forces. The scientists claim that these findings can be used to help design a new generation of super strength materials. The study found that the spider’s web not only has […]
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Study suggests diabetic women with pregnancy should be careful Studies at the Newcastle University have suggested that the diabetic mothers-to-be have high risk of giving birth to children with a birth defect of congenital abnormality. According to the journal, Diabetoligia, the risk of a child being born with a birth defect of whatever kind due […]
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Iran’s Hossein Vafaei Ayouri participates in 2012 6-Nation International Snooker Championship The reigning world amateur snooker champion, Hossein Vafaei Ayouri of Iran, will be coming over to Pakistan to participate in the Jubilee Insurance 6-Nation International Snooker Championship-2012, scheduled to be held here at Hotel Pearl Continental from March 4 to 9. Alamgir Anwar Shaikh, […]
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