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Facebook to add 3,000 workers to fight streaming of live violence

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc will add 3,000 people over the next year to monitor reports of inappropriate material on the social media network and removing videos such as murders and suicides, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday. Zuckerberg, the company's co-founder, said in a Facebook post the workers will be in addition to the 4,500 people who already review posts that may violate its terms of service. The hiring spree represents an acknowledgment by Facebook that, at le
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Saba Qamar-starrer Hindi Medium?s release postponed

Saba Qamar’s Bollywood debut movie, Hindi Medium, will now be released on May 19, it was reported on Wednesday. The movie, which also stars Irrfan Khan, was slated for release on May 12 but has been delayed by a week as the film producers feel they should promote the movie a little more. "After watching the film Irrfan and I both felt that we should give it a week more to promote since it has the potential. We are confident about how the film has shaped up and sure that the audience will love
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CDWP approves restoration of Karachi Circular Railway

ISLAMABAD: The restoration of Karachi Circular Railway and approval for the rapid bus project in Peshawar were given at a meeting chaired by Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday. According to a notification, the approvals were given at a meeting of Central Development Working Party where go-ahead was given for 16 development schemes worth over Rs130 billion. Out of the amount, Rs27.6 billion for Karachi Circular Railway and Rs56.8 billion for the Peshawar rapid bus pr
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Brad Pitt says he quit drinking, in therapy after splitting with Jolie

WASHINGTON: Brad Pitt has opened up for the first time about his divorce from Angelina Jolie, admitting to heavy drinking and pot smoking and a lifetime of cutting himself off emotionally from others. The 53-year-old actor told GQ Style in an extensive interview released on Wednesday that he had quit drinking, was undergoing therapy, and that he and Jolie were committed to resolving matters amicably and privately. "I just started therapy," the "Moneyball" star said in the interview for the sum
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CJCSC awarded Saudi Arabia?s highest military award

RAWALPINDI: General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, was conferred with King Abdul Aziz Medal of Excellence, the highest military award of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee called on King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud during his official visit to Saudi Arabia, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). General Zubair Mahmood Hayat also called on General Abdur Rehman bin Saleh Al-Bunyan, Chi
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PBA says satisfied over revocation of Axact?s TV licences

ISLAMABAD: PAKISTAN Broadcaster’s Association (PBA) on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over revocation of Axact’s TV channel license. “PBA on behalf of all electronic media industry of Pakistan, expresses satisfaction over the step finally taken by PEMRA to revoke the licenses being held by individuals who supervised fraud and extortion on an international scale”, a PBA statement read. The statement said that PBA wants to further specifically point out that Axact has been prosecuted in USA by
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JI to hold nationwide demonstrations against corruption

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Siraj-ul-Haq announced on Wednesday that the party will hold country-wide protest rallies against corruption in the coming 10 days. Siraj-ul-Haq was addressing a press conference at the party headquarters in Lahore’s Mansoora. On Dawn Leaks, he remarked that the inquiry commission’s report should be made available to the people. On Tuesday, the party ended its sit-in protest against K-Electric in Karachi after negotiations with Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair. Ha
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Fire engulfs train parked at Lahore?s Harbanspura station

LAHORE: An empty bogie of a train on Wednesday caught fire while parked at the Harbanspura station. According to rescue sources, rescue teams have reached at the site and bust putting out the fire. In late March, two people were killed and 10 injured as a Karachi-bound passenger train Shalimar Express collided with an oil tanker leading to a huge explosion. The engine and five bogies of the train, including the luggage compartment, and a power plant caught fire in the accident.
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More than 50 miners trapped in explosion in Iran, some feared dead

More than 50 miners were trapped after a huge explosion in a coal mine in northern Iran on Wednesday, and some were feared to have died, state media reported. The reports said more than a dozen injured people had been transferred to hospital after the blast at 12:45PM local time in the Zemestanyurt coal mine in Golestan province. State news agency IRNA quoted a local official as saying some of the trapped miners may have died in the explosion. A rescue operation was under way. Iran extracted
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Pakistan committed to having lasting relations with Iran: COAS

RAWALPINDI: Iran's Foreign Minister, Mr Javad Zarif Khonsari called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Wednesday. During the meeting, issues of bilateral interest and regional security were discussed. Both sides agreed on improving bilateral border coordination to deny any space to the terrorists. Tremendous bilateral cooperation potential was identified in various fields. Mr Khonsari appreciated the efforts of Pakistan and Pakistan Army against terrorism. COAS
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?Media trial over Panama case has caused us loss?

ISLAMABAD: The worst media trial was conducted for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family over the Panama case, said Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday. The damage by the trial has been done, the railway minister said. “Everyone is equal in the Constitution,” he added. “But no one has held the opposition accountable for time and again disregarding the court’s decision.” He added Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan even altered the Supreme Court’s decisions
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Iranians must give Rouhani second term to make good on nuclear deal: Vice President

TEHRAN: Iran's president must get a second term to secure the economic benefits that he promised would result from a diplomatic thaw with the West, Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar said ahead of a May 19 election. Hassan Rouhani's hardline challengers for the presidency, some of whom are close to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, say he traded away too much in a 2015 deal with world powers that limited Iran's nuclear work but failed to deliver sufficient rewards. In a rare interview with a
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India sends back 50 Pakistani students after threats by extremists

LAHORE: 50 Pakistani students, along with their teachers, on an exchange program to India were sent back to Lahore on Tuesday after they received threats from extremist organisations. According to Indian media reports, the students who reached India on May 1, were sent back home only within a day, after threats were made to the host NGO for inviting the students. Reportedly, the NGO has been advised by Indian government officials that the time is unfavourable for the exchange program. Indian
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Dawn Leaks: Not an information minister?s job to 'block news', says Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Former information minister Pervaiz Rashid said on Wednesday that he fulfilled his responsibilities in the Dawn Leaks issue within the ambit of the Constitution. Talking to Geo News after a ceremony held here to mark the International Day for Journalists, Rashid said that he informed the journalist Cyril Almeida of the actual situation as much as he could and gave his own point of view on the matter too, but “he had already made up his mind”. The story, published in Dawn newspaper o
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PM Nawaz says Pakistan, Iran share fraternal relations

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif called on the Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed matters pertaining to bilateral relations and regional issues. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction on increasing high-level exchanges between the two countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse fields. He hoped that the two sides will continue to expand economic interaction for promoting mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of
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TV series 'American Gods' reflects timely issues

A TV series following an ex-convict embroiled in a battle between ancient mythological gods and new man-made deities has tapped into a timely discussion of America's own history of race, religion, and immigration. American Gods, an adaptation of British author Neil Gaiman's 2001 novel of the same name, is reimagined as a stylised gritty saga. It debuted on US premium cable network Starz this week. With gruesome killings and some explicit scenes, the show has been compared to HBO's hit medieval
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Dawn Leaks: Aitzaz claims Fatemi, Tehsin made scapegoats to save Maryam Nawaz

ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan has alleged that both Tariq Fatemi and Rao Tehsin were made scapegoats to save Maryam Nawaz, who he believes was the one responsible for Dawn Leaks. Aitzaz, in his statement earlier on Wednesday, claimed that the media cell of Prime Minister’s daughter Maryam Nawaz tapes even the most confidential meetings. Recalling the All-Parties Conference hosted by PM Nawaz Sharif last year, Aitzaz said the meetings held behind closed door
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7 easy hacks to beat the heat

Temperatures in the country are suddenly on the rise, and Pakistanis are looking hither and thither for some relief from the sweltering heat – obviously! While there is nothing that can be done to control the weather, we can look for smalls tricks to avoid the frustration – as well as short tempers. So, we have compiled a few tips for you to cool down. 1. Schedule outings during non-peak-sunlight hours The heat is at its peak between the times when the sun gains complete reign of the skies
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Uber in U.S. court reckons on possible shutdown of self-driving program

Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] goes before a U.S. judge on Wednesday to fight for the right to continue work on its self-driving car program, the latest phase in a courtroom battle over trade secrets that threatens to topple a central pillar of Uber's growth strategy. The ride-services company is contesting a lawsuit by Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) self-driving car unit, Waymo, which accused former Waymo engineer and current Uber executive Anthony Levandowski of taking technical secrets from Waymo
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Sri Lankan army chief calls upon COAS

RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Sri Lankan Army Lieutenant General A.W.J.C De Silva called upon the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Head Quarters on Wednesday. General Silva was briefed about Pakistan army’s continued campaign against terrorists and banned organisations. The visiting dignitary laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. The Chief of Sri Lankan Army appreciated the Pakistan army’s achievements and contributions towards national and regional security. Read
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ECP becomes party in Imran Khan, Jehangir Tareen offshore companies case

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday approved the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) inclusion as a party to the case of Jehangir Tareen and Imran Khan's offshore companies. With regard to the politicians speaking to indirectly concerned parties outside the court, the CJP stated that it is not advisable to do so, especially before the case starts. “It’s not okay to talk to the media before the case even commences,” Justice Nisar s
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Federal govt asks SHC for time to submit reply in Dr Asim case

KARACHI: The federal government, on Wednesday, requested the Sindh High Court (SHC) for more time to submit a reply to a petition filed by Dr Asim Hussain's lawyer to remove his name from the ECL.  Dr Hussain's lawyer Lateef Khosa presented his itinerary and hospital details to the SHC. He argued that the former minister was extremely ill and needed to travel abroad for treatment. Earlier on March 31, SHC's registrar requested the Ministry of Interior to include Dr Hussain's name in the ECL, h
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Ivanka publishes self-help book, cites Pakistani entrepreneur as inspiration

NEW YORK: US First Daughter Ivanka Trump revived ethics concerns Tuesday by publishing a self-help book for working women, which was immediately criticised for offering little help to millions of Americans living outside the moneyed elite. "Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success" was released simultaneously in hardback, ebook, 497-minute audio download and CD, Donald Trump´s favorite child sitting on the cover in a dark frock. The purpose of the book, she writes, is to empower others
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Large cache of weapons, ammunition seized from vehicle on Indus highway

KOHAT: Police arrested one person and recovered arms and ammunition from his vehicle on the Indus Highway on Wednesday, Geo News reported. According to sources, the suspect vehicle was hailed by the highway police during a regular stop and search at the Kohat tunnel checkpost and recovered 15 pistols, numerous rifles and thousands of live cartridges. Security sources added, that the arms and ammunition were allegedly being transferred from Darra Adam Khel to Punjab. Police on May 1 recovered
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Seniors face steep costs for many generic skin creams

Prices for generic topical steroids to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis are on the rise, and many seniors may pay more for generic medications than the brand-name versions, a US study finds. Researchers compared average out-of-pocket patient costs as well as spending by Medicare, the US health insurance program for people 65 and older, for several commonly prescribed topical corticosteroids that have been used for decades to treat a wide variety of inflammatory skin conditions.
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