'World's longest aircraft' unveiled in Britain

An airship-type vehicle billed by its makers as world's longest aircraft was unveiled in Britain. LONDON (AFP) - An airship-type vehicle billed by its makers as the world's longest aircraft currently in operation was unveiled in Britain on Friday. The Airlander, which was originally developed for the US military, is 300 feet...

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Smart watches, braclets: the new mobile phenomenon

Connected by wireless technology to the handset, they let users take calls and check emails or text.BARCELONA (AFP) - Smartphone-connected watches and bracelets have emerged as the technological phenomenon for 2014 as manufacturers rush for new sources of revenues.At the industry s biggest annual fair, the February 23-27 World Mobile...

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Army operation if Taliban talks fail: Irfan Siddiqi

Army operation if Taliban talks fail: Irfan Siddiqi LAHORE - Prime Minister's special adviser and member of government's negotiating team Irfan Siddiqi said the doors for talks were not completely closed, saying that it’s good if talks can resolve issues otherwise military forces will conduct operation. Talking to Dunya News, Irfan...

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Pakistan among top three contributors in NEPA, Microsoft

 KARACHI: Pakistan is among the top three contributors to Microsoft’s business in North Africa Eastern Mediterranean and Pakistan (NEPA) – one of 13 business regions for the company worldwide – according to a top official of the Washington-based technology giant. “Pakistan is one of the top three countries [in NEPA] for Microsoft...

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TECH NEWS:::Huawei anticipates arrival of 3G to unlock further growth

 DAWN TO DUSK NEWS::::::LAHORE: Recent developments in the spectrum auction process have charged up smartphone producers.One such producer, Huawei Technologies Pakistan (HTP), is looking to increase its footprint in the market, which it believes will start maturing only after it incorporates third generation (3G) technology.“People...

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Israel limits Friday access to Al-Aqsa Mosque

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israeli police said they will limit access for Muslim men to Jerusalem s Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes following services. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said on Thursday that men under the age of 50 will be barred from Friday prayers, based on intelligence...

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Boeing unveils a 'self-destruct' smartphone

 Boeing has unveiled a smartphone that appears to come straight from a James Bond spy movie. (Ruters) - In addition to encrypting calls, any attempt to open the casing of the Boeing Black Smartphone deletes all data and renders the device inoperable. The secure phone marks an extension of the communications arm of the ...

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Dasti to submit evidence to NA Speaker on Monday

The parliment of pakistan:Interior Ministers termed Jamshed Dasti's allegations baseless. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Jamshed Dasti, an independent member in the National Assembly, has vowed to provide evidence of immoral activities at parliament lodges to NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Monday, Dunya News reported on Friday. Dasti said...

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Govt, PTI agree on strategy of talks, surgical strikes against militants:according to sources

The meeting  b/w Imran and Nisar The sources claim that the PTI chief and the interior minister met two days ago in Islamabad.ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has agreed with the strategy of the government about banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).According to the sources, PTI chief Imran Khan held a meeting...

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Jamsheed Dasti is another Veena Malik: Abid Sher Ali

Abid sher ali said Dasti is out of mind:The state minister said He added that MNA Jamshed dasti has lost his mental balance. Jamshed Dasti, on the other hand, is set to present proofs to the Speaker of the alleged night life of some of the MPs living in the Parliament Lodges. He said having met the Speaker National Assembly he will set...

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Three suspected militants killed in Khyber Agency encounter

PESHAWAR: At least three suspected militants were killed and three others injured in an exchange of fire between security officials and suspected militants in the Khyber Agency. According to official sources, in the Shlobar area of the Khyber Agency, security officials tried to stop a suspicious vehicle, when...

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Pakistan obliged to complete gas pipeline:Iran says

TEHRAN: Iran’s oil ministry said Wednesday that Pakistan is contractually obliged to complete a major pipeline project which would allow Tehran to export gas to its southeastern neighbour.The warning came a day after Pakistan’s oil minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, said work on the pipeline was not possible because of sanctions imposed...

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We will defeat every threat to our motherland: COAS Raheel Sharif

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif visited Kotri Ranges to witness field firing and the battle inoculation exercise of Karachi Corps on Wednesday, according to a press release issued by the government.  On his arrival, he was received by Karachi Corps commander lieutenant general Sajjad Ghani.These exercises...

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Terrorism in Balochistan:Three BLA members arrested from Rajanpur

RAJANPUR: Three suspected militants were arrested from the Rojhan sub-district of Rajanpur in Punjab on Thursday, Express News reported.According to the police, they belonged to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).It was reported that the suspected militants admitted to being involved in the Khushhal...

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Pakistan Army air strikes in Waziristan 'effective and successful': Sartaj Aziz

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser Sartaj Aziz on Thursday described the air strikes in militant-infested Waziristan as “effective and successful” and said that all such groups which are involved in terror related activities will be targeted.When asked if the government plans a major offensive in North Waziristan, he did not comment....

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Pakistan beats Afghanistan by 72 runs in Asia Cup match

FATULLAH: Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 72 runs in its second Asia Cup match being played in Fatullah, Bangladesh.Chasing the target of target 249 runs, Afghanistan were all out on 176 runs in 47.2 overs.Noor Ali Zadran and Asghar Stanikzai were the highest scorer from Afghanistan, they made 44 and 40 runs respectively.Mohammad...

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Parliamentarian nightlife?: Jamshed Dasti makes serious accusations

ISLAMABAD: Member of the National Assembly (NA) Jamshed Dasti on Thursday accused some parliamentarians of bringing alcohol, hashish and even dancing women to the Parliament Lodges for entertainment, Express News reported.During the National Assembly session on Thursday, MNA Dasti said that the lodges are often frequented...

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Air force combat ready for assigned missions: PAF chief

ISLAMABAD: In a week where Pakistan Air Force has pounded targets in the tribal areas along its western border, the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on Thursday said that the military’s air advantage was maintaining combat readiness in pursuit of its assigned mission.“The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is committed...

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Breaking News : Islamic republic of Pakistan's 3G Auction Plan Revealed, Base Price Set at $295 Million, 4G On Sale Too!

Good news for pakistanis:While everyone is waiting for the IM, here’s what we have already found through a snap — published above — that was pictured during today’s top level meeting between 3G Advisory Committee and Anusha Rehman, Minister for IT and Telecom and Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister.Luckily picture’s angle fully revealed the most...

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Sony Announces the Mid-Range Xperia M2

While Sony was quite busy with announcing flagships, it certainly didn’t forget the lower-end phones either. The Xperia M2 is a mid-range phone which costs $300 (about 31,500 PKR) and comes with a 4.8″ display, an 8 megapixel camera and a quad-core processor.The 4.8″ display comes with qHD resolution, which makes it the largest phone...

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HTC Unveils the Desire 610 and 816

HTC’s naming scheme is turning into something a bit tough to swallow. The Desire brand, although popular, now has more numbers in its member’s name than you can remember. So if the Desire 200, 300, 310, 400, 500, 501, 600, 601 and 700 weren’t enough, here are the Desire 816 and 610Desire 610 The Desire 610 (as the name suggests)...

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Punjab Government Launches SMS Based Price Information System

Technology is a useful tool to improve governance; keeping that in mind the Government of Punjab has launched a short messaging service (SMS) based price information service for the residents of Punjab.This service has been launched for all districts of Punjab.This SMS based service will provide daily updated prices of grocery items on...

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Convert Your Photos To Cartoon Characters

Convert Your Photos To Cartoon CharactersCamera Movement'' (Moment-Cam) application recently developed by Chinese company that converts photos to cartoon characters.It was the most well known provisions. Back, however now that its just accessible in Chinese the English form has been introduced. Provisions despite a greatly...

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PTA Publishes IM: 3G / 4G Auction in Pakistan on April 7th

Much awaited Information Memorandum or IM for next-gen license auction has been published by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, after which we have a date of Auction for 3G and 4G licenses now.While primary details are as they were revealed before, the auction for three 3G and two 4G licenses is set for April 7th, 2014.Base price for...

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