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Print - 2004-06-07
Natwar phones Kasuri, clarifies statement

Natwar phones Kasuri, clarifies statement

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said that his Indian counterpart Natwar Singh during a telephonic conversation with him on Sunday morning has clarified his statement appearing in Pakistan's national press.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Natwar phones Kasuri, clarifies statement

Natwar phones Kasuri, clarifies statement

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri has said that his Indian counterpart Natwar Singh during a telephonic conversation with him on Sunday morning has clarified his statement appearing in Pakistan's national press.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
27 killed in Iraq; prisoners freed

27 killed in Iraq; prisoners freed

Guerrillas detonated a car bomb outside an Iraqi-US base just north of Baghdad on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding dozens as attacks intensified ahead of the formal end of the US-led occupation on June 30.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
27 killed in Iraq; prisoners freed

27 killed in Iraq; prisoners freed

Guerrillas detonated a car bomb outside an Iraqi-US base just north of Baghdad on Sunday, killing nine people and wounding dozens as attacks intensified ahead of the formal end of the US-led occupation on June 30.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Al Qaeda suspect held near Afghan border

Al Qaeda suspect held near Afghan border

Security forces have arrested a suspect of foreign nationality with links to al Qaeda in the north-western tribal region bordering Afghanistan, officials said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
BBC journalist shot dead in Riyadh

BBC journalist shot dead in Riyadh

The British national shot dead in Riyadh on Sunday and the fellow Briton wounded were both BBC journalists, security sources told AFP.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Israeli troops kill Palestinian

Israeli troops kill Palestinian

A wheelchair-bound Palestinian paraplegic was shot dead by Israeli troops in a refugee camp near the central West Bank city of Ramallah, Palestinian medical sources and witnesses said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
3 Afghans killed as truck overturned

3 Afghans killed as truck overturned

Three Afghans were killed while 18 injured when the truck they were travelling in overturned on Khojak pass on Quetta-Chaman highway on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
US experts anxious over Pakistan's missile tests

US experts anxious over Pakistan's missile tests

The United States reacted with indifference after Pakistan conducted its second ballistic missile test in less than a week last Friday, but experts see new evidence of an ominous trend.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall in money market

THE RUPEE: modest fall in money market

The demand of corporate and gold importers for fresh dollars buying dragged the rupee's value down in the currency market, observers said, adding it seems the rupee might face more erosion versus the dollar in the near terms.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest fall in money market

THE RUPEE: modest fall in money market

The demand of corporate and gold importers for fresh dollars buying dragged the rupee's value down in the currency market, observers said, adding it seems the rupee might face more erosion versus the dollar in the near terms.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Budget to be growth-oriented: Shaukat

Budget to be growth-oriented: Shaukat

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the coming budget (for 2004-05) would be oriented to economic growth, investment and opportunities.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Budget to be growth-oriented: Shaukat

Budget to be growth-oriented: Shaukat

Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz has said that the coming budget (for 2004-05) would be oriented to economic growth, investment and opportunities.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Karachi divided into security zones

Karachi divided into security zones

The Capital City Police, Karachi, under a security plan, has decided to divide the city into different 'security zones'.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Karachi divided into security zones

Karachi divided into security zones

The Capital City Police, Karachi, under a security plan, has decided to divide the city into different 'security zones'.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Bad law and order situation jolts KSE

Bad law and order situation jolts KSE

The stock market during the preceding week received heavy jolt because of the poor law and order situation and the significant increase in Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) yields shattered hopes of pre-budget rally.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Bad law and order situation jolts KSE

Bad law and order situation jolts KSE

The stock market during the preceding week received heavy jolt because of the poor law and order situation and the significant increase in Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) yields shattered hopes of pre-budget rally.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
July-March fiscal deficit well on target

July-March fiscal deficit well on target

The country's fiscal deficit in the first nine months of current fiscal year was well on target and recorded a healthy improvement over the same period of last year because of appreciation in revenue collection and decline in debt.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
July-March fiscal deficit well on target

July-March fiscal deficit well on target

The country's fiscal deficit in the first nine months of current fiscal year was well on target and recorded a healthy improvement over the same period of last year because of appreciation in revenue collection and decline in debt.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

A Central Board of Revenue (CBR) analysis on collection of sales tax shows that cement manufacturers paid Rs 3,601 million as sales tax during 2002-03 against Rs 3,922 million in 2001-02 showing a decrease of 8.2 percent.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

A Central Board of Revenue (CBR) analysis on collection of sales tax shows that cement manufacturers paid Rs 3,601 million as sales tax during 2002-03 against Rs 3,922 million in 2001-02 showing a decrease of 8.2 percent.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

Sales tax receipts from cement makers decrease

A Central Board of Revenue (CBR) analysis on collection of sales tax shows that cement manufacturers paid Rs 3,601 million as sales tax during 2002-03 against Rs 3,922 million in 2001-02 showing a decrease of 8.2 percent.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Badla investment plummets

Badla investment plummets

The decline in share prices forced the weak-holders to adjust their exposure in the carryover market which resulted in small downward correction in badla investment and rates during the last week on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Badla investment plummets

Badla investment plummets

The decline in share prices forced the weak-holders to adjust their exposure in the carryover market which resulted in small downward correction in badla investment and rates during the last week on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE).
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
WTO views sought on 'indicative price mechanism'

WTO views sought on 'indicative price mechanism'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has sought World Trade Organisation (WTO) comments on the proposed 'indicative price mechanism' of import goods for devising a foolproof measures to control under-invoicing.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
WTO views sought on 'indicative price mechanism'

WTO views sought on 'indicative price mechanism'

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has sought World Trade Organisation (WTO) comments on the proposed 'indicative price mechanism' of import goods for devising a foolproof measures to control under-invoicing.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Drastic changes in Seed Act on cards

Drastic changes in Seed Act on cards

The government may bring about some drastic changes in the Seed Act for meeting the WTO requirements and enhancing the punishment for sneaking unregistered and premature seed into the market.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Drastic changes in Seed Act on cards

Drastic changes in Seed Act on cards

The government may bring about some drastic changes in the Seed Act for meeting the WTO requirements and enhancing the punishment for sneaking unregistered and premature seed into the market.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Doctor gunned down in Dera Ghazi Khan

Doctor gunned down in Dera Ghazi Khan

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a gynaecologist in Dera Ghazi Khan on Sunday in a suspected sectarian attack, police and her family said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Doctor gunned down in Dera Ghazi Khan

Doctor gunned down in Dera Ghazi Khan

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a gynaecologist in Dera Ghazi Khan on Sunday in a suspected sectarian attack, police and her family said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Two killed in Russian plane crash

Two killed in Russian plane crash

Two Russian pilots were killed when their training plane crashed during weekend exercises, news agency reports said Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Congo rebels leave Bukavu, two UN troops killed

Congo rebels leave Bukavu, two UN troops killed

Hundreds of renegade troops pulled out of Congo's border town of Bukavu on Sunday, but the killing of two UN peacekeepers in a nearby city raised fears of fresh violence in the vast country's lawless east.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Four FC men hurt in Quetta landmine blast

Four FC men hurt in Quetta landmine blast

Four soldiers from the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were injured, two of them seriously, when their vehicle hit a landmine in a tribal town in Balochistan province, military officials said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Four FC men hurt in Quetta landmine blast

Four FC men hurt in Quetta landmine blast

Four soldiers from the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were injured, two of them seriously, when their vehicle hit a landmine in a tribal town in Balochistan province, military officials said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Three killed in Gilgit over curfew violation

Three killed in Gilgit over curfew violation

Three people were killed in Gilgit on Sunday when security forces opened fire on a vehicle violating a curfew imposed because of unrest, officials said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Three killed in Gilgit over curfew violation

Three killed in Gilgit over curfew violation

Three people were killed in Gilgit on Sunday when security forces opened fire on a vehicle violating a curfew imposed because of unrest, officials said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
NBP asked to check wrong revenue receipts reporting

NBP asked to check wrong revenue receipts reporting

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to check double reporting of revenue collection by its branches for proper reconciliation of revenue receipts.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
NBP asked to check wrong revenue receipts reporting

NBP asked to check wrong revenue receipts reporting

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to check double reporting of revenue collection by its branches for proper reconciliation of revenue receipts.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Rain lashes twin cities

Rain lashes twin cities

Gusty winds with rain converted the hot weather of the twin cities into a pleasant one on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Things moving nicely in Islamabad: Jamali

Things moving nicely in Islamabad: Jamali

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Sunday has in categorical terms ruled out any possibility of change at the Centre, saying things were moving forward nicely.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
11 killed in occupied Kashmir

11 killed in occupied Kashmir

Eleven people were killed in Indian occupied Kashmir, including seven suspected freedom fighters shot by Indian occupation troops and two children playing with an explosive device, police said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Consensus government in Sindh proposed in good faith: Shujaat

Consensus government in Sindh proposed in good faith: Shujaat

Unified PML Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that he had proposed a consensus government in Sindh in good faith, to improve the prevailing law and order situation in the province and he still stood by his stance in this regard.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Azam Tariq's murder suspect held

Azam Tariq's murder suspect held

Police in Gilgit have arrested a suspect in last year's high profile murder of a religious leader and former MNA, Azam Tariq, the local police chief said Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Businessmen leaving for Islamabad

Businessmen leaving for Islamabad

Officer-bearers of several trade and industry associations are going to Islamabad to listen to the budget speech in the National Assembly on June 12, when Finance Minister Shaukat Aziz will present the budget for the new fiscal year.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condole Reagan's death

President and Prime Minister condole Reagan's death

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali have expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of former American president Ronald Reagan.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Musharraf's vision of enlightened moderation globally hailed

Musharraf's vision of enlightened moderation globally hailed

President General Pervez Musharraf's globally published vision of Enlightened Moderation has been acclaimed as a clarion call for the Muslim world for its socio-economic emancipation and a timely reminder to the West of its obligation vis-à-vis resolution
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
People warned not to watch sun with naked eye

People warned not to watch sun with naked eye

Meteorologists have warned the people against watching the sun directly with the naked eye on Tuesday, June 8, as it can cause permanent blindness, within seconds.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
PPP demands fresh elections

PPP demands fresh elections

A central leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Nafis Siddiqui on Sunday demanded fresh elections in order to tide over the crisis facing the country.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
All sectors open for investment without restriction

All sectors open for investment without restriction

Federal Minister for Industries and Production Liaquat Ali Jatoi has offered an attractive investment package to the member and non-member states of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) areas and said that Pakistan has opened a
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Solution to water problems stressed

Solution to water problems stressed

Pakistan will be facing serious challenges regarding quality and quantity of water if the issue was not taken on urgency basis.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Local cotton market develops weakness on low world prices

Local cotton market develops weakness on low world prices

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) released final cotton statistics for 2003-04 season on June 3, according to which, total season's national ginned cotton has been placed at 9,784,526 local bales.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Local cotton market develops weakness on low world prices

Local cotton market develops weakness on low world prices

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) released final cotton statistics for 2003-04 season on June 3, according to which, total season's national ginned cotton has been placed at 9,784,526 local bales.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Sluggish trend persists on commodity markets

Sluggish trend persists on commodity markets

Trading on commodities wholesale markets maintained sluggish outlook due to uncertain conditions and death of an important business, during the week ended on June 5, 2004. The commodities fluctuated were plastic mouldings, teas, kirana items and chemicals
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Decision to improve watercourses welcomed

Decision to improve watercourses welcomed

The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) in a communication to President General Pervez Musharraf lauded the government's decision to improve 29 watercourses in Sindh to improve the irrigation network which would help minimise water losses.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
KWSB managing director for steps to ensure clean water supply

KWSB managing director for steps to ensure clean water supply

Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KWSB) Managing Director Brigadier Iftikhar Haider (Retd) has directed engineers of filter plant to take all possible measures for filtering water of germs and other contamination's.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Unisame gives suggestions for industrial policy

Unisame gives suggestions for industrial policy

The Union of Small & Medium Enterprises (Unisame) on Sunday sent some suggestion for proposed Industrial Policy to the chief of Experts Advisory Cell, Ministry of Industries & Production.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Hot and humid weather forecast

Hot and humid weather forecast

The Meteorological department has forecast hot and humid weather with maximum temperature of 35 to 37 degree centigrade in Karachi on Monday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Cotton spot rate stays put at Rs 3,100

Cotton spot rate stays put at Rs 3,100

Almost crash like situations in world cotton rates and waning quality at home have shaken the determination of the ginners to dictate market trend.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Nawaz lauds Indian democracy

Nawaz lauds Indian democracy

Pakistan's deposed premier Nawaz Sharif hailed the "beauty of Indian democracy," referring to the recent national elections, and called Congress president Sonia Gandhi's rejection of the prime minister's job a "master stroke".
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
'Pakistan wants peaceful solution of Kashmir issue'

'Pakistan wants peaceful solution of Kashmir issue'

Pakistan wants peaceful and just resolution of core issue of Indian occupied Kashmir which should be in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri masses, said former Ambassador of Pakistan, Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Naeem appreciates LCCI efforts

Naeem appreciates LCCI efforts

President Tajik-Pakistan Friendship Council Doshanbe, Naeem-ur-Rehman, called on the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President, Mian Anjum Nisar, and offered his services for the exhibition being arranged in Doshanbe in the third week of th
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Applied sciences conference opens from June 7

Applied sciences conference opens from June 7

The 3rd International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (Ibcast) will be held here from June 7 to 12 under the auspices of National Centre for Physics.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
World Bank and EU workshop in Dhaka from June 8

World Bank and EU workshop in Dhaka from June 8

A workshop organised by European Union (EU) and World Bank (WB) will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from June 8-10 to discuss trade facilitation and customs' reforms in the region.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
WPC announces to hold 'Amn Melas'

WPC announces to hold 'Amn Melas'

World Punjabi Congress (WPC) has announced to hold 'Amn Melas' (Peace Fairs) in different states of India and all the four provinces of Pakistan, WPC Chairman, Fakhar Zaman said while addressing a press conference here on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Pervaiz inaugurates newly built underpass

Pervaiz inaugurates newly built underpass

Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has said that revolutionary changes will be introduced in agriculture and industrial sectors and President Musharraf will soon be announcing a major project aimed at boosting the agriculture sector.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
LHC benches for this week

LHC benches for this week

As many as 10 division benches and 26 single benches will work at principal seat of the Lahore High Court (LHC) during the week commencing from June 7.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
President to abide by 17th Amendment: Rashid

President to abide by 17th Amendment: Rashid

Information Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmad has categorically stated that President Pervez Musharraf will not take any step against the spirit of the 17th Constitutional Amendment.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Five Supreme Court benches before summer vacations

Five Supreme Court benches before summer vacations

In the week before the commencement of summer vacations, the Supreme Court will have five benches - two full and three division - to dispose of one of the heaviest agendas issued so far this year.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Unicef-donated oil recovered in raids: three held

Unicef-donated oil recovered in raids: three held

Sujawal police on Saturday night conducted raids on two godowns and recovered edible oil, donated by Unicef, and arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the hoarding.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
FFC and Moroccan Group sign MoU

FFC and Moroccan Group sign MoU

In a meeting held in Casablanca between the Fauji Fertiliser Group and the OCP Group, Morocco, a joint memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed for establishment of a joint venture for production of phosphoric acid.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Balochistan chief minister calls on PML secretary general

Balochistan chief minister calls on PML secretary general

Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League Mushahid Hussain Sayed held a detailed meeting with Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Yousaf here at the PML House on Sunday and discussed matters relating to PML reorganisation in Balochistan.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Lengthy security clearances hinder Pakistani doctors' arrival in US

Lengthy security clearances hinder Pakistani doctors' arrival in US

A group of Pakistani physicians in the United States plans to lobby Congress this week about lengthy security clearances that, they argue, cause the delays and ultimately lead to staff shortages at some of the neediest hospitals in the United States.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
A new commission on poverty reduction

A new commission on poverty reduction

The government's poverty reduction plans moved a good step forward last Thursday when, as per the recommendations of a task force constituted a while ago, Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali approved the setting up of a new body called Commission on Pov
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Terrorism destroying the economic base

Terrorism destroying the economic base

While condemning the outburst of terrorist activity in Karachi in the last few weeks and lamenting huge business losses in its aftermath, a number of frustrated businessmen have expressed grave concern over the grim prospects of revival of normal business
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Economic links between Pakistan and India

Economic links between Pakistan and India

We may take advantage from the trade liberalisation policies of India. To compete with India it may not be considered a problem but an opportunity. We have to make our industry efficient and competitive.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Doctrine of cold war

Doctrine of cold war

The phrase doctrine of cold war appeared in the newspapers in terms of Indo-Pak ties. It was in the late 80's and the earlier period of 90's when the famous wall of Berlin was broken and Germany was united.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Improper banks' accounting

Improper banks' accounting

I read a letter in the Business Recorder, written by Mian Asif Said about improper accounting in the Habib Bank.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Introducing pineapple cultivation in Pakistan

Introducing pineapple cultivation in Pakistan

Prior to the loss of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), Pakistan was growing pineapples in sizeable volumes (150 thousand metric tons). As a matter of fact this fruit is rarely grown now-a-days in Pakistan.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Recycling industry and second hand paper vendors

Recycling industry and second hand paper vendors

"Raddi-Paper-Wala" is the loud announcement you often hear during the day. He is commonly known by this name and is a familiar character roaming the streets of our towns and cities every day.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
NGOs seek compensation for Tarbela Dam victims

NGOs seek compensation for Tarbela Dam victims

The failure of the authorities to compensate majority of Tarbela dam victims has prompted NGOs working in the area to vigorously pursue their cause of more than 110,000 displaced persons.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
PPCBL to disburse Rs 3 billion loan

PPCBL to disburse Rs 3 billion loan

The Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Ltd (PPCBL) has started the distribution of loans worth Rs 3 billion among the small farmers for Kharif crop, 2004.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Foreign aid groups suspend operations in Balochistan

Foreign aid groups suspend operations in Balochistan

Several foreign aid groups suspended their operations in Balochistan on Sunday and moved staff out of the region after threats of attacks from an al Qaeda-linked militants, officials said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Foreign aid groups suspend operations in Balochistan

Foreign aid groups suspend operations in Balochistan

Several foreign aid groups suspended their operations in Balochistan on Sunday and moved staff out of the region after threats of attacks from an al Qaeda-linked militants, officials said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
US cities being short-changed in war on terror

US cities being short-changed in war on terror

Almost three years after the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington, many American cities complain that federal money to train and equip police, fire and other emergency workers is still only trickling through to those who need it most.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
The car of the future is all about safety

The car of the future is all about safety

First, a flashing light alerts you that a car coming up behind is about to pass you. Then a tiny camera lets you survey the entire manoeuvre, blind spot and all. Suddenly, a computerised voice warns you to slow down. When you ignore the warning, your car
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Jordanian women find freedom in divorce rights

Jordanian women find freedom in divorce rights

Suha had had enough of her marriage years ago, but she was unable to end it until a temporary law granted unhappily married Jordanian women their freedom.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
IAEA hopes Iran nuclear-probe to end soon

IAEA hopes Iran nuclear-probe to end soon

The UN nuclear watchdog hopes Iran has "come clean" on its nuclear programme so a long probe into it can be wound up in the next few months, its chief Mohamed ElBaradei said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
US expects UN Iraq resolution within days

US expects UN Iraq resolution within days

The United States expects the United Nations Security Council will be able to agree a new resolution on Iraq's future in the next few days, top US officials said on Sunday.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Storm lashes India, killing 21 people

Storm lashes India, killing 21 people

Relief work was under way Sunday after a devastating storm killed 21 people and injured 25 in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
Israel approves Gaza pullout

Israel approves Gaza pullout

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's government approved in principle on Sunday a Gaza pullout under a compromise deal that would require further cabinet votes before any Jewish settlements are uprooted, Israel TV said.
Published 07 Jun, 2004 12:00am
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