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Print - 2009-07-05
Canada-Pakistan Trade Exposition from July 8

Canada-Pakistan Trade Exposition from July 8

A trade exhibition 'Canada-Pakistan Trade Expo' would be held in Toronto, Canada, with the joint collaboration of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Consulate General of Pakistan Toronto, and event management company M/s Universal Promotions.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Seven held with arms, ammunition after police encounter

Seven held with arms, ammunition after police encounter

Indiscriminate firing caused panic in Shahzad Town area-one of the most Posh localities in the capital. Islamabad Police arrested seven persons along with arms and ammunition. Shahzad Town is adjacent to Rawal Dam and known for its better environment and
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Rift resurfacing between PPP and PML-N in Punjab

Rift resurfacing between PPP and PML-N in Punjab

A rift is resurfacing between the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) as sources in the PPP Punjab have blamed the PML-N for sponsoring a shutter down strike by traders. It may be noted that Anjuman-e-Tajiran Lahore
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Minister expresses concern over gray trafficking in telecommunication

Minister expresses concern over gray trafficking in telecommunication

Federal Minister for Investment senator Waqar Ahmed Khan expressed his concern over the gray trafficking by illega1 operators in telecommunication sector causing loss of $110 million per annum to the national exchequer. He said this while chairing a meeti
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
DHA directed to ensure transparency in utilisation of funds

DHA directed to ensure transparency in utilisation of funds

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Defence has directed the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) to ensure transparency in utilisation of funds and also take its residents onboard while levying taxes or increasing the existing charges to avoid resen
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Courts start working in Lower Dir

Courts start working in Lower Dir

The courts have started working in Lower Dir after a gap of two months following the directives of Peshawar High Court (PHC). According to a private TV channel, the courts of additional sessions judge Faqir Rehman Jadoon, Ataullah Khan in Timergira and Ta
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
DSPEI fails to initiate crackdown against illegal private schools

DSPEI fails to initiate crackdown against illegal private schools

Despite tall claims, Directorate of Sindh Private Education Institution (DSPEI) could not initiate crackdown against illegally run private educational institutes to ensure quality institution. Many private educational institutes, it is observed, registere
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
UAE foreign minister calls on Zardari

UAE foreign minister calls on Zardari

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al- Nahyan, Foreign Minister of United Arab Emirates (UAE) called on President Asif Ali Zardari here on Saturday at the Presidency. Those who attended the meeting included Senator A Rehman Malik, Interior Minister, M Salman Faruq
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Chaudhris, dissidents draw battle lines

Chaudhris, dissidents draw battle lines

Serious differences cropped up within the PML-Q ranks on Saturday as both the sides - Chaudhris camp and the dissident group - resorted to trade allegations against each other in front of the public. The situation went from bad to worse with the announcem
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Six new cadet colleges to be established

Six new cadet colleges to be established

Six new cadet colleges will be established in various parts of the country with a total estimated cost Rs 2.4 billion as more than Rs 100 million has already been allocated in the financial budget for the year 2009-10. According to Ministry of Education,
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
First Habib Income Fund dividend declared

First Habib Income Fund dividend declared

Board of Directors of Habib Asset Management Limited has declared the final dividend for the year ended June 30, 2009 for the unit holders of First Habib Income Fund (FHIF). The Board, in its meeting held on Saturday announced a final cash dividend of Rs
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
First Habib Income Fund dividend declared

First Habib Income Fund dividend declared

Board of Directors of Habib Asset Management Limited has declared the final dividend for the year ended June 30, 2009 for the unit holders of First Habib Income Fund (FHIF). The Board, in its meeting held on Saturday announced a final cash dividend of Rs
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
National Foods develops cereal for IDP children

National Foods develops cereal for IDP children

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Pakistan's leading multi-category food company, National Foods Limited (NFL) has developed a special nutritional meal (cereal) for children at internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Over 70,000 IDP families issued Relief Cards

Over 70,000 IDP families issued Relief Cards

Relief cards have been issued to more than 70,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) families out of 2,73,000 families affected by the ongoing military operation 'Rah-e-Raast' in Malakand division, said Brigadier Badr-uz-Zaman, Field Commander of the Spe
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
'Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam' awarded to US congressman

'Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam' awarded to US congressman

The President has conferred the award of Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam on US Congressman, Chris Van Hollen, in recognition of his strong support to Pakistan in the House of Representatives. He also supported the Bill on Reconstruction of Opportunity Zones (
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Financial crisis hit higher education sector hard: report

Financial crisis hit higher education sector hard: report

Financial crisis faced by the country has hit the higher education sector hard, Planning Commission report unveiled. According to official statistics, number of new development projects was reduced from 116 during 2007-08 to 29 during 2008-09.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Fast-NU signs MoU to develop ICDS System

Fast-NU signs MoU to develop ICDS System

National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences has established Next Generation Intelligent Networks Research Centre (nexGINRC) at its Islamabad Campus. The Centre is aimed at developing an intelligent Clinical Decision Support System and in this re
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
'Government to set up schools for poor'

'Government to set up schools for poor'

Commissioner Tahir Hussain said that the government had decided to set up 'Centre of Excellence Schooling Project' to provide free and quality education to students of poor families. He added that modern education facilities including computer labs, hoste
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Relief of IDPs: President lauds UAE government's support

Relief of IDPs: President lauds UAE government's support

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that Pakistan attaches high value to its friendship and brotherly relations with UAE and urged for further enhancing the socio-economic and trade ties between the two countries. President was talking to Foreign
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
'Over 85 percent farmers suffering from vitamin-A deficiency'

'Over 85 percent farmers suffering from vitamin-A deficiency'

More than 85 per cent farmers are suffering from deficiency of vitamin-A and 47 per cent are not getting adequate volume of calcium. Keeping in view the farmers' needs the agriculture scientists should come up with logical solutions to their problems.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Security alert gives another blow to D-12 allottees

Security alert gives another blow to D-12 allottees

The development of much-delayed residential sector D-12 is being hampered after the security of the federal capital was raised to high alert, banning the entry of dumpers in the federal capital carrying construction material and heavy machinery.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Tesco asks consumers to avoid lavish use of electricity

Tesco asks consumers to avoid lavish use of electricity

Chief Executive Officer Tribal Areas Electricity Supply Company (Tesco) Engr Rustam Zad Gul has asked the consumers in Fata to avoid use of air conditioners, local made electric tandoor and other high consuming electric appliances during current summer se
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
17 tehsils in Swat, other districts to be formed

17 tehsils in Swat, other districts to be formed

The government has decided to form 17 new tehsils in Swat, Buner, Upper and Lower Dir districts to improve law and order and the administrative system in the region. A summary to the effect has been forwarded to the Chief Minister of NWFP. The government
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
KPT to reduce dock labour gradually with World Bank help: chairperson

KPT to reduce dock labour gradually with World Bank help: chairperson

The Chairperson of Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Ms Nasreen Haq, has said that dock labour is a permanent problem and a plan has been prepared to reduce labour force, slowly and gradually. Speaking at a meeting of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Ka
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Site Association to organise Eid bachat bazaar in Ramazan

Site Association to organise Eid bachat bazaar in Ramazan

The Site Association of industry would organise Eid Bachat Bazaar in the holy month of Ramazan. The bazar will be open from 26th August for 15 days, said Chief Organiser Rauf A. Sattar, says a press release. The basic idea of holding the bazaar is to high
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Government to challenge Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief's release order

Government to challenge Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief's release order

The Federation, along with the government of Punjab on Monday will challenge the decision of Lahore High Court (LHC) pertaining to release of Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawah, detained in connection with Mumbai attacks last year.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Murtaza Bhutto murder case hearing adjourned

Murtaza Bhutto murder case hearing adjourned

The hearing of murder case of Mir Murtaza Bhutto and seven others of PPP (Shaheed Bhutto group) was adjourned till July 11 by Additional District and Sessions Judge, East after recording of statement of one more Prosecution Witness (PW).
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
LHC constitutes 16 divisional benches

LHC constitutes 16 divisional benches

Chief Justice, Lahore High Court, (LHC), Khawaja Muhammad Sharif, on Saturday constituted 16 division benches (DBs) and 33 single benches (SBs) for disposal of the cases pending with principal seat of the august court for the week starting from July 06.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank maintained

Entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank Limited (EGIBL) at A- (Single A minus) and A2 (A Two) respectively. These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank maintained

Entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank maintained

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Emirates Global Islamic Bank Limited (EGIBL) at A- (Single A minus) and A2 (A Two) respectively. These ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Frontier Corps arrests terrorist

Frontier Corps arrests terrorist

Frontier Corps Balochistan arrested an alleged terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition from him here on Saturday, a FC official said. According to the official, FC patrolling party nabbed a suspect at the Western Bypass when he was fleeing after confr
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Cheaper flour for Sunday Bazaar

Cheaper flour for Sunday Bazaar

The Punjab food department has arranged to send 25,000 flour bags of twenty kilograms each in 'Sunday Bazaars' to be held today to ensure supply of flour to the masses on cheaper rates. According to a spokesman of the food department, these flour bags wou
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
LHC judge pays surprise visit to various branches

LHC judge pays surprise visit to various branches

Justice Saqib Nisar of the Lahore High Court here Saturday paid a surprise visit to different branches of high court offices and issued directions for streamlining the office record. Justice Saqib Nisar without any protocol first of all went to Copy Branc
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Amin Fahim rejects allegation of LCCI

Amin Fahim rejects allegation of LCCI

Commerce Minister, Makhdoom Amin Fahim has refuted the allegations of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) against Secretary Commerce Suleman Ghani for not consulting on trade policy 2009-10. Fahim, in a statement on Saturday said that it happen
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Engro Chemical assigned AA,A1+ ratings

Engro Chemical assigned AA,A1+ ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited at "AA" (Double A) "A1+" (A One Plus) respectively. The ratings of ECPL's three TFCs have been maintained at "AA" (Doub
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Engro Chemical assigned AA,A1+ ratings

Engro Chemical assigned AA,A1+ ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (Pacra) has maintained the long-term and short-term entity ratings of Engro Chemical Pakistan Limited at "AA" (Double A) "A1+" (A One Plus) respectively. The ratings of ECPL's three TFCs have been maintained at "AA" (Doub
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
No justification exists for dividing Punjab: PML-N

No justification exists for dividing Punjab: PML-N

Central Secretary General, Overseas, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Sheikh Kaiser Mehmood, has said that there is no justification exist to divide Punjab. Mehmood said here on Saturday that some rejected and disgruntled politicians wanted to blackm
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Levies official killed in Zhob

Levies official killed in Zhob

Unknown armed men gunned down a levies official here in Killi Sadozai during the wee hours of Saturday morning, police confirmed. Adam Khan Babar, who was a naib risaldar in Zhob Levies Force was returning home after his duties when the armed men gunned h
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Hoti calls for collective approach to win war against insurgents

Hoti calls for collective approach to win war against insurgents

Chief Minister NWFP Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that completion of mega projects like Abdul Wali Khan University, Bacha Khan Medical College, Benazir Shaheed Children Hospital and Mardan-Swabi bypass would play a pivotal role in bringing District Mard
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Implementation of raise in UAA shortly in Malakad division

Implementation of raise in UAA shortly in Malakad division

NWFP Minister for Finance, Mohammad Humayun Khan, has said that 1000 percent increase in the Unattractive Area Allowance (UAA) for the government employees of Malakand Division would soon be implemented as all the file work has been finalised and notifica
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Death toll of Rahimyar Khan incident rises to 16

Death toll of Rahimyar Khan incident rises to 16

Death toll of Rahim Yar Khan incident has risen to 16. A couple of days ago a bus, which carried 30 passengers on board and bound for Faisalabad plunged into Abbasia Canal near Rahim Yar Khan. However, five people had been rescued while the bodies of 16 p
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
SAC moot to highlight media role in agriculture development

SAC moot to highlight media role in agriculture development

Saarc Agriculture Centre (SAC) would organise a three-day long workshop from tomorrow (Monday) to highlight the role of media in agriculture development and devise strategies for exposing farmers to modern information and techniques for better agriculture
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
South African buying mission to visit soon

South African buying mission to visit soon

A high level buying mission from South Africa will visit Pakistan from July 20 to 24 to explore possibilities to purchase a wide range of products. The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has invited the mission which will hold meetings with ma
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly panel recommends early completion of projects

National Assembly panel recommends early completion of projects

Taking serious note of delay in completion of projects, NA Standing Committee on Planning and Development Division on Saturday recommended to the Division to increase its capacity and competence for fast completion of those development projects which have
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
67 percent of Export Fund to be spent on textile industry: Ikhtiar

67 percent of Export Fund to be spent on textile industry: Ikhtiar

Advisor to the federal government for Ministry of Textile and Industries Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig on Saturday said that 67 percent of the Rs 40 billion Export Investment Support Fund is targeted to be spent on textile and clothing industry.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Police force to be imparted RRF training

Police force to be imparted RRF training

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Pervez Rathore said that all Police officers and officials would be gradually imparted Rapid Response Force Training, to be held under the auspices of Pak Army on regular basis to effectively organise a quick re
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Carbon tax: an unjustified levy

Carbon tax: an unjustified levy

The imposition of carbon surcharge by the government, in the place of the petroleum development levy (PDL), in the Budget 2009-10 on POL products has evoked a sharp reaction from almost all sections of society, as it will further push up POL prices, and t
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan and the dream of ecological cities

Pakistan and the dream of ecological cities

Exciting, indeed, it will be for many an economic planner in the Third World countries, such as Pakistan, to learn that the World Bank has launched a programme, belatedly though, to help cities in developing countries achieve economic growth and high qual
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
PARC's achievements in 28 years

PARC's achievements in 28 years

Like many other developing countries of South East Asia, agriculture is the mainstay of rural economy of Pakistan as well. Nearly two-thirds of the country's population live in rural areas and an overwhelming majority of them are dependent on agriculture
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Homeschooling in US goes from fringe to mainstream

Homeschooling in US goes from fringe to mainstream

When Elizabeth Dean was four, her mother took her out of kindergarten to teach her at home because she could already read "Charlotte's Web" while other kids were just learning how to write the letter "C".
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
'Factoring System'and smooth cash flow

'Factoring System'and smooth cash flow

Our business community is always committed to bring foreign exchange to Pakistan through their business of exports now the trend of foreign buyers have been changed world-wide and they want to do business on credit only. This situation puts our exporters
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Jackson's doomed concert may live on as tribute, DVD, album

Jackson's doomed concert may live on as tribute, DVD, album

As rumour and speculation continue to swirl about the details of Michael Jackson's death, reports have also surfaced that the shows he was scheduled to perform in London were on track to be among the most spectacular in the history of pop music.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Kenya aims to take on India as fibre-optic cable arrives

Kenya aims to take on India as fibre-optic cable arrives

Kenya is eagerly awaiting the imminent switch-on of its first fibre-optic cable, which many hope will spark an explosion in high-tech business and boost the East African nation's struggling economy. While many business are yet to work out how best to take
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
FBS holds workshop on NHA

FBS holds workshop on NHA

The Statistic Division/Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) and GTZ held a workshop on "National Health Accounts of Pakistan" at a local hotel on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Statistics
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
First parking plaza to be launched on 12 July

First parking plaza to be launched on 12 July

The country's first Parking Plaza constructed in Saddar town will be inaugurated on 12 July 2009. The services of an international organisation has been hired to manage the Parking Plaza. The fee to park a vehicle and a motorcycle has been fixed at Rs 20
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Doctors for transparency, accountability to improve medical services

Doctors for transparency, accountability to improve medical services

Heads of diverse medical and surgical departments at Civil Hospital Karachi have underscored the need for absolute transparency and accountability in context of procurement of different medical gadgets as well as medicines and other essential items.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Gilani to meet Dr Singh in Sharm Al-Sheikh on July 16: Qureshi

Gilani to meet Dr Singh in Sharm Al-Sheikh on July 16: Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani would hold a meeting with his Indian counterpart, Dr Manmohan Singh, in Sharm Al-Sheikh on July 16, and expressed hope things would move ahead from what Indian P
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Transporters threaten wheel jam strike on July 14

Transporters threaten wheel jam strike on July 14

Karachi Transport Ittehad has announced a wheel jam strike on Tuesday, July 14 against increase in rates of diesel and petrol. President Karachi Transport Ittehad, Irshad Ahmed Bukhari said this while presiding over a meeting here on Saturday.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
US delegation discusses Fata situation

US delegation discusses Fata situation

Deputy Speaker, National Assembly, Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Pakistan was determined to fight terrorists and root out terrorism from the country. He said this in his meeting with a US delegation, headed by Dr Barnett R Rubin, Special Advisor to US
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Measures to improve irrigation system in DG Khan, Rajanpur underway

Measures to improve irrigation system in DG Khan, Rajanpur underway

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has said that effective measures are being taken to check the damages caused by hill torrents in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur areas and utilisation of their water for irrigation purposes, moreover, he said t
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
PPP Sindh to observe 'Black Day' on July 5

PPP Sindh to observe 'Black Day' on July 5

Pakistan People Party (PPP), Sindh will observe July 5, as "Black Day", as on this day the elected government of former prime minister, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was toppled by Zia-ul-Haq, and imposed martial law in 1977. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Seven militants killed, 12 Lashkar men martyred in Mohmand Agency

Seven militants killed, 12 Lashkar men martyred in Mohmand Agency

The clashes broke out between the Qaumi Lashkar and militants in Ambar tehsil of Mohmand agency on Saturday left at least seven militants dead and 12 Lashkar men (Razakars-volunteers) martyred while 16 tribesmen are still missing.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
IPO most popular in Hong Kong so far this year

IPO most popular in Hong Kong so far this year

Shares in Chinese herbal shampoo maker BaWang International (Group) Holding Ltd soared more than a third in its market debut on Friday, bucking a weaker broader market, in a sign of strong demand for consumer goods stocks. BaWang, which hired movie star J
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
BNZ sells $261 million government-backed bonds

BNZ sells $261 million government-backed bonds

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has sold NZ$415 million ($261 million) of fixed rate 2014 bonds at 60 basis points over swap, lead manager BNZ Capital said on Friday. The bonds carried a coupon of 4.775 percent and a price of 96.360169, giving a yield of 5.68 p
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Biden celebrates Independence Day with troops, son

Biden celebrates Independence Day with troops, son

US Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday celebrated Independence Day with American troops, including his soldier son Beau, at their base near Baghdad, giving a colourful speech that mocked Saddam Hussein. Biden addressed soldiers at Camp Victory shortly af
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
BNZ sells $261 million government-backed bonds

BNZ sells $261 million government-backed bonds

Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) has sold NZ$415 million ($261 million) of fixed rate 2014 bonds at 60 basis points over swap, lead manager BNZ Capital said on Friday. The bonds carried a coupon of 4.775 percent and a price of 96.360169, giving a yield of 5.68 p
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Obama calls for reform in Independence Day address

Obama calls for reform in Independence Day address

US President Barack Obama urged Americans, who celebrate Independence Day Saturday, to implement broad economic and social reforms, expressing confidence the country will be able to overcome the challenges it is facing. "We are facing an array of challeng
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Bahrain officials make unprecedented Israel trip

Bahrain officials make unprecedented Israel trip

Bahraini officials made an unprecedented visit to Israel to collect five Bahrainis detained trying to enter the Gaza Strip to deliver aid, local media reported Saturday. The Bahrain News Agency said the delegation was sent Friday by the interior and forei
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Egypt expels 20 suspected French Islamists

Egypt expels 20 suspected French Islamists

Egypt has expelled about 20 suspected French Islamists over the past month, an Egyptian security official told AFP on Saturday. "About 20 French Muslims detained in the investigation into the Cairo attack in February that cost the life of a French girl ha
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Two US soldiers killed in complex Afghan attack

Two US soldiers killed in complex Afghan attack

Two US soldiers were killed when their base in south-east Afghanistan came under attack on Saturday, the US military said, two days after a major operation against the Taliban was launched in the south. The attack included an attempted suicide truck bombi
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Hard-line Iran editor calls for Mousavi to face trial

Hard-line Iran editor calls for Mousavi to face trial

A newspaper editor seen as close to Iran's top authority said on Saturday defeated election candidate Mirhossein Mousavi and a former pro-reform president had committed "terrible crimes" which should be tried in court. In a commentary published in his har
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Colin Powell cautions Obama on big government

Colin Powell cautions Obama on big government

Colin Powell worries that President Barack Obama is trying to tackle too many big issues at one time and he offers this advice: take a hard look at costs and consider the additional red tape that will be created. ``The right answer is, `Give me a governme
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
British Prime Minister's wife joins gay pride parade

British Prime Minister's wife joins gay pride parade

The wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined thousands of revellers in London's annual gay pride march. Sarah Brown held a red, white and pink version of the Union Jack as the noisy parade wound through the city center before a rally and con
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor

Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor

In a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin on Friday said she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fuelling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid. Palin, who was Republican John McCain's running mate in his failed 2008 pre
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Pope calls on G8 nations to maintain and boost aid to world's poor

Pope calls on G8 nations to maintain and boost aid to world's poor

Pope Benedict XVI has called on the world's leading industrialised nations to maintain and strengthen assistance for poor nations during the world economic crisis, according to information released by the Vatican Saturday." I appeal to G8 member states ..
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Demonstrators gather for G8 protest in Italy

Demonstrators gather for G8 protest in Italy

Anti-G8 demonstrators gathered on Saturday in an Italian city which is home to a contested US military base in the first big protest ahead of next week's summit of the world's richest nations. Organisers expect 10,000 people to attend the demonstration in
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Storms cause flooding in Germany; two dead

Storms cause flooding in Germany; two dead

Officials say massive overnight storms have unleashed widespread flooding in southern Germany and caused the deaths of two people. Scores of nonfatal injuries have been reported from multiple traffic accidents on slick roads after Friday night's storms.
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Darfur

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Darfur

Two women aid workers from Ireland and Uganda were kidnapped Friday by armed men in Sudan's volatile Darfur region, the scene of Africa's longest running conflict, officials told AFP. "Unidentified armed men came to the quarters of the (Irish) NGO Goal at
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan's young brigade rattles Sri Lanka

Pakistan's young brigade rattles Sri Lanka

Teenage fast bowler Mohammad Aamer led Pakistan's spirited new-look attack to bowl out Sri Lanka for 292 on the opening day of the first cricket Test here on Saturday. Pakistan were 15-2 in reply at stumps with skipper Younus Khan on seven and night-watch
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon title

Serena Williams wins Wimbledon title

Serena Williams clinched her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam crown with a 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 victory over sister Venus, the defending champion, here on Saturday. The victory added to her 2002 and 2003 wins at the All England Club and shattered Venus
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Recent Wimbledon women's champions

Recent Wimbledon women's champions

Recent Wimbledon women's singles champions after Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams in Saturday's final at the All England Club:
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
I'm worth 94 millions euros, insists Ronaldo

I'm worth 94 millions euros, insists Ronaldo

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday that the 94 million euros Real Madrid paid for him was a "fair price" and he is delighted to be the most expensive player in the world. The former Manchester United player will put the finishing touche
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Iraq to build 'Sport City' for 2012 Gulf Cup

Iraq to build 'Sport City' for 2012 Gulf Cup

Iraq is to construct a "Sport City" in the southern oil hub of Basra to host the Gulf Cup at the end of 2012, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said on Saturday. "The council of ministers, on the recommendation of the minister for youth and Sports freed
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Indian board restores domestic event after protests

Indian board restores domestic event after protests

The Indian cricket board said on Saturday it will work out a schedule for a key one-day domestic tournament after moves to axe the event were met with angry protests. "The schedule of the Deodhar Trophy will be finalised at the board's working committee m
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Dhoni guides India to last over win

Dhoni guides India to last over win

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni struck an unbeaten 46 off 34 balls to guide India to a six-wicket victory, under the Duckworth-Lewis method, in a rain affected third one-dayer against West Indies on Friday. India, who now lead the four-match series 2-1, need
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Bodyline, the series that rocked cricket

Bodyline, the series that rocked cricket

There have been plenty of flashpoints in cricket in the more than 75 years since an England team led by Douglas Jardine and under the auspices of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), arrived in Australia. Even so, few have been as controversial as the 1932/33 B
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
AU ruling means Bashir can travel in Africa: Sudan

AU ruling means Bashir can travel in Africa: Sudan

Sudan said on Saturday its president was free to travel across Africa after heads of state of the African Union voted not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court's indictment of him The global court has issued an arrest warrant for President Om
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
'Slumdog Millionaire' child star moves into new home

'Slumdog Millionaire' child star moves into new home

One of the child actors from the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" has moved from his Mumbai shantytown shack into a new home, the trust set up to manage his interests said Saturday. "Azharuddin Ismail's family moved into their new home last evenin
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
Iran hangs 20 drug traffickers in mass execution

Iran hangs 20 drug traffickers in mass execution

Iran on Saturday hanged 20 people for drug trafficking at a prison in Karaj, west of the capital, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Fars said more than 700 kilos (1,540 pounds) of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and opium, were seized from the
Published 05 Jul, 2009 12:00am
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