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Print - 2006-10-21
Nose jobs, tummy tucks the rage as India parties

Nose jobs, tummy tucks the rage as India parties

Image-conscious Indians have been flocking to cosmetic surgery clinics across the capital for new noses, tummy tucks and larger breasts in the run-up to the country's biggest Hindu festival, Diwali.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Indonesia disaster shows risks of mud volcanoes

Indonesia disaster shows risks of mud volcanoes

In a village in Indonesia's East Java province, a man is struggling to watch television with a volcano erupting in his living room. Risks from volcanoes that ooze mud rather than spew lava have long been underestimated world-wide, even with a cataclysmic
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Turkish troops join UN Lebanon force

Turkish troops join UN Lebanon force

Turkish army engineers arrived by boat and plane in Beirut on Friday to join the enlarged UN peacekeeping operation policing a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Sudan military declares UN envoy persona non grata

Sudan military declares UN envoy persona non grata

The Sudanese military declared UN special envoy Jan Pronk persona non grata Friday, accusing him of "waging war against the armed forces," in the latest escalation in a war of words between Khartoum and the international community.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Christians and Muslims face test on terrorism: Vatican

Christians and Muslims face test on terrorism: Vatican

The credibility of Christianity and Islam are at risk if believers do not make a stand against terrorism, a top Vatican cardinal said on Friday. In a greeting to Muslims at the end of their annual Ramazan, the Vatican's head of inter-religious dialogue sa
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
North Korea rules out more nuclear tests

North Korea rules out more nuclear tests

North Korea told a Chinese envoy it planned to conduct no further nuclear tests, South Korean media reported on Friday, raising hopes that China's diplomacy might force its neighbour back to talks.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Transforming Hezbollah key to peace in Lebanon: UN

Transforming Hezbollah key to peace in Lebanon: UN

Transforming the Shiite Hezbollah militia into a "solely political party" is the key to permanent peace in Lebanon and to full restoration of the country's sovereignty, according to a UN report released Thursday.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Palestinian Prime Minister unhurt after attack on convoy

Palestinian Prime Minister unhurt after attack on convoy

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on security vehicles escorting Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh's convoy through Gaza on Friday, but the Hamas leader was unhurt, officials from the group said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Security Council rulings illegitimate: Iran

Security Council rulings illegitimate: Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Friday any decisions by the UN Security Council, which is considering imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, were illegitimate.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Bombs kill six in Thailand

Bombs kill six in Thailand

At least six people were killed in a series of bomb and gun attacks in Thailand's rebellious Muslim south, despite a post-coup government promising a peaceful solution to the insurgency, police said on Friday.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Indian rupee eases

Indian rupee eases

The Indian rupee gave up early gains on Friday with oil companies buying dollars heavily as they braced for the first cut in output in more than two years, and banks covering short positions taken this week.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Sterling rallies

Sterling rallies

Sterling rallied to within sight of 15-month highs against the euro on Friday after stronger than forecast economic growth data hardened expectations of a UK rate rise next month.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Dollar consolidates losses in London

Dollar consolidates losses in London

The dollar was near a two-week low hit against a basket of currencies earlier on Friday, consolidating losses seen after a weak business activity survey cast doubt on whether the US economy will avoid a hard landing.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Egypt buys 180,000 tonnes of French/US wheat

Egypt buys 180,000 tonnes of French/US wheat

The Egyptian state's main wheat buyer said it bought 120,000 tonnes of French milling wheat at $204.75 a tonne and 60,000 tonnes of US soft white wheat at $188 a tonne on Friday.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Falling costs may prompt aluminium restarts

Falling costs may prompt aluminium restarts

Aluminium producers are champing at the bit to restart idled capacity after the sharp drop in raw material prices, but re-openings will be limited due to still high power costs, analysts said recently.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Oil posts fresh 2006 lows on Opec scepticism

Oil posts fresh 2006 lows on Opec scepticism

Oil on Friday fell more than 2 percent to a 2006 low below $57 a barrel on speculation that Opec members would not follow through on plans to make deep production cuts to stem a three-month price slide.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Ivorian cocoa deliveries resume slowly

Ivorian cocoa deliveries resume slowly

Deliveries of cocoa resumed slowly at Ivory Coast's ports on Friday, exporters in the world's top cocoa grower said, following a three-day strike this week by farmers demanding higher prices for their beans.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
New York cotton futures rise

New York cotton futures rise

Cotton futures settled firmer Friday on buying by small speculators in quiet dealings and the subdued tone may well spill over into next week, brokers said. New York Board of Trade's December cotton contract added 0.46 cent to finish at 49.21 cents per lb
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
London sugar falls

London sugar falls

London white sugar futures finished slightly down but well above the day's lows as a late bout of short covering helped to trim losses, dealers said. December closed down $1.00 at $399.00 a tonne, near the top of the day's $400.00 to $394.80 range. Total
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Nickel hits fresh high

Nickel hits fresh high

Nickel hit a new high on fresh threats to supply and tin regained $10,000, but copper was pushed to the sideline in London trading on Friday. "Copper has been sidelined and the focus has shifted elsewhere.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Gold rally stalls in London

Gold rally stalls in London

Gold spiked briefly above the key $600 level on an unexpectedly large cut in Opec oil production, but then fell back on Friday after oil failed to hold its gains, traders said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa down

US MIDDAY: cocoa down

US cocoa ended slightly lower in quiet trade Friday as speculators sold down in small volumes due to a lack of positive leads. The daily trading volume fell by more than half, to an estimated 4,768 lots from Thursday's official tally of 11,782.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar quietly up

US MIDDAY: sugar quietly up

Raw sugar prices settled with small gains Friday on modest trade and speculative buying but ample supplies are seen keeping the market on the defensive going into next week, brokers said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower

US MIDDAY: wheat lower

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were mostly lower early on Friday, led by profit-taking in the nearby contracts, traders said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn slides

US MIDDAY: corn slides

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell early on Friday, following the moves in the wheat market which remains volatile on outlooks for global supplies to shrink to 25-year lows, traders said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper mixed

US MIDDAY: copper mixed

Copper futures in New York traded on either side of unchanged in early business on Friday, with traders eyeing a short-term resistance point that could push the market higher if breached, they said.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans consolidate

US MIDDAY: soyabeans consolidate

Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were consolidating on Friday after climbing nearly 30 cents in the past week, traders said. November soyabeans were up 1/4 cent at $6.08-1/4 per bushel. November soya, which closed at $5.79-3/4 cents on Octobe
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold retreats

US MIDDAY: gold retreats

Gold futures rose to a 19-day high overnight, as crude oil gained more ground, but the rally fizzled in early floor action on Friday as traders, confronted with tough technical barriers, cashed in on gains.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Chinese shares down

Chinese shares down

Chinese shares closed down 0.11 percent on Friday after the benchmark index hit another five-year high during morning trade amid diverging expectations over Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's upcoming listing.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
US Stocks: Friday's unofficial close

US Stocks: Friday's unofficial close

US stocks ended little changed on Friday as Caterpillar Inc's profit shortfall and its lowered outlook offset stronger-than-expected earnings from Web search leader Google Inc. But despite a jump in Google shares, the Nasdaq snapped a three-week winning s
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Bonds: Corus credit default swaps widen

Bonds: Corus credit default swaps widen

Credit default swaps on Anglo-Dutch firm Corus yoyo-ed on Friday as the steelmaker clarified plans to refinance existing debt after it agreed to be bought by India's Tata Steel.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Bonds: Corus credit default swaps widen

Bonds: Corus credit default swaps widen

Credit default swaps on Anglo-Dutch firm Corus yoyo-ed on Friday as the steelmaker clarified plans to refinance existing debt after it agreed to be bought by India's Tata Steel.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Seoul shares gain

Seoul shares gain

Seoul shares added 0.75 percent on Friday as POSCO rose on speculation the steel maker had agreed to expand ties with Japan's Nippon Steel, while builders gained on potential government measures to support the construction sector.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
UK's top share index flat

UK's top share index flat

Britain's FTSE 100 index ended flat on Friday, retreating from five-and-a-half year intraday highs as disappointing results from Caterpillar sapped confidence and prompted a soft start to Wall Street trade.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Accommodation for 75,000 pilgrims arranged

Accommodation for 75,000 pilgrims arranged

The Ministry of Religious Affairs, Zakat and Ushr has arranged residential accommodation in Makkah and Madina for 75,000 intending pilgrims who would perform Haj under the government scheme.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Railways told to repair old bridges

Railways told to repair old bridges

The National Assembly standing committee on railways on Friday directed the Pakistan Railways to carryout a survey to identify railways bridges, which need immediate repair and rehabilitation to avoid any untoward incident.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Benazir-Nawaz talk termed meeting of failed Prime Ministers

Benazir-Nawaz talk termed meeting of failed Prime Ministers

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani has termed meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto here as the meeting between two failed Prime Ministers and said there was nothing new in the agenda.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'PML to emerge largest party in polls'

'PML to emerge largest party in polls'

The Pakistan Muslim League (PML) will emerge as largest party by getting overwhelming majority in the forthcoming general elections, said Federal Minister for Sports Mian Shamim Haider, while addressing an Iftar party here.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Two DSPs get bail

Two DSPs get bail

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed bail to two DSPs Nasir Ahmed and Malik Abdul Qayyum who were sent to jail for concealing facts of the case before the court.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Diwali today

Diwali today

The Hindu community in Pakistan would celebrate Diwali festival on Saturday. Since Diwali is the festival of lights, Hindus would celebrate it by illuminating their homes. Largely attended functions would be held in temples in major cities having Hindu po
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
LHC calls Wapda report in power supply case

LHC calls Wapda report in power supply case

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for a report from Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) in a petition filed by Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed MNA praying to the court to direct the respondents to provide electricity to the people of his co
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'Pakistan has no aggressive designs'

'Pakistan has no aggressive designs'

General Ehsan Ul Haq, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee has said that the international and regional environment demand highest level of vigilance and military preparedness and that Pakistan is fully aware of these imperatives.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Commercialisation of Ramazan draws fierce criticism

Commercialisation of Ramazan draws fierce criticism

The commercialisation of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Malaysia has triggered fierce criticism from clerics who deplore all the feasting, shopping and merriment. The fasting month, which ends next week with Eid al-Fitr celebrations, is supposed to
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Crossing the road

Crossing the road

I have been reading in these columns the pain and risk many people had to bear while crossing Sharae Faisal at places where it became signal free last year. Many speeding vehicles give a close call to people who are crossing the road during peak hours.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Violations of building laws

Violations of building laws

This is high time for the local authorities to monitor the violations in building regulations. It is a fact that builders, during the booking period, say that the building would be of international standard.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
The tragic quake and its fallout

The tragic quake and its fallout

On the first anniversary of the tragic quake in the northern areas of Pakistan, we read and heard several complaints and grievances of our brave affectees, still struggling to overcome their numerous difficulties.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Lifestyle of our government servants

Lifestyle of our government servants

Through these columns I would like to bring to the notice of the top brass of law enforcers that the general public does not get an inferiority complex only because of joblessness or other frustrating elements, but probably the biggest these days is the l
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
In Indonesia, millions begin Ramazan days with a laugh

In Indonesia, millions begin Ramazan days with a laugh

It's 2:45 in the morning, and Ulfa and Eko have already launched into another Ramazan working day with their comedy sketch team, entertaining millions of Indonesians tuning in to their pre-dawn show. When Indonesians wake up early for "Sehri," the meal be
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
CBR's ultra vires circulars-I

CBR's ultra vires circulars-I

Where the vires of a particular statute, notification or circular is challenged the only remedy is a writ petition under Article 199 or a suit before a Civil Court - 2002 PTD 679 (H.C.Kar.).
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
A wise decision

A wise decision

According to a Recorder Report, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has revised the levelised upfront tariff of 11.9713 cents per unit for reciprocating engine technology for a period of 25 years, which is highest ever given to any ind
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Honouring a noble pioneer

Honouring a noble pioneer

The 2006 Nobel Peace Prize conferred on Bangladeshi economist Mohammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded is indeed an acknowledgement of his supreme achievement of lifting millions out of poverty. The way he worked to do this is no less than almost a
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'AIT collection system being made foolproof'

'AIT collection system being made foolproof'

Necessary improvements are being introduced for making foolproof the collection system of Agriculture Income Tax (AIT). Punjab Revenue, Relief and Consolidation Minister Gul Hameed Khan Rokari said this here on Friday.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'Drug prices will be controlled after DRA'

'Drug prices will be controlled after DRA'

The government's move to introduce Drug Regulatory Authority (DRA) would bring Pakistan's pharmaceutical sector into a new pricing regime where drug prices would be controlled by the manufacturers instead of the regulators.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PLP demonstration

PLP demonstration

Pakistan Labour Party (PLP) held a protest demonstration against award of death penalty to British citizen Mirza Tahir Hussain in front of Lahore Press Club, here on Friday. The protesters raised slogans against the death penalty and said that this penalt
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Two killed in building collapse

Two killed in building collapse

Naveed and Saima, two kids of one Muhammad Ishaq were killed and two others sustained injuries when a two-storey building here at Misri Shah area collapsed on Friday. Due to Friday's rain, the dilapidated building was caved in, as Naveed and Saima died on
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Shariah compliance movement launched

Shariah compliance movement launched

A veteran of Pakistan Movement and biographer of Quaid-i-Azam, Rizwan Ahmed, has expressed, great pleasure that a campaign is to be launched under the name of 'Shariah Compliance Movement'.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Ombudsman orders administrative action against teacher

Ombudsman orders administrative action against teacher

On the orders of Punjab Ombudsman Abdur Rashid Khan special secretary schools, Education Department has initiated proceedings against a district education officer (DEO) and his deputy for flouting government policy by posting a teacher away from his schoo
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Sadqa-e-Fitr fixed at Rs 30

Sadqa-e-Fitr fixed at Rs 30

The amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr to be paid before Eid-ul-Fitr has been fixed at Rs 30 this year. According to market price of 2.25 kg of wheat, the amount for fitrana of for this year was calculated at Rs 30.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
ANP planning to form nationalists alliance

ANP planning to form nationalists alliance

The Awami National Party (ANP) is planning to form a new alliance of nationalist parties of the four provinces to peacefully further the cause of provincial autonomy. In this connection, ANP President Asfandyar Wali will be visiting Sindh immediately afte
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Rain turns weather pleasant

Rain turns weather pleasant

The intermittent rain that had started on Thursday night in Lahore and some other cities of the province also continued on Friday, making the weather cool and pleasant. Due to the rain, the low-lying areas in the city have submerged under rainwater causin
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
LHC disposes of petition

LHC disposes of petition

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the respondents to complete the process regarding promotion of Dr Muhammad Saeed of Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The court disposed of a petition with directions to the respondent to consider the promotion case of petiti
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Nadra's help sought to facilitate tax payers

Nadra's help sought to facilitate tax payers

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has asked the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) to explore the possibility of allowing taxpayers to deposit tax through the "Kiosk project".
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Professor Mughees gets UN award for services to quake victims

Professor Mughees gets UN award for services to quake victims

Professor Dr Mughees-ud-din Sheikh, Director, Institute of Communication Studies, Punjab University and Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences, was conferred UN award in recognition of his meritorious services to the victims of last October's earthquake. Unit
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
PTEA distributes Rs 0.6 million among quake victims

PTEA distributes Rs 0.6 million among quake victims

A four-member delegation of the Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA), led by its Chairman Zahid Aslam, has returned from Northern Areas after distributing cash packets worth Rs 0.6 million among the orphans, widows and disabled victims of the ear
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Quake-hit areas: WFP to initiate $67 million skill training project

Quake-hit areas: WFP to initiate $67 million skill training project

The World Food Programme (WFP), under its Protracted Relief and Recovery Operation (PRRO) for 2006, will spend around $67 million to provide training to men and women from earthquake affected areas in different skills for their livelihood earners.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
25 percent decline in mobile snatching claimed

25 percent decline in mobile snatching claimed

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Niaz Ahmed Siddiqui has claimed that due to IMEI jamming system introduced in collaboration with City Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) the incidents of mobile phone snatching had decreased up to 25 percent from last month
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
ACLC recovers 17 stolen vehicles

ACLC recovers 17 stolen vehicles

Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) of Capital City Police here on a tip off conducted raids and recovered 17 stolen vehicles including 10 cars and 7 motorbikes during past 24 hours.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Private sector urged to spare jobs for disabled

Private sector urged to spare jobs for disabled

The EDO Community Development Department (CDD) Hyderabad, Shafaat Hussain Uner who is also holding charge of EDO Finance has stressed upon the industrialists and organisations in private sector to spare some jobs or fix job quota in their organisations fo
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
KCCI wants NLN, NLC for labourers

KCCI wants NLN, NLC for labourers

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has suggested that there should be only one National Labour Number (NLN) and National Labour Card (NLC) should be issued by Nadra.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'FPCCI's NBA aims at achieving goals by 2020'

'FPCCI's NBA aims at achieving goals by 2020'

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) is preparing National Business Agenda (NBA) of Pakistan aimed at achieving goals by year 2020. This was stated by FPCCI President Chaudhry Muhammad Saeed at a meeting of "Focus Group on
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Women councillors training schedule announced

Women councillors training schedule announced

The Provincial Technical Expert of Women Political School (WPS) Sindh, a joint project of UNDP and Women Development Department Government of Sindh, which imparts training to women Councillors has announced the schedule of further training for women counc
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'Dengue fever can develop serious complications in kids'

'Dengue fever can develop serious complications in kids'

Dengue infection does not spread from person to person. However, health workers should take contact precautions while taking care of the patients and must use gloves to avoid acquisition of any concomitant infection such as Hepatitis B and C," said Dr Afi
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Minister accused of illegally transferring property

Minister accused of illegally transferring property

An ex-expatriate Pakistani, Qaim Shah Bukhari, has accused NWFP Minister for Forests & Environment, Shahraz Khan, of illegally transferring his (Qaim's) 248 kanal land to his brother, Dr Irshad Ali. Addressing a press conference here at Peshawar Press Clu
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Quran provides panacea for all problems: minister

Quran provides panacea for all problems: minister

NWFP Senior Minister Siraj-ul-Haq has called upon the youth to take guidance from the Holy Quran in their routine life as he said Quran provided panacea for all problems and challenges faced by the people today.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Ontario governor lauds Pakistanis' role in Canadian economic uplift

Ontario governor lauds Pakistanis' role in Canadian economic uplift

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario James K. Bartlemen appreciated the role being played by the Pakistanis in the economic uplift of Canada and expressed the hope that more and more Pakistanis would come to Canada in the coming years and follow their fellow Pa
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
BSF to extend cooperation in business plans

BSF to extend cooperation in business plans

Business Support Fund (BSF), Ministry of Finance and Engineering Development Board (EDB), will cooperate to improve business plans of industry in the country. This was decided in a meeting between EDB Chief Executive Officer Imtiaz Rastgar and a senior of
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Tahir appeals for pardon

Tahir appeals for pardon

Death sentence convict British national of Pakistani origin Mirza Tahir Hussain has once again appealed to President General Pervez Musharraf for his pardon. Talking to BBC on phone, he also thanked British Prince Charles and Prime Minister Tony Blair for
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious fervour

Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious fervour

Thousands of faithful bow down before Almighty Allah and begged for forgiveness of their sins and seek Almighty's blessings, as Juma-tul-Wida was observed with traditional religious fervour, amid stringent security measures.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
MMA to use resignation option after Eid

MMA to use resignation option after Eid

The central leader of MMA and Maib Ameer, Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Liaqat Baloch has said the JI will finalise a strategy in its Supreme Council and Majlis-e-Shoora's meetings for launching country wide campaign in the light of situation arising afte
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
'PPPP and PML-N alliance to give tough time to PML'

'PPPP and PML-N alliance to give tough time to PML'

Prominent lawyer Abid Hassan Manto has said that the alliance of PPPP and PML-N could give tough time to the PML. Talking to a private TV channel, he said that PPP and PML-N were the two largest parties of the country and its unity or alliance would creat
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Benazir-Nawaz meeting a make-or-break development

Benazir-Nawaz meeting a make-or-break development

In its tone and tenor the Benazir-Nawaz meeting in London on Thursday was too polite and too matter-of-fact to fit into the definition of a make-or-break development. Yet, it did two important things: one, it established Sheikh Rashid a confirmed misinfor
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
UN warns against polluting Asian seas

UN warns against polluting Asian seas

The UN has warned that pollution from Asia's cities, farms and industry is threatening the economically-vital coastal areas and called on governments to wake up and address the issue.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Expo Pakistan to be held from March 29

Expo Pakistan to be held from March 29

Expo Pakistan 2007, an annual extravaganza of the country's goods and services is being held at the Expo Centre, Karachi, next year from March 29 to April 1. More than 500 Pakistani companies, representing all major sectors of industry and services includ
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Journalists and hawkers threaten protest in front of parliament today

Journalists and hawkers threaten protest in front of parliament today

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), All Pakistan Newspapers Employees Confederation (Apnec), Akhbar Farosh Federation, Hawkers Union, Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Press Club have rejected unilateral d
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Samsung plans 'Chand Raat special'

Samsung plans 'Chand Raat special'

Samsung Electronics once again brings an exciting 'Samsung Chand Raat Special' started from the Ramazan 20 to the wee hours of Chand Raat, said a press release on Thursday.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious zeal

Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious zeal

Juma-tul-Wida and Youm Al Quds was observed in Karachi with religious zeal and fervour. After Friday prayers processions were taken out from different mosques which terminated at Regal chowk.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
World Cup warm-ups changed

World Cup warm-ups changed

Organisers of the 2007 World Cup have altered the warm-up schedule ahead of next year's tournament in the Caribbean. The four teams competing in Group C of warm-up matches have agreed to a change in fixtures to rectify an anomaly in the format.
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Standings

Standings

Champions Trophy league standings and remaining fixtures after Friday's match (played, won, lost, tie/no result, points, net run-rate):
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Sri Lanka back on track

Sri Lanka back on track

Prolific off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan ripped through New Zealand's batting to resurrect Sri Lanka's Champions Trophy campaign with a seven-wicket win here on Friday. Sri Lanka, who would have been knocked out of the eight-nation tournament had they lo
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
Syed Ashfaque appointed

Syed Ashfaque appointed

The Government of Sindh under a notification issued by Services, General Administration and Co-ordination Department, has posted Syed Ashfaque Hussain Musavi, an officer of PSS (BS-19) as Additional Secretary, Finance Department, against an existing vacan
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
GulBahao sets up research centre

GulBahao sets up research centre

The GulBahao Trust has succeeded in establishing Pakistan's first ever Research Centre in Waste Management at Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Ms Nargis Latif, founder of the organisation, delivering lecture to over 200 students at the auditorium of Muhammad Ali Jinnah U
Published 21 Oct, 2006 12:00am
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