NEW YORK, MAR 30 (DNA) – New York State’s highest court on Thursday rejected Lindsay Lohan’s appeal accusing the maker of “Grand Theft Auto V” of invading her privacy, concluding that video game characters that the actress said were based on her did not resemble her. By a 6-0 vote, the state Court of Appeals called Take-Two Interactive Software Inc’s depictions “nothing more than cultural comment,” and said it owed Lohan no damages.
Jamshoro to have Pakistan’s first ‘supercritical coal-fired plant’
KARACHI, MAR 30 (DNA) – Jamshoro Power Company and Siemens-HEI will develop Pakistan’s first supercritical coal-fired power plant in Jamshoro, according to a statement released by the Power Division on Thursday. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the first unit that has a capacity of 660MW was signed at a ceremony in Islamabad. A five-year operation and maintenance (O&M) contract was also signed.
Over half of medical prescriptions in Peshawar are illegible
PESHAWAR, MAR 29 (DNA) – Studies has revealed that 58.5 percent of medical prescriptions by doctors in Peshawar are illegible, difficult to read, and full of errors. A research article published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences examined 1097 medical prescriptions in six major hospitals and pharmacies in Peshawar. The study shows has no physician provided all the essesntial information in the prescription.
Nissan confirms entry into Pakistan and aims to produce local parts
KARACHI, MAR 29 (DNA) – The company has officially announced re-entry to the Pakistani auto market. Nissan will also look to produce car parts locally. On Wednesday, Ghandhara Nissan held an event where the company officially confirmed its re-entry to Pakistan. The company has a massive and aggressive localization and indigenization program for Pakistan. Nissan plans to launch its first vehicle by 2019, making use of at least 20 percent of parts that have been locally manufactured.
Beneficial skin bacteria protect against skin cancer
CALIFORNIA, MAR 28 (DNA) – Science continues to peel away layers of the skin microbiome to reveal its protective properties. Researchers now report on a potential new role for some bacteria on the skin: protecting against cancer. Science continues to peel away layers of the skin microbiome to reveal its protective properties.University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers report a potential new role for some bacteria on the skin: protecting against cancer.
Shanghai Electric submits fresh acquisition intention
KARACHI, MAR 28 (DNA) – China’s Shanghai Electric Power Company has made a fresh announcement to acquire K-Electric from Dubai-based The Abraaj Group, according to a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. Earlier, the Chinese state-owned power firm failed twice to secure the required regulatory approvals in the given time due to pending issues in the last one-and-half years.
Tajikistan says Gen Nicholson statement baseless
DUSHANBE (DNA) -The groundless statement made by Gen John Nicholson, the Head of the US forces in Afghanistan, in his exclusive interview to the BBC (on 23 March 2018) on the allegedly deliveries of weapons to the Taliban movement across the border of Tajikistan is deeply regrettable.
Digitalising: Pakistan to launch e-payment system soon
LAHORE, MAR 27 (DNA) – Pakistan would soon initiate an e-payment system as almost 97% work in that regard had been completed, announced Punjab Finance Minister Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha.Speaking at the ‘Doing Business Reforms Exhibition’, organised by the Punjab Planning Department in collaboration with the World Bank on Monday, she said, “All provinces are on board and we are very close to fulfilling this long overdue demand of our business community.”
US orders expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats
WASHINGTON, MAR 26 (DNA) – United States ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats and the shuttering of the Russian consulate in Seattle in response to Moscow’s suspected involvement in the poisoning of former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in England. The move may be contingent on how European capitals respond to the nerve agent attack, a source said.
Jacqueline Fernandez suffers eye injury during shooting of Race-3
NEW DELHI, MAR 25 (DNA) – Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez reportedly suffered eye injury on the sets of her upcoming movie Race-3, but the stunner has started shooting again after receiving treatment. “Yes, it was a minor injury. Jacqueline is hurt above the eye while playing squash. She is better now and has resumed shooting,” producer Ramesh Taurani told news agency IANS.
