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Print - 2009-09-24
Fast bowlers lead Pakistan to victory

Fast bowlers lead Pakistan to victory

Fast bowlers Mohammad Aamer and Umar Gul shared six wickets as Pakistan beat West Indies by five wickets in their Champions Trophy Group A match at the Wanderers on Wednesday. West Indies, fielding a weakened lineup in the tournament despite their leading
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
New Japan Prime Minister offers Obama help on Afghanistan

New Japan Prime Minister offers Obama help on Afghanistan

Japan's new left-leaning Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama on Wednesday told President Barack Obama he would look for ways to support Afghanistan, holding out an olive branch in their first meeting. Obama also sought to start his relationship with Hatoyama on
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Blackwater doesn't exist in Pakistan: Malik

Blackwater doesn't exist in Pakistan: Malik

Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik has denied the existence of Blackwater World-wide, an American Security contractor, in Pakistan saying that Blackwater is not engaged in any sort of activity in Pakistan. "No official or private foreign company
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Drug case: Saudis release five Pakistanis

Drug case: Saudis release five Pakistanis

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that the Saudi government has released five Pakistanis implicated in a drug smuggling case and they would return to Pakistan in a few days. "A three-member special team of FIA would leave for Saudi Arabi
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Drug case: Saudis release five Pakistanis

Drug case: Saudis release five Pakistanis

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that the Saudi government has released five Pakistanis implicated in a drug smuggling case and they would return to Pakistan in a few days. "A three-member special team of FIA would leave for Saudi Arabi
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Blackwater doesn't exist in Pakistan: Malik

Blackwater doesn't exist in Pakistan: Malik

Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik has denied the existence of Blackwater World-wide, an American Security contractor, in Pakistan saying that Blackwater is not engaged in any sort of activity in Pakistan. "No official or private foreign company
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Six killed over cellphone calls

Six killed over cellphone calls

At least six people, including two women, were killed in Sarobi Bandai village on Wednesday after neighbours clashed over annoying cell-phone calls, police said. The gunfight took place following a heated argument between the two groups in the Sarobi Band
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Four Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Four Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Four Indian soldiers and five freedom fighters have been killed in fresh clashes in held Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. Three separate clashes occurred in the northern districts of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora, a police spokesman said, adding that
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Six killed over cellphone calls

Six killed over cellphone calls

At least six people, including two women, were killed in Sarobi Bandai village on Wednesday after neighbours clashed over annoying cell-phone calls, police said. The gunfight took place following a heated argument between the two groups in the Sarobi Band
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Four Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Four Indian soldiers killed in IoK

Four Indian soldiers and five freedom fighters have been killed in fresh clashes in held Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. Three separate clashes occurred in the northern districts of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora, a police spokesman said, adding that
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Due to non-materialisation of the government guarantee of Rs 1 billion issued by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, the Textile City project is in the doldrums. Sources in the Ministry of Textile told Business Recorder on We
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Due to non-materialisation of the government guarantee of Rs 1 billion issued by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, the Textile City project is in the doldrums. Sources in the Ministry of Textile told Business Recorder on We
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Textile City project fails to take off due to paucity of funds

Due to non-materialisation of the government guarantee of Rs 1 billion issued by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, the Textile City project is in the doldrums. Sources in the Ministry of Textile told Business Recorder on We
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bilour assails Mufti Munib

Bilour assails Mufti Munib

The Awami National Party (ANP) in NWFP and Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (CRHC) has entered into open confrontation on the issue of the moon sighting and celebration of Eidul Fitr. ANP, which is also coalition partner in PPP led federal government of Pri
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Bilour assails Mufti Munib

Bilour assails Mufti Munib

The Awami National Party (ANP) in NWFP and Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (CRHC) has entered into open confrontation on the issue of the moon sighting and celebration of Eidul Fitr. ANP, which is also coalition partner in PPP led federal government of Pri
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Afghan strategy: US lawmakers to hear Musharraf

Afghan strategy: US lawmakers to hear Musharraf

Former president Pervez Musharraf will meet privately with US lawmakers on September 29 to discuss the changing US strategy for fighting the war in Afghanistan, according to an email obtained by AFP Wednesday. Representative Steve Buyer, the top Republica
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Afghan strategy: US lawmakers to hear Musharraf

Afghan strategy: US lawmakers to hear Musharraf

Former president Pervez Musharraf will meet privately with US lawmakers on September 29 to discuss the changing US strategy for fighting the war in Afghanistan, according to an email obtained by AFP Wednesday. Representative Steve Buyer, the top Republica
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Secretary has reportedly expressed dismay in a letter to the Presidency for not seeking support from Richard Holbrooke, US Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, on vital water sector projects, sources tol
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Secretary has reportedly expressed dismay in a letter to the Presidency for not seeking support from Richard Holbrooke, US Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, on vital water sector projects, sources tol
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Major water projects: Wapda dismayed at not seeking US aid

Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Secretary has reportedly expressed dismay in a letter to the Presidency for not seeking support from Richard Holbrooke, US Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, on vital water sector projects, sources tol
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clinton to help secure investments

Clinton to help secure investments

Former US President Bill Clinton on Monday promised to help Pakistan in securing much-needed foreign investments that would create opportunities for the country's economic growth and well-being of its people. The former US president, who heads the Clinton
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clinton to help secure investments

Clinton to help secure investments

Former US President Bill Clinton on Monday promised to help Pakistan in securing much-needed foreign investments that would create opportunities for the country's economic growth and well-being of its people. The former US president, who heads the Clinton
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Clinton to help secure investments

Clinton to help secure investments

Former US President Bill Clinton on Monday promised to help Pakistan in securing much-needed foreign investments that would create opportunities for the country''s economic growth and well-being of its people. The former US president, who heads the Clinto
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

The Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository Computer System' (STARR) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fraudulent sales tax refunds to the tune of Rs 4.7 billion in the past, pointing towards third-party audit of the system to check the authe
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

The Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository Computer System' (STARR) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fraudulent sales tax refunds to the tune of Rs 4.7 billion in the past, pointing towards third-party audit of the system to check the authe
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

STARR issued Rs 4.7 billion fraudulent ST refunds

The Sales Tax Automated Refund Repository Computer System'' (STARR) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued fraudulent sales tax refunds to the tune of Rs 4.7 billion in the past, pointing towards third-party audit of the system to check the auth
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will issue the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the next two months on September 29 with expectations of one percent cut in CRR, and no change in the key policy rate, due to liquidity shortage and some rise in monthly i
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will issue the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the next two months on September 29 with expectations of one percent cut in CRR, and no change in the key policy rate, due to liquidity shortage and some rise in monthly i
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

SBP likely to cut CRR by one percent: Monetary Policy on September 29

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will issue the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the next two months on September 29 with expectations of one percent cut in CRR, and no change in the key policy rate, due to liquidity shortage and some rise in monthly i
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

The Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started mapping of industrial estates, export processing zones, posh commercial areas, business plazas and leading markets to bring retailers, wholesalers, distributors and exporters int
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

The Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started mapping of industrial estates, export processing zones, posh commercial areas, business plazas and leading markets to bring retailers, wholesalers, distributors and exporters int
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

LTUs, RTOs start mapping of industrial estates, markets

The Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs) have started mapping of industrial estates, export processing zones, posh commercial areas, business plazas and leading markets to bring retailers, wholesalers, distributors and exporters int
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

American Congress has approved aid amounting to $2.376 billion for Pakistan. According to a private TV channel this aid amount was meant for the fiscal year 2008-09, while the US government has also presented an aid bill for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

American Congress has approved aid amounting to $2.376 billion for Pakistan. According to a private TV channel this aid amount was meant for the fiscal year 2008-09, while the US government has also presented an aid bill for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

US Congress approves $2.376 billion aid

American Congress has approved aid amounting to $2.376 billion for Pakistan. According to a private TV channel this aid amount was meant for the fiscal year 2008-09, while the US government has also presented an aid bill for Pakistan for the fiscal year 2
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

The Petroleum Ministry is working out a mechanism to automatically adjust the margin loss of new entrants in Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) and sought recommendations from OMCs in this regard. At present, all OMCs follo
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

The Petroleum Ministry is working out a mechanism to automatically adjust the margin loss of new entrants in Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) and sought recommendations from OMCs in this regard. At present, all OMCs follo
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

New OMC entrants: MoP working out mechanism to adjust margin loss on HSD

The Petroleum Ministry is working out a mechanism to automatically adjust the margin loss of new entrants in Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) and sought recommendations from OMCs in this regard. At present, all OMCs follo
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
French consumer spending shows surprise fall

French consumer spending shows surprise fall

French consumer spending fell in August, dashing expectations of a rise and raising questions over the robustness of a nascent economic recovery as shoppers cut back on new clothes, shoes and cars. Consumer spending fell 1.0 percent month-on-month in Augu
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Irish unemployment at 13-year high

Irish unemployment at 13-year high

Ireland's unemployment rate rose to a 13-year high of 12 percent in the second quarter and would have risen higher without the safety valve of sharply stronger emigration, data showed on Tuesday. Improving indicators from consumer prices to retail sales h
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Swat cinema reopens after three years

Swat cinema reopens after three years

Much to the delight of young and old alike, a cinema house has started showing movies in Swat after a gap of three long years. The advent of the Taliban meant that slowly but surely enough music and the arts were banished forever in the green valley. But
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Swat cinema reopens after three years

Swat cinema reopens after three years

Much to the delight of young and old alike, a cinema house has started showing movies in Swat after a gap of three long years. The advent of the Taliban meant that slowly but surely enough music and the arts were banished forever in the green valley. But
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Gilani, Shahbaz discuss political situation

Gilani, Shahbaz discuss political situation

Chief Minister Punjab, Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at his Lahore residence and extended Eid greetings. Overall political situation in the country and matters related to army operation in Malakand and the
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister exchanges Eid greetings with political leaders

Prime Minister exchanges Eid greetings with political leaders

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday telephoned leaders of various political parties and exchanged Eid greetings with them. He made telephone calls to PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Governor NWFP Owai
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
US investing in Pakistan's education, health sectors: Obama

US investing in Pakistan's education, health sectors: Obama

Highlighting the value of partnerships in pulling people out of turmoil through their socio-economic development, President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the United States is investing in education, health and welfare of the Pakistani and Afghan people.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Global community applauds Swat operation: Haqqani

Global community applauds Swat operation: Haqqani

Global community has greatly appreciated the successful operation against the militants in Swat and adjoining regions by the present elected government, expressing a strong economic and political support for the democratic Pakistan, said Islamabad's envoy
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Qureshi renews call for transfer of drone technology

Qureshi renews call for transfer of drone technology

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has once again renewed Islamabad call for transfer of sophisticated American drone technology to help Pakistan take out militants along the Afghan border.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to grant exemption from 16 percent general sales tax (GST) on inputs of all pharmaceutical products to ensure uniformity in medicine prices across the country by reducing cost of production. Drug manufacturers
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to grant exemption from 16 percent general sales tax (GST) on inputs of all pharmaceutical products to ensure uniformity in medicine prices across the country by reducing cost of production. Drug manufacturers
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

FBR may exempt inputs for pharmaceutical products from GST

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is likely to grant exemption from 16 percent general sales tax (GST) on inputs of all pharmaceutical products to ensure uniformity in medicine prices across the country by reducing cost of production. Drug manufacturers
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
CJP directs authorities to release eight prisoners from Adyala jail

CJP directs authorities to release eight prisoners from Adyala jail

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry visited Adyala jail and spent about five hours of the Eid Day with the prisoners to redress their grievances and issued directions to release eight prisoners who were detained in petty offences.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Process of provision of relief to people will continue: Shahbaz

Process of provision of relief to people will continue: Shahbaz

Speaker Punjab Assembly, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on Wednesday and congratulated him on the success of the programme for the provision of Sasta atta, sugar and other essential items to the poor and i
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'Outlaws to be dealt with an iron hand'

'Outlaws to be dealt with an iron hand'

Punjab Education, Transport and Excise and Taxation Minister, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, has said that outlaws and miscreants would not be tolerated in the province, every law-breaker would be dealt with iron hands so that the security of public life a
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sindh asks Minfa to take action against corrupt officials of Passco

Sindh asks Minfa to take action against corrupt officials of Passco

The Sindh government has submitted an inquiry report to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa), confirming that the Pakistan Storages and Supply Corporation (Passco) had purchased rain-hit paddy crop from middlemen, instead of growers, it is learnt.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Kaira welcomes constructive criticism from media

Kaira welcomes constructive criticism from media

Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira on Monday said constructive criticism from the media would help the government in improving its performance. Talking to a private TV channel, he urged media to play a positive and neutral role.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Naheed wants facts behind Benazir Bhutto murder be disclosed

Naheed wants facts behind Benazir Bhutto murder be disclosed

Former political secretary to Benazir Bhutto Naheed Khan has said that the assassination of Benazir Bhutto was utmost tragedy of world history and the facts behind her murder should be exposed to all. She was talking to newsmen here at public gathering, h
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Two die in clash after traffic accident

Two die in clash after traffic accident

Two people were killed while seven wounded during a clash between two rival groups following a traffic accident which injured three teenage motorcycle riders near Cattle Colony, Landhi on Tuesday, police and ambulance services said. The injured were taken
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan invites UNWTO chief

Pakistan invites UNWTO chief

Ministry of Tourism has invited United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Chief Francesco Frangialli to visit Pakistan.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Sindh ministers visit graves of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto

Sindh ministers visit graves of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto

Sindh Minister for Works and Services Manzoor Ahmed Wassan and Sindh Minister for Prisons Haji Muzaffar Hussain Shujara, on Tuesday, the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr, visited the grave of assassinated PPP Chairperson Benazir Bhutto at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh. The
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hoti exchanges Eid greetings with people in Mardan

Hoti exchanges Eid greetings with people in Mardan

Chief Minister NWFP, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Monday spent a busy day exchanging Eid greetings with politicians, parliament members, provincial ministers, ANP and other party workers and elite of the area in his residence at native village in Mardan.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Eid celebrated with zeal and fervour

Eid celebrated with zeal and fervour

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated all-over the country, including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with great religious zeal, fervour and festivity, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan. Big Eid congregations were held all over the country. Spec
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
People throng to recreational spots

People throng to recreational spots

People in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad continued thronging to popular recreational spots during the Eid days to enjoy one of the greatest Islamic festivals. The main destinations included Rawal Lake View Park, Rawal Dam, Fatima Jinnah Park,
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
ITP impounds 20 motorcycles for rash driving

ITP impounds 20 motorcycles for rash driving

Special squads of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) constituted to curb one-wheeling and racing on the main roads of the Capital remained very much successful against rash drivers on the eve of Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr and impounded around 20 motorcycles,
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
High urea subsidy to cost billions to the exchequer

High urea subsidy to cost billions to the exchequer

News that ECC has allowed private importers to purchase 400,000 tons of urea is a matter of routine event for those following the farming sector, but it may well be of particular interest to Mr Khalid Mirza. This is because contrary to the justification p
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
JSCL's books drenched in red, but recovery seen ahead

JSCL's books drenched in red, but recovery seen ahead

Jehangir Siddiqui & Company lost Rs 14.4 billion in FY09. Compared with robust earnings of Rs 17.2 billion the year before, this is a huge blow; yet, it seems the worst will soon be over for the firm with equity market gradually reviving on the back of im
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
OGDC: discovering the future

OGDC: discovering the future

All that investment in seismic surveys during the last two years and a record high $750 million capex plan for FY10 has finally started to pay dividends for OGDC. The country's largest energy E&P firm has had a great start so far this year, with the lates
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Mushahid meets Rind in Dubai

Mushahid meets Rind in Dubai

Pakistan Muslim League (PML) Secretary General Mushahid Hussain on Wednesday had a special meeting with PML Senior Vice President Sardar Yar Mohammed Rind, who is also the Leader of Opposition in the Balochistan Assembly. The meeting was held in Dubai dur
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hi-technology facility lowers Eid cards sale

Hi-technology facility lowers Eid cards sale

Eid cards sale normally starts picking up across the country from the middle of Ramazan, but the availability of the latest technology getting increasingly in vogue, the sale of Eid cards in the past few years has significantly decreased.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Ali Gilani warns of a demographic change in IHK

Ali Gilani warns of a demographic change in IHK

Senior Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has warned that India is working on a plan to settle non-Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir to change the demography of the territory. According to Kashmir Media Service, the senior leader appealed to the intern
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour in Sialkot

Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious fervour in Sialkot

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated with usual enthusiasm and religious fervour in Daska, Pasrur, Zafarwal, Sambrial and Ugoki areas of Sialkot district on Monday. The Eidul Fitr prayers were offered at different mosques and open places in the city and other parts
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Karachi University Eid Milan today

Karachi University Eid Milan today

Eid Milan party at the University of Karachi will be held on September 24 at 11 am, at the Staff Club here. This was announced by varsity registrar in a statement issued on Wednesday. Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqi is expected to
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
HEC's directions hailed

HEC's directions hailed

The recently issued directions by the Higher Education Department of Punjab regarding punctuality in public sector colleges have been welcomed by the academic circles of Southern Punjab who have been expressing concerns over the dereliction of the said te
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
CoAS visits field formations in Fata, Dera Ismail Khan

CoAS visits field formations in Fata, Dera Ismail Khan

The Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Wednesday visited field formations deployed in Fata and D I Khan. This daylong trip included visits to Wana and Tank. This visit on third day of Eid-ul-Fitr was in line with the rich military traditio
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
US General warns of Indian influence in Afghanistan

US General warns of Indian influence in Afghanistan

Top US Commander General Stanley McChrystal has warned against the destabilising effects of increasing 'Indian influence' in Afghanistan, saying it could further escalate tension in the region of high-stake importance to the United States.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Government employees enjoying eight days off!

Government employees enjoying eight days off!

Most of the government employees are enjoying eight holidays on Eid this year, as those residing in different parts of the country have obtained three-day leave in advance for September 24, 25 & 26. Like the past, the government employees have taken advan
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
GOC Northern Areas visits Siachen, Baltoro

GOC Northern Areas visits Siachen, Baltoro

General Officer Commanding Northern Areas, Major General Muzammil Hussain has visited Siachen and Baltoro sectors to celebrate Eid with the troops deployed at the forward locations. He magnified the dedication and professionalism of the troops, deployed o
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Armed forces celebrate Eid with traditional zeal

Armed forces celebrate Eid with traditional zeal

Armed Forces alongside the nation on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with traditional zeal and fervour. Large Eid congregations were held in garrison mosques where senior serving and retired military officers offered Eid prayers with troops and prayed for t
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed's movement restricted

Hafiz Saeed's movement restricted

The government has restricted the movement of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of banned organisation, Jamaatud Dawa, his spokesman Yahya Mujahid said on Monday. Mujahid told NNI that Hafiz Saeed was not allowed to lead Eid-ul-Fitr prayer at Gaddafi Stadium. H
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Dacoits cut lady judge's ear: LHC CJ to conduct hearing today

Dacoits cut lady judge's ear: LHC CJ to conduct hearing today

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Thursday would proceed with a suo motu notice taken against ear-cutting of a lady civil judge by dacoits. Chief Justice had directed District Police Officer (DPO) Sheikhupura and SHO concerned to appear on Thu
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Muslims being targeted in name of war on terror: Jamaat-e-Islami

Muslims being targeted in name of war on terror: Jamaat-e-Islami

Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hassan has said that Muslim Ummah is facing a tough time at the moment as all over the world Muslims are being targeted in the name of war on terrorism. He claimed that world powers had declared that ev
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Thunder showers expected in Lahore in 24 hours

Thunder showers expected in Lahore in 24 hours

The Pakistan Meteorological department, Lahore, predicted on Wednesday that the thundershowers are expected in the next 24 hours and the weather of the city would remain partly cloudy, however, the provincial capital has been under the grip of hot and hum
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
70,000 people visit Lahore Zoo on Eid holidays

70,000 people visit Lahore Zoo on Eid holidays

Around 70,000 people visited the Lahore Zoo on Eid, generating revenue of about Rs 2 million for the Lahore Zoological Gardens administration. The administration earned this revenue under the head of entry fee. Deputy Director Lahore Zoo Mohammad Anwar Ma
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Police officials urged to be vigilant

Police officials urged to be vigilant

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Pervez Rathore has directed the Lahore Police to be well prepared and vigilant to face any kind of untoward situation, which may occur any time, as terrorists and other criminal elements could harm the people a
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q to field its candidate against Nawaz

PML-Q to field its candidate against Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) on Wednesday announced to fully participate in the bye-elections and also to nominate the party candidate against PML-N chief, Mohammad Nawaz Sharif. The PML-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussein said while talking
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Nadra plans to set up swift centres in rural areas

Nadra plans to set up swift centres in rural areas

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has planned to set up swift centres in small cities to facilitate the people of rural areas who have not yet get issued their computerised national identity cards.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'PML-N to take more pro-poor initiatives'

'PML-N to take more pro-poor initiatives'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership was determined to serve the people whole-heartedly in order to resolve their problems and economic hardships, the PML-N senior leader and political advisor to Chief Minister, Mohammad Pervaiz Malik said whil
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Cheema new MS LGH

Cheema new MS LGH

Dr Zia Ullah Cheema, additional Medical Superintendent, Lahore General Hospital (LGH), has assumed charge as Medical Superintendent of the Government Shahdara Hospital. Dr Zia Ullah Cheema has been posted as MS of the Government Shahdara Hospital, Lahore
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Naek offers Eid prayers at Karachi

Naek offers Eid prayers at Karachi

Acting President Farooq H Naek has offered Eid prayers at Bagh-e-Jinnah here on Monday. Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan, City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal were also present on the occasion. Naek exchanged Eid greetings after the prayers with the represen
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Tajikistan keen to supply electricity

Tajikistan keen to supply electricity

Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi spent a busy day at the United Nations on Tuesday, meeting with his counterparts from some European, Central Asian and African countries on advancing bilateral relationships in economic and diplomatic fields.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
'Referendum on renaming of NWFP negating genuine right of Pukhtoons'

'Referendum on renaming of NWFP negating genuine right of Pukhtoons'

The NWFP Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Barrister Arshad Abdullah, has said those who were talking of referendum on the renaming of the province were negating the genuine right of the Pukhtoons. This, he said, while addressing at a reception
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Forces arrest most wanted terrorist commander Qari Amin

Forces arrest most wanted terrorist commander Qari Amin

Security forces have arrested most wanted terrorist commander and a suicide bomber during search operations in different parts of Malakand. Twenty-one terrorists have surrendered along with arms, ammunition and explosive while one tunnel was discovered.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
ZTBL to provide 5,000 tractors to farmers in Punjab

ZTBL to provide 5,000 tractors to farmers in Punjab

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) will deliver 5,000 tractors to the farmers who have been declared successful in draw and for this purpose lists have been sent to 13 zonal offices and local branches all over the Punjab. President ZTBL Chaudhry Muhammad
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Improved domestic security situation vital for higher growth

Improved domestic security situation vital for higher growth

The revival of higher growth is predicated on the continued improvement in the domestic security situation, which is critically important to foster both domestic and foreign investment. And to strengthen private sector participation in the key sectors of
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Naek arrives in Saudi Arabia

Naek arrives in Saudi Arabia

Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naek arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on the invitation of the Khadim-ul-Harmain Sharifain King Abdullah to participate in the inaugural ceremony of the King Abdul Aziz University of Science and Technology (KAAUST). The Chair
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
10 DBs, 22 SBs to hear cases at LHC

10 DBs, 22 SBs to hear cases at LHC

Ten Division Benches (DBs) and 22 Single Benches (SBs) at Lahore High Court (LHC) will start hearing the cases at the Principal Seat in the week commencing September 24 after Eidul Fitr.
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
Farzana plans to enhance BISP beneficiaries number

Farzana plans to enhance BISP beneficiaries number

Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja has expressed her firm resolve to enhance the beneficiaries of BISP from existing 2.2 million to five million this year aimed at providing solace to maximum number of the poor segment of soc
Published 24 Sep, 2009 12:00am
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