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Print - 2008-01-14
Carpet shops gutted

Carpet shops gutted

A fire broke out in a shopping centre in Buffer Zone area on Sunday morning, an official of the Central Fire Brigade said. He stated that the fire affected a couple of carpet shops in the Erum Shopping Centre. As many as five fire tenders were rushed to e
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Exams from January 22

Exams from January 22

The Controller of Examination University of Sindh has notified on Saturday that colleges side annual examination 2007 of regular and external candidates would conduct from January, 22.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two godowns gutted

Two godowns gutted

A godown stocking woods and chemical thinner in Dharamsi wara, Ram Swami area gutted, when fire broke out in it on Sunday evening. The fire was so intense that it spread to an adjacent warehouse of plastic works unit.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai: foolproof security spelled out

Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai: foolproof security spelled out

Modalities to collaborate the 264th Annual Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (R.A) at Bhitshah with zeal, enthusiasm and befitting manner under the foolproof security were spelled out in the high level meeting presided over by Provincial Secretary fo
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Nadra develops vehicle crime control system

Nadra develops vehicle crime control system

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Abdul Qadir Halepota has stressed the need for taking advantage of modern technology as in developed countries to curb crimes in Pakistan and specially in Sindh.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Protesters block highway over flour distribution

Protesters block highway over flour distribution

Angry protestors blocked Zhob-DI Khan highway on two points near the Degree College and Baldia Chowk over unjust distribution of receipts for flour sales, hurled stones at the office of the district nazim in Zhob on Sunday noon.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Princess Diana's 'Mr Wonderful' breaks silence

Princess Diana's 'Mr Wonderful' breaks silence

Princess Diana's former lover, heart specialist Hasnat Khan, has broken his silence a decade after they broke up and confessed that her death still haunts him. "Sometimes I feel like screaming. There have been very bad times. I have moved on but it keeps
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

The supply of 270 megawatt electricity to Karachi has been suspended, as feeder numbers one and two of the Bin Qasim Power Plant tripped off, Aaj TV reported. According to details, the WAPDA had already reduced the electricity supply to Karachi from 270 m
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

The supply of 270 megawatt electricity to Karachi has been suspended, as feeder numbers one and two of the Bin Qasim Power Plant tripped off, Aaj TV reported. According to details, the WAPDA had already reduced the electricity supply to Karachi from 270 m
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

270 megawatt power supply to Karachi suspended

The supply of 270 megawatt electricity to Karachi has been suspended, as feeder numbers one and two of the Bin Qasim Power Plant tripped off, Aaj TV reported. According to details, the WAPDA had already reduced the electricity supply to Karachi from 270 m
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Thousands protest over closure of Kalam road

Thousands protest over closure of Kalam road

Thousands of people on Sunday staged a protest demonstration at Kalam valley in Swat district against closure of road due to heavy snowfall, suspension of electricity and telephone service, shortage of edible goods and medicine.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Thousands protest over closure of Kalam road

Thousands protest over closure of Kalam road

Thousands of people on Sunday staged a protest demonstration at Kalam valley in Swat district against closure of road due to heavy snowfall, suspension of electricity and telephone service, shortage of edible goods and medicine.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two Uzbek militants killed in tribal clash

Two Uzbek militants killed in tribal clash

Two Uzbek militants were killed Sunday when a group of them attacked the house of a pro-government tribal elder in troubled tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two Uzbek militants killed in tribal clash

Two Uzbek militants killed in tribal clash

Two Uzbek militants were killed Sunday when a group of them attacked the house of a pro-government tribal elder in troubled tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Country faces gas shortfall of 600 million cubic feet daily: SNGPL

Country faces gas shortfall of 600 million cubic feet daily: SNGPL

Acting General Manager, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Muhammad Akram has said that the company was facing shortage of 600 million cubic feet gas daily in face of the country's total demand of 2400 million cubic feet daily.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Germany girds for rough economic ride: report

Germany girds for rough economic ride: report

Germany has again lowered its 2008 economic growth forecast and hatched a plan to fend off a possible global recession, Der Spiegel magazine reported in its issue to be released Monday. The report cited the economy ministry's annual report, to be presente
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Lahore share market continues on downhill course

Lahore share market continues on downhill course

The Lahore share market during past week ended on January 12, 2008 treaded the downhill course bearing over 2 percent loss, amid multiple negative factors, particularly the State Bank of Pakistan's report about the economic situation and more importantly
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Lahore share market continues on downhill course

Lahore share market continues on downhill course

The Lahore share market during past week ended on January 12, 2008 treaded the downhill course bearing over 2 percent loss, amid multiple negative factors, particularly the State Bank of Pakistan's report about the economic situation and more importantly
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Toymakers and buyers rebuild trust after China safety scares

Toymakers and buyers rebuild trust after China safety scares

Murray Forbes, managing director of an Australian toy company, is dumping his suppliers in the southern Chinese coastal town of Shantou for good. He found that plastic parts in some of the toys were too small for children and the safety of the paint used
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two percent decline in CFS investment

Two percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market declined by 2 percent on week-on-week basis to stand at Rs 48.1 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 49.0 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two percent decline in CFS investment

Two percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market declined by 2 percent on week-on-week basis to stand at Rs 48.1 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 49.0 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two percent decline in CFS investment

Two percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market declined by 2 percent on week-on-week basis to stand at Rs 48.1 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 49.0 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Two percent decline in CFS investment

Two percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under Continuous Funding System (CFS) at Karachi share market declined by 2 percent on week-on-week basis to stand at Rs 48.1 billion on Friday as compared to Rs 49.0 billion on the same day a week earlier.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on January 12, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 344.56 points to close at 13,915.04 points level due to prevailing political uncertainty and law and order situation in the country
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on January 12, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 344.56 points to close at 13,915.04 points level due to prevailing political uncertainty and law and order situation in the country
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend persists on KSE

Bearish trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on January 12, 2008 and KSE-100 index declined by 344.56 points to close at 13,915.04 points level due to prevailing political uncertainty and law and order situation in the country
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bush urges Gulf states to help stop Iran 'threat'

Bush urges Gulf states to help stop Iran 'threat'

US President George W. Bush pursued his efforts to isolate Iran among its Gulf neighbours on Sunday, urging them to help stop Tehran from threatening world security. Iran said "such policies of fooling the people in the region" had already fallen flat.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bush urges Gulf states to help stop Iran 'threat'

Bush urges Gulf states to help stop Iran 'threat'

US President George W. Bush pursued his efforts to isolate Iran among its Gulf neighbours on Sunday, urging them to help stop Tehran from threatening world security. Iran said "such policies of fooling the people in the region" had already fallen flat.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: heavy losses versus dollar and euro

THE RUPEE: heavy losses versus dollar and euro

Weaker trend was witnessed in the currency market last week ended on January 12, 2008. In the interbank dealing, the rupee lost 28 paisa against dollar for buying at 62.48 and 22 paisa for selling at 62.52.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: heavy losses versus dollar and euro

THE RUPEE: heavy losses versus dollar and euro

Weaker trend was witnessed in the currency market last week ended on January 12, 2008. In the interbank dealing, the rupee lost 28 paisa against dollar for buying at 62.48 and 22 paisa for selling at 62.52.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's body: yes, I would like it to be exhumed: Musharraf

Benazir's body: yes, I would like it to be exhumed: Musharraf

Rejecting the charges that the government was complicit in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, President Pervez Musharraf has called for exhumation of her body to determine once and for all whether she was killed by a bullet.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's body: yes, I would like it to be exhumed: Musharraf

Benazir's body: yes, I would like it to be exhumed: Musharraf

Rejecting the charges that the government was complicit in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, President Pervez Musharraf has called for exhumation of her body to determine once and for all whether she was killed by a bullet.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

The outgoing Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz, had categorically stated that by end of the year 2007 pure drinking water would be available for every household throughout Pakistan. Well, this is one more of the thousand other promises made to the nation. Peop
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

The outgoing Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz, had categorically stated that by end of the year 2007 pure drinking water would be available for every household throughout Pakistan. Well, this is one more of the thousand other promises made to the nation. Peop
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

Facts and figures: after-shocks - a sequel to mayhem-II

The outgoing Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz, had categorically stated that by end of the year 2007 pure drinking water would be available for every household throughout Pakistan. Well, this is one more of the thousand other promises made to the nation. Peop
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US scientists create beating hearts in laboratory

US scientists create beating hearts in laboratory

US researchers say they have coaxed hearts from dead rats to beat again in the laboratory and said the discovery may one day lead to customised organ transplants for people. "The hope would be we could generate an organ that matched your body," said Doris
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
US scientists create beating hearts in laboratory

US scientists create beating hearts in laboratory

US researchers say they have coaxed hearts from dead rats to beat again in the laboratory and said the discovery may one day lead to customised organ transplants for people. "The hope would be we could generate an organ that matched your body," said Doris
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
For many people, flour trumps al Qaeda as election issue

For many people, flour trumps al Qaeda as election issue

Queueing for hours to buy bread for his family, Liaqat Ali dismisses the US-led "war on terror" as an election issue come crucial February 18 polls - for him it's all about flour. On top of suicide bombings and militancy culminating in the assassination o
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
For many people, flour trumps al Qaeda as election issue

For many people, flour trumps al Qaeda as election issue

Queueing for hours to buy bread for his family, Liaqat Ali dismisses the US-led "war on terror" as an election issue come crucial February 18 polls - for him it's all about flour. On top of suicide bombings and militancy culminating in the assassination o
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Federal Food Committee has agreed over substantial increase in quota of wheat supply to provinces and mills to rectify the prevailing flour crisis.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Federal Food Committee has agreed over substantial increase in quota of wheat supply to provinces and mills to rectify the prevailing flour crisis.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Provinces wheat quota to be increased

Federal Food Committee has agreed over substantial increase in quota of wheat supply to provinces and mills to rectify the prevailing flour crisis.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LEAs take control of flour mills

LEAs take control of flour mills

On the directives of President Pervez Musharraf, the law enforcement agencies have assumed their responsibilities to oversee flour supply across the country in order to overcome the prevailing artificial flour crises. The personnel of law enforcement agen
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LEAs take control of flour mills

LEAs take control of flour mills

On the directives of President Pervez Musharraf, the law enforcement agencies have assumed their responsibilities to oversee flour supply across the country in order to overcome the prevailing artificial flour crises. The personnel of law enforcement agen
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
LEAs take control of flour mills

LEAs take control of flour mills

On the directives of President Pervez Musharraf, the law enforcement agencies have assumed their responsibilities to oversee flour supply across the country in order to overcome the prevailing artificial flour crises. The personnel of law enforcement agen
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf arrives in Karachi

Musharraf arrives in Karachi

President Pervez Musharraf has arrived here on late Sunday night, Aaj TV reported. During his stay President will meet Sindh governor Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Sindh Abdul Qadir Halepota.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf arrives in Karachi

Musharraf arrives in Karachi

President Pervez Musharraf has arrived here on late Sunday night, Aaj TV reported. During his stay President will meet Sindh governor Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Sindh Abdul Qadir Halepota.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Sindh government advises Asfandyar to cancel visit

Sindh government advises Asfandyar to cancel visit

Sindh government has advised Central Leader of Awami National Party (ANP), Senator Asfandyar Wali Khan to postpone his visit to Sindh province due to security reasons. ANP provincial President Afrasiab Khattak told reporters that they received the informa
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Iftikhar not allowed to attend PBC meeting

Iftikhar not allowed to attend PBC meeting

Deposed Chief Justice of Supreme Court Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was prevented from going Peshawar to attend meeting of Pakistan Bar Council. According to details, deposed Chief Justice was invited to preside over the meeting of Pakistan Bar Council on S
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (January 13, 2007) and the forecast for Monday (January 14, 2007).
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (January 07 to 12, 2008).

Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
KKI weekly market review

KKI weekly market review

Khanani & Kalia International (Pvt) Limited Weekly Market Review on Sunday (January 13, 2008).
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
South African police chief resigns as Interpol president

South African police chief resigns as Interpol president

South African police chief Jackie Selebi, facing corruption allegations, has resigned as president of Interpol, the world police organisation said on Sunday. It said Selebi had stepped down "in the best interests of Interpol and out of respect for the glo
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Fears for German coalition after crime row

Fears for German coalition after crime row

Senior German conservatives in Angela Merkel's Christian Democrat party (CDU) fear a row over youth crime could hurt cooperation in the ruling coalition ahead of this month's state elections, German media said on Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
West Africa is crime, terrorism 'black hole': UN expert

West Africa is crime, terrorism 'black hole': UN expert

The arrest in Guinea-Bissau of suspected al Qaeda killers of four French tourists in Mauritania shows how West Africa has become a "black hole" of crime mafias, traffickers and terrorists, a UN expert said on Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Poisoning attempts scare Kenya refugees

Poisoning attempts scare Kenya refugees

Ugandan authorities said on Sunday they were forced to separate Kenyan refugees according to tribe as a result of growing ethnic tensions and two failed poisoning attempts.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Doctor gives Indonesia's Suharto 'only 50-50 chance'

Doctor gives Indonesia's Suharto 'only 50-50 chance'

Indonesia's former president Suharto, who ruled the country for more than three decades, is in a "very critical condition" after almost all his organ functions failed, his doctor told a news conference on Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Shop till you drop on China magical mystery tour

Shop till you drop on China magical mystery tour

China has never been more open for travel, and cheap "bucket-shop" package tours, the staple for most Chinese enjoying the freedom to wander for the first time, offer journeys with a magical mystery of their own.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Police officer killed in Russia

Police officer killed in Russia

Unidentified assailants have killed the man leading the fight against organised crime in the southern Russian Kabardino-Balkaria region, Itar-Tass news agency reported on Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Clinton and Obama have different campaign styles

Clinton and Obama have different campaign styles

Whether they hold huge rallies that look like rock concerts or interact with voters in more intimate settings, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama follow vastly different campaign styles.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Cyprus polls put different candidates ahead

Cyprus polls put different candidates ahead

Two opinion polls published in Cyprus on Sunday put different candidates ahead for next month's presidential election. A poll in Simerini newspaper put incumbent Tassos Papadopoulos ahead with 32.5 percent of the vote, while the daily Politis put oppositi
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Chavez resumes quest for indefinite re-election

Chavez resumes quest for indefinite re-election

President Hugo Chavez said he was resuming his quest for the removal of presidential term limits that was thwarted last month when he lost a referendum on constitutional reform that would have lifted the two-term limit on his office.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Aussie-Indian controversy Clarke backs Ponting

Aussie-Indian controversy Clarke backs Ponting

Australian batsman Michael Clarke said the way skipper Ricky Ponting handled the fall-out from the highly-charged second Test against India had reinforced his status as the team's leader.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Zimbabwe face PCB Patron's XI in tour opener

Zimbabwe face PCB Patron's XI in tour opener

Zimbabwe bidding to regain their test status will open their short tour to Pakistan when they take on PCB XI in the 4-day game starting at the newly constructed Defence Stadium from Monday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Roma hit back to stay in title hunt

Roma hit back to stay in title hunt

Francesco Totti and Alessandro Mancini fired a goal apiece to give Roma a come-from-behind 2-1 victory at Atalanta on Sunday which keeps their title hopes alive. Champions and leaders Inter Milan cruised to a 3-2 win at lowly Siena and when Roma fell a go
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
India hint at compromise

India hint at compromise

India have hinted at withdrawing a complaint against Australian Brad Hogg if the hosts drop a race charge against their spinner Harbhajan Singh, reports said here on Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Gavaskar slams Harbhajan ban

Gavaskar slams Harbhajan ban

Legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday called for revoking the ban on Harbhajan Singh, saying the match-referee's decision was based not on facts, but emotion.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
New Zealand poised to wrap up Bangladesh series

New Zealand poised to wrap up Bangladesh series

New Zealand had a firm grip on the second Test against Bangladesh on the second day here on Sunday with the tourists needing 199 more runs with five wickets remaining to avoid an innings defeat.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Bails, not Bollywood my target: Akhtar

Bails, not Bollywood my target: Akhtar

Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar Sunday dispelled the impression he is keen to join Indian movies and quit cricket, saying he intends to play cricket as long as he is performing.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan drop Akhtar and Gul for Zimbabwe ODI series

Pakistan drop Akhtar and Gul for Zimbabwe ODI series

Pakistan selectors have left out ace pacemen Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul, and all-rounder Shahid Afridi from the initial squad for the one-day series against Zimbabwe, selectors said Sunday.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
CES unveils smart cars, robotic massages and more

CES unveils smart cars, robotic massages and more

The world's top Consumer Electronics Show informally got under way in Las Vegas on Saturday with an early glimpse at smart cars, robotic massages and other innovations.
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am
Setting up a wireless network not hard

Setting up a wireless network not hard

Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) are not hard to create. All that's needed is an access point or router to serve as a middleman between the computer and the DSL connection. The only other necessary components are PCs or laptops that are WLAN ready as
Published 14 Jan, 2008 12:00am