A Scott Styris century and a whirlwind 50 by Brendon McCullum steered New Zealand to a shock two-wicket victory over Australia in a world record one-day cricket performance at Jade Stadium here on Saturday.
After a comfortable win by England in the first one-day match in Lahore against match favourite Pakistan, the betting rates tilt slightly towards England and for the second one-dayer slated to be held on Monday the whispering rate was 60 paisa and 65 pais
All-rounder Andrew Flintoff smashed an unbeaten half-century and then took three wickets to inspire England to a comfortable 42-run win over Pakistan in the opening one-day match on Saturday.
Kidnappers killed an Egyptian working for the US military in Iraq as a deadline loomed on Saturday for the execution of four Western peace workers, held under threat of death since they were seized two weeks ago.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told militant factions on Saturday to renew their commitment to a 9-month-old truce with Israel, while a top US official urged him to step up efforts to disarm them.
Britain admitted Friday that it knew that heavy water it sold in the 1950s, a key ingredient in making nuclear weapons, was bound for Israel, amid claims of a cover-up.
Sri Lanka's government faces its final opportunity to avert a return to civil war, the Tamil Tigers have warned, vowing to use all available resources to fight unless given a homeland.
The European Union and Iran will hold nuclear talks on December 21 but expectations that Tehran will abandon sensitive nuclear activities are "very low," Western diplomats told AFP Saturday.
Australia signed a peace treaty with its Southeast Asian neighbours on Saturday and rejected what it called puerile comments about it being America's deputy sheriff in the region.
Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal, on Saturday said that work on a 650 mgd water supply plan has been initiated which would fulfil the city's drinking water requirements for the next 50 years.
Sindh Health Minister Shabbir Ahmed Qaimkhani on Saturday inaugurated the 50-bed hospital in Shah Faisal Colony and said the people, who had to approach distanced Jinnah and Civil hospitals for medical treatment, will now have the medical facility in thei
Smeda is facilitating ministry of labour, manpower & overseas Pakistanis in organising a round of provincial consultative workshops on Labour Inspection Policy 2006, and third workshop will be held in Karachi on December 12, 2005, while fourth and final w
Chairman Drug Court Punjab, while sentencing three-year rigorous imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 100,000 to one Azhar Hussain Shah, has observed that the culprit was the master mind and responsible for manufacturing and supply of spurious drugs.
I want to draw the attention of the government towards the serious problem of rise in the crime rate. If we go through the newspaper everyday 8 to 10 vehicles are snatched, many people looted, some one somewhere is killed everyday.
President General Pervez Musharraf's decision to open the local telecom sector for international players is paying off and has started bringing in big foreign investment in cash-starved Pakistan.
Two-dozen soldiers opened fire on an angry mob after an insurgent in the crowd lobbed a grenade at troops securing a key transport route in a recent exercise in former Soviet Georgia.
The meeting in the spartan auditorium had been going on for half an hour when one clearly frustrated member in the audience abruptly interrupted the discussion about Iraq's upcoming elections.
As the speakers at Thursday's session of SDPI seminar on "Sustainable Development" dwelt on the issue of child labour it emerged that nearly a third of the child population in this country is engaged in earning a living or supplementing family income.
Coming in the midst of an unending quandary on the cotton front, it is heartening to learn that Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, at the meeting of Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on December 6, directed the Ministry of Food, Agriculture
The Fountain House Lahore in collaboration with Mental Health Association and World Psychiatric Association (WPA) organised one-day workshop titled "Early Intervention in Psychosis" here on Saturday.
An accountability court adjourned to December 21 the proceedings in a reference against former Chief Minister Punjab Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo as patwari failed to produce concerned record before the court.
A working body and parliamentary delegation of JUI led by MNA Amanullah Haqqani and comprising provincial ministers, senator, MNAs and MPAs of JUI while visiting the earthquake affected areas of NWFP directed the district administration of Swat to acceler
The present government is doing its best for the betterment of industrial sector, and its consistent policies have brought economic stability in the country.
With the theme of 'End Torture Now', the Universal Human Rights Day was observed here on Saturday like other parts of the world with a renewed pledge that all out efforts will be made for ensuring respect to human beings and protection of their rights by
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has directed that General Pervez Musharraf's potable water supply programme should be immediately started and an action plan be evolved within 10 days for this purpose.
The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Mian Shafqat Ali, has said that solar energy is an excellent alternative to fuel and energy, particularly for developing countries, like Pakistan, that receive high levels of solar radiation.
Planning and Development Division has initiated a series of capacity building training courses for project directors in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for effective implementation of development projects.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a 205 million dollars loan and grant package to help increase access to quality social services in Balochistan. The programme will support policy reforms to address longstanding issues in education, health, an
The Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP) has planned to raise voice against the proposed military operation in Balochistan from the platforms of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) and PONM, as the government is preparing for a full-scale military opera
State Minister of Law, Justice and Human Rights Shahid Akram Bhindar has said that the government is taking remedial measures to ensure justice for vulnerable populations in earthquake areas of Azad Kashmir and to protect the property of orphaned children
National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Ameer Hussain said performance of the Assembly during last two to three years had remained very well and both treasury and opposition benches took equal interest in legislation and running of the house business.
Veteran parliamentarian Malik Allahyar Khan and Federal Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar Khan are likely to emerge as alternates of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, central President of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML).
Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis and ruling PML central Information Secretary Senator Tariq Azeem has said the PML President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain enjoyed support of clear majority of the party members.
Certain increase in encroachments and permission of parking on main roads by the civic bodies has caused lot of problems for the motorists as well as for pedestrians, as hour's long traffic jam on Bank Road, Kashmir Road, Haider Road and Gowalmandi in Can
Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim has dispelled the impression that he is against the construction of water conservation projects and dams, and said that he was of the belief that any dam, including the Kalabagh dam, if constructed it would be co
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that President Musharraf would announce the launch of Kalabagh Dam soon for the future of the country.
NWFP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammad Raffat Pasha, in a ceremony, inaugurated the newly constructed Police Officers' Bachelor Hostel at Police Lines here on Saturday.
A full bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will hear the appeal State Bank of Pakistan filed against the decision of Sindh High Court regarding Indus Bank Limited case on Thursday.
Ameen Bandukda, Saboor Ahmed and Ahsan Arshad Ayub were elected Chairman, Senior Vice-Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of Site Association of Industry (SAI) on Saturday.
The board of directors of Technology Up-gradation and Skill Development Company (Tusdec) Saturday approved the establishment of CAD/CAM centres in Peshawar, Gujranwala and Lahore to impart training to youth in computer-aided designing and manufacturing te
The traders from member countries of the Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry, including Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), have appreciated the 8.6 percent growth rate achieved by Pakistan last year.
Arrangements for 28th Asia Pacific Dental Congress were reviewed at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan here on Saturday. Chairman of the congress Dr Arif Alvi briefed the meeting.
The Sindh provincial co-operative societies department had cancelled registration of 158 co-operative societies during 2004-05 and the process of scrutiny was still continuing to weed out ineffective, non-functional and poorly managed societies.
Maritime Security Agency (MSA) on Saturday said its ship Rehmat apprehended seven Indian fishing boats along with 40 crew fishing illegally in Pakistani waters.
Pakistan Steel Chairman Abdul Qayyum has said that Pakistan is an investor-friendly country and offers ample opportunities for investment in various sectors of economic activities.
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has decided to disconnect the electric connections of defaulting government and semi-government departments and autonomous bodies under federal government from January 1, 2006.
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has allowed repayment of customs duty on imported raw materials used in the manufacture of goods supplied against international tenders to quake-hit areas. The CBR has issued an SRO.1211(I)/05 on Saturday to facilitate t
The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has allowed repayment of customs duty on imported raw materials used in the manufacture of goods supplied against international tenders to quake-hit areas. The CBR has issued an SRO.1211(I)/05 on Saturday to facilitate t
Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (Parc) is holding a five-day international workshop on food safety standards for export of fruit and vegetable products here from Sunday.
The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) signed an agreement with FM-100 to create awareness about hygiene, health, water, sanitation and environmental issues among quake victims particularly in Muzaffarabad.
Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (Parc) Chairman Dr M E Tusneem has called upon the federal and provincial research organisations and agricultural universities for devising a common strategy in order to make the National Co-ordinated Research Program
A British Airways World Cargo 747 freighter aircraft arrived in Islamabad on Saturday morning (December 10), carrying a cargo of potentially life-saving supplies to help people still affected by the devastating earthquake that struck in October.
The Joint Secretary Exports, Ministry of Commerce, has said that an agreement had been signed with China for rice export and if the exporters met the required standards, the immense Chinese market would be captured.
Combined opposition on Saturday linked their participation in the proposed parliamentary panel on earthquake to replacement of Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA) and Federal Relief Commission (FRC) heads with civilians.
A delegation of MMA Senators from Balochistan and Fata met Prime Minister Shuakat Aziz here on Saturday and appreciated the timely efforts by the government for ensuring speedy delivery of relief goods to the people affected by October 8 earthquake.
Taleban fighters have attacked two police posts in volatile southern Afghanistan, with eight policemen and six attackers killed in the ensuing battles, officials said Saturday.
Taleban fighters have attacked two police posts in volatile southern Afghanistan, with eight policemen and six attackers killed in the ensuing battles, officials said Saturday.
A UN conference agreed on Saturday to extend the life of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming and launch a dialogue between Kyoto members and the United States on long-term action for tackling the greenhouse gases that drive dangerous climate change.
A UN conference agreed on Saturday to extend the life of the Kyoto Protocol on global warming and launch a dialogue between Kyoto members and the United States on long-term action for tackling the greenhouse gases that drive dangerous climate change.
Pakistan would construct a kidney hospital at Jalalabad in Afghanistan at a cost of Rs 395 million in the health sector project. An agreement to this affect was signed between Planning Commission and National Logistic Cell (NLC) of Pakistan for initiating
Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Secretary General Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said on Saturday the rule of law in Muslim world is not effective and urged for establishing an independent human rights commission within Islamic countries.
Senate Chairman Mohammadmian Soomro would lead Pakistan delegation of parliamentarians to attend two-day meeting of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) scheduled to be held in Delhi from December 17.
Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri has said that Pakistan achieved diplomatic achievement at OIC summit. Talking to BBC he said, there were three basic things. One was Makkah declaration. Second is ten-year plan of action. The third is communiqué of
King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has said the Makkah summit has opened a new chapter in the history of the Muslim Ummah. President General Pervez Musharraf was the first major Muslim leader to address a comprehensive press conference in the conference centre
Pakistan and India have agreed to launch trial runs of a fourth bus service to connect their Punjab provinces from Sunday. The Foreign Office, confirming the decision, said on Friday the latest move was to increase people-to-people ties as part of peace p
Former Japanese Prime Minister, Tsutomu Hata visited Pakistan Embassy in Tokyo to present cash donations of Yen 400,000 to Ambassador Kamran Niaz for the earthquake-survivors. The donation was on behalf of the Roppongi Chorus Club.
Prospects of sugar sector subdued following the late commissioning of crushing season and price controversy deepening between the growers and mills owners.
Prospects of sugar sector subdued following the late commissioning of crushing season and price controversy deepening between the growers and mills owners.
Prospects of sugar sector subdued following the late commissioning of crushing season and price controversy deepening between the growers and mills owners.
Asian Development Bank will provide a soft loan of 220 million dollars and a grant of 80 million dollars for Earthquake Emergency Assistance Project to Pakistan.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General Mohamed ElBaradei received the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony here on Saturday for their efforts to halt the spread of nuclear weapons.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its Director General Mohamed ElBaradei received the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony here on Saturday for their efforts to halt the spread of nuclear weapons.
A Dutch airliner was evacuated at a Swedish airport on Saturday after a passenger found what appeared to be a bomb threat written in a magazine on board, but police said later no explosives were found.
Zimbabwe's ruling party on Saturday recommended a crackdown on Western-sponsored rights groups and non-governmental organisations accused of hostility towards President Robert Mugabe.
Polish Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz said on Saturday he would order an investigation into allegations that the CIA detained suspected terrorists at secret prisons in Poland.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder drew fire on Saturday from opposition politicians and some commentators for becoming chairman of a gas company he helped launch last year with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China's clothing and textile product exports are expected to top $115 billion in 2005 in spite of a stronger yuan currency and textile rows with the United States and European Union, a state newspaper said on Saturday.
A pilots' strike at Korean Air continued for a third day, forcing the largest airline in South Korea to cancel more than two-thirds of its flights scheduled for Saturday, company officials said.
Patent holding company NTP Inc has rejected an offer by BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd to settle their legal battle and the two sides are not currently negotiating, NTP co-founder Don Stout said on Friday.
Germany's farm minister was quoted on Saturday as saying he wanted pure biodiesel to remain free of tax, contradicting a statement made earlier in the week by the country's finance ministry.
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar met his Chinese counterpart Bo Xilai here and decided to take identical position on issues relating to World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar met his Chinese counterpart Bo Xilai here and decided to take identical position on issues relating to World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Commerce Minister Humayun Akhtar met his Chinese counterpart Bo Xilai here and decided to take identical position on issues relating to World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Pakistan and India have agreed to share active maritime relationship, to provide freedom of navigation to lift third country''s cargo from each other''s ports.
Pakistan and India have agreed to share active maritime relationship, to provide freedom of navigation to lift third country's cargo from each other's ports.
Pakistan and India have agreed to share active maritime relationship, to provide freedom of navigation to lift third country's cargo from each other's ports.
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on December 8, 2005 has shown 7.79 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last year. Weekly data of SPI exhibits that this week it climbed to 7.79 pe
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on December 8, 2005 has shown 7.79 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last year. Weekly data of SPI exhibits that this week it climbed to 7.79 pe
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) year-on-year of 53 daily use items for week ending on December 8, 2005 has shown 7.79 percent increase as compared to the corresponding week of last year. Weekly data of SPI exhibits that this week it climbed to 7.79 pe