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Print - 2008-10-04
US MIDDAY: soyabeans mixed

US MIDDAY: soyabeans mixed

November soyabean futures were up 1 cent at $10.05 per bushel, January was down 1/4 at $10.20-1/2. Choppy; harvest pressure weighs. Market bounced early after spot price fell below $10 a bushel on Thursday for the first time in 11 months. October soyameal
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper rises

US MIDDAY: copper rises

US copper futures worked higher Friday in choppy morning business as optimism for a US House of Representatives approval of the proposed $700 billion bailout plan overshadowed ongoing strength in the dollar. Copper for December delivery was trading up 3.0
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

New York gold futures fell by more than 2 percent on Friday, losing ground when the dollar advanced on the euro on news of a steady employment rate in the US September jobs report, but gold soon cut its losses to trade moderately lower, traders said.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Three day old dead body recovered

Three day old dead body recovered

Police have recovered a body of middle-age man from a house in Labour Colony Landhi on Friday morning. Nisar s/o Sattar died in mysterious circumstances three days ago and was locked in a flat of labour colony. Cheepa Ambulance service shifted the body to
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PPP leaders condemn attack on Asfandyar

PPP leaders condemn attack on Asfandyar

Leader of the house in Senate, Raza Rabbani, Advisors to chief minister Sindh Rashid Rabbani and Waqar Mehdi have strongly condemned the suicide attack on ANP leader Asfandyar Wali in Charsadda on Eid day. In a joint message here on Friday, they said that
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
ANP chief sees foreign hand in suicide attack

ANP chief sees foreign hand in suicide attack

Awami National Party (ANP) Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan sees foreign hand in the suicide attack against him in which 5 people have been killed and 13 others injured. Taliban have denied their involvement in suicide attack and there is no doubt that the forei
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Minister condemns suicide blast

Minister condemns suicide blast

NWFP Minister for Environment and Forests, Wajid Ali Khan here on Friday strongly condemned the deadly suicide blast in the Hujra of ANP President Asfandyar Wali Khan in Charsadda and termed it a cowardly act against Islam, Pakistan and humanity.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Hoti condemns Wali Bagh blast

Hoti condemns Wali Bagh blast

Federal Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education, Nawabzada Khawaja Muhammad Khan Hoti here on Friday strongly condemned the deadly suicide blast at the Hujra of ANP Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan and termed it an assassination attempt meant to create
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rescue 1122 appreciated

Rescue 1122 appreciated

People belonging to different walks of life have appreciated the efforts of Rescue 1122 teams, Punjab government emergency services for extending quick relief to the victims of any accidents during Eid-ul-Fitr. The victims who received minor injuries in d
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Indo-Pak trade through Khokhrapar emphasised

Indo-Pak trade through Khokhrapar emphasised

MNA Mir Munawar Ali Khan Talpur has said that trade between Pakistan and India via Khokhrapar-Monabao will be a gift for the people of Sindh and Rajisthan and hindrances between starting Thar coal power plant have been removed by present government.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistani project in World Challenge 08 final

Pakistani project in World Challenge 08 final

The venture Hashoo Foundation has been selected as a finalist in World Challenge 08, the world-wide competition that rewards projects and small businesses that have shown enterprise and innovation.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sindh advisor to visit Tando Allahyar on October 6

Sindh advisor to visit Tando Allahyar on October 6

The Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister, Qurban Ali Behan would arrive at Tando Allahyar on October 6, 2008 to hold a meeting with party workers at Circuit House Tando Allahyar. The meeting will be held at 2 pm. After that meeting, Behan would also hold more
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Species facing extinction being monitored by UN's MDGs

Species facing extinction being monitored by UN's MDGs

The United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), for the first time in its history is monitoring the world's plants and animals using the Red List Index developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). According to s
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
CoAS visits Malakand

CoAS visits Malakand

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Malakand on Friday. According to an ISPR press release, the COAS, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met troops and spent time with them. The COAS appreciated the high morale of the troops.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
KANUPP resumes power supply to KESC

KANUPP resumes power supply to KESC

The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) has started and synchronised with the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) grid. This was announced by the spokesman of the KANUPP, Tariq Rasheed on Friday. He said that the KANUPP has started supplying 80 MW
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Trade deficit

Trade deficit

How often an average Pakistani read and listen about various deficits that he confronts with without being aware o its meanings, implications and possible repercussion on his daily life.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Latin gangs rule Spain's streets

Latin gangs rule Spain's streets

They call themselves kings and queens. They rule over streets they have named the Inca, Aztec or Hispanic kingdom. They believe in God, honour and brotherhood. And whoever breaks the code of silence, does so at his own risk. The Latin Kings are the best-k
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bailout still under fire from both sides

Bailout still under fire from both sides

Pablo Fierro came to Washington from Philadelphia for a rally against the proposed 700-billion-dollar financial bailout, which the House of Representatives could vote on Friday. He held up an orange sign: "No to the bankers' coup d'etat." Thursday's rally
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lessons from the current financial stress

Lessons from the current financial stress

The near collapse of the US financial system elicited a variety of reactions. German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck, a Social Democrat in the coalition, predicted that "the US will lose its super power status in the world financial system". French Pres
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Better paper for school books

Better paper for school books

In an initiative aimed at addressing persistent complaints of teachers and students regarding the poor quality of textbooks, the Textbook Board, on a directive by the provincial chief minister, has banned the use of recycled paper to ensure availability o
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
A unique tax scam

A unique tax scam

The FBR has unearthed a unique ring of sales tax officials at Karachi, involved in a mega scam in that the racket was entirely self-operated without "outside intervention" of the companies whose documents they had forged, submitted for refund claims and e
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Thousands pay homage to Benazir at Garhi Khuda Bux

Thousands pay homage to Benazir at Garhi Khuda Bux

Thousands of men and women including young male and female belonging to various walks of life from various districts of Sindh province on Friday reached Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on the third day of the Eidul-Fitr to visit the graves of martyrs of Bhutto fam
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Eid celebrated with great religious fervour

Eid celebrated with great religious fervour

Eid-ul-Fitr, the most auspices festive occasion for Muslims after the Holy month of Ramazan, is being celebrated here as elsewhere with great religious fervour and festivity. Millions of faithful offered Namaz Eid-ul-Fitr in hundreds of principle and Town
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Empty, faulty ATMs frustrate Chaand Raat shoppers

Empty, faulty ATMs frustrate Chaand Raat shoppers

The automated teller machines (ATMs) of almost all the banks frustrated their customers on Chaand Raat (Tuesday night) despite State Bank's instructions to ensure availability of cash on the eve of Eid.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Extra security enforcement on trains during Eid holidays

Extra security enforcement on trains during Eid holidays

Additional police forces were deployed on all the passenger trains during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays across the country to ensure safety of the travellers. Inspector General, Pakistan Railways Police, Mirza Muhammad Ali told APP on Friday police contingents
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Three including UC councillor gunned down

Three including UC councillor gunned down

A proclaimed offender and his accomplices gunned down three persons including a councillor, UC No 144 on Thursday evening in Chak No 209-RB, when they were returning to home after attending a Nimaz-e-Jinaza. The lecturer, GC University Faisalabad, Maulana
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
450 hospitalised for gastro-enteritis

450 hospitalised for gastro-enteritis

Hospitals in Faisalabad on Friday registered more than 450 patients suffering from gastroenteritis following an outbreak in a nearby village of Chak No 62-JB (Chanan kay) on Jhang Road. The epidemic seized the villagers after they consumed contaminated wa
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Eid gifts distributed among patients

Eid gifts distributed among patients

The Lady Wellingdon Hospital administration distributed gifts among the patients and employees to share the jubilation of Eid. Patients were also entertained with Eid meals. Medical Superintendent of LWH, Dr Afzal Shaheen told newsmen that hospital admini
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shahbaz offers Eid prayers at Raiwind

Shahbaz offers Eid prayers at Raiwind

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif offered Eid prayer at Jamia Mosque Al-Sharif, Jati Umra, (Raiwind) on Wednesday. Special prayers were offered for the unity of Muslim world, progress and prosperity of the country and eternal peace of the
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sindh government to spend Rs 600 million on water supply schemes

Sindh government to spend Rs 600 million on water supply schemes

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that water supply schemes in seven districts including Khairpur, Nawabshah, Shirkapur, Ghotki, Larkana will be completed at a cost of Rs 600 million with the assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Fervour indeed: two consecutive Eids

Fervour indeed: two consecutive Eids

Two Eids on consecutive days were celebrated in the industrial city of Faisalabad. Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated on October 01 here with religious fervour and a renewed pledge to forge national solidarity and unity among the Muslims while some observed the 3
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
MQM leaders leave for London

MQM leaders leave for London

Four members of Muttaheda Qaumi Movement left here for London on Friday to take part in the birthday celebrations of MQM Chief Altaf Hussain. Those leaving for London were Deputy Convenor MQM Rabita Committee Dr Farooq Sattar, Provincial Minister Shoaib B
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Altaf greets, Sajjad and Qaim

Altaf greets, Sajjad and Qaim

MQM leader Altaf Hussain has extended Eid greetings to Senator Waseem Sajjad, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on telephone. According to a party press release here on Friday, MQM leader also exchanged views with
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Eid celebrated with usual enthusiasm in Sialkot, Daska

Eid celebrated with usual enthusiasm in Sialkot, Daska

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with usual enthusiasm and religious fervour in Sialkot, Daska, Pasrur, Zafarwal, Sambrial and Ugoki areas of Sialkot district on Wednesday. The Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were offered at different mosques and open places in the city an
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Kashmiris across LoC celebrate Eid with great religious zeal

Kashmiris across LoC celebrate Eid with great religious zeal

Kashmiris across the both sides of Line of Control (LoC) celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with great religious zeal and fervour on Wednesday. The Eid congregations were held in different mosques, Imam Barghas and Eidghas in this regard. The day dawn with special pr
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour, festivity

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour, festivity

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with religious enthusiasm and fervour all across the country on Wednesday. Eid prayers were offered at Eidgahs, mosques and open places all over the country. In their sermons, Ulema highlighted the philosophy of Eid and prayed f
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Absence of vision making economic crisis worse

Absence of vision making economic crisis worse

The absence of vision to address the deep looming economic crisis in the country is making the monetary crunch more worse. The continuing delay, in the democratically elected government, about a clear vision and strategy for the economy and other vital se
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government determined to rescue economy: Naveed

Government determined to rescue economy: Naveed

Federal Finance Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has said that the government is determined to bring the country out of the economy crisis with the co-operation of the people and the national unity, adding that soon the country will witness a new era of develop
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Dengue infecting 50 million people each year

Dengue infecting 50 million people each year

Dengue fever is becoming the major public health concern, as the disease is endemic in more than 100 countries, infecting 50 million people each year world wide, while the disease is spreading dramatically in line with rapid urbanisation around the world.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'Baitullah Mehsud seriously ill with diabetes'

'Baitullah Mehsud seriously ill with diabetes'

Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud is seriously ill with diabetes and may even be in a coma, security officials and militant commanders close to the al Qaeda-linked warlord said on Wednesday. Local television reported that Mehsud, the head of the co
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHCBA president's father dies

LHCBA president's father dies

Father of President Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) Zahir Ahmed Khan died here on Friday. He was laid to rest in a local graveyard. Judges of the higher courts, law officers, senior bar members and elite of the city attended his funeral processi
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Soomro condoles with Shujaat on cousin's death

Soomro condoles with Shujaat on cousin's death

Chairman Senate, Mian Muhammad Somro here on Friday expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Chaudhry Tajammal Hussain, cousin of PML (Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. In a condolence message to Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, Somoro ext
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister condoles with Shujaat

Prime Minister condoles with Shujaat

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Chaudhry Tajammal Hussain, cousin of PML (Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. In a condolence message, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condo
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
World Bank delegation visits PEF

World Bank delegation visits PEF

A delegation of World Bank (WB) led by Tehseen Syed visited the secretariat, Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), Lahore recently. The purpose of the visit was to review the progress of the education foundation programmes such as progress of work on the Fou
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan safe for foreign investors: Pakistan HC to Malaysia

Pakistan safe for foreign investors: Pakistan HC to Malaysia

'Pakistan is still a safe country to do business and Malaysians are urged to invest in Pakistan.' The High Commissioner for Pakistan to Malaysia, Lieutenant General Tahir Mahmud Qazi (Retd) stated this in an interview with a renowned Malaysian Journalist,
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Wireless Local Loop: WLL outpace PTCL's fixed-line teledensity

Wireless Local Loop: WLL outpace PTCL's fixed-line teledensity

Wireless Local Loop (WLL) subscribers have been growing fast in Pakistan, while fixed-line teledensity was dwindling, according to the telecom indicators of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The PTA statistics showed that WLL subscribers of all
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
SSUET students get Japanese scholarship

SSUET students get Japanese scholarship

Three students of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology have been awarded "Japanese Need Based Merit Scholarships". Fatima Shahid, Raj Kumar Raysee and Mohammed Shabbir Hassan won these scholarships, which covers both educational and living ex
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Five involved in subversive activities arrested: terror bids foiled

Five involved in subversive activities arrested: terror bids foiled

Quetta police on Thursday foiled major terror bids arrested five alleged terrorists involved in recent planning and executing terrorism, target killings, kidnapping for ransoms and other subversive activities in Balochistan including the provincial capita
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
10 restaurants fined for profiteering

10 restaurants fined for profiteering

Deputy District Officer (Revenue) Nisar Ahmed Memon, in a raid at various restaurants in the city on Friday imposed fine of Rs 49,000 on 10 hotel owners for selling `Roti' on higher rates. These include Dogar restaurant,Ali restaurant, Sareena restaurant,
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government criticised for weak foreign policy

Government criticised for weak foreign policy

People from different socio-political circles have strongly criticised the government for its weak foreign policy stressed the need of reshaping as early as possible. The government should pay especial attention to further strengthen relations with China
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Economy taking downslide: government policies, performance criticised

Economy taking downslide: government policies, performance criticised

People belonging to different walks of life have strongly criticised the pitiable performance and scrawny polices of the government due which the country's economic condition is deteriorating day by day. The graph of price hike has been increased many fol
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Experts urge broad-based US-Pak ties

Experts urge broad-based US-Pak ties

The United States should forge a broad-based relationship with Pakistan, support its democratic and economic development, bolster its counter-terrorism capability and help foster peace in the region by reducing tensions fuelling extremism, American expert
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Haqqani presses US to hand over Aafia immediately

Haqqani presses US to hand over Aafia immediately

Pakistan's Ambassador to US, Hussain Haqqani has demanded that the US should immediately hand over Dr Aafia Siddiqui to Pakistan. According to a Private News channel, he said there are better facilities of psychiatric evaluation and treatment in Pakistan.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Six killed, seven hurt in road mishap

Six killed, seven hurt in road mishap

At least six persons were killed and seven others injured in a traffic accident on national highway near Jamshoro in Sindh on Friday. According to details, the mishap took place when three vehicles - Suzuki van, troller and motorcycle - collided with each
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
China to set up APSCO by end of year

China to set up APSCO by end of year

China said it will set up the Asia-Pacific Space Co-operation Organisation (APSCO) at the end of this year. Pakistan was one of the three first countries along with China and Thailand that had proposed the setting up of APSCO early 1992.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Walk against aerial firing held

Walk against aerial firing held

A local NGO organised an awareness walk to eliminate aerial firing from the society during Eid-ul-Fitr here on Thursday. Ahsas Welfare Organisation (AWO) had organised the walk, which started from Jinnah Park and culminated at Peshawar Press Club.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Oman deports 598 Pakistanis for illegal entry

Oman deports 598 Pakistanis for illegal entry

A total of 598 Pakistanis, deported by Oman for alleged illegal entry, returned on Friday aboard a ferry, officials said. They are expected to be freed after questioning, officials from the Federal Investigation Agency, which deals with immigration issues
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Fahim terms Zardari's foreign visit effective

Fahim terms Zardari's foreign visit effective

The Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Makhdoom Muhammad Amin Fahim has expressed his satisfaction over the foreign visit of the President Asif Ali Zardari adding that he has represented Pakistan in UN General Assembly session in effective manner
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'Raise in support price to encourage wheat cultivation'

'Raise in support price to encourage wheat cultivation'

Increase in wheat support price from Rs 625 to Rs 950 per 40-kg will help bring the farmers back to wheat cultivation as in the past they preferred to grow other cash crops for monetary gains, said Dr Murtaza Mughal, President, Pakistan Economy Watch here
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
UK visa centres to be opened in Karachi, Lahore

UK visa centres to be opened in Karachi, Lahore

The British High Commission on Friday announced that the Gerry's International will reopen UK's Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Karachi and Lahore on October 8 and 13 respectively, which were closed after suicide attack on Marriott hotel last month.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Taseer calls on Tahir-ul-Qadri

Taseer calls on Tahir-ul-Qadri

Governor Punjab Salmaan Taseer called on Allama Dr Tahir -ul-Qadri here on Friday to convey special message of President Asif Ali Zardari to him. Taseer said that both President and Dr Qadri were unanimous in their views on various issues, adding the Pres
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Mohmand tribes form tribal Lashkar in Bajaur

Mohmand tribes form tribal Lashkar in Bajaur

The Mohmand tribes of militancy-stricken Bajaur Agency on Friday formed tribal Lashkar (force) to launch massive crackdown against hardened militants, Taliban fighters and announced full support to the government and Security Forces in their efforts to pu
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Operation to continue till militants are flushed out from Fata: Malik

Operation to continue till militants are flushed out from Fata: Malik

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik has reiterated the government resolve to fight terrorism until the militants are either killed or forced to flee Pakistan. The government is firm in its mission to continue the operation till all the
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Trauma, burn centers to be set up in Multan: Gilani

Trauma, burn centers to be set up in Multan: Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said that the government is committed to provide basic amenities of life to every citizen of the country and mobilising all available resources in this regard. He was talking to a delegation of people from all w
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Prime Minister condemns suicide attack

Prime Minister condemns suicide attack

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani condemning the Wali Bagh suicide attack as "a cowardly act of terrorism" said on Thursday that those playing with the innocent lives would not escape the wrath of Allah and law of the land. In a message to ANP Chief
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Nine killed as jeep falls into ravine near Bagh

Nine killed as jeep falls into ravine near Bagh

A passenger jeep carrying 20 passengers on Friday fell into a deep ravine, while negotiating a sharp curve near forward Kahuta in Azad Kashmir, resulting in killing of nine persons and injuring critically four passengers including a girl.
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Joint investigation team to probe Wali Bagh blast

Joint investigation team to probe Wali Bagh blast

A joint investigation team has been formed to probe the suicide blast in Wali Bagh, Charsadda, said Inspector General of Police NWFP Malik Naveed on Friday. Talking to PTV, he said investigation was under way in collaboration with a FIA team after collect
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cheapest car plant site abandoned

Cheapest car plant site abandoned

India''s Tata Group announced on Friday it was abandoning a plant in eastern India slated to turn out the world''s cheapest car after weeks of violent demonstrations triggered by a land dispute. "You cannot run a plant with police protection, you cannot r
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cheapest car plant site abandoned

Cheapest car plant site abandoned

India's Tata Group announced on Friday it was abandoning a plant in eastern India slated to turn out the world's cheapest car after weeks of violent demonstrations triggered by a land dispute. "You cannot run a plant with police protection, you cannot run
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cheapest car plant site abandoned

Cheapest car plant site abandoned

India's Tata Group announced on Friday it was abandoning a plant in eastern India slated to turn out the world's cheapest car after weeks of violent demonstrations triggered by a land dispute. "You cannot run a plant with police protection, you cannot run
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Marble exports to the Middle East countries have shown rapid increase within a few months, sharing 30 percent of total marble production. Sanaullah Khan, former chairman, All Pakistan Marble Mining Processing Industry and Exporters Association (PMMPIEA) t
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Marble exports to the Middle East countries have shown rapid increase within a few months, sharing 30 percent of total marble production. Sanaullah Khan, former chairman, All Pakistan Marble Mining Processing Industry and Exporters Association (PMMPIEA) t
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Middle East destination for 30 percent marble exports

Marble exports to the Middle East countries have shown rapid increase within a few months, sharing 30 percent of total marble production. Sanaullah Khan, former chairman, All Pakistan Marble Mining Processing Industry and Exporters Association (PMMPIEA) t
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Afghan DPs asked to leave Bajaur in three days

Afghan DPs asked to leave Bajaur in three days

Bajaur Agency's administration on Friday ordered Afghan refugees to leave Bajaur Agency within three days. According to a private TV channel, government asked Afghan refugees to vacate the area within three days. Local administration warned that stern act
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Afghan DPs asked to leave Bajaur in three days

Afghan DPs asked to leave Bajaur in three days

Bajaur Agency's administration on Friday ordered Afghan refugees to leave Bajaur Agency within three days. According to a private TV channel, government asked Afghan refugees to vacate the area within three days. Local administration warned that stern act
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Ongoing violence in Swat Valley has made it difficult for the farmers to shift the apple crop to market. According to Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board (PHDEB) newsletter Hortimag farmers are facing logistic problems in shifting the crop as
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Ongoing violence in Swat Valley has made it difficult for the farmers to shift the apple crop to market. According to Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board (PHDEB) newsletter Hortimag farmers are facing logistic problems in shifting the crop as
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Violence hinders farmers shifting crop to market

Ongoing violence in Swat Valley has made it difficult for the farmers to shift the apple crop to market. According to Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Board (PHDEB) newsletter Hortimag farmers are facing logistic problems in shifting the crop as
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US raids threatening to undo gains made in terror fight: Qureshi

US raids threatening to undo gains made in terror fight: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Wednesday that the recent US military raids inside Pakistan's tribal areas violated its sovereignty and threatened the gains made in the anti-terror fight. "I'm afraid that a relatively recent element in this
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Leaders of the world''s poorest countries met Friday to wrap up a summit focused on how to stop escalating food and fuel prices amid financial market turbulence in developed nations. The 79 members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) rim of nation
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Leaders of the world's poorest countries met Friday to wrap up a summit focused on how to stop escalating food and fuel prices amid financial market turbulence in developed nations. The 79 members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) rim of nations
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Poor nations summit tackles rising food, fuel prices

Leaders of the world's poorest countries met Friday to wrap up a summit focused on how to stop escalating food and fuel prices amid financial market turbulence in developed nations. The 79 members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) rim of nations
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Biden, Palin clash on economy, Iraq at debate

Biden, Palin clash on economy, Iraq at debate

Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden clashed on the economy and Iraq during a lively but polite debate on Thursday, and aimed most criticism at their rivals at the top of the ticket. In the only vice presidential debate ahead of the November 4 el
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Brown creates economic council

Brown creates economic council

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown established a National Economic Council on Friday to co-ordinate economic policies across government and help people cope with the fallout from the financial crisis. "Britain is facing a period of immense economic chall
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Lack of government support, swelling cost of production, law and order situation, political turmoil and continued disruption of utilities supply to industries have brought down the export of readymade garments by almost 36 percent during August 2008, as c
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Lack of government support, swelling cost of production, law and order situation, political turmoil and continued disruption of utilities supply to industries have brought down the export of readymade garments by almost 36 percent during August 2008, as c
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Sharp decline in export of readymade garments

Lack of government support, swelling cost of production, law and order situation, political turmoil and continued disruption of utilities supply to industries have brought down the export of readymade garments by almost 36 percent during August 2008, as c
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Taliban claim Polish engineer kidnap in Pakistan

Taliban claim Polish engineer kidnap in Pakistan

Taliban militants active in north-western Pakistan are holding a Polish engineer who was kidnapped at the weekend, a militant spokesman said on Thursday. The Pole, identified as Piotr Stanczak, was kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday who shot dead his two drive
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Five killed in suicide blast at Wali Bagh

Five killed in suicide blast at Wali Bagh

Five people including the alleged suicide bomber were killed and eighteen others injured in an explosion after police opened fire on a suspected terrorist at Wali Bagh, district Charsadda. The incident occurred on the first day of Eidul Fitr, one of the t
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Five killed in suicide blast at Wali Bagh

Five killed in suicide blast at Wali Bagh

Five people including the alleged suicide bomber were killed and eighteen others injured in an explosion after police opened fire on a suspected terrorist at Wali Bagh, district Charsadda. The incident occurred on the first day of Eidul Fitr, one of the t
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rice to India for landmark nuclear deal

Rice to India for landmark nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left for India Friday to sign a civilian nuclear deal, a landmark in a budding strategic partnership and a foreign policy win for the Bush administration. Rice got the green light after both houses of Congress in the
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rice to India for landmark nuclear deal

Rice to India for landmark nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left for India Friday to sign a civilian nuclear deal, a landmark in a budding strategic partnership and a foreign policy win for the Bush administration. Rice got the green light after both houses of Congress in the
Published 04 Oct, 2008 12:00am
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