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Print - 2007-03-26
Pakistan to make conducive environment for private sector

Pakistan to make conducive environment for private sector

Pakistan is trying to create an environment that is conductive to private sector participation in the energy sector. Mukhtar Ahmad, the advisor to the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Energy said this while addressing a conference held on Emerging Investmen
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Islamic books exhibition on 28

Islamic books exhibition on 28

An exhibition of Islamic books and literature is being organised by the Auqaf department in the lawns of Punjab University old campus on March 28 afternoon.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Modern education system to be introduced in AJK: Attique

Modern education system to be introduced in AJK: Attique

Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has said that the government would introduce modern education system in the liberated territory to improve the quality and standard of education to meet the challenges of the world.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Capital traffic police needs to be emulated

Capital traffic police needs to be emulated

Effective enforcement of traffic rules, slash in accident rates and smooth and disciplined flow of traffic by capital police needs to be emulated in the rest of the country.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Dera Range police's performance hailed

Dera Range police's performance hailed

Inspector General Police (IGP) NWFP, Sharif Virk has said that Dera Range Police had always exhibited excellent performance against miscreants and notorious criminals and this time too they will give matching response to the threats posed to law and order
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Call to implement local government budget rules

Call to implement local government budget rules

Under the Local Government Budget Rules 2003, the draft budget for the year 2007-08 should be ready by the end of March, and it must be presented in the district or town councils in April for debate and the feedback of councillors.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Wheat procurement in Punjab from April 10

Wheat procurement in Punjab from April 10

The Punjab Food Department will launch wheat procurement drive from April 10 and continue till the purchase of last grain from growers at the rate of Rs 425 per 40 kilogram.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Rs 11.428 million to be spent on 8 fish seed units

Rs 11.428 million to be spent on 8 fish seed units

Punjab Fisheries department will spent Rs 11.428 million on enhancing productivity of 8 fish seed units in the province. Director General Fisheries Punjab Dr Muhammad Ayub said while unveiling the details of fish seed units working under aquaculture devel
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Forest department to provide advisory services

Forest department to provide advisory services

Punjab Forest Department will provide technical guidance and advisory services to the citizens regarding tree plantation. This was decided in a meeting held here under the chairmanship of Punjab Forest Minister, Ashfaq ur Rehhman.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Fatima Fertiliser engages Nespak

Fatima Fertiliser engages Nespak

According to an information received here on Sunday Fatima Fertiliser Company has engaged Nespak a leading consultancy of the country to carry out a technical assistance study for the procurement of good quality water supply to Fatima Fertiliser Factory n
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Asia region Commonwealth parliamentary meeting to start today

Asia region Commonwealth parliamentary meeting to start today

A three-day meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CAP), Asia region including India, will be held here on March 26-28. It would the CPA's third regional meeting, and first to be hosted by Pakistan's Senate.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
ACE received 17421 complaints last year

ACE received 17421 complaints last year

Anti-corruption establishment has received total of 17421 complaints of corruption concerning various government departments in 2006. This was told in a meeting of Anti-corruption Establishment held here, with Brigadier Muhammad Aslam Ghumman, (Retd) DG (
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
NAB urges caution over investment in housing schemes

NAB urges caution over investment in housing schemes

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has warned general public to observe utmost caution while making investment in housing schemes to circumvent changes of possible deceit and save their hard earned money.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Ulema urged to create awareness about drug hazards

Ulema urged to create awareness about drug hazards

The religious scholars should promote awareness about hazardous effects of narcotics in the light of Islamic teachings. Mosques ought to be made a platform for sensitising people about tribulations of addiction.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Private sector: RCCI chief calls for creating conducive atmosphere

Private sector: RCCI chief calls for creating conducive atmosphere

The government should form a strategy to transfer benefits of the strong economy to masses and make sure provision of basic facilities to them, said Dr Hasan Sarosh Akram, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Saturday.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Hafsa students announce reconstruction of mosques

Hafsa students announce reconstruction of mosques

The students action committee of Jamia Hafsa (Lal Masjid) has said that despite the March 26 deadline the government has not yet started re-construction of the six demolished mosques in Islamabad.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
98 percent quake survivors compensated: Erra

98 percent quake survivors compensated: Erra

Chairman Erra Altaf Saleem has said that 98 percent quake survivors have been paid compensation for the construction of their damaged houses. Talking to PTV, he said remaining survivors who have signed agreements would also be given compensation by May 31
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Government using all tactics to hound people for Liaquat Bagh meeting

Government using all tactics to hound people for Liaquat Bagh meeting

The government is using all tactics to gather maximum number of people for a public meeting that would be addressed by President General Pervez Musharraf at historic Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The City Government, Rawalpindi, is making all-out
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Protest rally against CJP suspension today

Protest rally against CJP suspension today

All religious, social, and political parties along with the lawyers on Monday will take out a peaceful rally for the restoration of non-functional Chief Justice of Pakistan from Nilla Gumbud to Lahore High Court.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Singapore press club team calls on Maqbool

Singapore press club team calls on Maqbool

A 41-member delegation of Singapore Press Club on a good will tour of the country called on Governor of Punjab Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) here on Sunday. The delegation is led by journalist Narinder Agarwal.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Detention of ARD and MMA workers decried

Detention of ARD and MMA workers decried

Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chairman Raja Zafarul Haq has strongly condemned detention of hundreds workers of the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy (ARD) and Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA).
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
IIN a step towards e-commerce promotion

IIN a step towards e-commerce promotion

Industrial Information Network (IIN) is a unique combination of Business to Business (B2B) and business information portal designed specifically to cater the online trading and information needs of business from various industrial sectors in the country.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Carpet manufacturers demand 6 percent rebate

Carpet manufacturers demand 6 percent rebate

Pakistan Carpet Manufactures and Exporters Association has demanded of the government to give 6 percent rebate on carpet exports and provide free of cost electricity to the industry.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Cotton prices remain rangebound; spot rate raised by Rs 25

Cotton prices remain rangebound; spot rate raised by Rs 25

Firmer conditions obtained on the cotton market as ginners' patience worked despite delivery on imports any day. The spot rate was up Rs 25 to Rs 2600 while in ready prices ranged between Rs 2350/2700.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Cotton prices remain rangebound; spot rate raised by Rs 25

Cotton prices remain rangebound; spot rate raised by Rs 25

Firmer conditions obtained on the cotton market as ginners' patience worked despite delivery on imports any day. The spot rate was up Rs 25 to Rs 2600 while in ready prices ranged between Rs 2350/2700.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Nawaz asks BB not to use PML-N at talks with government

Nawaz asks BB not to use PML-N at talks with government

PML-N has asked PPP-P not to use its name during back-channel talks with the government. PML-N sources said that PPP-P's should not use its name during talks with the government as PML-N deems such contacts with the government as its insult.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
BIPAP third World business award on April 5

BIPAP third World business award on April 5

The 3rd National Business and Industry Best Achievement Awards (BIPAP) ceremony is to be held on 5th of April at a local hotel, in Islamabad. According to secretary general of BIPAP, Farooq Ali Awan, President, Prime Minister and ambassadors/high commissi
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Varying price movement on commodity markets

Varying price movement on commodity markets

Moong, masoor recorded sharp rise while other items gained modestly on the commodities wholesale markets during the week ended on March 24, 2007. Changes, however, were marked in cottoncakes, rapeseeds, moong, masoor and wheat.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Punjab government releases Rs 20 million for remote areas

Punjab government releases Rs 20 million for remote areas

Punjab government has released funds of Rs 20 million for the reconstruction and repair of roads, and installation of 12 electric poles and two transformers in Chaudhry Town area, Liaquatpur, said Punjab parliamentary secretary food.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Liaqat Bagh renovation to be completed soon

Liaqat Bagh renovation to be completed soon

The famous Liaqat Bagh and its adjacent parks in the heart of the city have been gradually regaining their past glorious as the renovation work is nearing completion. Despite scarcity of funds, the Rawalpindi Development Authority has been carrying out th
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
IT department to provide computers, laptops on instalments

IT department to provide computers, laptops on instalments

The Sindh Information Technology Department has come up with a scheme for making available computers and laptops on easy terms and instalments. This was stated by the Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister on Information Technology, Noman Saigal.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Leadership conference on March 28

Leadership conference on March 28

A leadership conference is being organised by the Pakistan Society for Training and Development (PSTD) at a local hotel from March 27. The organisers said here that the two-day moot promises to bring together senior leadership and business managers of the
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Need stressed to set up brain bank

Need stressed to set up brain bank

Karachi University Vice Chancellor Professor Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui on Sunday stressed the need for setting up of a brain bank in the country for the collection of human brain material for research, and said that this would be in collaboration with l
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Qualified pharmacist mandatory for medical store: PMA

Qualified pharmacist mandatory for medical store: PMA

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Karachi Chapter on Sunday welcomed Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan for banning licenses for new medical stores and demanded that presence of a qualified pharmacist should be made mandatory for a medical store, and l
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Fair weather forecast

Fair weather forecast

The Met Office has forecast fair weather for Karachi on Monday with minimum temperature in range 20-22 degree centigrade. Dry weather has been forecast for Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana divisions.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
'Germany wants dialogue with Iran over nuclear programme'

'Germany wants dialogue with Iran over nuclear programme'

Visiting German Parliamentarians, Sebastain Edathy and Philip Winkers have said Germany wants dialogue with Iran over its nuclear programme and not war. They said this in a panel interview on a TV channel here on Sunday along with German Consul General Ki
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Nation asked to wait for SJC verdict

Nation asked to wait for SJC verdict

Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Sunday asked the entire nation to act with patience and wait for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) decision over Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry. He stated this in a press briefing with Sindh Chief Minister Dr A
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bomb blast fails to blow gas pipeline

Bomb blast fails to blow gas pipeline

A bomb blast on Sunday failed to blow gas pipeline in Dasht area. According to reports, unknown saboteurs planted a bomb in Killi Goran Dasht on Sunday close to gas pipeline supplying gas to Mastung and Kalat areas. The bomb exploded, but the gas pipeline
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
India tests air-to-air missile

India tests air-to-air missile

India on Sunday successfully tested a locally made air-to-air missile in eastern Orissa state in the third such test since May 2003, defence officials said.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Justice Iftikhar to address LHC Rawalpindi lawyers on 28: Kurd

Justice Iftikhar to address LHC Rawalpindi lawyers on 28: Kurd

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will address the lawyers of Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, on March 28. According to Pakistan Bar Council Vice Chairman Ali Ahmad Kurd, the lawyers have completed arrangements for his address.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
UK defence chief meets General Ehsan

UK defence chief meets General Ehsan

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Jock Stirrup, UK Chief of Defence Staff who is on official visit to Pakistan called on General Ehsan-ul-Haq, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff House, Chaklala and discussed matters related to the professional i
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
UK defence chief meets General Ehsan

UK defence chief meets General Ehsan

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Jock Stirrup, UK Chief of Defence Staff who is on official visit to Pakistan called on General Ehsan-ul-Haq, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff House, Chaklala and discussed matters related to the professional i
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) will meet here on April 10 to set production targets of Kharif crops, including cotton for coming season and to review the performance of Rabi crops including wheat. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has al
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) will meet here on April 10 to set production targets of Kharif crops, including cotton for coming season and to review the performance of Rabi crops including wheat. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has al
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

Kharif output targets to be set on April 10

The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) will meet here on April 10 to set production targets of Kharif crops, including cotton for coming season and to review the performance of Rabi crops including wheat. Food Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan has al
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz has invited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) bigwigs on March 26, for taking-up the controversial Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO) 2006 issue.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz has invited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) bigwigs on March 26, for taking-up the controversial Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO) 2006 issue.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

FPCCI to brief Prime Minister on TOO 2006 today

Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz has invited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) bigwigs on March 26, for taking-up the controversial Trade Organisations Ordinance (TOO) 2006 issue.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Fletcher relieved as England progress at last

Fletcher relieved as England progress at last

England coach Duncan Fletcher is just glad his side have reached the World Cup Super Eights after crashing out in the group stage in the last two tournaments.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
We'll bounce back from Aussie defeat, vows Smith

We'll bounce back from Aussie defeat, vows Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith insists his quest for a first World Cup title is still on track despite a shattering 83-run defeat to reigning champions Australia.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
WGC specialist Woods tightens grip at Doral

WGC specialist Woods tightens grip at Doral

Title-holder Tiger Woods, hunting a 13th WGC (World Golf Championships) crown, strengthened his grip on the WGC-CA Championship with a four-under-par 68 in Saturday's third round.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Lahore stocks maintain downslide

Lahore stocks maintain downslide

Since political uncertainty continued amid strong protests of political parties and legal fraternity against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) in length and breadth of the country, the share market failed to come out of the downslide, and l
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Lahore stocks maintain downslide

Lahore stocks maintain downslide

Since political uncertainty continued amid strong protests of political parties and legal fraternity against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) in length and breadth of the country, the share market failed to come out of the downslide, and l
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Government to accept and implement SJC verdict: Prime Minister

Government to accept and implement SJC verdict: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Sunday that the government will accept and implement the verdict in the reference case the Supreme Judicial Council will give. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said Justice Bhagwandas has taken the oath of
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Government to accept and implement SJC verdict: Prime Minister

Government to accept and implement SJC verdict: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said on Sunday that the government will accept and implement the verdict in the reference case the Supreme Judicial Council will give. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said Justice Bhagwandas has taken the oath of
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New voter lists to be kept at 70,000 display centres

New voter lists to be kept at 70,000 display centres

Provincial Election Commissioner Qamar-uz-Zaman said on Sunday new electoral lists would be kept at 70,000 display centres across the country, so as to masses could check their names and other details in them.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at the Karachi share market declined by 3.43 percent to Rs 43.86 billion at the end of last week on March 22 from previous week''''s Rs 45.42 billion. The CFS rate also declined to 12.4 percent from 12.6 pe
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at the Karachi share market declined by 3.43 percent to Rs 43.86 billion at the end of last week on March 22 from previous week''s Rs 45.42 billion. The CFS rate also declined to 12.4 percent from 12.6 perc
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at the Karachi share market declined by 3.43 percent to Rs 43.86 billion at the end of last week on March 22 from previous week's Rs 45.42 billion. The CFS rate also declined to 12.4 percent from 12.6 perce
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

3.43 percent decline in CFS funding

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at the Karachi share market declined by 3.43 percent to Rs 43.86 billion at the end of last week on March 22 from previous week's Rs 45.42 billion. The CFS rate also declined to 12.4 percent from 12.6 perce
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Stock market stays bearish

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market for the second consecutive week ended on March 22, 2007 on the back of over-leveraged positions on CFS counters, SECP and stock brokers conflict on penalties on March 2005 crisis and the uncertainty on p
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Stock market stays bearish

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market for the second consecutive week ended on March 22, 2007 on the back of over-leveraged positions on CFS counters, SECP and stock brokers conflict on penalties on March 2005 crisis and the uncertainty on p
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Stock market stays bearish

Stock market stays bearish

Bearish trend prevailed at the Karachi share market for the second consecutive week ended on March 22, 2007 on the back of over-leveraged positions on CFS counters, SECP and stock brokers conflict on penalties on March 2005 crisis and the uncertainty on p
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal fall versus dollar

THE RUPEE: marginal fall versus dollar

The rupee showed slight weakness against dollar in the currency market last week ended on March 23, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee fluctuated within a band and ended on a firm note at 60.69 and 60.70 for a dollar for buying and selling,
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: marginal fall versus dollar

THE RUPEE: marginal fall versus dollar

The rupee showed slight weakness against dollar in the currency market last week ended on March 23, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee fluctuated within a band and ended on a firm note at 60.69 and 60.70 for a dollar for buying and selling,
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Afghan and coalition forces kill 23 Taliban

Afghan and coalition forces kill 23 Taliban

US-led coalition troops and Afghan forces killed 23 Taliban in two separate clashes in south and south-eastern Afghanistan, Afghan army and coalition officials said on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Afghan and coalition forces kill 23 Taliban

Afghan and coalition forces kill 23 Taliban

US-led coalition troops and Afghan forces killed 23 Taliban in two separate clashes in south and south-eastern Afghanistan, Afghan army and coalition officials said on Sunday.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
No change in SJC composition except Justice Raza: ACJ

No change in SJC composition except Justice Raza: ACJ

Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Rana Bhagwandas said there would be no change in the composition of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), except Justice Sardar Raza who would be no more member of Council of the presence of three senior most judges of the S
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
No change in SJC composition except Justice Raza: ACJ

No change in SJC composition except Justice Raza: ACJ

Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Rana Bhagwandas said there would be no change in the composition of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), except Justice Sardar Raza who would be no more member of Council of the presence of three senior most judges of the S
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has called an emergency meeting of its members on Monday, March 26, 2007, to discuss the problems confronting the sugar industry due to 33 percent increase in sugarcane support price, low sucrose r
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has called an emergency meeting of its members on Monday, March 26, 2007, to discuss the problems confronting the sugar industry due to 33 percent increase in sugarcane support price, low sucrose r
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

PSMA (Punjab) holds emergency meeting today

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), Punjab Zone, has called an emergency meeting of its members on Monday, March 26, 2007, to discuss the problems confronting the sugar industry due to 33 percent increase in sugarcane support price, low sucrose r
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New Delhi ready to address Pakistan's concerns on Safta

New Delhi ready to address Pakistan's concerns on Safta

India is ready to consider some "unilateral" steps to address concerns of Pakistan to see operationalisation of Safta. Expressing these views in an interview with Press Trust of India on Sunday, ahead of the Saarc Summit.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
New Delhi ready to address Pakistan's concerns on Safta

New Delhi ready to address Pakistan's concerns on Safta

India is ready to consider some "unilateral" steps to address concerns of Pakistan to see operationalisation of Safta. Expressing these views in an interview with Press Trust of India on Sunday, ahead of the Saarc Summit.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
SSGC beat Rawalpindi by 8 goals

SSGC beat Rawalpindi by 8 goals

Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) pounded Rawalpindi by a margin of eight goals in the 13th round match of 54th National Hockey Championship being held under the aegis of Pakistan Customs at the Hockey Club of Pakistan.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bangladesh beat Bermuda

Bangladesh beat Bermuda

Bangladesh won against Bermuda by seven wickets in their Group B match at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday in a game reduced to 21-overs-a-side because of rain. Bangladesh have reached the 2nd round of the World Cup for the first time.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Bangladesh beat Bermuda

Bangladesh beat Bermuda

Bangladesh won against Bermuda by seven wickets in their Group B match at Queen's Park Oval on Sunday in a game reduced to 21-overs-a-side because of rain. Bangladesh have reached the 2nd round of the World Cup for the first time.
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan army patrols blocking Taliban on border: Nato

Pakistan army patrols blocking Taliban on border: Nato

Pakistan army patrols on the border with Afghanistan and refugee camps are helping to block Taliban reinforcements moving into the south, a Nato commander said on Sunday. A Nato and Afghan operation, launched in the southern province of Helmand nearly thr
Published 26 Mar, 2007 12:00am
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