Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that China and India are key to its plans to expand in Asia, with flights to Beijing likely to start within a year.
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder rejected charges on Sunday that his government's economic reforms were favouring the rich, saying a majority of tax revenues came from the top 10 percent of wage earners.
British advertising company WPP said on Sunday it won an auction for US rival Grey Global, with what sources familiar with the matter said was a cash-and-stock deal worth about 750 million pounds ($1.34 billion).
British advertising company WPP said on Sunday it won an auction for US rival Grey Global, with what sources familiar with the matter said was a cash-and-stock deal worth about 750 million pounds ($1.34 billion).
South Africa's government and the country's big retail banks are on the verge of sealing a 20 billion rand ($3 billion) deal to help low income families own their own homes, the Sunday Times reported on Sunday.
Iran said Sunday it would not accept any limitations on its right to master "peaceful" nuclear technology, amid fresh calls at the UN nuclear watchdog for it to suspend all uranium enrichment-related activities.
The United States is confident elections can be held in Iraq on schedule in January despite the insurgency currently raging in that country, US Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday.
Indian police used a baton charge to drive back hundreds of slogan-shouting Hindu hard-liners trying to make their way to a controversial 17th century Muslim general's tomb they have threatened to demolish.
About 30,000 people gathered on the Japanese island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand the closure of a US base in the biggest protest against the US military in the area since 1995, Kyodo news agency reported.
US helicopter gunships killed up to 21 Taleban guerrillas trying to flee a joint US-Afghan assault in the southern province of Kandahar at the weekend, Afghan police said on Sunday.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon accused far-rightists on Sunday of trying to incite civil war over his plan to withdraw from the occupied Gaza Strip and called for measures to curb such groups.
A huge explosion rocked North Korea last week but US and South Korean officials said on Sunday it was unlikely to have been a nuclear weapons test despite the appearance of a "peculiar cloud" over the area.
Hong Kong democrats are believed to have made gains in legislative elections Sunday considered a test of sentiment towards the city's rulers in Beijing and support for democratic reform.
Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday that Russia was facing an invisible enemy in the face of Chechen rebels and urged the country to look out for future attacks in a rare admission the five year war was not going according to plan.
Telephony today is taking its new course of generation shift from legacy TDM networks to Voice Over Internet Protocol or VOIP. Now in a deregulated telecom market in Pakistan, Workdcall is the pioneer in network deployment of state of the art VOIP solutio
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Telecom deregulation is finally here. Award of various licenses under the new deregulation regime has translated into an air of expectation for all telecom subscribers in Pakistan.
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The telecom industry in Pakistan is at the cusp of a great transition. The dynamics of the market are going to change significantly post deregulation with the award of new cellular, long distance & international (LDI), Local Loop (LL) and Wireless Local L
I am pleased that the leading newspapers of the country have published this special supplement to mark the launch of Long Distance & International (LDI), Local Loop (LL) and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) telecommunication services by the renowned national tel
The development of the telecom sector is a key priority in Pakistan and our government has demonstrated its commitment to the sector by allocating significant resources for its accelerated development in view of its importance for economic and social deve
On the Tremendous Development in IT & Telecom Sector. Pakistan today stands at the threshold of a radical change in its telecommunication sector. The ongoing deregulation will be a major driver for growth that will enable a substantial increase in the ava
Another batch of 285 Pakistan Army troops left here on Sunday as part of a relief-rotation plan to perform peace-keeping duties under the aegis of United Nations Mission in Congo.
A ballot to select about 1,00,000 intending Haj pilgrims under the government scheme for Haj-2005 is likely to be held during the last week of this month.
Once dismissed as a puppet of Malawi's former president, new leader Bingu wa Mutharika is winning kudos for his anti-corruption drive in one of the world's poorest countries as it struggles to regain donor confidence.
America's increasingly drawn-out campaign in Iraq is the reason the Vietnam War remains such a contentious issue in the US presidential election race, retired Vietnamese generals say.
For two centuries, tens of thousands of men from the mountains of Nepal have been recruited by the British army, earning reputations world-wide as unusually tough and brave soldiers.
Foreign investments play a pivotal role in the development of a country's economy. It is especially true with the developing or underdeveloped states where there is a frail and unstable economy and a fragile socio-political system.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms in which the Genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally. The technology is often called "modern biotechnology" or "gene technology", sometimes also
I refer to letter published in your esteemed newspaper on September 5, 2004 written by Sehar Iqbal, and other letters by Abdul Mateen, Mohammad Akhlaque, Mohammad Iqbal and Idrees Allawala of Karachi published earlier regarding encroachment on Alamgir Roa
Incidents of car theft, daylight robberies, mugging, kidnapping for ransom, murder etc are all on the rise in Pakistan's financial capital, Karachi. Whatever the political compulsions of the government, this is an unacceptable state of affairs.
This is with reference to a news item published in your esteemed daily on September 3, 2004 regarding details of CBR, Board in Council meeting chaired by CBR Chairman Abdullah Yousuf.
In 2003-2004, the sector that achieved the single largest growth in exports was the textile industry, l1.32 percent over the previous fiscal year. During 2003-2004, the industry exported a total of $8.3 million according to the Export Promotion Bureau.
Concluding the ninth and final review under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), the IMF team, after a thorough consultation with Pakistan's economic managers in Islamabad, issued a statement on 9th September, 2004 that contained its assessme
Provincial government has prepared a comprehensive plan for the elimination of beggary and setting up of educational institutions for special children at tehsil level during current fiscal period in the Punjab.
Professor Dr Bashir Ahmad, vice-chancellor University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), has stressed the need to increase forest area to make Pakistan lush green.
Programme Executive, Lok Virsa, Anwar-ul-Haq on Sunday said culture and education have come together under one roof in the federal capital in the shape of the Heritage Museum.
Programme Director of Marie Adelaide Habilitation Centre (MAHC) Brother Norman has urged the police authorities not to harass or arrest the injecting drug users, visiting MAHC's Drop-in Centre near Burns Road, here.
NWFP government is planning to impose a ban on the manufacturing and use of plastic bags in the provincial capital and some other parts of the province to overcome the growing environmental hazards.
Punjab government has planned to establish 'Agricultural Centres' in far-off areas for providing technical assistance to the farmer community of the province.
It is high time the steps should be taken to enforce the supremacy of Islamic values among the Muslim societies so as to shield themselves against the hegemony of the Zionists powers.
A high-level meeting on Sunday at Chief Minister House with Sindh Chief Minister, Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim in the Chair reviewed the arrangements of international exhibition 'IDEAS 2004' to be held here at Expo Centre from September 13 to 17, 2004.
Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Chaudhry Mushtaq Ali Cheema, has announced the upgradation and modernisation of the depleted weaving sector with state-of-the-art, air-jet and Sulzer looms and latest technological equipment to catapult the textile s
State Minister for Housing and Works Sardar Mohammad Asif Nakai has said that the government is taking various steps to provide civic amenities to far-flung areas of the country.
Five persons of a family were killed and five others received burn injuries when fireworks caught fire in Mohallah Kashmir Nagar Jalalpur Jattan, some 20 kilometres away from here, early Sunday morning.
The police have reportedly declared the death of Qari Noor Muhammad, Khateeb of Jamia Masjid Mubarik, a 'blind murder' and registered a case against unknown murderers on a report of Police constables instead of the application moved by his father-in-law i
The Lahore High Court (LHC), Bahawalpur Bench has set aside Punjab government's order issued under Section 144 CrPC regarding ban on inter-provincial wheat movement.
The members of Pakistan Association of Pathologists will visit different cities of the country in connection with the forthcoming 28th annual conference of pathologists scheduled to be held at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in December.
The wholesale commodity markets depicted sluggish look as traders sit finger crossed hoping some pace to come during the week ended on September 11, 2004. The changes were few and far between.
In a meeting of the Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) held at Unisame House under the chairmanship of Zulfikar Thaver to examine the methods for motivation of SMEs, it was pointed out that SMEs are shy and are not coming forward due to vario
The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) Secretariat has announced the decisions taken at the annual general meeting (AGM) of the council held on September 7 at Islamabad Club, Islamabad.
State Bank Governor Dr Ishrat Hussain will launch the fifth issue of the South Asian Journal on Monday. The July-September issue focuses on electoral politics in South Asia.
Piaf-Founders Alliance unveiled its election manifesto on Sunday, which covered the fields of trade and industry, their problems, solutions and plan for implementation and execution of the same.
As many as nine division benches and 19 single benches will work at principal seat of the Lahore High Court (LHC) during the week commencing from Monday, September 13 (tomorrow).
Four persons including a women were killed and eight injured in an head on collision of a Coaster and Tractor trolley near Khanuana School in Jhang district, here on Sunday.
The official grade III cotton rate moved generally along the New York values while pest attack reports also weighed though prices in ready maintained above Rs 50 to Rs 100, this was the observance of the relevant sources during the week ended on September
Residents of Korangi area of the city have called for safety and survival of the Sindh Government's skill development centre in the area, which is under various threats and fast moving towards destruction.
The National Commission of Human Development of Pakistan (NCHD) has decided to start a fund collecting drive in different parts of Europe and the USA to reduce poverty and unemployment in Pakistan and in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The National Accountability Bureau has notified for the information of general public that the case of Asif Haroon, son of Haroon, who is son-in-law of Aziz Memon, is already under trial in Accountability Court at Karachi and since he has absconded and is
Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights has established environmental tribunals at Balochistan and NWFP with the allocation of Rs 11.268 million for the fiscal year 2004-05.
Sheikh Rashid Ahmad, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, will preside over the inaugural session of Spiritual Science Conference here on Monday at 3 pm.
With the quota regime ending in January 2005 and the ongoing expansion in textile business in the country, Pakistani textile industry offers greater prospects of enhanced trade, particularly with the United States.
Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal President and Jamaat-i-Islami Amir Qazi Hussain Ahmad has alleged that the September 11, 2001 attacks were pre-planned and carried out to initiate a war to subdue the Muslim nations.
A high-powered Thai trade delegation, led by Thai trade minister, is due here Monday. The trade delegation would visit the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Thai minister would address the LCCI executive committee.
Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) has secured a membership of International Laboratory Accreditation Co-operation (ILAC), a supreme international body in this field.
Pakistan's UN envoy Munir Akram has said the Kashmir issue is highly important, resolution of which is crucial to improvement of ties between Islamabad and New Delhi.
Astute diplomatic moves and intensive networking with the Pakistani diaspora became potent tools for Islamabad's envoy in London to make her mark and achieve some daunting targets in her first year as High Commissioner, said British MPs and community lead
Pakistan Muslim League President and former Prime Minister, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that it is time for Pakistan and India to take political decisions in resolving all outstanding disputes.
Indian State Haryana Chief Minister, Om Prakash Chautala has said that the relations between India and Pakistan can be improved with the co-operation of people of both countries.
Federal Water and Powers Minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi has said that holding of both the offices at a time should be left to the discretion of President General Pervez Musharraf.
The Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP), Lahore Chapter, while voicing concern over the demolition plan of Lahore High Court building, has demanded of the authorities to conserve this historic building in its original form.
England captain Michael Vaughan said Friday's crucial Champions Trophy clash against Sri Lanka offered his side a chance to take a step towards ending a "fantastic summer" in style.
Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) to help out smaller cricketing nations such as Kenya by giving them extra international fixtures.
Jagmohan Dalmiya is to be Indian cricket's first Patron-in-Chief, a post that could enable him to retain control over the cash-rich BCCI even after his term as president ends later this month.
In the coming judicial week commencing from Monday, the Supreme Court (SC)will function with 14 judges working in five benches. Four of those will be full and one division strength.
Ten members of an outlawed extremist outfit were arrested on Sunday for murder of a former university teacher here which triggered strong protests, police said on Sunday.
Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Sunday said that Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO) has full potential to meet the challenges of the future as it can harness the region's vast human and material resources.
Three policemen and two freedom fighters were killed in a raid by suspected freedom fighters on a fortified police camp on the shores of Indian occupied Kashmir's famed Dal Lake, police said on Sunday.
Reko Diq Copper-Gold project in Chagai district will start production in two to four years. This information was given to Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Amanullah Jadoon who visited Geological Survey of Pakistan headquarters here on
Under-construction fast attack missile craft 'Quwwat' for Pakistan Navy will be launched on Monday. The launching of this missile craft will be another important landmark of indigenous construction programme and symbolise a quantum leap towards the nation
Under-construction fast attack missile craft 'Quwwat' for Pakistan Navy will be launched on Monday. The launching of this missile craft will be another important landmark of indigenous construction programme and symbolise a quantum leap towards the nation
Experts have expressed scepticism over the viability of Sindh government's Rabi crops plan to deal with the impending 60 percent water shortage during the Rabi cropping season by delaying the sowing process, and termed it as an exercise in futility. They
Experts have expressed scepticism over the viability of Sindh government's Rabi crops plan to deal with the impending 60 percent water shortage during the Rabi cropping season by delaying the sowing process, and termed it as an exercise in futility. They
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero vowed on Sunday to forge a deal with unions to save state-run shipbuilder Izar, after EU authorities demanded the repayment of state aid which could bankrupt it.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will leave for Tajikistan on Monday to represent Pakistan at the 8th Summit meeting of the Economic Co-operation Organisation (ECO).
Nine people were injured in the latest bomb blast to shake Nepal's capital on Sunday while suspected Maoist guerrillas freed 20 prisoners, all believed to be rebels, in a daring jail-break.
Nine people were injured in the latest bomb blast to shake Nepal's capital on Sunday while suspected Maoist guerrillas freed 20 prisoners, all believed to be rebels, in a daring jail-break.