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Print - 2008-05-12
China dominant in Thomas and Uber Cup defence

China dominant in Thomas and Uber Cup defence

Lin Dan and Xie Xingfang led China to crushing opening day victories in defence of their titles at the Thomas and Uber Cup team championships on Sunday, with Malaysia also chalking impressive wins. World number one Lin barely broke a sweat in beating Nige
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Massa takes Turkish hat-trick for Ferrari

Massa takes Turkish hat-trick for Ferrari

Ferrari's Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix from pole position for the third year in a row on Sunday after tyre concerns slowed Lewis Hamilton's challenge. The Brazilian took the chequered flag 3.7 seconds ahead of the 23-year-old McLaren driver, wh
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Ricco sprints to Giro's second stage, Pellizotti in pink

Ricco sprints to Giro's second stage, Pellizotti in pink

Italian Riccardo Ricco of the Saunier Duval team threw down the gauntlet to his rivals for the Giro d'Italia's pink jersey by sprinting to victory in the second stage here Sunday. Liquigas rider Franco Pellizotti took the race lead from American Christian
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
17th Sultan Azlan Shah: India and Malaysia first cup wins

17th Sultan Azlan Shah: India and Malaysia first cup wins

Three-times champions India bounced back from two defeats to beat Canada 3-1 in the 17th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup Sunday. However, with 12 juniors in their squad, they paid a heavy price as penalty corner specialist and their only goalscorer Sandeep Singh in
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
United clinch 17th title as Chelsea falter at the end

United clinch 17th title as Chelsea falter at the end

Manchester United clinched their 17th English championship on Sunday by beating Wigan 2-0 in a nail-biting finale to the most thrilling Premier League title battle in years. Pushed to the wire by Chelsea, United claimed the 10th title of Sir Alex Ferguson
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
India magazine industry thriving

India magazine industry thriving

When Conde Nast launched its premium lifestyle magazine 'Vogue' in India last year, it carried a whopping 168 pages of advertisements of a total 400 pages.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh unable to guarantee gas supply to Tata

Bangladesh unable to guarantee gas supply to Tata

Bangladesh has declined to guarantee an uninterrupted gas supply for 20 years to Indian conglomerate Tata, which has proposed investing $3 billion in a number of projects, a senior official said on Sunday. The decision was conveyed to Tata on Sunday at a
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Olympics to boost Chinese energy demand

Olympics to boost Chinese energy demand

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will boost China's rampant demand for energy, threatening to push world oil prices beyond current record heights, according to industry analysts.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Mahathir warns of throwing money at food problem

Mahathir warns of throwing money at food problem

Malaysia's former premier Sunday urged Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi not to tackle the country's soaring food and fuel prices by increasing subsidies. The comments by Mahathir Mohamad come after Abdullah admitted over the weekend that funds set asi
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Bangladesh to buy record amount of rice for stocks

Bangladesh to buy record amount of rice for stocks

Bangladesh will buy a record amount of rice from farmers this year at prices 55 percent higher than in 2007 to stimulate production and build emergency stocks, the farm minister said Sunday.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Nasa looks to private sector help for next shuttle

Nasa looks to private sector help for next shuttle

Nasa wants the private sector to help develop the next generation of shuttle craft to serve the International Space Station and is providing $500 million in "seed" money to kick start work, its chief said on Sunday.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
South Africa faces up to 'wage apartheid'

South Africa faces up to 'wage apartheid'

Whites in South Africa earn five times more than their black counterparts on average, according to a new study, illustrating the enduring legacy of apartheid 14 years after its abolition.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Blackouts hit Gaza after sole power plant shuts down

Blackouts hit Gaza after sole power plant shuts down

The Gaza Strip faced new blackouts on Sunday after its only power plant shut down after receiving no fuel from Israel in four days, senior Palestinian officials said. "There is a very serious crisis with respect to electricity," Jamal al-Dardasawi, spokes
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Road less travelled in US as gas prices skyrocket

Road less travelled in US as gas prices skyrocket

Americans are driving less for the first time in nearly 30 years as they face up to skyrocketing fuel prices, putting a dent in lifestyles in a country where the car has long reigned as king.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
German industry groups urge tax relief

German industry groups urge tax relief

Germany's four leading industry associations urged the government on Sunday to implement cuts in taxes and social costs for the middle class, saying average Germans had not benefited sufficiently from an economic upswing.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
California man losing nine homes in mortgage mess

California man losing nine homes in mortgage mess

A California man who has defaulted on nine homes and expects banks to foreclose on all of them, forcing him into bankruptcy, says he now considers it a mistake to have invested in the real estate market. Shawn Forgaard, a 37-year-old software company proj
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Singapore shares may trade cautiously

Singapore shares may trade cautiously

Singapore shares are expected to trade cautiously next week amid runaway oil prices and concerns over the ailing US economy, analysts said Friday. They said investors would be closely watching the April inflation and retail sales figures from the United S
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Wall Street keeps eye on US consumer as rally falters

Wall Street keeps eye on US consumer as rally falters

Wall Street's rally has hit a speed bump as fresh doubts emerge about the notion of a quick recovery for the US economy from its current malaise. Market momentum has taken a hit from skyrocketing crude oil prices and fears that the US and perhaps the glob
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
JGBs rally, 10-year yield well off seven-month high

JGBs rally, 10-year yield well off seven-month high

Japanese government bonds surged on Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield dropping sharply from a seven-month high as investors rushed to buy paper at higher yield levels after putting a poor 10-year debt sale behind them.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
JGBs rally, 10-year yield well off seven-month high

JGBs rally, 10-year yield well off seven-month high

Japanese government bonds surged on Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield dropping sharply from a seven-month high as investors rushed to buy paper at higher yield levels after putting a poor 10-year debt sale behind them.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Dollar holds up against most Asian currencies

Dollar holds up against most Asian currencies

Key Asian currencies ended the week mainly down against the US dollar as the greenback continued to strengthen amid hopes that the subprime credit crisis is over.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Seoul equities likely to undergo correction

Seoul equities likely to undergo correction

South Korea's stock market is likely to undergo a correction in the coming week, mainly because of jitters over high oil prices, analysts said on Friday.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Indian shares likely to edge higher

Indian shares likely to edge higher

Indian shares could edge upwards after strong quarterly earnings growth and on hopes that interest rates will stay steady, dealers said. Sentiment remained buoyant at the end of the week after India's central bank on Tuesday kept leading interest rates on
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Taiwan shares may stage limited rebound

Taiwan shares may stage limited rebound

Taiwan share prices are expected to stage a technical rebound next week, but with foreign investors still sidelined, the upside may be capped at around the 9,000 point level, dealers said Friday. Market sentiment has turned cautious ahead of the May 20 in
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Philippines shares' rally likely to continue

Philippines shares' rally likely to continue

Philippines share prices likely to rise further following a technical rally that began this week, dealers said Friday. But caution due to signs of high inflation could mean this rally will not be sustained, they said.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Malaysian shares expected to be subdued

Malaysian shares expected to be subdued

Malaysian shares are likely to remain subdued but interest in commodities-linked stocks could help, analysts said on Friday. "Shares are likely to be flat next week as there are not many catalysts around, with the key index trading in a tight range of bet
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Renewed volatility tipped for Australian shares

Renewed volatility tipped for Australian shares

The Australian share market is expected to face a bout of renewed volatility as recent strong gains begin to falter, dealers said on Friday. For the week ending May 9, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 rose 71.4 points or 1.25 percent to 5,771.8, adding to a gain
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Tokyo stocks may face further profit taking

Tokyo stocks may face further profit taking

Japanese share prices may face further profit-taking amid jitters about the outlook for corporate earnings and the US economy, analysts said on Friday. Over-all sentiment continues to improve amid hopes that the US economy could begin to recover later thi
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
UNRWA demands probe into killing of Gaza mother

UNRWA demands probe into killing of Gaza mother

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees on Sunday demanded an Israeli army inquiry into the death of a mother of six during an Israeli army operation in the Gaza Strip last week.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Sri Lanka ruling alliance wins key election in east

Sri Lanka ruling alliance wins key election in east

Sri Lanka's ruling alliance won crucial elections in the island's war-ravaged east and hailed the result on Sunday as an endorsement of its war to defeat Tamil Tiger rebels. But election monitors and the opposition said the poll was marred by cheating, wi
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Axelrod sees to end nomination fight

Axelrod sees to end nomination fight

Democrat Barack Obama's campaign chief predicted on Sunday his protracted battle against Hillary Clinton for the party's presidential nomination would soon be over, saying "we're coming to the end of the process."
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Turkey hits Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Turkey hits Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Turkey's military said on Sunday it launched overnight air and artillery attacks against Kurdish separatist rebels in northern Iraq after an insurgent strike on a military base. "Targets proven to belong to the PKK terrorist organisation in northern Iraq
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Divided Serbians vote on future links with Europe

Divided Serbians vote on future links with Europe

Divided Serbians voted in large numbers Sunday in snap general elections that gave them the stark choice of entering or rebuffing the European Union after the trauma of losing Kosovo.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Violence eases in Baghdad slum after truce

Violence eases in Baghdad slum after truce

A deal to end fighting between militias and US-backed security forces in the Baghdad stronghold of Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr was largely holding on Sunday, despite some sporadic fighting.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
British author brands Nobel win 'a disaster': BBC

British author brands Nobel win 'a disaster': BBC

British author Doris Lessing has said that winning the Nobel Prize for Literature was a "bloody disaster", adding she has now stopped writing, the BBC reported Sunday. Lessing, whose works include "The Golden Notebook" and "The Good Terrorist", said she s
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Lebanon troops patrol Beirut after Hezbollah pullout

Lebanon troops patrol Beirut after Hezbollah pullout

Lebanese troops patrolled Beirut on Sunday after Hezbollah fighters pulled back from areas they had seized in gun battles with supporters of the US-backed government. But fighting broke out overnight in Tripoli between pro- and anti-government gunmen.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack

Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack

Sudan cut diplomatic relations with Chad on Sunday after an attack on Khartoum by Darfur rebels which it said was supported by Chadian President Idriss Deby.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Tragedy of dead and survivors in Myanmar grows worse

Tragedy of dead and survivors in Myanmar grows worse

Desperate survivors of Cyclone Nargis headed out of Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta in search of food, water and medicine, but aid workers said on Sunday that thousands will die if emergency supplies don't get through soon. Buddhist temples and schools on the o
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Bush's daughter Jenna ties the knot

Bush's daughter Jenna ties the knot

In a welcome break from two wars, terrorism and soaring oil prices, US President George W. Bush on Saturday celebrated his daughter Jenna's wedding on his Texas ranch.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Tornados kill 20 in central US

Tornados kill 20 in central US

A series of powerful tornados swept across the US Great Plains late Saturday, killing at least 20 people in Oklahoma and Missouri, officials said. Susie Stonner, spokeswoman for the Missouri department of emergency management, said there were 13 confirmed
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Taliban suspects on hunger strike in Afghan jail

Taliban suspects on hunger strike in Afghan jail

About 300 Taliban suspects have been on a hunger strike in Afghanistan's southern Kandahar prison for a week demanding fair trials, rights groups and local lawmakers said Sunday. The prisoners, most of them captured in connection with a Taliban-led insurg
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Street barriers

Street barriers

This is to inform that many people have placed street barriers in Delhi Mercantile Co-operative Housing Society and Al Hamra Co-operative Housing, thus creating a lot of trouble for residents of these societies, as well as aggravating parking problems. Ci
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Fast track labour courts

Fast track labour courts

In an article under the caption "Fast Track Labour Courts" published in your esteemed newspaper on 5th May, 2008, the author, Mr Mahmood Abdul Ghani, has made objectionable and derogatory remarks on the most representative employers and workers organisati
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Rover's Diary: understanding freedom of expression issue

Rover's Diary: understanding freedom of expression issue

A young student of Urdu University asked me at a seminar on World Press Freedom Day if there should be any limit to Press freedom. Another one inquired is press freedom possible without independent judiciary?
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Enough of revenue losses!

Enough of revenue losses!

"Loss leaves us empty - but learn not to close your heart and mind in grief. Allow life to replenish you. When sorrow comes it seems impossible - but new joys wait to fill the void."
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Why US matters so much to our politicians and military

Why US matters so much to our politicians and military

We in Pakistan operate within a conundrum: our leadership has remained focused on one individual - be it military or civilian - and seeks to subjugate party members and, in doing so, rewards not the competent but the sycophant, thereby giving rise to a lo
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
No time to waste

No time to waste

The coalition government is almost half way through its promised pace setter first 100 days but not much is there to showcase as its performance. The hope stirred by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in his inaugural speech is fast losing its ring. Long s
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
The unease over rupee depreciation

The unease over rupee depreciation

The sharp depreciation of the rupee in the exchange market seems to have greatly disturbed the authorities. In a meeting with the heads of commercial banks on 9th May, State Bank Governor Shamshad Akhtar warned that the central bank could impose severe ad
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Rising trend seen in rice, pulses, barley prices

Rising trend seen in rice, pulses, barley prices

Most of the commodities maintained sharp upturn as oil hit $122 a barrel. There were no concerted efforts to arrest rising trend, as government, according to traders, was engaged in more important subjects in its view. The sharp and sustained rise was mar
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Postgraduate examination schedule

Postgraduate examination schedule

The Controller of Examination Postgraduate Studies Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro has announced the postgraduate examination 2008. The following diploma courses will be held on 12th and 13th May at 11am DMRD Part I-II D. DERM.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
MBBS annual examination from May 29

MBBS annual examination from May 29

It is to inform that MCQ theory programme of third professional MBBS Annual Examination of 2008 is scheduled to be held with effect from May 29. This will be held at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro, Chandka Medical College Larka
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
'Rediscovering Naseem Qazi' exhibition

'Rediscovering Naseem Qazi' exhibition

The National Art Gallery (NAG) is holding an exhibition of more than 100 paintings of the legend artist, Naseem Hafeez Qazi with the theme title 'Rediscovery of Naseem Qazi'.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Cotton prices maintain high posture but range bound

Cotton prices maintain high posture but range bound

The rising dollar has been pushing cotton prices up, however, the solace is local currency with sliding downward, which will go a long way to boost textile products. The spot rate was raised by Rs 25 to Rs 3375 while lint prices ruled between Rs 3150 and
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Cotton prices maintain high posture but range bound

Cotton prices maintain high posture but range bound

The rising dollar has been pushing cotton prices up, however, the solace is local currency with sliding downward, which will go a long way to boost textile products. The spot rate was raised by Rs 25 to Rs 3375 while lint prices ruled between Rs 3150 and
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Supply of flour in Karachi highly erratic

Supply of flour in Karachi highly erratic

The supply of flour in the different karyana shops and utility stores in Karachi city is highly erratic. The supply of wheat flour at the utility stores is much less than the demand. For this reason every day a large number of people returning empty hand
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Minister assures for early solution of problems

Minister assures for early solution of problems

Two MPAs from Gujranwala Tariq Gujjar and Zulfiqar Ali Bhindar called on Provincial Minister Farooq Yousaf Ghurki and discussed different matters on Sunday. They recommended the name of Qaisar Iqbal Sindu for the party nomination as candidate of PP-99 in
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
954 LESC contract employees regularised

954 LESC contract employees regularised

Lahore Electricity Supply Company Wapda has regularised services of 954 contract employees performing two years of service satisfactory on May 10, 2008 employed in various formations of utility in accordance with the settlement reached between 'Pakistan W
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
'Political instability disastrous for economy and democracy'

'Political instability disastrous for economy and democracy'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab vice-president Malik Muhammad Afzal Khokhar MNA has said that political instability is disastrous for both democracy and economy of the country. Speaking at a public gathering in Johar Town on Sunday, Khokhar sa
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Fish farming has become profitable industry: DG FRTI

Fish farming has become profitable industry: DG FRTI

Proactive involvement of private sector, high fish production and soft loans to the farmers has made fish farming a profitable industry in the province. This was stated by Director General Fisheries Punjab Dr Muhammad Ayub while addressing a departmental
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Businessman murder mystery solved

Businessman murder mystery solved

CIA Police City division have solved the mystery of blind murder of renowned businessman and owner of a Local Steel Mills, Malik Abdul Rehman and arrested two accused including victim's real son.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
'Mengal's release to have positive impact on political situation'

'Mengal's release to have positive impact on political situation'

Leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Anjuman Tajiran Balochistan (ATB) and tribal notables have welcomed the release of Balochistan National Party (BNP) president Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal and said his release will
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Parents advised to be good role model for children

Parents advised to be good role model for children

Parents have been advised to be good role model and ensure that their children are fully aware that they love them. This was stated by eminent psychiatrist Dr Sa'ad B. Malik while delivering a lecture on "Dealing With Teenagers In Today's World" at the An
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Two police officials arrested on graft charges

Two police officials arrested on graft charges

DIG Investigation Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera has suspended Incharge Investigation Factory Area Inspector Haji Irashad Ahmed and Incharge Police Station Women Race Course Sub-Inspector Balqees Akhtahr on account of corruption and torturing a woman.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Multinational companies responsible for price hike: report

Multinational companies responsible for price hike: report

Despite the official claims that country's economic situation is much better than before and the government's reluctance to get further loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the condition of poor people is going from bad to worse day by day du
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Drug trafficker arrested, 51kg charas seized

Drug trafficker arrested, 51kg charas seized

CIA police Iqbal Town division has arrested a drug trafficker and seized 51kg of Charas from his possession. The drug pusher was arrested by a special team headed by DSP CIA Iqbal Town and other officials from Badami Bagh area following a tip-off.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Constitutional package not possible before budget session: Rashid

Constitutional package not possible before budget session: Rashid

Former federal minister and PML-Q leader Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that a resolution for restoration of deposed judges, followed by a constitutional package, would be acceptable to every one but it couldn't be possible before the budget session.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q forward block leader assures support to prime minister

PML-Q forward block leader assures support to prime minister

Leader of PML-Q forward block in Punjab Assembly, Najaf Sial, and a former federal minister, Ghulam Muhammad Ahmed Manika, held separate meetings with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani here on Sunday, wherein they discussed overall political situation of
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Indian troops kill three Kashmiris

Indian troops kill three Kashmiris

In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops, in their fresh acts of state terrorism, martyred three innocent Kashmiri youth in different areas on Saturday.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Occupied Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus to operate weekly: minister

Occupied Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus to operate weekly: minister

In line with aspirations of divided families of Kashmir, the bus services on Srinagar-Muzaffarabad and Poonch-Rawalakot road links would shortly operate on a weekly basis. "Trade and tourism would also start through these routes soon," Jammu and Kashmir S
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Revival of old academic session hailed

Revival of old academic session hailed

Parents, students and private educational institutions have hailed the government's decision to revive the old schedule of academic session, saying it would give impetus to the students' performance.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
President MCCI to attend FBR's pre-budget seminar

President MCCI to attend FBR's pre-budget seminar

FPCCI President Mian Tanvir Ahmed Sheikh, and President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) left for Islamabad on Sunday to attend the pre-budget Seminar being organised by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in collaboration with Federation of
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Laws awareness to discourage cyber related crimes

Laws awareness to discourage cyber related crimes

The word 'cyber crimes' usually raise eyebrows among the computer users, IT experts and especially among the countrymen where majority of the people are not familiar with the relevant laws. The number of Internet users is growing very rapidly worldwide. A
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Akram laid to rest

Akram laid to rest

Pakistani national Muhammad Akram who died in an Indian jail, was laid to rest on Sunday at his native village near Samundri. Indian authorities had handed over the remains of Muhammad Akram to Pakistani officials at Wagah border.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
PML-N to steer Pakistan out of crisis: Iqbal

PML-N to steer Pakistan out of crisis: Iqbal

The Minister for Education, Ahsan Iqbal has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leadership is committed to steer the country out of crisis with the joint struggle of patriotic allied parties.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Chinese envoy hands over five sniffer dogs to ANF

Chinese envoy hands over five sniffer dogs to ANF

The ambassador of Peoples Republic of China Luo Zhaohui has handed over 5 sniffer dogs worth Rs 4.5 million to the Director General of Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) to fight narcotics here.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
It is not for US to prescribe solutions

It is not for US to prescribe solutions

US Embassy spokesperson Elizabeth Colton on Sunday denied reports that US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher had met with Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif only over the issue of judges. In a statement, the US Embassy spokesperson said that the
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
It is not for US to prescribe solutions

It is not for US to prescribe solutions

US Embassy spokesperson Elizabeth Colton on Sunday denied reports that US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher had met with Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif only over the issue of judges. In a statement, the US Embassy spokesperson said that the
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
US intervenes in crisis over restoration of judges

US intervenes in crisis over restoration of judges

A senior US diplomat intervened Sunday to end the deadlock between governing coalition partners over the reinstatement of deposed judges that seriously threatens their month-old alliance.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
US intervenes in crisis over restoration of judges

US intervenes in crisis over restoration of judges

A senior US diplomat intervened Sunday to end the deadlock between governing coalition partners over the reinstatement of deposed judges that seriously threatens their month-old alliance.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan dispatches relief goods to Myanmar

Pakistan dispatches relief goods to Myanmar

Pakistan on Sunday dispatched two C-130 aircrafts carrying relief goods comprising tents, plastic sheets, thousands of mosquito nets, adequate medicines and water purification tablets for the cyclone affectees of Myanmar. These relief flights also carried
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Prisoners' plight may eclipse Pak-India talks

Prisoners' plight may eclipse Pak-India talks

The issue of plight of Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails may overshadow the forthcoming Pak-India ministerial talks scheduled on May 21 in Islamabad. Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will travel to Pakistan to hold a wrap up
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
APDM observes black day today

APDM observes black day today

A 'black day' will be observed across the Southern Punjab on May 12 to remember the "martyrs of Karachi" who lost their lives during riots in Karachi on the same day last year, said Rao Zafar Iqbal a leader of All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) while
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Call for setting up 'tailoring institutes'

Call for setting up 'tailoring institutes'

Former Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Prgmea) chairman Ijaz Khokhar has called upon the Punjab and federal government to take initiatives for setting up ultra modern "tailoring institutes" for catering to the needs of
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Dozens fall victim to gastro

Dozens fall victim to gastro

Gastro is spreading very speedily in different cities of southern Punjab. Dozens of patients are admitted to hospitals daily. The arrival of gastro patients in the hospitals is on going because the health department has not taken the solid steps to stop t
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Bannu-Miranshah road in miserable condition

Bannu-Miranshah road in miserable condition

The Bannu-Miranshah Road, badly affected and destroyed by remote control bombs, is creating inconvenience to the commuters, locals said on Sunday. They said that due to the negligence of Communication and Works (C&W) department and administration, the dis
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
'Foreign policy framing to uphold national strategic interest'

'Foreign policy framing to uphold national strategic interest'

The Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan's foreign policy should be devised keeping in view the strategic interest of the country. He said this while talking to newsmen here on Sunday evening. Qureshi said, 'We will revie
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
'Devaluation trend discouraging foreign investment'

'Devaluation trend discouraging foreign investment'

Traders Chamber Chief Khawaja Muhammad Shafiq said the present devaluation trend of the Pakistani rupee is creating panic among trade and industry quarters in the country and it must be stopped.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Demand to probe into setting up joint male, female exam centre

Demand to probe into setting up joint male, female exam centre

Socio-political circles and parents have appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister and high ups of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) to hold probe into establishing joint (female and male) examination centres at Commerce centre, Si
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Cheque of Rs 140,000 given to injured lineman

Cheque of Rs 140,000 given to injured lineman

A cheque of Rs 140,000 was given to an injured lineman of ELR sub-division No 2. Chaudhry Ghulam Rasool, Deputy Manager Construction, on behalf of chief executive Faisalabad Electric Supply Company, presented a cheque amounting to Rs 140,000 to lineman Mu
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Fire in plastic factory

Fire in plastic factory

Fire erupted at a plastic factory in Chowk Shaheedan area of Multan on Sunday morning. According to reports five employees of the factory were working in the premises during the fire but the firemen taken them out safely and extinguished the blaze. Accord
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Government committed to develop backward areas: Khosa

Government committed to develop backward areas: Khosa

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Dost Muhammad Khosa has said that the provision of basic facilities to the masses is the top most priority of the present government and necessary steps are being taken for the purpose. He said that the government is committed
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Blood of May 12 victims will not go waste: Nawaz

Blood of May 12 victims will not go waste: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday that the blood of those who sacrificed their lives for the independence of judiciary on May 12 in Karachi would not go waste.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Nation disappointed over outcome of talks: Nawaz

Nation disappointed over outcome of talks: Nawaz

The Chief of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz Sharif expressed his disappointment over the failed outcome of the talks with the ruling coalition partner PPP on the issue of judiciary and said the entire nation feels unhappy over it.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
Restoration of judges only through legal procedure: Zardari

Restoration of judges only through legal procedure: Zardari

The coalition government wants the restoration of the deposed judges and independence of the judiciary only through legal procedure, Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-Chairman, Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday.
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
International Nursing Day today

International Nursing Day today

The International Nursing Day will be marked on May 12 which is also the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. An announcement said that the School of Nursing, National Institute of Child Health, Karachi will arrange a rally on May 12 to mark the occ
Published 12 May, 2008 12:00am
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