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Print - 2009-01-11
Southeast Asia revisits nuclear energy option

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear energy option

The Bataan nuclear power plant stands as a monument to the greed and corruption of the years the Philippines spent under strongman president Ferdinand Marcos. It was originally meant to cost around 500 million dollars, but the final price tag of 2.3 billi
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pain, defiance in East Europe as strong euro takes toll

Pain, defiance in East Europe as strong euro takes toll

From mortgage holders to travel agents, many East Europeans are feeling poorer this winter after their local currencies lost up to a quarter of their value against the euro over the past six months. The ex-communist region's once booming economies are now
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Laid-off foreigners, hoping to remain in US, scramble for legal advice

Laid-off foreigners, hoping to remain in US, scramble for legal advice

For foreign professionals in the United States, the rising unemployment rate is especially daunting. Laid-off foreign workers are scrambling for temporary visas and seeking advice from immigration attorneys about how long they can legally stay in the coun
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Karachi's mysterious inferno

Karachi's mysterious inferno

While Karachi was spared the dread of terrorism on Ashura, to meet which elaborated arrangements had been made in advance, at least 40 people, 22 of them children, were licked by ferocious flames that engulfed some two dozen improvised homes of squatters
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Paucity of Urdu science books for higher education

Paucity of Urdu science books for higher education

That students of Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) are facing hardship at examinations for shortage of books at the libraries of both the campuses, as revealed in a Recorder Report. Understandable, as such, should als
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
India's diplomatic offensive

India's diplomatic offensive

By all appearances, India seems to have launched a diplomatic offensive to secure international support for a future action against Pakistan in the name of combating terrorism. On Monday, its foreign secretary, Shiv Shanker Menon, briefed about a dozen Ne
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Murtaza Bhutto case hearing put off till January 20

Murtaza Bhutto case hearing put off till January 20

The hearing of murder case of Mir Murtaza Bhutto and seven others of PPP Shaheed Bhutto group was adjourned till January 20 by Additional District and Sessions Judge, East, Abdul Rehman Bhatti here on Saturday as one of the prosecution witnesses was absen
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Workshop on textile engineering from January 12

Workshop on textile engineering from January 12

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in collaboration with Higher Education Commission (HEC) is holding a two-day workshop on 'Textile Engineering Education' on January 12-13 here at PEC headquarters.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Protest held against Israeli attack on Gaza strip

Protest held against Israeli attack on Gaza strip

A large number of people on Saturday staged a protest demonstration against massacre of innocent people of Palestine through carpet bombing on Ghaza belt by the Israeli forces killing hundreds of Palestinians including men, women and children.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Human rights activists stage rally against Israel in Multan

Human rights activists stage rally against Israel in Multan

Activists (males and females) of Human Rights Foundation on Saturday staged a demonstration in front of Multan Press Club to condemn the Israeli aggression against the Palestine. They strongly condemned Israeli attack on Gaza killing more than 850 Palesti
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Senior Citizens Welfare Council' to be established

'Senior Citizens Welfare Council' to be established

Ministry of Social Welfare and Special Education was making efforts to establish Senior Citizens' Welfare Council, an independent body to study, advise and recommend plans and steps for welfare of senior citizens in the country.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Three-day anti-polio vaccination drive from January 12

Three-day anti-polio vaccination drive from January 12

As a continuation of the ongoing National Anti- Polio Campaign, a three-day anti-polio vaccination drive will start from January 12-14, 2009 throughout the district during which, more then 1.0193 million children of under five years of age would be admini
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan taking steps to ease Indo-Pak tension: MNA

Pakistan taking steps to ease Indo-Pak tension: MNA

PPP MNA Fouzia Wahab has said that Pakistan was a peaceful country and it wants peace in the region adding that terrorists have no country or nationality. Pakistan is ready to extend any kind of co-operation to India. Talking to Aaj TV, she said so
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Traders' rally condemns Israeli barbarianism

Traders' rally condemns Israeli barbarianism

Trade union representatives and workers under the aegis of Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) took out a large procession to protest the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel, in violation of all principles of international law. The protestors were ca
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Inter-provincial gang busted

Inter-provincial gang busted

Bhimbher police in an operation launched against the anti-social elements, have busted a gang allegedly involved in dacoity, burglary and other heinous activities and apprehended two outlaws for further investigation. Senior Superintendent of Police Bhimb
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Senate body on ports to meet on January 13

Senate body on ports to meet on January 13

Senate's Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping will meet here at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Head Office on January 13, at 10:30 hours. The meeting was scheduled to be held at same venue on Saturday but postponed to new date, it was official announced. Th
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan ready to counter any foreign aggression: Wajid

Pakistan ready to counter any foreign aggression: Wajid

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Wajid Shamsul Hassan has said that Pakistan is ready to cope with any foreign aggression. Talking to a private TV channel, he said the entire nation would defend and offer every sacrifice for the homeland in case of
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Gas supply to Kohat villages approved

Gas supply to Kohat villages approved

Provision of gas to Gumbat, Billitang, Togh, Babri Banda, Ghulam Banda, Shekhan and Razgeer Banda villages of PF-37 Kohat has been approved and practical work in this connection will start soon. Gumbat and Billitang would be avail the utility of gas in th
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Fehmida for friendly countries' support to overcome challenges

Fehmida for friendly countries' support to overcome challenges

The new democratic government of Pakistan was confronting challenges that can be overcome with the support of the people and the friendly countries. These views were expressed by the Speaker National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza while talking to a four-memb
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
By-poll in Mardan on February 23

By-poll in Mardan on February 23

Chief Election Commissioner Justice Qazi Muhammad Farooq has announced election schedule for bye-elections on PF-30 Mardan-VIII vacated, following the death of MPA Iftikar Khan Shagai in a road accident while proceeding to Naudero for participation in dea
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Need for public-private cooperation to overcome health issues

Need for public-private cooperation to overcome health issues

Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health Mehreen Bhutto urged the need for public and private co-operation to overcome the health issues not only affecting the lives of the people but also country's economy. She said this while addressing a symposium on
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Six senior FBR officials transferred

Six senior FBR officials transferred

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted six senior officials of income tax group (BS-19/20) with immediate effect.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed's detention extended

Hafiz Saeed's detention extended

Punjab government on Saturday extended for two months the house arrest of Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief blamed by India for the Mumbai terror attacks in November last year, an official said. Hafiz Mohammad Saeed was detained in December after the United Nations de
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Government criticised for conferring medal on US officials

Government criticised for conferring medal on US officials

The Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). Syed Munawar Hassan on Saturday criticised the government for conferring prestigious medal on people involved in carrying out drone attacks on innocent Pakistanis. 'Instead of agitating on drone killings, the
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Lesco forms CMC to ensure power supply to industry

Lesco forms CMC to ensure power supply to industry

Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has formed Crisis Management Cell (CMC) to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity to the industry. This was decided in a meeting at the Punjab Industrial Estate Management Development Company here on Saturday.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'India can't terrify Pakistan through threatening statements'

'India can't terrify Pakistan through threatening statements'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Central Finance Secretary Muhammad Pervaiz Malik has said that people and leaders of Pakistan are fully alert and united and India cannot terrify Pakistan through threatening and provocative statements. Speaking at a party mee
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Containers scam accused shifted to Lahore

Containers scam accused shifted to Lahore

The alleged mastermind of the biggest containers scam, Naeem Qureshi, who was detained in Karachi Central Jail for over six months on charge of evading Rs 1.40 billion in taxes, has been shifted to Lahore for further investigation.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Study of population control models: Ulema to be sent to Muslim countries

Study of population control models: Ulema to be sent to Muslim countries

Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that delegations of Ulema will be sent to different Muslim countries to study their models of population control and the most coherent model to Islamic norms the government wil
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pillion riding ban extended for 40 days

Pillion riding ban extended for 40 days

Sindh Home Department has, under section 144 Cr.P.C., extended ban on pillion riding for a further period of 40 days from January 11 to February 19, 2009. A Home department notification said that any violation of this order shall attract penal action u/s
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Minister directs issuance of CNICs

Minister directs issuance of CNICs

The issuance of Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) to everyone in the backward and far-flung areas of Sindh should be ensured. Provincial Education Minister, Pir Mazhar-ul- Haq directed this on Saturday. He was chairing a meeting regarding the iss
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
40,000 youth being trained under BBSYDP

40,000 youth being trained under BBSYDP

Provincial Minister for Works and Services Sindh, Manzoor Hussain Wassan has said that 40,000 youths are being given training in Sindh under the Benazir Bhutto Youth Development Programme (BBSYDP) in the first phase while over 19,000 more will be given tr
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Sindh chief minister reviews implementation of BBSYDP programme

Sindh chief minister reviews implementation of BBSYDP programme

The pace of implementation of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme (BBSYDP) in Sindh was reviewed in detail at a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM House here on Friday.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
PPP invites applications for senate polls

PPP invites applications for senate polls

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has invited applications from the prospective candidates for the upcoming senate elections. The applications have been invited for general seats, reserved seats for women and technocrats. PPP Secretary General Jahangir Badar
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Ghani satisfied with peaceful Ashura

Ghani satisfied with peaceful Ashura

The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani expressed satisfaction with the peaceful atmosphere maintained during Ashura, and congratulated the respective district administrations, the army and personnel of all other law enforcing agencies (LEAs) for making foolp
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
MIIT to start courses for journalists

MIIT to start courses for journalists

Master Institute of Information Technology (MIIT) is starting different courses for journalists from the first week of February. Located at main Peshawar More, Islamabad, the institute would start ELT courses including IELTS especially for journalistic co
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
NPC condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

NPC condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza

The newly elected governing body of National Press Club (NPC) in its first meeting has condemned the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and has urged on United Nations Organisation (UNO), European Union (EU) and Human Rights Organisations to play their role in e
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IHC constitutes five single benches for next week

IHC constitutes five single benches for next week

The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has constituted five single benches and two division benches for the next week starting from January 12. Five single benches include Chief Justice Sardar Mohammad Aslam, Justice Mohammad Munir Peracha, Justi
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Chief Justice Supreme Court constitutes three benches for next week

Chief Justice Supreme Court constitutes three benches for next week

The Chief Justice of Pakistan has constituted three benches at the Principal seat to hear a number of cases in the next week starting from January 12. The first bench comprising Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, Justice Ijaz-ul-Hassan and Justice Chaudhry
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Landmine kills three in Sui

Landmine kills three in Sui

Three persons were reported to be killed as their vehicle hit a landmine in Sui area on Saturday. Police said that a vehicle hitting a landmine at Rankoh was torn apart killing three people on the spot. Victims could not be identified immediately. It may
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Post Haj flights operation to be completed on January 12

Post Haj flights operation to be completed on January 12

The post Haj flights operation, which started on 12th December for transporting 164,647 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia back to Pakistan would be completed on tomorrow (Monday), a senior official of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Saturday. The pilgr
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Nisar urges UK to help defuse Pak-India tension

Nisar urges UK to help defuse Pak-India tension

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan called for a proactive role by Britain in defusing the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan due to Mumbai incident. Talking to a delegation of British MPs at Parliament House, com
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Minister calls for improving agriculture research

Minister calls for improving agriculture research

Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Nazar Muhammad Gondal, on Saturday urged the state-owned research institutions to improve their performance amid fair competition with the private sector so as to ensure proper utilisation of public money.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Three of a family shot dead in land dispute

Three of a family shot dead in land dispute

Three persons of a family were shot dead in a nearby village 40-GB of Satiana Area some 35 km from here on Saturday morning. Satiana Police registered a murder case and two accused persons rounded up so far. According to details, a peace of agriculture la
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Wheat smuggling bid foiled

Wheat smuggling bid foiled

Hattian Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle huge quantity of wheat from Punjab to NWFP and arrested two persons. According to details, on the special directives of DPO Attock, Fakhar Wasal a campaign against wheat smugglers was launched under the sup
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Government prioritising textile sector: minister

Government prioritising textile sector: minister

Federal Minister for Textile has said that the industry is the backbone of the country and economy is dependent on this sector, as it is providing 4million jobs to the people. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said that the government is giving top pr
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan and UK ties based on shared love for democracy: Sherry

Pakistan and UK ties based on shared love for democracy: Sherry

Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting Sherry Rehman said on Saturday that Pakistan's historical relations with the United Kingdom are based on a shared commitment for democracy and an enduring trust, and both countries have a steady history of m
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IHRO condemns Israel

IHRO condemns Israel

International Human Rights Observer (IHRO) has strongly condemned the Israel for brutal killing of innocent people in the Palestine and announced a protest rally against the genocide attacks by Israel on innocent civilians, infants, children, and women in
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
KCCI President criticises FPCCI VP's allegations

KCCI President criticises FPCCI VP's allegations

Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) President Anjum Nisar and representatives of Businessmen Group Zubair Motiwala, Maqsood Ismail, Majeed Memon, Rasheed Abro, Engr Abdul Jabbar, Junaid Ismail Makda, Talat Mahmood and Muhammad Jawed Bilwani crit
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister's visit causes traffic mess

Prime Minister's visit causes traffic mess

A vehicular-traffic mess occurred on Sharea Faisal, Saddar and other adjoining areas on Saturday, as law enforcement agencies took strict security measures on Prime Minister's Yousuf Raza Gillani's visit to the city. People were faced hardships during tra
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Provincial Assembly body demands local wheat for millers

Provincial Assembly body demands local wheat for millers

Provincial Assembly's Standing Committee on Food on Saturday demanded of the Punjab and Federal governments for early provision of Rs 0.2 million tons white wheat so that the flour millers could blend it with available imported wheat to make it edible and
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Foreign office rebuts article in New York Times

Foreign office rebuts article in New York Times

In response to a question pertaining to the New York Times article titled, "The Worst Pakistan Nightmare for Obama" by David E. Sanger, the Foreign Office spokesman has said that Pakistan and the United States enjoy close cordial relations and ther
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Petition filed against load shedding

Petition filed against load shedding

A member of Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) Tariq Aziz Malik has filed a petition before the Lahore High Court (LHC) against 10 to 14 hours load-shedding. The petitioner stated that due to load shedding, the people are suffering a lot, they are
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
IRC holds closing ceremony of leishmania control project

IRC holds closing ceremony of leishmania control project

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) held a closing ceremony of its leishmania Control Project, funded by UNHCR. Najam Uddin Khan, Federal Minister for Safron and Sports presided over the ceremony as the chief guest.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Migration caused rise in polio cases in Fata'

'Migration caused rise in polio cases in Fata'

State Minister for Health Chaudhry Muhammad Afzal Sandhu on Saturday attributed the sharp increase in polio cases to the migration of large number of people from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) and other tribal areas, as anti-polio drops had no
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Court allows judicial allowance to FST employees

Court allows judicial allowance to FST employees

The Lahore High Court responding to a petition of private secretary to the Federal Service Tribunal (FST), Shah Jahan Khan, directed the federal government to pay 20 percent of the judicial allowance to FST employees with all consequential benefits, as wa
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
'Skilled birth attendants at all levels being ensured'

'Skilled birth attendants at all levels being ensured'

Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry has said that availability of skilled birth attendants at all levels of rural and urban healthcare welfare centres is being ensured. While talking to delegations of NGOs engaged in the welfare
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Allegation against Shahbaz denied

Allegation against Shahbaz denied

The Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab, Pervaiz Rashid on Saturday has strongly refuted the allegations that Punjab government is fabricating cases against its political opponents and workers on baseless charges.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Shahbaz meets WHO delegation

Shahbaz meets WHO delegation

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday met a WHO delegation led by its Regional Director, Hussain A Azizi. His discussed with the delegation focused on prevention of epidemics, provision of polio vaccine and other health related matter
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Balochistan cabinet cancels allotment of land to PAF

Balochistan cabinet cancels allotment of land to PAF

Balochistan cabinet on Saturday approved restoration of divisional commissionerate system in the province. The cabinet meeting which was presided over by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Khan Raisani also recommended reinstatement of district magist
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan due in Lahore on January 24

Deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan due in Lahore on January 24

Punjab Bar Council urges political parties and civil society organisations to give a warm welcome to deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on his arrival in Lahore. Deposed CJP is due in Lahore on January 24 at All Pakistan La
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
USC being tasked to sell 0.7 million tonnes urea: minister

USC being tasked to sell 0.7 million tonnes urea: minister

Federal Minister for Industries, Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo on Saturday said that the government is going to flood the market with urea through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets in all four provinces of the country. Briefing newsmen here at a local h
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
New generation to make Pakistan citadel of peace: Kulsoom Nawaz

New generation to make Pakistan citadel of peace: Kulsoom Nawaz

Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that new generation is growing up under the shadows of blasts but this generation will make the country citadel of peace. She said this while addressing the award distribution ceremony of Inter-pr
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Canal improvement project launched in Punjab

Canal improvement project launched in Punjab

The Provincial Irrigation and Power Department has launched the 'Lower Bari Doab Canal Improvement Project' (LBDCIP) to cover the rehabilitation of Baloki Barrage Complex and rehabilitation and modernisation of Lower Bari Doab Canal and its distributories
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Division, single benches constituted for next week

Division, single benches constituted for next week

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Sayed Zahid Hussain on Saturday constituted 10 division benches (DBs) and 22 single benches (SBs) for the week commencing from January 12 for hearing the cases pending at the principal seat of court.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan condemns Israeli assault on Palestinians

Pakistan condemns Israeli assault on Palestinians

Pakistan condemned the ongoing Israeli assault on the Palestinian people in Gaza as a blatant violation of international law which constitutes a war crime. Speaking on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Ambassador Zamir Akram, Per
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan committed to fight terrorism: Rehman

Pakistan committed to fight terrorism: Rehman

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik has said that Pakistan is fighting war against terror with full determination and is committed to eliminate the menace. He was talking to Jason Kenney, Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration an
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Musharraf asks India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan

Musharraf asks India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan

Former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) has asked India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan, saying that if it is the only option, then Pakistan can also fight fire with fire. "India should stop the rhetoric of surgical strikes in P
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Musharraf asks India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan

Musharraf asks India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan

Former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) has asked India to avoid rhetoric of surgical strikes in Pakistan, saying that if it is the only option, then Pakistan can also fight fire with fire. "India should stop the rhetoric of surgical strikes in P
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Senate's 50th session summoned on January 23

Senate's 50th session summoned on January 23

The President has summoned the 50th session of Senate, here on Friday (January 23) at 10pm. The Session has been summoned by the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article (54) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pa
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
17th Amendment not to be abolished completely: Awan

17th Amendment not to be abolished completely: Awan

Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan has said that the government would not totally abolish the 17th amendment as certain clauses of the constitutional amendment must be retained for smooth running of democracy.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Gilani briefed on proposed act replacing NAB Law

Gilani briefed on proposed act replacing NAB Law

Federal Law Minister Farooq H Naek on Saturday briefed Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani about repealing of NAB Law and introduction of proposed law - Holders of Public Office Accountability Act.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Gilani lays foundation of Rs 2.5 billion emergency medical center

Gilani lays foundation of Rs 2.5 billion emergency medical center

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday laid the foundation stone of Rs 2.5 billion Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Accident, Emergency and Trauma Center at a ceremony held at Sindh Chief Minister House here. The Prime Minister also approved an
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Zardari hosts dinner for diplomats

Zardari hosts dinner for diplomats

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that Pakistan is against terrorism and extremism and would not allow its soil to be used for terrorist activities. He said this while speaking at a dinner hosted by him in honour of Islamabad-based foreign diplo
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

The Canadian government has decided to double Canadian International Development Agency (Cida) assistance for Pakistan to 60 million Canadian dollars, mainly for local government, basic healthcare for girls and primary education. In addition, Canada will
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

The Canadian government has decided to double Canadian International Development Agency (Cida) assistance for Pakistan to 60 million Canadian dollars, mainly for local government, basic healthcare for girls and primary education. In addition, Canada will
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

Canada to double C$60 million Cida assistance to Pakistan

The Canadian government has decided to double Canadian International Development Agency (Cida) assistance for Pakistan to 60 million Canadian dollars, mainly for local government, basic healthcare for girls and primary education. In addition, Canada will
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on an enforcement plan to verify collection of capital value tax (CVT) on property transactions with the help of data maintained by provincial registrars. Sources told Business Recorder on Satu
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on an enforcement plan to verify collection of capital value tax (CVT) on property transactions with the help of data maintained by provincial registrars. Sources told Business Recorder on Satu
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

FBR working on plan to verify properties CVT collection

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on an enforcement plan to verify collection of capital value tax (CVT) on property transactions with the help of data maintained by provincial registrars. Sources told Business Recorder on Satu
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Board of Investment Chairman Saleem H Mandviwala on Saturday informed the business community that work on setting up of a refinery at Lasbela at an estimated cost of four billion dollars is likely to start soon. Speaking at a meeting of Lasbela Chamber of
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Board of Investment Chairman Saleem H Mandviwala on Saturday informed the business community that work on setting up of a refinery at Lasbela at an estimated cost of four billion dollars is likely to start soon. Speaking at a meeting of Lasbela Chamber of
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Work on $4 billion refinery at Lasbela likely to start soon

Board of Investment Chairman Saleem H Mandviwala on Saturday informed the business community that work on setting up of a refinery at Lasbela at an estimated cost of four billion dollars is likely to start soon. Speaking at a meeting of Lasbela Chamber of
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

The chairman of India''s Satyam Computer Services was taken into judicial custody until January 23, his lawyer said on Saturday, as authorities seek to unravel India''s biggest corporate scandal.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

The chairman of India's Satyam Computer Services was taken into judicial custody until January 23, his lawyer said on Saturday, as authorities seek to unravel India's biggest corporate scandal.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

Satyam chairman in judicial custody till January 23

The chairman of India's Satyam Computer Services was taken into judicial custody until January 23, his lawyer said on Saturday, as authorities seek to unravel India's biggest corporate scandal.
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

The SPI inflation surged by 19.25 percent on week ending January 6, 2009 over the same period of last year, but declined by 0.24 percent during the week, said Federal Bureau of Statistics. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) figures, released by the FBS h
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

The SPI inflation surged by 19.25 percent on week ending January 6, 2009 over the same period of last year, but declined by 0.24 percent during the week, said Federal Bureau of Statistics. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) figures, released by the FBS h
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

19.25 percent surge recorded in SPI inflation

The SPI inflation surged by 19.25 percent on week ending January 6, 2009 over the same period of last year, but declined by 0.24 percent during the week, said Federal Bureau of Statistics. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) figures, released by the FBS h
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Biden, Karzai discuss 'war on terror'

Biden, Karzai discuss 'war on terror'

US vice president-elect Joe Biden and President Hamid Karzai met for several hours Saturday, discussing all aspects of US help for Afghanistan's efforts to fight extremists and rebuild, an official said. Biden was in Kabul on a short visit 10 days before
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Biden, Karzai discuss 'war on terror'

Biden, Karzai discuss 'war on terror'

US vice president-elect Joe Biden and President Hamid Karzai met for several hours Saturday, discussing all aspects of US help for Afghanistan's efforts to fight extremists and rebuild, an official said. Biden was in Kabul on a short visit 10 days before
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
Protesters clash with police in anti-Israel rallies

Protesters clash with police in anti-Israel rallies

Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in cities across Europe and the Middle East on Saturday to protest against Israel's offensive in Gaza, with sporadic clashes with police as some rallies turned violent. Police in riot gear confronted around 20,00
Published 11 Jan, 2009 12:00am
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