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Print - 2008-03-11
Dubai moves for Liverpool 'at advanced stage'

Dubai moves for Liverpool 'at advanced stage'

Dubai International Capital (DIC) has confirmed Monday it is in advanced discussions on buying into Liverpool but admitted that no agreement has been reached on the price or size of any stake.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Querrey captures first career title in Las Vegas

Querrey captures first career title in Las Vegas

Unseeded American Sam Querrey captured his first career ATP title on Sunday, beating South African qualifier Kevin Anderson in three sets to win this 500,000-dollar hardcourt tournament. Querrey, ranked 66th in the world, fired 12 aces en route to a 4-6,
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Mancini calls on fans to help Inter overhaul Liverpool

Mancini calls on fans to help Inter overhaul Liverpool

A packed San Siro can boost Inter Milan's chances of overcoming a 2-0 first-leg deficit when they face Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, coach Roberto Mancini said on Monday. Holders AC Milan were eliminated in the last 16 by Arsenal last week
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Tough test as AFC Champions League kicks off

Tough test as AFC Champions League kicks off

Asia's top club competition kicks off on Wednesday in what is likely the last time in its current format. The AFC Champions League is set to be revamped in 2009 when it is set to be expanded from 28 to 32 teams with more prize money but stricter criteria
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Australia to decide on Pakistan tour by end of week

Australia to decide on Pakistan tour by end of week

Cricket Australia (CA) should make a decision by the end of the week whether they will proceed with their tour of Pakistan, a spokesman for the governing body in Australia said on Monday. CA chairman Creagh O'Connor and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairm
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Indian police covered up UK tourist murder

Indian police covered up UK tourist murder

Indian police deliberately covered up the murder of a 15-year-old British teenage girl who was found dead in Goa last month, the state's tourism minister said on Monday.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sarkozy allies try to limit French vote damage

Sarkozy allies try to limit French vote damage

President Nicolas Sarkozy's centre-right UMP party on Monday put a brave face on its losses in the first round of municipal elections and turned its attention to limiting the damage in the second round.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Chen marches for UN referendum

Chen marches for UN referendum

Taiwan's outgoing President Chen Shui-bian on Monday marched to drum up support for a controversial referendum on joining the United Nations which China has warned could threaten regional peace and stability.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Lebanon crisis derails president vote for 16th time

Lebanon crisis derails president vote for 16th time

Lebanon's presidential election was postponed to March 25 from Tuesday, the parliament speaker said on Monday, the 16th delay of a vote derailed by the worst political crisis since the 1975-90 civil war.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
More than 100 foreign leaders to attend Beijing Olympics

More than 100 foreign leaders to attend Beijing Olympics

More than 100 foreign heads of state or government leaders have indicated they will attend the Beijing Olympics, a top Chinese diplomat said Monday. "The figure is still on the rise every day," Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei told reporters on the sideline
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Cheney to visit Middle East

Cheney to visit Middle East

US Vice President Richard Cheney will visit the Middle East for talks with regional leaders later this month, the White House announced early Monday. Cheney will leave on March 16 and will make stops in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, the West Bank and Turkey
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh scraps bank sale after Saudi prince fails to pay

Bangladesh scraps bank sale after Saudi prince fails to pay

Bangladesh has scrapped a deal to sell its fourth-largest bank to a Saudi prince for 458 million dollars after he failed to make any payment, the country's finance minister said. Prince Bandar Bin Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman won the bid to take a 93 percent
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sudan government and rebels guilty of abuses: UN

Sudan government and rebels guilty of abuses: UN

Both government troops and rebels committed human rights abuses during a string of attacks in Sudan's western Darfur region last month, a UN envoy said on Monday. Darfur rebel groups used civilians as "human shields" during clashes in West Darfur, Sima Sa
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Tibetan refugees march home

Tibetan refugees march home

With the Olympics only months away, 100 Tibetan refugees set off on a march to Tibet from India on Monday, to protest what they see as China's illegal occupation of their homeland.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
EU launches probe into US online gaming measures

EU launches probe into US online gaming measures

The European Union launched an investigation on Monday into whether US measures on foreign online gambling companies break international rules, possibly paving the way for World Trade Organisation action.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Spain's victorious Socialists turn to economy

Spain's victorious Socialists turn to economy

Fresh from a second consecutive election victory, Spain's Socialists began to prepare a public works programme on Monday to reinvigorate a flagging economy. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who boosted his tally of parliamentary seats but once
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Major storm batters Britain, France

Major storm batters Britain, France

Heavy storms disrupted air, sea and road transport in Britain on Monday, while a cargo ship was swept onto a beach in France and one person reported missing, emergency officials said.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Court acquits Imelda Marcos

Court acquits Imelda Marcos

A Manila court Monday acquitted former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos of 32 counts of illegal money transfers made 40 years ago, court officials said.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Female suicide bomber kills 4

Female suicide bomber kills 4

A female suicide bomber blew herself up outside the house of an Iraqi tribal sheikh, killing him and three others on Monday in the restive province of Diyala, an army officer told AFP. The bomber arrived early Monday at Sheikh Ghadban al-Karkhi's house in
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Suicide attack kills five US soldiers in Baghdad

Suicide attack kills five US soldiers in Baghdad

A suicide bomber detonated explosives close to a US military patrol in the Iraqi capital on Monday and witnesses said five US soldiers had been killed. "A terrorist wearing an explosive vest blew himself against a dismounted US patrol," Iraqi army spokesm
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
British military costs soar in Iraq, Afghanistan

British military costs soar in Iraq, Afghanistan

Britain's spending on military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan has nearly doubled to more than three billion pounds (six billion dollars, 3.95 billion euros), lawmakers said Monday, voicing surprise.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Iran students put bounties on heads of Israeli leaders

Iran students put bounties on heads of Israeli leaders

Iranian hard-line students have offered rewards totalling a million dollars for the "execution" of three Israeli military leaders over deadly strikes on Gaza, the student news agency ISNA reported on Monday.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Iran blames US for Iraq talks 'cancellation'

Iran blames US for Iraq talks 'cancellation'

Iran blamed the United States on Monday for the two foes' failure to hold a fourth round of talks over Iraq, saying Washington cancelled the meeting after Baghdad had sent an invitation.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Malaysian Prime Minister sworn in

Malaysian Prime Minister sworn in

Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was sworn in for a second term Monday, winning the backing of his ruling coalition despite unprecedented losses in weekend elections.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Serb government dissolved

Serb government dissolved

The coalition government of Serbian Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica was formally dissolved on Monday, opening the way for an early parliamentary election.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sterling at three-month high

Sterling at three-month high

Sterling touched 3-month highs versus the dollar on Monday after UK data showed manufacturers' costs rising at the fastest rate since records began, while manufacturing output rose for the first time since October.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Risk aversion pushes dollar towards lows

Risk aversion pushes dollar towards lows

The dollar closed in on last week's lows versus the yen and the Swiss franc on Monday as worries about a recession in the world's biggest economy dented investors' risk appetite and sparked a sell off in equities.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Indian rupee climbs

Indian rupee climbs

The Indian rupee recovered from a six-month low in early trade to close stronger on Monday, as exporters cash in their dollars and traders unwound long dollar positions. The partially convertible rupee ended at 40.48/49 per dollar, stronger than Friday's
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
iTraxx Europe index sets fresh all-time highs

iTraxx Europe index sets fresh all-time highs

The Markit iTraxx Europe index set fresh all-time highs on Monday as markets took a beating on trader speculation that Bear Stearns was facing liquidity problems. Credit default swaps on Bear Stearns jumped 150 basis points to 590 basis points, but the ch
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
iTraxx Europe index sets fresh all-time highs

iTraxx Europe index sets fresh all-time highs

The Markit iTraxx Europe index set fresh all-time highs on Monday as markets took a beating on trader speculation that Bear Stearns was facing liquidity problems. Credit default swaps on Bear Stearns jumped 150 basis points to 590 basis points, but the ch
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Singapore shares drop

Singapore shares drop

Singapore shares prices closed 1.04 percent lower on Monday as investors continued to worry about the slowing US economy, dealers said. The main Straits Times Index fell 29.69 points to 2,836.59 on volume of 1.29 billion shares worth 1.65 billion Singapor
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
FTSE falls as miners, banks lead world sell-off

FTSE falls as miners, banks lead world sell-off

Britain's leading share index shed 1.2 percent on Monday, as miners and banks tumbled on investors' fears that an intensifying credit crisis would unleash more losses at banks and threaten world growth. The FTSE 100 ended down 70.8 points at 5,629.1, its
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Asian bonds weaken

Asian bonds weaken

Asian bonds fell on Monday, extending last week's weakness on growing signs of an imminent US recession after data showed the world's largest economy shed jobs in February at its fastest rate in nearly 5 years.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Asian bonds weaken

Asian bonds weaken

Asian bonds fell on Monday, extending last week's weakness on growing signs of an imminent US recession after data showed the world's largest economy shed jobs in February at its fastest rate in nearly 5 years.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'Mills reluctant to buy sugarcane variety Indian 238'

'Mills reluctant to buy sugarcane variety Indian 238'

The Kisan Board Pakistan has accused sugar mills of being reluctant to buy sugarcane variety Indian-238 and delaying payments to farmers. Board Central President, Sardar Zafar said on Monday that Federal Agriculture Minister, Prince Isa Khan and Cane Comm
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
MQM rally against torture on AJK legislator

MQM rally against torture on AJK legislator

Activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) held a protest outside Lahore Press Club (LPC) on Monday to press the authorities concerned to award punishment under the law to those who tortured Haq Parast legislator in Azad Kashmir Assembly Tahir Khokhar.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Bus travel ordeal

Bus travel ordeal

As the population of the city is increasing the people are facing more and more problems each and every day. One of these problems is transportation. Most of the people have to rely on public transport to travel. But travelling in public buses/mini-buses
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Bureaucracy and good governance

Bureaucracy and good governance

For the last about two years hardly a week goes by when I do not see on a TV channel the talk about the marvellous leadership and good governance of young City Nazim Karachi. Normally I never believe TV channel reports.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Chinese former prisoner now global literary star

Chinese former prisoner now global literary star

Former Chinese political prisoner Lu Jiamin kept his name a secret for a long time, writing his award-winning best-seller "Wolf Totem" under a pseudonym. But after years of commercial success in book stores across China, the Asian equivalent of the Booker
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Jewellery trends adapting to record gold prices

Jewellery trends adapting to record gold prices

Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but for those buying jewellery at a time of record gold prices, a new trend for lightweight pieces using semi-precious stones and organic materials might be a welcome ally. Jewellery trends in recent years have been
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Public interest litigation -III

Public interest litigation -III

The Supreme Court of Pakistan in the aforesaid case made recommendations and suggestions which culminated in the promulgation of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1992. In his judgement the Supreme Court of Pakistan examined the concept of Bonded
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Import of generators

Import of generators

Import of generators and other types of power equipment witnessed a steep rise of 153 percent in January this year over the corresponding month of last year, thanks largely to the worsening power crisis in the country. In real terms, the import bill rose
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
The Murree Declaration

The Murree Declaration

Given the uncertainty that of late had begun surrounding the prospect of a PPP-PML(N)-ANP coalition government at the Centre the agreement signed by Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif in Murree on Sunday has been rightly described as a historic document.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
TDAP sets target of $500 million for stationery products' exports

TDAP sets target of $500 million for stationery products' exports

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has asked the industrialists manufacturing stationery items to boost their exports as there exists wide scope for it. In this connection a debriefing meeting was held here which was chaired by Minister of State and
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Erra, Swiss Agency set up school in Balakot

Erra, Swiss Agency set up school in Balakot

Swiss Ambassador Markus Peter and Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority's (Erra) Deputy Chairman Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed on Monday inaugurated a school in Tehsil Balakot, District Mansehra.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Majority favours reinstatement of judges: Imran

Majority favours reinstatement of judges: Imran

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said 75 percent of the people wanted re-instatement of the judges and restoration of judiciary and they have expressed their will through recently held elections. He urged the government-in-making to accor
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Ikebana workshops start today at PNCA

Ikebana workshops start today at PNCA

In order to promote the art of Ikebana, Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will arrange a series of "Ikebana Workshops". The series would start here on Tuesday and would end on March 13. The workshops are being organised during the spring season
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Parties should avoid confrontational politics: minister

Parties should avoid confrontational politics: minister

Caretaker Minister for Inter-Provincial Co-ordination Dr Mohammad Amjad has said that all the political parties, instead of confrontational politics, should work collectively for resolution of people's problems.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Bid to smuggle flour to Afghanistan foiled

Bid to smuggle flour to Afghanistan foiled

Balochistan Frontier Corps seized 8,600 kilogram of flour during a raid near Pak-Afghan border here on Monday. Commandant FC Chaman Colonel Agha Habib Haider told the journalists that the recovered flour, which was laden on four Toyota pickups had to be s
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Diamond-grading workshop opens

Diamond-grading workshop opens

The Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) has organised a diamond grading training workshop a first of its kind in the history of Pakistan. The training workshop started in Karachi on Monday which is being attended by 15 persons from gem
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
E&T department collects Rs 6384.283 million in seven months

E&T department collects Rs 6384.283 million in seven months

Excise and Taxation (E&T) Department has collected an amount of Rs 6384.283 million during the first seven months of financial year 2007-08. Against the proportionate target of Rs 6320.298 million fixed for the period under the heads of Infrastructure Ces
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sindh Engineering to set up auto joint venture with China's Dong Feng

Sindh Engineering to set up auto joint venture with China's Dong Feng

The Sindh Engineering (Pvt) Ltd (SEL) is planning to enter into a joint venture arrangement with Dong Feng Automobile Company of People's Republic of China for manufacturing Dong Feng brand of commercial vehicles. Details of the joint venture will be anno
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Call to remove bottlenecks hampering Indo-Pak trade

Call to remove bottlenecks hampering Indo-Pak trade

Riaz Umar, leader of an Indian trade delegation visiting Pakistan and chief of Jamiyat Punjabi Saudagran India, has emphasises the need to remove bottlenecks hampering bilateral trades between the two countries.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Trading in IIBL shares suspended

Trading in IIBL shares suspended

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has suspended the trading in the shares of Islamic Investment Bank Limited (IIBL) for a further period of 60 days from Wednesday.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Safma to produce professionals for radio, TV

Safma to produce professionals for radio, TV

The South Asia Media School is first institution in the region of south Asia providing learning opportunities of professional skill regarding radio and television.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Rocket fired at Panjgur airport

Rocket fired at Panjgur airport

A rocket fired by unknown miscreants slightly damaged a small portion of the radar room of Panjgur Airport on Monday, police said. According to reports, the radar system of the airport was the apparent target of miscreants. However, the rocket missed its
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Four women, infant killed in accidents

Four women, infant killed in accidents

Four women and an infant were killed in two different roadside accidents near Muredke. According to police, a car with blistering speed and trailer collided in Ferozwala limit near Kalashah Kaku killing Rani Bibi, Bushra Bibi and four-month Mohammed Tayye
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Judges restoration only through amendment in Constitution: expert

Judges restoration only through amendment in Constitution: expert

Constitutional expert and noted lawyer Mian Mehubullah Khan Kakakhel said on Monday that deposed judges could only be restored through amending the Constitution with two-third majority as mere passing a resolution from the National Assembly through simple
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf lauds Chinese investment in Pakistan

Musharraf lauds Chinese investment in Pakistan

President Pervez Musharraf on Monday lauded the Chinese investment in the country and said two countries can further benefit from bilateral economic co-operation. Talking to Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui, the President said two countries have deep histor
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Death of Shafi condoled

Death of Shafi condoled

PPP Co-Chairman Senator Asif Ali Zardari has condoled with Shakil Durrani, Chairman Wapda on the death of his father Colonel Shafi Durrani, who passed away recently. Zardari in his condolence message prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and grant
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Black Flag Week: rallies organised throughout Multan

Black Flag Week: rallies organised throughout Multan

The lawyers of Multan on Monday observed complete strike and boycotted court proceedings on the second day of the 'Black Flag Week' being observed throughout the country. Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Secretary General, Munawar Hassan also joined the lawyers'
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers boycott courts in Faisalabad

Lawyers boycott courts in Faisalabad

The lawyers boycotted the local courts, here on Monday on the second day of Black Flag Week, which was started on Sunday, the day when a presidential reference was filed against Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Chaudhry Muhammad Iftikhar last year.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Karachi lawyers boycott courts, take out rallies

Karachi lawyers boycott courts, take out rallies

The lawyers of Karachi on Monday boycotted the court proceedings, held general body meetings and took out rallies as part of their Black Flag Week for restoration of deposed judges. The rallies were taken out at city courts, Sindh High Court and Malir cou
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Steps urged to establish garment village in Sialkot

Steps urged to establish garment village in Sialkot

Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturer and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) former chairman Ijaz Khokhar has urged upon the federal Textile Ministry and Punjab Government to take initiatives for developing "Garment Village" in Sialkot because value-added g
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Successful launch of Bank Alfalah's new MasterCard

Successful launch of Bank Alfalah's new MasterCard

First Data Corp, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment services, on Monday announced the successful launch of Bank Alfalah's new MasterCard offering on First Data's VisionPLUS processing platform, says a press release.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
ITBA office-bearers

ITBA office-bearers

The 51st annual general meeting of the Income Tax Bar Association (ITBA), Karachi, elected Abdul Qadir Memon and Wasim Hashmi as president and vice-president respectively, Muhammad Zubair, newly elected general secretary, said on Monday. Other elected off
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba workers injured

Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba workers injured

At least four activists of Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba have been injured in an attack of rival group at its centre office in the jurisdiction of North Nazimabad police station on Monday. Spokesman of Islami Jamiat-e-Tulba said that more than 20 activists belong
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Sindh NAB team visits hospitals

Sindh NAB team visits hospitals

A team of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sindh headed by its acting Director on Monday visited various hospitals to check the health facilities being provided to the public at these facilities.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Haqiqi chief's appeal adjourned for today

Haqiqi chief's appeal adjourned for today

The hearing of an appeal by Aamir Khan, chief, Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM-Haqiqi) was adjourned till 12:30 noon on Tuesday after it was heard partly by an appellate bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) here on Monday.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's murder suspects given charge-sheet

Benazir's murder suspects given charge-sheet

An anti-terrorism court on Monday presented charge-sheets to five suspected militants accused of involvement in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, court officials said. The all five men were arrested in the weeks following former premier Bhutto's slayin
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Outlaws of four gangs held

Outlaws of four gangs held

Police have busted four criminal gangs involved in a string of murders, kidnappings and highway robberies and arrested 46 gang members. They have also seized looted property worth Rs 3.5 million. Investigation Deputy Inspector General Tassaduq Hussain tol
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Painting exhibition inaugurated

Painting exhibition inaugurated

Honorary Counsel of Switzerland, Suleman N Khan on Monday, opened a painting exhibition by Asad Faruki at the Nairang Art Galleries. The exhibition will continue till March 17. Khan said Faruki's work had a strong identity and he had skilfully blended col
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Expert suggests steps to save electricity

Expert suggests steps to save electricity

The replacement of one incandescent bulb by a compact fluorescent lamp (CFLs-energy saver) by each of 17 million users of our electric utilities, Wapda and KESC can help save about 1,374 megawatts of electricity during peak hours, said the energy conserva
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Egyptian team briefed about Nadra's systems

Egyptian team briefed about Nadra's systems

"National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) products and services and its advancement in technology are highly appreciable and we have every reason to believe that Nadra's systems will lead Pakistan to a very promising future as a developed coun
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Kamal pays surprise visit to KIHD

Kamal pays surprise visit to KIHD

City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal paid a surprise visit to Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD) to review the construction work of 5-storeyed building under phase II of the project. During his visit, he also met patients and inquired about their welfare
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf won't quit: Tariq Azeem

Musharraf won't quit: Tariq Azeem

President Pervez Musharraf does not intend to quit, an ally said Monday after Pakistan's main opposition parties agreed to form a coalition and restore judges who could threaten his grip on power. Musharraf huddled with legal aides a day after Asif Ali Za
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Aitzaz asks AGP not to follow Pirzada

Aitzaz asks AGP not to follow Pirzada

Supreme Court Bar Association President, Aitzaz Ehsan has warned that if President Pervez Musharraf disallows the parliament to work in accordance with the law, lawyers' long march will proceed to the army house instead of Islamabad.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'Judiciary biggest protector of constitution'

'Judiciary biggest protector of constitution'

Former Justice Fakharuddin G Ebrahim has warned that the constitution will be useless if judiciary is not freed as the judiciary is the biggest protector of the constitution. Talking to a private TV, he said that media and lawyers community are playing an
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
MPA Jan Ali Changezi joins PPP

MPA Jan Ali Changezi joins PPP

Newly elected independent member of Balochistan Assembly Jan Ali Changezi, on Monday announced to join Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Addressing a press conference, along with PPP nominee for Chief Ministership of Balochistan, Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raisani
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
PML-N leader condemns use of force against lawyers

PML-N leader condemns use of force against lawyers

Pakistan Muslim League-N Central Finance Secretary Muhammad Pervaiz Malik has said the agreement signed between the democratic forces trying to reinstate deposed judges is a whiff of fresh air.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (March 10, 2008) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 11, 2008).
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Early consensus on major national issues urged

Early consensus on major national issues urged

The next government with PPP and its coalition partners should now focus on consensus on major national issues rather than confrontation with the President, said president Tehrik-e-Istaqlal (TI), Rehmat Khan Vardag.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

The latest close of key indices on major world stock exchanges and the London closing values of the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and gold bullion (previous day's closes in brackets).

Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Nisar calls on Zardari, Wali

Nisar calls on Zardari, Wali

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) central leader Chaudhry Nisar Ahmad Khan has held separate meetings with PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and ANP President Asfandyar Wali Khan and discussed formation of government, sources said. During his meeting, C
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
No rift in PPP ranks over Prime Minister slot: Sherry

No rift in PPP ranks over Prime Minister slot: Sherry

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has said that it would announce its candidate for the office of the prime minister after the elections of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Talking to media here on Monday, PPP Information Secretary Sherry Rehman ruled
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 10, 2008).

Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'PPP to bring down soaring prices'

'PPP to bring down soaring prices'

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would take effective measures to bring down the soaring prices, after coming into power, which are not within the reach of common people. This was stated by Farzana Raja, newly elected MNA, while talking to APP.
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (March 10, 2008) and for Tuesday (March 11, 2008).
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
'PPP to undertake social, economic projects for uplift of people'

'PPP to undertake social, economic projects for uplift of people'

Asif Zardari has said that all party sponsored projects would be inaugurated by the next of kin of those Shuhadas who had laid down their lives for the cause of restoration of democracy. The PPP co-chairman expressed these views at a series of gatherings
Published 11 Mar, 2008 12:00am
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