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Two holidays: confusion over implementation Updated at: 1839 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  KARACHI: The decision of federal government to observe two weekly holidays has been implemented; however, several banks and educational institutions remained opened today due to unclear situation.University of Karachi and other educational institutes observed holiday but NED and some private varsities were open.Educational boards, Board of Secondary Education Karachi and Board of Intermediate Education Karachi were working as usual.The courts and .... Full Story

Iran to deploy 'bomber drone' by next year Updated at: 1835 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  TEHRAN: Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have said that by March next year it will deploy a domestically manufactured drone capable of carrying out air strikes."The super advanced bomber drone, manufactured by the Revolutionary Guards, will be operational in the second half of this year," Guards Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said referring to the Iranian year ending on March 20, 2011.He did not give details on the aircraft.Iran's drone te .... Full Story

Pulses rate soar as high as Rs180/kg Updated at: 1847 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  KARACHI: The prices of various pulses have soared to the record level of up to Rs60 to Rs180 per kilogram.The prices of pulses have sky-rocketed across the country. The price of Daal Mong has climbed from Rs90 to Rs120 per kg; Mash from Rs150 to Rs180; Masoor from Rs110 to Rs125 and; Daal Chana from Rs55 to Rs60 per kg. Wholesale sources have cited rise in international rates of pulses as the reason for increase in the local price of the commodit .... Full Story

Shoaib’s in-laws due today Updated at: 1658 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  LAHORE: Twelve inlaws of cricketer Shoaib Malik are are arriving here today from India India for attending the valima ceremonies of Shoaib and Sania Mirza.They will go back to Indiaon April 28 after attending the reception in Sialkot and valima function in Lahore.Including among the members of Sania’s family, who are coming from Hyderabad Deccan, are her father Imran Mirza, sister Anam Mirza and other close relatives.These guests will reach Lahor .... Full Story

All set for 3D version of ‘Men in Black’ Updated at: 1016 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010 LOS ANGELES: Men In Black’, starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, is set to get a 3D sequel, according to U.S. reports.After the last movie of the MIB series got released in 2002, the actors will again be pairing up for the third installment of the hit franchise.The actors will re team as Kay and Jay in the 3D flick, reports the Daily Express.

People unknowingly eating 46 teaspoons of sugar a day Updated at: 1049 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  WASHINGTON: Researchers say food companies have been consistently increasing the sugar content of their products to make them more enticing to customers. And they warn that a high-sugar diet is just as deadly as a high-fat diet when it came to increasing cholesterol and adding to the risk of heart disease. Total consumption of sugar has increased substantially in recent decades, largely due to an increased intake of added sugars, defined as calo .... Full Story

Lukas: The smartest horse set World Record Updated at: 1357 PST,  Saturday, April 24, 2010  NEW YORK: Lukas now 16, is a rescued off-the-track thoroughbred who had bowed both tendons as a young horse preparing for a life of racing. Lukas came into Karen's life when he was around 10 years of age. Lukas identifying colors, shapes, and catching a rag being tossed towards his face. Horses would not normally want something flying around their head. Lukas is motivated by carrots reassuring words, subtle hand gestures, clicks and smooches from .... Full Story