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Print - 2008-08-18
Indus, Kabul, Sutlej, Ravi in low flood

Indus, Kabul, Sutlej, Ravi in low flood

River Indus was in low flood at Chashma, Taunsa, Guddu and Sukkur , Flood Warning Centre said here on Sunday. It said that River Sutlej at Gandasinghwala and Sulemanki was likely to remain in low to medium flood during the following 24 hours. River Ravi a
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Thousands rally for Dr Aafia release

Thousands rally for Dr Aafia release

Thousands of people rallied here on Sunday, burning a US flag and an effigy of President George W. Bush to protest the arrest of a Pakistani woman by US authorities in Afghanistan.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Government should evolve people-friendly policies: Rana

Government should evolve people-friendly policies: Rana

Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has said that since country's independence a number of forces started intriguing against it. He said that due to these conspiracies, in 1971 the country was split into two parts and no lesson had been learn
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Kashmiris upload protest videos on YouTube

Kashmiris upload protest videos on YouTube

A large number of videos showing Kasmiris' protests and atrocity of occupation forces on demonstrators uploaded by Kashmiris on YouTube, a famous video sharing website, are receiving enormous views and comments from thousands of people across the globe.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Balochistan CM and ministers meet Gilani

Balochistan CM and ministers meet Gilani

The Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that time has come for the nation to decide its own destiny as the people voted in February Elections for a positive change in the country. The Prime Minister said to a delegation of Balochistan's Cabin
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Demonstration held

Demonstration held

The residents of Katchi Abadis here on Sunday took out a procession protesting against the government policies demanding that alternate place be given to them for their dismantled shelters. The procession, taken out under the auspices of Women Workers Hel
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Two criminals arrested with looted goods

Two criminals arrested with looted goods

Investigation Police Kahna Circle has apprehended two members of Asif alias Lamba Gang, involved in various incidents of street crimes and motorcycle snatching. Police have also recovered Rs 10 thousand and looted goods including three motorcycles, two mo
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
SAU employees protest against vice chancellor

SAU employees protest against vice chancellor

A large number of employees along with their children of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) participated in a rally taken out from Sindhu Nagar Chowk to V.C House. The protestors were chanting slogans against V C and his 'corrupt' team members demanding r
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Decision on entry test requirement soon

Decision on entry test requirement soon

Punjab Minister for Auqaf, Haji Ehsan-uddin Qureshi has said the government will finalise decision about entrance test requirement for admission into professional institutes within a week. The Minister told newsmen on Saturday that Punjab Chief Minister,
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PPA meeting on August 30

PPA meeting on August 30

Central executive committee meeting of Pakistan Poultry Association would be held at Mansehra on 30th August instead of 23rd August as intimated earlier, said Dr Bashir Mahmood Bhatti Central Secretary, PPA.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Urs of Shahbaz Qalandar: special trains to run

Urs of Shahbaz Qalandar: special trains to run

Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced to run 13 special trains on the occasion of the Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. A PR spokesman said here on Sunday that 5 special trains would run from Faisalabad for the convenience of devotees of this regi
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
President MCCI criticises governor SBP

President MCCI criticises governor SBP

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President Khawaja Muhammad Jalaluddin Roomi has criticised the government and Governor State Bank of Pakistan for not adopting effective measures to check Rupee slide against the greenback. The SBP's strict e
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Another flood warning: safety measures geared up by local authorities

Another flood warning: safety measures geared up by local authorities

A major flood surge of 55,000 cusecs passed by from Head Sulemanki in Sutlej, while the flood-warning centre said that yet another flood onrush of similar magnitude is expected to pass through Head Sulemanki in next 8/10 hours, while the administrations a
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Micro Finance' scheme for uplift of cottage industries soon

'Micro Finance' scheme for uplift of cottage industries soon

The setting up of mini industrial estates in remote rural areas is on the card aiming at promoting non-traditional products being produced in these areas and generate employment opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled persons on their doorsteps in the
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Government should allocate specific Haj quota for MPAs'

'Government should allocate specific Haj quota for MPAs'

Members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) have demanded that five seats from the Haj quota be at the disposal of each MPA, which they would distribute among the people of their constituencies.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Punjab spending Rs 3.63 billion on schools

Punjab spending Rs 3.63 billion on schools

Punjab government is spending Rs3.63 billion during current fiscal year on converting 144 schools into 'Centre of Excellence' schools in the Province.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Prisoner to be hanged

Prisoner to be hanged

A prisoner of death sentence Manzoor Ahmad would be hanged to death on Tuesday, August 19 at Central Jail Bahawalpur. According to jail sources, Manzoor was found guilty in a murder case of Ahmad Pur East police station after which he was awarded death pe
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NCHD employees continue to protest

NCHD employees continue to protest

More than 80,000 workers, officers and ministerial staffs of National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) continued to stage protest across the country for the second consecutive day on Sunday. Jobless protestors (males and females) organised a rally
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Three suspects arrested

Three suspects arrested

Toba Tek Singh Police have arrested two teachers and a student Muhammad of a religious seminary for their suspected involvement with militants in South Waziristan, sources of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia told on Sunday.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Gastro claims two more lives

Gastro claims two more lives

Two children were died and 200 more people affected of gastro in southern parts of Punjab on Sunday. Over 200 gastro-affected patients were brought to various private and government hospitals whereas two children died here on Sunday in Basti Sokar of Tehs
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
One tested HIV positive

One tested HIV positive

A person was tested HIV positive in Nishtar Medical College, hospital sources said. The patient, Jafar Hussain (40) of Chak No 5- Faiz (Multan) was found positive in HIV test, confirmed the Principal of the college, Professor Dr Laiq Hussain Siddiqui.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
APDM supports President's impeachment

APDM supports President's impeachment

Naib Ameer Jamaat-i-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said that APDM will fully cooperate with the government regarding the impeachment of President and we will not give any safe way to Musharraf. He was addressing to a rally held here on Sunday against price hi
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Man gunned down

Man gunned down

One person was killed when his opponents opened firing on him in village Warana Ghari Khel in the jurisdiction of Latamber Police Station here on Sunday, police said. According to details, Abdul Nawaz, 35, was killed on old enmity when his opponent opened
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
MQM leader escapes unhurt in attack

MQM leader escapes unhurt in attack

Haider Abbas Rizvi, a senior leader of MQM escaped unhurt in an apparent assassination attempt here on Sunday. Rizvi's car came under attack in Pak Colony area when he was heading to a local graveyard, Faisal Sabzwari, a leader of his Muttahida Qaumi Move
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Al Qaeda faces difficulties in tribal areas, says Gates

Al Qaeda faces difficulties in tribal areas, says Gates

al Qaeda militants operating in tribal areas of Pakistan are less secure than in the past when they enjoyed the support of the government of neighbouring Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NTI flays Ogra for not reducing petroleum prices

NTI flays Ogra for not reducing petroleum prices

The leaders, National Transport Ittehad (NTI), Saleem Khan Bangash, Raja Muhammad Rafiq and Ashraf Banglori have criticised Ogra for not reducing oil prices despite decline the rates in international oil market.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Government taking practical steps to promote technical education'

'Government taking practical steps to promote technical education'

Provincial Minister for Food, Malik Nadeem Kamran has said that present government is taking practical steps to promote and upgrade technical education and vocational training centres so that youth can earn for their family besides playing their vital rol
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rs 34 billion allocated for Benazir Programme

Rs 34 billion allocated for Benazir Programme

Federal Minister Qamaruz Zaman Kaira while addressing a meeting of Benazir Income Support Programme, has said that the Prime Minister has already reserved Rs 34 billion from his Prime Minister's Initiative Programme for this purpose.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Anti-polio drive to begin on August 19

Anti-polio drive to begin on August 19

After detection of two new polio-infected cases in the area, a special three-day anti-polio drive will begin from August 19 to 21 in Killa Abdullah, Pak-Afghan bordering district, during which health workers and volunteers would go door to door to adminis
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited the residence of Professor Khalid Masood Gondal, Provincial Director College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan and professor of surgery King Edward Medical University.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Flour prices fluctuate

Flour prices fluctuate

In 'Aitwar Bazar' flour prices fluctuated between Rs375 to Rs 400 per 20-kilogram here on Sunday. Customers in the bazaars generally complained of provision of low quality flour and demanded that better quality of it should be supplied in these bazaars. T
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Grenade blast in packed Azerbaijan mosque kills two

Grenade blast in packed Azerbaijan mosque kills two

A grenade which exploded in a packed mosque in the Azerbaijan capital Baku on Sunday killed two worshippers and wounded six more, an official said. Five hundred worshippers had gathered in the Abu-Bekr mosque for evening prayers when the device went off j
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Suicide bomber strikes US-backed guards

Suicide bomber strikes US-backed guards

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle struck a checkpoint in Baghdad manned by US-backed neighbourhood guards on Sunday, killing 15 people and wounding 29, police said. Among those killed in the attack in the mainly Sunni Arab Adhamiya district of northern Bag
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Time running out to pick US vice president

Time running out to pick US vice president

A string of potential vice presidential candidates were queried on Sunday about the possibility of being picked for the No 2 spot but all remained mum on their chances. One, Louisiana Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal, flatly said he did not want the job.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Contractors threaten bidding boycott

Contractors threaten bidding boycott

All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA) NWFP gave a deadline of August 31st to the provincial government for implementation of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) prepared standard bidding documents at all four tiers of the governments in the count
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Contractors threaten bidding boycott

Contractors threaten bidding boycott

All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA) NWFP gave a deadline of August 31st to the provincial government for implementation of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) prepared standard bidding documents at all four tiers of the governments in the count
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Contractors threaten bidding boycott

Contractors threaten bidding boycott

All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA) NWFP gave a deadline of August 31st to the provincial government for implementation of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) prepared standard bidding documents at all four tiers of the governments in the count
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Militants kill 'US spy' in tribal area

Militants kill 'US spy' in tribal area

Militants shot dead a tribesman in a tribal area, accusing him of spying for the US-led military in Afghanistan, officials said Sunday. The body of the man, identified as Said Munir, was found on Sunday morning near Saidgi village, 60 kilometres west of M
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Militants kill 'US spy' in tribal area

Militants kill 'US spy' in tribal area

Militants shot dead a tribesman in a tribal area, accusing him of spying for the US-led military in Afghanistan, officials said Sunday. The body of the man, identified as Said Munir, was found on Sunday morning near Saidgi village, 60 kilometres west of M
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Hurriyat asks people to join today's march

Hurriyat asks people to join today's march

Buoyed by the massive public response to its Pampore Chalo call, the Co-ordination Committee led by All Parties Hurriyat Conference, traders, Bar Association and fruit growers has urged people to join the Monday's march to United Nations office in Sonwar
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
''Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances''

''Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances''

The sliding rupee value against US dollar would help increase inflow of remittances, discourage imports and boost exports. This was stated by Ministry of Finance sources here on Sunday. They said that sliding of the value of the rupee should not be taken
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances'

'Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances'

The sliding rupee value against US dollar would help increase inflow of remittances, discourage imports and boost exports. This was stated by Ministry of Finance sources here on Sunday. They said that sliding of the value of the rupee should not be taken
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances'

'Low rupee value against dollar to improve remittances'

The sliding rupee value against US dollar would help increase inflow of remittances, discourage imports and boost exports. This was stated by Ministry of Finance sources here on Sunday. They said that sliding of the value of the rupee should not be taken
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
White fly attack on crops in full swing

White fly attack on crops in full swing

The attack of white fly in the surrounding areas of Multan is in full swing and the farmers are facing a lot of problems because of having no guidelines from the field staff of the agriculture department.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Woolworths spurns Iceland boss offer for stores

Woolworths spurns Iceland boss offer for stores

British retailer Woolworths said on Sunday it had received a proposal by Iceland boss Malcolm Walker to acquire its 815-store retail division but had rejected it. The Sweets-to-DVDs retailer said it rejected the approach on the grounds it involved a compl
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tesco seeks 500 million pounds from sale of stores

Tesco seeks 500 million pounds from sale of stores

Tesco Britain's biggest retailer, is in talks to sell up to a dozen of its largest stores in a move that could raise up to 500 million pounds ($936.2 million), the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Tesco seeks 500 million pounds from sale of stores

Tesco seeks 500 million pounds from sale of stores

Tesco Britain's biggest retailer, is in talks to sell up to a dozen of its largest stores in a move that could raise up to 500 million pounds ($936.2 million), the Sunday Telegraph reported.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
HSBC, Santander face strategic, not financial, crux

HSBC, Santander face strategic, not financial, crux

HSBC and Santander, Europe's top two banks, are stretching their lead over hard-hit rivals and may have a window of opportunity to drive home their capital strength advantage to pick up bargains and market share. Unlike most banks, the main challenges fac
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LSE index gains 135.2 points

LSE index gains 135.2 points

The Lahore stock market recorded 4.3 percent increase amid mixed sentiments while the LSE-25 index gained 135.20 points to close at 3292.99 against 3157.20 of the last week. However, the transaction volume squeezed to 38.979 million shares as compared to
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
LSE index gains 135.2 points

LSE index gains 135.2 points

The Lahore stock market recorded 4.3 percent increase amid mixed sentiments while the LSE-25 index gained 135.20 points to close at 3292.99 against 3157.20 of the last week. However, the transaction volume squeezed to 38.979 million shares as compared to
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

The total CFS investment (CFS+CFS Mk-II) on the Karachi share market increased by 3.18 percent (Rs 0.77 billion) on week-on-week basis to Rs 24.9 billion on Friday. Out of the total amount, the CFS investment declined by 74.06 percent to Rs 0.37 billion w
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

The total CFS investment (CFS+CFS Mk-II) on the Karachi share market increased by 3.18 percent (Rs 0.77 billion) on week-on-week basis to Rs 24.9 billion on Friday. Out of the total amount, the CFS investment declined by 74.06 percent to Rs 0.37 billion w
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

The total CFS investment (CFS+CFS Mk-II) on the Karachi share market increased by 3.18 percent (Rs 0.77 billion) on week-on-week basis to Rs 24.9 billion on Friday. Out of the total amount, the CFS investment declined by 74.06 percent to Rs 0.37 billion w
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

CFS investment swells to Rs 24.9 billion

The total CFS investment (CFS+CFS Mk-II) on the Karachi share market increased by 3.18 percent (Rs 0.77 billion) on week-on-week basis to Rs 24.9 billion on Friday. Out of the total amount, the CFS investment declined by 74.06 percent to Rs 0.37 billion w
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
KSE index gains 349.26 points

KSE index gains 349.26 points

After witnessing bearish trend during the last two consecutive weeks, the Karachi share market took upward trend in the outgoing week and the benchmark KSE-100 index once again close above 10,000 psychological level at 10,258.71 points with a modest gain
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
KSE index gains 349.26 points

KSE index gains 349.26 points

After witnessing bearish trend during the last two consecutive weeks, the Karachi share market took upward trend in the outgoing week and the benchmark KSE-100 index once again close above 10,000 psychological level at 10,258.71 points with a modest gain
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
KSE index gains 349.26 points

KSE index gains 349.26 points

After witnessing bearish trend during the last two consecutive weeks, the Karachi share market took upward trend in the outgoing week and the benchmark KSE-100 index once again close above 10,000 psychological level at 10,258.71 points with a modest gain
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for money in the next 10 months if the government cuts spending and gets other sources of funding to offset falling reserves, a senior IMF official said. Mohsin Khan, IMF''s director
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for money in the next 10 months if the government cuts spending and gets other sources of funding to offset falling reserves, a senior IMF official said. Mohsin Khan, IMF's director f
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need fiscal year 2008/09 loan: IMF official

Pakistan does not need to turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for money in the next 10 months if the government cuts spending and gets other sources of funding to offset falling reserves, a senior IMF official said. Mohsin Khan, IMF's director f
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Ramazan moon may be sighted on September 1

Ramazan moon may be sighted on September 1

The new Ramazan moon may be sighted on September one (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, there is a fair chance that Ramazan One, 1429 AH should fall on September two (Tuesday).
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Ramazan moon may be sighted on September 1

Ramazan moon may be sighted on September 1

The new Ramazan moon may be sighted on September one (Monday), according to astronomical parameters. Therefore, there is a fair chance that Ramazan One, 1429 AH should fall on September two (Tuesday).
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Charge sheet finalised: Sherry

Charge sheet finalised: Sherry

Information Minister Sherry Rehman said on Sunday that draft committee has finalised charge-sheet for impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, as the PPP said it would not try the President under Article 6 of the Constitution for treason.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Charge sheet finalised: Sherry

Charge sheet finalised: Sherry

Information Minister Sherry Rehman said on Sunday that draft committee has finalised charge-sheet for impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, as the PPP said it would not try the President under Article 6 of the Constitution for treason.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Deposed judge retired

Deposed judge retired

One of the 62 deposed judges, justice Jehangir Arshad has been retired on August 17 after completion of his service. He belonged to Multan and he refused to take oath under Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) and joined the movement of lawyers.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pak-India judicial body to visit Indian jails

Pak-India judicial body to visit Indian jails

Pakistan members of Pakistan-India Judicial Committee arrives in India on Monday to visit Indian jails to see conditions and plight of Pakistani prisoners.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rupee remains under pressure

Rupee remains under pressure

The rupee touched the lifetime low level against dollar in the currency market during the week ended on August 16, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee dipped and lost 325 paisa to 76.60 for buying and 290 paisa for selling at 76.65 in the absences of
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rupee remains under pressure

Rupee remains under pressure

The rupee touched the lifetime low level against dollar in the currency market during the week ended on August 16, 2008. In the interbank market, the rupee dipped and lost 325 paisa to 76.60 for buying and 290 paisa for selling at 76.65 in the absences of
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Indian water floods Pakistani villages

Indian water floods Pakistani villages

Hundreds of villages in Punjab have flooded as India released countless waters in the Sutlej River, said sources in the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) here on Sunday. Okara district's areas--Baseerpur, Mandi Ahmed Abad, Haveli Lakha--and dozens of villa
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Indian water floods Pakistani villages

Indian water floods Pakistani villages

Hundreds of villages in Punjab have flooded as India released countless waters in the Sutlej River, said sources in the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) here on Sunday. Okara district's areas--Baseerpur, Mandi Ahmed Abad, Haveli Lakha--and dozens of villa
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
India to videotape rail passengers

India to videotape rail passengers

India is acquiring sophisticated equipment to videotape railway passengers travelling between Pakistan and India at the Atari and Munnabao railway stations. Media reports quoting Indian home ministry source said an integrated surveillance system will be e
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
India to videotape rail passengers

India to videotape rail passengers

India is acquiring sophisticated equipment to videotape railway passengers travelling between Pakistan and India at the Atari and Munnabao railway stations. Media reports quoting Indian home ministry source said an integrated surveillance system will be e
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Fresh sectarian clashes leave 23 more dead in Kurrum Agency

Fresh sectarian clashes leave 23 more dead in Kurrum Agency

At least 23 people were killed and 25 others injured in sectarian clashes in Kurrum Agency, state television reported on Sunday. Up to 194 people have been killed and 286 injured in the 11-day fighting in parts of the Agency, PTV reported. Armed men of a
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Fresh sectarian clashes leave 23 more dead in Kurrum Agency

Fresh sectarian clashes leave 23 more dead in Kurrum Agency

At least 23 people were killed and 25 others injured in sectarian clashes in Kurrum Agency, state television reported on Sunday. Up to 194 people have been killed and 286 injured in the 11-day fighting in parts of the Agency, PTV reported. Armed men of a
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Iran launches home-built satellite rocket

Iran launches home-built satellite rocket

Iran said it had successfully launched a rocket into space on Sunday that is capable of carrying a satellite, a move that could further exacerbate tensions with the West over its nuclear drive. A top Iranian official told AFP that only a rocket had been l
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Iran launches home-built satellite rocket

Iran launches home-built satellite rocket

Iran said it had successfully launched a rocket into space on Sunday that is capable of carrying a satellite, a move that could further exacerbate tensions with the West over its nuclear drive. A top Iranian official told AFP that only a rocket had been l
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Venezuela to take over cement companies next week

Venezuela to take over cement companies next week

Venezuela will go ahead with the government take-over of three cement companies when a deadline for compensation talks is reached next week, President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Over 60 killed in Afghan violence

Over 60 killed in Afghan violence

Violence raged across southern Afghanistan at the weekend with more than 60 people - mostly rebels - killed, authorities said Sunday, as the country prepared to celebrate Independence Day. In the capital Kabul, about 7,000 police launched a major security
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Nepalese Vice President escapes bomb attack

Nepalese Vice President escapes bomb attack

A bomb exploded at the private residence of Nepalese Vice President Parmananda Jha, injuring at least one person, police said Sunday. Police said the bomb exploded at Jha's house on the eastern outskirts of the city on Sunday evening during a power outage
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday constituted a four-member committee for evaluation of reserves of coal in Thar area. He formed the body at the first meeting of the Sindh Coal and Energy Board (SCEB), chaired by him at the Chief Minister
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday constituted a four-member committee for evaluation of reserves of coal in Thar area. He formed the body at the first meeting of the Sindh Coal and Energy Board (SCEB), chaired by him at the Chief Minister
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Body formed to evaluate Thar coal reserves

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday constituted a four-member committee for evaluation of reserves of coal in Thar area. He formed the body at the first meeting of the Sindh Coal and Energy Board (SCEB), chaired by him at the Chief Minister
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials'' gang busted

Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials'' gang busted

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation of FBR has busted an organised gang of senior tax officials of Karachi, who issued bogus income tax refunds to unscrupulous businessmen, who used names of advertising agencies/media companies on th
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials' gang busted

Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials' gang busted

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation of FBR has busted an organised gang of senior tax officials of Karachi, who issued bogus income tax refunds to unscrupulous businessmen, who used names of advertising agencies/media companies on th
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials' gang busted

Issuance of bogus refunds: senior income tax officials' gang busted

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation of FBR has busted an organised gang of senior tax officials of Karachi, who issued bogus income tax refunds to unscrupulous businessmen, who used names of advertising agencies/media companies on th
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Indonesian Independence Day celebrated

Indonesian Independence Day celebrated

An impressive flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Declaration of Indonesian Independence was held on Sunday morning at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi, which was presided by Consul General H.E. Mustakim
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rice says US asylum for Musharraf 'not on the table'

Rice says US asylum for Musharraf 'not on the table'

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday granting asylum to embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was not currently under consideration by the United States.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rice says US asylum for Musharraf 'not on the table'

Rice says US asylum for Musharraf 'not on the table'

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Sunday granting asylum to embattled Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was not currently under consideration by the United States.
Published 18 Aug, 2008 12:00am
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