How a jilted Karachi woman saved Pak N-programme(In urdu)
Friday, May 29, 2009
0
comments
Click the image below to read
Indian air force gets Awacs plane
India is the first country in South Asia to operate an Awacs aircraft India has officially taken delivery of an Awacs early-warning surveillance aircraft, part of a $1bn (£600m) defence deal with Israel.
The plane, Russian-made but packed with Israeli radar, is expected to reinforce India's maritime security following the attacks on Mumbai last year.
Only a few non-Nato countries have Awacs and critics say it is a bad omen for the arms race in South Asia.
India has ordered another two AWACS as it upgrades its military capabilities.
The Ilyushin-76 - which arrived in India on Monday - gives India the capability to track hundreds of aircraft and potential threats at sea and on the ground, at considerable distances.
Air dominance
India is the first country in South Asia to own an Awacs (Airborne Warning and Control System) plane, popularly nicknamed the "eye in the sky". The second and third aircraft are expected to be handed over next year.
AK Antony (left) is concerned about the plane's late delivery Analysts say the purchase, part of a 2004 deal involving India, Israel and Russia, is part of India's efforts to achieve air dominance over its rival, Pakistan. Russia and Israel are India's two largest military suppliers.
India's defence procurement is expected to rise to about $100bn over the next ten years.
Delhi recently signed contracts with Israel for medium range surface-to-air missiles, and with Russia for the design and development of fighter aircraft.
Other foreign defence companies, including those from the Americas, Europe and Asia, are also lining up to do business with India.
Indian Defence Minister AK Antony, who attended the Awacs handing-over ceremony at Jamnagar air base, complained about the late delivery of defence equipment ordered by India from a number of countries.
He pointed out that the Awacs should have been delivered 18 months ago. BBC
The plane, Russian-made but packed with Israeli radar, is expected to reinforce India's maritime security following the attacks on Mumbai last year.
Only a few non-Nato countries have Awacs and critics say it is a bad omen for the arms race in South Asia.
India has ordered another two AWACS as it upgrades its military capabilities.
The Ilyushin-76 - which arrived in India on Monday - gives India the capability to track hundreds of aircraft and potential threats at sea and on the ground, at considerable distances.
Air dominance
India is the first country in South Asia to own an Awacs (Airborne Warning and Control System) plane, popularly nicknamed the "eye in the sky". The second and third aircraft are expected to be handed over next year.
AK Antony (left) is concerned about the plane's late delivery Analysts say the purchase, part of a 2004 deal involving India, Israel and Russia, is part of India's efforts to achieve air dominance over its rival, Pakistan. Russia and Israel are India's two largest military suppliers.
India's defence procurement is expected to rise to about $100bn over the next ten years.
Delhi recently signed contracts with Israel for medium range surface-to-air missiles, and with Russia for the design and development of fighter aircraft.
Other foreign defence companies, including those from the Americas, Europe and Asia, are also lining up to do business with India.
Indian Defence Minister AK Antony, who attended the Awacs handing-over ceremony at Jamnagar air base, complained about the late delivery of defence equipment ordered by India from a number of countries.
He pointed out that the Awacs should have been delivered 18 months ago. BBC
Tennis hottie Sania Mirza find her soulmate
Meet Sohrab Mirza, an Indian Hyderabadi boy who is all set to marry tennis hottie Sania Mirza. Sohrab and Sania’s families have been friends for years and now the marriage between the two has been arranged. See photos of Sohrab Mirza here.
Sohrab and Sania have been friends since childhood and if you’re wondering how did he come into the picure after the news spread that Sania was indeed dating Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor than you’re in the same league as others!
Apparently, the wedding was arranged by her parents and there was not ‘dating period’ or ‘being friends’ as such.
Their engagement date has been set for jury 10th, according to a source, while the wedding is not yet scheduled.
“The marriage date has not been fixed. Sania wishes to continue playing for some more time while the boy is still studying. It might take some time before the families agree on a date,” the source said.”
I must say that the news will break the heart of quite a many people around the world. Sania is one hot tennis player and she is indeed regarded no less than a Bollywood star in India.
As a biography, Sohrab Mirza was born in 1985 so his age is 23. He resides in Hyderabad and is from the family of an Iranian businessman Samad Seth, who set up a chain of restaurants ‘Universal Bakers’ in the city. Mr. Seth was a caterer to Prince Azam Jah in his early years and Sohrab’s mother is from the royal family, Shaheda Begum.
Sohrab attended St. Mary’s College and graduated with a degree in Commerce. He is set to pursue MBA in Britain and will most probably, join the family business of catering and real estate.
Sania, who is playing in the on-going French Open tournament, has not yet commented on her engagement.
Sohrab and Sania have been friends since childhood and if you’re wondering how did he come into the picure after the news spread that Sania was indeed dating Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor than you’re in the same league as others!
Apparently, the wedding was arranged by her parents and there was not ‘dating period’ or ‘being friends’ as such.
Their engagement date has been set for jury 10th, according to a source, while the wedding is not yet scheduled.
“The marriage date has not been fixed. Sania wishes to continue playing for some more time while the boy is still studying. It might take some time before the families agree on a date,” the source said.”
I must say that the news will break the heart of quite a many people around the world. Sania is one hot tennis player and she is indeed regarded no less than a Bollywood star in India.
As a biography, Sohrab Mirza was born in 1985 so his age is 23. He resides in Hyderabad and is from the family of an Iranian businessman Samad Seth, who set up a chain of restaurants ‘Universal Bakers’ in the city. Mr. Seth was a caterer to Prince Azam Jah in his early years and Sohrab’s mother is from the royal family, Shaheda Begum.
Sohrab attended St. Mary’s College and graduated with a degree in Commerce. He is set to pursue MBA in Britain and will most probably, join the family business of catering and real estate.
Sania, who is playing in the on-going French Open tournament, has not yet commented on her engagement.
Ayasian: Qamar Zaman spent thousand of dollars in his visit to New York
Thursday, May 28, 2009
10
comments
These are the picture of Federal Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira and Nazar Gondal. In one picture the both of them came down from a lamozine whose rent is 500 dollars per hour. Both of them visited the city on this vehicle for two hours, look also the other pictures of dance and the dollars which has been sent on them the other 16,000 dollars are also given to Indian female dancers.
2.5 million Pakistanis are desperate to get a shelter, people are dying to get light, water and bread whereas their servants are enjoying in New York with the money of People of Pakistan. Pakistan Zindabad
Twitter plans celebrity competition TV series
Twitter - the microblogging website-which allows contributors to post the minutiae of their lives - is considering bringing its succinct style to television.
The social networking site is working with Reveille Productions and Brillstein Entertainment Partners to develop an unscripted series based on the popular website, which invites members to post messages that are no longer than 140 characters.
Players would use Twitter as they tracked celebrities in an interactive, competitive format, the show’s producers announced. “Right now, Twitter is an incredible technological and cultural phenomenon,” said Amy Ephron, the executive producer who created the concept for the TV programme.The proposed series would break ground on television by bringing the immediacy of microblogging to the television screen, producers said.
“It captures what’s best about Twitter, and it’s a compelling TV show in its own right,” said Noah Oppenheim, head of unscripted development for Reveille. Like Miss Ephron, he was tight-lipped on any details about the show, its format, even its title. He said the partners are saving the details for their upcoming pitch meetings with networks.
Reveille’s scripted entertainment includes ‘The Office’ (NBC), ‘Ugly Betty’ (ABC) and ‘The Tudors’ (Showtime), plus reality programming that includes ‘The Biggest Loser’ and ‘American Gladiators’ (both NBC). Trade newspaper Variety said Twitter’s deal with Reveille and Brillstein is to develop a TV show “putting ordinary people on the trail of celebrities in a revolutionary competitive format”. Twitter has been adding millions of users a month and its website received 32.1 million unique visitors in April according to a tracking firm comScore. courtesy telegraph/afpa
The social networking site is working with Reveille Productions and Brillstein Entertainment Partners to develop an unscripted series based on the popular website, which invites members to post messages that are no longer than 140 characters.
Players would use Twitter as they tracked celebrities in an interactive, competitive format, the show’s producers announced. “Right now, Twitter is an incredible technological and cultural phenomenon,” said Amy Ephron, the executive producer who created the concept for the TV programme.The proposed series would break ground on television by bringing the immediacy of microblogging to the television screen, producers said.
“It captures what’s best about Twitter, and it’s a compelling TV show in its own right,” said Noah Oppenheim, head of unscripted development for Reveille. Like Miss Ephron, he was tight-lipped on any details about the show, its format, even its title. He said the partners are saving the details for their upcoming pitch meetings with networks.
Reveille’s scripted entertainment includes ‘The Office’ (NBC), ‘Ugly Betty’ (ABC) and ‘The Tudors’ (Showtime), plus reality programming that includes ‘The Biggest Loser’ and ‘American Gladiators’ (both NBC). Trade newspaper Variety said Twitter’s deal with Reveille and Brillstein is to develop a TV show “putting ordinary people on the trail of celebrities in a revolutionary competitive format”. Twitter has been adding millions of users a month and its website received 32.1 million unique visitors in April according to a tracking firm comScore. courtesy telegraph/afpa
Tehran blocks access to Facebook
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
0
comments
Iran has blocked access to social networking site Facebook ahead of June's presidential elections, Iran's Ilna news agency and web users say.
Ilna says the move is aimed at stopping supporters of reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi from using the site for his campaign.
Facebook, which says it has 175m users worldwide, expressed its disappointment over the reported ban.
So far there has been no comment from the Tehran authorities.
'Access not possible'
"Access to the Facebook site was prohibited several days ahead of the presidential elections," Ilna reported.
Mr Mousavi was Iran's prime minister when the post was abolished in 1989 It said that "according to certain Internet surfers, the site was banned because supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi were using Facebook to better disseminate the candidate's positions".
CNN staff in Tehran reported that people attempting to visit the site received a message in Farsi that said: "Access to this site is not possible."
Facebook expressed disappointment that its site was apparently blocked in Iran "at a time when voters are turning to the Internet as a source of information about election candidates and their positions".
Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister, is seen as one of the leading challengers to incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the 12 June elections.
His page on Facebook has more than 5,000 supporters.
US 'Viagra scientist' dies at 92
A leading US scientist whose work helped lead to the development of the anti-impotency drug Viagra has died.
Robert Furchgott shared a Nobel prize in 1998 for work showing that the gas nitric oxide played an important role in the cardiovascular system.
The discovery that the gas could help enlarge blood vessels was a factor in the development of Viagra by the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
Mr Furchott's family announced he had died in Seattle on Tuesday. He was 92.
Robert Furchgott shared a Nobel prize in 1998 for work showing that the gas nitric oxide played an important role in the cardiovascular system.
The discovery that the gas could help enlarge blood vessels was a factor in the development of Viagra by the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
Mr Furchott's family announced he had died in Seattle on Tuesday. He was 92.
Pakistan SMS Usage Growth Highest in Asia Pacific
In addition to being 4th heaviest user country of SMS, yapping Pakistanis have taken an unusual lead in telecommunication: the largest text messaging growth in Asia Pacific. With Pakistan's 763 million messages sent during the "festive seasons", the top five countries with the highest SMS traffic processed over the festive season were the Philippines, again leading the ranking with 2.36 billion messages, closely followed by Indonesia (1.193 billion), Malaysia (1.075 billion) and Pakistan (763 million). In terms of year-on-year growth, Pakistan SMS Text traffic volume grew by 253 percent compared to last year during the same period. Other markets that experienced high messaging growth include Philippines (65 percent), Australia (57 percent), Indonesia (27 percent) and Malaysia (13 percent). "MMS traffic is bound to increase as consumers become increasingly savvy in interacting with their personal blog sites and applications such as Facebook".
British couple fly to US to adopt cat
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
0
comments
A London couple travelled nearly 4,000 miles to the US state of Michigan to adopt a cat. Rose and Chris Rasmussen flew to Harrison to adopt Sparky the cat from the Clare County animal shelter, reports the Daily Telegraph. The Rasmussens discovered Sparky on Petfinder.com, a pet adoption website. They could have had him shipped to the London suburb where they live, but instead decided to make the journey to adopt their new pet.
“He took me here on the other side of the Atlantic,” Rose Rasmussen said. “I thought they would say, ‘You guys are completely mad’.” Paperwork, a rabies vaccination, a six-month quarantine and other formalities followed before Sparky was cleared to depart for Britain. Dave Gendregske, the animal control director for the county, said, “A lot of people would ask, ‘Why come from England?’ When people meet Sparky, find he has a dynamic personality, they fall in love with him.” ananova
“He took me here on the other side of the Atlantic,” Rose Rasmussen said. “I thought they would say, ‘You guys are completely mad’.” Paperwork, a rabies vaccination, a six-month quarantine and other formalities followed before Sparky was cleared to depart for Britain. Dave Gendregske, the animal control director for the county, said, “A lot of people would ask, ‘Why come from England?’ When people meet Sparky, find he has a dynamic personality, they fall in love with him.” ananova
China sex theme park comes to abrupt end
China’s first sexually explicit theme park was torn down before it even started, after an outcry from officials, a Chinese newspaper reported on Monday.
Love Land, set to open in October in the southwestern city of Chongqing, featured exhibits on sexual history and how-to workshops, the China Daily newspaper reported last week.
A picture of the park entrance showed a signboard with the park’s name straddled by a giant pair of women’s legs topped by a red thong. But the plans left Chongqing officials red-faced. They ordered the park torn down over the weekend. Officials called the planned park “vulgar, ill-minded and misleading”, said the paper. Many Chinese citizens apparently agreed.
The park had drawn controversy on the Internet, with some calling it too much, even for fast-living Chongqing, while others praised it as a step forward for sexual candour. reuters
Love Land, set to open in October in the southwestern city of Chongqing, featured exhibits on sexual history and how-to workshops, the China Daily newspaper reported last week.
A picture of the park entrance showed a signboard with the park’s name straddled by a giant pair of women’s legs topped by a red thong. But the plans left Chongqing officials red-faced. They ordered the park torn down over the weekend. Officials called the planned park “vulgar, ill-minded and misleading”, said the paper. Many Chinese citizens apparently agreed.
The park had drawn controversy on the Internet, with some calling it too much, even for fast-living Chongqing, while others praised it as a step forward for sexual candour. reuters
London bids to be world’s greenest city by 2012
Mayor Boris Johnson outlined plans to make London ‘the cleanest, greenest city on earth’ by the 2012 Olympics and called for commitments from other world cities at a climate change conference. Leaders of the world’s 40 largest cities, plus 17 affiliate municipalities, are meeting in Seoul this week for a summit on combating global warming — the third to be held since 2005. He told a press conference the world’s cities consume 75 percent of its energy and produce 80 percent of the emissions which cause climate change. “The problem of our planet is an urban problem,” Johnson said, calling for “serious results” in Seoul. “I don’t want to walk away with a communique which contains nothing but warm words and hot air... it’s important that we agree to some specific measures.” He said the British capital wants to use the Olympics “to drive the greening and the improvement of our city” and noted that London is committed to reduce carbon emissions by 60 percent by 2025. Johnson said the key measure was addressing the problems relating to domestic and commercial buildings, which accounted for 70 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in London. This involved retrofitting — installing lagging — in large numbers of public buildings. Johnson proclaimed himself a ‘passionate cyclist’ and said he would push ahead with cycle super-highways around London. afp
Akshay Kumar arrested over ‘obscenity’
Bollywood action hero Akshay Kumar was arrested on suspicion of obscene behaviour during a recent fashion show in Mumbai, police said. A complaint had been lodged against Kumar and his wife, Twinkle Khanna, after she was photographed unbuttoning a pair of jeans that the actor was modelling on the catwalk at the Lakme Fashion Week. “I can confirm that Akshay Kumar came to Vakola police station (in Mumbai) with his lawyer and surrendered himself,” assistant commissioner of police Arvind Mahdadi told AFP. “He was arrested under section 294 of Indian Penal Code and was given bail.” Twinkle Khanna was arrested and bailed last month. Kumar, 41, has said he did not mean to cause any offence by his actions and apologised. The arrest came as he returned to India after filming abroad. “The news blew up when I was away,” he joked in an interview with the Hindustan Times newspaper. “I just want to make it home from the airport without my car being egged by all those who have never been unbuttoned by their wives,” he added with a tone of sarcasm. afp
Earthquake tremors felt in various areas of NWFP, AJK
Sunday, May 17, 2009
0
comments
ISLAMABAD: Earthquake tremors felt in NWFP, Malakand Division, Khyber Agency and some areas AJK and Punjab on Sunday.
According to private TV Channel reports, the magnitude of earthquake at rector scale was recorded 5.1 while the epicenter of the earthquake was reported at Afghanistan and Tajikistan border.
The earthquake tremors were also felt in Islamabad, Sargodha and various areas of NWFP and AJK.
Taliban, India both are threat for Pakistan: Musharraf
WASHINGTON: Former President Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that Taliban and India both are threat for the Pakistan stressing Pakistan must have to keep close eye on both.
In an interview with foreign media, Former President Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan army is the real strength of Pakistan. The large number of deployment of the troops by India on border is a constant threat to Pakistan’s integrity.
However, India would never attack Pakistan at all because, because it know strength of Pakistan. However, Pakistan must have to maintain minimum deterrence force to avoid Indian attack, he added.
In response to a question he said that 500% there is no need of any mindset. These aspersions are cost by those who want to weaken Pakistan. Anyone who wants to weaken Pakistan attacks the Pakistan army and ISI, he held.
Pakistan army is an extremely discipline army. It is carries out orders from the top and army leadership carries out orders form the government.
In response to a question pertaining to supporting of Taliban, Pervez Musharraf strongly rejects the allegations and termed these accusations baseless. He said that after the 9/11 incident Pakistan army had arrested around 700 Taliban. All the Al-Qaeda leaders were arrested by Pakistan so how could Pakistan support Taliban? It is a ridiculous accusation, he added.
He said that the international community must support Pakistan instead of criticizing it. He said that drone attacks are halting the course of war on terrorism and it is causing great resentment and anti-America sentiments among the masses. He said that he like former US President G. W Bush, but he is not among his followers.
While taking about the Karzai, Pervez Musharraf said that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is double dealing with Pakistan. He said that Karzai would be hiding things from Pakistan.
He said that Karzai knew the issues and he is causing trouble to Pakistan by not addressing these issues with Pakistan.
Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf said that in a situation like this, the basic requirement is the unity of thoughts and action by the all; the Afghanistan government, coalition forces and within the coalition forces other forces.
He further said that there has to be a unity of thoughts and action in Pakistan by Central government, Provincial government and army. Unfortunately, the unity of thoughts is not there, he added.
Replying to another question Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that he had warned former prime minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto of threats to her life.
Benazir Bhutto sent him a special message indicating that there are certain terrorists groups in Karachi, who supposedly come in Karachi and wanted to attack her, he told.
In Rawalpindi, where she addressed a gathering in Liaqat Bagh is heavily congested and the thickest part of the city. This is the place which is the main square and tall buildings all around, he said by adding that government told her not to come but that was what happen to her.
In an interview with foreign media, Former President Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistan army is the real strength of Pakistan. The large number of deployment of the troops by India on border is a constant threat to Pakistan’s integrity.
However, India would never attack Pakistan at all because, because it know strength of Pakistan. However, Pakistan must have to maintain minimum deterrence force to avoid Indian attack, he added.
In response to a question he said that 500% there is no need of any mindset. These aspersions are cost by those who want to weaken Pakistan. Anyone who wants to weaken Pakistan attacks the Pakistan army and ISI, he held.
Pakistan army is an extremely discipline army. It is carries out orders from the top and army leadership carries out orders form the government.
In response to a question pertaining to supporting of Taliban, Pervez Musharraf strongly rejects the allegations and termed these accusations baseless. He said that after the 9/11 incident Pakistan army had arrested around 700 Taliban. All the Al-Qaeda leaders were arrested by Pakistan so how could Pakistan support Taliban? It is a ridiculous accusation, he added.
He said that the international community must support Pakistan instead of criticizing it. He said that drone attacks are halting the course of war on terrorism and it is causing great resentment and anti-America sentiments among the masses. He said that he like former US President G. W Bush, but he is not among his followers.
While taking about the Karzai, Pervez Musharraf said that Afghan President Hamid Karzai is double dealing with Pakistan. He said that Karzai would be hiding things from Pakistan.
He said that Karzai knew the issues and he is causing trouble to Pakistan by not addressing these issues with Pakistan.
Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf said that in a situation like this, the basic requirement is the unity of thoughts and action by the all; the Afghanistan government, coalition forces and within the coalition forces other forces.
He further said that there has to be a unity of thoughts and action in Pakistan by Central government, Provincial government and army. Unfortunately, the unity of thoughts is not there, he added.
Replying to another question Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf has said that he had warned former prime minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto of threats to her life.
Benazir Bhutto sent him a special message indicating that there are certain terrorists groups in Karachi, who supposedly come in Karachi and wanted to attack her, he told.
In Rawalpindi, where she addressed a gathering in Liaqat Bagh is heavily congested and the thickest part of the city. This is the place which is the main square and tall buildings all around, he said by adding that government told her not to come but that was what happen to her.
I stand by Pakistan, rather than Taliban or military operation: Imran Khan
LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan has warned military operations either they have taken place in Lal Masjid or Balochistan or Waziristan and Swat have led to dire consequences adding he stands by Pakistan rather than Taliban or military operation.
PTI Chairman said this while talking to journalists during his visit to PTI relief camp set up in Akbar Chowk for displaced persons of Swat Sunday.
Had water and electricity supply been disconnected in Lal Masjid, people would have come out but the government carried out military operation despite efforts of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, he alleged. Now after lapse of 12 days of implementation of Nizam-e-Adl , it was announced there was no option left except military operation., he remarked.
“We will ask in National Conference what had made the military operation inevitable. Operation was launched when president Asif Ali Zardari was meeting with President Obama. We will seek explanation from the government as to how the extremists had succeeded before demanding for end to military operation as I think exodus of 2 to 2.5 people is success of extremists”, he underlined.
No precedence is available in the history of nations that helicopter gun ships were used against people of own country, he regretted.
“We are not with Taliban who have cut throats of army personnel and neither we stand by those who are conducting military operation. We stand besides Pakistan”, he announced.
US senator had told drone attacks were being carried out with the consent of government of Pakistan, he said adding if it was proved as such then any one could file case against the government in this respect.
PTI Chairman said this while talking to journalists during his visit to PTI relief camp set up in Akbar Chowk for displaced persons of Swat Sunday.
Had water and electricity supply been disconnected in Lal Masjid, people would have come out but the government carried out military operation despite efforts of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, he alleged. Now after lapse of 12 days of implementation of Nizam-e-Adl , it was announced there was no option left except military operation., he remarked.
“We will ask in National Conference what had made the military operation inevitable. Operation was launched when president Asif Ali Zardari was meeting with President Obama. We will seek explanation from the government as to how the extremists had succeeded before demanding for end to military operation as I think exodus of 2 to 2.5 people is success of extremists”, he underlined.
No precedence is available in the history of nations that helicopter gun ships were used against people of own country, he regretted.
“We are not with Taliban who have cut throats of army personnel and neither we stand by those who are conducting military operation. We stand besides Pakistan”, he announced.
US senator had told drone attacks were being carried out with the consent of government of Pakistan, he said adding if it was proved as such then any one could file case against the government in this respect.
1,171,68 people migrated from Swat, Buner and Lower Dir
Saturday, May 16, 2009
0
comments
Of the newly displaced people who have fled recent conflict in Swat, Buner, Lower Dir 1,171,682 individuals have now been registered since 2 may 09.
Of these, 130, 950 are living in camps and 1,040 732 are living outside of camps.In addition to this, there are internally displaced people who fled fighting primarily in Bajaur (since August 08), Mohamand (since Novemeber 08) agencies in FATA and in Swat since (January 09) already registsered in NWFP.
The total number of registered is 553,916. (of which 91,004 are in camps; an 462, 912 are out of camps)This brings the total number of registered IDPs in NWFP to 1,725,598. (of which 221,954 are in camps; and 1,503,644 are outside of camps.)
Kings of the World Rich Living Monarchs and their Royal Residences
Friday, May 15, 2009
1 comments
Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard – Queen of NetherlandsQueen Beatrix Armgard, the queen of Netherlands, has a net asset worth of 300 million US$. The queen is rumoured to have stepped down so that his eldest son can ascend the throne. This will make her son the first Dutch king in over a century. Huis ten Bosch Palace is the official royal palace of the queen.
Official residence: Huis ten Bosch Palace
======================
Elizabeth II – Queen of U.K.Queen Elizabeth II is the oldest living emperor in the history of United Kingdom at the age of 82. Her net worth is 650 million US$. She plans to rule until she becomes physically unable. The Buckingham palace is the official residence of the royals. It is also a site for hosting state occasions and welcoming international guests. The palace, having 775 rooms, is kept open for visitors on a regular basis.
Official residence: Buckingham Palace
=======================
Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud – King of Saudi ArabiaThe 84-year-old king of Saudi Arabia is worth over US$ 21 billion. King Abdullah is known for his benevolence. He bore the entire expenditure of operation of Polish conjoined twins. He was reciprocated with “honorary citizenship” of the Polish town where the twins were born. The King’s palace in Riyadh is more than 1 sq. mile in area. The palace has polished stone walkways and serene water bodies. The pink palatial buildings are true architectural marvels.
Official residence: King’s Palace in Riyadh
===========================
Harald V – King of NorwayHarald V is the king of Norway. The king has no real powers, but only ceremonial authority. He resides in the Royal Palace in Oslo. The palace was built in the first half of the 19th century.
Official residence: Royal Palace, Oslo
==============================
Mohammed VI – King of Morroco Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla SalmaThe 46-year-old Moroccan king has asset strength of 1.5 billion US$. The king is reputed for his drive to modernize the society and inject a culture of accountability. He has tried to eradicate poverty from Moroccan society. The Royal Palace in Rabat is open to the public. The king has a personal mosque within the palatial complex. The palace is famous for its lush green gardens and the entrance gates are truly majestic.
Official residence: Royal Palace in Rabat
======================
Abdullah II – King of JordanKing Abdullah is the constitutional head of Jordon and retains substantial power. He has contributed greatly to the economic revival of the country and he is applauded for his pro-reform outlook. He is an alumnus of the Oxford University. The Raghadan Palace is the official residence of the King.
Official residence: Raghadan Palace
===========================
The Sultan of BruneiThe 62-year Sultan of Brunei, the 29th heir to the throne of an unbroken 600-year-old Muslim dynasty, has a net asset worth of $20 billion. The Sultan has anything between 3000 to 6000 cars in his collection. The Istana Nurul Iman palace, the Sultan’s official residence, provides visitors a spectacular sight. It is the biggest palace in the world, much bigger than the Vatican palace. US$ 350 million was spent in erecting the palace. It has 1788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and the total floor area is 2,152,782 sq. feet.
Official residence: Istana Nurul Iman Palace
=======================
Albert II – King of BelgiumAlbert, the king of Belgium, is the titular head of state. He symbolizes the entire nation and appoints the Belgian cabinet after an election. The Royal Palace in Brussels, known as Palais Royal, is the King’s palace. However, he prefers to live in Chateau de Laeken. The Royal palace is a neo-classic architectural marvel. It is open to public during summer.
Official residence: Royal Palace in Brussels
===============================
Norodom Sihamoni – King of CombodiaNorodom Sihamoni is the king of Combodia, although under the present constitution, he has no real power. The royal palace of Phnom Penh is his official residence. The palace was constructed over a century ago and it hosts all major ceremonial functions of the country. Foreign dignitaries also stay here.
Official residence: Royal Palace of Phnom Penh
================================
Henri – Grand Duke of LuxemburgHenri, the Grand Duke, is the head of the state of Luxemburg. He is known for his anti-euthanasia stands. Interestingly, he is a member of the International Olympic committee. The Grand Ducal Palace is his official residence. It is an awesome palace, located in the middle of the city. Built in 1572 as a town hall, it has become a palace replete with history.
Official residence: The Grand Ducal Palace
=======================
Akihito – the Emperor of JapanEmperor Akihito is the 125th emperor of Japan. His rule is now merely ceremonial. The king is considered to be a direct descendent of God. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is the official residence of the emperor. It is open to the public on just two days of the year – January 2, when the king wishes New Year to his subjects, and on December 23rd – his birthday.
Official residence: Imperial Palace in Tokyo
===========================
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk – The Dragon king of BhutanJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchukm is the Dragon king of the secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The Oxford-educated bachelor of 28 years is the youngest reigning monarch in the world. The Tashichoedzong Palace is the official residence of the royal family. The palace houses the government and the central clergy of monks. It remains open to the public during festivals, weekends, and after office hours.
Official residence: Tashichoedzong Palace
==================
Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah – Emir of KuwaitIt is interesting to note that Sheikh Sabah Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, does not have a royal blood. He was the foreign minister of Kuwait and ascended to the throne in 2006 after the crown prince became too ill to rule. The royal wealth is estimated at 500 million US$. However, his wealth comes in the form of a stipend. He is promoting economic reforms in Kuwait currently. Dar Salwa palace is the official residence of the Emir.
Official residence: “Dar Salwa” Palace
===================================
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani – Emir of QatarQatar’s Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and his daughter and chief of staff Sheikha (Princess) Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Hamad, Emir of Qatar is aged 56 and worth 2 billion US$. Sheikh Hamad is instrumental in developing Qatar’s oil and natural gas resources. His fame is also attributed to the modernization of the country’s armed forces. His Royal Palace is in Doha. He does not live there. The palace is mainly used for parliamentary affairs and for receiving guests.
Official residence: Royal Palace in Doha
