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Print - 2009-08-24
Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has put the Ministry of Water and Power in a difficult position, with regard to selection of 1500 MW Rental Power Plants (RPPs) out of the 14 plants having total capacity of 2250 MW, well-informed
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iran Revolutionary Guards kill 26 Kurdish rebels

Iran Revolutionary Guards kill 26 Kurdish rebels

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have killed 26 Kurdish rebels in north-western Iran, a commander of the guards was quoted as saying on Sunday by the Fars news agency.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has put the Ministry of Water and Power in a difficult position, with regard to selection of 1500 MW Rental Power Plants (RPPs) out of the 14 plants having total capacity of 2250 MW, well-informed
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

Rental power plants: ECC decision puts Ministry in a difficult position

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has put the Ministry of Water and Power in a difficult position, with regard to selection of 1500 MW Rental Power Plants (RPPs) out of the 14 plants having total capacity of 2250 MW, well-informed
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying on last trading session supported the KSE-100 index to recover its losses and to close in positive at 8,107.94 points level with a net gain of 96.63 points during the week ended August 21,2009. The market witnessed mixed trend and the much
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying on last trading session supported the KSE-100 index to recover its losses and to close in positive at 8,107.94 points level with a net gain of 96.63 points during the week ended August 21,2009. The market witnessed mixed trend and the much
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying supported index

Healthy buying on last trading session supported the KSE-100 index to recover its losses and to close in positive at 8,107.94 points level with a net gain of 96.63 points during the week ended August 21,2009. The market witnessed mixed trend and the much
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

The open interest at the futures counter has increased by 7 percent on week-on-week basis to close at Rs 278.8 million. The futures spread shrank by a 151bps on weekly basis, ending the week at 6.23 percent. The average daily volumes at futures counter sh
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

The open interest at the futures counter has increased by 7 percent on week-on-week basis to close at Rs 278.8 million. The futures spread shrank by a 151bps on weekly basis, ending the week at 6.23 percent. The average daily volumes at futures counter sh
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

Open interest in futures increases by seven percent

The open interest at the futures counter has increased by 7 percent on week-on-week basis to close at Rs 278.8 million. The futures spread shrank by a 151bps on weekly basis, ending the week at 6.23 percent. The average daily volumes at futures counter sh
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
State Bank blocks one-year 'oil price hedging plan'

State Bank blocks one-year 'oil price hedging plan'

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly blocked one-year "oil price hedging plan" tailored by the Deutsche Bank on the request of Finance Ministry, suggesting that the protection level should be in line with the budgetary constraints, official sources
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
State Bank blocks one-year 'oil price hedging plan'

State Bank blocks one-year 'oil price hedging plan'

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly blocked one-year "oil price hedging plan" tailored by the Deutsche Bank on the request of Finance Ministry, suggesting that the protection level should be in line with the budgetary constraints, official sources
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
State Bank blocks one-year ''oil price hedging plan''

State Bank blocks one-year ''oil price hedging plan''

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly blocked one-year "oil price hedging plan" tailored by the Deutsche Bank on the request of Finance Ministry, suggesting that the protection level should be in line with the budgetary constraints, official sources
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
State Bank blocks one-year ''''oil price hedging plan''''

State Bank blocks one-year ''''oil price hedging plan''''

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reportedly blocked one-year "oil price hedging plan" tailored by the Deutsche Bank on the request of Finance Ministry, suggesting that the protection level should be in line with the budgetary constraints, official sources
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

The issue of sugar smuggling to Afghanistan was discussed just one month ago at a meeting of Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) presided over by Minister of Industries, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, reveal official documents available with Business Recorder a
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

The issue of sugar smuggling to Afghanistan was discussed just one month ago at a meeting of Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) presided over by Minister of Industries, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, reveal official documents available with Business Recorder a
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

Sugar crisis: SAB discussed smuggling issue just a month ago

The issue of sugar smuggling to Afghanistan was discussed just one month ago at a meeting of Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) presided over by Minister of Industries, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo, reveal official documents available with Business Recorder a
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister to visit Multan on August 25

Prime Minister to visit Multan on August 25

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will come to Multan on Tuesday (tomorrow) to attend the Barsi of his father Syed Alamadar Hussein Gilani by a special plane. Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Regional Tax Office Multan and the first Mango Pulp
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
No PPP and PML-N accord on Musharraf's trial yet: Gilani

No PPP and PML-N accord on Musharraf's trial yet: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that PPP and PML-N are equally victim and sufferer of the dictatorship of Pervez Musharraf. Talking to media at the residence of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali in Kachhi Kothi are
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
No PPP and PML-N accord on Musharraf's trial yet: Gilani

No PPP and PML-N accord on Musharraf's trial yet: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that PPP and PML-N are equally victim and sufferer of the dictatorship of Pervez Musharraf. Talking to media at the residence of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali in Kachhi Kothi are
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Iran slams Argentina for criticism of new defence minister

Iran slams Argentina for criticism of new defence minister

Iran on Sunday condemned Argentina for linking Iran's designated defence minister to a massive bomb attack in Buenos Aires 15 years ago, IRNA news agency reported."The Argentine stance is blatant interference in Iran's internal affairs and we harshly cond
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Maoists kill five policemen in India's Bihar

Maoists kill five policemen in India's Bihar

Five policemen were killed and two injured in an attack by Maoist rebels in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, news reports said Sunday.At least 50 armed rebels fired at policemen patrolling near the main market in Sono town in Jamui district, about 100 k
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Al Qaeda 'very capable' of more attacks: US military chief

Al Qaeda 'very capable' of more attacks: US military chief

Nearly eight years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, al Qaeda remains "very capable" of attacking the United States, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen said Sunday. Al Qaeda is "still very capable, very focused on it," Mullen sai
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
'Businessmen think trade policy to help improve trade, commerce'

'Businessmen think trade policy to help improve trade, commerce'

To exploit the true potential of non-textile sectors, the government needs to prioritise them and improve research work and value addition which will boost exports, said Muzaffar Hussain Khan Magasi, Chief of Seraiki Inqilabi Council.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Setting up of Institute for Surgical Technology in doldrums

Setting up of Institute for Surgical Technology in doldrums

The establishment of Institute for Surgical Technology and revamping of Metal Industry Development Centre, Sialkot (MIDC) are in doldrums. The main objective of the establishment of the institute was to produce trained and skilled workforce for catering t
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

Zarai Taraqiati Bank is taking measures to issue in-kind loans to farmers in line with the government efforts for agricultural development by enhancing per acre yield in the country. In an interview, ZTBL President, Zaka Ashraf Chaudhry said here on Sunda
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

Zarai Taraqiati Bank is taking measures to issue in-kind loans to farmers in line with the government efforts for agricultural development by enhancing per acre yield in the country. In an interview, ZTBL President, Zaka Ashraf Chaudhry said here on Sunda
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

ZTBL to issue in-kind loans to farmers: Zaka

Zarai Taraqiati Bank is taking measures to issue in-kind loans to farmers in line with the government efforts for agricultural development by enhancing per acre yield in the country. In an interview, ZTBL President, Zaka Ashraf Chaudhry said here on Sunda
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Four killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Four killed in Indian occupied Kashmir

Indian occupation troops killed four militants in occupied Kashmir in a violent start to the holy fasting month of Ramazan, officials said on Sunday. Two militants were shot dead at dawn in northern Kupwara district, an Indian army spokesman said. Two oth
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ADB to provide $400 million for Punjab Cities Improvement Programme

ADB to provide $400 million for Punjab Cities Improvement Programme

Asian Development Bank will provide $400 million for Punjab Cities Improvement Investment Programme during 2010 to improve living standards of people, municipal environment and public health for an estimated six million residents across larger intermediat
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Expulsion of Jaswant Singh: BJP leader resigns

Expulsion of Jaswant Singh: BJP leader resigns

A close aide of LK Adwani in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sudhindra Kulkarni, has resigned from the party membership amid sacking of Jaswant Singh, terming the action 'wrong step', a private news channel reported.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Two tons of explosives recovered from pickup in Panjgur

Two tons of explosives recovered from pickup in Panjgur

Panjgur police foiled a terrorist plot on Sunday by recovering two tons explosive material from a pickup. Balochistan police told APP that on a tip-off, Panjgur police raided a pick up carrying 2000 kg of explosive material.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Weekly bazaars overcharging

Weekly bazaars overcharging

The prices of consumer items in the federal capital higher than the government specified rate in the weekly and general bazaars on the first day of the holy month of Ramazan.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Water inflows in rivers reduced by 50 percent

Water inflows in rivers reduced by 50 percent

The weak monsoon current is temporarily cut off, reducing the water inflows in the four healthy rivers by 50 percent, ringing alarming bells for manager of the precious water resources of the water deficit country. Meteorological department said here on S
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Killings in Indian held Kashmir continue

Killings in Indian held Kashmir continue

In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops, in their fresh acts of state terrorism, martyred five more innocent Kashmiri youth, four of them in Kralpora and Sonapindi areas of Kupwara and one at Aripora Zewan in Pulwama. The youth killed at Aripora Zewan, the loc
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Sharifuddin Peerzada meets Altaf

Sharifuddin Peerzada meets Altaf

Seasoned lawyer, Sharifuddin Peerzada called on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain in London on Sunday. The senior lawyer met Altaf Hussain during his short stopover at London on his way to the United States, said a statement issued by MQ
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Chaudhry Iftikhar Ali Khan laid to rest

Chaudhry Iftikhar Ali Khan laid to rest

Chaudhary Iftikhar Ali Khan, former defence secretary and brother of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has been laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Implementation of Ramazan package started: Qaim

Implementation of Ramazan package started: Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday said that the wheat flour bags of 10-kg, each at Rs 10 per kg were being provided from the 284 centers set up by the government at different places in city, under the Ramazan package here.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
No further extension in Hajj applications' deadline

No further extension in Hajj applications' deadline

There would be no further extension in last date of submitting Hajj applications under the private scheme after the deadline of August 31, said Joint Secretary (Hajj) Ministry of Religious Affairs Aftab-ul-Islam Raja here Sunday.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
HBL needs diversification

HBL needs diversification

Low non-core revenues amid thin penetration in the lucrative consumer segment are key impediments to HBL's bright future. Being the largest bank, its earnings are withered by higher mix of current (22%) and saving (45%) deposit accounts amidst declining A
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Strategic sugar reserves: good intention, bad move

Strategic sugar reserves: good intention, bad move

Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin's statement on making strategic reserves rather than raiding hoarders as a solution to control the sugar hoarding dilemma may be good in intentions but is not the right answer to the problem.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Mounting toxic loans

Mounting toxic loans

Contrary to general perception, wounds from non-performing loans are getting even worse in corporate sector than in consumer segment. Central bank's latest data reveals that bad loans for the corporate sector mounted to 11.5 percent, up 260 bps between Ja
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Khurram Khwaja elected PHMEA chairman

Khurram Khwaja elected PHMEA chairman

Dr Khurram Anwar Khwaja has been elected as Chairman Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMEA) (North Zone) in election 2009/ 2010 of the Association, while Naeem Ahmed from Faisalabad elected as Vice Chairman of the Association.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
OPF students launch tree plantation drive

OPF students launch tree plantation drive

The students of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Public School D I Khan on Sunday launched a tree plantation campaign by planting saplings at Haq Nawaz Park and Liaquat Park to support protection of natural environment.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Taliban killed Mehsud's father-in-law: Rehman Malik

Taliban killed Mehsud's father-in-law: Rehman Malik

The Taliban insurgents have killed Baitullah Mehsud's father-in-law and some other people on suspicion of their involvement in the killing of their former chief, said Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik here on Sunday.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Three terrorists arrested, 10 surrendered in Swat: ISPR

Three terrorists arrested, 10 surrendered in Swat: ISPR

Security forces on Sunday apprehended three terrorists from Muslim Baig Sar near Derai in Swat and 10 other militants voluntarily surrendered in presence of local Jirga to security forces at Grid Station near Fatehpur.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Taliban killed Mehsud's father-in-law: Rehman Malik

Taliban killed Mehsud's father-in-law: Rehman Malik

The Taliban insurgents have killed Baitullah Mehsud's father-in-law and some other people on suspicion of their involvement in the killing of their former chief, said Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik here on Sunday.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Government to permit BT cotton cultivation

Government to permit BT cotton cultivation

Government has decided to give the permission to cultivate BT cotton in the country and it is expected that an ordinance in this regard would be released within few days. According to the sources, the government had announced the first Textile and Trade P
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Strict action to be taken against hoarders: Awan

Strict action to be taken against hoarders: Awan

Federal Population Welfare Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that government was committed to provide daily use items on reasonable prices to masses during the holy month of Ramazan, adding government would take strict action against hoarders and pr
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Ministers deputed to monitor Ramazan bazaars

Ministers deputed to monitor Ramazan bazaars

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmed Ali Aulakh was deputed by the Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif to monitor Ramazan Bazaars in Multan and Muzaffargarh during the holy month.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
People facing problems to get eatables at affordable rates

People facing problems to get eatables at affordable rates

People in different cities of southern Punjab, including Multan are facing problems in getting essential commodities of daily use, especially atta and sugar, even after beginning of Holy month of Ramazan, in which the provincial government had claimed to
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
308 outlaws arrested so far in 2009

308 outlaws arrested so far in 2009

Islamabad CIA Police during the current year have arrested 308 accused of 22 gangs involved in liquor selling, possessing illegal weapons and also recovered chars and cash from their possession. According to details, cases have been registered against the
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
IGP for smooth flow of traffic during Ramazan

IGP for smooth flow of traffic during Ramazan

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh, has directed that smooth flow of traffic be ensured during the month of Ramazan. He issued a directive to this effect to the DIG Traffic here on Sunday. Sultan Salahuddin Babar Khattak further directed that pr
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Education policy 2009 to be submitted in next cabinet meeting

Education policy 2009 to be submitted in next cabinet meeting

The long-awaited education policy 2009 has been finalised and would be submitted in the next cabinet meeting for approval. The policy has been finalised after due consultation with the stakeholders and it would cover all the areas, an official of the mini
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PEC accords accreditation to BSc in CSE

PEC accords accreditation to BSc in CSE

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has accorded formal accreditation to the four-year B.Sc Computer System Engineering (CSE) programme in the Mirpur University of Science and Technology (Must), said the varsity sources.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
No shortage of sugar at USC outlets

No shortage of sugar at USC outlets

There is no shortage of sugar at Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets and was available at Rs38 per kilogram to the customers across the country.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Students actively participate in monsoon tree plantation drive

Students actively participate in monsoon tree plantation drive

Keeping with the tradition of past years, students planted trees at their colleges showing commitment to make Islamabad more green and environment friendly. Different colleges including Islamabad Model Colleges for Boys (IMCB), G-6/3, IMCB F-7/3, ICG F-6/
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Taekwondo academy to be established

Taekwondo academy to be established

Punjab Minister for Sports, Dr Tanveer-ul-Islam has said that inquiry would be conducted into the matter of paying Rs1,400 instead of Rs5,000 to the outstanding players of under 16 Sports Gala and if the allegation proved, strict action would be taken aga
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
PML-USA demands resignation of Manzoor Wattoo

PML-USA demands resignation of Manzoor Wattoo

Dr Muhammad Akram, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League USA has demanded an immediate resignation of Manzoor Wattoo, Minister for Industries and Production.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Citizens' co-operation foils possible terrorist incidents

Citizens' co-operation foils possible terrorist incidents

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Pervez Rathore, has disclosed that with the help of timely information and co-operation of citizens of Lahore, a number of possible terrorist incidents have been foiled in the nick of time in the city.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Shahbaz pays surprise visit to Sasta bazaars

Shahbaz pays surprise visit to Sasta bazaars

Punjab Chief Minister that severe action would be taken against those sugar mills that did not supply sugar at Rs 45 per kg. He said this while inspecting various bazaars in the city here on Sunday. He mixed up with customers in these bazaars and asked va
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Eight stalls set up to provide atta at subsidised rate

Eight stalls set up to provide atta at subsidised rate

The DCO Jamshoro Sami Saddiqui has said that under the directives of Chief Minister Sindh, eight stalls have been set up in district Jamshoro to provide atta at the subsidised rate of Rs 10 per-kg to the people under Ramazan package.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Services of Sindh university vice chancellor eulogised

Services of Sindh university vice chancellor eulogised

Eminent Scholar and educationist, Dr N.A Baloch has said that University of Sindh has developed and adopted a system of teaching, examination and research during eight years, which was initiated by the present Vice Chancellor.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Price list of essential commodities announced

Price list of essential commodities announced

The District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Hyderabad Aftab Ahmed Khatri, after meeting with all stakeholders, has announced the price list of essential commodities under section 3 (2) a and section 6 of the Price Control and Prevention and Hoarding Act 177.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Propaganda of western media damaging tourism in Pakistan: Atta

Propaganda of western media damaging tourism in Pakistan: Atta

Minister for Tourism Maulana Atta ur Rahman slammed foreign media for disrupting flow of tourists to Pakistan from other countries. 'This is malicious propaganda against Pakistan and Islam that is taking serious toll on our spectacular tourism industry,'
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Mustafa Kamal addresses city wardens

Mustafa Kamal addresses city wardens

Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has asked the City Wardens to work with greater responsibility during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak and help control the traffic as well as lend their co-operation to the citizens at the places of Travih prayers and business and com
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
444 profiteers sent to jail

444 profiteers sent to jail

In its ongoing drive, the City Government teams sent 444 profiteers to jail and fined Rs 3.90 lac. DCO Javed Hanif Khan and Additional EDO Matanat Ali Khan paid a detail visit to the city on Ist of Ramazan and checked prices of essential items at business
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Drive against beggars

Drive against beggars

City Government has started apprehending beggars and over 500 were caught from various areas, chowrangis, shopping and business centres on Ist of Ramazan and deposited them at Edhi Village Super Highway.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
'CDGK providing best possible sports facilities to youths'

'CDGK providing best possible sports facilities to youths'

Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that City Government is constructing 16 stadiums of international standard in various Town to provide sports facilities to the youth and four of them had been completed where flood lights were also provided.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Security action plan put into place

Security action plan put into place

DIG South Ghulam Nabi Memon has prepared a "shopping centres security and anti-dacoity action plan" whereby watch towers will be set-up in shopping centres and all other bazars to curb the activities of criminals and check dacoities and robberies during R
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Free English language course by SWO

Free English language course by SWO

The Students Welfare Organisation (SWO) is initiating free English language course for poor and needy students. This was announced by the president of SWO, Qari Hilal Ahmed, here on Sunday. He asked those desirous of attending the course to get the prescr
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Hot, dry weather forecast for Quetta

Hot, dry weather forecast for Quetta

Regional Met Office has forecast hot and dry weather for the provincial capital and its adjoining areas during the next 24 hours. On Sunday, maximum temperature was recorded as 37 degree celsius while the minimum as 19.5 degree celsius in the valley. Humi
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
The sugar crisis

The sugar crisis

The Minister for Industries and Production Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo announced what is being considered as an inexplicable decision: the ex-mill sugar price of 48 rupees per kg in Sindh and Rs 49.75 in the other three provinces. The actual cost, so allege
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Yet another Muslim League

Yet another Muslim League

The post-Independence Muslim League has split up so often - almost exhausting the letters of the alphabet that have to be added as suffixes to notify the new-borns - that the Q-League dissidents' party-leadership election on Thursday did not make it to th
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
The minus one formula

The minus one formula

Kaira, the Minister for Information, let loose a salvo that surprised many: he revealed the existence of a minus one formula, with the target 'one' being none other than Asif Ali Zardari. This formula will not succeed, he thundered.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Good governance

Good governance

We have seen many write ups on the issue of good governance. Whilst I fully subscribe to the eight laid-down cardinal principles, of IGRD, viz., accountable, transparency, equitable and inclusive, responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency, the rule of
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Raids to nab sugar hoarders

Raids to nab sugar hoarders

The government of Punjab has taken timely steps to unearth the sugar stacked at various godowns by hoarders. A number of them have been arrested. One can see how different mafias in the country operate and to what extent they have the support in the gover
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Honoured nations do not need proofreading

Honoured nations do not need proofreading

Dr Samia Khan, Karachi, referring to a recent Pakistan Railways advertisement appearing in the national press reading "massage of public interest", instead of "message of public interest", wonders if it was a proofreading mistake or the Pakistan Railways
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
ROVER'S DIARY: Jaswant Singh's 'Jasarat'

ROVER'S DIARY: Jaswant Singh's 'Jasarat'

Exuberant Pakistanis celebrating the Jaswant Singh book "Jinnah: India Partition - Independence", are missing some important issues that may arise in the ensuing debate. Though, the book is not available in Pakistan, at present, many comments on the book
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Aitchison College to remain closed till August 30

Aitchison College to remain closed till August 30

Aitchison College will remain closed till August 30 following the instructions of the Chief Minister Punjab, Shahbaz Sharif. According to a college circular, the winter term of the new academic year will commence from August 31. There will be no game duri
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
UHS introduces innovative self-scoring entrance test

UHS introduces innovative self-scoring entrance test

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has introduced a "self scoring entrance test", the first of its kind in Pakistan, for admissions to medical colleges across the province from current academic year.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
Babar hails Saudi support to IDPs

Babar hails Saudi support to IDPs

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan Sunday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the two brother Muslim countries are enjoying stronger religious, cultural and social relations since decades.
Published 24 Aug, 2009 12:00am
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