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Print - 2008-04-27
Railways told to stop leasing its land immediately

Railways told to stop leasing its land immediately

Pakistan Railways (PR) has been directed to immediately stop leasing its land for longer periods and PR would work out exploiting these commercially viable lands through joint ventures on equity sharing basis.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Soneri Bank to launch generator loan scheme

Soneri Bank to launch generator loan scheme

President, Soneri Bank, Safar Ali K. Lakhani has said that Soneri Bank will launch generator loan scheme for power generation. The loan will be released on 20 percent down payment of the required loan amount ranging between Rs 0.1 million to Rs 10 million
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Peshawar university holds seminar on Disaster Risk Management

Peshawar university holds seminar on Disaster Risk Management

The Department of Geography, University of Peshawar, in collaboration with German Technical Co-operation (GTZ) held a one-day seminar on 'Disaster Risk Management'. The seminar, held at Abdul Qayyum Hall, was one of the series of seminars being held at th
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
IHC constitutes seven benches

IHC constitutes seven benches

Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has constituted five single benches and two division benches for the next week, starting from April 28 (Monday) for the hearing of hundreds of cases at Islamabad.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Cotton growers training

Cotton growers training

The third phase of training for cotton growers in 568 villages, and the first phase of training for paddy growers in 261 villages have been started in the Jhang district. The training is being imparted to cotton growers by 21 teams of Agriculture Departme
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Setting up of Mardan university approved

Setting up of Mardan university approved

The Chief Minister of NWFP, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti, has given approval for the establishment of Mardan University for Arts, Science and Technology and, further, directed to set up a committee to work on the acquisition of land to materialise the plan.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Radioactive leak sparks Spanish debate on nuclear power

Radioactive leak sparks Spanish debate on nuclear power

For advocates of nuclear power in Spain, the recently discovered incident at the Asco I nuclear plant in the country's north-east could scarcely have come at a worse time. Just as global warming and rising oil prices were making nuclear energy seem more a
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Devastated by tornado, Kansas town rebuilds on green plan

Devastated by tornado, Kansas town rebuilds on green plan

Devastated by a tornado, this tiny Kansas town is banking on a greener future as homeowners, businesses and officials weave environmentally-friendly features into their rebuilding plans. It may seem an unlikely choice in this largely rural and conservativ
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Nizam of Hyderabad

Nizam of Hyderabad

While browsing through April 22nd Business Recorder I came across a letter of Mr Gheewala who has lamented over the slandering of the Last Nizam of Hyderabad H.E Mir Osman Ali Khan.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Emiratis fear being minority in their own country

Emiratis fear being minority in their own country

The growing concern of Emiratis about being a minority in their own country surfaced again last week, with a senior official warning that it could lead to the collapse of the regime. "I'm afraid we are building towers but losing the Emirates," said outspo
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
WTO implications and survival of agriculture sector

WTO implications and survival of agriculture sector

Agriculture continues to be the single largest sector, a dominant driving force for growth and the main source of livelihood for 66 percent of the country's population. It accounts for 20.9 percent of the GDP and employs 43.4 percent of the total work for
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Indian wheat for Afghanistan

Indian wheat for Afghanistan

Pakistan is half-ready to accept Afghanistan's longstanding request to allow import of Indian wheat via the Wagah border - the shortest and least expensive route - although it continues to express reservations on the issue.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
FIRs against tax officials

FIRs against tax officials

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to lodge FIRs (which is the first step towards initiating criminal proceedings) against tax officials involved in sanctioning illegal Sales Tax refunds in mega scams unearthed by the Directorate-General of In
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
62 types of medicines being provided to patients at Pims OPD

62 types of medicines being provided to patients at Pims OPD

Executive Director Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims), Dr Abdul Majeed Rajput, has said that 62 types of medicines are available in the outdoor patient department (OPD), which are being provided free of cost to patients.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
100 suites to be added to Parliament Lodges

100 suites to be added to Parliament Lodges

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to construct another 100 suites in the Parliament Lodges to accommodate the lawmakers residing in the rented houses in the federal capital, Member Engineering Moinuddin Kakakhel said on Saturday.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Article 58(2)b dubbed as question mark for parliament

Article 58(2)b dubbed as question mark for parliament

The secretary-general of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's International Affairs Committee, Sheikh Kaiser Mahmood, has said as Article 58 (2)b is against the spirit of 1973 Constitution, therefore, this article is a question mark for the parliament.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers demand judicial inquiry into April 9 incident

Lawyers demand judicial inquiry into April 9 incident

The legal fraternity on Saturday continued token boycott of courts proceedings and staged hunger strike camps against the removal of judges and to press the government of restoring all the 'deposed' judges.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Planning to preserve Punjabi culture underway

Planning to preserve Punjabi culture underway

Provincial Minister for Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Tanvir-ul-Islam, has said that comprehensive measures will be taken for the promotion of Punjabi language, besides extending patronage to artists in order to enhance the cultural activities in
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan has potential to raise its global apparel market share

Pakistan has potential to raise its global apparel market share

Pakistan has a tremendous potential to increase its market share in the international apparel market despite the competition from her neighbours Matthias Theis, Director Igedo Fashion Fairs of Germany, stated this at presentation on Global Fashion.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Punjab senior minister calls on Shahbaz

Punjab senior minister calls on Shahbaz

Punjab Senior Minister Raja Riaz has called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and discussed with him various matters pertaining to the provincial coalition government. The minister, who is also parliamentary le
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Pakistan custodian of minorities rights'

'Pakistan custodian of minorities rights'

Punjab Minister for Minorities and Human Rights, Kamran Michael was the chief guest in 22nd annual convention of Sialkot Devises at Shallume Centre, Jhelum, on Saturday. The provincial minister congratulated the successful pastors and expressed best wishe
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Government to announce new youth policy soon

Government to announce new youth policy soon

The government would announce a new youth policy very soon.This was disclosed by Ashfaq Mahmud, secretary Youth affairs at a function held here at the Islamic University (IIU) on Saturday to recognise the winners of essay competition on projects that prod
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
B A Malik likely to be envoy again

B A Malik likely to be envoy again

B.A. Malik is likely to be appointed as an Ambassador to a European country, Business Recorder learnt here on Saturday.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Days of dictatorship over, masses to rule country'

'Days of dictatorship over, masses to rule country'

Punjab Chief Minister, Sardar Dost Muhammad Khan Khosa has said that the situation has changed due to the power of peoples' vote, the days of dictatorship are over and now the masses will rule the country and not bureaucracy. A new era of genuine democrac
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
UAF to establish botanical gardens

UAF to establish botanical gardens

Chairman, Pakistan Science Foundation Dr N M Butt has said that entire world is investing huge resources on nanotechnology in order to grab the fruit of maximum yield potential from the existing soil resources.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Energy Saving Walk' on May 2

'Energy Saving Walk' on May 2

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) is being recognised as exemplary model company at top government level and this credit goes to its head and its team, said Munawar Baseer Ahmad, Managing Director Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) here on Sa
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
ICMAP announces admissions

ICMAP announces admissions

The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP) has announced its fall 2008 admission. According to a press release issued on Saturday, the prospectus and other admission related forms would be available at all ICMAP centers located a
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Attack on Attock Cement worker condemned

Attack on Attock Cement worker condemned

President Lasbela Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Saleem H. Mandviwalla urged the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief Minister of Balochistan and Inspector General of Police of Balochistan to order high level inquiry into the attack on the workers o
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Young leaders forum 2008 begins in Kuwait on April 28

Young leaders forum 2008 begins in Kuwait on April 28

A 40-member Pak young entrepreneur delegation from corporate sector will attend 'World Islamic Economic Forum's (WIEF) Young Leaders Forum 2008' being held in Kuwait on April 28.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
CDGK subordinate to Sindh government: Brigadier Nasir

CDGK subordinate to Sindh government: Brigadier Nasir

Brigadier A.S. Nasir (Retd), a former Chief of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) and ex-chairman Governor's Inspection Team, said that City District Government Karachi (CDGK) is subordinate to provincial government and not an independent organisat
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
UAF to sell certified wheat seed

UAF to sell certified wheat seed

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has decided to sell the certified wheat seed using its own brand name in order to supply pure and high yield seed to the farming community. The Vice Chancellor (VC), UAF, Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan said this while inaugu
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Auqaf secretary orders removal of encroachments

Auqaf secretary orders removal of encroachments

The Secretary, Auqaf and Chief Administrator, Religious Affairs Auqaf, Punjab, Tariq Ayub has asked all zonal administrators and managers of the auqaf to immediately remove the encroachments from the 'waqf properties'. Addressing a meeting here on Saturda
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Government has decided to restore judges: Hashmi

Government has decided to restore judges: Hashmi

Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, a central leader of PML-N said on Saturday that people of Pakistan shall wait for the restoration of judges for few days only as government has all intentions to resolve the issue by April 30 as per Bhurban declaration.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Three more Balochistan ministers take oath

Three more Balochistan ministers take oath

Three more Balochistan provincial ministers Abdul Khaliq (PML-N), Amin Umrani (PPP) and Masood Loni (PML-Q) took oath on Saturday. Balochistan Governor Zulfikar Ali Magsi administered the oath at the Governor House.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Oracle announces financial services summit

Oracle announces financial services summit

Oracle on Saturday announced that it will host a Financial Services Global Leadership Summit, May 7-9, 2008, at the intercontinental Hotel in Athens, Greece, which will provide financial services industry professionals an opportunity to network with, and
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan to participate in Kenfair in Hong Kong

Pakistan to participate in Kenfair in Hong Kong

Pakistan will take part in the three-day Kenfair International, a major Hong Kong trade fair for the premium gift, house-ware and toys. The fair also called Mega Show Part-II, will provide a sales platform for over 5,500 Asian manufacturers and suppliers
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Daska industrialists seek government help

Daska industrialists seek government help

The industrialist community involved in agri-tools and auto-part industries of Daska has urged upon the Punjab government to take initiatives for the modernisation and developing both the industries on modern production lines.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Computer training course for farmers

Computer training course for farmers

Regional Agriculture Economic Development Centre will hold a two-month computer training course for the youths of the farming community.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
More than 45 million children deprived of education

More than 45 million children deprived of education

More than 45 million children in Pakistan are deprived of education and the country is globally short listed where Juvenile, labourer, disable and needy children have no rights of quality education. The District Co-ordinator, Sparc Child Rights Committee,
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Call for balanced use of fertiliser to boost cotton and wheat output

Call for balanced use of fertiliser to boost cotton and wheat output

There would have been a big green revolution in Pakistan, had the government spent Rs 24 billion on agricultural sector which was spent on the import of wheat and we would be self-sufficient in wheat, cotton, and oil-seeds, said the farmers while addressi
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Muhammad Khan Hoti meets Governor

Muhammad Khan Hoti meets Governor

The Federal Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti called on the NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor's House, Peshawar on Saturday. They discussed matters to further strengthen the working of the institutions
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
TUF condemns Safdar Kiyani's murder

TUF condemns Safdar Kiyani's murder

The University of Faisalabad (TUF) condemns the assassination of Professor Safdar Kiyani, Pro VC of Balochistan University. In this connection a condolence meeting was held in TUF to condole the assassination of Professor Safdar Kiyani.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
UVAS celebrates World Veterinary Day

UVAS celebrates World Veterinary Day

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore celebrated the World Veterinary Day in a befitting manner here on Saturday. The theme of the day was "Diversity of the Profession".
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Three-day TTP concludes at GCU

Three-day TTP concludes at GCU

A three-day Teacher Training Programme (TTP) concluded here at the Government College University (GCU) Lahore.The programme is a part of the GCU's Quality Policy, as approved and strictly enforced by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Khalid Aftab.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Punjab University students building soft image of country in Europe'

'Punjab University students building soft image of country in Europe'

Punjab University vice-chancellor Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran has on Saturday said that PU students have contributed in building soft image of Pakistan in Germany, Holland and other European countries by winning best delegation awards at international mod
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
50,000 litre oil spills out as tanker overturns

50,000 litre oil spills out as tanker overturns

The entire oil cargo of an oil tanker spilled out on to the road when the tanker overturned on the national highway on Saturday morning. According to the motorway police, the tanker (TLH-984) carrying 50,000 litre oil was heading for Lahore from Karachi,
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Under construction building collapse leaves one dead, three injured

Under construction building collapse leaves one dead, three injured

A three years old boy was killed and three others were critically injured when an under-construction two-storey building collapsed in New Karachi in the wee hours of Saturday evening. Police sources said that overloading of construction material resulted
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Cylinder explosion: labourer burnt to death

Cylinder explosion: labourer burnt to death

A worker of a private gas company was burnt to death while two others sustained injuries when a gas cylinder exploded here at 130-industrial Kot Lakhpat on Saturday. According to details, the labourers were filling gas in a cylinder when all of sudden it
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Khushnud Qureshi's Chehlum today

Khushnud Qureshi's Chehlum today

The Chehlum of senior columnist and former chief public relations officer of District Government Lahore Khushnud Ahmed Qureshi would be held on April 27 (Sunday) at his residence. According to a spokesman of the city government here on Saturday, pray for
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Millennium anniversary of Ibn-e-Sina celebrated

Millennium anniversary of Ibn-e-Sina celebrated

Preston University and the Society of Asian Civilisations on Saturday jointly organised an international conference to observe the millennium anniversary of Abu Ali al Husain Ibn-e-Sina (980-1037), the foremost Islamic mathematician, philosopher and physi
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court to resume hearing of election petitions

Supreme Court to resume hearing of election petitions

The Supreme Court on Monday will resume the hearing of election petitions filed by the candidates from different constituencies, seeking partial re-polling at the stations where polls were allegedly rigged.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PML-N committed to restore judiciary: Mushhud

PML-N committed to restore judiciary: Mushhud

Pakistan Muslim League-N is determined to restore the judiciary and the nation will hear a good news in the coming days, Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhud Ahmed said. While addressing a function organised by Pakistan Medical Society, Mashhud sai
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Musharraf calls for continuation of policies

Musharraf calls for continuation of policies

President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday stressed the need for bridging the gap between policy formulation and implementation as well as their sustainability and continuation. He was addressing the participants of 88th National Management Course (BPS-18) an
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Trials to select bridge team from May 1

Trials to select bridge team from May 1

Karachi Bridge Association (KBA) is holding trials to select five teams from Sindh to contest in the preliminary round of trials for the selection of Pakistan team for the World Mind Games to be held in Beijing (China) later this year.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Replaced by Chachar: Sindh government dismisses KBCA chief

Replaced by Chachar: Sindh government dismisses KBCA chief

The ongoing power struggle between the Sindh government and Karachi city government further intensified on Saturday when the former dismissed Rauf Akhtar Farooqui, Chief Controller of Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA) from his office.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
1,000 bags of wheat flour seized

1,000 bags of wheat flour seized

Police and food department officials at Baigpur checkpost seized 1000 bags of wheat flour which were carried by five Peshawar-bound trucks from Gujranwala. None of the drivers of the trucks (965-SW, 2396-BUA, 541-TKT, 1562-A and 6588-B) who were smuggling
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Nine of a family shot dead while asleep

Nine of a family shot dead while asleep

Some armed men shot dead nine members of a family in Qaimpur (Hasilpur), of Bahawalpur district, on Saturday. A Police officer, Pervez Iqbal Bajwah, said, "Some proclaimed offenders gunned down eight member of a family in village Kalia Shah at 1.30 am to
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Complaint cell

Complaint cell

On the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, a complaint cell has been established at 7-Club Road, Lahore, for the redressal of people's grievances. Aggrieved persons can bring their matters of immediate concern to the notice of the cell for prompt actio
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sub Inspector suspended

Sub Inspector suspended

Capital City Police Officer, Additional IG Malik Muhammad Iqbal has suspended Sub-Inspector Naheed Zia here on Saturday of PS Sabzazar with immediate effect on the account of grave misconduct and misuse of power. He has further directed Sr. Superintendent
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Iesco increases load shedding duration from April 28

Iesco increases load shedding duration from April 28

The country is experiencing inequitable power outage for more than six hours daily on the average while the people living in rural areas have to bear load shedding for more than eight hours.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Eight killed in Mohmand Agency clash

Eight killed in Mohmand Agency clash

Eight people including three children and three women were killed and nine others injured in a clash between militants and tribesmen in Mohmand Agency, Aaj TV reported. According to the channel, the clash between two groups started on the issue of
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
People express apprehensions over MHNP management

People express apprehensions over MHNP management

People directly affected by the 2D seismic survey in sensitive areas of the Margalla and Margalla North Blocks, expressed apprehensions about the management of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) at a public hearing on the Environmental Impact Assessment
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
PGECL exhibition

PGECL exhibition

Pakistan Guarantee Export Corporation Limited (PGECL) is holding a two-day exhibition on banking, finance and information technology here on April 28. According to a spokesman of PGECL, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani would inaugurate the exhibiti
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'Check and balance' system in Punjab departments being introduced: Kaira

'Check and balance' system in Punjab departments being introduced: Kaira

Punjab Finance and Planning Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that the government is introducing a system of check and balance in every department. He expressed these views while addressing the officers of the department after a departmental briefing
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Main Sui gas pipeline blown up

Main Sui gas pipeline blown up

The main Sui gas pipeline of thirty inch diameter for Punjab was blown up by some unknown saboteurs on Saturday night near Sui, Aaj TV reported. The TV channel, quoting government sources, said that seven feet portion of the main Sui gas pipeline w
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Commander MI Punjab transferred

Commander MI Punjab transferred

Commander Military Intelligence (MI) Punjab Brigadier Zaheer has been transferred, Aaj TV reported. According to TV channel, Director Nescom security Brigadier Mumtaz Iqbal would be new Commander Military Intelligence (MI), Punjab.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
'DHL Gogreen Express'

'DHL Gogreen Express'

DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, announced the launch of its carbon neutral shipping service 'DHL Gogreen Express' in Asia Pacific. "Sustainability is increasingly a critical part of DHL leadership philosophy," said Dan McHugh, CEO
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Revenue department to digitalise microfilmed records

Revenue department to digitalise microfilmed records

The Sindh Minister for Revenue and Relief, Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that new government has decided to modernise the Revenue department with latest technology. It would not only enhance revenue recovery capacity but also bring solution to the people's
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Negotiations with MQM in final stages: Shazia Marri

Negotiations with MQM in final stages: Shazia Marri

Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has said that the negotiations with MQM are in final stage and the nation will get a good news in a couple of days in this regard.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Motorola partners with TeleCON

Motorola partners with TeleCON

Motorola Inc, one of the world's fastest growing technology companies has partnered with Global TeleCON 2008 to highlight the importance of new technologies in the country. The Tele congress will be held in Karachi on the 29th and 30th of April.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
NIT announces July-March result

NIT announces July-March result

The National Investment Trust (NIT) has once again outperformed the KSE-100 Index by a good margin of 3.37 percent where Net Asset Value (NAV) of NIT unit has increased by 13.19 percent from Rs 56.18 as on June 30, 2007 (ex-dividend) to Rs 63.59 as on Mar
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
NIT announces July-March result

NIT announces July-March result

The National Investment Trust (NIT) has once again outperformed the KSE-100 Index by a good margin of 3.37 percent where Net Asset Value (NAV) of NIT unit has increased by 13.19 percent from Rs 56.18 as on June 30, 2007 (ex-dividend) to Rs 63.59 as on Mar
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Four injured in hotel firing

Four injured in hotel firing

Four people were injured when some unknown gunmen opened fire in a hotel in the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police on Saturday. According to Police, five unknown assailants rushed into a hotel in sector 15, Orangi Town on Saturday evening and opened fire
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Probe body submits report on BOR fire incident

Probe body submits report on BOR fire incident

The Inquiry Committee set up to probe into the causes of fire in the offices of Sindh Board of Revenue, has completed its inquiry. According to informed sources, the committee has submitted its report to the Inspector General Police.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
New York festival showcases films on Muslim world

New York festival showcases films on Muslim world

Seven years after New York's Tribeca neighbourhood was shaken by the attacks on the city's World Trade Center, the area has become a bazaar for movies about and from the Muslim world.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
New York festival showcases films on Muslim world

New York festival showcases films on Muslim world

Seven years after New York's Tribeca neighbourhood was shaken by the attacks on the city's World Trade Center, the area has become a bazaar for movies about and from the Muslim world.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Morocco mattress factory fire kills 55

Morocco mattress factory fire kills 55

Fire broke out at a mattress factory in the Moroccan coastal city of Casablanca on Saturday killing 55 people, state news agency MAP reported. Twelve others including a police officer were seriously injured in the blaze which took hold on the ground floor
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Morocco mattress factory fire kills 55

Morocco mattress factory fire kills 55

Fire broke out at a mattress factory in the Moroccan coastal city of Casablanca on Saturday killing 55 people, state news agency MAP reported. Twelve others including a police officer were seriously injured in the blaze which took hold on the ground floor
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Violation of constitution no more tolerated: Nawaz

Violation of constitution no more tolerated: Nawaz

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Chief Patron Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said on Saturday that the violators the Constitution would be brought to justice, adding that no one would be allowed to break the law of land any further.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Violation of constitution no more tolerated: Nawaz

Violation of constitution no more tolerated: Nawaz

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Chief Patron Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), said on Saturday that the violators the Constitution would be brought to justice, adding that no one would be allowed to break the law of land any further.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Preoccupied by high inflation, increasing poverty and low income, the sugarcane growers still await payment from the millers, while the government seems helpless in resolving the issue.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Preoccupied by high inflation, increasing poverty and low income, the sugarcane growers still await payment from the millers, while the government seems helpless in resolving the issue.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Sugarcane growers still awaiting payment by millers

Preoccupied by high inflation, increasing poverty and low income, the sugarcane growers still await payment from the millers, while the government seems helpless in resolving the issue.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

A North Sea pipeline which supplies around 40 percent of Britain''s oil and gas as well as international markets will shut down within hours because of a strike, operator BP said Saturday.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

A North Sea pipeline which supplies around 40 percent of Britain's oil and gas as well as international markets will shut down within hours because of a strike, operator BP said Saturday.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

British oil and gas pipeline set to close over strike

A North Sea pipeline which supplies around 40 percent of Britain's oil and gas as well as international markets will shut down within hours because of a strike, operator BP said Saturday.
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Conservatives strengthen grip in Iran run-off vote

Conservatives strengthen grip in Iran run-off vote

Conservatives have consolidated their grip on Iran's parliament after run-off votes for undecided seats, state radio reported on Saturday, but reformists said the election process was biased against them. Conservatives won a majority of the 208 seats deci
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
Conservatives strengthen grip in Iran run-off vote

Conservatives strengthen grip in Iran run-off vote

Conservatives have consolidated their grip on Iran's parliament after run-off votes for undecided seats, state radio reported on Saturday, but reformists said the election process was biased against them. Conservatives won a majority of the 208 seats deci
Published 27 Apr, 2008 12:00am
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