Samsung wins reconsideration of Galaxy Tab sales ban

 SAN FRANCISCO: A U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that a lower court should reconsider a sales ban against Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 won by Apple in a patent dispute with the South Korean electronics maker. The injunction was put in place ahead of a month-long trial that pitted iPhone maker Apple Inc against Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in a closely watched legal battle that ended with a resounding victory for Apple last month on...

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Oil companies, FMCGs drive Pakistani stocks higher

KARACHI: The Pakistani stock market ended higher on Friday, driven by investors’ interest in oil exploration and production companies, traders said. The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.40 per cent, or 61.17 points, higher at 15,418.76, on total volume of 113.92 million shares. “Activity was primarily driven by exploration and production companies as well as fast moving consumer goods companies, where OGDCL...

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String of Iraq car bomb blasts kill at least 32

BAGHDAD: Bombings and shootings killed more than 32 people across Iraq on Sunday, underscoring the government’s struggle with a stubborn insurgency more than nine months after the last US troops withdrew. In Taji, 20 km (12 miles) north of the capital Baghdad, bombs in three parked cars went off separately, killing 11 people and wounding 24, including several policemen. Reuters footage of the scene of one of the explosions showed the remains...

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1.5 million affected by flood in Naseerabad division

QUETTA: The president of the Balochistan chapter of PPP, Mir Sadiq Umrani, said on Sunday that over 400 people had lost their lives and crops worth Rs22 billion had been destroyed in floods in Naseerabad division. Addressing a press conference, he said the government had provided foodstuffs only to 3 per cent of the people affected by the floods. He appealed to the government and the United Nations to accelerate the assistance programme...

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Overseas Pakistanis must get right to vote and get elected, says Bilawal

NEW YORK, Sept 30: People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that despite all challenges Pakistan is making its first constitutional and peaceful transfer of power from a democratic government to a new democratic government due to a strong and democratic set-up put in place by the PPP. Addressing an international convention of the PPP here late on Saturday, he said Pakistan had been transformed from a dictatorship into a democracy...

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A House You Can Live in Forever

Uniquely decorated home, is the one thing that every person wishes to have. The trend of decorating homes is fond all around the world. Especially, on joyful events, people are a lot more concerned about home decor. If you are one, who is looking to improve the home decor, then you need to follow some special home decor tips and design secrets for a house you can live in forever. Here are some useful home decor tips that will make your home...

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House Painting Can Change the Mood and Value of Your Home

House paint can seem to be a very tedious and complex task which often requires days of scheduling, budgeting and planning. But one thing about house paint is very true and that is, it is most of the time very rewarding and you can enjoy a place with a new look and fresh appeal altogether. Color Scheme The first and foremost decision while considering house paint is to decide the color schemes for different rooms. Ideally, for house paint color...

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Staying Healthy - Keeping Stress Away

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Life is to live! And to live healthy. With the world getting more advanced and fast paced, the expectations have also increased. Consequently, the competition to be on the top of the game is forcing people to resort to stressful living....

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How to Beat the Rain In Style

Don’t let the rainy season ruin your days. Whatever may the weather be, staying stylish is the key to looking different and setting your mark. Monsoon clothes for men come in a variety of range to choose from. Preparing yourself for monsoons can be very exciting. Downpour, no doubt, affects the routine, but don’t let it ruin your style. Welcome the rain with monsoon style trend by buying these things: 1.    Umbrella The...

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Latest Hair Trends For Guys To Amaze Ladies

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 This season, try out something that would surely make a difference for your lady love, something in hair trends that she will love for sure. ...

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Star Studded Paris Fashion Week Through the Years

Paris Fashion Week is here, and to celebrate we are taking a look back at some of the famous faces who have lined the runways. Victoria Beckham and Katie Holmes made a statement with their arrival in 2006 while Kristen Stewart stepped out for Balenciaga earlier this year. Claire Danes, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson have also showed up for the stylish fun.....See full article at  www.popsugar.c...

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Samsung launches new oversized smartphone

 SEOUL: Samsung launched the newest version of its oversized smartphone Galaxy Note on Wednesday, just a week after Apple’s iPhone 5 hit shelves, in an apparent bid to outpace its rival with a wider range of gadgets. The South Korean electronics giant said the Galaxy Note II, first unveiled at a trade fair in Berlin last month, will eventually hit stores in 128 nations including the United States, where the firm’s recently lost a...

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Google launches Nexus 7 tablet in Japan

TOKYO: Google said Tuesday it was launching its Nexus 7 tablet computer in Japan, aiming to take on Apple’s iPad in one of the most lucrative markets in the world. The Nexus 7′s 16 gigabyte model, powered by the latest generation of Android software is available to order at Google Play starting Tuesday and will hit store shelves on October 2. Priced at 19,800 yen ($255), it comes in around half the price of the lowest spec third generation...

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Weekly inflation inches up

 ISLAMABAD, Sept 25: The weekly inflation rose marginally due to an increase in petrol prices of Rs6.52 per litre, for the week ending Sept 30, according to data released by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday. According to the data, increase in weekly inflation was more for the higher income groups compared to the low income groups. Ccompared to the previous week the combined income group witnessed an increase of 0.90 per cent,...

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Deadly fighting inside Damascus army HQ

DAMASCUS/BEIRUT: Deadly fighting erupted inside the headquarters compound of the Syrian army in the heart of Damascus on Wednesday following twin bombings around the heavily guarded complex, a human rights group said. The clashes in the general staff compound in the capital’s Umayyad Square district left dead on both sides, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. According to the military, Syrian commanders all escaped injury in the...

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Two million displaced by India floods

 GUWAHATI: Floods in northeastern India have forced two million to flee their homes and 18 people have been killed, the disaster management agency in Assam state said on Wednesday. “The total number of people displaced has gone up to two million and 18 people are dead so far in the third wave of flooding,” the disaster management department said in its latest bulletin. At least 19 of oil-rich Assam’s 27 districts have been hit by floods...

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Aishwarya Rai named Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was today appointed as the new international Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS, the joint UN programme on AIDS and HIV. The announcement was made at the UN headquarters here by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibe on the sidelines of the 67th session of the UN General Assembly. In her new role, she will help raise awareness on issues related to stopping new HIV infections in children and advocate for...

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2012 Emmy Awards Winners List

The Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony took place Sunday night at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles. Here is a list of winners: Best drama: “Homeland.” Best comedy: “Modern Family.” Best miniseries or movie: “Game Change.” Best drama actress: Claire Danes, “Homeland.” Best drama actor Damian Lewis, “Homeland.” Best drama supporting actress: Maggie Smith, “Downton Abbey.” Best supporting actor: Aaron Paul, “Breaking Bad.” Best drama director:Tim...

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Euro falls against dollar, yen in Asia

TOKYO: The euro fell against the dollar and yen in Asia on Monday as risk appetite was dampened by uncertainty over the progress on Greek budget cuts to qualify for a new tranche of rescue cash, dealers said. The euro bought $1.2944 and 101.03 yen in Tokyo afternoon trade, down from $1.2985 and 101.42 yen in New York late Friday. The dollar was changing hands at 78.02 yen, down slightly from 78.12 yen. Athens and its international lenders...

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Pakistan overcome fighting New Zealand

PALLEKELE: Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took four wickets as Pakistan kept their nerve to pull off an exciting 13-run win over New Zealand in the World Twenty20 group D match on Sunday. Ajmal took 4-30, his fourth four-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket, as Pakistan restricted New Zealand to 164-9 after setting them a daunting 178-run target on the back of a brilliant career best 56 by Nasir Jamshed at Pallekele stadium. New Zealand gave Pakistan...

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