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EXPRESSPK
Prosecutor, 6 others killed in Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY: A Guatemala federal prosecutor and six other people were killed in an attack near the Mexican border blamed on drug traffickers, officials said Monday.
The attackers burned the bodies of their victims, including Chiquimula prosecutor Irma Oliveras, a businessman and the director of a regional government social services agency, said Interior Minister Mauricio Lopez. The bodies of three bodyguards were found in another charred vehicle nearby. ''The modues operandi of the attackers corresponds to drug trafficking groups'' operating in the border region, he added. According to Lopez, the victims were returning from the inauguration of a hotel in La Messilla city.
Mexican drug cartels, especially Los Zetas, have expanded their operations to Guatemala, a source of cocaine being smuggled into the United States. About 42 percent of crimes and acts of violence in Guatemala are tied to drug trafficking, according to government estimates.
AFP
Pakistan, India to play first T20 today
BANGALORE: Pakistan and India will play their first T20 match here today (Tuesday) as cricketing ties between the South Asian neighbours resume after the Mumbai attacks.
The Pak-India series consists of two T20 and three ODIs and the captain of both teams have said spectators will get to see some good cricket.
The T20 match will begin at 6:30 PM (PST) while the second T20 match will be played in Ahmedabad on December 28.
GEO
We must be show unity against Terririosm, Asfand Yar Wali
We must be show unity against Terririosm, Asfand Yar Wali
EXPRESSPK
Nokia patent deal with RIM to lift finances
HELSINKI: Struggling Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia (NOK1V.HE) has settled its patent dispute with BlackBerry maker Research in Motin (RIM.TO) in return for payments, as it tries to exploit its trove of technology patents to boost its dire finances.
Terms of the agreement were confidential, but Nokia said on Friday it included a one-time payment to be booked in the fourth quarter,as well as ongoing fees, all to be paid by RIM.
Nokia is one of the industry's top patent holders, along with Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Ericsson (ERICb.ST), having invested 45 billion euros in mobile research and development over the past two decades.
It has been trying to make use of that legacy to ensure its survival as it battles to recover ground lost in the lucrative smartphone market to the likes of Apple (APPL.O) and Samsung (005930.KS).
With sales and cash reserves falling and its credit rating cut to junk over the past year, Nokia in October announces a 750 million euros convertible bond to help fund its fightback.
The agreement with RIM settles all existing patent litigation between the two companies, Nokia said, adding similar disputes with HTC Corp (2498.TW) and ViewSonic still stood.
''This agreement demonstrates Nokia's Industry leading patent portfolio and enables us to focus on further licensing opportunities in the mobile communications market, ''said Paul Melin, Nokia's chief intellectual property officer.
Nokia has earned around 500 million euros a year from patent royalties in key areas of mobile telephony.
Some analysts have said it could earn hundreds of millions more if it can negotiate with more companies successfully.
They estimated its June 2011 settlement with Apple was worth hundreds of millions of euros, but said the RIM agreement was likely worth much less because of lower BlackBerry sales.
''Not hundred of millions , ''said Martin Nilsson, analyst at Handelsbanken, when asked for an estimate on the settlement. He added the news was positive, if not surprising.
''More or less, when companies like Ericsson, Qualcomm or Nokia go into negotiations, they end up net winners,''
Nokia shares fell 3 percent to 3.07 euros by 1000 GMT. They have been retreating in the past few sessions from their strong surge of the past month.
They rose around 40 percent over the month through Tuesday on speculation its new Lumia smartphones were selling well. Analysts have warned the phones appeared sold out in many stores as supplies were short to begin with. AGENCIES
Meer'a Bungalow Sealed
LAHORE: The Excise Department Lahore region has sealed film star Meer'a bungalow in Lahore for non-payment of taxes.
According to the Excise Department Lahore region, two hundred and twenty seven thousands rupees (Rs. 227,000) was outstanding on the said property.
The department added, that Meera had been offered the option of paying the overdue taxes in easy instalments; but since no payment were received, her property has been sealed. (GEO)
US condemns Bashir Bilour's assassination
Staff Report
PESHAWAR: The United States, condemnig the killing of Bashir Bilour, said on Sunday that the slain ANP leader was the effective voice against terrorism.
In a statement issued by the American embassy, US ambassador to Islamabad Richard Olson paid tributes to Bashir Bilour.
He said Bashir Bilour was a brave man and that US is Standing by Pakistan at this time of grief.
Olson said that work on Bashir Bilour's vision would continue to make Pakistan a safe and prosperous country.
SAMAA
Tendulkar retires from ODIs
NEW DELHI: India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday announced his retirement from on-day cricket, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said.
Tendulkar, 39, spoke to BCCI president N. Srinivasan and ''conveyed his decision to retire from the one-day format of the game'', the board said in a statement.
The Mumbai batsman is the world's top run-getter in on-day cricket, with 18246 runs from 463 matches at an average of 44.83 with 49 centuries. (AFP)
Bashir Bilour's funeral prayers to be held today
PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers of Awami National Party leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour would be held in the afternoon today, Geo News reported Sunday.
A suicide bomber on Saturday evening killed nine people including Mr Bilour his personal secretary and a senior police official. His funeral prayers would be held at Colonel Sher Khan Army Stadium at 2:00 PM. He would be laid to rest in Peeri Badshah graveyard.
A national day of mourning has been announced by Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf over the tragedy. The national flag would be flown at half-mast today in the honour of the ANP leader.
The provincial governments of Punjab , Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber PAkhtunkhwa have also announced day of mourning.
Haroon Bilour, elder son of the martyred politician, has reached Pakistan to attend last rituals of his father.
President Asif Ali Zardari, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, Mian Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, Altaf Hussain and others politicians expressed profound grief over the demise of the senior politician.
Mr Bilour was targeted by a suicide bomber after an ANP public gathering leaving him seriously injured. He was shifted to the Lady Ready Hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.
SHO Razaq Khan Police Station and personal secretary of the minister had been on the spot.
Bilour's body was shifted to the residence of his elder brother Ghulam Ahmed Bilour from where it would be taken for funeral prayers and then to the graveyard.
A large number of party worker and relatives have gathered at the residence of Ghulam Ahmed Bilour.
GEO
New Zealand trounced in first match
DURBAN: South Africa sent New Zealand crashing to an eight-wicket defeat with 47 balls to spare in the first Twenty20 international at Kingsmead on Friday.
Fast bowler Rory Kleinveldt took two early wickets a slide from which New Zealand never recovered. They were bowled out for 86 after winning the toss.
Klelinveldt took the key wickets of Rob Nicol and captain Brendon McCullum and finished with three for 18 to capture the man-of-the-match award.
South Africa romped home in 12.1 overs with new captain Faf du Plessis making 38 not out, while Quinton de Kock, making his debut four days after his 20th birthday, slammed a quick 28 not out.
It was a disappointing start for New Zealand, who arrived as underdogs but were expected to put up a reasonable fight in the Tweny20 internationals.
They were missing several key players, including former captian Ross Taylor, who was unavailable for the tour, and suffered another blow when experienced batsman Marin Guptil could not play at Kingsmead because of a stomach ailment.
Fast bowler Trent Boult was also unavailable because of a similar complaint.
On a pitch with pace and bounce, the tourists lost three wickets inside the first five overs. Nicol charged Kleinveldt and was caught behind, while McCullum top-edged a hook and was caught at fine leg. In between Peter Fulton drove Dale Steyn to mid-on.
It did not get much better for the Black Caps although left-handed newcomer Colin Munro, who was born in Durban and did his early schooling in the city before his family moved to New Zealand, made 23. Doug Bracewell hit 21 not out.
Steyn, new comer Chris Morris and left-arm spinner Robin Peterson all took two wickets.
New Zealand new comer Mitchill McClenaghan had Richard Levi caught at slip for a duck, bowling a wicket maiden at the start of the South African innings.
But Henry Davids and Du Plessis put on 45 before Du Plesis and De Kock finished the match.
AFP
PML-N worker dies in Jubilant firing
SARGODHA: A young man was killed during jubilant firing at a PML-N corner meeting here on Friday.
According to police, workers fired into the air upon the arrival of PML-N leader Chaudhry Hamid Hameed. During the aerial firing, 22 years old Imran a worker of the PML-N was shot and died on the spot.
Following the death of the young man, the corner meeting was postponed while his body was shifted to the DHQ hospital.
GEO
ECP announces schedule of door-to-door voters lists verification in Karachi
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the schedule of door to door campaign for verification of voter lists in Karachi, here on Tuesday.
According to ECP, the total process of verification of the lists, which would commence from January 5, will be completed in 69 days. The verification teams would work under the supervision of Pakistan Army and Frontier Constabulary (FC).
The commission further said that almost 18 days would be spent in checking voter lists by the ECP teams. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will announce the renewed voter lists on February 24.
THENEWSTRIBE
US woman crowned Miss Universe 2012
By AFP
LAS VEGAS: American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title.
The title of first runner-up went to the contestant from the Philippines, Janine Tugonon.
Last year's winner Leila Lopes of Angola, crowned jubilant Culpo, 20 years old, to succeed her in a year-long reign.
It is the first win for an American woman since 1997, when the title was won by Brook Lee.
Miss Venezuela, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, placed third in the contest. Fourth place went to Miss Australia Renae Ayris, and fifth to Miss Brazil, Gabriela Markus.
The title Miss Congeniality was given to Miss Guatemala Laura Godoy by the contestants.
The pageant, which purports to pick the world's most beautiful woman, was held this year in Las Vegas, and saw 89 contestants compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview.
It marked the 61st edition of the pageant, held last year in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and which is co-sponsored by US television network NBC and American real estate mogul Donald Trump.
India conducts development trial of air-to-air Astra missile
BALASORE:: India on Friday conducted development trial of its indigenously developed beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile Astra from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, 15 km from Balasore.
The sophisticated missile was test-fired from a launcher in launch pad-2 of the ITR at about 01:25 PM targeting a flying object being supported by a pilotless target air-craft 'Lakshya', defence sources said.
The single stage, solid fuelled Astra missile is more advance in its category than the contemporary BVR missiles and is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable supersonic aerial targets. The 3.8 metre long missile, having a diameter of 178 mm with an overall launch weight of 160 kg, can carry a warhead containing conventional explosives weighing 15 kg. It can be fitted to any fighter aircraft.
Astra is intended to be eventually integrated with Sukhoi-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000, Jaguar and the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft of the Indian Air Force, the sources said. Describing Astra as a futuristic missile, DRDO scientist said the weapon could intercept the target at supersonic speed.
Pakistan trounce Oman 8-3 in Asian Champions Trophy
DOHA: Pakistan hockey team began its campaign on an impressive note in the second Asian Champions Trophy when it outclassed Oman with a huge margin of 8-3 here at the Al-Rayyan Hockey Stadium in Qatar capital on Thursday.
Shakeel Abbasi was the top scorer with three goals while Waqas Sharif netted two. Among others, Abdul Haseem Khan, Rizwan Khan Junior and Mohammad Imran scored one goal each.
Six countries --- Pakistan, India, China, Japan, Oman and Malaysia --- are contesting in the eight-day tournament which will conclude on December 27.
Rafi Peer director Faizan Peerzada passes away
LAHORE: Faizan Peerzada, Director of the Rafi Peer Theather passed away in Lahore today, Geo News reported.
According to Peerzada family, Faizan had complained about chest pains and was being taken to the hospital when he passed away. Doctors confirmed cause of death to be cardiac failure.
Faizan Peerzada had played an important role in promoting puppet theater in Pakistan. He was 52 years old, and has left behind a wife and two children.
GEO TV
First Trailor of Akshay Kumar New Movie ''Special 26'' released
First Trailor of Akshay Kumar New Movie ''Special 26'' released
PTCL is Forcefully Upgrading 2MB DSL to 4MB, to Charge Extra From Next Month
PTCL has done this again, after a long time, but that's something PTCL has practiced before.
PTCL is going to forcefully upgrade your 2MB DSL broadband to 4MB - without any consent - to offer your free upgrade for one month and will charge you regular tariff for 4MB package from January 31st, 2013.
PTCL website says that 2Mbps customers are being upgraded to 4Mbps and they will be charged 2Mbps equivalent Tariff (Rs.1,549 / month) till January 31st, 2013 - after which regular tariff of Rs. 2,100 / month will apply for your 4 Mbps packages.
Yes, you can opt-out of this promotion, but why so? Why PTCL is forcefully upgrading packages in the first place? This is something that PTA might want to ask PTCL.
PTCL should have kept this promotion opt-in, through which customers could be allowed to upgrade for free - while others could remain on their current packages who don't want to pay extra for their DSL lines.
Here are Terms outilned by PTCL for the promotion:
- 4Mbps Braodband promo charges: Rs. 1,549 per month
- Unlimited download
- All 2Mbps customers are being upgraded to 4Mbps
- No extra charges will be charged to customers before 31st Jan 2013
- Offers start during December 2012
- Valid Up to 31st January 2013
- 2Mbps Student are not included in the offer
- All customers who do not wish to continue with 4Mbps will have to Opt out by calling 1236 and reverting back to 2Mbps
- This promotional package will expire on 31st Jan-2013 and standard 4Mbps Tariff (Rs. 2,100 / month) will apply after that
- All customer who do not wish to continue with 4Mbps will have to Opt out be calling 1236 and reverting back to 2Mbps
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Oil prices dip on profit-taking, fiscal cliff deal concerns
By AFP
SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell in Asia on Friday, with traders taking profits after a recent rally and as US politicians continue to wrangle over a deal to avert the fiscal cliff, analysts said.
New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in February fell 70 cents to $89.43 a barrel and Brent North Sea crude for February dropped 45 cents to $109.75.
''After a big rally in price over the last few days people are happy to exit and reap a form of profit while taking risk off the table,'' Jason Hughes, the head of premium client management at IG Markets Singapore told.
''We are also seeing a more cautions approach in Asia just in case US politicians don't come to a resolution to avoid the fiscal cliff.''
Crude prices rose earlier in the week on a sharper-than-expected fall in US crude inventories as lawmakers appeared to make headway on a deal to avert the huge tax hikes and spending cuts due to take effect at the start of January.
But talk appeared to hit an impasse when top Republican John Boehner pressed ahead with a controversial ''Plan B'' that extends tax breaks for everyone earning less than $1 million per year.
US President Barack Obama, however, has said he is willing to go no higher than $400,000.
Boehner, who is Speaker of the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, on Thursday scrapped a vote on the plan as he acknowledged that he did not have sufficient support even from within his own party.
AFP
Sri Lanka's Hathurrusinghe new NSW coach
By AFP
SYDNEY: Former Sri Lankan Test player Chandika Hathurusinghe has been appointed head coach of the NSW Blues until the end of season after Anthony Stuard was sacked.
At a NSW Cricket board meeting this week, it was decided that Stuart's contract would not be renewed and the 42-year-old stepped down immediately.
''NSW Blues assistant coach, and former Sri Lankan Test player, Chankika Hathurusinghe has been appointed acting head coach until the conclusion of the 2012-13 season,'' the team said on its website Thursday.
Stuart had been in the job for 18 months.
AFP
Gangnum Style add in Collins dictionary dot com as long words of the 2012
Gangnum Style add in Collins dictionary dot com as long words of the 2012
Pakistani players receive Lucrative BPL contracts
DHAKA: Pakistani players received lucrative contracts to play in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
During the auction, Pakistani players Shahid Afridi and Imran Nazir were included in the golden category which led to them receiving some of the highest paid contracts. Imran Nazir received a $280,000 contracts from the Chittagong Kings while Shahid Afridi received a $275,00 contract from the Dhaka Gladiaors.
Former Pakistani cricketers Azhar Mehmood was given a $206,000 contract and will represents the Barisal Burners who also offered a $101,500 contract to Saeed Ajmal.
Shoaib Malik was given a $85,000 contract from the Khulna Royal Bengals.
Bangladeshi star all-rounder Shakib ul Hasan received the highest contract of $365,000 to play for the Dhaka Gladiators. The Sylhet Royals selected Bangladeshi Captain Mushfiqur Rahim by offering him a $ 280,000 contract.
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3 more babies die of measles in Kandhkot; toll reaches
Kandhkot: At least three more children succumbed to measles, an epidemic disease, on Wednesday in Kandhkot Tehsil of Pakistan's Sindh Province as toll reaches 38 in less than a month.
Sources said that all the three babies died of the deadly disease in Ghulam Nabi village of the Tehsil.
On Tuesday, four children died in the Tehsil due to unavailability of vaccine.
The disease caused by the flood water which has not been taken out from several parts of the area.
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Indian courts Italian marines to go home for Chrismas
KOCHI, India: Two Italian marines charged with killing two fishermen off the coast of Kerala will likely be allowed to spend Chrismas in Italy, after a court on Thursday accepted the sailor's plea to go home for the holiday season.
The sailors are awaiting trial in connection with the shooting death in February, and case has soured relations between New Delhi and Rome. Italy has challenged India's right to try the men, arguing in the New Delhi Supreme Court that the shooting took place in international waters.
The sailors, members of a military security team protecting the cargo ship Enrica Lexie from pirate attacks, fired on a fishing boat they say they mistake for a pirate craft off the southern Indian state of Kerala.
The Kerala high court's decision came just days after Italy demanded a quick decision by the supreme court to allow the men to go on trial in Rome. No decision is expected by the court, however, until January. -- AGENCIES
Three astronauts blast off for ISS in Russian craft
BAIKONUR: A Soyuz spacecraft carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts blasted off from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan bound for the International Space Station (ISS), an AFP correspondent reported.
The Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft took off according on schedule at 1212 GMT carrying Russian Roman Romanenko, American Thomas Marshburn and Canadian Chris Hadfield. (AFP)
AFP
First Women President in South Korea
SEOUL: In history of South Korea, First women President will take oath as South Korea's President.
