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Print - 2009-08-15
Crackdown against hoarders continues

Crackdown against hoarders continues

Under the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, crackdown continued against the hoarders and profiteers of Sugar. A special team seized 4,000 bags of sugar from a godown of a trader in Multan while DCO Bahawalnagar raided a big warehouse an
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers have threatened to increase sugar price by five rupees per kilogram following the decision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revise the GST by Rs 3.84 per kg. FBR''s decision not to charge GST at old ex-mill price of Rs 28 per kg of the com
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers have threatened to increase sugar price by five rupees per kilogram following the decision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revise the GST by Rs 3.84 per kg. FBR's decision not to charge GST at old ex-mill price of Rs 28 per kg of the comm
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers threaten to increase sugar price by Rs five per kg

Millers have threatened to increase sugar price by five rupees per kilogram following the decision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to revise the GST by Rs 3.84 per kg. FBR's decision not to charge GST at old ex-mill price of Rs 28 per kg of the comm
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has informed the business community that European Union (EU) has agreed to start negotiations with Pakistan on generalised system of preferences (GSP) plus status for the country in December this year. Speaking at a
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has informed the business community that European Union (EU) has agreed to start negotiations with Pakistan on generalised system of preferences (GSP) plus status for the country in December this year. Speaking at a
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

EU agrees to start talks on GSP in December: Tarin

Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has informed the business community that European Union (EU) has agreed to start negotiations with Pakistan on generalised system of preferences (GSP) plus status for the country in December this year. Speaking at a
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to cut the policy rate by 100-150 basis points and end the single policy rate regime by introducing new mechanism for liquidity management in order to fulfil IMF condition, sources told Business Recorder
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to cut the policy rate by 100-150 basis points and end the single policy rate regime by introducing new mechanism for liquidity management in order to fulfil IMF condition, sources told Business Recorder
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz asks army to detach itself from Musharraf

Nawaz asks army to detach itself from Musharraf

Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that army institution should detach itself from Pervez Musharraf, and asked for action against the person who violated the Constitution and law of the land. Addressing a function in connection with 63rd Independence Day cele
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nawaz asks army to detach itself from Musharraf

Nawaz asks army to detach itself from Musharraf

Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that army institution should detach itself from Pervez Musharraf, and asked for action against the person who violated the Constitution and law of the land. Addressing a function in connection with 63rd Independence Day cele
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Rescuers try to save Spanish climber stuck on mountain

Rescuers try to save Spanish climber stuck on mountain

International rescue teams Friday launched an operation to rescue an injured Spanish climber stranded for a week at more than 6,000 meters on a mountain in northern Pakistan. Oscar Perez has been stuck on the 7,145-metre Latok-I peak in the Karakoram rang
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

SBP set to cut policy rate by 100-150 basis points

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is all set to cut the policy rate by 100-150 basis points and end the single policy rate regime by introducing new mechanism for liquidity management in order to fulfil IMF condition, sources told Business Recorder
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani suspects refused UK bail due to coded email

Pakistani suspects refused UK bail due to coded email

Five Pakistani men arrested in a British anti-terrorism operation but never charged have been refused bail because they had exchanged a series of coded emails, officials said. The five were among 12 men, mostly students, arrested in high profile counter-t
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Somalia tells all visitors to seek government approval

Somalia tells all visitors to seek government approval

Somalia's new security minister warned foreigners on Friday not to visit the Horn of Africa nation without government approval after masked gunmen massacred seven Pakistani preachers at a mosque. The clerics were killed on Wednesday in Galkayo, a town on
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
'Textile policy's success linked to its due implementation'

'Textile policy's success linked to its due implementation'

The value added and basic textile sectors have mostly welcomed the first five-year textile policy recently announced by the government, but they observe that its success depends on its implementation in letter and spirit. A leading bedwear exporter and ch
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistani suspects refused UK bail due to coded email

Pakistani suspects refused UK bail due to coded email

Five Pakistani men arrested in a British anti-terrorism operation but never charged have been refused bail because they had exchanged a series of coded emails, officials said. The five were among 12 men, mostly students, arrested in high profile counter-t
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Gilani phones leaders, Chief Justice on Independence Day

Gilani phones leaders, Chief Justice on Independence Day

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani phoned and congratulated PML (N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif, PML (N) President Shahbaz Sharif, PML (Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, ANP President Asfandyar Wali and Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on the Inde
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Greatest threat to Pakistan comes from US: Gallup poll

Greatest threat to Pakistan comes from US: Gallup poll

As the Obama administration continues with the deeply unpopular drone missile attacks on suspected Taliban and al Qaeda strongholds inside Pakistan, the US has replaced India as the country, Pakistanis feel most threatened by, says a survey report release
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistanis oppose Taliban, still revile US: Pew survey

Pakistanis oppose Taliban, still revile US: Pew survey

Pakistanis' views on the Taliban have shifted dramatically in the past year, with 70 percent now opposing the militants, according to a new poll. The United States does not fare well, either, with 64 percent of Pakistanis seeing Washington as an enemy.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Foreign equity reduces to $0.3 million to attract FDI: minister

Foreign equity reduces to $0.3 million to attract FDI: minister

The government has reduced foreign equity from $0.5 million to $0.3 million to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). This was stated by Federal Minister for Investment, Waqar Ahmad Khan, in an interview. He said that Pakistan has given tax relaxation o
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Lockerbie bomber drops appeal against conviction

Lockerbie bomber drops appeal against conviction

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi is abandoning his appeal against conviction, his lawyers said Friday, following reports he is set to be freed on compassionate grounds. Lawyers for the former Libyan agent, jailed for 27 years over the 198
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Lockerbie bomber drops appeal against conviction

Lockerbie bomber drops appeal against conviction

Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi is abandoning his appeal against conviction, his lawyers said Friday, following reports he is set to be freed on compassionate grounds. Lawyers for the former Libyan agent, jailed for 27 years over the 198
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
SBP making efforts for county's economic progress: Salim Raza

SBP making efforts for county's economic progress: Salim Raza

Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Syed Salim Raza has said that SBP was making relentless efforts with sincerity, dedication and honesty for the development of country's economy. Speaking at the Flag Hoisting Ceremony held at SBP, Karachi here on Frid
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
One killed, 18 injured in Balochistan

One killed, 18 injured in Balochistan

Police say three bomb explosions have killed a man and wounded 18 other people in Balochistan on Friday. Police officer Abdul Hameed Lasi said one of the bombs was rigged to a motorcycle. It exploded in a busy market in the industrial town of Hub, about 3
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
One killed, 18 injured in Balochistan

One killed, 18 injured in Balochistan

Police say three bomb explosions have killed a man and wounded 18 other people in Balochistan on Friday. Police officer Abdul Hameed Lasi said one of the bombs was rigged to a motorcycle. It exploded in a busy market in the industrial town of Hub, about 3
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will organise a value-added tax (VAT) conference on September 3-4 in Islamabad to finalise an effective strategy to fully implement VAT at the retail stage from fiscal year 2010. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will organise a value-added tax (VAT) conference on September 3-4 in Islamabad to finalise an effective strategy to fully implement VAT at the retail stage from fiscal year 2010. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP Senior Minister, Bashir Ahmad Bilour has demanded of the federal government to pay the outstanding amount in the head of net-profit on hydropower generation to resolve the problems of load shedding, price hike and law and order in the province.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP Senior Minister, Bashir Ahmad Bilour has demanded of the federal government to pay the outstanding amount in the head of net-profit on hydropower generation to resolve the problems of load shedding, price hike and law and order in the province.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

FBR to hold VAT conference on September 3-4

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will organise a value-added tax (VAT) conference on September 3-4 in Islamabad to finalise an effective strategy to fully implement VAT at the retail stage from fiscal year 2010. Sources told Business Recorder her
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that success of the ''Demonstration Container Train'' between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will not only open new vistas of economic co-operation but will also help in starting passenger trains to enhance people to
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that success of the 'Demonstration Container Train' between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will not only open new vistas of economic co-operation but will also help in starting passenger trains to enhance people to pe
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP demands payment of outstanding hydel-power royalty

NWFP Senior Minister, Bashir Ahmad Bilour has demanded of the federal government to pay the outstanding amount in the head of net-profit on hydropower generation to resolve the problems of load shedding, price hike and law and order in the province.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

ECO container train to Istanbul inaugurated

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that success of the 'Demonstration Container Train' between Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will not only open new vistas of economic co-operation but will also help in starting passenger trains to enhance people to pe
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has agreed to buy a total 100,000 tonnes of 0.5 percent gas oil for delivery between August to October from Middle East trading firm FAL Oil, industry sources said on Friday. The first parcel of 50,000 tonnes, scheduled for delive
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has agreed to buy a total 100,000 tonnes of 0.5 percent gas oil for delivery between August to October from Middle East trading firm FAL Oil, industry sources said on Friday. The first parcel of 50,000 tonnes, scheduled for delive
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

PSO buys 100,000 tonnes August-October gas oil

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has agreed to buy a total 100,000 tonnes of 0.5 percent gas oil for delivery between August to October from Middle East trading firm FAL Oil, industry sources said on Friday. The first parcel of 50,000 tonnes, scheduled for delive
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
President confers civil awards on prominent personalities

President confers civil awards on prominent personalities

On the eve of Independence Day, President Asif Ali Zardari has conferred civil awards on prominent personalities for their meritorious services in various fields. General Liang Guanglie of China was awarded Hilal-i-Pakistan. Guanglie a member of CPC Centr
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
CoAS hosts reception in honour of retired, serving officers

CoAS hosts reception in honour of retired, serving officers

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani hosted a traditional reception for senior serving and retired Armed Forces Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Non Commissioned Officers at the Artillery Officers Mess as part of the Independence Da
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Zardari to visit China from August 21

Zardari to visit China from August 21

President Asif Ali Zardari will pay an official visit to two provinces of China, the major trading partners of Pakistan from August 21. Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khan making announcement of President Zardari's August 21-25 visit at a press conf
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister phones Shujaat

Prime Minister phones Shujaat

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani telephoned Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and felicitated him on the country's Independence Day. Sources in the PML-Q told Business Recorder that the premier also expressed good wis
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Government policies to focus on utilising youths' potential: Gilani

Government policies to focus on utilising youths' potential: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said, 70 million youth are an asset for the country and the government will make policies to utilise their potential. He was speaking at a ceremony at Prime Minister House on Friday after giving away prizes to sch
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Indian Independence Day: Kashmiris to observe 'Black Day' today

Indian Independence Day: Kashmiris to observe 'Black Day' today

August 15, the Independence Day of India will be observed as Black Day by Kashmiris across the world including Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Indian held Kashmir (IHK) to express complete dissociation from India. Call for observing the Black
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Independence Day: pro-freedom parties of IHK felicitate Pakistan

Independence Day: pro-freedom parties of IHK felicitate Pakistan

In Indian Held Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyet Conference and other pro-freedom parties have felicitated people and government of Pakistan on their 63rd Independence Day. The spokesman of APHC, in a statement issued in occupied Srinagar, prayed for the
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
World community urged to take Kashmiri youth on board

World community urged to take Kashmiri youth on board

Jammu & Kashmir Council for Human Rights (JKCHR), a UK based Kashmiri human rights outfit, has urged the United Nations, European Union and the world community to take on board the unemployed juveniles of Jammu and Kashmir. This was demanded in a meeting
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Telecom industry team meets Gilani

Telecom industry team meets Gilani

A delegation of telecommunication industry called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister House on Friday afternoon and apprised him of the problems being faced by them. Secretary Information Technology informed the Prime Minister
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Mindset causing extremism to be eliminated: Kaira

Mindset causing extremism to be eliminated: Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamaruz Zaman Kaira on Friday reiterated government's firm resolve against terrorism, saying particular mindset that causes extremism would be eliminated from the society. The need is to remove a thinking from th
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan created in wake of our forefathers' sacrifices: Ghani

Pakistan created in wake of our forefathers' sacrifices: Ghani

The NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani said on Friday that Pakistan was a great gift of God and it was created due to matchless sacrifices of our forefathers and stressed the need of forging unity among all segments of the society to protect it from internal
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Independence Day celebrated in China, India and Kabul

Independence Day celebrated in China, India and Kabul

The 63rd Independence Day was celebrated here with great enthusiasm and fervour on Friday. A grand gathering was held at the Pakistan Embassy in which Ambassador Masood Khan performed the flag hoisting in the presence of representatives of the three force
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Maintenance of law, order top priority: Shahbaz tells Chaudhry Sarwar

Maintenance of law, order top priority: Shahbaz tells Chaudhry Sarwar

Member British Parliament, Chaudhry Sarwar called on Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Friday and matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. According to an official, the Chief Minister informed the British parliamentar
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Independence Day observed in Germany

Independence Day observed in Germany

A flag hoisting ceremony to celebrate the 63rd Independence Day was held at Pakistan Embassy in Germany on Friday. The Ambassador of Pakistan to Germany Shahid Kamal hoisted the National Flag with national anthem playing in the background in a simple but
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nation celebrates 63rd Independence Day

Nation celebrates 63rd Independence Day

The whole nation celebrated Pakistan's 63rd Independence Day on Friday with traditional zeal, fervour and renewed commitment to make Pakistan stronger and prosperous. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for progress and solidarity of the countr
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Photographic exhibition on Quaid's life attracts visitors

Photographic exhibition on Quaid's life attracts visitors

An exhibition of rare photographs on the life of Quaid-e-Azam attracted a large number of visitors at Lok Virsa where host of activities were also arranged to mark the independence day with enthusiasm. Directorate Film and Publications (DFP) has organised
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan movement veterans for youths' empowerment

Pakistan movement veterans for youths' empowerment

The veterans of Pakistan movement participated in the debates organised by various television channels including state-run TV in line with Independence Day were unanimous on a point that country would achieve the real targets of progress and prosperity on
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nation passing through troublesome times: Elahi

Nation passing through troublesome times: Elahi

Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday said that Pakistanis are celebrating Independence Day when the entire nation, including the minorities, is passing through troublesome time.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Removal of mistrust imperative for national unity: Jhagra

Removal of mistrust imperative for national unity: Jhagra

PML-N Secretary General, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Friday said it was imperative to remove the element of mistrust among the people of various areas to create national unity for a strong and stable federation. Talking to a private television channel, he said
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
All issues should be solved through dialogue: Munawar

All issues should be solved through dialogue: Munawar

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Syed Munawar Hassan has said that problems BEING faced by the country including Balochistan issue should be resolved through dialogue. He said use of force is not the solution of any problem. He was addressing the flag hoisting c
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Shahbaz calls for self-reliance, austerity for progress

Shahbaz calls for self-reliance, austerity for progress

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif Friday said the nation would have to make a resolve that they would live with their own means instead of relying on others and would adopt simplicity and austerity for the progress of the country. He said, "Pakistan w
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sarhad Traders' Alliance formed

Sarhad Traders' Alliance formed

Trading community of Peshawar established a new trade body, Sarhad Traders' Alliance, and Khalid Ayub was unanimously elected its chairman. Others office-bearers are included Chaudhry Waris (Deputy Chairman), Khaista Khan (patron-in-chief), Amanullah Khan
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nation failed to exploit its true potential: Shahbaz

Nation failed to exploit its true potential: Shahbaz

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Shariff has said that poverty persisted despite huge foreign assistance worth billions of dollars, as the nation failed to exploit its true potential and remained under-developed. Addressing the Independence Day function
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
National flag hoisted at LHC building

National flag hoisted at LHC building

The Chief Justice Lahore High Court Khawaja Muhammad Sharif hoisted national flag at LHC building here in a simple but impressive ceremony. The ceremony was attended by the LHC judges, high LHC officials, law officers and senior bar members. President Lah
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Jashn-e-Azadi celebrated with fervour in Hyderabad

Jashn-e-Azadi celebrated with fervour in Hyderabad

Likewise other parts of the country 62nd Jashn-e-Azadi was celebrated with great zeal, enthusiasm and national fervour in Hyderabad district. The day was dawn with the special pray for the solidarity, integrity and prosperity of the nation. Almost all the
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PIA celebrates Independence Day with zeal

PIA celebrates Independence Day with zeal

PIA management and employees celebrated the Independence Day with due fervour and patriotic zeal at PIA Head office, Karachi Airport on Friday. At a simple ceremony the Managing Director, Captain Mohammed Aijaz Haroon performed the national flag hoisting
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Armed forces officers, officials decorated

Armed forces officers, officials decorated

The officers and officials of Armed Forces of Pakistan were decorated with gallantry awards for the services, they rendered in defending country. Government of Pakistan has announced honours and awards for the officers and officials of Armed Forces on the
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sindh University celebrates Independence Day

Sindh University celebrates Independence Day

The 63rd Independence Day of the country was celebrated on Friday by the Sindh University (SU) in befitting manner at Allama I.I.Kazi Campus Jamshoro. The main function of Flag Hoisting was arranged at University's Hyder Bux Jatoi Pavilion where a large n
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Flag hoisting ceremony held at Punjab University

Flag hoisting ceremony held at Punjab University

Among the echoes of the national anthem Punjab University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran hoisted national flag outside Faisal Auditorium building in connection with the August 14 celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Profes
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Akber Public School celebrates Independence Day

Akber Public School celebrates Independence Day

"We believe in quality education and our educational institute is an undeniable proof of this phenomenon. The school's performance has been highly appreciated by notable persons, as the annual results of SSC Part-I and Part-II are evidences of our high st
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PWF celebrates 63rd Independence Day

PWF celebrates 63rd Independence Day

Working class celebrated 63rd 'Independence Day' of Pakistan with fervour by holding special meetings all over the country under the aegis of Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) on Friday. A flag hoisting ceremony held at Bakhtiar Labour Hall in the morning
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
FPCCI celebrated Independence Day in befitting manner

FPCCI celebrated Independence Day in befitting manner

All Chambers of Commerce and Industries including Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce as well as its affiliated traders associations celebrated the Independence Day of Pakistan on August 14 in a befitting manner.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Gold medal for former LCCI President

Gold medal for former LCCI President

The Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif bestowed Gold Medal on former Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President, Mohammad Ali Mian for his services for the business community. The Medal was awarded to Ali Mian at LCCI function held i
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Balochistan cauldron: before it is too late

Balochistan cauldron: before it is too late

The simmering issue of "Greater Balochistan" seems to be coming to a boil. Moving in tandem with many other anti-Pakistan forces, the self-styled ruler of Kalat, Mir Suleman Dawood, has announced the formation of a 'council', which would ensure the "creat
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Wapda celebrates Independence Day with enthusiasm

Wapda celebrates Independence Day with enthusiasm

WAPDA felicitated warmly the Independence Day with traditional fervour and enthusiasm. The main ceremony in this connection was held here at Wapda House with Wapda Member (Power) Fazal Ahmed Khan as its Chief Guest. He unfurled Pakistan's flag in step wit
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Solving Pakistan's agriculture dilemma?

Solving Pakistan's agriculture dilemma?

If one considers the dire straits of Pakistan's land resources, one will find that the given traditional systems will not work. Policies for food security can be given up if the productive systems are radical and provocative. The change is noticeable and
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Karachi's traffic jungle

Karachi's traffic jungle

At long last, and in the aftermath of the July 23 grisly ICI Bridge tragedy, in which four members of a family were crushed to death by a container-truck, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has banned the entry of six-wheeler single-axle vehicles within its jur
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Swine flu pandemic

Swine flu pandemic

As more reports of death from swine flu pandemic continued to pour in from India, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere, across the world, the Federal Minister of Health, Aijaz Jakhrani, informed the National Assembly that only one case of swine flu had been confir
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Metro station in Algeria's capital opens link to the past

Metro station in Algeria's capital opens link to the past

Workmen digging the foundations of a new metro station in Algeria's capital stumbled on an archaeological goldmine that gives new meaning to "time travel" - opening a window on 2,300 years of history. Relics from the French colonial era lie on top of thos
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Domestic violence against men

Domestic violence against men

A group of harassed husbands are to meet in the northern Indian hill town of Shimla Saturday to protest against domestic violence against men and the misuse of laws intended to protect women.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Gojra incident

Gojra incident

The statement of the Interior Minister on the unfortunate Gojra incident reflects the conspiracy hatched by foreign elements, to keep Pakistan involved in various disputes. By doing so, they want to spread anarchy and lawlessness in the country, which wil
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Nasa can cope with global warming

Nasa can cope with global warming

I endorse the views of Areej Saqib in his letter captioned 'Do more' dated 22.7.2009. Setting the average goal of 3.6 Fahrenheit as the absolute maximum that the earth should be allowed to warm, seems not wise.
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
A Ramazan package

A Ramazan package

The increase in prices of essential items before Ramazan is not unusual or surprising, because it happens every year. This was the statement by a Provincial minister, thank God, there is somebody on earth, who realises the fact. Is it a Ramazan package? W
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Internet users in Pakistan to hit 22 million mark

Internet users in Pakistan to hit 22 million mark

Internet is going to become the next growing industry in Pakistan as the user mark is predicted to gain from 18 million to 22 million by 2013 whereby some 4.3 million users would be using broadband Internet. According to official sources here on Friday, P
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Independence Day observed in Mirpur

Independence Day observed in Mirpur

The 63rd Independence Day of Pakistan was observed in Mirpur with great enthusiasm with the renewal of the pledge for self-determination. In the Mirpur district, major national flag hoisting ceremony was held simultaneously with the nation-wide national f
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Independence Day celebrated with enthusiasm in southern Punjab

Independence Day celebrated with enthusiasm in southern Punjab

The 63rd Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Multan and other parts of southern Punjab with traditional zeal and enthusiasm and renewed commitment for the progress and prosperity of the country. The students, who had obtained top positions in t
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Mango show in London attracts big gathering

Mango show in London attracts big gathering

A large gathering at the Asia House was treated to mouth watering and delicious mangoes from Pakistan and its qualities as the 'King of Fruits' was recounted by the food experts. The "Mango Show" was arranged last night by the Commercial Section of Pakist
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sajid Naqvi condemns drone attacks

Sajid Naqvi condemns drone attacks

Condemning the drone attacks, Millat-i-Jafaria Pakistan chief Allama Sajid Ali Naqvi has said, "Drone attacks have hit our sovereignty, developed hatred against the United States, and these must be stopped forthwith, while target killing had created a sta
Published 15 Aug, 2009 12:00am
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