The prime minister accepted the resignation of Governor State Bank Shahid Kardar

Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan has accepted the resignation of Shahid Kardar. Prime Minister's House said in a statement issued byPrime Minister Yousuf Gilani approved theresignation of Bank gurnrastyt. PM senior deputygovernor Anwar Yasin prqaym place immediatelygurnrastyt bank has set. SBP Shahid Kardarkyzryay his resignation on July 15 sent a letter tothe Prime Minister today accepted the PrimeMinister.

Governor asked to take over the charge to reach Karachi

Karachi: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain, SindhGovernor Dr Ishrat Ul Ebad Khan's resignation inKarachi and has been directed to assume chargeof office. The Friday and Saturday night betweenPresident Asif Ali Zardari and Altaf Hussaintelephonic contact between the new developmenthas happened. Sindh Governor's spokesman'ssister clearance by the nation's leader.

USA Gen Petraeus hands over command in Afghanistan

KABUL:Usa General David Petraeus handed over command of American and coalition forces in Afghanistan to Gen John Allen on Monday, transferring responsibility for the nearly 10-year war as Kabul's international allies draw up exit plans from the conflict.

Petraeus steps down after a mixed one-year stint in charge of the more than 140,000 international troops in the country. He was the architect of the strategy that aimed to bring peace through an emphasis on protecting the local population and decisive strikes against insurgents.

But as he leaves, it is unclear whether the strategy has made Afghanistan safer. Violent attacks have continued, though international military officials argue they are not as widespread or as intense as they would have been otherwise.

Allen, who officially took command at a ceremony in Kabul on Monday morning, said the drawdown of U.S. forces that started earlier this month and the transition of some areas to Afghan control this week does not mean that international forces are easing up in their campaign to defeat the Taliban insurgency.

"It is my intention to maintain the momentum of the campaign," Allen said at the handover ceremony in the Afghan capital. He said however, that he does not expect the fight to be easy.
"There will be tough days ahead. I have no illusions about the challenges ahead," said Allen, who was promoted to a four-star general shortly before the handover ceremony.

Petraeus, who is retiring from the military to become the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and American officials in the US have trumpeted success in reclaiming Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan and training Afghan security forces as signs that they are finally making progress toward peace in Afghanistan. But violent attacks have continued, including a number of high-profile assaults and assassinations in recent weeks.

Happy birthday Kat! indain film actors

MUMBAI: It's actor Katrina Kaif's 27TH birthday today, but seems like the recent terror attacks in the city have put a dampener on her plans to party. Though the actor still maintains that she's no party animal, she does admit that it's a good excuse to get together with family and friends, adding that one of her best gifts this year has been her film's release on the eve of her birthday.

The actor has plans to have a muted get-together sometime later, but only if the rest of the cast of her latest film doesn't surprise her first.

As for her other birthday plans through the day, the actor reveals that she has nothing planned as of now. This time around, two of Kat's sisters are expected to fly down from the UK to join their elder sis and Kat's excited about spending it with them. But she doesn't rule out spending the day having some girlie fun.

However, not many are aware that the actor — like her good friend actor Salman Khan — also indulges in charity on the day, even though she may not spend a day with any NGO. 

indain film actors Priyanka Chopra turns 29 today

MUMBAI: It’s Priyanka Chopra’s birthday today. The gorgeous Cancerian turns 29 but doesn’t plan to throw a big bash. 

Priyanka Chopra has just returned to Mumbai after a prolonged stay abroad which began with IIFA Toronto in June, followed by a vacation in Los Angeles. But just before her birthday, the actress has returned to Mumbai to shoot some scenes of Ra.One with Shahrukh Khan. 

On her birthday she plans to spend time with her family members and friends. It’s no secret that Priyanka hates throwing parties and hasn’t hosted a single bash after the one for Gerard Butler in April 2009. So the actress won’t be throwing a lavish bash; rather some of her friends and colleagues -- most likely Shahrukh Khan -- are expected to surprise her with a party. 

The birthday could partly be a working day for Priyanka. But she’ll keep herself free in the evening. 

We hear that Priyanka’s mom has already given her a few pre-birthday gifts during her stay in Los Angeles. 

Priyanka is presently looking forward to a number of films, including Don 2, Agneepath, Barfee and Krrish 2. There’s also an untitled film with Shahid Kapoo

world Gold makes history surging above $1,600 per ounce Gold

LONDON: The price of gold surged on Monday above $1,600 per ounce for the first time in history, as investors bought the safe-haven metal amid deepening worries over the eurozone debt crisis.

Gold jumped as high as $1,600.10 an ounce in early morning trading on the London Bullion Market, as the precious metal extended its recent record-breaking surge which began on Friday

pakistani AJK LA-17 Poonch-1 re-polling underway

MUZAFFARABAD: Re-polling in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly constituency LA-17 Poonch-1 has started this morning, batkhela-movies.blogspot.com reported.

The office of the returning officer of this constituency on June 26 general lections was torched.

AJK Election Commission said that 157 polling stations have been set up for holding the re-polling in LA-17 Poonch-1, where 70,288 registered voters are expected to exercise their rights of franchise. 

Heavy contingents of police have been posted at the polling stations fro holding peaceful re-polling in the constituency.

Muslim Conference’s Abdul Qayyum Niazi, Sardar Amjad Yusuf of Pakistan People’s Party and Yasin Gulshan of Muslim League-N are vying for this seat, while independent candidate Sardar Asghar Afandi has withdrawn in favor of PPP candidate Sardar Amjad Yusuf

pakistan Electricity shortfall reaches 6,000 MW

LAHORE: Electricity shortfall in the country has hit a record of 6,000 MW and increased hours of loadshedding is causing severe distress for people,        batkhela-movies.blogspot.com 

According to PEPCO officials, electricity demand is 18,700 MW while generation is 12,800 MW. According to sources, 15 hours of loadshedding is taking place in some cities while in rural areas it is almost 20 hours. 

In Karachi residents are not only facing the severe heat but also have to deal with 8-10 hours of loadshedding. Technical faults are not being fixed for several days adding to the misery of residents. 

According to KESC spokesperson, when gas supplies will resume to normal levels, the situation will improve. The spokesperson said that the CBA union was interfering in repair work. Meanwhile the protest of the KESC workers continued outside the Governor House.

In Hyderabad, Kothri, Jamshoro and nearby areas, 10-12 hours of loadshedding is taking place. People in Nawabshah, Sukkur, Mirpur Khas and Ghotki are also frustrated with the increasing hours of power outages. 

The situation in Multan, Khaniwal, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur and other areas is worse. Residents in these cities are facing 16 hours of loadshedding and this is having a severe impact on business activities.

In Kurrum and Orakzai Agency along with other tribal areas, 22 hours of loadshedding is taking place.

Anjum sent to Adiala Jail on 14-day remand ...batkhela-movies.

ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court (ATC) has sent PML-N MNA Anjum Aqeel on 14-days judicial remand to Adiala Jail Monday, Geo News reported. 

Police, amid tight security, presented Anjum Aqeel in the court and requested for physical remand. The court, however, granted 11-days judicial remand and sent him to Adiala Jail.

The ATC was hearing the case today involving the MNA in National Police Foundation (NPF) land scam case and other fraud cases. Aqeel also tried to escape from the police custody on which the civil court declared him as proclaimed offender. 

Aqeel surrendered to police on Saturday, 24 hours after his escape, was taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical examination where the doctors termed his condition as satisfactory. According to Police, he was shifted to hospital on the request of his counsel.

After the medical examination, he was shifted to Shalimar Police Station.

General dyudpytryas kill Osama and Obama krnacahtatha r cent, U.S.

Washington ... American officials said Osama binLaden to kill U.S. President Barack Obama andDavid Petraeus cahtatha. Talking to a TV in the U.S. top official in Islamabad told abyt kmpauٴndfrom Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda documentsreveal Nine Eleven of the 10 leaders of an entireteam for a chance to attack cahtatha prdhst. theinitial stages of this project was discussed andcould limit their progress. U.S. officials say Osamabin Laden, U.S. President Barack Obama yudaurd Petraeus held in the U.S. sporting a big eventbnanacahtatha targeted. U.S. officials haveclaimed that use small aircraft for the attacks toOsama bnarhatha kamnsubh.

Libya accepted the Government's interim National Council kuqanuny amrykany

Istanbul ... Interim National Council acceptedlybyaky kuqanuny U.S. government. Mamrqzafykumstrdkrdya the decisions made ​​while Ghazi hasexpressed his delight with the citizens.Lybyaprantrnysnl contact group meeting in Istanbulin the U.S. Foreign Hillary Clinton to accept the interim government announced the NationalCouncil kuqanuny you. Hillary Clinton spoke in theTN-C is represented lybyaky the governingauthority and legal status to some of the oppositionkulybya mnjmdasasun krnaasan will provide funds.lybyaky the contact group leader of the declarationkumstrdkrdya mamrqzafy the U.S. West regionincludes the three countries. zltan an audio lectureby addressing thousands of supporters in the townof any importance mnzuryun Gaddafi said that hewill not, because it bykarhy. the citizens of theinterim National Council kuaalmy bin Ghazi prkusykaazharkrty recognized by filings made ​​public, saying the U.S. decision to freeze kufaydhhugaaurlybya will receive the refund.

U.S., Muslim women wearing the veil lifting competed kruyt

Atlanta: American Muslim women wearing hijab weight lifter Kulsoom Abdullah competed for USA Weightlifting. U.S. state of Georgia from the Atlanta area Kulsoom Abdullah, 35, wearing the hijab as part of alaqumy Weightlifting . International Weightlifting Federation kuhjab with a woman before her competition was not allowed to participate in the U.S. Olympic Committee and Abdullah Kulsoom Weightlifting Association were able to establish position in front of the International Weightlifting Federation as a result ofwomen's dress code change allowed is. black screen and Short Sleeved short wearing krklsum the U.S. weightlifting 48 kg category of the six fifth position. The prklsum Abdullah happiness expressed that They are grateful to all those who support.