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Kharotabad tribunal summons CCPO Quetta Updated at: 1400 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011  QUETTA: The inquiry tribunal investigation the May 17 Kharotabad tragedy, has summoned CCPO Quetta Ghalib Bandesha to explain the arrest of journalist Jamal Tarakai and the police assault on Dr. Baqir Shah, Geo News reported.According to sources, Dr. Baqir Shah who conducted the post mortem of the foreigners was assaulted by the police on Monday night while journalist Jamal Tarakai who was made the video of the Kharotabad incident was arrested th .... Full Story

US for peace talks with Afghan Taliban Updated at: 0458 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011  UNITED NATIONS: The United States is seeking to split the UN sanctions list for Taliban and al Qaeda figures into two as part of a bid to induce the Taliban into talks on a peace settlement in Afghanistan, diplomats said on Monday.The move comes as Washington prepares to start pulling out its 97,000 troops in Afghanistan next month as part of a process to hand over all combat operations against Taliban insurgents to Afghan security forces by 2014 .... Full Story

Gas shortage mars urea production Updated at: 1317 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011  KARACHI: Gas crisis in the country has badly affected the production of urea fertilizer and now according to industry sources the government would need to import and subsidise it, Geo News reported.The sources told that due to gas shortage local industry is unable to meet to the demand of 250,000 tonnes of urea and the gap could only be filled by importing. Due to higher international prices, government would need to provide subsidy of at least R .... Full Story

Afridi, Butt resolve differences: sources Updated at: 1350 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011 ISLAMABAD: Former cricket captain Shahid Afridi met Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt in Islamabad and reached an out of court settlement, Geo News reported.According to the sources, important government officials were also present in the meeting. Afridi agreed to withdraw the case against PCB and also to appear before the PCB disciplinary committee.

Priyanka Chopra excited about Gaga’s concert Updated at: 1008 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011  MUMBAI: International pop icon Lady Gaga is set to come to India on a three-city tour, much to the excitement of her many fans, including the Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka is quite kicked about Gaga performing in Mumbai. In February this year, Priyanka had personally met Lady Gaga after attending her concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Priyanka had asked Lady Gaga to come to India. Now that Priyanka’s wish is coming tr .... Full Story

Scans to spot Alzheimer's likely to be available from this year Updated at: 2024 PST,  Sunday, June 12, 2011  NEW YORK: Brain scans that detect early warning signs of Alzheimer's may be available in the United States as soon as this year, researchers reported this week.However, it may be too early for the scans to be of much help for those with the disease.According to the Alzheimer's Association, the disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and the number of deaths has risen in recent years.Researchers just released studies that .... Full Story

Airbus unveils 'cabin of future' Updated at: 1054 PST,  Tuesday, June 14, 2011  LONDON: With a see-through cabin, the aircraft of the future won't be for nervous flyers. Plane manufacturer Airbus has looked 40 years into the futrue and unveiled concept designs for the aircraft of 2050. The company's vision offers a revolution in air travel. Gone are the regulated class divisions of First, Business and Economy, replaced by personalised zones that offer flexible, tailored levels of relaxation, interactivity and working spaces. .... Full Story