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Print - 2007-04-25
New York cotton settles at five-month low

New York cotton settles at five-month low

Cotton futures crumbled from speculative fund liquidation and option-related sales to close Tuesday at a five-month low and the market's horrid performance may lead to more losses this week, brokers said.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Global copper prices seen high

Global copper prices seen high

Chile's copper industry think tank CESCO sees copper prices staying high over the coming years, holding levels above $3 per lb in 2007 and 2008, Executive Director Juan Carlos Guajardo told Reuters on Tuesday. Driven by Chinese demand and a strong global
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Nickel sets new high

Nickel sets new high

London Metal Exchange nickel hit a new record high, copper approached its seven-month peak and zinc hit a three-month high on Tuesday on concerns about supply disruptions and persistently strong demand, analysts said.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Gold steadies in Europe, targets $700 an ounce

Gold steadies in Europe, targets $700 an ounce

Gold steadied on Tuesday below an 11-month high, but analysts said the metal had potential to test $700 an ounce in the coming weeks on a weaker dollar outlook and firm oil prices. Gold was at $688.80/689.30 by 1407 GMT after falling to $685.20 an ounce i
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn rises

US MIDDAY: corn rises

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade gained nearly 2 percent early on Tuesday on slow seedings of the US corn crop and forecasts for more wet weather in early May, traders said. At 10:39 am CDT (1539 GMT), CBOT corn was up 2-1/2 to 7 cents per bushe
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat plummets

US MIDDAY: wheat plummets

Wheat futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were sharply lower at midsession on Tuesday, pressured by better-than-expected US crop condition ratings, traders said. Forecasts for much-needed rain in Australia's wheat belt were also seen as bearish.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell early on Tuesday as a slowed US corn seeding pace could lead to more soyabean plantings this spring, traders said. Corn is planted from mid-April to mid-May in the Midwest. If farmers can't get all their
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down 1.5 percent

US MIDDAY: copper down 1.5 percent

US copper futures fell almost 1.5 percent early on Tuesday on technical selling after recent rallies, and traders said the market could be poised for a deeper correction. Most active July copper on the New York Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division was dow
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold futures dip

US MIDDAY: gold futures dip

Selling related to options expirations sent gold futures lower early on Tuesday, and strong resistance on technical charts kept prices from breaching the $700 psychological level.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sri Lankan trade team due in June

Sri Lankan trade team due in June

Sri Lanka Chamber of Small Industry is organising a trade mission to visit "My Karachi" International Exhibition in June. The trade mission is being organised with the support of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, the Commerce Department and the Exp
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
HBFC to introduce new products soon: Rizvi

HBFC to introduce new products soon: Rizvi

House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC) will soon introduce new products in a bid to meet increasing housing demand and facilitate maximum number of people in the country, said Chairman, House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), Zaigham M Rizvi.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Dr Azhar Javed dies

Dr Azhar Javed dies

Dr Azhar Javed, 50, of International Islamic University's head of Law and Sharia faculty died on Tuesday of heart failure. His funeral prayer was attended by a large number of people including IIU faculty, students and staff members, and laid to rest at h
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Investment plan of Kuwait firm hailed

Investment plan of Kuwait firm hailed

The government of Pakistan highly appreciates Kuwaiti Midrock company's $2 billion investment plan in Lube Oil Refinery, Naphtha Cracker and Petrochemical Complex at Port Qasim, Karachi.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Gwadar port to open new business avenues: Soomro

Gwadar port to open new business avenues: Soomro

Acting President Mohammedmian Soomro on Tuesday said that opening of Gwadar Port and construction of Beijing Expressway had opened new avenues for the business activities in the region. He was talking to Director, Head of Sales Africa and Middle East of S
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Enough is enough

Enough is enough

I appeal to the lawyers, now please come to the courts as absence in the name of strikes is hurting nobody but common people. Already our courts are so slow in delivering justice and this strike is further paralysing the nation. Everybody has the right to
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Aladdin Port at Sonmiani

Aladdin Port at Sonmiani

Ministry of Ports and Shipping has announced a new, 4th Port. This gimmick has been proposed by KPT which is reputed for launching and advertising projects which never take off, but does please the political bosses.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Business smiling in glum Myanmar capital

Business smiling in glum Myanmar capital

Myanmar's dusty new capital Naypyidaw is filled with glum civil servants shuttling between their stifling new apartment blocks and faceless ministries. But some wily business people are smiling. Entrepreneurs from around the country have spotted an opport
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Good Morning: let's submit to darkness

Good Morning: let's submit to darkness

There is really no good news likely to come as far as power failures and Kesc go; in fact the only way out of this crisis for ordinary people is to enhance their levels of cynicism, replenish their reserves of patience, and fortify their inner defences, i
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Transfer pricing: maintaining it at an arm's length-I

Transfer pricing: maintaining it at an arm's length-I

Every civilised society permits the business community to transact their businesses in a manner that is most efficient to achieve their objectives. It is a trite law that when two contracting parties agree to do something by a mutual valid contract or int
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Unremitting tragedy of Margalla Towers

Unremitting tragedy of Margalla Towers

But for the high-visibility collapse of the Margalla Towers, the world might not have awoken so instantaneously to the massive scale of destruction caused by the earthquake that struck north-western Pakistan and Azad Kashmir in October 2005.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Living in dreamland!

Living in dreamland!

It seems that top functionaries of the government are not much bothered about the ground realities and are excessively optimistic about the future. After a successful visit to China (no visit has ever been unsuccessful in Pakistan) where about 40 agreemen
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on accountancy faculty concludes

Workshop on accountancy faculty concludes

A 4-day training workshop on accountancy faculty in Pakistan, organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), concluded with thoughts on how can faculty excel in their role and discharge their responsibilities efficiently.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Speakers call for economic empowerment of women

Speakers call for economic empowerment of women

Speakers at a conference on 'Women's Empowerment and Social Transformation' have called for giving economic empowerment to women so that they could play their due role in national development. The two-day international conference was organised by the Inst
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Employment facilities for PDCT demanded

Employment facilities for PDCT demanded

President Pakistan Deaf Cricket Association (PDCA) Abdul Salam has asked the government to resolve the problem of unemployment of members Pakistan Deaf Cricket Team (PDCT). While addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said PDCT had a good record
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
German businessmen team due in November

German businessmen team due in November

Head of Economics, German Embassy, Partrick Heinz has said that a high-level German business delegation is visiting Pakistan in the month of November to have joint ventures with their Pakistani counterparts.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Conference on gender issues

Conference on gender issues

Punjab University Centre for Clinical Psychology will hold one-day national conference on 'Gender Issues in 21st Century' on 16th May 2007 at Dr Pervez Hassan Environmental Law Centre. Profes-sionals from four provinces will participate in the conference
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
IPR makes products acceptable to world: expert

IPR makes products acceptable to world: expert

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) add value to the products and services making them acceptable to formal international and national market. It was stated by Hina, legal expert on IPR of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda), IPO
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Psychologist highlights qualitative research methods

Psychologist highlights qualitative research methods

Dr Ajmal Psychological Society of the Psychology department of GC University Lahore on Tuesday organised a pre-conference seminar with reference to HEC-BC Academic Link activities and Mental Health Week, 2007.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PZC seeks proposals for Zakat system improvement

PZC seeks proposals for Zakat system improvement

Provincial Zakat Council (PZC) in its meeting sought workable proposals from its members for the uplift of Zakat System and construction of Zakat Complex, establishment of central library and record room, practical training of the members of District Zaka
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Seminar on CCBs held

Seminar on CCBs held

A seminar under the title of "Citizen Community Boards-The Agents of Social Revolution" was held in the main secretariat of global organisation for human empowerment and rights. People from local community, non-governmental organisation officials, teacher
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Chinese seeks investment in plastic and pharmacy sectors

Chinese seeks investment in plastic and pharmacy sectors

The Chinese investors have shown interest in initiating joint ventures with Pakistani businessmen in plastic and pharmaceutical sectors. Vice-President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and head of 12-member LCCI delegation, Mubasher Sheikh r
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Punjab University workshop

Punjab University workshop

Punjab University main library will organise a two-day training workshop on 'Library Information Navigators'. The inaugural ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 10am in the Main Library. Punjab University Vice-Chancellor Lieutenant General Ar
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
JP Morgan lauds BoP's growth

JP Morgan lauds BoP's growth

J.P. Morgan, one of leading financial services firm of USA, in its recent annual analysis report has applauded the significant growth attained by the Bank of Punjab and regarded the bank as "growth leader". This is stated by a bank's spokesman here on Tue
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
JP Morgan lauds BoP's growth

JP Morgan lauds BoP's growth

J.P. Morgan, one of leading financial services firm of USA, in its recent annual analysis report has applauded the significant growth attained by the Bank of Punjab and regarded the bank as "growth leader". This is stated by a bank's spokesman here on Tue
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Farewell function for students held

Farewell function for students held

A farewell function was arranged by the students of Jinnah Islamia Group of Colleges Peco Road Township Lahore for those who have passed out from the college.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Milk prices fixed in Hyderabad

Milk prices fixed in Hyderabad

The Chairman District Milk Price Control Committee Q. Muhammad Hakim has warned the milk retailers, wholesalers, chillers and big Bara owners not to sell their milk above the fixed price, failing which legal action would be taken against them. This warni
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Tissue typing laboratory being set up at LGH

Tissue typing laboratory being set up at LGH

The government of Punjab has accorded approval to set up first of its kind state-of-the-art tissue typing laboratory in public sector at Lahore General Hospital (LGH). Post-graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Principal Professor Dr Sajjad Hussain said on Mo
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Scorching heat makes lives unbearble

Scorching heat makes lives unbearble

Provincial metropolis remained in the grip of hot spell on Tuesday, high mercury kept the citizens indoors to avoid scorching heat. According to a meteorological official, the maximum temperature was 40 degrees Celsius while minimum temperature recorded w
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UHS holds series of research seminars

UHS holds series of research seminars

University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has arranged a series of research seminars and lectures by eminent scholars. Dr Shabbir Hussain from Robert Research Institute, London delivered a lecture on 'Role of B Cells in Autoimmune Diabetes'.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
UVAS and KEMU to sign MoU

UVAS and KEMU to sign MoU

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) and King Edward Medical University, Lahore, have agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for working jointly in various disciplines of medical and veterinary sciences.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Senate body for redoubling efforts to check drug abuse

Senate body for redoubling efforts to check drug abuse

The Standing Committee of the Senate on Narcotics Control on Tuesday held its meeting at the Regional Directorate Anti Narcotics Force, Sindh with Mrs Kalsoom Parveen in chair to consider the menace of drug abuse.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Sindh government committed to ending child labour'

'Sindh government committed to ending child labour'

National responsibility comes first to safeguard nation's interest instead of looking for international issues within the country by the media. These views were expressed by the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information Salahuddin Haider at the concl
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Karachi University convocation

Karachi University convocation

The annual convocation of the University of Karachi (KU) will be held here on April 30. A spokesman of the KU said that Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan, who is also the Chancellor of the public sector universities in the province, would be the chief
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Korean team for setting up university

Korean team for setting up university

The leader of a delegation from the University of Korea and Vice President, Korea Advanced Institute of Sciences and Technology, Yang Ji Won, has said that the purpose of the visit is to examine possibilities of establishing a university in Pakistan.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Mass transit scheme needed to make roads safer

Mass transit scheme needed to make roads safer

Speakers at the National Road safety Conference on Tuesday stressed on the need to establish a 'safe' mass transit to scale down the increasing road accidents. They observed that in the absence proper infrastructure, children have been victims of reckless
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PTCL promotes Zaidi

PTCL promotes Zaidi

The management of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has promoted Syed Imtiaz Hussain Zaidi to General Manager, Human Resource and Administration (South Zone) with immediate effect. Earlier, Syed Imtiaz Hussain Zaidi was working as senior m
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
EFU Life Assurance profit

EFU Life Assurance profit

EFU Life Assurance has earned Rs 109.133 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 3.64 in the quarter ended on March 31, 2007, as compared to Rs 47.311 million PAT and an EPS of Rs 1.58 in the same period last year.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
EFU Life Assurance profit

EFU Life Assurance profit

EFU Life Assurance has earned Rs 109.133 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 3.64 in the quarter ended on March 31, 2007, as compared to Rs 47.311 million PAT and an EPS of Rs 1.58 in the same period last year.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (April 24, 2007) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 25, 2007).
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Services to EOBI: NBP asked to expedite inking agreement

Services to EOBI: NBP asked to expedite inking agreement

The government has asked the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institutions (EOBI) reasons for not signing agreement with National Bank of Pakistan even after a lapse of six months. The EOBI had acquired the services of NBP, in October 2006, for collection of c
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton

New York cotton

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

Published 25 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 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

INTERNATIONAL TENDERS

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following International Tenders from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details of Tenders from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Region
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

FOREIGN TRADE INQUIRIES

Export Promotion Bureau has received the following Trade Enquiries from abroad. Interested Pakistani parties dealing in the under mentioned items can obtain further details from the addresses given or from EPB Head Quarters and its Regional/Sub-Regional O
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
EFU General Insurance profit

EFU General Insurance profit

EFU General Insurance has earned Rs 256.780 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 5.14 in the quarter ended March 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 307.910 million profit after tax and an EPS of Rs 6.16 in the same period in 2006.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
EFU General Insurance profit

EFU General Insurance profit

EFU General Insurance has earned Rs 256.780 million as profit after tax translating an earning per share of Rs 5.14 in the quarter ended March 31, 2007 as compared to Rs 307.910 million profit after tax and an EPS of Rs 6.16 in the same period in 2006.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (April 24, 2007).

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
NWFP reactivates two emerald mines in Swat

NWFP reactivates two emerald mines in Swat

The Directorate of Mine and Minerals NWFP has reactivated mining in two emerald mines in the province after 10 years. The two emerald areas at Gujjar Killi and Shamozai in district Swat were auctioned in February 2007 for Rs 44million and Rs 95 million re
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (April 24, 2007) and for Wednesday (April 25, 2007).
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Seven ponds excavated to store rainwater in Cholistan

Seven ponds excavated to store rainwater in Cholistan

The Ministry of Science and Technology has excavated seven ponds for storing harvested rainwater from 150 hectare developed catchment area to meet the growing water requirements in the Cholistan desert.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PML stages pro-Musharraf rally

PML stages pro-Musharraf rally

The ruling Pakistan Muslim League took out a much-escorted but lacklustre rally, expressing loyalty to President General Pervez Musharraf and favouring the reference moved against the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 24, 2007).

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Durrani briefs ICJ team about political situation

Durrani briefs ICJ team about political situation

A delegation of International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) headed by Dato Param Cumara Swami on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Muhammad Ali Durrani at his office here and exchanged views of mutual interest.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Country to be made polio-free soon: Shaukat

Country to be made polio-free soon: Shaukat

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Tuesday said the government is determined to make the country polio free very soon through effective vaccination through out the country. Talking to newsmen after inaugurating three-day national polio eradication campaign he
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 24, 2007).

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 24, 2007).

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers and political parties hold rallies

Lawyers and political parties hold rallies

The lawyers' community and opposition parties on Tuesday observed full day strike here in the metropolis and took out peaceful procession at Mall Road against the suspension of Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Complete strike by Karachi lawyers

Complete strike by Karachi lawyers

Lawyers of Karachi observed complete strike on Tuesday and boycotted all courts proceedings to express solidarity with Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry. They took out a procession from Karachi Bar Association office and marched through M A Jinnah
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Missing persons' whereabouts still unknown: Cheema

Missing persons' whereabouts still unknown: Cheema

Pakistan will soon start fencing its border with Afghanistan at some selective points to check illegal movement, said Brigadier Javed Iqbal Cheema (Retd), Director General National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC), here on Tuesday.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up in open currency market

THE RUPEE: dollar up in open currency market

Modest erosion was witnessed in the rupee's value in the open market on Tuesday, giving up two paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 60.75 and sliding five paisa for selling at Rs 60.85, dealers said.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Indian poets and writers in city

Indian poets and writers in city

India's Urdu poets, writers and editor of literary magazine have arrived in Karachi recently to participate in Aalmi Urdu Mushaira and other literary functions. Bekal Utsahi, Meraj Faizabadi, Raees Ansari, Hanif, Akhger from US, Naushad Momin the editor o
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar up in open currency market

THE RUPEE: dollar up in open currency market

Modest erosion was witnessed in the rupee's value in the open market on Tuesday, giving up two paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 60.75 and sliding five paisa for selling at Rs 60.85, dealers said.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Four gangs of bandits busted

Four gangs of bandits busted

Rawalpindi police have busted four gangs of dacoits and recovered 21 vehicles, huge quantity of drugs and liquor. Police have also traced a fake liquor factory operating under trade name of Murree Brewery.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Modarabas: FIRST IMROOZ MODARABA - Year Ended 30.06.2006

Modarabas: FIRST IMROOZ MODARABA - Year Ended 30.06.2006

The Modaraba has relatively small capital base but it is a leader in the market price of its stock. The Modaraba's financial has remained robust and can be foreseen that it would have sustained strength in the financial health in the near term also.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'ACCA Faculty Excel 2007' starts

'ACCA Faculty Excel 2007' starts

Over 180 participants will benefit from the four-day "ACCA Faculty Excel 2007" conference, which started in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi on Tuesday. ACCA has invited a senior trainer Rhys Johnson who is a chartered accountant with 15 year's experience in
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Modarabas: FIRST IMROOZ MODARABA - Year Ended 30.06.2006

Modarabas: FIRST IMROOZ MODARABA - Year Ended 30.06.2006

The Modaraba has relatively small capital base but it is a leader in the market price of its stock. The Modaraba's financial has remained robust and can be foreseen that it would have sustained strength in the financial health in the near term also.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
PML rally at public expense, says opposition

PML rally at public expense, says opposition

The opposition on Tuesday grilled the government for holding a rally in favour of presidential reference against "non functional" Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, accusing that the ruling party had organised the rally by spending public money.
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (April 24, 2007).

Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
67 tax facilitation centers to be set up

67 tax facilitation centers to be set up

The Central Board of Revenue (CBR) has decided to establish 67 Tax Facilitation Centres (TFCs) at different locations under the Tax Administration Reform Programme (TARP). Sources told Business Recorder on Monday that 22 TFCs would be established a
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Opposition condemns load shedding

Opposition condemns load shedding

The joint Opposition in National Assembly on Tuesday strongly condemned the un-announced load shedding in the country. Muhammad Laeeque Khan of MMA raised a calling attention notice on the frequent load shedding in the country causing severe problems for
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

FROM A RINGSIDE SEAT

Tuesday's proceedings at the National Assembly was dominated by the Opposition on the question concerning government's attempt to limit the civil liberties. The matter came up in the form of a number of privilege motions, but only one was admitted, that o
Published 25 Apr, 2007 12:00am
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