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LAHORE - British Council and Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved University of Health Sciences for "inspire grant" for which grant would be offered to start combined educational and research based programmes both to UHS and Liverpool University United Kingdom.
International Strategic Partnership in Research and Education (INSPIRE) is basically programme introduced by British Council to enhance the cooperation in higher educational institutions between UK, Middle East

Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz paid tribute to family and supporters Friday -including her newborn baby son - as she was given a star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame. In return, Johny Depp described Cruz, who stars in the latest installment of the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, as an "inconceivably phenomenal mommy" and a magical woman.
"Today is a very special day that I will always remember," said Cruz, showing off her post-pregnancy figure as she received the

SAHIWAL - Sahiwal additional sessions judge (ASJ) awarded capital punishment to an accused on murder charges. According to prosecution, Muhammad Azam shot a shopkeeper Noor Zaman dead on a money dispute in Kameer one year ago. Kameer police registered a case and submitted a challan in the court of Sahiwal ASJ Sajjad Hussain after investigation. The ASJ gave capital punishment and a fine of Rs one lakh to the accused after trial and said if the accused did not pay the fine, he would

PESHAWAR - To revive health facilities in the tribal region, FATA Development Programme - Livelihood Development (FDP-LD) on Tuesday handed over medical equipment worth Rs 24 million to the FATA Health Services Directorate.
The handover of 86 items of equipment included medical, surgical and diagnostic equipment that will be shared among six health facilities in FATA. The aim of the handover is to rehabilitate health services and improve community health services. The total value

ISLAMABAD - The court hearing the Hajj scam case Saturday remanded Former minister for religious affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi in the physical custody of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for another four days.
Kazmi has been in FIA's custody since his arrest on March 15 for his alleged involvement in Hajj corruption case. Kazmi was brought to the court of Senior Civil Judge Rai Liaqat Kharal under tight security as dozens of his supporters had assembled outside the courtroom

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday reconstituted the Privatisation Commission (PC) Board with majority of new members inducted from the private sector. According to an official announcement, the PC Board has been reconstituted with Minister for Privatisation Syed Naveed Qamar as chairman while Iftikhar ul Haq, Laeeq Ahmed, Mahmood Nawaz Shah, Tanvir Ahmad Sheikh, Nawabzada Saifullah Magsi, Farid Malik, Shahab Anwar Khawaja and Secretary Privatisation Commission

SYDNEY - From Sydney to Seoul, London to Lima, and Dubai to Davis Station in frozen Antarctica, hundreds of millions of people are expected to switch off their lights on Saturday to mark "Earth Hour".
The movement that began in Sydney in 2007 to raise awareness about climate change now brings together people from around the world to turn the lights off for 60 minutes to reduce energy consumption.
"It's an hour in one day of the year," Earth Hour co-founder and executive

LOS ANGELES - MTV has renewed the longest-running reality TV series to date, 'The Real World,' for two more seasons. Currently airing its 25th edition which takes place in Las Vegas, and casting for Season 26, the two-season pickup means the MTV show will be on the air for the 27th and 28th installments. In an exclusive interview earlier this month, 'Real World' co-creator Jonathan Murray noted that the show has changed somewhat. "I'd say the show mirrors society and sometimes leads

KARACHI - In blatant disregard for merit and in an attempt to further the politics of reconciliation, coalition partners in the Sindh government - the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) - have drawn up plans to share at least 7,600 vacancies in government jobs, Pakistan Today has learnt.
There are at least 7,600 vacancies in various departments of the Sindh government in posts from Grade 1 to 14. "Under the agreed formula, at least 3,000 jobs

LAHORE - President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday awarded the Pride of Performance to Managing Director Virtual University (VU) Tajdar Alam at the Presidency in Islamabad. Tajdar has been nominated for the prestigious award for his relentless and meritorious efforts in the field of television and introducing state-of-the-art educational system in the country by making best use of modern technology and communication system. He has a wide range of experience and is well-known producer and

LAHORE - Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Aslam Tareen was awarded "Tamgha Imtiaz" today by Pakistan Government at a ceremony held at Governor House on the occasion of Pakistan Resolution Day 23rd March. The Governor Punjab conferred this medal on CCPO Lahore Muhammad Aslam Tareen, who has already received two highest medals from the Federal Government, including Quaid-e-Azam Medal. Muhammad Aslam Tareen has been awarded the honor of "Tamgha Imtiaz" for displaying best

TEL AVIV - Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was sentenced to seven years in jail for rape on Tuesday in a case that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said showed "that no person is above the law". Katsav had denied charges he twice raped an aide when he was a cabinet minister in the late 1990s, and molested or sexually harassed two other women who worked for him during his 2000-2007 term as president. But a three-judge panel at Tel Aviv District Court said when convicting him in

LOS ANGELES - Bryan Adams is now enshrined in concrete. The Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist and producer got his Hollywood Walk of Fame star Monday in front of the Musicians Institute. His hits include 'Cut Like a Knife,' 'Summer of '69,' 'Run to You,' and '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You.' Adam recalled visiting Hollywood Boulevard at 16 and marveling at the stars. He said he was humbled by seeing his own star.
Retired hockey star Wayne Gretzky was on hand for

KARACHI - A black market for petrol and diesel is thriving in Saudabad - a locality of Malir Town with few pumps and many customers - where a litre of petrol is being sold at 82 rupees as opposed to the Oil Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)-defined rate of Rs 76.77 rupees per litre, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Four shops were discovered by Pakistan Today that are involved in selling fuel in black: one is situated near the RCD Ground (adjacent to Hafiz Sweets), another located at

QUETTA - The government of Balochistan appointed senior lawyer and former senator Amanullah Kunrani Balochistan advocate general on Saturday. Kunrani's appointment came after resignation of his predecessor Salahuddin Mengal who was asked to step down in the wake of a controversy generated over his statement in the Supreme Court that Frontier Corps Balochistan was involved in whisking away Baloch youth.
His statement which indicates the involvement of the FC in killing and dumping

COMMENT - The second leg of the four remaining Champions League round of 16 ties was played last week, and barring the one surprise, all the home sides coasted through. The surprise was Bayern Munich, and not a pleasant one at that. Across two legs, Bayern's away goal lead from their first meeting with Inter Milan at the San Siro lasted a mere five minutes, as Eto'o ran through shortly after kick-off in Munich to slot the ball between Thomas Kraft's legs and into goal.
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Elvis Week this year will include the traditional candlelight vigil remembering Elvis Presley's death and a concert featuring a virtual image of the rock icon.
Elvis Week draws thousands of fans every year to Graceland, Elvis' longtime home in Memphis, for a celebration of his life and death. This year's Elvis Week is highlighted by a concert with a live band and real backup singers performing in front on a large LED-screen with a virtual Elvis belting out tunes.
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