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Print - 2007-04-03
Pelosi arrives in Lebanon

Pelosi arrives in Lebanon

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Lebanon on Monday ahead of a planned visit to neighbouring Syria which has deeply angered the White House. Mirroring a similar visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Pelosi - on her first trip to Lebanon since b
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Deadly tsunami kills over 15 in Solomons

Deadly tsunami kills over 15 in Solomons

A powerful undersea earthquake unleashed a tsunami that pounded the Solomon Islands on Monday, destroying entire villages and killing at least 15 people, with the toll expected to rise, officials said.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
All British sailors have confessed: Iran

All British sailors have confessed: Iran

Iran said on Monday all 15 British sailors it detained last month had confessed to illegally entering its waters, and broadcast new pictures of the servicemen apparently admitting to their error
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
American acitizen missing in Iran

American acitizen missing in Iran

The United States is asking Iran to provide information about a US citizen believed to have gone missing several weeks ago in Iran while on private business there, the State Department said on Monday.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US sends troops back to Iraq to maintain 'surge'

US sends troops back to Iraq to maintain 'surge'

The Pentagon said on Monday it will send another 9,000 US troops to Iraq, with about half of them returning to combat ahead of schedule, in order to maintain troop levels in its new security crackdown through at least August.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sterling hits nine-week high

Sterling hits nine-week high

Sterling rose to a nine-week high against the dollar on Monday as the view grew that the Bank of England could raise interest rates this week. Most analysts polled by Reuters expect the BoE to wait until May or June before delivering another quarter-point
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Dollar broadly steadies in London

Dollar broadly steadies in London

The dollar was broadly steady against major currencies on Monday as investors awaited key US data this week for insight on when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates this year.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bonds: telecom Italia rallies on bid interest

Bonds: telecom Italia rallies on bid interest

The cost of default protection on Telecom Italia fell on Monday after AT&T and America Movil entered talks to buy stakes in holding company Olimpia, traders in London said.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bonds: telecom Italia rallies on bid interest

Bonds: telecom Italia rallies on bid interest

The cost of default protection on Telecom Italia fell on Monday after AT&T and America Movil entered talks to buy stakes in holding company Olimpia, traders in London said.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Singapore and Hanoi exchanges sign accord

Singapore and Hanoi exchanges sign accord

The stock exchanges of Hanoi and Singapore signed an agreement on Monday to help Vietnamese companies seek international capital by listing in Singapore. Leading dairy product maker Vinamilk said in early March that the company would list shares on the Si
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Singapore shares soar

Singapore shares soar

Singapore share prices closed 0.47 percent higher on Monday but pulled back from earlier gains after steep losses on the Bombay stock exchange, and the Tokyo market's fall, dealers said. The Straits Times Index closed up 15.07 points at 3,246.31 on volume
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Monday's mid-afternoon trade: US shares near flat

Monday's mid-afternoon trade: US shares near flat

US stocks were little changed on Monday as worries about the economy and fallout from the housing market offset optimism about stock valuations fuelled by a new round of take-overs. A report showing weaker-than-expected factory activity and rising price p
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UK's top share index rises

UK's top share index rises

The FTSE 100 index of Britain's leading shares ended up on Monday but gave up some earlier gains after a report showed weaker than expected US factory activity in March, rekindling concerns about the US economy.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton futures smidgen lower

New York cotton futures smidgen lower

Cotton futures settled with small losses Monday on speculative sales, but trade buying off the lows pared market losses as players turned their focus to growing conditions in the US cotton belt, brokers said.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Indian soyaoil up; sugar falls

Indian soyaoil up; sugar falls

Indian soyaoil futures rose on Monday in line with overseas markets and on lower estimates of domestic oilseed output. Sugar fell after the government failed to announce details of proposed transport, freight and other subsidies for mills that try to tap
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Copper rises to four-month high

Copper rises to four-month high

Copper prices rose to their highest in almost four months as supply worries continued ahead of the seasonally busy second quarter, analysts said. Copper for three months delivery on the London Metal Exchange hit $6,980 a tonne, its highest since December
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Oil rises near $66 a barrel

Oil rises near $66 a barrel

Oil prices rose modestly on Monday, easing off earlier highs, after an Iranian official said the standoff over 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran could be resolved without a trial. US crude settled up 7 cents at $65.94 a barrel, after trading as
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
London cocoa plummets

London cocoa plummets

London cocoa futures fell more than five percent on Monday, weakened by speculative profit-taking after the rise in prices last week to a near-four-year high, dealers said. May ended down 58 pounds or 5.5 percent at 1,001 pounds a tonne while July finishe
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Gold falls in London

Gold falls in London

Gold fell on Monday as a drop in oil prices reduced the metal's appeal as an inflation hedge and after the failure of prices to break key targets prompted profit-taking. Gold fell as low as $657.50 and was at $658.40/658.90 an ounce by 1356 GMT.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Child psychiatrist

Child psychiatrist

Consultant Child Psychiatrist from Manchester, Dr Faria Khan, has arrived here on Monday to conduct workshops on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Indian delegation calls for more trade and tourism

Indian delegation calls for more trade and tourism

A four-member delegation of Indian businessmen visited Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and discussed the possibilities for enhancing business cooperation between the two sides.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Third 40 MVA power transformer to be installed

Third 40 MVA power transformer to be installed

Third 40 MVA power transformer will be installed in 132-kV Jhang Road Grid Station by April 25, said Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Chief Executive Ahmad Saeed Akhtar. During his visit to the site, he reviewed the installation work.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government urged to provide security to people

Government urged to provide security to people

The Alliance for Protection of Human Rights (APHR), a group of civil society organisations, has expressed grave concern over the worsening human rights situation in the country and urged the government to provide security to common people.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Not the right time for Inzamam to resign

Not the right time for Inzamam to resign

His decision to quit the captaincy of the team was understandable; because it was effecting his batting performance. Many a batsman have given up captaincy to save their batting reputation. Sachin and Jayasuria are just two to name for example.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Appeal to President and Chief Justice

Appeal to President and Chief Justice

Whenever there is a conflict let Quran be our arbiter. In this connection I quote verses 159 & 160 of Surah Al-I Imran (family of Imran) translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
No kickbacks a theory headache as Russia invests

No kickbacks a theory headache as Russia invests

Russia's Economy Minister German Gref cast a puzzled look over a set of mathematical formulas showing the expected returns on an investment project about to receive billions of dollars of state money.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Internet romance joins US woman and Pakistani Muslim

Internet romance joins US woman and Pakistani Muslim

Mohammed Ali Tipu, from Pakistan's conservative tribal north-west, met his American wife 21 years his senior over the Internet. Now it is only cyberspace that is keeping their love alive.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government claims and developments on the economic front

Government claims and developments on the economic front

Our economic managers claim that they have made the economy vibrant, so much so that the country has now become a friendly destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). (Article published in Business Recorder dated 24th February, 2007). The clai
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
SBP's advice on challenges to the economy

SBP's advice on challenges to the economy

The second quarterly report for FY07 released by the State Bank of Pakistan on 30th March, depicts generally a positive picture of the economy. According to the latest estimates, real GDP growth was projected to remain close to the seven percent annual ta
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Islam rejects extremism and terrorism'

'Islam rejects extremism and terrorism'

Islam is a religion of peace, love, harmony and gives the lesson of brotherhood to the entire human beings by categorically rejecting extremism and terrorism. These were the views of the speakers at Eid Milad-un-Nabi Conference here on Sunday at Pakistan
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Educated youth's potential being utilised: minister

Educated youth's potential being utilised: minister

Minister for Science and Technology, Nouraiz Shakoor Khan said on Monday that no nation could progress unless it was capable of fully utilising the potential of its educated youth. "Employment amongst educated youth is priority of the government in line w
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Businessmen urged to make country prosperous

Businessmen urged to make country prosperous

The potential businessmen should contribute more for accelerating the ongoing massive infrastructure development activities in the country, Secretary General Revenue Division, Chairman Central Board of Revenue (CBR) M Abdullah Yousuf said.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Jamia Hafsa issue to be resolved under law: Sherpao

Jamia Hafsa issue to be resolved under law: Sherpao

Interior Minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao said on Sunday the issue of Jamia Hafsa would be resolved in accordance with the law of the land. Talking to a private television channel, he said speculations regarding raid on the seminary should be avoided.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PML-N to participate in lawyers' protest

PML-N to participate in lawyers' protest

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its allied parties would participate in the April 3 protest, called by lawyers' community throughout the country. Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, PML-N Central Secretary Finance PML and MNA, expressed these views, here on
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Housing Scheme: newsmen asked to deposit Rs 30,000 till April 15

Housing Scheme: newsmen asked to deposit Rs 30,000 till April 15

The Rawalpindi Islamabad Press Club (RIPC) has asked the twin-city journalists to deposit first instalment of Rs 30,000 pertaining to the development charges of Rawalpindi Press Club Housing Scheme (RPHS) on or before April 15.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'PTV Global to develop soft image of Pakistan'

'PTV Global to develop soft image of Pakistan'

After starting its transmission from America in 2006, UK is the 53rd country from which PTV has started its transmission, which would help to develop soft image of Pakistan. The channel will be a mix of entertainment, information, news, current affairs, r
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Railway employees observe Eid Milad

Railway employees observe Eid Milad

Pakistan Railways employees observed Eid Milad-un-Nabi with great zeal and religious fervour on Sunday. The impressive lighting arrangements were made on all the buildings of Pakistan Railways. Seerat conference was held at the Lahore Railways Headquarter
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Lawyers should not allow political infiltration into their ranks'

'Lawyers should not allow political infiltration into their ranks'

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has said that the government expects from lawyers' organisations that they would not allow political parties to use their platform or infiltrate into their ranks. He was addressing lawyers of various districts
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
NBP extends Rs 26 billion agriculture loans

NBP extends Rs 26 billion agriculture loans

The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has extended agriculture loans worth Rs 26 billion over the years. This was stated by the Chairman and President of NBP Syed Ali Raza. He said that the NBP extended loans mainly to the small farmers and that the average
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
People trying to shield bogus trade bodies opposing TOO: KCCI

People trying to shield bogus trade bodies opposing TOO: KCCI

The government is sincere in promulgating the Trade Organisations Ordinance, 2006, and only a few people are against it for protecting bogus trade associations, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry spokesman said on Monday.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Pakistani team to attend China mineral moot

Pakistani team to attend China mineral moot

A three-member delegation of technical experts from Pakistan will attend international conference on mineral exploration in China. Sources told Business Recorder on Monday.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sudden power cut by Wapda disturbs KESC supply

Sudden power cut by Wapda disturbs KESC supply

Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) on Monday morning faced sudden shortage of power of about 350 mw from the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), disturbing the entire distribution system of the metropolis.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan Steel records Rs three billion sales in March

Pakistan Steel records Rs three billion sales in March

Pakistan Steel has made a great landmark achievement by crossing Rs 3 billion sale mark in the month of March-2007. The total sales proceeds have been recorded at Rs 3 billion & three hundred and three million (Rs 3303.205 million).
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PBA condemns decision to allow Indian content channels

PBA condemns decision to allow Indian content channels

Pakistan Broadcasters Association strongly condemned the government's decision to allow the telecast of Indian content channels in Pakistan, in a resolution passed in an emergent meeting held in Karachi.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Chundrigar Road to be revamped in three months: Kamal

Chundrigar Road to be revamped in three months: Kamal

City Nazim Mustafa Kamal has said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will purchase a fleet of buses from Switzerland to run on I I Chundrigar Road, and has provided the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) Rs 220 million for reconstruction of the ro
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Mobilink joins hands with WFP

Mobilink joins hands with WFP

Mobilink, Pakistan's leading cellular service and part of the Orascom Telecom Group with more than 24 million customers, on Monday announced its support to World Food Programme by launching an SMS service to raise funds and to provide food and nutritious
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Government and PSMA discuss sugar industry crisis today

Government and PSMA discuss sugar industry crisis today

Federal Secretary Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ismael Qureshi, has invited Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) representatives on Tuesday (today) to discuss the prevailing crisis in sugar industry.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
CBR officers to get briefing on new tax mechanism

CBR officers to get briefing on new tax mechanism

The Human Resource Management Wing of the Central Board of Revenue (Headquarter), embarked an extensive communication plan consisting of "road-shows" to be organised across the country to raise awareness amongst the officers about direct and indirect taxe
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US officials, Aurakzai discuss Fata situation

US officials, Aurakzai discuss Fata situation

A four-member US Congress delegation, led by John Tierney, called on NWFP Governor Lieutenant General Ali Muhammad Jan Aurakzai (Retd) at Governor's House here, on Monday. The Congressmen team discussed with the governor matters of common interest and the
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Skill in embroidery helping Kashmiri women: Jade

Skill in embroidery helping Kashmiri women: Jade

Training in embroidery handicrafts is helping quake-affected Kashmiri women to earn honourable livelihood for their families and overcome the aftermaths of devastation caused by the deadly October quake. In this connection, a training centre established b
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PPP party elections completed

PPP party elections completed

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) held its party elections in 290 provincial assembly constituencies of Punjab on Friday. The elections were conducted peacefully and a 70 percent turnout was recorded Khawaja Rizwan Alam, Secretary Public relations Punjab
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers to observe strike every Thursday

Lawyers to observe strike every Thursday

Endorsing the decision of the All Punjab Lawyers' Representatives Convention, High Court Bar Multan and District Bar Associations of Multan.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Easter on April 8

Easter on April 8

The local Christian community will observe Easter here on April 8 with religious fervour. Easter is the most important day for Christians which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Special functions will be held in 50 churches of the city.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Iraqi national held for collecting 'alms'

Iraqi national held for collecting 'alms'

Gulberg Police have arrested an Iraqi national Mehdi Moodi Al-Saeed who was collecting financial assistance for the "Jihadi" organisations in Iraq in different mosques and religious seminaries here. "We have taken an Iraqi national in our custody for coll
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Wheat procurement target fixed for Larkana

Wheat procurement target fixed for Larkana

Deputy Director Food Larkana Region Maqsood Ahmed Sarhandi has said that 50,000 ton wheat procurement target has been fixed for Larkana region during current Rabi season. This includes 23 thousand ton for Larkana/ Kamber-Shahdadkot districts, 07 thousand
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Subsidy on phosphate fertiliser hailed

Subsidy on phosphate fertiliser hailed

Farmers organisations here have welcomed the Rs 400 per bag subsidy on phosphate and potassium fertiliser offered by the government. Talking to newsmen here on Monday, Pakistan Kissan Council (PKC) President Maqbool Khichi, recipient of presidential award
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sino-Pak ties deep-rooted: Nisar

Sino-Pak ties deep-rooted: Nisar

Senate Standing Committee on Defence and Defence Production Leader Senator Nisar A. Memon said here on Monday that Sino-Pak friendly relations were deep rooted and would further strengthen with the exchange of visits.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Friendship with Pakistan to further grow'

'Friendship with Pakistan to further grow'

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on Sunday evening that 50 years old friendship between China and Pakistan would continue to gain strength in the future as well. Li Zhaoxing is currently visiting Pakistan. On Sunday he had a meeting with Senate C
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan and China vow to strengthen ties

Pakistan and China vow to strengthen ties

Pakistan and China on Sunday agreed to further strengthen their bilateral relations, economic ties and co-operation in various fields. It was agreed during the meeting of Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmo
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Huge funds being used to raise literacy rate: Chaudhry Amir

Huge funds being used to raise literacy rate: Chaudhry Amir

The National Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain has said that the government is mobilising huge funds to increase literacy rate in the country. Speaking as chief guest at annual prize distribution ceremony of Model Girls High School Ugoki about 7 kilo
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shaukat calls for joint efforts against extremists

Shaukat calls for joint efforts against extremists

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday called for joint efforts and voice by the government, society and religious scholars against the elements, who were creating negative thinking in the name of Islam and bringing bad name to country and religion.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Extremism creates misperceptions about Islam: Musharraf

Extremism creates misperceptions about Islam: Musharraf

President General Pervez Musharraf, highlighting the importance of following the religion in letter and spirit to revive past glory and Islamic renaissance, has urged Ulema and scholars to play their due role in projecting the real and true image of Islam
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Four killed in road mishap

Four killed in road mishap

Four persons including a woman and a child were killed in a head on collision between a passenger bus and oil tanker near Ghar Mahraja Mor, here on Monday morning.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated

Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrated

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace upon him) was celebrated - with religious enthusiasm and solemnity in Multan and other parts of southern Punjab on Sunday amid tight security to avert any eventuality. Police, elite force and volunteers were deployed on the routes
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Eid Milad celebrated with religious zeal

Eid Milad celebrated with religious zeal

Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with religious zeal and reverence in the city on Sunday with the pledge to work for the restoration of peace in the Muslim world. The highlight of the day were rallies and processions taken out from different parts
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (April 02, 2007) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 03, 2007).
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Eid-e-Milad celebrated with religious zeal and fervour

Eid-e-Milad celebrated with religious zeal and fervour

The nation celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi (peace be upon him) with religious enthusiasm and solemnity across the country and Azad Kashmir. Processions were taken out from across the country to mark the day and hundreds of thousands of people participated in
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
LHC puts off proceedings in police torture case

LHC puts off proceedings in police torture case

After recording the statements of president Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) and other lawyers, the Lahore High Court (LHC) adjourned the proceedings of an inquiry into the matter of police torture on lawyers and journalists till April 4.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

Friday's closing prices of New York cotton in US cents/lb.

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Supreme Court clubs reference-related cases for hearing next week

Supreme Court clubs reference-related cases for hearing next week

The Supreme Court here on Monday clubbed all petitions with regard to the appointment of Acting Chief Justice, formation of the Supreme Judicial Council and filing of reference against a sitting Chief Justice, and fixed these for hearing next week.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Contempt notices issued to Islamabad CC, IGP, DC and SSP

Contempt notices issued to Islamabad CC, IGP, DC and SSP

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices for contempt of court, for Wednesday, to Chief Commissioner Khalid Pervez , Inspector General Police Iftikhar Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ali, SSP Zafar Iqbal, DSP Jamil Hashmi and two other police offici
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 26 to 31, 2007).

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
$4 billion more investment expected in telecom sector

$4 billion more investment expected in telecom sector

Pakistan telecom sector received significant foreign investment amounting to US $9 billion during the last three years while another US $4 billion investment is expected during the next 3-4 years. Chairman PTA Shahzada Alam disclosed this while briefing n
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 02, 2007).

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
TOO implementation: government urged to appoint administrator for FPCCI

TOO implementation: government urged to appoint administrator for FPCCI

Senator Ilyas Ahmad Bilour, leader of Progressive Businessman Forum (PBF) and chairman of Afghan-Pak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (APCCI), has demanded appointment of an independent administrator for true implementation of the Trade Organisations Ordina
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (April 02, 2007).

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Radiation from mobile phone towers cause health hazards

Radiation from mobile phone towers cause health hazards

The radiation emitting from Cellular Base Station Antennas could cause fatal disease like cancer if a person comes directly in front of the radiation surface, around 8 meters (25 feet)', Federal Minister of Information Technology (IT) said on Monday.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
AGP issued notice in writ challenging ACJ appointment

AGP issued notice in writ challenging ACJ appointment

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Attorney General on a petition challenging the validity of appointment of the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Rana Bhagwandas filed by journalist Shahid Orakzai.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
MMA condemns house arrest of Qazi

MMA condemns house arrest of Qazi

MMA Punjab President Liaqat Baloch has condemned the house arrest of Qazi Hussain Ahmad and raids on the houses of MMA activists. He vowed that MMA would not retreat from peaceful protest on Tuesday at any cost.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rs 3 billion more sought: government fails to complete M-I project

Rs 3 billion more sought: government fails to complete M-I project

The government has failed to complete Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-I) causing overrun of billions of rupees and Ministry of Communications has approached Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz seeking Rs 3 billion more to expedite the construction work.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Qazi puts under house arrest as scores of activists held

Qazi puts under house arrest as scores of activists held

The law enforcement agencies on Monday started crackdown against the opposition parties putting Qazi Hussain Ahmed, president of Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal under house arrest to foil the planned protest in front of Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 02, 2007).

Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers' countrywide protest today

Lawyers' countrywide protest today

The lawyers' community will observe a full-day strike on Tuesday, April 03 to protest the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry.
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (April 02, 2007) and for Tuesday (April 03, 2007).
Published 03 Apr, 2007 12:00am
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