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Print - 2008-10-26
Terrorism undermining security, economic growth: Zardari

Terrorism undermining security, economic growth: Zardari

The terrorism and extremism are undermining the security and economic growth of the country and it is need of the hour to make united efforts to defeat the elements involved in these heinous crimes, said President Asif Ali Zardari here on Saturday.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
China burns milk products in giant furnaces

China burns milk products in giant furnaces

China has burnt 32,200 tonnes of melamine-tainted dairy products in a bid to put a health scandal in which tens of thousands of infants fell ill stones behind it. State television showed boxes and packets of milk powder and baby formula being shovelled in
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 25, 2008).

Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
China burns milk products in giant furnaces

China burns milk products in giant furnaces

China has burnt 32,200 tonnes of melamine-tainted dairy products in a bid to put a health scandal in which tens of thousands of infants fell ill stones behind it. State television showed boxes and packets of milk powder and baby formula being shovelled in
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (October 25, 2008).

Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

The global financial crisis is an opportunity for Sharia-compliant Islamic banking to further its position internationally, bankers said at a forum in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Islamic banks have been barely bruised by the global credit crisis so far, alt
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (October 25, 2008) and the forecast for Sunday (October 26, 2008).

Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

The global financial crisis is an opportunity for Sharia-compliant Islamic banking to further its position internationally, bankers said at a forum in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Islamic banks have been barely bruised by the global credit crisis so far, alt
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

Islamic bankers see Sharia system strengthening

The global financial crisis is an opportunity for Sharia-compliant Islamic banking to further its position internationally, bankers said at a forum in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Islamic banks have been barely bruised by the global credit crisis so far, alt
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Removal of floor: final decision today

Removal of floor: final decision today

The meeting of KSE board of directors was adjourned till Sunday evening to take final decision regarding removal of floor mechanism. The KSE board met here on Saturday and discussed the current situation of the share market and the issue of unavailability
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Removal of floor: final decision today

Removal of floor: final decision today

The meeting of KSE board of directors was adjourned till Sunday evening to take final decision regarding removal of floor mechanism. The KSE board met here on Saturday and discussed the current situation of the share market and the issue of unavailability
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Removal of floor: final decision today

Removal of floor: final decision today

The meeting of KSE board of directors was adjourned till Sunday evening to take final decision regarding removal of floor mechanism. The KSE board met here on Saturday and discussed the current situation of the share market and the issue of unavailability
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Daimler to suspend production for one month

Daimler to suspend production for one month

German carmaker Daimler, hit by falling demand amid the global financial crisis, plans to suspend production for a month beginning in December, a newspaper said in report due to appear Sunday. The break in production would begin on December 11 and last un
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Daimler to suspend production for one month

Daimler to suspend production for one month

German carmaker Daimler, hit by falling demand amid the global financial crisis, plans to suspend production for a month beginning in December, a newspaper said in report due to appear Sunday. The break in production would begin on December 11 and last un
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Daimler to suspend production for one month

Daimler to suspend production for one month

German carmaker Daimler, hit by falling demand amid the global financial crisis, plans to suspend production for a month beginning in December, a newspaper said in report due to appear Sunday. The break in production would begin on December 11 and last un
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel on Saturday said the foreign minister of her country will visit Pakistan next week to have a first hand information about Pakistan's financial requirements. We want to know more about Pakistan with regard to economic dif
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel on Saturday said the foreign minister of her country will visit Pakistan next week to have a first hand information about Pakistan's financial requirements. We want to know more about Pakistan with regard to economic dif
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German foreign minister due next week to assess financial needs

German Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel on Saturday said the foreign minister of her country will visit Pakistan next week to have a first hand information about Pakistan''s financial requirements. We want to know more about Pakistan with regard to economic di
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asian and European leaders closed ranks on Saturday to try to bolster confidence among investors who fear that a global credit crunch has ushered in a deep and damaging world recession. The worst financial crisis in 80 years has forced countries to work t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asian and European leaders closed ranks on Saturday to try to bolster confidence among investors who fear that a global credit crunch has ushered in a deep and damaging world recession. The worst financial crisis in 80 years has forced countries to work t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asia and Europe close ranks to ease financial crisis

Asian and European leaders closed ranks on Saturday to try to bolster confidence among investors who fear that a global credit crunch has ushered in a deep and damaging world recession. The worst financial crisis in 80 years has forced countries to work t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Senior tax officials are divided over the role of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) in checking of imported consignments cleared through semi-automated system ie 'One Customs' and manual clearances at different ports. Some customs officials opined that the PCA m
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Senior tax officials are divided over the role of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) in checking of imported consignments cleared through semi-automated system ie 'One Customs' and manual clearances at different ports. Some customs officials opined that the PCA m
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Tax officials divided over role of Post-Clearance Audit

Senior tax officials are divided over the role of Post-Clearance Audit (PCA) in checking of imported consignments cleared through semi-automated system ie ''One Customs'' and manual clearances at different ports. Some customs officials opined that the PCA
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Global crisis threatens to undo all UN's work: Ban

Global crisis threatens to undo all UN's work: Ban

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned his top lieutenants on Friday that the global financial crisis jeopardised everything the United Nations has done to help the world's poor and hungry. "It threatens to undermine all our achievements and all our prog
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Global crisis threatens to undo all UN's work: Ban

Global crisis threatens to undo all UN's work: Ban

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned his top lieutenants on Friday that the global financial crisis jeopardised everything the United Nations has done to help the world's poor and hungry. "It threatens to undermine all our achievements and all our prog
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Global crisis threatens to undo all UN''s work: Ban

Global crisis threatens to undo all UN''s work: Ban

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned his top lieutenants on Friday that the global financial crisis jeopardised everything the United Nations has done to help the world''s poor and hungry. "It threatens to undermine all our achievements and all our pro
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Economy, Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said the government has drawn up a roadmap to revitalise economy and the measures announced by him would have far-reaching effects in putting the economy back on track.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Economy, Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said the government has drawn up a roadmap to revitalise economy and the measures announced by him would have far-reaching effects in putting the economy back on track.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Tax-to-GDP ratio to be raised to 15 percent: Tarin

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Economy, Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said the government has drawn up a roadmap to revitalise economy and the measures announced by him would have far-reaching effects in putting the economy back on track.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday directed the Water and Power Ministry to step up power plants for overcoming the severe power crisis being confronted by the country. He said this while chairing an emergency meeting on power situation held here at t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday directed the Water and Power Ministry to step up power plants for overcoming the severe power crisis being confronted by the country. He said this while chairing an emergency meeting on power situation held here at t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

Ministry asked to set up power plants to overcome crisis

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday directed the Water and Power Ministry to step up power plants for overcoming the severe power crisis being confronted by the country. He said this while chairing an emergency meeting on power situation held here at t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

A Chinese firm, China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE), has consented to invest in the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project on 'Build, Operate, Transfer' (BOT) basis. The vice-president of the company, Wang said this in a meeting with the M
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

A Chinese firm, China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE), has consented to invest in the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project on 'Build, Operate, Transfer' (BOT) basis. The vice-president of the company, Wang said this in a meeting with the M
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

BOT basis: Chinese company ready to build Kohala hydel project

A Chinese firm, China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE), has consented to invest in the 1100 mw Kohala hydropower project on ''Build, Operate, Transfer'' (BOT) basis. The vice-president of the company, Wang said this in a meeting with the
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Bush renews support for Georgia, Ukraine Nato entry

Bush renews support for Georgia, Ukraine Nato entry

US President George W. Bush on Friday assured Georgia and Ukraine of US support for both former Soviet states to join the Nato alliance despite Russia's fierce opposition. "Other nations seek a path to Nato membership, and they have the full support of th
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Aid airlift after more than 60 killed in Yemen storms

Aid airlift after more than 60 killed in Yemen storms

Aid operations swung into higher gear in Yemen on Saturday after floods killed at least 58 people and six more died from lightning strikes during two days of fierce storms. The interior ministry, updating an earlier toll, said at least 58 people died in f
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
China, Vietnam seek sea border resolution 'this year'

China, Vietnam seek sea border resolution 'this year'

China and Vietnam have agreed to find a solution to a festering maritime territorial dispute this year, the two sides said in a joint statement in Beijing. The two countries dispute sovereignty over the Spratly Islands, a string of rocky outcrops in the S
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
US pledges extra $320 million for bird flu fight

US pledges extra $320 million for bird flu fight

The United States pledged an additional $320 million to the global fight against bird flu and warned on Saturday against complacency in combating the virus, which could mutate and cause a deadly pandemic. The figure brings to $949 million Washington's tot
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Kidnappers seize Israeli in Ghana

Kidnappers seize Israeli in Ghana

Unknown kidnappers have seized an Israeli businessman in Ghana, and are demanding 300,000 dollars for his release, a security official said Friday. National Security Co-ordinator Sam Amoo told journalists the kidnappers contacted the businessman's relativ
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Briton, South African, Afghan killed in Kabul shoot-out

Briton, South African, Afghan killed in Kabul shoot-out

One British and one South African employee of the international courier company DHL, together with an Afghan guard, were killed in a shoot-out in the heart of the Afghan capital on Saturday, officials said.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Briton, South African, Afghan killed in Kabul shoot-out

Briton, South African, Afghan killed in Kabul shoot-out

One British and one South African employee of the international courier company DHL, together with an Afghan guard, were killed in a shoot-out in the heart of the Afghan capital on Saturday, officials said.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
88 would-be migrants found crammed into truck outside Ankara

88 would-be migrants found crammed into truck outside Ankara

Turkish military police Saturday detained 88 foreigners found packed inside the back of a truck just outside Ankara, the Anadolu news agency reported. Gendarmes, military police responsible for security in rural areas, discovered the would-be migrants dur
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
88 would-be migrants found crammed into truck outside Ankara

88 would-be migrants found crammed into truck outside Ankara

Turkish military police Saturday detained 88 foreigners found packed inside the back of a truck just outside Ankara, the Anadolu news agency reported. Gendarmes, military police responsible for security in rural areas, discovered the would-be migrants dur
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

The negotiations between European countries and Pakistan government to recruit local manpower have met a dead end owing to law and order situation in the country. Sources in Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) told Business Recorder on Saturday t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

The negotiations between European countries and Pakistan government to recruit local manpower have met a dead end owing to law and order situation in the country. Sources in Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) told Business Recorder on Saturday t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

Manpower export talks with France and Italy inconclusive

The negotiations between European countries and Pakistan government to recruit local manpower have met a dead end owing to law and order situation in the country. Sources in Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) told Business Recorder on Saturday t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Ginners demand support price for raw cotton: procurement suspended

Ginners demand support price for raw cotton: procurement suspended

Ginners have suspended purchase of cotton from the farmers for an indefinite period starting from October 25, till their demands are accepted decided to stop procuring raw cotton till the government announces a support price for cotton and its purchase th
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

The performance of investment banks and leasing companies could be weakened, going forward, according to Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra). Various broad socio-economic risks, including widening fiscal deficit, slowing GDP growth, rising inflation, sq
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

The performance of investment banks and leasing companies could be weakened, going forward, according to Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra). Various broad socio-economic risks, including widening fiscal deficit, slowing GDP growth, rising inflation, sq
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

Investment banks, leasing companies face tough challenges

The performance of investment banks and leasing companies could be weakened, going forward, according to Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra). Various broad socio-economic risks, including widening fiscal deficit, slowing GDP growth, rising inflation, sq
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Various bodies of Punjab farmers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the inconclusive talks between Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner and his Indian counterpart in New Delhi to resolve the river Chenab water dispute.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Various bodies of Punjab farmers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the inconclusive talks between Pakistan's Indus Water Commissioner and his Indian counterpart in New Delhi to resolve the river Chenab water dispute.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Punjab farmers not satisfied with Indo-Pak water talks

Various bodies of Punjab farmers have expressed their dissatisfaction over the inconclusive talks between Pakistan''s Indus Water Commissioner and his Indian counterpart in New Delhi to resolve the river Chenab water dispute.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

Public Account Committee (APC) Chairman Nisar Ali Khan has convened APC meetings from November 3 to 12 to review audit of annual accounts of 16 ministries and departments including Election Commission.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

Public Account Committee (APC) Chairman Nisar Ali Khan has convened APC meetings from November 3 to 12 to review audit of annual accounts of 16 ministries and departments including Election Commission.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

APC to review audit reports from November 3 to 12

Public Account Committee (APC) Chairman Nisar Ali Khan has convened APC meetings from November 3 to 12 to review audit of annual accounts of 16 ministries and departments including Election Commission.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Muslim women prime target of West: Qazi

Muslim women prime target of West: Qazi

Jamaat-i-Islami Ameer Qazi Hussain Ahmad has said that establishing just Islamic system having a balance between the rights of men and women is the need of the hour, private TV channel reported. He was addressing the women conference held on the second da
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Gilani holds meetings with Polish, Italian Prime Ministers

Gilani holds meetings with Polish, Italian Prime Ministers

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani held separate meetings with Polish and Italian counterparts at the sidelines of ASEM Summit and discussed matters pertaining to expansion of bilateral co-operation. The Prime Minister told Polish Prime Minister Donal
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Stevedores to pay sales tax on cargo loading, unloading services

Stevedores to pay sales tax on cargo loading, unloading services

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to charge sales tax from stevedores, only on the services of loading and unloading of cargo from ships. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that old definition of 'stevedores' covers services of
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PBC interfering in SCBA election: Aitzaz

PBC interfering in SCBA election: Aitzaz

President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Aitzaz Ahsan has said that Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) is interfering in the SCBA election and we are ignoring only to allow the election process to complete.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Poverty, inflation compel father to sell daughter

Poverty, inflation compel father to sell daughter

Perturbed by the unprecedented inflation and poverty, a resident of Quetta, Muhammad Riaz, sold his two-year old daughter at Rs 170,000, Aaj TV reported. According to the channel, the mother of the child, Rani Bibi, lodged a complaint with police t
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
List of candidates for MBBS admission

List of candidates for MBBS admission

University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has displayed the first consolidated selection list of candidates seeking admission into first year MBBS in government medical colleges of the Punjab. According to the list, which has been displayed in UHS, all p
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Third death anniversary of Gee-Gee Zarina Baloch observed

Third death anniversary of Gee-Gee Zarina Baloch observed

In order to mark the third death anniversary of renowned vocalist, popularly known as Gee-Gee Zarina Baloch, the Provincial Culture Department organised different programmes in collaboration with University of Sindh and other cultural organisations here o
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
No official nameplates in Sindh Home Department

No official nameplates in Sindh Home Department

Making it hard for visitors, particularly those from media, to find the office of a government official. Sindh government has not bothered to install official nameplates, with complete designation outside the offices in Home Department.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Seventh graduation ceremony of ACCA Pakistan held

Seventh graduation ceremony of ACCA Pakistan held

Sindh Minister for Information Shazia Marri said that ACCA Pakistan has set a legacy of producing qualified professionals with strategic skills, knowledge and professional values, which has set a high standard for the rest to follow. This she said while s
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Faisal Karim for early completion of CRBC

Faisal Karim for early completion of CRBC

Deputy Speaker National Assembly Faisal Karim Kundi has directed Irrigation Department NWFP and Wapda to intensify the pace of work at CRBC projecting to provide irrigation water to the fertile lands of D I Khan and adjoining district. He said this while
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Microsoft Pakistan introduces lower prices for home users

Microsoft Pakistan introduces lower prices for home users

Microsoft in spirit of true innovation launched its "Fully Packaged Products" for the general consumer market aimed specifically at students and individual home users. The FPP offering introduces genuine MS Office in home and student editions at a price 4
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Traders cancel Rs 5.5 billion import orders

Traders cancel Rs 5.5 billion import orders

Traders have cancelled import orders worth Rs 5.5 billion keeping in view the fast depleting foreign exchange reserves in the country. Chairman Trader Action Committee (TAC) Siddique Memon said that traders had contracted for the import of 85 items from C
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Rs 300 million given for crop insurance in NWFP

Rs 300 million given for crop insurance in NWFP

The NWFP Minister for Agriculture, Arbab Muhammad Ayub Jan has said that the government has given Rs 300 million to the Bank of Khyber (BoK), where the farmers could insure their crops free of cost. However, the owners of twelve and half acre of land woul
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'Family welfare centres backbone of healthcare system'

'Family welfare centres backbone of healthcare system'

The Population Welfare Department is going to distribute sewing machines among the deserving women while women folk will be empowered in all sections of society. Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry said here on Saturday that wome
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
NDMA reviews progress of GLOF risk reduction

NDMA reviews progress of GLOF risk reduction

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) held a consultative meeting here on Saturday to review different matters relating to the Regional Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) Risk Mitigation project, which is being implemented in the Himalayan regio
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Supreme Court disposes of 377 cases in a week

Supreme Court disposes of 377 cases in a week

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has disposed of 377 cases whereas 245 new cases have been instituted during the period from Saturday to Friday (October 18 to 24). The Supreme Court of Pakistan at Principal seat disposed of 98 cases, at Lahore Branch Registr
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
LHC constitutes benches for pending cases

LHC constitutes benches for pending cases

The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has constitute d ten divisional benches and 21 single benches for the disposal of cases pending before the court at its principal seat in next week commencing from Monday, October 27.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Two flourmills' wheat quota suspended

Two flourmills' wheat quota suspended

The Department of Food NWFP suspended the wheat quota of two flourmills one each in district Charsadda and Peshawar due to involvement in illegal business. The raid was conducted on the directive of the District Co-ordination Officer Peshawar.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Fehmida urges women's role in war on terror

Fehmida urges women's role in war on terror

National Assembly Speaker Dr Fahmida Mirza has said that the war against terrorism cannot be won without widespread support of the nation. She was addressing the passing-out ceremony of Lady Ranger Officers at Pakistan Rangers Headquarters here on Saturda
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'Huge quantity of flour being smuggled to Afghanistan'

'Huge quantity of flour being smuggled to Afghanistan'

In spite of the tall claims of the government about the abundant supply of flour across the country, the Federal Capital is still crying for the attention of the authorities to take any action against the culprits who have smuggled a huge quantity of flou
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
American Dream fades for New York immigrants

American Dream fades for New York immigrants

The immigrants gathered at dawn to chase the American Dream, but as fast as the sun soared over New York, so the dream slid from their grasp. About 60 men wearing boots, jeans and sweatshirts, most of them illegal immigrants from Latin America, stood sile
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
5,000 children under five years die annually

5,000 children under five years die annually

Around 5,000 children of under-five years of age lose their lives every year in Pakistan because of different diseases and non-availability of resources. The Director General of Sindh Health Department Ghulam Nabi Memon inaugurated the day-long national s
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Sixth Endocrine Symposium on November 1

Sixth Endocrine Symposium on November 1

Pakistan Endocrine Society here on Saturday announced to hold its two-day 6th National Endocrine Symposium from November 1 to 2. The event will comprise state-of-the-art lectures by international speakers, Satellite Symposium, Plenary Sessions, meet the e
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Commuters decry increase in transport fares

Commuters decry increase in transport fares

Public transport owners in twin cities of Rawalpindi-Islamabad have increased fares, which is causing daily brawl between conductors and passengers. The daily travellers in public transport have demanded of the authorities concerned to take notice of the
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
'16 million went below poverty line during previous government'

'16 million went below poverty line during previous government'

Former finance minister Sartaj Aziz said on Saturday that about 16 million more people went below poverty line during the previous regime due to inadequate economic policies. Talking to a private TV channel, he said, according to a survey, presently about
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Infections control seminar on November 9

Infections control seminar on November 9

The Aga Khan University Hospital will hold a day-long 'Infection Control Seminar-cum-Workshop' on November 9, for all interested in 'Standard Infection Control Practices'. The program is being organised as a part of pre-conference activity of Internationa
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Of rumours and banks

Of rumours and banks

Recently, frantic rumours came into light urging citizens to withdraw all their money from bank accounts and valuables from lockers as it was not safe to keep anything in the bank's custody anymore. They stated that all banks are facing a severe liquidity
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Punjab releases wheat products to NWFP daily

Punjab releases wheat products to NWFP daily

Punjab food department is providing flour, maida to the NWFP government on daily basis in line with the agreement reached between governments of the Punjab and NWFP. This was stated by the Director Food Punjab, Waseem Mukhtar while talking to journalists,
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Research on cultivation of conventional, non-conventional crops

Research on cultivation of conventional, non-conventional crops

The Vegetable Research Project of Department of Botany, Punjab University is in progress for the cultivation of conventional and non-conventional crops. Research is being carried on the cultivation of various vegetables including tomato, cucumber, radish,
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q to file references against forward bloc members: Elahi

PML-Q to file references against forward bloc members: Elahi

Central leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Q Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on Saturday said that there existed complete unity in the ranks of the PML-Q. The PML-Q leadership and workers in the present difficult days of the country's politics would continue to
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Janoo elected Reap chairman unopposed

Janoo elected Reap chairman unopposed

Abdul Rahim Janoo has been elected unopposed as Chairman, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) for the year 2008-09, while Mian Haroon ur Rashid and Rafique Suleman have been elected unopposed as Vice-Chairman and Treasurer, respectively.
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Taking bitterness out of sugar

Taking bitterness out of sugar

Coming in the midst of a welcome change in the conflicting viewpoints of the government and the industry on matters relating to the sugar economy, it is heartening to learn from a Recorder Report that the Economic Monitoring Committee (EMC), in its
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Land ownership in Pakistan

Land ownership in Pakistan

POVERTY AND LANDOWNERSHIP: Land ownership determines the fate of people in Pakistan. All poor in the country are landless people either in Rural or Urban area. The large number of poor, demand a study as to how people become owners of land and prop
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
Raza condoles with Professor Ghafoor

Raza condoles with Professor Ghafoor

Leader of the House in Senate, Mian Raza Rabbani has expressed their grief and sorrow over the death of wife of Naib Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Professor Ghafoor Ahmed. In his condolence messages, Mian Raza Rabbani prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed
Published 26 Oct, 2008 12:00am
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