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Punjab govt warns Imran of legal action over Rs 10 billion offer allegation

LAHORE: The Punjab government has warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan of legal action over his allegation of being offered Rs 10 billion to stay silent in the Panama case. During a news conference, Punjab government spokesman Malik Ahmed Khan said Imran Khan should reveal the name of the person who made him this offer. “If he (Imran) does not provide the name in three days, we will file a defamation notice against him and file a claim in the Court of competent jurisdiction
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Rishi Kapoor slams young generation stars for skipping Vinod Khanna's funeral

Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor who is quite famous for his straight forward and blunt style has recently slammed the new generation stars. The Amar Akbar Anthony star and a close friend of Vinod Khanna shared a series of angry tweets as no young star of Bollywood attended Vinod's funeral. The Kapoor and Sons actor didn't hesitate to thrash the stars for their absence and tweeted in anger. The actor not only showed his disappointment at the film fraternity for attending the funeral in such smal
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Coldest city can now grow tomatoes all year round

Yakutsk in Russia’s Siberia province is one of the coldest cities in the world, with temperatures dropping to an average of minus 34° Celcius during the freezing winter months and only five hours of daylight. While this means crops can't be grown in the frozen soil, local authorities now believe they've found a way around that. They've teamed up with Japanese firm Hokkaido Corporation to build greenhouses with special technology. The local mayor Aisen Nikolaev hopes the project will go a long
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Pakistan was most affected by Big 3: PCB chairman

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan spoke with reporters here on Friday, informing them that Pakistan was the most affected by the Big 3. “I think Pakistan was the most affected by the Big 3 because after accepting the Big 3 formula we were unable to play the six series against India because they refused.” Khan emphasised that the agreement to play the series against India was a legal contract. “You (India) did not honour the legal contract and since there was no develo
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Stage set for first PTI rally since Panama verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will hold its first public rally since the Panama case judgment was announced. The stage, for the first of a string of rallies planned across Pakistan, is being set in Islamabad’s parade ground. Workers and supporters from Lahore and Peshawar are expected to attend the rally. Caravans from the two cities are expected to reach Islamabad ahead of the Imran Khan’s address. In order to secure the rally and avoid an untoward incident over 2300 police pe
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Can puppies protect babies from allergies and obesity?

Exposing babies to puppies and other furry pets might help them accumulate two types of bacteria in their gut that are associated with a lower risk of allergies and obesity, a Canadian study suggests. When researchers analysed faecal samples from 746 babies, they found having dogs and cats in the home during pregnancy and early infancy was associated with higher levels of two gut microbes: Ruminococcus and Oscillospira, which have been linked with lower odds of allergies and obesity, respective
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Dollar index edges up, but poised for losing month

The dollar edged up in Asian trading on Friday but was on track for a losing month against a basket of currencies, while the euro shed some of its monthly gains after the European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its easing bias. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major rivals, edged up 0.1 percent to 99.205, but down 0.8 percent for the week and 1.1 percent for April. The euro was down 0.1 percent at $1.0863, but up 1.3 percent for the week and 2 percent for the
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Get ready to charge your iPhone through your Wi-Fi

Tired of charging your phone with cords and chargers? Apple has got something new for you. In the future, charging your iPhone could be as seamless as getting in range of a Wi-Fi signal. Yes, it's happening! Apple was recently granted a patent for a system equipped to harness the wireless signals emitted by routers to charge electronic devices. The system described in the filing, which was uncovered by AppleInsider, would depend on the same frequencies we now use to transfer data over the air
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Mashal Khan?s shooter remanded into police custody

MARDAN: The shooter of Mashal Khan was presented in an anti-terrorism court on Friday and remanded in police custody for four days along with other five other suspects. The five other suspects include Abdul Wali Khan University students, Abbas, Suleman, Usman and university employees Shabir Ahmed and Nawab Ali. On Thursday police said the person who shot Mashal Khan had been arrested. The person identified as Imran was a classmate of Mashal in the journalism department. "Two confessional stat
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Imran cannot even be given Rs10: Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan cannot even be given Rs10, said Punjab Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah on Friday. He was referring to the accusation made by Imran of being offered Rs10 billion for keeping silent on the Panama Papers case. "These people want to foster their negative politics," he said outside the Punjab Assembly while talking about the public gathering planned for Islamabad by Imran. "They want to close down cities and stand on containers to pressurise i
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Katrina Kaif officially joins Instagram, shares first picture

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has always been a private person as she has always distanced herself from social networking platforms. The actress, who only recently made her Facebook debut a few months ago, jumped on the social media bandwagon and joined the photo-sharing app Instagram to connect with her fans. While officially joining Instagram, Kat also shared a perfect moment from her "happy place". The Jagga Jasoos actress was dressed in a breezy, white beach dress looking like a dream as
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US warns of possible conflict with N Korea, China says situation could escalate

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said a major conflict with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, while China said the situation on the Korean peninsula could escalate or slip out of control. Trump, speaking to Reuters on Thursday, said he wanted to peacefully resolve the crisis, possibly through the use of new economic sanctions, although a military option was not off the table. "There is a chance that we could end up having a major, major conflict wit
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Trump says he thought being president would be easier than his old life

WASHINGTON: He misses driving, feels as if he is in a cocoon, and is surprised how hard his new job is. President Donald Trump on Thursday reflected on his first 100 days in office with a wistful look at his life before the White House. "I loved my previous life. I had so many things going," Trump told Reuters in an interview. "This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier." A wealthy businessman from New York, Trump assumed public office for the first time when he
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Home-made bricks for a habitat on Mars

Scientists said Thursday that they have manufactured tiny bricks out of artificial Martian soil, anticipating the day when humans may construct colonies on the Red Planet. Remarkably, the technique requires only that the red-hued building blocks be compressed in a precise way -- no additives or baking required. "The people who will go to Mars will be incredibly brave, they will be pioneers and I would be honoured to be their brick maker," said Yu Qiao, a professor at the University of Californ
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Taking the stairs may boost energy more than drinking a cup of coffee

For young women running on little sleep, 10 minutes of stair walking increased energy more than the amount of caffeine in a soda or half a cup of coffee, according to a small study. This energy boost is relatively short, and overtired workers may need to do a few bouts of exercise throughout the day to keep up energy long term, the researchers write in the journal Physiology and Behavior. “There are many people who are sleep deprived and report low energy. We focused on women because they more
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Microsoft quarterly profit up 28 percent at $4.8 bn

Microsoft on Thursday reported a strong jump in profits in the just-ended quarter but revenue fell short of expectations in the tech giant's first earnings report incorporating social network LinkedIn. Net profit rose 28 percent to $4.8 billion while revenues edged up eight percent to $22.1 billion in the quarter ending March 31, Microsoft said. Shares in Microsoft fell 1.8 percent in after-hours trade on the results. The earnings for Microsoft's fiscal third quarter come as chief executive Sa
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British inventor takes flight in 'Iron Man' suit

British inventor Richard Browning lifted off from the shore of Vancouver Harbor on Thursday in a personal flight suit that inspired references to comic superhero 'Iron Man.' Using thrusters attached to his arms and back, Browning flew in a circle and hovered a short distance from the ground, captivating attendees at a prestigious TED Conference. The personal flight suit is capable of propeling wearers much higher and faster, according to its creators. "The hypothesis was that the human mind a
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United settles with dragged passenger, changes practices

United Airlines set out to repair its image Thursday, reaching an undisclosed settlement with the dragged passenger at the center of a worldwide uproar and promising to refocus on customer service. David Dao, the passenger left bloodied by the April 9 incident captured on video and widely shared on social media, reached an "amicable settlement" with United, his lawyers announced. Under the terms of the deal, the amount of the settlement are to remain confidential. Dao was pulled from his seat
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There are aliens out there says director Ridley Scott

"Alien" creator Ridley Scott said Thursday that he was convinced that there are aliens out there -- and one day they will come for us. The veteran director said he believed in higher beings as he prepared to release the sixth episode of the sci-fi horror series, "Alien: Covenant", next month. "I believe in superior beings. I think it is certainly likely. An expert I was talking to at NASA said to me, 'Have you ever looked in the sky at night? You mean to tell me we are it?' That's ridiculous.
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India's share of ICC funds cut by around $200mn, says Sethi

LAHORE: Najam Sethi, member of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) executive committee, on Thursday hinted at arrival of an international cricket team in Pakistan in September, this year. He was speaking to newsmen upon return to Lahore from Dubai after having attended the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting together with PCB Chairman Shehryar Khan and Subhan Ahmed. "We have conveyed to the ICC not to send such a team to Pakistan, which might be labelled as Phatechar by Imran Khan," the PCB o
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Woman shot by police in London anti-terror raid

LONDON: A woman was shot by police in London during an anti-terror raid on Thursday following an intelligence operation, the city´s Metropolitan Police said. The woman in her twenties was shot at an address in north-west London during an "ongoing counter terrorism investigation", police said in a statement. She was one of the subjects of the terror probe and remains under police guard in hospital. The evening raid saw three people arrested on terrorism charges, including two at the scene -- a
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Foreigners among six suspects held in Karachi

KARACHI: At least six suspects, including two foreign nationals, involved in different crimes were apprehended in Karachi late Thursday, police said. The arrests were made during raids in various areas late this night, police said. Three suspects were rounded up in a raid conducted in Keamari's Jackson area. They were said to be involved in drug peddling. Officials also claimed to have recovered intoxicants from them. Another suspect was held from Pakistan Bazar area in Orangi Town. The suspe
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Fellaini sent off as Man Utd, Man City draw blank

Marouane Fellaini was sent off for brainlessly headbutting Sergio Aguero in an otherwise forgettable 0-0 draw between Champions League qualification rivals Manchester United and Manchester City on Thursday. Booked for tripping Aguero in the 84th minute, Fellaini fouled him again seconds later and then blatantly butted the Argentinian, leaving referee Martin Atkinson no option but to send the Belgian off. City remain fourth, a point behind third-place Liverpool with a game in hand, with United
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Veteran Bollywood actor Vinod Khanna had roots in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna, who died on Thursday at the age of 70 in Mumbai due to protracted illness, had roots in Peshawar. "Late Vinod Khanna was the son of Mehr Chand Khanna, a prominent businessman and former minister in Congress party. He was born in Peshawar on October 6, 1946 at Sardar area in Cantonment jurisdiction," Muhammad Ibrahim Zia, a known film historian from Peshawar said. A local media agency delegation went to inquire after the health of the top Indian fil
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PEMRA misinterpreted Geo News? interview of former TTP spokesman

Pakistan Electronic Media Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday placed a unilateral ban on Geo News' broadcast of an interview of former Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan. Geo News was slated to broadcast the exclusive interview on Thursday of the terrorist who has confessed to his horrendous crimes and has advocated others to also surrender. PEMRA, however, has misinterpreted Geo News' interview of the former TTP spokesman and ordered not to air it. Inter Services Public Re
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