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Print - 2007-09-07
Bungling British burglar leaves graffiti giveaway

Bungling British burglar leaves graffiti giveaway

A bungling burglar left police a giveaway clue to his identity, scrawling graffiti which revealed his name on a wall after ransacking a campsite in north-west England, police said Thursday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two candidates head-to-head in Guatemala polls

Two candidates head-to-head in Guatemala polls

Right-wing former Guatemalan General Otto Perez Molina and center-left presidential candidate Alvaro Colom are in a dead heat heading into Sunday's election, according to a poll released on Wednesday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Militant Somali Islamist at Eritrea talks

Militant Somali Islamist at Eritrea talks

Militant Somali Islamist leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, in hiding since a war drove his sharia courts movement out of south Somalia at the end of 2006, appeared on Thursday at an opposition conference in Eritrea.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Taiwan's Chen blasts China for blocking UN bid

Taiwan's Chen blasts China for blocking UN bid

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian on Thursday blasted China for blocking its bid to join the United Nations, after Beijing and Washington voiced concerns over a planned referendum on UN membership.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Japan and North Korea stay on talking terms

Japan and North Korea stay on talking terms

Japan and North Korea wrapped up a rare meeting Thursday without a breakthrough in an emotional row over kidnappings, but they pledged to keep talking amid small signs of hope between the arch-rivals.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Germany hunting 10 more suspects in bomb plot

Germany hunting 10 more suspects in bomb plot

German police have launched an international hunt for 10 accomplices of the three men held over a foiled Islamist plot to blow up airports and US installations in Germany, a top official said Thursday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Six Palestinians killed

Six Palestinians killed

The Israeli army killed six armed Palestinians Thursday in the Gaza Strip as they were approaching a military position intending to launch an attack, an Israeli army officer said.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
EU condemns rights violations in Myanmar

EU condemns rights violations in Myanmar

The European Commission on Thursday called human rights violations in Myanmar a scandal and said its military government was a threat to the Southeast Asian region. But the EU executive said isolating Myanmar was not the way to encourage change.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Bangladesh's lone 24-hour news channel shut down

Bangladesh's lone 24-hour news channel shut down

Bangladesh's emergency government Thursday shut down the country's only 24-hour private news channel, officials said, just weeks after it was warned against airing "provocative" news during last month's nation-wide student unrest.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indonesia and Russia sign arms pact

Indonesia and Russia sign arms pact

Indonesia and Russia inked a billion-dollar arms deal Thursday during a visit by President Vladimir Putin that will see the world's fourth most populous nation snare a range of Moscow-financed hardware. Under the agreement, Russia is providing a line of c
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Apec rift over climate change debate

Apec rift over climate change debate

Leaders at an Asia-Pacific summit appeared deadlocked on Thursday over what their "Sydney Declaration" on climate change and cutting greenhouse gas emissions should say.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Superstar tenor Pavarotti dies at 71

Superstar tenor Pavarotti dies at 71

Legendary Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti, whose titanic voice and charisma brought opera to the masses, died of cancer on Thursday aged 71. "There were tenors, and then there was Pavarotti," said Italian film director Franco Zeffirelli.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Algeria suicide attack kills 10

Algeria suicide attack kills 10

Ten people were killed and 23 injured in Algeria Thursday in a suicide bombing apparently aimed at President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, local security sources said. The bomber was part of the crowd awaiting a visit by the head of state in the eastern city of B
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Richard Boucher calls for Nato flexibility in Afghanistan

Richard Boucher calls for Nato flexibility in Afghanistan

A senior US official on Thursday called here for Nato nations to show flexibility with troop deployments in Afghanistan, as Germany looked set to rebuff calls to send troops to the violence-hit south.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Darfur peace talks set for October 27 in Libya

Darfur peace talks set for October 27 in Libya

Sudan's government and rebel groups will start talks on October 27 in Libya to push for peace in violence-torn Darfur before 26,000 peacekeepers deploy there, the United Nations and Khartoum announced on Thursday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US air strike in Baghdad kills 14

US air strike in Baghdad kills 14

US airstrikes on a Shia neighbourhood in Baghdad overnight killed at least 14 people including one woman and destroyed 11 houses, Iraqi police and residents said on Thursday. The US military said US special forces called in the strikes after coming under
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
China's reservations over India-US nuclear deal

China's reservations over India-US nuclear deal

China said on Thursday there were "different views" about a nuclear power pact between the United States and India and called for such deals to stay in line with international safeguards - but left its own stance ambiguous.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Iran accuses US of backing Kurdish rebels

Iran accuses US of backing Kurdish rebels

A senior Iranian official accused the United States on Thursday of supporting Kurdish separatist rebels operating in western border areas, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Iran has deal on nuclear plant, Russia denies

Iran has deal on nuclear plant, Russia denies

Iran said on Thursday it had agreed a timetable with Russia for the start-up of the Islamic state's first nuclear power plant, but an official in Moscow said negotiations with Tehran were still under way.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Euro steadies in London

Euro steadies in London

The euro steadied versus the yen on Thursday after the European Central Bank held rates at 4 percent as expected, as the market awaited a post-decision news conference with ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sterling slips against majors

Sterling slips against majors

Sterling fell from an earlier 4-week high versus a basket of currencies on Thursday after the Bank of England broke with tradition and issued a statement despite holding interest rates at 5.75 percent as expected.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Indian rupee climbs

Indian rupee climbs

The Indian rupee shook off a weak start to rise smartly on Thursday, with sentiment boosted by gains in the stock market and expectations that overseas investors would keep pouring funds into a fast-growing economy.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Crossover index little changed

Crossover index little changed

The closely watched iTraxx Crossover index was little changed late on Thursday, as stocks rose, interest rates stayed on hold and US data showed the economy was weathering the subprime storm, but credit markets remained nervy.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Crossover index little changed

Crossover index little changed

The closely watched iTraxx Crossover index was little changed late on Thursday, as stocks rose, interest rates stayed on hold and US data showed the economy was weathering the subprime storm, but credit markets remained nervy.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US Stocks: Thursday mid-afternoon trade

US Stocks: Thursday mid-afternoon trade

US stocks rose on Thursday, helped by an upbeat earnings outlook and favourable news in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, while economic data eased worries about a possible recession.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Thai shares sag

Thai shares sag

Thai share prices closed 0.57 percent lower on Thursday as investors locked in profits in banking and energy stocks, dealers said. They said the market was also sluggish due to a lack of fresh leads, bucking a firm regional market.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian shares close firmer

Malaysian shares close firmer

Malaysian share prices closed up slightly Thursday with property stocks soaring on expectations the government will introduce incentives for the sector in its budget for 2008, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) closed up 0.92 points to
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Seoul shares gain

Seoul shares gain

Seoul shares gained on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as retailers such as Lotte Shopping rallied after strong consumer sentiment and department store sales data reinforced optimism about the economy.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
FTSE rises after rate verdicts

FTSE rises after rate verdicts

Britain's leading shares ended up on Thursday during a choppy trading session as both the Bank of England (BoE) and the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates steady. The FTSE 100 closed 42.6 points, or 0.7 percent higher at 6,313.3 after hitting a low of
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
New York cotton futures marginally down

New York cotton futures marginally down

Cotton futures settled marginally softer Thursday on speculative sales after an early short-covering spree petered out, and brokers said the market may hold in a band until release of a government crop report next week.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Senegal cotton firm sees survival via fair trade

Senegal cotton firm sees survival via fair trade

Senegal's cotton company Sodefitex hopes to weather depressed market prices by driving up yields and expanding its new "fair trade" sector to give farmers a better deal, its director said.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
London coffee and cocoa rise

London coffee and cocoa rise

London coffee futures rose to their highest in three weeks on Thursday as speculative buyers created fresh momentum in technical trade, while sugar futures languished near 26-month lows, pressured by hefty supply. Speculative activity was also seen in coc
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Oil rises $76 on US stock draw

Oil rises $76 on US stock draw

Oil rose to over $76 a barrel on Thursday on rising tensions between Syria and Israel and a drop in US gasoline and crude inventories. US crude settled up 57 cents to $76.30 a barrel after profit-taking erased an earlier rise up to $77.43, near the all ti
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Most metals ascend

Most metals ascend

Copper rose almost 2 percent on Thursday, helped by stabilising equity markets while mining shares rose on fresh talk of a big merger, analysts said. Copper futures at the London Metal Exchange, often considered a gauge of the real economy, ended the offi
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
India extends deadline for white sugar exports

India extends deadline for white sugar exports

The Indian government has extended a deadline for exports of white sugar by a year against imports of raws by mills, senior industry officials said on Thursday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
European gold hits four-month high

European gold hits four-month high

Gold surged to a four-month high on Thursday, boosted by good physical demand, technical buying and firm energy prices, analysts said. But dealers remained cautious in chasing prices too actively above key chart levels and ahead of the release of closely
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat lower

US MIDDAY: wheat lower

Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were called to open 15 to 20 cents per bushel lower on Thursday in a profit-taking setback from this week's bull run to all-time highs, traders said.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn weakens

US MIDDAY: corn weakens

Chicago Board of Trade corn was under pressure early on Thursday due to the profit-taking setback in wheat and a big US crop estimate by a closely watched private analytical firm, traders said.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

US MIDDAY: soyabeans fall

Soyabean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade fell early on Thursday, taking their cue from wheat - the market leader, traders said. For the past week, most of the moves in Chicago commodities have been linked to the volatile wheat market, rising and fal
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper futures down

US MIDDAY: copper futures down

US copper futures bounced on either side of unchanged before eventually turning lower in early business Thursday, with the volatility due to swings in US equity prices, traders said. "We continue to be at the whim of what the stock market does," said one
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold shoots over $700 an ounce

US MIDDAY: gold shoots over $700 an ounce

US gold futures prices rose above a key psychological target of $700 an ounce to a four-month high early on Thursday as funds renewed their buying ahead of expectations for a weak US employment report on Friday, traders said.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Heavy downpour lashes Lahore

Heavy downpour lashes Lahore

Heavy downpour lashed the provincial metropolis on Thursday, making the weather pleasant but created problems for motorists and residents of low-lying areas. Local met office recorded 32 mm rain at the airport and 28 mm in the city. The maximum temperatur
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Defence Day celebrated with renewed pledge

Defence Day celebrated with renewed pledge

The 42nd Defence Day of Pakistan was celebrated on Thursday with renewed pledge to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the motherland, no matter what the cost. The Day dawned with prayers in all mosques of the country and Army Units, Naval
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Nazim lauds developmental works in Attock

Nazim lauds developmental works in Attock

District Nazim Attock Major Tahir Sadiq (Retd) said that record development works has been completed during the last 5 years in Attock district and billion of rupees have been spent on electrification, provision of clean drinking water, carpeting of roads
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Blackmarketing in Ramazan

Blackmarketing in Ramazan

The Federal Cabinet recently announced Ramazan-2007 package, to be provisioned to the people of Pakistan throughout the country by a network of 3,400 utility stores for which the government will bear the subsidy upto Rs 1,490 million.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
May 12 mayhem and terrorism in Frontier

May 12 mayhem and terrorism in Frontier

The May 12 Mayhem in Karachi was certainly deplorable: killing by rival political parties' workers deserve to be condemned in the strongest terms. And so is the terrorism in parts of frontier province against our troops and innocent civilians. But one is
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
When US Air Force lost track of nuclear warheads

When US Air Force lost track of nuclear warheads

Western Nations often oppose the idea of Third world nations acquiring Nuclear weapons or Nuclear Technology on the grounds of Nuclear safety ie, does the nation trying to acquire Nuclear Weapons or Technology is a responsible nation or not? Does it have
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Legislative Brief: curbing the illegal practices in human organ trade-I

Legislative Brief: curbing the illegal practices in human organ trade-I

The government promulgated the Transplantation of Human and Tissues Ordinance 2007, on September 3, 2007. Meanwhile, the process of legislation in the National Assembly will continue and the relevant standing committee will carry forward its process.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Needed action not words

Needed action not words

Encouraged by the World Bank, the government seems to be getting more serious about the threat of various forms of environmental pollution endangering public health, though it is still rather tardy in dealing with the situation.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Reforming the FBR

Reforming the FBR

Reforming the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with a view to maximising tax receipts is one of the major policy initiatives of the present government. This strategy is being implemented in the country through very close co-operation with the World Bank.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Hilal-e-Istqlal hoisted

Hilal-e-Istqlal hoisted

Mian Amir Mahmood District Nazim in a ceremony here on Thursday hoisted 'Hilal-e-Istqlal at Jinnah Hall. Hilal-e-Istqlal was conferred upon the City of Lahore in 1965 war. District Nazim on the occasion appreciated the services of country's armed forces f
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Courts timings in Ramazan

Courts timings in Ramazan

The Lahore High Court chief justice has announced the office timings in Ramazan. A court notification said its benches would work from 8.00am to 1.00pm while on Fridays the courts and offices from 8.00am to 12.00 noon. Subordinate courts will work from 8a
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Achievements of Wapda's former chairman lauded

Achievements of Wapda's former chairman lauded

Former (Wapda) chairman Tariq Hamid has said that the authority could be further valued for its contribution in the national development if it comes up to the expectations of its consumers. He said this, while addressing a farewell function arranged in hi
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Samsung launches new air compressors

Samsung launches new air compressors

The world's leading manufacturer of compressed air and gas systems, Samsung Techwin recently launched its new series of centrifugal and turbo air compressors in Pakistan. The launching ceremony of the new product line was held at venues in Lahore and Kara
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Two deputy directors, accountant arrested

Two deputy directors, accountant arrested

The anti-corruption establishment in Punjab has arrested two deputy directors of department of livestock and dairy development, Sargodha after being found guilty of embezzling salaries and TA/DA of employees worth Rs 676,400 on Thursday.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Vision-2007' opens today

'Vision-2007' opens today

Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed will open the three-day international trade fair 'Vision-2007' at Convention Centre on Friday. The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has organised the fair to help the local industrialist
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Wapda told to complete electrification schemes in NWFP

Wapda told to complete electrification schemes in NWFP

Federal Minister for Political Affairs and president of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) NWFP, Engr Amir Muqam has directed the Wapda authorities to forthwith complete electrification schemes launched in NWFP. The federal minister issued these directives whil
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Education sector inputs yielding results

Education sector inputs yielding results

Liberal spendings for education sector development are yielding encouraging results, fast improving literacy atop. District Naib Nazim Muhammad Yousuf Kasailia said on Thursday while talking to journalists. "Incumbent government has increased education bu
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
DDC approves 12 schemes costing Rs 19.7 million

DDC approves 12 schemes costing Rs 19.7 million

District Development Committee (DDC) has approved 12 schemes estimated to cost Rs 19.7 million, said District Coordination Officer (DCO), Hameedullah Khan, on Thursday. He said Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has been striving sincerely to provide b
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Call to reduce prices in Ramazan

Call to reduce prices in Ramazan

District Officer Revenue (DOR) Vehari on Thursday called upon traders to keep prices of consumer items stable, especially during the oncoming holy month of Ramazan. Talking to traders' representatives, DOR Zahid Salim Gondal said, "Ramazan is the holy mon
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers observe complete strike in Multan

Lawyers observe complete strike in Multan

As per decision of national action committee (NAC), more than 8,000 lawyers of Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions on Thursday observed complete strike and boycotted their professional duties. They wore black armbands and hoisted black flags atop of thei
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Kissan board urges government to protect farmers' interest

Kissan board urges government to protect farmers' interest

The President, Kissan Board Pakistan, Sardar Zafar Hussain Khan has urged the government to protect the interests of hundred of thousands of farmers as well as of sugar mills owners. In a statement issued on Thursday he said the government should strictly
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Special transmission for cancer patients

Special transmission for cancer patients

The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (SKMCH) and a private television channel are organising a three-hour special transmission for the benefit of deserving cancer patients.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Smeda's joint venture with GTZ lauded

Smeda's joint venture with GTZ lauded

Pakistan Jute Mills Association (PJMA) has lauded the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) for implementing industrial energy efficiency programmes and conducting energy audits for ultimate productivity improvement in collaboration wi
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sitara Chemicals earns Rs 373.039 million profit

Sitara Chemicals earns Rs 373.039 million profit

Sitara Chemical Industries Limited has posted Rs 373.039 million as profit after tax, translating an earning per share of Rs 20.11 in the year ending June 30 as compared to Rs 266.512 million PAT and Rs 14.36 EPS in the corresponding period in 2006 financ
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sitara Chemicals earns Rs 373.039 million profit

Sitara Chemicals earns Rs 373.039 million profit

Sitara Chemical Industries Limited has posted Rs 373.039 million as profit after tax, translating an earning per share of Rs 20.11 in the year ending June 30 as compared to Rs 266.512 million PAT and Rs 14.36 EPS in the corresponding period in 2006 financ
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan a high priority country for UK: BC director

Pakistan a high priority country for UK: BC director

Central and South Asia - with Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Iran and Uzbekistan - is a high priority region for the British government, and in this region, Pakistan is a high priority country, according to British Council Country D
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
CNG usage on rise in Pakistan

CNG usage on rise in Pakistan

The government has decided to promote CNG fuel across the country aimed to scale down petrol consumption. This was stated by Malik Khuda Baksh, Chairman CNG Stations Owners Association of Pakistan (CSOPA) while speaking at a joint press conference along w
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
NMC participants briefed about PIA performance

NMC participants briefed about PIA performance

Fifty-four participants of 87th National Management Course (NMC) from National School of Public Policy (NSPP) Lahore visited PIA Head Office Karachi on Thursday. The course participants were led by Chief Instructor NSPP Rahat-ul-Ain.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Training concludes

Training concludes

The 4th specialised training programme for the officers of excise and taxation department, Government of Sindh concluded at the National Institute of Management (NIM) here on Thursday. Senior officers participated in the course where Irfan Nadeem, Directo
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Seminar on Islamic Banking today

Seminar on Islamic Banking today

A seminar on "Islamic Banking and Investment (Progress & Potential)" will be held at Federation House on Friday. Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FPCCI) standing committee on Banking and Finance will organise the seminar in colla
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
State Life annual convention from September 9

State Life annual convention from September 9

The State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan is holding its three-day annual convention-2007 from September 9 to 11 at Bhurban, Murree. According to a press release issued here on Thursday, the Chairman State Life Kamal Afsar will inaugurate the conve
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Rs 39.111 million sales tax return scam detected

Rs 39.111 million sales tax return scam detected

Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Karachi has detected Rs 39.111 million in sales tax return and refund fraud cases in the month of August.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Supreme Court hears petitions against price hike

Supreme Court hears petitions against price hike

A seven-member full bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry heard three petitions filed against the price hike of petroleum products. These petitions were filed by Secretary General of PML(N) Iqbal Zafr Jhagra, Senato
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Seminar on migration reducing or inducing risk

Seminar on migration reducing or inducing risk

A seminar on "Migration: Reducing or Inducing Risk" will be organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here at UN Boulevard on September 10. The speakers of the seminar include Director (Policies) Planning Cell Zafar Mueen Nasir, Directo
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'1,000 flats for labourers at Northern Bypass'

'1,000 flats for labourers at Northern Bypass'

Sindh Minister for Labour, Transport, Cooperation, Industries and Commerce Muhammad Adil Siddiqui has informed the business community that the government is establishing 1,000 apartment for labourers at Northern Bypass.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Punjab chief minister to announce special package for clerks: APCA

Punjab chief minister to announce special package for clerks: APCA

Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Ellahi will announce a special package for the clerks for improving their service structure. The package would be announced in the Clerks' Convention to be held at Al-Hamra Hall in Lahore on September 9.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
300 milk chilling plants to be established

300 milk chilling plants to be established

The Food Ministry has finalised a five-year plan costing Rs 1.588 billion to establish 300 milk chilling plants to help farmers enhance the quality of their produce, sources said. It said that the project is designed to have a check on milk standards.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Soomro invited to attend CPA moot

Soomro invited to attend CPA moot

The Indian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) will discuss climate change and global warming as well as the procedure to improve oversight of government's environmental projects at its forthcoming conference at New Delhi.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
VOW relays live transmission to celebrate Defence Day

VOW relays live transmission to celebrate Defence Day

Voice of Women (VOW), the FM Radio station of the Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) relayed live transmission from 8am to 4pm on Thursday to celebrate Defence Day and to pay homage to the forces of Pakistan.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PRCS Fata chapter launched to help tribesmen in calamity

PRCS Fata chapter launched to help tribesmen in calamity

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Fata chapter, has been launched to help the tribesmen in the wake of any natural calamity and disastrous situation with its headquarter along with a warehouse in Peshawar.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Gallantry awards for policemen

Gallantry awards for policemen

Governor of Punjab Lieutenant General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) in a ceremony here on Thursday gave gallantry awards to policemen. He appreciated their services for the country and said that these policemen who were being awarded Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal and
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Sargodha Arts Council

Sargodha Arts Council

A new auditorium will be added to the Sargodha Arts Council, with a total cost of Rs 50 million, while Rs 5 million will be spent on this project during current fiscal year. Another Rs 25 million will be used to upgrade facilities at Faisalabad's Ustad Nu
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
PML-N to welcome all former members: Javed Hashmi

PML-N to welcome all former members: Javed Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday said that the party would welcome all those former PML-N members who wanted to come back at this defining moment between democracy and dictatorship.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Misappropriation of funds detected in 'Jafakash Aurat' project

Misappropriation of funds detected in 'Jafakash Aurat' project

Irregularities and misappropriation of funds has been found in Rs 39.785 million 'Jafakash Aurat', project under the National Fund for Advancement of Rural Women. Sources informed Business Recorder on Wednesday that Departmental Development Working
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Mehr Hayat elected chairman of Citrus Research

Mehr Hayat elected chairman of Citrus Research

The Board of Directors of Citrus Research and Development Company has unanimously elected Mehr Liaqat Hayat Lak as the board chairman. His election was held in the first meeting of the board of directors held here on Thursday with Punjab Agriculture Secre
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Discussion on new breed of writers in Sindhi literature held

Discussion on new breed of writers in Sindhi literature held

The Shah Abdul Latif Cultural Organisation arranged a look back at the new breed of writers in Sindhi literature. Noted Sindhi scholar Mahtab Akbar Rashid presided over the literary discussion, and said that mysticism permeated the contents of Sindhi, mai
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
'Scholarships being awarded purely on merit'

'Scholarships being awarded purely on merit'

The nation has great expectations from Pakistani scholars who are being sent abroad for higher education to polish their professional skills. Professor Dr Sohail H Naqvi, Executive Director Higher Education Commission (HEC) stated this while addressing th
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan playing vital role in war on terror: Kasuri

Pakistan playing vital role in war on terror: Kasuri

Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri on Thursday said despite facing difficulties Pakistan has been playing an important role in the war on terrorism in its national interest without any external pressure. In an interview with APP, he said: "Pakistan'
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Maliha opens Pakistani art exhibition

Maliha opens Pakistani art exhibition

Reflecting the winds of change in Indo-Pak relations, a month-long Pakistani Truck Art exhibition has been opened at an Indian restaurant in Mayfair.
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Seven killed in Kurram Agency clash

Seven killed in Kurram Agency clash

A bloody clash triggered over a land dispute in the central Kurram Agency continuing for the last six days between two rival tribes left seven persons dead and 25 injured. The Massozai and Para Chamkani tribes are engaged in bloody gun battle over a piece
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
Ban imposed on rallies and processions

Ban imposed on rallies and processions

District Nazim Vehari has imposed a ban on rallies and processions for 30 days, under section 144 of the CrPC. According to notification, there is prohibition on staging demonstrations, display of firearms, and dissemination of any information, which can
Published 07 Sep, 2007 12:00am
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