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Print - 2007-07-16
Journalists Housing Scheme

Journalists Housing Scheme

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi here on Sunday has formed a seven-member committee to look into affairs of Journalists Housing Scheme Rawalpindi. The committee is headed by Rana Tahir Mahmood Editor Jang and comprises of journalists Farooq Fa
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rs 2.77 billion to be spent on blindness prevention programme

Rs 2.77 billion to be spent on blindness prevention programme

The Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan is going to upgrade the eye departments of Centres of Excellence (COE), Tertiary Teaching Hospitals (TTH), District Headquarter (DHQ) Hospitals and Tehsil Headquarter (THQ) hospitals in the country by 2010 un
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Punjab health budget increased: chief minister

Punjab health budget increased: chief minister

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at a meeting with General Jahandad President of Al Shifa Eye Trust here on Sunday said that provincial government had increased health budget from Rs 9 billion to Rs 23 billion in the province. He said provinci
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Online processing of Haj applications by December

Online processing of Haj applications by December

A project is under implementation phase to provide information service through a portal for citizens, concerned government departments and other private organisations like banks and airlines about Hujjaj.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Haj applications to be received from today

Haj applications to be received from today

The applications for Haj 2007 under government scheme would be invited from today till July 31. The applications would be received through designated bank branches of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), United Bank Limited (UBL), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Mu
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rs 2.4 billion to be spent on workforce training

Rs 2.4 billion to be spent on workforce training

The government would soon initiate a comprehensive vocational training programme to meet the fast growing requirements of skilled workforce in the country. Chairman National Vocational and Technical Education Commission Altaf M Salim, in an interview said
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Workshop on Magazine Journalism

Workshop on Magazine Journalism

The Press Institute of Pakistan (PIP) is holding a one-day workshop on "Magazine Journalism: Status and Requisites" at the PIP Auditorium 4-C LDA Flats here on July 17 (Tuesday).
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Scarcity fears pushing up cotton prices

Scarcity fears pushing up cotton prices

How textile exports will fare will be a patient wait as cotton availability locally and internationally is becoming scarce and at higher prices, to a great extent confusion over when and how to buy and when to import. The spot rate had several jump during
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Scarcity fears pushing up cotton prices

Scarcity fears pushing up cotton prices

How textile exports will fare will be a patient wait as cotton availability locally and internationally is becoming scarce and at higher prices, to a great extent confusion over when and how to buy and when to import. The spot rate had several jump during
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Train derails near Narowal

Train derails near Narowal

The 171-up Lahore-Sialkot-Rawalpindi train was derailed between Narang Mandi and Mehta Suja railway stations of Narowal section here, on Sunday at 5.10 am. No causality occurred in the incident and rail traffic was restored at 11.40 am Mushtaq Ahmed Khan
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Future of agriculture depends on development of livestock'

'Future of agriculture depends on development of livestock'

Provincial Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development, Syed Haroon Ahmad Sultan has said that future of agriculture and economy of the country depends on the development of livestock sector and 11 percent of GDP is being obtained from livestock.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Jatoi urges opposition to help flood victims

Jatoi urges opposition to help flood victims

The Federal Minister for Water and Power Liaqat Ali Khan Jatoi has said that the recent flood water flowing from Balochistan caused inundation of around 100 villages of Mehar, K N Shah and Johi and tens of hundred people are homeless whom the government a
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rains cause no major harm to cotton crop

Rains cause no major harm to cotton crop

The first round of heavy rains in cotton belts of Sindh and Punjab has ended without inflicting any sizeable damage to cotton crop. Field reports indicate overall better impact of recent rains on cotton crop as more than 90 percent crop is in plant develo
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rains cause no major harm to cotton crop

Rains cause no major harm to cotton crop

The first round of heavy rains in cotton belts of Sindh and Punjab has ended without inflicting any sizeable damage to cotton crop. Field reports indicate overall better impact of recent rains on cotton crop as more than 90 percent crop is in plant develo
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Quacks victimising innocent people

Quacks victimising innocent people

Citizens are falling victim to quackery throughout the district owing to the negligence of health officials, according to a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Sunday. The quacks had set up clinics in every city bazaar, street and almost
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tremor shakes parts of NWFP

Tremor shakes parts of NWFP

A tremor on Sunday shook parts of North West Frontier Province including areas ruined by the October 2005 killer earthquake, officials said. People in the provincial capital Peshawar, Swat, Shangla, Batagram and Mansehra districts felt the earthquake earl
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tremor shakes parts of NWFP

Tremor shakes parts of NWFP

A tremor on Sunday shook parts of North West Frontier Province including areas ruined by the October 2005 killer earthquake, officials said. People in the provincial capital Peshawar, Swat, Shangla, Batagram and Mansehra districts felt the earthquake earl
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
'Physical fitness, mental health essential for cultural uplift'

'Physical fitness, mental health essential for cultural uplift'

Punjab Governor Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) has said that physical fitness and mental health are essential ingredients for making positive contributions towards socio-economic and cultural development of the country.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lahore stocks gain 1.09 percent

Lahore stocks gain 1.09 percent

The share market ended higher with 1.09 percent gain during the past week, despite tension in the federal capital, due to the Lal Masjid episode, which finally ended with killing of Ghazi Abdul Rasheed along with other inmates.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Lahore stocks gain 1.09 percent

Lahore stocks gain 1.09 percent

The share market ended higher with 1.09 percent gain during the past week, despite tension in the federal capital, due to the Lal Masjid episode, which finally ended with killing of Ghazi Abdul Rasheed along with other inmates.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf may postpone elections, says Benazir

Musharraf may postpone elections, says Benazir

PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto (BB) on Sunday apprehended that President Pervez Musharraf might use the Lal Masjid incident as a pretext to postpone elections and warned that if it happened the consequences would be "very negative" for the country.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf may postpone elections, says Benazir

Musharraf may postpone elections, says Benazir

PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto (BB) on Sunday apprehended that President Pervez Musharraf might use the Lal Masjid incident as a pretext to postpone elections and warned that if it happened the consequences would be "very negative" for the country.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Local Taliban scrap peace accord with government

Local Taliban scrap peace accord with government

Pro-Taliban militants said on Sunday that they had scrapped a controversial peace accord reached with the government last year. "We are ending the agreement today," the Taliban Shoora (Taliban Council) said in pamphlets distributed in Miranshah.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Local Taliban scrap peace accord with government

Local Taliban scrap peace accord with government

Pro-Taliban militants said on Sunday that they had scrapped a controversial peace accord reached with the government last year. "We are ending the agreement today," the Taliban Shoora (Taliban Council) said in pamphlets distributed in Miranshah.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market stood at Rs 54.61 billion on Friday, July 13, as compared to Rs 54.58 billion a week ago. The rates declined by 50 bps to settle at 11.5 percent against 12 percent of previous Friday
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market stood at Rs 54.61 billion on Friday, July 13, as compared to Rs 54.58 billion a week ago. The rates declined by 50 bps to settle at 11.5 percent against 12 percent of previous Friday
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market stood at Rs 54.61 billion on Friday, July 13, as compared to Rs 54.58 billion a week ago. The rates declined by 50 bps to settle at 11.5 percent against 12 percent of previous Friday
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

CFS rates decline to 11.5 percent

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) on Karachi share market stood at Rs 54.61 billion on Friday, July 13, as compared to Rs 54.58 billion a week ago. The rates declined by 50 bps to settle at 11.5 percent against 12 percent of previous Friday
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KSE stays bullish

KSE stays bullish

The share market during last week ending on July 15, 2007, kept up its uptrend setting new records for the third consecutive week as the KSE-100 index rose to fresh high level of 14,202.23 points with a net gain of 216.34 points.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KSE stays bullish

KSE stays bullish

The share market during last week ending on July 15, 2007, kept up its uptrend setting new records for the third consecutive week as the KSE-100 index rose to fresh high level of 14,202.23 points with a net gain of 216.34 points.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KSE stays bullish

KSE stays bullish

The share market during last week ending on July 15, 2007, kept up its uptrend setting new records for the third consecutive week as the KSE-100 index rose to fresh high level of 14,202.23 points with a net gain of 216.34 points.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Steel industry rejects three new taxes

Steel industry rejects three new taxes

The steel industry has rejected three new taxes--20 percent sales tax deduction, 3.5 percent income tax, and 1 percent excise duty on the sale of finished products to non-corporate sector--and demanded of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) review of its p
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Steel industry rejects three new taxes

Steel industry rejects three new taxes

The steel industry has rejected three new taxes--20 percent sales tax deduction, 3.5 percent income tax, and 1 percent excise duty on the sale of finished products to non-corporate sector--and demanded of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) review of its p
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Steel industry rejects three new taxes

Steel industry rejects three new taxes

The steel industry has rejected three new taxes--20 percent sales tax deduction, 3.5 percent income tax, and 1 percent excise duty on the sale of finished products to non-corporate sector--and demanded of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) review of its p
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus euro

THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus euro

The rupee managed to hold on to its current levels against dollar in the interbank market during the week ended on July 14, 2007. In the interbank market, the rupee rose by four paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 60.36 and 60.37, dealers said.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus euro

THE RUPEE: sharp fall versus euro

The rupee managed to hold on to its current levels against dollar in the interbank market during the week ended on July 14, 2007. In the interbank market, the rupee rose by four paisa against dollar for buying and selling at 60.36 and 60.37, dealers said.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Denial of justice gives birth to anarchy: CJP

Denial of justice gives birth to anarchy: CJP

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that breakdown of institutions leads to instability and disruption of the society, while denial of justice spreads anarchy, violence and destruction.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Denial of justice gives birth to anarchy: CJP

Denial of justice gives birth to anarchy: CJP

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that breakdown of institutions leads to instability and disruption of the society, while denial of justice spreads anarchy, violence and destruction.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Oil prices kept unchanged

Oil prices kept unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Sunday notified the maximum ex-depot sale prices of Motor Spirit, HOBC, Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil, effective from July 16, will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Oil prices kept unchanged

Oil prices kept unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Sunday notified the maximum ex-depot sale prices of Motor Spirit, HOBC, Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil, effective from July 16, will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Oil prices kept unchanged

Oil prices kept unchanged

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Sunday notified the maximum ex-depot sale prices of Motor Spirit, HOBC, Kerosene Oil and Light Diesel Oil, effective from July 16, will remain unchanged.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
US backing crackdown in tribal area

US backing crackdown in tribal area

The United States is fully backing a Pakistani military crackdown on hotbeds of al Qaeda and Taliban activity amid mounting concern over terrorism, President George W Bush's national security adviser said on Sunday.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
US backing crackdown in tribal area

US backing crackdown in tribal area

The United States is fully backing a Pakistani military crackdown on hotbeds of al Qaeda and Taliban activity amid mounting concern over terrorism, President George W Bush's national security adviser said on Sunday.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it''s neglected

Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it''s neglected

Renowned spinner and a leader of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Shaikh Maqbool Ahmed who is father of FPCCI President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh has said that organisation would protest if government neglected spinning sector in the upcoming tra
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it's neglected

Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it's neglected

Renowned spinner and a leader of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Shaikh Maqbool Ahmed who is father of FPCCI President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh has said that organisation would protest if government neglected spinning sector in the upcoming tra
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it's neglected

Trade policy: Aptma to launch protest if it's neglected

Renowned spinner and a leader of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Shaikh Maqbool Ahmed who is father of FPCCI President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh has said that organisation would protest if government neglected spinning sector in the upcoming tra
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Kashmir may be symbol of cooperation: Manmohan

Kashmir may be symbol of cooperation: Manmohan

The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said on Sunday the divided region of Kashmir could become a symbol of India-Pakistan co-operation, and talks to end 60 yearrs of conflict would continue Manmohan Singh restated his position that "borders cannot
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Kashmir may be symbol of cooperation: Manmohan

Kashmir may be symbol of cooperation: Manmohan

The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said on Sunday the divided region of Kashmir could become a symbol of India-Pakistan co-operation, and talks to end 60 yearrs of conflict would continue Manmohan Singh restated his position that "borders cannot
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has ruled that while the introduction of the procedure of swift clearance is commendable, the importer or his agent has a right to be present at the time of examination, or re-examination, of the goods
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has ruled that while the introduction of the procedure of swift clearance is commendable, the importer or his agent has a right to be present at the time of examination, or re-examination, of the goods
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Importer can be present at goods examination: FTO

Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has ruled that while the introduction of the procedure of swift clearance is commendable, the importer or his agent has a right to be present at the time of examination, or re-examination, of the goods
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

The passengers travelling to India by Samjhota Express can now reserve their seats 30-day in advance at all the Online Computerised Reservation Offices of Pakistan Railways for the Lahore-Wagah sector.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

The passengers travelling to India by Samjhota Express can now reserve their seats 30-day in advance at all the Online Computerised Reservation Offices of Pakistan Railways for the Lahore-Wagah sector.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

Advance booking facility for Samjhota Express starts

The passengers travelling to India by Samjhota Express can now reserve their seats 30-day in advance at all the Online Computerised Reservation Offices of Pakistan Railways for the Lahore-Wagah sector.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SITUATIONER: a trap was laid, with fresh bait?

SITUATIONER: a trap was laid, with fresh bait?

Had President General Musharraf set a trap for himself and had walked straight into it? An answer to this question could be a simple `yes' or`no' or both. But, there's no denying the fact that he's in an extremely unpleasant situation.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
SITUATIONER: a trap was laid, with fresh bait?

SITUATIONER: a trap was laid, with fresh bait?

Had President General Musharraf set a trap for himself and had walked straight into it? An answer to this question could be a simple `yes' or`no' or both. But, there's no denying the fact that he's in an extremely unpleasant situation.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Political agents transferred

Political agents transferred

The government on Sunday announced transfers of Political Agents of North Waziristan and Bajur, and District Co-ordination Officer of Buner. According to a private TV channel, Bajur Political Agent Shakeel Qadir had failed to check attacks on govt officia
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Political agents transferred

Political agents transferred

The government on Sunday announced transfers of Political Agents of North Waziristan and Bajur, and District Co-ordination Officer of Buner. According to a private TV channel, Bajur Political Agent Shakeel Qadir had failed to check attacks on govt officia
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Over 40 killed in Swat and Dera Ismail Khan suicide attacks

Over 40 killed in Swat and Dera Ismail Khan suicide attacks

Over forty people were killed in North West Frontier Province on Sunday in a surge of militant violence, which officials said could be aimed at avenging the commando assault on Lal Masjid. Early, 14 people, 11 of them paramilitary soldiers, were killed in
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Over 40 killed in Swat and Dera Ismail Khan suicide attacks

Over 40 killed in Swat and Dera Ismail Khan suicide attacks

Over forty people were killed in North West Frontier Province on Sunday in a surge of militant violence, which officials said could be aimed at avenging the commando assault on Lal Masjid. Early, 14 people, 11 of them paramilitary soldiers, were killed in
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (July 15, 2007).
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 09 to 14, 2007).

Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Ferrer demolishes Almagro to win Swedish Open

Ferrer demolishes Almagro to win Swedish Open

David Ferrer outclassed his Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro in the Swedish Open final on Sunday, winning 6-1 6-2 to clinch his fourth career title. It was the second seed's third win over Almagro in as many meetings but the first on clay. Last year, Fe
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Tendulkar feeling good ahead of Tests

Tendulkar feeling good ahead of Tests

Sachin Tendulkar said he felt both very good and relieved after warming up for next week's first Test at Lord's with 171 against England Lions. The 63rd first-class hundred from the batsman nicknamed the 'Little Master' revived India from the depths of 14
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Amir Khan clinches Commonwealth title

Amir Khan clinches Commonwealth title

Amir Khan climbed off the canvas to keep his unbeaten record intact and win the Commonwealth lightweight title at the end of eight rounds at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday. The undefeated Englishman overcame his biggest scare yet of his 13-fight profe
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Broad called up by England for India opener

Broad called up by England for India opener

Uncapped pace bowler Stuart Broad was called up Sunday into England's 13-man squad for the first Test against India starting at Lord's on Thursday. Broad, 21, was included after fast bowler Stephen Harmison was rated "extremely doubtful" on Saturday for t
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Copa America: Mexico beat Uruguay 3-1 for third place

Copa America: Mexico beat Uruguay 3-1 for third place

Mexico defeated Uruguay 3-1 here Saturday to claim third place in the 42nd edition of the Copa America. After falling behind to a 22nd-minute strike by Sebasian Abreu, Mexico responded with Cuauhtemoc Blanco's penalty in the 38th and goals from Omar Bravo
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in friendly

Chelsea beat Club America 2-1 in friendly

Chelsea had goals from captain John Terry and new signing Florent Malouda as the English Premiership club kicked off a pre-season US tour with a 2-1 victory over Club America of Mexico on Saturday. Terry headed home the winner in the 83rd minute after Mal
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Sampras lauded with Hall of Fame honour

Sampras lauded with Hall of Fame honour

American legend Pete Sampras, who captured a record 14 Grand Slam singles titles, was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame here on Saturday.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Battling Bahrain stun South Korea in Asian Cup

Battling Bahrain stun South Korea in Asian Cup

South Korea suffered a shock 2-1 loss at the hands of Bahrain on Sunday to leave their Asian Cup dreams in tatters. After Kim Do-heon gave Korea an early lead, Bahrain got back on level terms just before the break through Salman Isa Ghuloom. Worse was to
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Mickelson survives fright to stay one shot ahead of Havret

Mickelson survives fright to stay one shot ahead of Havret

Phil Mickelson survived a scare at the ninth hole to maintain his one-strokelead midway through the Scottish Open final round on Sunday. The left-handed American was 14 under through nine holes, one ahead of playing partner Gregory Havret of France on a w
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Manchester United unleash new talent in Asia

Manchester United unleash new talent in Asia

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to unleash almost 40 million pounds of new talent when Manchester United begin their pre-season tour of Asia in Tokyo on Monday. Two years after their last visit to the region, United return as English Premiership champions for
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Mathieu scrapes past Seppi to win Swiss Open

Mathieu scrapes past Seppi to win Swiss Open

French fifth seed Paul-Henri Mathieu overcame blistering temperatures and a dogged opponent to secure his fourth career title at the Swiss Open on Sunday. The world number 28 had to twice come from behind against Italian world number 111 Andreas Seppi in
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Aoyama wins 250cc German Grand Prix

Aoyama wins 250cc German Grand Prix

Japanese rider Hiroshi Aoyama of KTM won the 250cc category of the German motorcycling Grand Prix here on Sunday ahead of Finland's Mika Kallio and Alex De Angelis of San Marino. Aprilia's De Angelis, still looking for his first success this season, had t
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan may pick new coach today

Pakistan may pick new coach today

The Pakistan Cricket Board is expected Monday to select an Australian coach to succeed Bob Woolmer, who died during his team's failed World Cup campaign in the Caribbean in March.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Rasmussen takes stage and yellow jersey

Rasmussen takes stage and yellow jersey

Michael Rasmussen took the overall leader's yellow jersey with a commanding victory in the eighth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday. Rasmussen, winner of the polka-dot climbers' jersey in the last two Tours, beat Spaniard Iban Mayo of the Saunier-Duva
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Betel nut cancer link takes buzz out of Taiwan tradition

Betel nut cancer link takes buzz out of Taiwan tradition

For centuries, hundreds of millions of people across Asia, from Pakistan to Palau, have chewed the spicy date-like fruit of the betel palm for a quick buzz. Then four years ago, a World Health Organisation study found that chewing betel nuts can cause ora
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Cows that burp less may reduce global warming

Cows that burp less may reduce global warming

Manners aside, getting cows to burp less can help reduce global warming. Using modern plant-breeding methods to find new diets for cows that make them belch less is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists said on Monday.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Cadbury sued over "all natural" Snapple drinks

Cadbury sued over "all natural" Snapple drinks

A New York man sued Cadbury Schweppes Plc on Friday, accusing the company of mislabelling certain products, including its Snapple juice and tea drinks, as "all natural" when they were not. British-based Cadbury is the world's largest confectionery company
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Pop stars rock around the world for climate change

Pop stars rock around the world for climate change

Pop stars, politicians and Hollywood celebrities drummed home the dangers of global warming in a series of Live Earth concerts spanning the globe and urging people to go green.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Mass awareness against HIV underlined

Mass awareness against HIV underlined

Hyderabad City is also posed to threat of HIV/AIDS after detecting 10 persons of HIV positive by the health volunteers of Behtar Kal Programme, a health project jointly launched by the Federal Health Ministry and Marie Stopes Society in coordination of Si
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: moles delay ageing process

HEALTH UPDATE: moles delay ageing process

The more moles a person has, the more likely their DNA has properties that help slow ageing, according to a UK study of 1,800 twins. People with more than 100 moles had longer telomeres than people with fewer than 25 moles, the study found.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: Indian boffins to fight wrinkles with camels' milk

HEALTH UPDATE: Indian boffins to fight wrinkles with camels' milk

Indian scientists are hoping to turn camels' milk into a skin-care product that would wipe away wrinkles and lighten the complexion, a report said July 9. The government's team of camel researchers, which has already pioneered such products as camel milk
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
Saft's Tadiran Batteries gets BAE project

Saft's Tadiran Batteries gets BAE project

Israel's Tadiran Batteries Ltd, part of Saft Group SA , said on Sunday it had been selected by BAE Systems to supply its lithium batteries for a project with the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Published 16 Jul, 2007 12:00am
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