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Print - 2008-10-10
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US copper futures climbed more than 3 percent at the open on Thursday, echoing a rebound in equity markets, as investors moved in to buy at lower levels following sharp losses in the complex, traders said. Copper for December delivery was trading up 3.80
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

US gold futures dropped more than 1 percent early on Thursday on profit taking as global stock markets showed signs of steadying a day after central banks cut key interest rates in a co-ordinated effort to boost the economy, dealers said.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Open letter to President

Open letter to President

This may please be treated as an open letter addressed to President Asif Ali Zardari instead of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani for more than one reasons.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Africa awash with sunlight, but not solar energy

Africa awash with sunlight, but not solar energy

From household solar panels to thermal generators big enough to power a town, sun power has enjoyed explosive growth around the world. Everywhere, that is, except on the sun-drenched continent of Africa. With an average daily dose of five to seven kilowat
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Iran faces US challenge in 'pistachio war'

Iran faces US challenge in 'pistachio war'

For some Iranians, it's a galling thought: the United States may oust Iran as the world's largest producer of pistachio nuts this year because of one of the worst harvests ever in the Islamic Republic. The popular nibble is Iran's main export commodity ou
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Learning taxation from clergy?

Learning taxation from clergy?

Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) recently sought the guidance of clergy on the issue of taxation of Islamic financial instruments. In this regards, the following Press Release was sent to media by FBR on August 17, 2008: "Islamic Finance has gripped the wor
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
The Baglihar controversy

The Baglihar controversy

A delegation of Pakistan's Indus Water Commission (PIWC) will visit India from October 18 to 24 at the invitation of Indian government to conduct physical inspection of the controversial Baglihar Dam built over the River Chenab in Indian-occupied Kashmir,
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Liquidity and solvency of the banking system

Liquidity and solvency of the banking system

While our Editorial in Wednesday's issue referred to the liquidity shortage in the banking system, the statement issued by the State Bank of Pakistan focused more on the solvency of the banking system. We note with satisfaction that the State Bank of Paki
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
UPU role in development of postal services highlighted

UPU role in development of postal services highlighted

The 135th anniversary of Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialised agency of the United Nations, was celebrated throughout the world on Thursday. It was also celebrated in Pakistan with full zeal and school children visited GPOs. Functions were held at
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Non-essential, luxury items: PHMA suggests increase in import duties

Non-essential, luxury items: PHMA suggests increase in import duties

Pakistan Hosiery Manufactures Association (PHMA) Chairman M Jawad Bilwani has suggested that all those importing nonessential items should be asked to make arrangements themselves for the foreign currency without contacting State Bank of Pakistan.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
International power generation 2008 moot on October 14

International power generation 2008 moot on October 14

The 2nd international power generation conference POWERGEN PAK 2008 will be held on October 14, with a theme "Power Efficiency; Up gradation & Self-Reliance" at a local hotel. The conference will provide a networking and business opportunities exclusively
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
POL posts Rs 8.616 billion net profit for fiscal year 2008

POL posts Rs 8.616 billion net profit for fiscal year 2008

The profit after tax of Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has increased to Rs 8.616 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 5.939 billion earned in the corresponding year. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 43.71 in the period u
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
POL posts Rs 8.616 billion net profit for fiscal year 2008

POL posts Rs 8.616 billion net profit for fiscal year 2008

The profit after tax of Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) has increased to Rs 8.616 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 5.939 billion earned in the corresponding year. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 43.71 in the period u
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NIB launches 'Salaam Banking'

NIB launches 'Salaam Banking'

NIB Bank Ltd has announced the mass launch of NIB 'Salaam Banking' - a full range of banking products and services dedicated to meeting the financial needs of the country's small businessmen.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
APL's profit increases to Rs 2.641 billion

APL's profit increases to Rs 2.641 billion

The profit after tax of Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) has increased to Rs 2.641 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 1.728 billion in the corresponding period a year back. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 55.03 in the
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
APL's profit increases to Rs 2.641 billion

APL's profit increases to Rs 2.641 billion

The profit after tax of Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) has increased to Rs 2.641 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 1.728 billion in the corresponding period a year back. The company's earning per share increased to Rs 55.03 in the
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'PQATI as a bridge between PQA and industrialists'

'PQATI as a bridge between PQA and industrialists'

Chairman Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Mir Afsar Din Talpur informed that PQA handled record cargo volume of more than 26 million tonnes during last financial year and catering for more than 40 percent of Pakistan seaborne trade.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Wind power generation: ZEPL installing 50 megawatts project at Jhimpir

Wind power generation: ZEPL installing 50 megawatts project at Jhimpir

The Alternate Energy Development Board (AEDB) has issued 97 Letters of Intents (LoIs) for 4850 MW wind power generation in the country. The first 50MW wind power project is now under installation at Jhimpir (Sindh) at a cost of US $121 million by ZORLU En
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
World Egg Day today

World Egg Day today

The Vice Chancellor (VP), University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, Professor Dr Muhammad Nawaz has called for creating awareness about the nutritional benefits of eggs and increasing its per capita consumption among the people for thei
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Seminar on tunnelling, deep excavations held

Seminar on tunnelling, deep excavations held

Speakers at the "International Seminar on Tunnelling, Deep Excavations and Substructures" on Thursday discussed various aspects of Tunneling, Deep Excavations and Substructures. They stressed the need for building up tunnels especially in the hilly region
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
New fruit market: Shahbaz approves revival of cancelled plots

New fruit market: Shahbaz approves revival of cancelled plots

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Mohammad Shahbaz Sharif has approved the revival of cancelled 19 plots without imposition of any penalty in favour of the bidders in New Fruit Market Multan. The allottes shall be bound to deposit the outstanding dues within a p
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PHF executive board meeting on October 14

PHF executive board meeting on October 14

A meeting of the executive board of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is being held at National Hockey Stadium on October 14. A PHF spokesman said here on Thursday.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
SNGPL signs GSA with EEL

SNGPL signs GSA with EEL

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has signed a Gas Supply Agreement (GSA) to supply 75 MMCFD permeate gas from OGDCL's Qadirpur gas field to an Independent Power Plant (IPP), being set up by Engro Energy (Private) Limited (EEL) at Qadirpur, Distr
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Negligence won't be tolerated: minister

Negligence won't be tolerated: minister

Punjab Agriculture Minister, Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh, has said that irresponsibilities in the implementation of instructions issued in open katchehry (court) will not be tolerated at any cost and warned of taking action against those officers who found inv
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Transport minister visits Hinopak

Transport minister visits Hinopak

Sindh transport minister Akhtar Hussain Jadoon recently visited Hinopak Motors Limited. He had a detailed meeting with Hinopak's management on transport issues of Sindh. He also discussed the induction of CNG buses in Sindh. The minister appreciated the q
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Kalim assumes charge of PSO managing director

Kalim assumes charge of PSO managing director

Kalim A Siddiqui has assumed the charge of Pakistan State Oil Managing Director replacing M Abdul Aleem. Kalim A Siddiqui has a vast and extensive experience of over 29 years in oil industry globally and has worked with Caltex Pakistan, Caltex USA, Caltex
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
ARL earns Rs 6.147 billion in fiscal year 2008

ARL earns Rs 6.147 billion in fiscal year 2008

The profit after tax of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has increased to Rs 6.147 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 748.985 million earned in the corresponding period a year back. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 86.49 in
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
ARL earns Rs 6.147 billion in fiscal year 2008

ARL earns Rs 6.147 billion in fiscal year 2008

The profit after tax of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has increased to Rs 6.147 billion in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 748.985 million earned in the corresponding period a year back. The company's earning per share surged to Rs 86.49 in
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Nishat (Chunian) profit rises to Rs 18.179 million

Nishat (Chunian) profit rises to Rs 18.179 million

The profit after tax of Nishat (Chunian) Limited has increased to Rs 18.179 million in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 10.156 million earned in the corresponding period last year. The earning per share of the company increased to Re 0.24 in
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Nishat (Chunian) profit rises to Rs 18.179 million

Nishat (Chunian) profit rises to Rs 18.179 million

The profit after tax of Nishat (Chunian) Limited has increased to Rs 18.179 million in the year ended June 30, 2008 as compared to Rs 10.156 million earned in the corresponding period last year. The earning per share of the company increased to Re 0.24 in
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
5,000 cancer patients treated free at Bait-ul-Sukoon

5,000 cancer patients treated free at Bait-ul-Sukoon

As many as 5,000 cancer patients from across Pakistan during traumatic period of their lives have been given specialised cancer treatment free of cost at Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital. During this traumatic period of their lives, patients and their famil
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PQA handled record 26 million tonnes cargo during 2007-08: Talpur

PQA handled record 26 million tonnes cargo during 2007-08: Talpur

Port Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (PQATI) arranged an Eid Milan, well attended by all Port Qasim Authority (PQA) officials, businessmen, industrialists and Business Professionals. Mir Afsar Din Talpur, Chairman Port Qasim Authority was the chie
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Hoax bomb call creates panic at Aisha Bawany Academy

Hoax bomb call creates panic at Aisha Bawany Academy

A hoax bomb call resulted in an emergency drill for bomb disposal squad, volunteers of Hilal-e-Ahmar, Edhi, Cheepa and Saddar police who rushed to Aisha Bawani Academy (ABA) for search and rescue on Thursday morning. According to details, a hoax bomb call
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
JS Global Capital ratings

JS Global Capital ratings

The Pakistan credit Rating agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of JS Global Capital limited (JSGC) at "AA" (Double A) and "A1+" (A One plus), respectively. The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk eman
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
JS Global Capital ratings

JS Global Capital ratings

The Pakistan credit Rating agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of JS Global Capital limited (JSGC) at "AA" (Double A) and "A1+" (A One plus), respectively. The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk eman
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
DCO served notice

DCO served notice

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Mandi Bahauddin and directed him to appear before the court on October 14 in a contempt of court petition filed by one Khalid Mahmood. The petitioner submitted that he w
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHCBA suspends membership of Attorney General

LHCBA suspends membership of Attorney General

Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) on Thursday suspending the membership of Attorney General (AG) Pakistan Sardar Latif Khan Khosa, banned entry of Federal Law Minister Farooq H Nike in the bar premises. It also condemned the AG and law minister fo
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Mehdi gives 'Bismillahs' copyright to Pakistani government

Mehdi gives 'Bismillahs' copyright to Pakistani government

Famous Indian Punjabi pop singer, Dalair Mehdi has announced that he had given the copyrights of his latest album 'Bismillah' to the Government of Pakistan so that it could use the income generated through the right for charity purposes. Mehdi was address
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers hold protest rallies

Lawyers hold protest rallies

The lawyers' community here on Thursday held an impressive show of their ongoing movement by observing boycott of courts and taking out protest rallies here in the provincial metropolis. The members Lahore Bar Association (LBA) after holding general house
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
IHK University to extend research, study facility to AJK students

IHK University to extend research, study facility to AJK students

The University of occupied Kashmir (KU) has decided to extend its research and study facility to the students of Azad Jammu and Kashmir University, Muzaffarabad, with major thrust on studying seismic changes taking place in both the regions. The Universit
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
AJK-CCI team leaves for occupied Srinagar

AJK-CCI team leaves for occupied Srinagar

A 20-member first ever trade delegation of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJK-CCI) left here for occupied Srinagar on Thursday morning on a weeklong visit aiming at opening avenue for exchange of bilateral trade between the two s
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Naval Chief calls on Chief of Air Staff

Naval Chief calls on Chief of Air Staff

The newly appointed Naval Chief Admiral Noman Bashir on Thursday called on Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, here at Air Headquarters. They remained together for some time and shared views on professional
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Soomro and Jamali condemn blast in Police Line

Soomro and Jamali condemn blast in Police Line

Chairman Senate, Mohammedmian Soomro and Deputy Chairman Senate, Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali have strongly condemned the bomb blast in police line here on Thursday and termed it as a part of a sinister conspiracy to create instability and chaos in the countr
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
All set to establish gemstone market in Gilgit

All set to establish gemstone market in Gilgit

The Northern Areas government has finalised establishment of a Gemstone Marketing Centre in the heart of Gilgit city, capital town of Northern Area, which would offer multiple facilities to traders as well as buyers in mineral sector, an official of the M
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Japanese investors invited to invest in Sialkot EPZ

Japanese investors invited to invest in Sialkot EPZ

Economic Adviser to Embassy of Japan in Pakistan Eriko Murata on Thursday visited Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to discuss various issues pertaining to bilateral trade with the business community of Sialkot. Speaking on the occasion, act
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Launching publications of housing schemes prohibited

Launching publications of housing schemes prohibited

District Magistrate Islamabad Amer Ali Ahmed under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 has prohibited any sort of publication regarding launching of any housing scheme or sale of plots, inviting applications to deposit membership fee or cos
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Thursday (October 09, 2008) and the forecast for Friday (October 10, 2008).

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NAB hands over DM 75,000 to German national

NAB hands over DM 75,000 to German national

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered 75,000 Deutsche mark and handed over to German national. According to details, Dirk Nienabar a German national filed a complaint with NAB Sindh in August, 2005 through his attorney Zia-ur-Rehman, plea
Published 10 Oct, 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 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Hearing of petition against Wattoo adjourned

Hearing of petition against Wattoo adjourned

An election tribunal, headed by a judge of the Lahore High Court (LHC) adjourned till October 30 the proceedings in an election petition filed against former Chief Minister Punjab and Member National Assembly, Mian Manzoor Wattoo as his counsel sought adj
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
8 October 2005 quake anniversary observed

8 October 2005 quake anniversary observed

Representing the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas (Kana) performed the ground breaking of various projects in Muzaffarabad in a ceremony on October 8, the day when the killer tremor rocked NWFP and AJK in
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Smeda's 10th birthday on October 13

Smeda's 10th birthday on October 13

Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority (Smeda) is going to celebrate its 10th year of establishment on Monday, October 13. On that occasion the senior officials of the authority would unveil their performance of last 10 years. To commemorate th
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
AIM announces dividend/bonus

AIM announces dividend/bonus

The Board of Directors of Askari Investment Management Limited (AIM), in a meeting held on Tuesday, October 07, approved following distribution for its mutual funds, says a press release. Askari Income Fund (AIF) announced a bonus (cash dividend on unit h
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates

Non ferrous metals, ferrous alloy rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Thursday (October 09, 2008).

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
AIM announces dividend/bonus

AIM announces dividend/bonus

The Board of Directors of Askari Investment Management Limited (AIM), in a meeting held on Tuesday, October 07, approved following distribution for its mutual funds, says a press release. Askari Income Fund (AIF) announced a bonus (cash dividend on unit h
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Seats reserved for quake victims in Navtec courses

Seats reserved for quake victims in Navtec courses

Two seats have been reserved for young men and women, belonging to earthquake affected areas of NWFP and Azad Jammu & Kashmir for technical courses, which is going to be organised by National Vocational and Technical Education Commission (Navtec).
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Thursday (October 09, 2008) and for Friday (October 10, 2008).
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NH&MP arrangements for Raiwind congregation

NH&MP arrangements for Raiwind congregation

The National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Lahore, have made all necessary arrangements to ensure security and smooth flow of traffic on the occasion of Raiwind congregation. Sector Commander and SSP of NH&MP Shoaib Dastgir said reviewed the arran
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 09, 2008).

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
ASI, four dacoits killed

ASI, four dacoits killed

Armed encounter between a team of Islampura police and unknown dacoits near Saggian bridge here resulted in the death of four criminals and an ASI police. According to police sources, ASI Mohammad Akram and four dacoits, yet to be identified, were killed
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Burqa-clad bearded man held on suspicion at Islamabad airport

Burqa-clad bearded man held on suspicion at Islamabad airport

Panic once again gripped Islamabad international airport on Thursday when a veiled suspected suicide bomber was arrested by the Airport Security Force (ASF) officials during search. Following recovery of a bag from the possession of the suspected bomber,
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Country facing threats to security, economy: Shahnaz

Country facing threats to security, economy: Shahnaz

Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Sector Shahnaz Wazir Ali has said that Pakistan is going through a difficult period facing two pronged threats of security and economic crisis. "We have lost much too much due to terrorism; we have lost our re
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government to stand undeterred against terrorism: Sherry

Government to stand undeterred against terrorism: Sherry

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman on Thursday reiterated the firm resolve of the government to stand undeterred against terrorism. "The government and the people of Pakistan cannot be terrorised from blasts. Nobody would be allowed t
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

As a result of intervention by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in process of persisting demand for dollars, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee got rid of its overnight weakness a
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
World Post Day celebrated

World Post Day celebrated

Like other parts of the World Post Day was celebrated with full zeal and fervour in Pakistan on Thursday. The day marked the 135th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, which is specialised agency of the United Nations and has transformed the whole w
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

As a result of intervention by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rates moved both ways on the currency market on Thursday in process of persisting demand for dollars, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee got rid of its overnight weakness a
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
IPDF to develop two PTDC projects: MoUs signed

IPDF to develop two PTDC projects: MoUs signed

The Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF) has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), under which the former will extend multiple assistance to the latter in developing two projects -
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
July-August seafood export increases by 31.53 percent

July-August seafood export increases by 31.53 percent

The seafood export during July-August (2008-09) witnessed an increase of 31.53 percent as compared to the corresponding period of the last financial year. Pakistan exported 13,359 metric tons of seafood costing US $21,203,000 during the period under revie
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Chitralis demand opening of Lowari Tunnel

Chitralis demand opening of Lowari Tunnel

The people of Chitral, a landlocked valley of NWFP have called for opening of the under-construction Lowari Tunnel on temporary basis in the coming winter to enable the people of the district the mean of communication.
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
All shares index report

All shares index report

The sector-wise all shares index report on Thursday (October 09, 2008).

Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
CDA starts work on zero-point interchange loops

CDA starts work on zero-point interchange loops

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started construction work on loops of much awaited zero-point interchange, while the underpass at Faisal flyover has also been opened for traffic. Over Rs 2 billion project, would be completed in two phase in tw
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
President and Prime Minister condemn bomb blast in capital

President and Prime Minister condemn bomb blast in capital

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday strongly condemned the bomb blast that took place in Police Lines here. President Zardari in his message said that such incidents would not deter the government's resolve to figh
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
All resources to be provided for modernising PN: Prime Minister

All resources to be provided for modernising PN: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government is fully cognisant of the vital role of naval force in protecting maritime security of the country. The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to the newly appointed Chief of
Published 10 Oct, 2008 12:00am
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