Distracted eating could increase the amount of food consumed by up to 50 per cent.

Unnamed current and former US officials deny President Obama has authorised any drone strikes in Syria yet.

The rupee ended weaker at 98.03/98.09 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 97.86/97.92.

The tiny state has been hit by unrest since the revolt in early 2011.

Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets to restrict South Africa for 191.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $7.655 billion from $7.861 billion a week earlier.

The next IMF repayment of $391 million is due at the end of May.

Tourists reach an imposing 277 for two against New Zealand.

Zimbabwe struggle at 41 for three on Day two.

The combined costs of American operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan are estimated at around $3.7trillion.