Pakistan is among the few countries which have yet to adopt the 3G/4G technology. ISLAMABAD:The telecom sector in Pakistan is a major contributor to government revenues. During the last decade, Pakistan has made tremendous progress in the telecom industry because of deregulation and privatisation of the sector. Unfortunately, for the past 3 years, unwarranted complacency and vested interests have arrested r ...

A Nigerian military helicopter encircles over Jos, the capital of Plateau State, during a security operation on April 19, 2011. The senator representing Plateau North, Gyang Dantong, and the majority leader of the state assembly, Gyang Fulani, were gunned down today by Fulani herdsmen." Pam Ayuba, spokesman for the state's governor At least 58 people, including two lawmakers, have been killed in attacks tha ...

An Iranian oil tanker (file photo) In a bid to counter the US-engineered European Union insurance bans against Iran, the Islamic Republic’s Central Insurance Company has announced its readiness to provide insurance coverage for Iran-bound foreign oil tankers. “These services will be offered in cooperation with (Iran’s) Oil Ministry and the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade to oil tankers” coming to Iran ...

Malware will inflict internet service by changing a user’s DNS settings without permission. More than a quarter million internet users across the world are to be affected by a DNS (Domain Name System) malware called DNSChanger which will curtail internet access from today (Monday) onwards, according to cnet.com. The cutoff is scheduled for 12:01am Eastern Daylight Time. Following this time, computers affect ...

The IRGC launched a three-day missile drill named the Great Prophet 7 on July 3. A senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran's Armed Forces will give a crushing response to any aggression against the Islamic Republic. Kazem Jalali said Monday that if any country ventures an attack on any part of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Iranian Armed Forces, including the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Army and Basij for ...

Heavy showers forced the groundstaff to cover the entire field at the Pallekele International Stadium. PALLEKELE: Rain delayed the start of the second day’s play in the third and final Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Monday. Heavy showers forced the groundstaff to cover the entire field at the Pallekele International Stadium. There were no immediate signs of the weather clearing up. The ...

Man cheating A Veteran San Diego investigator, who described what his company does in three simple words “We catch cheaters”, has suggested seven signs that you must look for if you’re worried your spouse is cheating. Patrick Schneemann of Western Investigations uses sophisticated surveillance equipment and other tools to gather evidence of infidelity. According to him, the first sign to look for is weather ...

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad They (United States) offer the umbrella and political support to those gangs to… destabilize Syria.” Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says Washington plays a role in the turmoil in Syria by supporting the armed gangs to destabilize the country. Assad told the German ARD television channel in an interview on July 5, which was aired on Sunday, ...

Actress Priyanka Chopra looks gorgeous in a traditional attire designed by Manish Malhotra as she walks the ramp during the seventh annual Pidilite-CPAA Charity Fashion Show. (AFP photo) A few days ago, Kareena Kapoor called Sanjay Leela Bhansali, “the truest successor to Raj Kapoor’s legacy.” Of course, Bebo was excited to work with Bhansali in his upcoming biggie, tentatively titled Ram Leela. But now, in ...

Al-Badr Mujahideen vows to fight Indian rule in Kashmir and Nato forces in Afghanistan. ISLAMABAD:Militants fighting Indian rule in Kashmir and US-led foreign forces in Afghanistan are brazenly raising funds and recruiting potential fighters in cities and towns of Pakistan. Al-Badr Mujahideen, a breakaway faction of Hizbul Mujahideen group, organised a two-day ‘Shuada Conference’ in the Swan Adda area of Ra ...