A COLLECTION of images taken at Marilyn Monroes first photo shoot have been sold at auction for $352,000 in Beverly Hills, California. Taken by Joseph Jasgur in 1946, when Monroe was named Norma Jeane Dougherty, the photos came with negatives and the right to sell and distribute them. In September, ...

KARACHI - President Zardari monitored relief activities in various rain-affected districts of Sindh, and interacted with elected representatives, relief committees and district officials of the areas through video-conferencing via satellite from Bilawal House here on Friday. The districts which ...

PARIS (AFP) - The Champions League group stage has reached the halfway mark but Manchester United and Manchester City are aware they have to raise their game after fluffing some of their early lines. United are at least armed with the experience of three wins - including two in recent memory in ...

NEW YORK - High winds from a rare October storm roaring through the US east coast knocked out power for 2.3 million people, and the heavy snow it dumped in several areas paralyzed life there. Three people were killed in storm-related incidents. Transportation was hard-hit on Sunday, The heaviest ...

OUR STAFF REPORTER LAHORE The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has vowed to defy the governments plan of energy conservation. Hence the ECCs decision to shut markets early, will be resisted tooth and nail, they added. All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran President Ashraf Bhatti said that the hours ...

ISLAMABAD (Online) Ministry of Petroleum is actively engaged to pave the way for the import of 500mmcf Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) on emergent basis which will exclusively be used for the generation of 2,500 MW electricity in the country. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim ...

THE next time you are tempted to hit the snooze button on your alarm clock, hold fire. Research suggests that early risers are slimmer, happier and healthier than those who get up later in the day. Worst off are night owls, with late nights seemingly taking their toll on health and happiness. ...

LAHORE Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said the Land Record Management and Information System is such an excellent and public service project due to which people will not only get rid of corrupt mafia but it will create conveniences in transfer of properties and getting 'Fards. ...

OUR STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar has directed the Wapda authorities to expedite the work on 1,350 MW Tarbelas 4th Extension Hydropower project and complete it ahead of time. He made these directions while presiding over a meeting during his ...

ISLAMABAD (APP) - The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Wednesday urged the government to execute Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline as early as possible in order to run wheel of the industry. To meet the current demand of gas, the government must execute Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline ...

With increasing interest in the application of spectral reflectance/remote sensing technique to crop growth studies encourages a close examination at appropriate sensors to monitor crop growth. Electromagnetic radiation from sun is found at wavelength 300-3000nm. Green vegetation and soil absorb ...

PARIS (AFP) - Himalayan villagers have won the backing of climate science for their suspicions that snow cover, water resources and the ecosystem are changing in their region, a study published Wednesday said. The authors of the research carried out by Britains Royal Society say this is the first ...

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday emphasised upon the early finalisation of the currency swap agreement between Pakistan and China saying that such arrangements should also be made with Turkey and Sri Lanka to promote and facilitate bilateral trade with these countries. The President ...

SCIENTISTS have discovered what could be the first step towards a DNA test to detect the early signs of bowel cancer. Tests on two distinct genes were highly accurate in distinguishing between tumours and benign polyps - growths in the bowel that can become cancerous. While not all polyps in the ...

RAMZAN CHANDIO KARACHI - Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Friday said that two letters have been written to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani seeking funds for maintenance, restructuring and improvement of irrigation system in the province as well as for payment of remaining amount ...

SIEM REAP (Cambodia) (AFP) - Japans Kenichi Kuboya opened his campaign strongly by posting a flawless seven-under-par 65 to take the first round lead at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open on Thursday. Thailands Atiwit Janewattananond, who made history by becoming the youngest player at 14 years and ...

LAHORE - Though the government claims to reduce the menace to a greater extent by effectively carrying out fumigation and insecticide spray, dengue fever patients continued to visit public sector hospitals and private healthcare centres across the province including the City in increasing number. ...

The flood high tide is fast raging towards Sajawal, as Hyderabad GOC directed the people living near the city and its suburbs to evacuate at the earliest, report said on Thursday. Also, Kirthar Canal breach has inundated at least 150 villages, as breach at SM protective embankment is persistently ...

Adolescents who had consumed two or more servings of dairy products daily as children have been found to have higher levels of bone mineral content and bone density than those who did not. Until recently, it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to bone health in children, including ...

Islamabad (Online) US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke Wednesday reiterated the commitment of the US Government to help Pakistan in mitigating the losses suffered by it during war against militants He expressed these views during his meeting with President ...

ISLAMABAD Terming the public support in war against terror as vitally important, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that this support can only be kept intact if the international community, particularly the donor countries, fulfil their pledges and help the Government of Pakistan ...

MONTREAL (AFP) Sebastian Vettel posted the fastest time in Fridays second practice for Sundays Canadian Grand Prix as the young German started repairing the damage caused by his controversial drive last time out. Perhaps with a point to prove after crashing while challenging teammate Mark Webber ...

ISLAMABAD - Former president General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf, who is currently staying abroad for reasons best known to him, is ostensibly unable to stage his early comeback despite his wishes and back channel efforts through his powerful US and Arab lobbies. Well-placed political sources privy to ...

SILVER CITY (New Mexico) (AFP) Lance Armstrong made a low-key start at the Tour of the Gila Wednesday, but said the race was good early preparation for the Tour de France. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France champion, finished 22nd in the Tour of the Gilas opening stage, a 95-mile road race ...

ISLAMABAD Family members and office-bearers of Pakistan Dental Association (PDA) Sunday appealed the federal government to take effective measures for the recovery of missing Prof Dr Ayyaz Ali Khan, Principal Islamic International Dental College. Addressing a press conference here at the National ...

BIRMINGHAM (Alabama) (AFP) Melanie Oudin and Alla Kudryavtseva will lead off the Fed Cup semi-final between USA and Russia. The Americans number one player Oudin faces Russias No. 2 Kudryavtseva, in the first match of the best-of-five tie on Saturday. Bethanie Mattek-Sands will play doubles and ...

Leaving Afghanistan too soon would be far more disastrous than 9/11 due to the risk of extremists acquiring nuclear materials, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday, defending an unpopular mission. The international community went in together, and we will pull out together. If we do not ...

MELBOURNE (AFP) Michael Schumachers attempt to land a fifth Australian Grand Prix victory effectively ended on the first corner of Sundays race in Melbourne. The seven-time world champion, on the comeback trail with Mercedes GP after three years away from the track, came to grief when his car came ...

An application has been filed in the Supreme Court's Lahore registry on Monday asking for an early hearing of the petition seeking immunity for President Asif Ali Zaradri, a private TV reported. The hearing of the petition has been pending since a few weeks. The application by Barrister Zafarullah ...

LAHORE - WAPDA Chairman Shakil Durrani has directed the project authorities to expedite their efforts for early completion of the Gomal Zam Dam and Jinnah Hydropower projects in view of the increasing requirements of water and power in the country. According to a press release issued on Friday, he ...