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Ten 3D-printed buildings have been put on display in Shanghai, built by using a mixture of sand, concrete, and glass fiber as ink. At a cost of 20,000 to 30,000 yuan each and intended as offices, the structures have been erected in suburban Qingpu District without using any brick, tile, or sheet metal. The structures can either be printed on site or assembled from pre-printed walls, with the material being produced in a fully-digital way through a central computer system. The walls are hollow inside, and can be filled with anything the owner wants. The idea was pioneered by Ma Yihe, CEO of Shanghai Yingchuang Design and Engineering Co., Ltd. He said, “The material has been transformed from industrial construction waste. It is lighter, but five times as hard as common construction material. All the layers are firmly connected with each other. They won’t separate or deform or collapse.” “The walls are hollow inside. The walls with beam columns are printed with steel bars inside. Workers ...

If your grip is strong and you’re able to raise from a chair quickly, walk fast, and balance on one leg, chances are you’ll live longer than people who have difficulty doing such things, says a study published in  BMJ , formerly the  British Medical Journal. Researchers in the United Kingdom say they’ve found that such signs of physical strength can be used to predict mortality in older people. Scientists at University College London’s Medical Research Council say people who can perform such acts with relative ease are likely to live longer than their peers who are weaker and slower. The study, performed by Rachel Cooper, PhD, and colleagues of University College London, examined data from 33 studies that measured physical capabilities. Fourteen studies, including data on 53,476 people, dealt with grip strength, and researchers say the death rate among the weakest people was 1.67 times greater than among strongest participants, taking age, sex, and body size into account....

Hockey fans are known for their intensity (especially with the Stanley Cup playoffs in full swing), but this little guy takes the cake. Pint-sized Pittsburgh Penguins fan Ty Avolia, 2, is raising the bar, going viral for his priceless reaction when Sidney Crosby scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets. His screaming face, clenched fists and waving arms certainly caught the attention of social media as his immense fandom was caught on camera. He’s only been to four hockey games but he’s obsessed with the sport and can name all the players. The family’s entire living room has been transformed into a hockey-themed baby cave, of sorts. “He’s always liked it,” said Ty’s mom, Hilary Avolia. “Then, for Christmas, he decided he’d ask Santa for skates and a stick and nets, and we got them. Santa brought them for him, and he’s played every day ever since.” Tiny Ty had no problem recreating the hysterically enthusiastic face he makes when the Penguins make a goal, as it was clearly someth...

KARACHI: Lives of common people have become a misery across the country due to 12-hour load shedding in big cities and 16 to 18 hours in rural areas. The coming days will continue to get tougher as the rising temperature will increase the electricity demand and supply gap. Currently, all power-generating units – hydel, thermal and independent power producers (IPPs) – are adding around 10,700MW to the national grid against the increasing demand of more than 16,000MW. Of the current generation, around 2,000MW goes to VVIPs’ feeders and KESC and around 15 to 20 percent is fixed for line losses. The remaining around 7,500MW is being distributed among the 10 power distribution companies (Discos) of the country against their demand for around three times more than the current generation. The reason behind the shrinking generation is the low outflow of water from major dams due to less demand for irrigation and they are sharing just 4,130MW against their capacity of more than 6,000MW....

LAHORE:  T Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice assaduq Hussain Jillani chaired a high-level session of National Judicial Policy Making Committee in Lahore on Saturday and said that it is the need of time to improvise the laws pertaining to the protection of minorities. Addressing the session, CJP Jillani welcomed the newly inducted members of the committee and reviewed the recommendations made during the last On this occasion, Justice Jillani also told the committe judicial conference. He emphasized on the importance of introducing and implementing the laws to protect the minorities. He told that the an increased number of international delegates attended the judicial conference this time as compared to the past which depicts the trust imposed on the efforts undertaken by the judiciary for the rule of law and constitution. CJP Jillani also shared the key issues with the policy making committee members that were considered during the judicial conference.  e about the in...

LAHORE: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has accepted invitation to visit Pakistan, say media reports. In reply to a letter of PML-Q leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Amitabh Bachchan wrote his mother’s ancestral roots go back to Faisalabad, where she was born, and to Lahore Government College where she spent her educational life. He further wrote that his Grandfather was a prominent Bar-at-Law and functioned out of Karachi, adding that he was also in a revenue ministerial post for the erstwhile Punjab government, now Pakistan. Expressing gratitude over the invitation extended to him by Chaudhry Shujaat, Amitabh promised to keep this in mind whenever there was an opportunity to visit Pakistan. Earlier, Chaudhry Shujaat had sent a letter inviting Amitabh Bachchan to visit Pakistan through Raza Murad.

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is likely to push PAKISTAN’s 2015 tour of Bangladesh to the second week of April, instead of January. Bangladesh, in the meantime, are set to train in Australia for two extra weeks before the World Cup in a bid to acclimatise to conditions where they last played in January 2010. Though the BCB’s cricket operations committee headed a meeting on the scheduling of international and domestic cricket for the next 12 months on Tuesday, an official confirmation will only come after approval in the board meeting. Bangladesh are currently expecting a three-match ODI series against India in mid-June, after which their next international assignments include a tour of West Indies in August-September, a possible tri-series in October involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, and up to three Tests against Zimbabwe in November-December. The Tests will be followed by the World Cup in February-March and home series against Pakistan, India and South Africa till ...

Actress Evelyn Sharma has bagged a lead role in crime thriller Dannk. She says the movie couldn’t have come at a better time as she’s ready to experiment. The film, directed by Hasnain Hyderabadwala, will go into production this year. While it would be Evelyn’s first solo lead performance, it will also be her chance to showcase her acting prowess in this fast-paced flick after doing light-hearted and frothy roles. “Bollywood has been extremely warm in accepting me over the last two years, where I have substantially matured as an actor. Dannk comes at an absolutely perfect time, as I am confident of experimenting with a completely different genre and carry the film partly on my shoulders,” the Indian-German said in a statement. “I am definitely excited, as this opens up new horizons for me both personally and professionally,” she added. Seen in films From Sydney With Love, Nautanki Saala, Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Issaq, Yaariyaan and Main Tera Hero, Evelyn will play a tee...

ISLAMABAD: A 7-day Pakistan- UAE Joint Naval war games is underway from today in Arabian Sea and will continue till April, 26. According to the details, war planes, missile boats, helicopters and special fast boats of the two countries are taking part in the ongoing war games. Two weeks back, a neighboring country of Pakistan conducted successful Naval war games in the gulf. While speaking at Joint media brief in Fleet Headquarters here, Admiral Hasham Bin Sidiq and UAE brigadier Abdullah Al Shaeed said that they will continue to conduct these kind of exercises in the future as well as this is the first time two countries has been involved in any kind of joint military exercise.

ISLAMABAD: On the complaint of the Defence Ministry, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has called a special session today. The meeting will be attended by PEMRA officials and legal team members, which will review to take tough action against Geo TV network, if found guilty. According to PEMRA sources, the session will look into the application that was submitted to the media regulatory Authority under sections 33 and 36 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002 , and as per the rules, it will be given a show cause to the said media house. According to PEMRA rules, if the media house found guilty, it could be fined 10 to 100 million rupees, while their license may also be suspended or cancelled or be given both the penalties.

Everyone is aware of Salman Khan’s heart of gold. For his film Jai Ho, he had ensured that ticket prices were kept in check so that people could afford to go watch it with their families. This time he has proved once again that he cares for the welfare of his fans. The actor has now decided to find jobs for as many of his fans as he can. A source close to Salman says,”He has over 1.5 crore fans on Facebook but was unhappy about the fact that so many of his young fans waste time on social networking sites instead of spending time constructively. He wanted his facebook page to make a difference in the lives of his fans and decided to offer them jobs. It started off an idea to offer them temp jobs or summer jobs in  his charitable organization- Being Human-stores across the country and then the idea just grew from there. Now he has talked with most of the brands he endorses from bikes to colas and has convinced them to post job openings on his Facebook page and find people for...

Islamabad: Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended the decision of victory notification of ASWJ Chief Moulana Ahmed Ludhianvi from NA-89 Jhang today. Sheikh Waqas Akram has challenged the Election Tribunal and ECP decision in Supreme Court, which was heard by 3 judges bench, headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali. Molana Ahmed Ludhianvi was declared winner from Jhang after Election Tribunal disqualified Sheikh Waqas Akram, who was elected from Jhang (NA-89). Tribunal had directed the Election Commission of Punjab to notify the victory of runner-up candidate, Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Ludhianvi. The court, suspending the victory notification of Molana Ahmed Ludhianvi from NA-89 Jhang, ordered Election Tribunal to give verdict in Sheikh Akram’s appeal in 3 months.

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani on Monday approved three names of Supreme Court judges for the judicial commission to probe the attack on senior journalist and anchorperson Hamid Mir who was  injured in a gun attack in Karachi  on Saturday. Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali, Justice Ejaz Afzal and Justice Iqbal Hamoodur Rahman will probe the attack. Prime Minister Sharif also visited Mir earlier today at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi where the senior journalist is undergoing treatment. Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Sharif had  decided to constitute a three-member judicial commission  to probe into the attack. A formal request in this regard was later sent to Chief Justice Jillani to nominate three members for the commission. The government has also announced a reward of Rs10 million for any information leading to the arrest of culprits. Mir was injured after his arrival in Karachi on Saturday ...

GUDDU: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated 486 MW projects at Guddu Power Plant. Addressing the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the government is committed to make Pakistan a bright and shinning country. Neelam Jehlam and Wasu Dam projects will be finalized soon to produce cheaper electricity. Addressing the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister described commissioning of two additional power units of Guddu Power Plant as important miles stones. He said early completion of the two units at Guddu helped in saving Rs 58 billion to national exchequer. Nawaz Sharif reaffirmed that the government is committed to make Pakistan a bright and shinning country. The project has been completed five months ahead of the stipulated time with cooperation of a Chinese company. The early completion will save 58.6 billion rupees. The third unit of similar capacity to be commissioned in May this year, will add a total of 747 MW to the system. PM praised the Ch...

WAZIRISTAN: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has assured that there would not be any terrorist attack from their side, but they will always resist in response to any attack on them. Taliban sources said, “The prisoners released yet are not members of Tehreek-e-Taliban”.     Talking to AbbTakk News, Taliban sources said that they are positive and wanted talks and wanted the same from the Government.     Taliban sources said that the ceasefire would not expand. mentioning prisoners, sources said that Taliban would decide to release prisoners after observing government’s positive initiatives. Sources said that Taliban hoping that the Government would demonstrate flexible attitude to move forward for successful negotiations.

THATTA: The bodies of four unidentified men have been found in Dhabeji jungle. According to police, all of the victims were killed in a firing incident while the bodies have been shifted to civil hospital for autopsy. The security was put on high alert before shifting the bodies to civil hospital. According to locals, the bodies bore torture marks as well. The victims were between the ages of 30 to 35 years of ages and murdered after their hands and feet tied up. Heavy contingents of Police along with Edhi rescue teams reached the spot immediately after received information and shifted the bodies to the Rural Health Center, where the bodies were  postmortemed. According to the Police, bodies have not identified till yet. According to police, all of the victims were killed in a firing incident while the bodies have been shifted to civil hospital for autopsy. The security was put on high alert before shifting the bodies to civil hospital. According to locals, t...

SUKKUR: At least 42 people were killed and several others were injured Sunday morning in a bus-trailer collision on the National Highway in Sindh’s Sukkur district. The accident took place near Pano Aqil area in Sukkur when a bus traveling from Dera Ghazi Khan to Karachi entered into a head-on collision with a trailer, security personnel said. The bus was carrying over 50 passengers when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the trailer coming from the opposite direction, rescue sources said. Police personnel and rescue teams immediately reached the site of the incident and began cutting through the wreckage of the bus to rescue the victims. The deceased included women, children and the driver of the bus as well, according to rescue sources who added that the driver of the trailer had also sustained wounds in the mishap. Fatal traffic accidents, blamed on poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving, are frequent in Pakistan claim many ...

KARACHI: Geo News senior anchorperson Hamid Mir was injured in a firing incident in Karachi on Saturday. According to reports, unknown armed men ambushed Mir’s vehicle at Natha Khan bridge. He received bullet injuries and was shifted to a private hospital. Geo News reporter Afzal Nadeem Dogar said Hamid Mir was traveling from Karachi airport to the Geo News office when he was attacked. Four gunmen riding two motorcycles opened fire on Hamid Mir’s car a few kilometers away from the Airport police station. Karachi police chief, Shahid Hayat said Hamid Mir has been shot twice. Geo News Islamabad bureau chief, Rana Jawad said Hamid Mir spoke to him after being attacked and said that the gunmen were following him and continue to fire at the car. Geo News correspondent Fahim Siddiqui reports that gunmen continue to fire on Hamid Mir’s car from near the airport to Karsaz which is a distance of approximately 6 kilometers. Speaking to Geo News the driver of the car ...

KAKUL: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, “Nation have been confronting with terrorism, we will have to stand up and fight for tough situations and development is not possible without strong democratic institutions, strengthening the economy and the rule of institutions”. He said that the Army chief is identified for his loyalty and patriotism. Prime Minister said that he is proud of Amy Chief General Raheel Sharif. While addressing the 129th Long coursePassing out parade Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, “It is an honor for me to address and attend the passing out parade”. He said that the nation is proud of their protectors. Prime Minister said, “ Pakistan Military Academy is top organization to develop leadership. Training has taught cadets to deal with the future challenges successfully. You should also take into account the role of officers like General Raheel Sharif. We are proud of General Shabbir Sharif, elder brother of General Raheel Sharif”. Prime Minister furth...

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have been going out of their way for some ‘us’ time in their tight schedules. So it’s surprising that the couple will not feature in the latest commercial of the brand that had brought them together in the first place. Virat will be wooing Ileana D’Cruz on screen this time, while Anushka sighs over a jampacked schedule. Ileana entered the shampoo commercial because Anushka was unable to find a window in her packed date diary. She wrapped up her Bombay Velvet shoot in Mumbai after a long schedule in Sri Lanka and directly flew to Jodpur to film her home production NH10. “It was impossible for Anushka to just up and leave. She tried to adjust her dates but NH10 was also working on a deadline because from mid-May Anushka will be on a cruise liner shooting Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do,” says a source, adding that the last-minute replacement made the shoot difficult for everyone; from Ileana who had to do with quick-fix costumes to Virat who was cutt...

ISLAMABAD: Three-member bench headed by Justice Nasirul Mulk hearing the petitions filed against the appointment of NAB Chairman removed the Imran khan’s plea in this connection. Imran’s lawyer Hamid Khan argued that Chairman NAB appointment was the discretionary powers of President but he was out of sight in the appointment process, however court after hearing the arguments removed the petition. In another petition Aitzaz Ahsan told court that the observation could not be dealt like verdicts, in response Justice Sarmad Jalal said that court had directed the action instead observation in NICL case. Aitazaz Ahsan further said, in his arguments, that judges decision should be limited accordance to article 184(3) adding when judge took suo moto notice it caused the removal the basic right of appeal. Justice Nasarul Mulk insisted either we take notices or constitution give the judge power? In response Aitzaz Ahsan said constitution was giving judge power and they exercised it. ...

Jhang: Election commission has issued notification about the success of Ahle-Sunnat Wal Jamaat leader Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi from NA-89. Earlier, the same tribunal had declared election of PML-N MNA Sheikh Muhammad Akram from NA-89 as ‘void’ and proposed a reschedule. A petition of ineligibility was filed by Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) leader Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi against Sheikh Muhammad Akram on the charges of bank default among others.

Following his cousin Kareena Kapoor’s footsteps, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has also decided to live-in with his girlfriend Katrina Kaif before marriage. Since the couple hardly get time to spend with each other due to work commitments, they have decided to just stay together. A recent report says that Ranbir has finally decided to move out of his Pali Hill family residence, Krishna Raj, where he hitherto was staying with his parents Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, and has decided to buy his own apartment where he can move in with Katrina. Quoting a source, the report adds he has already spoken to a few builders and is looking for a big apartment. In fact the actor will visit the apartments shortlisted by his agent personally before he finally selects his love nest for his alleged lady love.

ISLAMABAD: The country’s apex national security body Thursday rejecting Taliban’s blames over ceasefire violation by government side reiterated government’s resolve to continue go forward with peace efforts along with improve the internal security situation as it was critical to economic and social development of the country . The meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here at the Prime Minister’s House resolved to explore all policy options and to utilise all available resources to ensure peace and security in the country. “The Committee endorsed the vision to put Pakistan on the crossroads of opportunity rather than conflict to spur growth for prosperity of the people,” a statement released by the PM House said. Aspects of the internal security discussed during the meeting included talks with TTP, situation in Balochistan and the situation on western border. The committee agreed that national security was of param...

GILGIT: A strike on the call of Awami Action Committee (ACC) entered third consecutive day for the price hikes of wheat and other commodities as sit in continues in the parts of Gilgit Biltistan . Shops and business stay closed in the different parts of the province after the call of ACC on price hike of wheat and other commodities. ACC has announced that they will continue the strike and sit in till their demands will be fulfilled. Meanwhile according to the reporters some shops and education institution started to open as the sit in and protest entered the fourth day.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari’s held one on one meeting and discussed number of issues including anti-terrorism law, national security and current political situation. Former President Asif Ali Zardari along with a delegation met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at PM House in Islamabad. According to State Television, Karachi operation, matter related to anti-terrorism law, national security and political situation were discussed in the meeting. Opposition leader Khursheed Shah, Raza Rabbani  and provincial minister Murad Ali Shah were also present with Asif Zardari, while Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Zahid Hamid and Fawad Hassan were also present in the meeting at PM House. According to sources, the military tension between Government and army, Taliban negotiations and Protection of Pakistan Bill were discussed between both leaders. Earlier, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif received Asif Ali Zardari when he reached PM House. Prime Mini...

JINDO: South Korean rescuers, including elite navy SEAL divers, worked frantically under floodlights Wednesday to find nearly 300 people missing after a ferry sank with 459 on board, mostly high school students bound for a holiday island. Lee Gyeong-Og, the vice minister of security and public administration, said 164 people had been rescued, leaving 291 "unaccounted for". There were four confirmed deaths, including a female crew member and a student. There are fears the confirmed death toll could rise sharply. The 6,825-tonne Sewol listed violently, capsized and finally sank -- all within two hours of sending a distress signal at 9:00am (0000 GMT). "I´m afraid there´s little chance for those trapped inside still to be alive," one senior rescue team official, Cho Yang-Bok, told YTN television as teams of divers struggled to access the submerged, multi-storey ferry. Dramatic television footage showed terrified passengers wearing life jackets clamb...

PESHAWAR: The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced that the 40-day long ceasefire will not be extended. In a statement TTP spokesman, Shahidullah Shahid said the government did not give a satisfactory response to the Taliban’s 40-day ceasefire and 50 of their detained members were killed during this period. The TTP spokesman said the decision to not extend the ceasefire was taken by the Taliban shura. Shahidullah Shahid added if the government takes any serious step, the TTP will respond. The TTP had declared a month-long ceasefire on March 1, 2014 during the dialogue process with the government. Later the ceasefire was extended for ten days which expired on April 10, 2014. Speaking to Geo News Taliban Committee member, Professor Ibrahim said the decision to not extend the ceasefire would not impact the dialogue process. "We will continue our efforts in trying to extend the ceasefire." Professor Ibrahim said reservations of the TTP had been co...

ISLABAMAD: Secretary General Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI-F) Maulan Ghafoor Haidri lamenting the Protection of Pakistan bill said that PPO was envisaged with the same nefarious clauses which has pertained TADA, Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act  imposed in Kashmir some other states of India, and after its imposition no Pakistani would be secure in the hand of police. Addressing to Itehad-e-Ummat Conference Haidri said that India has imposed TADA in Kashmir to halt the Kshmiris’s freedom movement same as Pakistani government wanted to impose the PPO. “Basic human rights will be effected after approval of PPO,” he added.