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Print - 2008-09-10
'20 percent MPAs can move no confidence against chief minister'

'20 percent MPAs can move no confidence against chief minister'

A resolution for a vote of no-confidence moved by not less than 20 per cent of the total membership of the provincial assembly may be passed against the Chief Minister. Senior Advocate and leading legal expert, M.Irshad Chaudhary told APP here on Tuesday
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Sharifs cases till October 14

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Sharifs cases till October 14

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearings of PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif's disqualification cases till October 14. The cases pertaining to the government's appeals in the disqualifica
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
LHC orders chief minister's political secretary to explain his conduct

LHC orders chief minister's political secretary to explain his conduct

The Lahore High Court directed Chief Minister's political secretary Qamaruz Zaman to explain as under what authority of law he directed the police to register a criminal case against the petitioner Yousaf Shahzad and called for report from the respondents
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
LHC directs recovery of French woman's son

LHC directs recovery of French woman's son

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed Superintendent Police Sheikhupura to recover a seven-year-old son of a French woman Peggy Collin from the custody of her former Pakistani husband and produce him before the court on September 23.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Edhi administration directed to produce child

Edhi administration directed to produce child

The Lahore High Court (LHC) while directing Edhi administration to produce a six month child Usman Butt before the court on Monday next, ordered the petitioner to provide an air ticket for his shifting from Karachi. The petitioner Sana Butt contended that
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PML-N accepts PPP mandate: Nawaz

PML-N accepts PPP mandate: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday called for restoring the powers of president, prime minister and parliament in accordance with the real spirit of the 1973 Constitution so as to strengthen democracy in the country.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz for ensuring availability of 20kg flour bag at Rs 300

Shahbaz for ensuring availability of 20kg flour bag at Rs 300

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has directed Chief Secretary Punjab to ensure availability of 20kg flour bag at the rate of Rs 300 and immediately send monitoring teams to the districts from where complaints of overcharging are being received.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Wheat price up by Rs 50

Wheat price up by Rs 50

Price of wheat grain on Tuesday continued to rise by Rs 50 to a historic high of Rs 2450 per 100-kg in the local market, traders said. They said that now wheat grain in the local market is available at 2450 per 100-kg, which was previously available at Rs
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Punjab to spend Rs 2 billion for development of livestock sector

Punjab to spend Rs 2 billion for development of livestock sector

Punjab will spend Rs two billion on 10 new and eight on-going development projects for the development of livestock sector during the current financial year. This was stated by the Secretary Livestock and Dairy Development Punjab, Muhammad Jehanzeb Khan w
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar inches up

THE RUPEE: dollar inches up

Marginal changes were seen on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. In the interbank market the rupee dropped by five paisa in terms of dollar for buying at 76.50 while it did not move any side for selling at 76.55, they said
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PML-N for repealing 17th Amendment, 58-2(B)

PML-N for repealing 17th Amendment, 58-2(B)

Pakistan Muslim League-N Punjab leader Sajjad Hussain has termed the 17th amendment as extremely fatal for democracy and said as long as it is part of the constitution, democracy cannot be promoted in the country.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar inches up

THE RUPEE: dollar inches up

Marginal changes were seen on the currency market on Tuesday in process of trading, dealers said. In the interbank market the rupee dropped by five paisa in terms of dollar for buying at 76.50 while it did not move any side for selling at 76.55, they said
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Millers asked to supply ghee at Rs 118 per kg

Millers asked to supply ghee at Rs 118 per kg

Chairman Chief Minister's Task Force on essential items, S A Hameed has asked ghee mills association to supply ghee at the rate of Rs 118 per kilogram to Ramazan bazaars to facilitate consumers. This was stated by him while presiding over a meeting to rev
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PPP pursuing policy of reconciliation: Farzana

PPP pursuing policy of reconciliation: Farzana

PPP MNA Farzana Raja has said that PPP is pursuing a policy of reconciliation, which was initiated and left by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. Talking to a private TV channel she highlighted that the first message that was conveyed to Asif Ali Zardari was to form
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PPP against confrontation based politics: Zia

PPP against confrontation based politics: Zia

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is against confrontational politics and would continue making all out efforts to ensure harmonious political atmosphere in Punjab province. Qasim Zia on Tuesday dismissed rumours about introduction of no-confidence motion aga
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
ECC all set to approve Rs 12 billion R&D support for textile

ECC all set to approve Rs 12 billion R&D support for textile

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will meet on Wednesday and is all set to take up approval of Rs 12 billion package for the textile sector meeting an outstanding demand of textile sector. Sector tycoons, who had demanded Rs 30 bil
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
FDPT chief, businessmen greet Zardari

FDPT chief, businessmen greet Zardari

Faisalabad Dry Port Trust (FDPT) Chairman Sheikh Ashfaq Ahmed has felicitated the PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on landslide vicotry in the Presidential election and taking oath as elected President of Pakistan.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (September 09, 2008) and for Wednesday (September 10, 2008).
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Directive for U-turn closure on NLC road

Directive for U-turn closure on NLC road

DCO Major Azam Suleman Khan (Retd) has directed to close down all U-turns illegally created on the NLC constructed road in the city. Chairing a meeting here on Sunday, he also directed District Officer (Roads) to collect the construction charges of U-turn
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
ANP and PPP trusted coalition partners: Bilour

ANP and PPP trusted coalition partners: Bilour

Federal Minister for Local Government and Rural development Haji Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said that Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) were trusted coalition partners and enjoying confidence of each other. "PPP and ANP have trust on e
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Manufacturing, sale of fireworks still on despite ban

Manufacturing, sale of fireworks still on despite ban

Manufacturing and sale of fireworks in the Multan city and its adjacent districts is still on despite a ban imposed by the government. There is a great demand of fireworks from the PPP and other political parties, which were celebrating the political chan
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (September 09, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Meeting at Prime Minister House meant to greet Zardari: PML-N

Meeting at Prime Minister House meant to greet Zardari: PML-N

PML-N Senior Vice-President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi said that the purpose of the meeting was to felicitate Asif Zardari on his election as President in a bid to set new democratic traditions in the country. Nawaz Sharif politely declined Zardari's request t
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
US provides $50,000 for flood relief

US provides $50,000 for flood relief

The United States government has provided 50,000 dollars in emergency assistance to the Punjab police force which is assisting with flood relief operations in Rajanpur.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Key stock and currency market movements

Key stock and currency market movements

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

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Water shortage persists in capital

Water shortage persists in capital

The people of the federal capital are facing acute water shortage for the last many days even during the Holy month of Ramazan. An official of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) said on Tuesday the authority was receiving several complaints of water
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (September 09, 2008) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 10, 2008).

Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Commerce Ministry enumerates higher benefits of duty exemptions

Commerce Ministry enumerates higher benefits of duty exemptions

The Ministry of Commerce has clarified that benefits of investment in agriculture, construction, power, petroleum/mining exploration and export-oriented sectors are much more higher as compared to cost of customs duty concessions/exemptions available at i
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
SCCI thanks SBP governor

SCCI thanks SBP governor

Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Tuesday thanked Governor SBP Dr Shamshad Akhtar for changing working timings of banks in the month of Ramazan for facilitation of customers. President of the SCCI Haji Muhammad Asif in a statement said tha
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Telephony traffic: LDI operators agree to set up new system

Telephony traffic: LDI operators agree to set up new system

Long Distance and International (LDI) operators have agreed to set up a system jointly at PTA for Reconciliation of International Telephony Traffic (RITT). This decision was taken in a meeting held at PTA Headquarters, presided over by PTA Chairman Dr Moh
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
US offers assistance to Pakistan against human trafficking

US offers assistance to Pakistan against human trafficking

Pakistan has shown its interest, desire and willingness to combat human trafficking and the United States will extend its full support and co-operation to achieve the targets in this regard, a US official said Tuesday.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Atta prices up in NWFP

Atta prices up in NWFP

The restrictions imposed by the Punjab government on transportation of flour to NWFP has made atta a rear commodity and pushing the province towards food crisis as the prices of the commodity is going up in the local market. According to sources, the 20-k
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Traders worried over fall in rice demand

Traders worried over fall in rice demand

A decline in the demand for the new rice crop may be good news for consumers, but it has led to a sharp drop in prices, which has left 'arrthis' (middlemen) worried, as they still have stocks of last season's produce to dispose of. People are no longer bu
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Zardari given guard of honour at Aiwan-e-Sadr

Zardari given guard of honour at Aiwan-e-Sadr

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday was presented guard of honour at the Aiwan-e-Sadr soon after he took oath as country's 12th president. A smart contingent of armed forces presented salute to the President, who inspected the guard of honour.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Zardari takes oath in western dress instead of Sherwani!

Zardari takes oath in western dress instead of Sherwani!

President Asif Ali Zardari made history when he took oath of office as President in a western dress instead of the national dress ie Sherwani. Zardari entered the hall to take the oath as 14th President of Pakistan in a western suit. In marked contrast hi
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Gilani may inaugurate ZPI project on September 11

Gilani may inaugurate ZPI project on September 11

Delayed for years because of design and funds, the mega Zero Point Interchange (ZPI) project, costing Rs 2.3 billion, is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday (September 11), Zero Point Interchange Project Director
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Leaders of ruling and opposition parties greet Zardari

Leaders of ruling and opposition parties greet Zardari

Leaders belonging to ruling and opposition parties have congratulated President Asif Ali Zardari on assuming charge of the office, wishing him all success in future and expressed confidence that the country would attain progress and prosperity under his l
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Zardari's oath taking: festive atmosphere at the Presidency

Zardari's oath taking: festive atmosphere at the Presidency

The general atmosphere on the voting day of the presidential election was very festive on the Constitution Avenue. Pakistan People's Party (PPP) flags were seen fluttering everywhere around the parliament building, presidency, PM Secretariat and Supreme C
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Teachers' reinstatement summary sent to Prime Minister

Teachers' reinstatement summary sent to Prime Minister

Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has decided to reinstate or regularise services of contractual teachers who won cases in Islamabad High Court after approval from the prime minister. "The directorate is sincere to restore or regularise services of t
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Chairman NDMA to assess Bajaur situation

Chairman NDMA to assess Bajaur situation

On the directives of the Prime Minister, Chairman National Disaster Management Authority General Farooq Ahmed Khan (Retd) has reached Khar Headquarters of Bajaur Agency. He will stay there for two days to assess the situation and report back to the Prime
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
OPF to set up more educational institutions

OPF to set up more educational institutions

The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) would set up more educational institutions to promote the quality of education to the children of overseas Pakistanis in the country. In this regard, the foundation would set up eight OPF Public Schools and one OPF
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Dengue fever: 17 new patients admitted

Dengue fever: 17 new patients admitted

Giving latest position about dengue fever the Provincial Health Minister, Dr Saghir Ahmed said on Tuesday that so far 515 patients suspected of having dengue fever have been brought to various hospitals in the province and 145 of the cases stood confirmed
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
ICR analysing strategies for polio eradication

ICR analysing strategies for polio eradication

The International Communication Review (ICR) meeting commenced in Peshawar on Tuesday with an aim to analyse communication strategies being adopted in NWFP and Fata for polio eradication and present solid recommendations to overcome the gaps to ensure eff
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
MW Tower the noisiest place in Karachi: survey

MW Tower the noisiest place in Karachi: survey

The area surrounding the historic MW Tower came out as the noisiest place in the city with noise level at 93.67 dB as a result of the noise pollution survey carried out by the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa). A statement here on Tuesday said
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Paucity of funds delays Punjab university projects

Paucity of funds delays Punjab university projects

Vice Chancellor Punjab University Dr Mujahid Kamran has said that some people are creating hindrances in the construction of new building of college of art and design and the file regarding its plans has disappeared from the record.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
CDGK amends food by-laws

CDGK amends food by-laws

City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has amended the food by-laws to make them more effective and to meet with present day requirements. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting of Health Department chaired by City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal. EDO
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
SAI calls for completion of effluent recycling project

SAI calls for completion of effluent recycling project

Chairman, Site Association of Industry (SAI) Muhammad Nisar Sheikhani has urged the government to expedite work on the project of recycling of effluent for industrial use. In a communication to the Minister for Industries and Commerce, M A Rauf Siddiqui,
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Zardari greeted

Zardari greeted

A meeting of general body of Officers Association of Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) held on Tuesday, attended by a large number of members. All the participants unanimously resolved to pay congratulation to Asif Ali Zardari on assuming prestigious
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Imposition of new L/C margin hits pulses supply

Imposition of new L/C margin hits pulses supply

Pulses shortage is likely to hit the local market by next month, as its stocks are dwindling fast in the face of growing demand while importers have cut down the number of their import orders for the last two months because of the 35 percent L/C margin im
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PKTCL, Plexus sign software maintenance agreement

PKTCL, Plexus sign software maintenance agreement

Pak-Kuwait Takaful Company Limited (PKTCL) and Plexus has entered into a software maintenance agreement after Plexus successfully implemented its General Islamic Insurance Software at Pak-Kuwait Takaful Limited. To formalise the event, a signing ceremony
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Turkish Airlines keen to start daily flight for Pakistan

Turkish Airlines keen to start daily flight for Pakistan

The Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier, is keen to start a daily flight from Istanbul to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. This was stated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Turkish Airlines, Dr Temel Kotil, in an interview here.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Coming up to people's expectations

Coming up to people's expectations

At the very outset it must be said that whosoever advised President Zardari to address his maiden press conference jointly with Afghan President Hamid Karzai had very little sense of history. For his relentless blame-game against our country and its secur
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Inexcusable inefficiency

Inexcusable inefficiency

At a time the federal and provincial governments are making drastic cuts in their respective developmental budgets due to paucity of resources, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is reported to have cancelled $400 million interest-free loan meant for an acc
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
How are games played in political processes?

How are games played in political processes?

In Denver, Colorado, an African-American was chosen for the first time as the presidential candidate of a major political party on the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. That Barack Obama
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Good Morning: Savera waits for schooling in Zardari era

Good Morning: Savera waits for schooling in Zardari era

For all the joy and the jubilation, the optimism, and the cheer, the buoyancy and the bonhomie that has come with the installation of new President, Asif Ali Zardari, it surely is relevant to ask: what next? How soon will come the good news that this coun
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
New York's Pakistanis pray for new start seven years after 9/11

New York's Pakistanis pray for new start seven years after 9/11

Pakistani-born builder Abdul Sageer is about to complete New York's newest mosque, but his face falls, seven years after the 9/11 attacks, when he wonders who will reconstruct his immigrant community. "Yes, we're putting up a building," says Sageer, 60, "
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
PIA's losses

PIA's losses

PIA has declared an after tax loss of Rs 18 billion for the last six months period from January to June 2008. It is the highest recorded per month loss declared by PIA, since the time the airline has gone into a nosedive due to mismanagement, poor plannin
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Aptma Chairman congratulates Zardari

Aptma Chairman congratulates Zardari

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Zone, Akber Sheikh, has congratulated Asif Ali Zardari, Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), on his assumption of the Office of the President of Pakistan. The Presidency of Pakistan is a
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Benazir Income Support cards to be issued next month: Naveed

Benazir Income Support cards to be issued next month: Naveed

Federal Finance Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that ensuring economic stability and democratic norms are the best revenge for the assassination of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The present government has initiated a number of projects to improve t
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
MoU signed to set up cleaning mechanism at Sandspit beach

MoU signed to set up cleaning mechanism at Sandspit beach

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between WWF Pakistan and Dawood Corporation Private Limited at Karachi to collaborate for the establishment of a regular beach cleaning mechanism at Sandspit Beach, Karachi. Dr Ghulam Akbar, Regional Director
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Hearing on Shoaib's appeal against ban postponed

Hearing on Shoaib's appeal against ban postponed

A hearing on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's appeal against an 18-month ban was postponed Tuesday because the judge was not available, a lawyer for the Pakistan Cricket Board said. The 33-year-old paceman is appealing the ban and a fine of seven million rupee
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Jewish settlers glad to see Olmert go

Jewish settlers glad to see Olmert go

The head of the main Jewish settlers organisation in the occupied West Bank will not be sorry to see Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert resign in a corruption scandal. Olmert was elected in 2006 on a platform to remove dozens of isolated settlements in th
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Kim may have had stroke

Kim may have had stroke

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il may have had a stroke within the past couple of weeks, a US intelligence official said on Tuesday. "It does appear that Kim Jong-il has suffered a health setback, potentially a stroke," the official said, speaking on condit
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
North Korea fetes birthday, questions over Kim

North Korea fetes birthday, questions over Kim

North Korea celebrated its 60th birthday with a triumphal military parade on Tuesday just as the hermit state appears to be backing away from a disarmament deal, but analysts questioned why leader Kim Jong-il failed to appear. South Korea's military said
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Congo sends troops to contain Ugandan rebels

Congo sends troops to contain Ugandan rebels

The Congolese army is deploying troops in a remote northern border region to try to box in Ugandan Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels and stop them attacking civilians, a UN military spokesman said on Tuesday. Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-Paul Dietrich said t
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
US frees cameraman working for Baghdad TV station

US frees cameraman working for Baghdad TV station

The US military has released an Iraqi cameraman who works for a television station in Baghdad after detaining him in a raid last week. Cameraman Omar Hisham told Reuters he was freed on Friday, a day after being detained along with his father and two brot
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Mysteries of universe at focus of giant project

Mysteries of universe at focus of giant project

Scientists at a vast underground Swiss laboratory will launch an experiment on Wednesday to re-enact the "Big Bang" on a small scale to explain the origins of the universe and how it came to harbour life. The Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, will use giant
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Petrova warms to Bali with easy win

Petrova warms to Bali with easy win

Russian Nadia Petrova made the adjustment to searing tropical heat Tuesday, posting a 6-3, 6-1 opening win over Japan's Aiko Nakamura to reach the second round of the Bali Open. The fourth seed, who lost in the US Open third round to the third seed here F
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Vaughan handed central contract

Vaughan handed central contract

Former captain Michael Vaughan, who stood down during this year's series defeat by South Africa, is among 12 players given central contracts, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday. Vaughan, desperately short of runs for England and his
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Sidebottom faces Stanford fitness test

Sidebottom faces Stanford fitness test

England pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom will have to prove his fitness before being given the chance to earn one million dollars (500,000 pounds) in the winner-takes-all Stanford Twenty20 clash in November.
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
Pressure on Argentina as Brazil star rises

Pressure on Argentina as Brazil star rises

Olympic glory may have gone to Argentina but it is Brazil's star which is currently rising in the Latin American World Cup qualifiers. A weekend draw against Paraguay was Argentina's fourth winless match whereas Brazil are on the up after following up on
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
World wants Obama to be next US president: poll

World wants Obama to be next US president: poll

Most people across the world would prefer Democrat Barack Obama to win the US presidential election over his Republican rival John McCain, a new poll spanning 22 countries showed Tuesday. The BBC World Service survey found the most common view in all nati
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
UK hails mighty Murray

UK hails mighty Murray

British newspapers and former players insisted Tuesday that Andy Murray was destined for Grand Slam success despite losing in straight sets to Roger Federer in the US Open final. The tenacious Scot, 21, was the first British player to reach a Grand Slam f
Published 10 Sep, 2008 12:00am
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