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Print - 2009-04-27
Berliners reject religious lessons

Berliners reject religious lessons

Berliners rejected Sunday giving the city's secondary school children the choice of religious education lessons instead of mandatory ethics classes, preliminary results from a referendum showed.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FBR finalising parameters for taxpayers' 'White List'

FBR finalising parameters for taxpayers' 'White List'

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is finalising parameters for including registered persons in the list of 'White' taxpayers for placing an effective mechanism to monitor the compliant and non-compliant businessmen. Sources told Business Recorder
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FBR finalising parameters for taxpayers'' ''White List''

FBR finalising parameters for taxpayers'' ''White List''

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is finalising parameters for including registered persons in the list of ''White'' taxpayers for placing an effective mechanism to monitor the compliant and non-compliant businessmen. Sources told Business Recorder </
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Residents appeal for peace in Buner valley

Residents appeal for peace in Buner valley

Thousands of people rallied in Buner valley on Sunday to call on the government and the Taliban to avoid conflict as fears grew of an imminent military offensive in the north-west region. The Taliban's creeping advance towards Islamabad - Buner is just 10
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Residents appeal for peace in Buner valley

Residents appeal for peace in Buner valley

Thousands of people rallied in Buner valley on Sunday to call on the government and the Taliban to avoid conflict as fears grew of an imminent military offensive in the north-west region. The Taliban's creeping advance towards Islamabad - Buner is just 10
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US declares public health emergency for swine flu

US declares public health emergency for swine flu

The US declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 US cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and N
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
US declares public health emergency for swine flu

US declares public health emergency for swine flu

The US declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes. Officials reported 20 US cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and N
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Taliban shave off men for listening to music

Taliban shave off men for listening to music

Taliban militants in Buner district shaved the heads and moustaches of four men as punishment for listening to music, one of the men said Sunday. In one incident late Saturday, Taliban shaved the heads and moustaches of four men for listening to music, a
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Taliban shave off men for listening to music

Taliban shave off men for listening to music

Taliban militants in Buner district shaved the heads and moustaches of four men as punishment for listening to music, one of the men said Sunday. In one incident late Saturday, Taliban shaved the heads and moustaches of four men for listening to music, a
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Defence of Mumbai attacker 'nearly impossible': lawyer

Defence of Mumbai attacker 'nearly impossible': lawyer

The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. "It's an uphill task," said Abbas Kazmi, who maintains that his client, Mohammed Ajm
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Defence of Mumbai attacker 'nearly impossible': lawyer

Defence of Mumbai attacker 'nearly impossible': lawyer

The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. "It's an uphill task," said Abbas Kazmi, who maintains that his client, Mohammed Ajm
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

Opec wants oil to reach $70 a barrel

OPEC Secretary General Abdalla El-Badri said the cartel wants to see oil prices rising to more than 70 dollars a barrel, at a press conference here Sunday. "The price of 50 dollars is not enough to cover investment costs for the future," El-Badri told rep
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
President condemns murder of PPP leader

President condemns murder of PPP leader

The President, Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the murder of PPP leader, Javed Baqir and his wife by unknown gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan. The President in his message expressed deep shock and grief over this tragic incident conveyed his heartfelt c
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Finance ministers encouraged but wary over economy

Finance ministers encouraged but wary over economy

Finance ministers see signs the global economy is stabilising but are cautioning it will take until the middle of next year for the world to emerge from the worst recession in decades. In a daylong session of the International Monetary Fund, many minister
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Toy bomb exposes nefarious designs of Taliban: Malik

Toy bomb exposes nefarious designs of Taliban: Malik

Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik said Taliban have unveiled their nefarious designs by killing innocent people and children through a toy bomb blast in Lower Dir. In a statement, Rehman Malik said the masses couldn't bear more such unwan
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

Former SECP chief, two colleagues earned millions in bonuses

A former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Razi-ur-Rehman Khan, is said to have earned millions of rupees, along with other two Commissioners (one deceased), in the name of performance bonuses.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco defaults to EOBI for Rs three billion Sukuk Bond

Lesco (Lahore Electric Supply Company) has defaulted upon its Rs 3 billion final repayment due on April 22 to Employees Old Age Benefits Institution, a labour welfare pension organisation. It has been learnt from capital market sources that EOBI had acqui
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its 'Board of Governors' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would no
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its 'Board of Governors' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would no
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank to approve $60 million technical aid for BISP

World Bank (WB) will approve $60 million technical assistance (TA) for Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in the meeting of its ''Board of Governors'' scheduled to be held in early June. Reliable sources told Business Recorder that the TA would
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index loses 174.08 points

KSE index loses 174.08 points

Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index loses 174.08 points

KSE index loses 174.08 points

Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
KSE index loses 174.08 points

KSE index loses 174.08 points

Despite healthy buying witnessed on the first and last trading days of the week ended on April 25, 2009, KSE-100 index closed at 7,620.87 points level, with a net loss of 174.08 points. Analysts said that security concerns arising from news from Swat vall
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
24 percent decline in CFS investment

24 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
24 percent decline in CFS investment

24 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
24 percent decline in CFS investment

24 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
24 percent decline in CFS investment

24 percent decline in CFS investment

Investment under CFS fell by 24 percent by Rs 165 million on Friday, April 24, 2009, going down to a meagre Rs 520 million. "Following the discontinuation of CFS Mk-II since April 8, 2009, the level is quickly falling as prior investments are released and
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Smooth supply of dollars made the rupee able to resist sharp declines during the week ended on April 25, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee inched up with three paisa against dollar for buying at 80.52 and five paisa for selling at 80.55.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

Smooth supply of dollars made the rupee able to resist sharp declines during the week ended on April 25, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee inched up with three paisa against dollar for buying at 80.52 and five paisa for selling at 80.55.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

The country's services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services se
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

The country's services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services se
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

Services sector posts $ three billion trade deficit in nine months

The country''s services sector registered trade deficit of some 3 billion dollar in the first nine months of current fiscal year mainly due to high payments of transportation, travel and financial services. However, trade performance of overall services s
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Angry student throws shoe at India's prime minister

Angry student throws shoe at India's prime minister

A student threw a shoe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an election rally in a western Indian city on Sunday after he was stopped from shouting at the veteran politician, police said.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Angry student throws shoe at India's prime minister

Angry student throws shoe at India's prime minister

A student threw a shoe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during an election rally in a western Indian city on Sunday after he was stopped from shouting at the veteran politician, police said.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lahore stock market remains bearish

Lahore stock market remains bearish

The Lahore stock market remained bearish during the week ended on April 26, 2009 and the LSE-25 index lost 4.38 percent mainly on account of profit taking and the worsening law and order situation in parts of NWFP and Balochistan.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Lahore stock market remains bearish

Lahore stock market remains bearish

The Lahore stock market remained bearish during the week ended on April 26, 2009 and the LSE-25 index lost 4.38 percent mainly on account of profit taking and the worsening law and order situation in parts of NWFP and Balochistan.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Fed to stay aggressive, but prepare for recovery

Fed to stay aggressive, but prepare for recovery

The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its aggressive efforts to lift the US economy out of deep recession but also seek to lay the groundwork for a potential recovery, analysts say.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Libya starts construction on $ five billion energy hub

Libya starts construction on $ five billion energy hub

Libya on Sunday started construction of a $5 billion economic zone for energy firms operating in the country, government officials said. Smart Energy City is a joint project between Libya's state Fund for Economic and Social Development and Bahraini Islam
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Pervaiz foresees wheat crisis in Punjab

Pervaiz foresees wheat crisis in Punjab

Due to wrong policies of the provincial government, farmers of Punjab have suffered much in selling their wheat. They are moving from pillar to post in selling their produce at prescribed rate set by the government. Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry P
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Sufi's ever-increasing demand list detrimental to country: Kaira

Sufi's ever-increasing demand list detrimental to country: Kaira

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Sunday that the elements like Maulana Sufi Muhammad want to promote extremist ideology in Islamabad. Prolonging the demand list by Sufi Muhammad would prove detrimental for the c
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

FPCCI concerned over import of 20,000 tractors

Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), an apex body of chambers in the country on Sunday expressed grave concern on importing 20,000 tractors, that is causing colossal loss to local industry.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Saudi Arabia mulls allowing women to vote: papers

Saudi Arabia mulls allowing women to vote: papers

Saudi Arabia is considering allowing women to vote in municipal elections this year but they would still be barred from running for office, a senior government official was quoted as saying on Sunday. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and a
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Saudi Arabia mulls allowing women to vote: papers

Saudi Arabia mulls allowing women to vote: papers

Saudi Arabia is considering allowing women to vote in municipal elections this year but they would still be barred from running for office, a senior government official was quoted as saying on Sunday. Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest oil exporter and a
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Family of six die in grenade blast

Family of six die in grenade blast

Six family members were killed and four others injured when a hand grenade exploded on board a pick-up truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday near Asar Madakhel village, around 45 kilome
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Family of six die in grenade blast

Family of six die in grenade blast

Six family members were killed and four others injured when a hand grenade exploded on board a pick-up truck in a tribal area near the Afghan border, officials said Sunday. The incident took place late Saturday near Asar Madakhel village, around 45 kilome
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
First iron and steel moot on April 29

First iron and steel moot on April 29

First iron and steel conference will be held on April 29 at a local hotel. Federal Minister for Industries and Production Mian Manzoor Aahmad Wattoo will inaugurate the conference.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

MONEY WEEK: unusual surge in PSEs credit off-take

Though credit utilisation by Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) had been on the rise during FY09, it stood at a modest total of Rs 64 billion by March 28, 2009 compared with Rs 62 billion a month ago on February 28 and just Rs31.5 billion during July 1, 200
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
'Rs 400 million to be spent to promote cottage industries in Punjab'

'Rs 400 million to be spent to promote cottage industries in Punjab'

The government has accorded special attention to the promotion and development of cottage industries and for this purpose Rs 400 million would be spent to accelerate the pace of exports and enhance the productivity level in Punjab. Official sources told <
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Mumbai court rejects Kasab's plea to read newspapers

Mumbai court rejects Kasab's plea to read newspapers

The special court hearing Ajmal Kasab's case has rejected his plea to read newspapers in jail. The defence lawyer said he informed the court about Kasab's plea, but it was rejected and allowed him (lawyer) to provide Kasab some storybooks. The lawyer said
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Work on IPI gas project to start soon: SNGPL managing director

Work on IPI gas project to start soon: SNGPL managing director

Development works on Pak-Iran gas pipeline project would be undertaken shortly, the Managing Director, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Abdul Rashid Loan revealed. Talking to Business Recorder he disclosed that the Pak-Iran Gas Pipeline
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Farmers decide to cultivate BT cotton in place of rice

Farmers decide to cultivate BT cotton in place of rice

Despite bumper production of rice in the current fiscal year farmers were not able to get proper price rate in return, were compelled to sell their yield at throw away prices and the disappointed farmers therefore, have decided to cultivate BT cotton inst
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Sufi Mohammad not flouting agreement: Imran

Sufi Mohammad not flouting agreement: Imran

Chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan speaking on the 13th foundation day of his party here on Sunday said Sufi Muhammad was not flouting agreement with the government but Quran-e-Pak. He said they would not accept anybody who did not belie
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
War on terror: 'do more' is not the answer, says President

War on terror: 'do more' is not the answer, says President

Going beyond the repeated assertions of "do more" by the West and the United States in the war against terrorism, President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday said it was time to get together and strengthen each other to be able to achieve more.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Suicide bombers' mastermind held

Suicide bombers' mastermind held

Dera Ghazi Khan Police have recovered video clips of suicidal attacks on FIA centre, Lahore, residence of Rashid Khan Niwani, MNA in Bhakkar, District Head Quarter Hospital Dera Ismail Khan and a bus of ISI in Rawalpindi, and photographs of suicide bomber
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Five killed, two injured in road accident

Five killed, two injured in road accident

Five persons including three members of a family were killed while two others sustained injuries in a collision between a car, a truck and a motorcycle near Khorri on GT Road on Sunday. According to police, Dr Tariq along with his sons and friends was goi
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
BISP to help in arresting poverty

BISP to help in arresting poverty

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) will help in arresting poverty at the earliest, said Tariq Mehmood Bajwa, MNA. He said here on Sunday that Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is pro-people democratic force and its policies are targeted to give maximum r
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Every grain of wheat to be procured from farmers: Shahbaz

Every grain of wheat to be procured from farmers: Shahbaz

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that government would purchase every single grain of wheat from the farmers so they should not be worried about their crops. He said that to facilitate the small farmers, the procurement target of wheat h
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Mehsud's close aide arrested

Mehsud's close aide arrested

Police on Saturday arrested Maulana Abdullah - a close aide of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud - from Alikhel area of Sargodha. Information provided by Abdullah to the police resulted in arrest of five more suspects, including fou
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ittehad Airlines to start Sialkot to Abu Dhabi flights

Ittehad Airlines to start Sialkot to Abu Dhabi flights

Ittehad Airlines of Abu Dhabi would soon start its direct passenger flights between Sialkot and Abu Dhabi for providing the better aviation and travelling facilities to people. Vice Chairman Sialkot International Airport Limited (SIAL) Malik Muhammad Ashr
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Italy willing to extend economic ties with Pakistan: envoy

Italy willing to extend economic ties with Pakistan: envoy

Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Vincenzo Prati, has said that his country is willing to extend its economic co-operation in different sectors with Pakistan, which would help enhance boost up the exports of Pakistani products. Exchanging views with the
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Minister and SCCI chief to hold press conference today

Minister and SCCI chief to hold press conference today

Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Hassan Ali Bhatti will address a joint press conference at SCCI here on April 27 (today) regarding announcement of Rs 750 million s
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
71,435 tonnes of wheat procured in Gujranwala, nine officials suspended

71,435 tonnes of wheat procured in Gujranwala, nine officials suspended

About 71,435 tonnes wheat has so far been procured at government support price in Gujranwala region while nine officials of food department were suspended on the farmers' complaints against them. This was stated by Punjab Minister for Prisons Chaudhry Abd
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Ahsan calls for setting Punjab economy in right direction

Ahsan calls for setting Punjab economy in right direction

Chairman, Re-structuring Committee of Planning and Development Department, MNA Ahsan Iqbal, has stressed for accelerating development on scientific lines besides putting Punjab's economy on the right direction and for this purpose the government will prov
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Three booked for misappropriation

Three booked for misappropriation

Anti Corruption Establishment (ACE) has booked 3 persons including 2 government officers on the charges of misappropriation in the distribution of gunny bags. Director, ACE, Nawazish Ali conducted raid at Dar-ul-Ehsan Purchase Center and found that 24,000
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Government implementing welfare projects: minister

Government implementing welfare projects: minister

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Syed Sumsam Ali Shah Bukhari, has said that PPP government is implementing a number welfare projects across the country to provide maximum relief to the masses in line with PPP manifesto.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Minister condemns toy bomb killings

Minister condemns toy bomb killings

The Federal Minister for Population Welfare, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has strongly condemned the toy bomb attack on children in Lower Dir. In a statement on Sunday, she said that those who committed such an inhuman act of killing innocent school-going childr
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Disaster and Crisis Management seminar today

Disaster and Crisis Management seminar today

Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has taken the direly needed initiative to create awareness among its members regarding the importance of Disaster and Crises Management. SCCI will organise a daylong seminar and a demonstration exercise on i
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
'Nuclear assets are in safe hands'

'Nuclear assets are in safe hands'

Leader of the House in the Senate, Syed Nayyar Hussain Bokhari said on Sunday nuclear assets of the country are in safe hands. 'These are our valuable assets and it is the obligation and right of every citizen to protect them,' he said while addressing th
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Condolence reference held in memory of Asad Zaidi

Condolence reference held in memory of Asad Zaidi

Leader of the House in Senate Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said the murder of Syed Asad Ali Zaidi is a conspiracy of those elements who wanted to destabilise the country.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Chain of complaint centres being set up for women

Chain of complaint centres being set up for women

Sindh Women Development Department is establishing a chain of complaint centres for facilitating women in crisis and rendering legal, medical and counselling services to them, official sources told APP.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MPA deplores attack on Christian locality in Karachi

MPA deplores attack on Christian locality in Karachi

Member Punjab Assembly Amna Khan has deplored attack on a Christian locality in Karachi, adding government has failed to provide protection to the life and property of the minorities. She expressed these views while talking to a delegation of ladies of Mi
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Campaign launched against schools set up in residential areas

Campaign launched against schools set up in residential areas

The Enforcement Directorate of the Capital Development Authority has launched operation against the private schools running in the residential sectors of federal capital. CDA sources told APP that the concerned authorities initiated operation on Sunday an
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
IPDF for foreign investment in Chashma IV

IPDF for foreign investment in Chashma IV

The Advisor to Infrastructure Project Development Facility (IPDF), Ghulam Murtaza Satti said on Sunday the IPDF would soon complete 12 projects worth Rs208 billion on the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode besides planning to attract private or foreign
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
MPA calls for solving drinking water problem in Tank

MPA calls for solving drinking water problem in Tank

Member of Provincial Assembly (NWFP) Gulistan Bhittani has asked the Tank District Administration to take special measures for resolving drinking water problem in the city. Talking to APP here on Sunday, he said that the residents of Tank city have been f
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
ISPR terms Taliban threat to Islamabad baseless

ISPR terms Taliban threat to Islamabad baseless

The Director General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Athar Abbas has outright rejected the (baseless) fears that Taliban could storm Islamabad. Talking to CNN, he said it is impossible for a band of only 200 Taliban, who had come to
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani scientist to receive cancer award

Pakistani scientist to receive cancer award

A Pakistani researcher is one of the 100 scientists who will receive an award from the ASCO Cancer Foundation in Orlando. The foundation will honour oncologists and oncology fellows with the International Development and Education Award (IDEA) and Merit A
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Dir operation not to affect peace efforts: Iftikhar

Dir operation not to affect peace efforts: Iftikhar

The Provincial Minister for Information and Public Relations, Mian Iftikhar Hussain on Sunday said that the operation against militants in Lower Dir district would not affect the ongoing peace efforts in Malakand division and Nizam-e-Adl Regulations and v
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
ANP delegation calls on Sindh chief minister

ANP delegation calls on Sindh chief minister

A three-member delegation of Awami National Party (ANP) led by its provincial chief, Shahi Syed, called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah. An official statement said that the situation pertaining to law and order in the metropolis was discussed
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Steps being taken for welfare of industrial workers: minister

Steps being taken for welfare of industrial workers: minister

Sindh Minister for Women Development, Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto on Sunday said that the Women Development Department is taking practical steps for welfare and providing protection to industrial sector workers. She was talking to women workers belonging to dif
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am
Qaim assures Sunni Tahrik of saints' shrines protection

Qaim assures Sunni Tahrik of saints' shrines protection

A delegation of Sunni Tehreek (ST) led by its leader Maulana Shakeel Qadri called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM House here on Sunday. The Chief Minister thanked the ST delegation on putting off their "Difa-e-Islam" rally.
Published 27 Apr, 2009 12:00am