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Print - 2007-11-05
Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir Bhutto said Sunday that President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule would encourage extremists but refused to rule out power-sharing talks with him. "People say I had a deal but in fact I had a negotiation with General Musharraf for
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Migration major factor behind HIV/AIDS incidence

Migration major factor behind HIV/AIDS incidence

Population influx from rural to urban areas has emerged as one of the major contributory factors for HIV and AIDS incidence in the country, speakers said at the launching ceremony of Media Forum for HIV and AIDS Prevention.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
North Pole ice trips endangered, explorer says

North Pole ice trips endangered, explorer says

Trips over ice to the North Pole may be impossible in summer in just a decade or two because of global warming, one of the world's leading polar adventurers said.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
ICC team to leave Pakistan after emergency

ICC team to leave Pakistan after emergency

An International Cricket Council delegation, in Pakistan to look at the organisation of next year's Champions Trophy, has cut short its tour because of the imposition of a state of emergency. Delegation member Samiul Hasan told Reuters on Sunday the tour
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Last-hole drama as Cabrera wins Singapore Open

Last-hole drama as Cabrera wins Singapore Open

Angel Cabrera held off a charging Vijay Singh to win the Barclays Singapore Open on Sunday by a single stroke, with defending champion Adam Scott five off the pace in third.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pakistan and India brace for tense showdown

Pakistan and India brace for tense showdown

Distracted Pakistan begin another high-voltage tour of India amid tight security on Monday when the one-day international series between the two fallen former World Cup champions gets underway.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Masterful Calzaghe hands Kessler first defeat

Masterful Calzaghe hands Kessler first defeat

Welshman Joe Calzaghe produced a masterful display to beat Denmark's Mikkel Kessler on points in an absorbing world super-middleweight unification fight in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Davenport reaches another final on comeback trail

Davenport reaches another final on comeback trail

Unseeded American Lindsay Davenport outlasted Russian second seed Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 to reach the final of the WTA Bell Challenge and continue her storybook comeback on Saturday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Jankovic limbers up for last chance with Henin in Madrid

Jankovic limbers up for last chance with Henin in Madrid

Justine Henin and fatigue are the two obstacles Jelena Jankovic has to overcome if she is to crown an impressive season with victory at the end-of-season WTA Championships in Madrid next week.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Ronaldo returns to Milan squad

Ronaldo returns to Milan squad

Ronaldo has been included in AC Milan's squad for Tuesday's Champions League Group D match at Shakhtar Donetsk after three months out with injury. The Brazilian striker missed the start of the season because of niggling leg problem but is now ready to tak
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Japan's Sakata retains WBA flyweight title

Japan's Sakata retains WBA flyweight title

Japanese defending champion Takefumi Sakata drew with challenger Denkaosan Kaowichit of Thailand to retain the World Boxing Association flyweight title on Sunday. One judge counted it 115-112 for Denkaosan and the other 114-112 for Sakata, while the third
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Ueda flies to first US tour title with albatross

Ueda flies to first US tour title with albatross

Overnight co-leader Momoko Ueda shot a brilliant 66, including an albatross, to claim her first US LPGA Tour title by two strokes at the Mizuno Classic on Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
New Zealanders beaten in Test warm-up

New Zealanders beaten in Test warm-up

The touring New Zealanders slumped to an 85-run defeat in their final warm-up match before facing South Africa in two Test matches. They went down to South Africa A on the final day of a four-day match at Sedgars Park Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sri Lanka beaten in tour match

Sri Lanka beaten in tour match

Queensland staved off a Sri Lankan pace onslaught to hold on for a four-wicket victory on the final day of their three-day tour match at Allan Border Field here Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sevilla upset Real Madrid by 2-0

Sevilla upset Real Madrid by 2-0

Quickfire goals from midfielder Seydou Keita and striker Luis Fabiano earned Sevilla a 2-0 home victory over leaders Real Madrid in a pulsating Primera Liga match on Saturday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Pedrosa wins in Spain and is second in title race

Pedrosa wins in Spain and is second in title race

Spain's Dani Pedrosa snatched the runners-up spot in the MotoGP world championship with victory in the season-ending Valencia Grand Prix after rival Valentino Rossi had to retire because of a technical problem.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Hungry Mexico flood victims turn to looting

Hungry Mexico flood victims turn to looting

Rescue workers and police were out in force helping flood victims in southern Mexico, as food shortages sent hundreds of hungry people on a looting rampage at a shopping center. Around 80 percent of the Belgium-sized state of Tabasco was flooded after sev
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Thousands perched on rooftops in Mexico floods

Thousands perched on rooftops in Mexico floods

Thousands of people perched on roofs in southern Mexico on Saturday, desperate to be evacuated from flooding caused by heavy rains that has left most of Tabasco state under water and 800,000 people homeless.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Iran marks US embassy seizure, brushes off threats

Iran marks US embassy seizure, brushes off threats

Thousands of Iranians chanted "Death to America" and vowed not to yield to US pressure over Iran's nuclear programme at a demonstration on Sunday marking the 28th anniversary of the seizure of the American embassy.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
No compromise over Afghan mission: Japan opposition

No compromise over Afghan mission: Japan opposition

Japan's opposition warned Sunday that it has no plan to make any compromise over key legislation allowing the country to resume a refuelling support mission for US-led operations in Afghanistan.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Polls open in Guatemala's presidential run-off

Polls open in Guatemala's presidential run-off

Guatemalans voted Sunday in a run-off presidential election pitting a former general who wants the army to fight crime against a social democrat who has vowed to battle endemic poverty.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Iran students stage fresh protest

Iran students stage fresh protest

Dozens of Iranian students held their latest protest on Sunday calling for the release of three detained colleagues and shouting slogans against officials, the ISNA news agency reported.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Tigers chief vows to fight on after top aide killed

Tigers chief vows to fight on after top aide killed

The leader of Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers vowed Sunday to step up their campaign for independence following the killing of his political chief in an air strike by government forces. Velupillai Prabhakaran said they were determined to keep up the "liberation
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sarkozy heads to Chad in children case

Sarkozy heads to Chad in children case

French President Nicolas Sarkozy headed to Chad on Sunday to discuss 16 Europeans facing charges for trying to fly 103 African children to Europe, a presidential spokesman said, raising hopes some suspects could soon be freed.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Manufacturing of good quality homeopathic drugs emphasised

Manufacturing of good quality homeopathic drugs emphasised

Chairman Drug Quality Control, Homeopathic System of Medicine, National Council of Homeopathy, has exhorted the homeopathic doctors to use only quality medicines to discourage sub-standard products. He stated this in his presidential address at a seminar
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NDSP fails to achieve desired economic benefits: ADB report

NDSP fails to achieve desired economic benefits: ADB report

National Drainage Sector Project (NDSP) failed to achieve the desired economic benefits in Pakistan and could not be completed even after an extension by three to five years. This was disclosed in a report on the project, which was released by Asian Devel
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Message from President of Pakistan

Message from President of Pakistan

I congratulate National Insurance Company Limited for the bold and timely initiative of introducing very relevant innovative insurance products of terrorism cover for foreign travellers and industry in Pakistan and insurance products in the social sector
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

Message from Prime Minister of Pakistan

As a result of its prudent economic policies, Pakistan today, by the grace of Allah Almighty, is on the track of prosperity and development. It has been our endeavour to provide a conducive environment to our business, agricultural community and foreign i
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Message from Federal Minister for Commerce

Message from Federal Minister for Commerce

It has been a source of great satisfaction and privilege for me to participate in launching of innovative insurance products developed by National Insurance Company Limited.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Message from Secretary Commerce

Message from Secretary Commerce

Pakistan today, is on the path of prosperity and development as a result of the government's prudent fiscal management and innovative & consistent economic policies.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Innovative Products of NICL

Innovative Products of NICL

NICL's biggest challenge was to put together a worthwhile national scheme for Agriculture Crop insurance. From 1994 onwards many schemes were evolved by private and public sectors but not considered feasible by the Government as those fell short on most o
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 04, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (November 05, 2007).
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (November 04, 2007).
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 29 to November 03, 2007).

Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain said on Sunday that it was considering whether or not President General Pervez Musharraf's imposition of a state of emergency would impact London's aid to the former colony.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain considering impact of emergency on aid

Britain said on Sunday that it was considering whether or not President General Pervez Musharraf's imposition of a state of emergency would impact London's aid to the former colony.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
211 abducted soldiers freed

211 abducted soldiers freed

Taliban militants freed 211 Pakistani troops on Sunday after holding them captive since late August in a tribal region near the Afghan border, officials and the military said.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
211 abducted soldiers freed

211 abducted soldiers freed

Taliban militants freed 211 Pakistani troops on Sunday after holding them captive since late August in a tribal region near the Afghan border, officials and the military said.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted a four-member bench of the Supreme Court to hear cases from Monday according to a fresh cause list issued by the fixture branch. Earlier, the Supreme Court had notified to cancel all the hea
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

Chief Justice constitutes four-member Supreme Court bench to hear cases

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Abdul Hameed Dogar has constituted a four-member bench of the Supreme Court to hear cases from Monday according to a fresh cause list issued by the fixture branch. Earlier, the Supreme Court had notified to cancel all the hea
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

Sixteen more judges of Sindh, NWFP and Lahore high courts took oaths under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) here on Sunday. Now the total number of judges of all four high courts, who took oath under PCO rose to 43, while only five judges of Sup
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

More judges of high courts take oath under PCO

Sixteen more judges of Sindh, NWFP and Lahore high courts took oaths under the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) here on Sunday. Now the total number of judges of all four high courts, who took oath under PCO rose to 43, while only five judges of Sup
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FTA with Malaysia finalised

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FTA with Malaysia finalised

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
FTA with Malaysia finalised

FTA with Malaysia finalised

The long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia has been finalised which would be implemented from January 2008, after formal approval of the Cabinet, sources in Commerce Ministry told Business Recorder.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Program
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Program
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

Tax culture under TARP: World Bank asks FBR to conduct opinion poll

The World Bank (WB) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to conduct survey and take polls of businessmen, traders'' associations and medium/small taxpayers for obtaining impartial input on changed tax culture under Tax Administration Reform Progra
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
China expresses concern

China expresses concern

Pakistan's closest ally, China, expresses concern over Musharraf's move. "We are concerned about the situation in Pakistan, and believe the Pakistani government and people are capable of solving their problems," foreign ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao was
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
China expresses concern

China expresses concern

Pakistan's closest ally, China, expresses concern over Musharraf's move. "We are concerned about the situation in Pakistan, and believe the Pakistani government and people are capable of solving their problems," foreign ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao was
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Investors uneasy, not panicked

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf's move is expected to be limited.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Investors uneasy, not panicked

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf's move is expected to be limited.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Investors uneasy, not panicked

Investors uneasy, not panicked

The state of emergency may shake stocks and rattle creditors when markets open for business on Monday, but the economic fallout from President Pervez Musharraf''s move is expected to be limited.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US to review aid after emergency

US to review aid after emergency

The United States will have to review its financial aid to Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
US to review aid after emergency

US to review aid after emergency

The United States will have to review its financial aid to Pakistan after President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir won't rule out talks with Musharraf

Benazir Bhutto said Sunday that President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule would encourage extremists but refused to rule out power-sharing talks with him. "People say I had a deal but in fact I had a negotiation with General Musharraf for
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Pirates have released two South Korean-owned vessels held since May off Somalia in one of the world's most dangerous waterways, a regional maritime group said on Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Free medical camps set up in Chitral

Free medical camps set up in Chitral

Tanzeem Lil Sahil Wal Mehroom and Al-Khidmat Foundation have jointed free medical camps in different localities of Torkoh, a remote area in Chitral district.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Security tightened in Peshawar

Security tightened in Peshawar

Security has been put on high alert in provincial capital after declaration of emergency in the country to foil the nefarious designs of saboteurs and anti-state elements.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Rawal park attracts good number of visitors

Rawal park attracts good number of visitors

The Rawal lake view park has started attracting a large of people since its opening for general public a couple of months ago. People from different areas of the federal capital rush towards it, particularly at the weekends to enjoy their extra time here.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Musharraf: moderate who admires Napoleon and Nixon

Musharraf: moderate who admires Napoleon and Nixon

For an insight into why Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharraf wants to cling to power, his stated leadership models say it all - Napoleon Bonaparte and Richard Nixon. General has employed the French emperor's soldierly plain-speaking and the late US p
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sara made acting registrar of Supreme Court

Sara made acting registrar of Supreme Court

Ms Sara Saeed on Sunday formally took over the charge as acting registrar of the Supreme Court. According to an official notification Sara will hold the charge of the office till further orders, while Dr Faqir Hussain who was holding additional charge as
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Local cotton trading depicted an unknown pattern-both sellers and buyers did their respective jobs honestly,spot rate rose within days by Rs 75 to Rs 3025. Rates in ready to above Rs 3200 and Phutti in Sindh was quoted at Rs 1550 and Rs 1625 and in Punjab
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Lint prices rise to Rs 3225, spot rate gains Rs 25 at Rs 3975

Local cotton trading depicted an unknown pattern-both sellers and buyers did their respective jobs honestly,spot rate rose within days by Rs 75 to Rs 3025. Rates in ready to above Rs 3200 and Phutti in Sindh was quoted at Rs 1550 and Rs 1625 and in Punjab
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Quetta receives rain

Quetta receives rain

The provincial capital received intermittent rain on Sunday as the dark thick clouds were still hovering over the sky and the rain turned the weather pleasant. The Regional Met office has forecast cloudy weather for the valley and its surrounding areas du
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Facts on implications of emergency rule in Pakistan

Facts on implications of emergency rule in Pakistan

President Pervez Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule has far-reaching consequences for the judiciary, the media, elections due in January and Pakistanis in general.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
HEC introduces new programme for promoting research

HEC introduces new programme for promoting research

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced a new programme for promoting research in various fields. Under the programme, the achievements of Pakistani scholars in different fields would be honoured through a series of annual cash awards, said an of
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
No date set for general elections: Tariq

No date set for general elections: Tariq

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Tariq Azeem said no date has been set for the general elections and decision will be taken after assemblies complete their term during the current month. Speaking to CNN, the minister expressed the hope that
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
People laud Mushrraf's address

People laud Mushrraf's address

People of Sindh like other parts of the country after listening the address of President General Parvez Musharraf on air on Saturday night, lauding the steps taken by President Pervez Musharraf for the betterment, prosperity and defence for the country.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Quake-hit areas: Unicef sets up child-friendly spaces

Quake-hit areas: Unicef sets up child-friendly spaces

United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (Unicef) has established 120 Child Friendly spaces for protection of children in earthquake affected districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
VMS established at DHQ hospital

VMS established at DHQ hospital

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) has set up a Volunteer Medical Station (VMS) at DHQ hospital here for providing all sorts of guidance and facilitating the patients.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Cleanliness drive launched in Mirpur

Cleanliness drive launched in Mirpur

The City Administrator Abdul Qayyum Qamar has said that a comprehensive plan has been inked to make Mirpur city neat and clean and lush green in order to provide pollution free and healthier environment to the residents of the city.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Seminar on evolution of development on November 7

Seminar on evolution of development on November 7

The Agha Khan Development Network (AKDN) is organising a seminar on evolution of development in Hunza and Nagar on Wednesday at Girls Degree College Karim Abad Hunza.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Livestock sub-sector grows by 4.3 percent in fiscal year 2007

Livestock sub-sector grows by 4.3 percent in fiscal year 2007

The value-addition in the livestock sub-sector grew by 4.3 percent in FY07, said official sources. According to update reports, population growth of buffalo and goat registered a decrease by 3.9 percent and 13.1 percent as compared with last year, while g
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
National programme for improvement of watercourses reviewed

National programme for improvement of watercourses reviewed

National programme for improvement of watercourses and strengthening of laser land levelling services in Faisalabad and Sargodha regions was reviewed in a meeting held presided over by Fayyaz Bashir Secretary Agriculture Punjab at DCO Office.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Truck-driver shot dead by dacoits

Truck-driver shot dead by dacoits

A truck-driver, Muhammad Nasir Khan, of Hasilput was shot dead by armed robbers near Dijkot and snatched away a cash of Rs 5,000, here last Saturday night. According to report, the dacoits have looted three vehicles, including two trucks near Tariq Kot.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Political workers arrested

Political workers arrested

More than four dozen political persons, most of them PML (N) workers and lawyers have been arrested in Faisalabad, Jhang and Toba Tek Singh districts in the wake of declaration of emergency in the country.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Benazir condemns Aitzaz's arrest

Benazir condemns Aitzaz's arrest

Former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Benazir Bhutto has condemned the arrest of Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan and scores of PPP and democratic activists before the suspension of the Constitution and imposition of martial law.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
NAB arrests former CBR official

NAB arrests former CBR official

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested the former Deputy Collector Customs (CBR), Kokab Salahuddin on charges of amassing money by illegal means and misuse of powers. A press release issued by NAB Sindh on Sunday said Salahuddin was charged
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Lawyers to boycott courts today

Lawyers to boycott courts today

Pakistan Bar Council Executive Committee Chairman and National Lawyers Action Committee member Qazi Muhammad Anwar Advocate has said that the lawyer community will protest, boycott courts procedures and observe Black Day on Monday against proclamation a s
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
PML delegation calls on Imtiaz Ranjha

PML delegation calls on Imtiaz Ranjha

A representative delegation of Pakistan Muslim League (PML), Fata, called on Pakistan Muslim League, secretary finance and political affairs, Chaudhry Imtiaz Ahmed Ranjha at the PML central secretariat. The delegation was headed by Malik Zahir Shah Afridi
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Symposium recommends coal-based power generation

Symposium recommends coal-based power generation

The international symposium on Sindh Coal (Lignite) held here recently has called upon Nepra, PPIB, Wapda to realise that development of coal energy was in the larger interests of Pakistan and not Sindh as Sindh is already surplus in power. This assertion
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Gulf media covers emergency in Pakistan

Gulf media covers emergency in Pakistan

The media in the Gulf Arab countries Iran and Turkey carried in detail today the address of General Pervez Musharraf to the nation made last night on the reasons for the emergency as carried over the Pakistan TV and radio network, reports UPP corresponden
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Reopening TV channels: Government to consult PTA and media: Durrani

Reopening TV channels: Government to consult PTA and media: Durrani

Federal Minister for Information Muhammad Ali Durrani on Sunday said that the government would hold meeting with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority tomorrow and later with journalists' bodies to resolve the matter of closure of electronic channels.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Sowing of wheat in Punjab starts

Sowing of wheat in Punjab starts

Sowing of wheat in Punjab has started and the Agriculture Department has asked growers to sow only recommended varieties to harvest the maximum per-acre yield. A spokesman of the department said that Sehar, Shafak, Fareed, Ufaq and Bhakkar are most suitab
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Korean-owned ships freed by Somali pirates

Pirates have released two South Korean-owned vessels held since May off Somalia in one of the world's most dangerous waterways, a regional maritime group said on Sunday.
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Over 1500 rounded up

Over 1500 rounded up

Riot police and secret agencies controlled most of Pakistan on Sunday and arrested thousands of political leaders and rights activists hostile to military rule to mute a possible public protest against the overnight emergency declaration. Media reports an
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
Over 1500 rounded up

Over 1500 rounded up

Riot police and secret agencies controlled most of Pakistan on Sunday and arrested thousands of political leaders and rights activists hostile to military rule to mute a possible public protest against the overnight emergency declaration. Media reports an
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
CPJ calls for end to media control

CPJ calls for end to media control

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for end to media control in Pakistan imposed after General Musharraf proclaimed emergency. All national and international news broadcasts within Pakistan have been shut down by governmen
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: falling trend in currency market

THE RUPEE: falling trend in currency market

The rupee failed to retain its firmness against both dollar and euro in the currency market during the week ended on November 3, 2007. In the interbank market, the rupee lost eight paisa against dollar at 60.77 and 60.79 for buying and selling, respective
Published 05 Nov, 2007 12:00am
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