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Print - 2008-01-02
US finds 335 counties with soya rust in 2007

US finds 335 counties with soya rust in 2007

The yield-cutting soyabean rust was found in 335 counties in 19 states during 2007, the highest total since the fungus was discovered in the continental United States three years ago, the Agriculture Department said on Monday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
2008, what will you be?

2008, what will you be?

The year 2007 has passed out with many accomplishments as well as many catastrophic events. At the beginning of the year it is expected that the whole year may be celebrated with ecstasy, joy and happy hopes but all types of sorrow and happiness have to b
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Worsening Atta crisis

Worsening Atta crisis

Over the past few years the trends of sharp rise in the prices of essential consumer goods has continued but supply augmenting and price control measures are not in sight. There has been tremendous increase in the price of wheat flour, rice, cooking oil a
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Tech predictions for 2008

Tech predictions for 2008

What's in store for tech fans in 2008? Plenty. If the stirrings of the present are any indication of what's on the horizon, technology buffs can look forward to products that are better, faster, and less expensive than those we rely upon today.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
GOOD MORNING: in her death, Pakistan suffers again

GOOD MORNING: in her death, Pakistan suffers again

I am writing this column on a New Year's Day without that feeling that it should bring. That freshness, that crispness that winter brings, that attitude which carries a list of resolutions for the next 365 days. It is evening twilight outside and an inner
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
The port in the chain of transport

The port in the chain of transport

The term "Chain of Transport" can be defined as involving the intermediate employment of one or more means of transport between the dispatch and reception of transported goods.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Dealing with the aftermath

Dealing with the aftermath

As evident from the public reaction, the assassination of Benazir Bhutto is the most tragic event that has hit this country since the hanging of her father, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, nearly twenty-nine years ago.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Re-fixing the election schedule

Re-fixing the election schedule

There are two distinctly opposing perspectives to the question whether the elections should be held on schedule or put off to a later date. A postponement, if decided, would not be open-ended, in any case.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Link canals closure schedule

Link canals closure schedule

Punjab Irrigation department has issued re-scheduled closure programme of Trimmu and SMB link canals. According to a notification, Lower Bari Doab canal and Balloki, Sulemanki link will remain closed from December 29, 2007 to January 15, 2008.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Huge quantity of stolen goods recovered

Huge quantity of stolen goods recovered

Army troops recovered huge quantity of stolen goods while maintaining law and order situation in Hyderabad region. According to a press release, issued here on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
UAE envoys condole Benazir's assassination

UAE envoys condole Benazir's assassination

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Pakistan, Awad Al-Shamsi, offered condolences to PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari at Naudero House on Tuesday at the demise of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. He was accompanied by the Consul General of UAE in Kara
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Supply of essential goods to Hyderabad restored

Supply of essential goods to Hyderabad restored

The smooth of supply of essential goods particularly flour to the citizens of entire district of Hyderabad has been restored. According to an announcement of the District Government Hyderabad, the authorities of Utility Stores Corporation Hyderabad have i
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'False FIRs to be withdrawn'

'False FIRs to be withdrawn'

Caretaker Sindh Home Minister Brigadier Akhtar Zamin (Retd) has taken notice of alleged wrong registration of FIRs against political workers for their involvement in recent disturbances.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
11th ISNP symposium date extended

11th ISNP symposium date extended

The Organising Committee of the 11th International Symposium on Natural Product Chemistry (ISNP), planned to be held in Karachi, has extended the date of the symposium due to the approaching elections - 2008.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Meeting to review security measures for Muharram

Meeting to review security measures for Muharram

Chief Commissioner Islamabad has convened a high level meeting on January 3 to make elaborate security arrangements for ensuring peace during Muharram ul Haram in the federal capital.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CDA ignores ministry's guidelines

CDA ignores ministry's guidelines

Capital Development Authority (CDA) ignores Ministry of Environment guidelines before undertaking any infrastructure development project in the capital, sources told Business Recorder on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
156 megawatts Morgah power project to start in October

156 megawatts Morgah power project to start in October

Construction of five thermal power projects of 1200 MW power capacity, already approved by PPIB will be completed in 2008-2009. Attock General Limited of 156 MW is one of these plants, which is scheduled to be commissioned in October 2008 and other four p
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
PCBL and Picic de-listed from KSE and LSE today

PCBL and Picic de-listed from KSE and LSE today

The Karachi Stock Exchange and the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday decided to de-list Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) and Picic Commercial Bank Limited from the Ready Board Quotation of KSE and LSE from January 2, 20
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
PCBL and Picic de-listed from KSE and LSE today

PCBL and Picic de-listed from KSE and LSE today

The Karachi Stock Exchange and the Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday decided to de-list Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation Limited (Picic) and Picic Commercial Bank Limited from the Ready Board Quotation of KSE and LSE from January 2, 20
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Man killed in accident

Man killed in accident

A man was killed and another seriously injured when a passenger bus hit a motorcycle at Dalmia road here on Tuesday. Police said that a speedy bus hit the bike of Iqbal Hussain, 30 s/o Akram Hussain, from back, killing Iqbal on the spot, while injuring Az
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Six die in cylinder blast

Six die in cylinder blast

Six persons including three children were burnt alive due to the gas cylinder explosion in hilly and remote area of Tehsil Allai. According to police sources, on Monday night in village Nogram, the entire shelter house of Umer Khatab caught fire after the
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Three-member committee formed to assess damages

Three-member committee formed to assess damages

Three-member committee has been set up in each Taluka of Hyderabad district, each would be headed by DDO, to assess and compensate the damages of properties and losses of innocent lives of the people occurred during the highly unfortunate looting spree in
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Sindh government starts assessment of losses

Sindh government starts assessment of losses

In order to compensate the transporters, Government of Sindh has started assessment of damages caused during the three days of rioting. Sources in Home department told Business Recorder here on Tuesday that the Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Law and order situation in Sindh reviewed

Law and order situation in Sindh reviewed

The obtaining law and order situation in the province was reviewed here on Tuesday at a meeting held at Chief Minister House under the chairmanship of caretaker Chief Minister Abdul Qadir Halepota.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Low gas pressure torments housewives

Low gas pressure torments housewives

The housewives in Karachi are not only worried about ever-rising prices of basic commodities especially kitchen items, but low pressure on Sui gas is also tormenting them. With the arrival of winter, the complaints of low pressure of domestic gas are on t
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Security of customer valuables MCB's top priority: Atif Bajwa

Security of customer valuables MCB's top priority: Atif Bajwa

Atif Bajwa, President MCB Bank Ltd, expressed his deepest regrets on the acts of violence and vandalism over the last few days. Despite the damage done to MCB property across the country, particularly in Sindh, most of the MCB branches opened doors to cus
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LUMHS vice chancellor condoles

LUMHS vice chancellor condoles

The Vice Chancellor of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, on Tuesday expressed his heartfelt condolence at the tragic death of Benazir Bhutto and those affected by the tragedy of 27th Dec, 2007.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Metropolis limps back to normalcy: no let-up in essentials' prices

Metropolis limps back to normalcy: no let-up in essentials' prices

The city returned to normalcy on Tuesday after remaining tense for five consecutive days after the assassination of Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto on Thursday last, but prices of daily-use commodities which had gone up during the disturbances did not return to
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Prayers for Benazir

Prayers for Benazir

The People's Lawyers Forum (PLF) prayed for Benazir Bhutto outside the Lahore High Court's main gate. General Secretary Sarfraz ul Hassan led the prayers. Pakistan People's Party president Lahore Aziz ur Rehman Chann, Mian Misbah ur Rehman, LHCBA presiden
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
SCBA to hold hunger strike camps for Aitzaz's release

SCBA to hold hunger strike camps for Aitzaz's release

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has announced to hold all over Pakistan clockwise hunger strike camps to force the government to release Bar President Aitzaz Ehsan whose detention has been extended one month more and others fighting for independe
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ZTBL launches lockers facility

ZTBL launches lockers facility

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has launched lockers facility to bring a meaningful change in its operational efficiency. This was stated by Mansoor Khan, President, ZTBL, at the launching ceremony of lockers facility, here on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
APDM to resume anti-Musharraf movement

APDM to resume anti-Musharraf movement

A small political grouping, opposing elections, after a brief suspension of mourning of Benazir Bhutto, has announced to resume its movement aimed at ousting President Pervez Musharraf.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
SNGPL notifies

SNGPL notifies

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited is resorting to load management because of a gap between the supply and demand. A company spokesman said on Tuesday loads and the gas suspension from different sources had forced the company to ask the industrial con
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ICAP postpones seminar

ICAP postpones seminar

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has postponed its seminar on compensation management scheduled for today (January 1) because of the prevailing situation. An announcement to this effect was made by the spokesman of the institution
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Campaign against traffic laws' violation

Campaign against traffic laws' violation

Caretaker Sindh Home Minister Brigadier Akhtar Zamin (Retd) has directed the traffic police throughout the Province to take strict action against those using tinted glasses, revolving lights and hooters without permission of competent authority.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Mahathir condoles

Mahathir condoles

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohammad signed the condolence book in the High Commission for Pakistan over the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto here on Tuesday. In his remarks he wrote, "My condolences for the family of
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
NCHD to achieve 86 percent literacy rate by year 2015

NCHD to achieve 86 percent literacy rate by year 2015

National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) to achieve 86 percent literacy rate in the country by year 2015 through expanding its 'Literacy Programme' nation-wide. NCHD Chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf stated while talking to APP.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
NAB files reference against four bank employees

NAB files reference against four bank employees

NAB Punjab has filed a reference in Accountability Court against four employees of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) for alleged fraud, forgery and misappropriation. The reference has been filed under section 18(g) and section 24(b) of National Accountability Ordi
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'PML-N to sweep polls

'PML-N to sweep polls

Provincial chief of PML-N, Sardar Zulfikar Ali Khan Khosa has said that the PML-N decided to participate in the elections on the request of PPP. Talking to newsmen here on Tuesday, he said: "We announced to boycott the polls after the assassination of Ben
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Poll campaign picks up, final date awaited

Poll campaign picks up, final date awaited

After a gap of five days which saw the gruesome murder of Benazir Bhutto and escalating violence in the country, the election campaign is beginning to resume here but the candidates and supporters are still awaiting a final date for elections. Talking to
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Charismatic leader lost at critical juncture'

'Charismatic leader lost at critical juncture'

The country has lost a popular and charismatic leader at a critical juncture, which is a tragedy for the people of Pakistan as well as for the entire region of South Asia.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
DCO orders action against absent teachers

DCO orders action against absent teachers

DCO Muhammad Hameedullah Sheikh has called for strict action against all those teachers who were absent from duty. Chairing a meeting on education reforms programme on Tuesday, the DCO warned that stringent disciplinary action would be taken against 'befo
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Wapda increases loadshedding hours

Wapda increases loadshedding hours

The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has increased the duration of loadshedding with a seven-hour shutdown on regular basis from Tuesday. Officials of the Wapda here on Tuesday informed that the authority was facing a shortfall of around 3,00
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Cottage industry being promoted: minister

Cottage industry being promoted: minister

Optimum help is being extended to the cottage industry to promote this neglected sector, said Provincial Minister for Industries, Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi on Monday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
New cabinet of RCCI assumes charge

New cabinet of RCCI assumes charge

Newly elected cabinet of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) assumed charge on Tuesday. Abdul Rauf Chaudhry replaced Dr Hassan Sarosh Akram as president, while Sheikh Muhammad Hafeez and Aamir Iqbal elected as Senior vice president and
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI visit to Sri Lanka postponed

FPCCI visit to Sri Lanka postponed

Pakistan-Sri Lanka Business Council of FPCCI has postponed its scheduled visit to Sri Lanka in the wake of the prevailing situation in Pakistan after the assassination of PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
PML-N leader held for causing harm to properties

PML-N leader held for causing harm to properties

Old Kotwali police have arrested a PML-N leader, Tariq Naeem-ullah Khan on charges of taking out a procession and causing damage to the banks and other public and private properties.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Online support grows for 'hot' Bilawal Bhutto

Online support grows for 'hot' Bilawal Bhutto

Bilawal Bhutto, thrust into the political spotlight by the assassination of his mother in Pakistan, can count on support from at least one source - female Facebook fans who describe him as "hot".
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Benazir was to give 'proof' of vote-rigging'

'Benazir was to give 'proof' of vote-rigging'

Benazir was slain just hours before she was to go public with "proof" that Pakistani intelligence and electoral officials were planning to rig polls, an official from her party said on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Mourning continues in Naudero, Larkana

Mourning continues in Naudero, Larkana

Complete shutter-down closure of shops continued in Naudero and Larkana towns on Tuesday. A few shops did open in the morning to provide kitchen items to the people but had to be closed later. Naudero police have registered five FIRs against 600 unknown p
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Homage paid to Benazir

Homage paid to Benazir

Slain Pakistan People's Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto received praises for her services to the country in a meeting to condole her death at the Government College University on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
PPP AJK announces 40-day mourning

PPP AJK announces 40-day mourning

AJK chapter of Pakistan People's Party here Tuesday announced 40-day mourn over the tragic demise of party's chairperson and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto across Azad Jammu Kashmir. President PPP AJK Chaudhry Abdul Majeed Advocate announced while a
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
PPP says vote delay will aid rigging

PPP says vote delay will aid rigging

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Tuesday rejected any delay in Pakistan's January 8 elections, accusing President Pervez Musharraf's allies of trying to buy time to rig the polls. The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) demanded that the vote be held on time af
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Bilawal to become binding force for all provinces'

'Bilawal to become binding force for all provinces'

Co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party Asif Ali Zardari has said that the maternal aunt of Balawal Bhutto Zardari was consulted on his appointment as party Chairman and got her permission. In an interview with the BBC he said Bilawal is wiser than others
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Dr Khalid Pervaiz awarded best GCU teacher

Dr Khalid Pervaiz awarded best GCU teacher

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has declared distinguished statistician Professor Dr Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of GCU Lahore for the best university teacher's award for the year 2004.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
'Government assertion on Benazir's slaying reaffirmed'

'Government assertion on Benazir's slaying reaffirmed'

The government assertion that former prime minister and PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto was killed after hitting sunroof of her vehicle with heavy impact was based on facts of the preliminary investigation, said Interior Ministry Spokesman Brigadier Javed
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Memon urges media to play role in overcoming challenges

Memon urges media to play role in overcoming challenges

Information Minister Nisar Memon has urged media to play its role in overcoming the challenges thrown by terrorism and the general elections. He was talking to a delegation of Pakistan Broadcasters Association that called on him here Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Law and order in Sindh not conducive: PML-Q

Law and order in Sindh not conducive: PML-Q

Pakistan Muslim League (Q) on Tuesday said that law and order situation in the country, particularly in Sindh is not conducive and Election Commission should consider the ground realities before taking any decision to hold polls on January 8.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Muharram-ul-Haram: central control room to monitor processions

Muharram-ul-Haram: central control room to monitor processions

Lahore District Nazim Mian Amir has said that his government has made central control room in Nasir Bagh to be operative from 1st Muharram and its contact number is 139, which is a part of measures to maintain the religious harmony and law and order.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's assassination termed national tragedy

Benazir's assassination termed national tragedy

The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufactures Association (PPMA) has termed the assassination of Pakistan People's Party chairperson Benazir Bhutto a national tragedy and a big loss to the country.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's assassination: PMA rejects ministry's medical report

Benazir's assassination: PMA rejects ministry's medical report

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has flatly rejected the medical report issued by the Interior Ministry claiming that Benazir Bhutto had died due to injury by an iron lock of her vehicle's sunroof, not by the shooting of suicide bomber.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CPSP's services in medical field highlighted

CPSP's services in medical field highlighted

The College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP), Regional Centre, Lahore, is providing international level facilities to the senior civil and army teachers of the country in medical education.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Truck driver killed in rocket attack

Truck driver killed in rocket attack

A truck driver was killed when some miscreants fired rocket at his vehicle near Lurkan (Barkhan district) of Balochistan here on Tuesday. According to Moosakhel police the driver Hafiz Khalil Ahmed (35), resident of Shadan-Lund (Dera Ghazi Khan) was on hi
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
HCBF promoting education: Dr Khawaja

HCBF promoting education: Dr Khawaja

Punjab University Hailey College of Banking and Finance (HCBF) Principal Professor Dr Khawaja Amjad Saeed has said the college was playing its role in promoting the monetary education in a short period to cater manpower of monetary institutions.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Hearing of private TV channel appeal put off till January 7

Hearing of private TV channel appeal put off till January 7

The Supreme Court has adjourned hearing of Geo TV petition against suspension of its transmission till next Monday. The court had issued notices to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Federation of Pakistan and Attorney General
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Nepotism has no place in judicial system: LHC Chief Justice

Nepotism has no place in judicial system: LHC Chief Justice

Newly appointed Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain has said that favouritism, bribery and nepotism have no place in the judicial system and these evils should not be tolerated at any cost. After taking oath of 37th Chief Justice of the La
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court disposes of 586 cases in December 2007

Supreme Court disposes of 586 cases in December 2007

The Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed of 586 cases during the month of December 2007 whereas 644 new cases were instituted. The backlog of cases in Supreme Court on 1st January 2008 is 15,189. As 644 new cases were instituted during the month of December
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
10,302 tonnes of wheat supplied to mills

10,302 tonnes of wheat supplied to mills

The Punjab Food Department on Tuesday supplied 10,302 tonnes of wheat to flour mills in five major districts of the province, including Rawalpindi, Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan and Faisalabad, to meet the flour shortages.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Altaf phones Musharraf

Altaf phones Musharraf

The chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain telephoned President Pervez Musharraf and expressed condolence on the tragic demise of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. This was stated in a press release of MQM International Secretariat received here on
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Rupee ends year on a negative note

Rupee ends year on a negative note

The rupee ended calendar year 2007 on a negative note amid political instability in the country following the assassination of a former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
KSE-100 Index 4035.33 points up year on year

KSE-100 Index 4035.33 points up year on year

Despite witnessing two worst declines due to political uncertainty in the country, the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) broke a series of records to become the sixth best performer among the emerging markets by gaining 40 percent in the calendar year 2007.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Loot, arson, chaos hit trade activities: PTEA

Loot, arson, chaos hit trade activities: PTEA

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Chairman Tahir Ishaque Bharara has expressed grave concern over the looting, arson, damage to properties, disruption of communication, disturbance of law and order situation, spreading of rumours and upsetting
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Goods stuck at ports: KCCI seeks demurrage relief

Goods stuck at ports: KCCI seeks demurrage relief

The senior vice-president, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Iftikhar Ahmed Shaikh, has urged authorities of the Karachi Port and the Port Qasim not to charge demurrage on imported goods stuck up at both the ports during last five days due
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Arbab must not spit venom against PPP: Khuhro

Arbab must not spit venom against PPP: Khuhro

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Nisar Ahmed Khuhro has warned Arbab Ghulam Rahim to desist from "spitting venom" against PPP leadership. In a press statement issued here on Tuesday, Nisar Khuhro said that while millions of people all over country are
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Fazl meets Fahim

Fazl meets Fahim

Amir Jamiat Ulema Islam, Maulana Fazlur Rehman called on PPP leader Makhdoom Amin Fahim. Talking to the Geo News, Senator Azam Sawati said Fazlur Rehman met Amin Faheem to convince the PPP that postponement of elections will benefit the country.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bilawal arrives in Dubai

Bilawal arrives in Dubai

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari flew to Dubai on Tuesday, two days after he succeeded as head of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), an AFP journalist reported. Bilawal arrived at his family residence in Dubai with his two sisters flying from Karachi.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bilawal arrives in Dubai

Bilawal arrives in Dubai

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari flew to Dubai on Tuesday, two days after he succeeded as head of Pakistan People's Party (PPP), an AFP journalist reported. Bilawal arrived at his family residence in Dubai with his two sisters flying from Karachi.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Four troops kidnapped

Four troops kidnapped

Militants abducted four paramilitary soldiers in a tribal area on Tuesday in the first such incident since the death of opposition leader Benazir, officials said. Militants, believed to be loyal to alleged al Qaeda leader Baitullah Mehsud, seized the sold
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
27 militants arrested

27 militants arrested

Security forces early this morning carried out a search operation in Koza Bama Khela area of Matta and arrested 27 militants including two local commanders Naeem and Tooti Khan. A huge quantity of arms and ammunition have also been recovered which include
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Train services resume

Train services resume

National rail services from Karachi resumed on Tuesday, five days after rioters torched trains and uprooted tracks following the killing of Benazir, officials said. "The Karakorum express has left for Lahore under tight security provided by the military,
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Train services resume

Train services resume

National rail services from Karachi resumed on Tuesday, five days after rioters torched trains and uprooted tracks following the killing of Benazir, officials said. "The Karakorum express has left for Lahore under tight security provided by the military,
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Maize output misses target

Maize output misses target

The country has missed a 3.27 million tonnes of maize production target by 31,000 tonnes or 0.94 percent for the year 2007-08 due to a lesser than expected yield in Punjab, Business Recorder has learnt on Tuesday.
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ADB report: irrigation system needs rehabilitation

ADB report: irrigation system needs rehabilitation

Irrigated land in Pakistan provides about 80 percent of agricultural output, contributes 25 percent of GDP, employs over 50 percent of the rural labour force, and provides 60-70 percent of exports, but frequent disagreements among the federal and four pro
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Pope hails 'natural family' in New Year peace mass

Pope hails 'natural family' in New Year peace mass

Pope Benedict XVI marked New Year's Day on Tuesday with a traditional peace mass before the Vatican diplomatic corps, stressing the role of the family as an agent of peace. "The natural family, founded on marriage between a man and a woman, is the cradle
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ISE index loses 92.93 points

ISE index loses 92.93 points

Equities witnessed broad-based erosion at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where major players and small investors offloaded their position during Tuesday's bearish rally amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decline of 92.93 points as it moved
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
ISE index loses 92.93 points

ISE index loses 92.93 points

Equities witnessed broad-based erosion at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where major players and small investors offloaded their position during Tuesday's bearish rally amid decrease in index. ISE-10 Index showed a decline of 92.93 points as it moved
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on LSE

Bearish trend persists on LSE

Bearish trend continued on Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday following Benazir Bhutto's murder and equities recorded losses across the board amid selling pressure under the lead of blue chips. The LSE-25 index fell 158.10 points to close at 4346.30 from 45
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on LSE

Bearish trend persists on LSE

Bearish trend continued on Lahore Stock Exchange on Tuesday following Benazir Bhutto's murder and equities recorded losses across the board amid selling pressure under the lead of blue chips. The LSE-25 index fell 158.10 points to close at 4346.30 from 45
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Fourth tariff cut under Safta announced

Fourth tariff cut under Safta announced

Pakistan has announced 5 percent tariff reduction, for the fourth time, in the customs duty on import of 4,863 items from Saarc member countries under South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement from January 1, 2008. The Federal Board of Revenue on Tuesd
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Fourth tariff cut under Safta announced

Fourth tariff cut under Safta announced

Pakistan has announced 5 percent tariff reduction, for the fourth time, in the customs duty on import of 4,863 items from Saarc member countries under South Asia Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement from January 1, 2008. The Federal Board of Revenue on Tuesd
Published 02 Jan, 2008 12:00am
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