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Print - 2008-10-15
Oil falls below $80 on demand, recession concerns

Oil falls below $80 on demand, recession concerns

Oil fell on Tuesday as concerns the global economy could slip into recession and drag down demand outweighed optimism over the bank bailout plans. US crude traded down $1.60 to $79.59 a barrel in choppy trade by 2:07 pm EDT (1807 GMT), after hitting $84.8
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
London coffee rises

London coffee rises

Coffee held onto gains, while sugar and cocoa turned negative on Tuesday as the dollar strengthened, but volumes were light as investors were nervous about financial markets despite moves to recapitalise banks. Early in the session, soft commodities rose
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Gold retreats in London

Gold retreats in London

Gold retreated from highs hit earlier in the session on Tuesday as equity markets rallied and the dollar edged off lows against the euro. Other precious metals remained strong, with platinum climbing more than six percent and silver four percent to sessio
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: coffee, cocoa up

US MIDDAY: coffee, cocoa up

Arabica coffee futures trading on ICE moved up 3 percent in early trade continued support from the weak dollar and on a US government injection of cash to major banks that was positive to outside markets, traders said.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: sugar gains

US MIDDAY: sugar gains

Raw sugar futures on ICE Futures US at 1240 GMT. March raw sugar contract gained 0.24 cent or 2.0 percent at 11.94 cents per lb. Trading range 11.76 to 12.09 cents. Volume was at 13,547 lots.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower

US MIDDAY: soyabeans lower

November soyabean futures were down 3 cents at $9.25 per bushel, January was down 4 at $9.39-1/2. Turned lower after higher open, dragged down by a pullback in crude oil and US stock markets. NOPA crush data was bearish. October soyameal was up 30 cents a
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn firms

US MIDDAY: corn firms

December corn was up 7 cents at $4.18-1/2 per bushel; March was up 6-1/4 cents at $4.35-3/4. Bounce after spot month fell to a 10-month low below $4 early this week. But gains limited by retreat in US stock markets, crude oil and soyabeans.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat rises

US MIDDAY: wheat rises

December wheat was up 3-1/2 cents at $5.92 per bushel; March was up 3-3/4 at $6.12-3/4. Choppy, turning higher with corn. Market backed down earlier in thin trade following a retreat in US stock markets, soyabeans and crude oil.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US MIDDAY: copper climbs

US copper futures surged over 9 percent early Tuesday after a global effort to inject capital into beleaguered banks and thaw frozen credit markets sparked another rally in financial markets. Copper for December delivery traded up 15.0 cents, or 6.75 perc
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold eases

US MIDDAY: gold eases

US gold futures erased early gains to trade lower on Tuesday, as an initial global stock rally and a plan by the US Treasury to inject $250 billion into banks reduced bullion's appeal as a safe store of value, dealers said. December gold was down $1.20 at
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Taseer leaves for England

Taseer leaves for England

Punjab Governor, Salmaan Taseer left for England here on Tuesday on a four-day private visit. Meanwhile, the Speaker Punjab Assembly (PA), Rana Muhammad Iqbal, took oath as Acting Governor Punjab in his absence.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LEP Management Board's new Chairman nominated

LEP Management Board's new Chairman nominated

Government has nominated Khawaja Muhammad Jalaluddin Roomi as chairman of board of management of Light Engineering Project (LEP) which would be completed with an estimated cost of Rs 200 million. It would be completed by December 2008 and it would be oper
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Call for improving social status of industrial workforce

Call for improving social status of industrial workforce

Speakers at a seminar held in connection with world mental health day celebrations have called for growth of national industry and economic uplift of the nation. The seminar was held at Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital Multan Road, Lahore.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
83,839 cusecs water released from reservoirs

83,839 cusecs water released from reservoirs

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on Tuesday released 83,839 cusecs water from various rim stations. According to Irsa, an overall water inflow from various reservoirs was recorded at 66,230 cusecs. Water level at Tarbela Dam was recorded at 1471.53 fee
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Children to be immunised against polio in Chitral

Children to be immunised against polio in Chitral

Like other parts of the country three-day door-to-door anti-polio drive continue here in the city. Khateeb Shahi Masjid Chitral, Maulana Khaleequz Zaman inaugurated the campaign, while EDO Health Dr Sher Qayum, Medical Superintendent of DHQ Hospital Dr Na
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
95kg hashish recovered in Chaman

95kg hashish recovered in Chaman

Frontier Corps Balochistan on Tuesday has recovered 95 kilograms hashish while searching a car, officials said. The driver of the car fled leaving his car behind when a FC patrolling party signalled him to stop near Power Grid Station here at Quetta-Chama
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Crackdown against proclaimed offenders launched

Crackdown against proclaimed offenders launched

Pursuant to directions of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab has launched a crackdown against the proclaimed offenders in anti-corruption cases. The ACE team on Tuesday arrested six culprits.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Windmills leases can be cancelled on zero progress: minister

Windmills leases can be cancelled on zero progress: minister

Sindh Minister for Environment and Alternate Energy Asakri Taqvi said on Tuesday that the government can cancel the land lease of those wind power projects, which failed to show progress in a given time. He was speaking at the 2nd international conference
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan Railways to import 150 coaches from China

Pakistan Railways to import 150 coaches from China

Pakistan Railways would import 150 new coaches from China worth Rs 5.977 billion shortly soon after the tendering process completes, an official at the Ministry of Railways said. The official said, out of the total 150 coaches, China would assemble only 4
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Courts to hear cases in evening too: Soomro

Courts to hear cases in evening too: Soomro

Sindh Law Minister, Ayaz Soomro has said that the government has decided to launch evening courts in order to provide speedy justice to common people. The launching of evening courts will help the courts to dispose off the cases, which appeared to be pend
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Japanese children art contest today

Japanese children art contest today

Japan Children Art Competition and Speech Contest will be held at National Art Gallery (PNCA) here on October 15. The event would be organised by the Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association Islamabad and the MEXT Alu
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan's crisis

Pakistan's crisis

This spate of mindless insane violence, today threatens our survival as a sovereign state. Our enemies across the border are exploiting the rampant greed and corruption, which can make some of us do anything for a price. Our military rulers of the past na
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Death as a choice - II: A Samurai's Confessions

Death as a choice - II: A Samurai's Confessions

Mishima's commentary on the thought process of death as a choice is precise: "The evaluation that ultimately produces the decision to die trails behind it a long chain of tempering of one's judgement towards the final decision suggests the long period of
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
GOOD MORNING: of banks, ATMs, credit cards, debit cards and their CEOs

GOOD MORNING: of banks, ATMs, credit cards, debit cards and their CEOs

Keeping in mind that money and banks and the fear of Pakistan going bankrupt are so much in the news, in a bizarre backdrop of the country itself facing political dangers on numerous counts, and fronts, it is easy to comprehend the worries that hit Karach
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Modernising multilateralism and markets

Modernising multilateralism and markets

September and October are shaping up to be hard months in a precarious year. A meltdown in financial, credit, and housing markets. The continuing stress of high food and fuel prices and the dangers for poverty and malnutrition. Anxieties about the global
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Drop in world oil prices

Drop in world oil prices

International oil prices slumped on Friday last by more than 10 percent to a 13-month low of under $80 a barrel, striking $75 in London, amidst a global equity meltdown that has triggered concerns of an impeding world-wide recession, and further signs of
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Water issues with India

Water issues with India

President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated his government's deep concern over the very heavy price exacted on Pakistan due to the construction of Baglihar dam by India on the Sutlej River in Jammu and Kashmir. Its construction has indeed led to serious eco
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
TMOs warned

TMOs warned

Chairman, Task Force on essential commodities, S A Hameed, has warned of taking action against Tehsil Municipal Officers (TMOs) in case of failure to meet satisfactory cleanliness arrangements in Sunday bazaars.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
CRCP's plea to construction firms

CRCP's plea to construction firms

Consumer Rights Commission of Pakistan (CRCP) on Tuesday urged the construction industry to follow international quality standards in execution of civil works so as to avoid collateral damages like the October 8, 2005 earthquake. The CRCP said in a statem
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US asked to allow mother, sister to meet Aafia

US asked to allow mother, sister to meet Aafia

The Pakistani embassy in Washington has asked the US State Department to facilitate a meeting between detained Pakistani neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui and members of her family including mother and sister, it was officially learned on Monday.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BoK earns Rs 467.82 million profit in nine months

BoK earns Rs 467.82 million profit in nine months

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has earned Rs 467.822 million profit during the nine months of 2008, while the total deposits of the bank reached Rs 18, 909.222 million in the period. The bank during the period disbursed loans of Rs 121, 410 million. This was st
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BoK earns Rs 467.82 million profit in nine months

BoK earns Rs 467.82 million profit in nine months

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has earned Rs 467.822 million profit during the nine months of 2008, while the total deposits of the bank reached Rs 18, 909.222 million in the period. The bank during the period disbursed loans of Rs 121, 410 million. This was st
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Probe ordered into missing income support cards

Probe ordered into missing income support cards

Federal Minister Qamaruz Zaman Kaira has ordered an enquiry into the missing 2,500 cards of the Benazir income support scheme from the packet of a local MNA. The MNA Jamshed Dasti told media persons here on Tuesday that his packet of the income support ca
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Horlicks WizKids hold City elimination round for Lahore

Horlicks WizKids hold City elimination round for Lahore

Horlicks Wizkids 2008, held its City Elimination rounds for the city of Lahore on Tuesday at an event that was enthusiastically participated by students from well-known schools of the city. Horlicks Wizkids is an event that alms to recognise and appreciat
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Load shedding makes lives of Peshawariites miserable

Load shedding makes lives of Peshawariites miserable

The residents of Peshawar city and its suburban rural areas are braving hours long unannounced and unscheduled power load shedding, making their lives of the people miserable. While the residents of the city facing more than eight hours load shedding, the
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Global financial crisis leads to freezing of credit market: Kundi

Global financial crisis leads to freezing of credit market: Kundi

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the current international financial crisis has led to the freezing of credit market. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, Kundi said that the volatility of equity markets had
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Zardari's visit to China helps boost ties: minister

Zardari's visit to China helps boost ties: minister

Minister for Punjab Finance and Planning and Development, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira, has said that President Asif Ali Zardari visit to China would help strengthen Pak-China long lasting friendship and also help further boost the economic, trade and bilateral re
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Zardari's China visit to be a milestone in Sino-Pak ties

Zardari's China visit to be a milestone in Sino-Pak ties

President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to China will prove as a milestone in Pak-China friendly relations and bilateral as well as economic trade and defence relations between the two countries would be further strengthened. Punjab Minister for Population Wel
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
White Cane Day today

White Cane Day today

International White Cane Day is being observed in Pakistan as elsewhere in the world today (October 15). The 'White Cane Day' is observed every year on October 15 all over the world for creating greater awareness among the people for helping those fellow
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Government asked to explain reasons behind energy crisis

Government asked to explain reasons behind energy crisis

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday while expressing grave concern over non-provision of electricity to the industrial sector despite withdrawal of subsidy and making steep upward revision in its prices has asked the government t
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Samjhota Express to leave for India on December 6

Samjhota Express to leave for India on December 6

Samjhota Express with Pakistani engine and coaches will leave for India on December 6. The passenger's list of both the countries will exchange an hour before the departure of the train. This was unanimously decided in the meeting of the railway high offi
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHC Chief Justice orders court readers to comply with instructions

LHC Chief Justice orders court readers to comply with instructions

To ensure expedite process in release and stay matter Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed all the readers of the courts to attach prescribed time sheet proforma and record time and date of transmission of such cases to office.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
CCPO orders special arrangements at exit, entry points

CCPO orders special arrangements at exit, entry points

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Pervez Rathore, has asked police officers to make all out efforts to curb terrorist activities and other heinous crimes and they must be fully alert to control any untoward situation. Special arrangements have
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Qatar, Netherlands envoys call on Punjab chief minister

Qatar, Netherlands envoys call on Punjab chief minister

Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Hamad Bin Ali Bin Jaber Al-Hanzab and Ambassador of Netherlands Tjeerd Feico de Zwann held separate meetings with Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, at Chief Minister's Secretariat, here Tuesday. Matters o
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Five percent service charges on pre-paid cellphone customers imposed

Five percent service charges on pre-paid cellphone customers imposed

A mysterious five percent service charge on about 80 million pre-paid customers was imposed, the PTA and cellular companies have confirmed. Before the budget 2008-09, the pre-paid customers were charged 10 percent withholding tax on every new load, which
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Power outage increases level of anxiety

Power outage increases level of anxiety

Affecting the work schedule of citizens, power outage has increased the level of anxiety causing uneasiness during sleeping hours, said Dr Arif Jehangir, Physician and Surgeon. Besides affecting industrial and commercial activities across the country, pro
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami to participate in mid-term polls if held: Qazi

Jamaat-i-Islami to participate in mid-term polls if held: Qazi

Chief, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Qazi Hussain Ahmed has said that his party would take part in general elections wholeheartedly to bring change in the set up constitutionally if mid-term polls were held, however, he added that JI would oppose and resist if arm
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
No peace without restoring deposed Chief Justice: Imran

No peace without restoring deposed Chief Justice: Imran

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has warned that without the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the country would continue to face terrorism, lawlessness and other problems. He was addressing the party workers and peopl
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Militants should be included in political process: PML-N

Militants should be included in political process: PML-N

Pakistan Muslim League-N's Secretary Information Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that his party will forward a proposal before the parliament's special session to include the hard liners in political process. Talking to private TV channel, he said PML-N would
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
World Rural Women's Day today

World Rural Women's Day today

World Rural Women's Day is being observed at the international level as in Pakistan and its rural areas on Wednesday, (October 15). Special functions will be held across the country, in the main cities as well as rural towns and villages to generate great
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Baber regrets Sharif's objections over security briefing

Baber regrets Sharif's objections over security briefing

Senator Baber Awan has regretted objections being raised by the PML-N leader, Mian Nawaz Sharif, despite the fact that the joint session of the parliament for discussing the country's security situation was convened on his demand. Talking to VOA, he said
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (October 14, 2008) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 15, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Zabmun Conference 2008: Sindh produces leaders of great stature: Khuhro

Zabmun Conference 2008: Sindh produces leaders of great stature: Khuhro

Sindh province has produced leaders of the great stature, like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto who immensely served the country This was stated by Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khuhro while addressing opening ceremony of Z
Published 15 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 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Importer involved in massive under-invoicing of goods

Importer involved in massive under-invoicing of goods

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has found that an importer allegedly involved in gross misdeclaration of Chinese goods at Customs Dry Port, Lahore, who has allegedly registered two companies (same name) with the Sales Tax Department, using different Sa
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Director Livestock to attend workshop in India

Director Livestock to attend workshop in India

Director Livestock and Diary Development NWFP, Muqarib Ali Khan, will participate in a three-day Workshop on "Live Stock in Changing Context" scheduled to be held from October 13-15, 2008 in Hayderabad India.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
$1 billion Saudi investment in different sectors anticipated

$1 billion Saudi investment in different sectors anticipated

Pakistan anticipates about $1 billion investment from Saudi investors in different sectors of the economy with agriculture and petroleum considered the most attractive sectors, Business Recorder learnt reliably. Sources said that a two-day Saudi-Pa
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Investment Tax Scheme-2008: LHC reserves verdict on anomaly

Investment Tax Scheme-2008: LHC reserves verdict on anomaly

Lahore High Court (LHC) has reserved a judgement on an anomaly in the Investment Tax Scheme-2008, which has been offered to the general public for legalisation of hidden income/assets. Justice Khawaja Farooq Saeed of LHC heard the arguments of both the si
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poultry rates

Poultry rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (October 14, 2008) and for Wednesday (October 15, 2008).
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Japan donates $4.06 million for IDP

Japan donates $4.06 million for IDP

The government of Japan has contributed $4.06 million to assist Pakistanis displaced by the recent conflict and floods in the northern parts of the country, as a humanitarian gesture to support the world's largest refugee-hosting nation.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Missing children: 500 cases reported in eight months

Missing children: 500 cases reported in eight months

Around 500 cases of missing children have been reported during the last eight months of 2008. This was stated by Zia Awan, President, Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Aid center (LHRLA) and Madadgaar in a statement issued here on Tuesday.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Safeguard celebrates Global Handwashing Day

Safeguard celebrates Global Handwashing Day

600,000 children pledged with Safeguard and its partners, under the patronage of Ministry of Environment and Unicef, to celebrate the first-ever Global Handwashing Day (GHD) in Pakistan.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Global Handwashing Day today

Global Handwashing Day today

The practice of Handwashing with soap tops the international hygiene agenda this year with the first-ever Global Handwashing Day, slated for Wednesday October 15, 2008. With 2008 as the UN International Year of Sanitation, the Global Handwashing Day will
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
National moot on WRW Day today

National moot on WRW Day today

The first ever National conference on World Rural Women's Day (WRWD) will be observed on Wednesday as women from all over the country will participate. The joint initiative of Potohar Organisation for Development Advocacy (Poda), Action-Aid, CIDA, Lok-Vir
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan signs UN convention for rights of disabled persons

Pakistan signs UN convention for rights of disabled persons

Pakistan has signed the UN convention for the rights of disabled persons and has become 135th country across the globe. This was stated by Rashida Faheem, representative, Children's Museum for Peace and Human Rights (CMPHR) in a press conference held at K
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 14, 2008).

Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan Media, PR Guide published

Pakistan Media, PR Guide published

A highly informative and reference book on Pakistan's print and electronic media as well as PR persons has been published in Islamabad. "Pakistan Media and PR Guide" has been compiled by Islamabad-based Tele-Visual Infolink (TVI) and edited by a senior jo
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
UBL income funds show good performance

UBL income funds show good performance

Income Funds managed by UBL Fund managers have recorded strong performance over the last quarter ending September 2008. Managers of UBL are currently managing assets of Rs 27.9 billion. The United Growth and Income Fund (UGIF) yielded 11.59 per cent p.a.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
UBL income funds show good performance

UBL income funds show good performance

Income Funds managed by UBL Fund managers have recorded strong performance over the last quarter ending September 2008. Managers of UBL are currently managing assets of Rs 27.9 billion. The United Growth and Income Fund (UGIF) yielded 11.59 per cent p.a.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar shoots up

THE RUPEE: dollar shoots up

Rising demand for dollars kept the rupee under pressure on the currency market on Tuesday, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee failed to retain its Monday's levels against dollar, losing 48 paisa for buying and selling at 79.85 and 79.90, the
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
War on terror: PML-N links unconditional support to revision of policy

War on terror: PML-N links unconditional support to revision of policy

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Monday said that it will extend unconditional support to the government to root out the menace of terrorism and extremism from the country. At the same time, the party demanded of the government to evolve a new policy by ta
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar shoots up

THE RUPEE: dollar shoots up

Rising demand for dollars kept the rupee under pressure on the currency market on Tuesday, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee failed to retain its Monday's levels against dollar, losing 48 paisa for buying and selling at 79.85 and 79.90, the
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Federal cabinet meets today

Federal cabinet meets today

The federal cabinet is scheduled to meet here on Wednesday to take up the issues of security and on-going operation against militants in northern part of the country. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will chair the meeting.
Published 15 Oct, 2008 12:00am
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