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Print - 2009-10-05
North Korea's Kim woos China's Wen

North Korea's Kim woos China's Wen

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il made a rare appearance to greet visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, starting a trip that swiftly drew a statement from the North that it was willing to discuss its nuclear weapons. A report from China's Xinhua news agency
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Two policemen among six killed in Lyari shootout

Two policemen among six killed in Lyari shootout

Two policemen and two criminals were among six people killed in a major police operation against Lyari gangsters here on Sunday. The encounter took place when police raided a godown of gangsters at Kalakot. Police recovered arms and arrested three accused
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Nine US soldiers, two Afghan troops killed

Nine US soldiers, two Afghan troops killed

Eight US soldiers and two Afghan troops were killed when suspected Taliban insurgents attacked their outposts in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, while another US soldier was killed in roadside bomb blast in the same region, officials sa
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Greek man arrested for bid to smuggle gun onto a plane

Greek man arrested for bid to smuggle gun onto a plane

Airport Security Force (ASF) officers arrested a Greek man Sunday on accusations he tried to smuggle a handgun hidden in a laptop computer onto a plane. Airport security official Colonel Jamshed Hayat Niazi said the man, identified as Annkhus Sarzio, was
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Greek man arrested for bid to smuggle gun onto a plane

Greek man arrested for bid to smuggle gun onto a plane

Airport Security Force (ASF) officers arrested a Greek man Sunday on accusations he tried to smuggle a handgun hidden in a laptop computer onto a plane. Airport security official Colonel Jamshed Hayat Niazi said the man, identified as Annkhus Sarzio, was
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Two policemen among six killed in Lyari shootout

Two policemen among six killed in Lyari shootout

Two policemen and two criminals were among six people killed in a major police operation against Lyari gangsters here on Sunday. The encounter took place when police raided a godown of gangsters at Kalakot. Police recovered arms and arrested three accused
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
IMF members make little headway on power shift

IMF members make little headway on power shift

Global finance chiefs made little headway on Sunday in overcoming long-standing disagreements over how much power rich nations should cede to major developing countries at the International Monetary Fund.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
IMF members make little headway on power shift

IMF members make little headway on power shift

Global finance chiefs made little headway on Sunday in overcoming long-standing disagreements over how much power rich nations should cede to major developing countries at the International Monetary Fund.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Nine US soldiers, two Afghan troops killed

Nine US soldiers, two Afghan troops killed

Eight US soldiers and two Afghan troops were killed when suspected Taliban insurgents attacked their outposts in eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan, while another US soldier was killed in roadside bomb blast in the same region, officials sa
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
IMF members make little headway on power shift

IMF members make little headway on power shift

Global finance chiefs made little headway on Sunday in overcoming long-standing disagreements over how much power rich nations should cede to major developing countries at the International Monetary Fund.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Greek Socialists projected to win election

Greek Socialists projected to win election

Greece's Socialists have won Sunday's election with enough seats to form a government and oust conservatives who angered voters for failing to tackle graft and the economy, an official projection said.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Israel frees Hamas MP after more than three years

Israel frees Hamas MP after more than three years

Israel on Sunday released a Hamas MP who had been held in prison for more than three years, Palestinian and Israeli officials said. MP Raed al-Amla returned to his home village of Qabalan south of the West Bank city of Nablus after ending a 41-month sente
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Zuma confused over delegating economic policy-making

Zuma confused over delegating economic policy-making

South African President Jacob Zuma is seeking advice on whether giving the economic development ministry more policy-making powers would be illegal, a local newspaper said on Sunday.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Seized North Korean ship allowed to leave India

Seized North Korean ship allowed to leave India

India's navy said Sunday that a Pakistan-bound North Korean ship would be allowed to leave Indian waters after a search of the vessel yielded ``nothing incriminatory,' news reports said. The ship had been detained near Calicut port in south-western India
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Danish defence chief quits over Arabic book uproar

Danish defence chief quits over Arabic book uproar

The head of Denmark's defence forces quit on Sunday after the military was forced to admit its own officers had translated into Arabic a book describing Danish special forces' operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Seized North Korean ship allowed to leave India

Seized North Korean ship allowed to leave India

India's navy said Sunday that a Pakistan-bound North Korean ship would be allowed to leave Indian waters after a search of the vessel yielded ``nothing incriminatory,'' news reports said. The ship had been detained near Calicut port in south-western India
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) to consult stakeholders, especially the provinces, before finalising paddy procurement plan, official sources told Business Recorder.</i
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Danish defence chief quits over Arabic book uproar

Danish defence chief quits over Arabic book uproar

The head of Denmark's defence forces quit on Sunday after the military was forced to admit its own officers had translated into Arabic a book describing Danish special forces' operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) to consult stakeholders, especially the provinces, before finalising paddy procurement plan, official sources told Business Recorder.</i
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

Paddy procurement plan: ECC tells Minfa to consult provinces

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) to consult stakeholders, especially the provinces, before finalising paddy procurement plan, official sources told Business Recorder.</i
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), FBR, has unearthed a unique duty drawback scam as some 15 consignments of salt were cleared as rebate-able items through Pakistan Computerised Customs Clearance System (PaCCS), causing mil
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), FBR, has unearthed a unique duty drawback scam as some 15 consignments of salt were cleared as rebate-able items through Pakistan Computerised Customs Clearance System (PaCCS), causing mil
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

Fake duty drawback claims: DGI&I unearths millions of rupees losses

The Directorate-General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), FBR, has unearthed a unique duty drawback scam as some 15 consignments of salt were cleared as rebate-able items through Pakistan Computerised Customs Clearance System (PaCCS), causing mil
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) has proposed to Pakistan to participate in the proposal to collectively import crude oil and thereby defuse the impact of the expected surge in oil prices in the international market. Sources t
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) has proposed to Pakistan to participate in the proposal to collectively import crude oil and thereby defuse the impact of the expected surge in oil prices in the international market. Sources t
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

Saarc proposes collective import of crude oil

The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) has proposed to Pakistan to participate in the proposal to collectively import crude oil and thereby defuse the impact of the expected surge in oil prices in the international market. Sources t
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Bears dominated on the money market during the week ended on October 3, 2009 as rising demand for dollars made the rupee unable to stand firm against greenback. On the interbank market, the rupee shed 19 paisa versus US currency. On the open market, the r
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR revises quarterly collection targets

FBR revises quarterly collection targets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the quarterly revenue collection targets for 2009-10 to ensure Rs 1380 billion collection by the end of the fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the revenue collection targ
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

THE RUPEE: bearish sentiment

Bears dominated on the money market during the week ended on October 3, 2009 as rising demand for dollars made the rupee unable to stand firm against greenback. On the interbank market, the rupee shed 19 paisa versus US currency. On the open market, the r
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR revises quarterly collection targets

FBR revises quarterly collection targets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the quarterly revenue collection targets for 2009-10 to ensure Rs 1380 billion collection by the end of the fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the revenue collection targ
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR revises quarterly collection targets

FBR revises quarterly collection targets

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the quarterly revenue collection targets for 2009-10 to ensure Rs 1380 billion collection by the end of the fiscal year. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the revenue collection targ
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Stock market remains bearish

Stock market remains bearish

Bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market during the week ended on October 3, 2009 and KSE 100 index lost 209.10 points, closimg at 9,455.15 points. "The investors opted profit taking due to unproductive Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP)
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Stock market remains bearish

Stock market remains bearish

Bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market during the week ended on October 3, 2009 and KSE 100 index lost 209.10 points, closimg at 9,455.15 points. "The investors opted profit taking due to unproductive Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP)
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Stock market remains bearish

Stock market remains bearish

Bearish trend was witnessed at the Karachi share market during the week ended on October 3, 2009 and KSE 100 index lost 209.10 points, closimg at 9,455.15 points. "The investors opted profit taking due to unproductive Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP)
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Berlusconi's Fininvest ordered to pay damages of 750 million euro

Berlusconi's Fininvest ordered to pay damages of 750 million euro

Fininvest, the conglomerate controlled by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, was ordered by a Milan civil court to pay 750 million euros (1.1 billion dollars) in damages to rival CIR, the daily Corriere della Sera reported Sunday.The case stems bac
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Zimbabwe's economy to grow 6-7 percent in 2009'

'Zimbabwe's economy to grow 6-7 percent in 2009'

Zimbabwe will grow by 6 to 7 percent in 2009 and capacity utilisation, revenue collection and foreign investment will rise, but it still faces total debt of $5.7 billion, its finance minister said on Sunday. The International Monetary Fund this month fore
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UK's Conservatives to set out spending cut plans

UK's Conservatives to set out spending cut plans

Britain's opposition Conservatives said on Sunday they will set out plans this week for reducing the country's gaping budget deficit and unveil a "massive" programme to cut unemployment. The Conservatives, well ahead of the ruling Labour Party in the poll
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Kuwaiti investor appoints restructuring chief

Kuwaiti investor appoints restructuring chief

The Kuwait Islamic investment firm that owns half of British luxury car maker Aston Martin says it has appointed a chief officer to restructure its debts. The Investment Dar said in an announcement Sunday, the new manager, Mike Grant, brings to the compan
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Canada sees persistent US dollar weakness

Canada sees persistent US dollar weakness

Canada's finance minister said on Sunday he accepts that the US dollar will remain weak for some time and considers Canada's rising currency has stabilised, removing for now any need for intervention. The Bank of Canada's warnings on the dangers of a risi
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

Indias regulatory body for GM crops, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has approved export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan. Hindustan Times reported that the GEAC working under the environment and Forest Ministry, gave permission to top
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

Indias regulatory body for GM crops, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has approved export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan. Hindustan Times reported that the GEAC working under the environment and Forest Ministry, gave permission to top
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

India approves export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan

Indias regulatory body for GM crops, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) has approved export of Bt cotton seeds to Pakistan. Hindustan Times reported that the GEAC working under the environment and Forest Ministry, gave permission to top
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
MCB Bank to introduce some new products soon: Bajwa

MCB Bank to introduce some new products soon: Bajwa

The MCB Bank President, Atif Aslam Bajwa, has said, "Despite present economic crisis and rising trade deficit, purchase of 20 percent share by Maybank has brought $ 900 million in the country and Maybank and other banking experts will also help MCB in imp
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
IAEA to inspect Iran's Qom site on October 25

IAEA to inspect Iran's Qom site on October 25

UN experts will inspect Iran's newly disclosed uranium enrichment plant on October 25, the IAEA nuclear agency chief said on Sunday, praising a shift "from conspiracy to co-operation" in Tehran's dealings with the West. The underground nuclear fuel facili
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Tax amnesty schemes encourage evasion, corrupt practices'

'Tax amnesty schemes encourage evasion, corrupt practices'

Pakistan has launched amnesty schemes, after every four to five years, for legalisation of undisclosed assets, stocks and undeclared income, on payment of tax ranging from 2 percent to 10 percent. Tax experts told Business Recorder on Saturday that
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Floods kill 200 in southern India, hit thousands

Floods kill 200 in southern India, hit thousands

Floods triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 200 people in the past five days in southern India, destroyed standing crops and left tens of thousands of people homeless, officials said on Sunday. At least 167 people have been killed in Karnataka st
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Former Japanese finance minister found dead

Former Japanese finance minister found dead

Former Japanese finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa, who resigned his key post after being forced to deny he was drunk at a G7 news conference in February, has died, Tokyo police said on Sunday. Authorities were trying to determine the cause of the 56-year-
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Focus on Czech leader after Irish back EU treaty

Focus on Czech leader after Irish back EU treaty

Czech President Vaclav Klaus faced growing pressure on Sunday to ratify the European Union's Lisbon reform treaty after Ireland's overwhelming approval of the charter revived plans to give the EU more global influence.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
National livestock, dairy development policy on the cards

National livestock, dairy development policy on the cards

Federal Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development Mir Hammyun Aziz Kurd has disclosed that the government is formulating a National Livestock and Dairy Development Policy for development of livestock, fisheries and dairy sectors.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Qaim receives Pakistanis released from Saudi Arabia

Qaim receives Pakistanis released from Saudi Arabia

Five Pakistanis released from detention in Saudi Arabia from fake narcotics smuggling case arrived here from Islamabad by a special plane in late hours on late Saturday night. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Deputy Convenor MQM Rabita Committee,
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Rice, cotton and sugarcane crops facing water shortage

Rice, cotton and sugarcane crops facing water shortage

Rice, cotton, sugarcane and other kharif crops are facing 50 percent shortage of water at a critical stage of their maturity as water flows in the four live rivers have to come down to the winter level in the months of September/October, Consultant, Punja
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Three commanders among nine terrorists killed

Three commanders among nine terrorists killed

Security forces have killed nine hardcore terrorists including three most wanted commanders during the ongoing 'Operation Rah-e-Raast' in Swat and other parts of Malakand Division while 20 terrorists were arrested and 26 voluntarily surrendered.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q was not part of NRO deal: Shujaat

PML-Q was not part of NRO deal: Shujaat

President Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said PML-Q has nothing to do with National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), saying the NRO deal was reached between Pervez Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto and PML-Q was not part of the de
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Government to provide housing to working classes: Zardari

Government to provide housing to working classes: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said present democratic government has launched a massive scheme to provide housing, particularly to the low income and working classes. In his message on the World Habitat Day falling on October 5 (today), he said, "The day
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
BISP a unique initiative of poverty alleviation: Farzana

BISP a unique initiative of poverty alleviation: Farzana

Federal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja has termed the BISP as Asia's unique initiative for poverty alleviation, saying the programme has received international appreciation due to its significance and transpa
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Five killed, seven injured in road accident

Five killed, seven injured in road accident

Five persons were killed and seven others sustained injuries in a head-on-collision between a wagon and a truck near Rajana-Pir Mahal road by-pass on Sunday. According to hospital sources, a wagon (RP-5388) was going to Pir Mahal from Rajana when it colli
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Core committee of MQM, PPP, PML-F meet

Core committee of MQM, PPP, PML-F meet

A meeting of the Core Committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) held at Sindh CM's House here, on Sunday.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Economy back on track, really?

Economy back on track, really?

There seems to be a growing euphoria about improved macroeconomic indicators, higher corporate earnings and healthier banking sector balance sheets in the last quarter. But the consolidated balance sheet of commercial banks is revealing a different pictur
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
ATRL disappointed but the worse may be over

ATRL disappointed but the worse may be over

Attock Refinery's recently announced operating results for a fiscal year 2009 are a major disappointment. The firm posted a staggering 83pc decline in net earnings as its operations took a series of hits - from falling global crude oil prices to rising in
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Infrastructure development: Public-Private Partnership can help

Infrastructure development: Public-Private Partnership can help

Talks of public-private partnership are in vogue in the government circles. And it should be. In the absence of both adequate funds and the capacity to focus on economic growth, it is in the country's interest to make an efficient use of the private secto
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Exhibition of handicrafts by disabled persons concludes

Exhibition of handicrafts by disabled persons concludes

A two-day exhibition of Handicrafts by disabled persons concluded here on Sunday at Sachet-Pakistan's Shop for a Cause. The exhibition was arranged to promote the work of disadvantaged community through out the country.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
MQM plans to organise biggest workers convention in Punjab

MQM plans to organise biggest workers convention in Punjab

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Punjab, has planned to organise the biggest workers convention in the Punjab province's history. Ghulam Ali Bukhari, a local leader of MQM revealed on Sunday that the MQM chief, Altaf Hussain has advised to organise a b
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'Government responsible for increasing power tariff'

'Government responsible for increasing power tariff'

The government, instead of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), should be held responsible for increasing power tariff and it could have been avoided, some official sources privy to IMF claimed. The sources said that the heavy line losses were the major
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Honest porter returns 0.1 million riyals to owner

Honest porter returns 0.1 million riyals to owner

An honest porter found 0.1 million Saudi riyals from a trolley basket at Karachi airport and returned the amount to the owner. Civil Aviation Authority porter Kaleem Ullah, during his duty hours at about 0200 hours on Sunday, found 100000 Saudi Riyals equ
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Shujaat terms Kerry-Lugar bill a 'Carry-looter bill'

Shujaat terms Kerry-Lugar bill a 'Carry-looter bill'

Chief, Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain here, on Sunday, sternly criticised the Kerry-Lugar bill and termed it against the interests of nation and country.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
100 lower grade employees of ZTBL promoted

100 lower grade employees of ZTBL promoted

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has promoted 100 lower grade employees, including senior assistants, lab technician and typists. These employees had been awaiting their departmental promotions for the last 14 years. All the promotions would be effecti
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Nadra introduces CNIC verification through SMS

Nadra introduces CNIC verification through SMS

The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has introduced new and useful service of Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)'s verification on Short Message Service (SMS) to 7000. Now the person doesn't need to visit Nadra offices or its K
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Hurriyat leader calls for protest against child's murder

Hurriyat leader calls for protest against child's murder

Senior Kashmiri Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Gilani on Sunday called for peaceful protests against the brutal act of Indian police of killing a student of 6th class, in Baramulla. Syed Ali Gilani, in a statement issued in occupied Srinagar, termed the killin
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
'World Habitat Day' being observed today

'World Habitat Day' being observed today

The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October every year as 'World Habitat Day'. The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its col
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Public sector urged to improve delivery system

Public sector urged to improve delivery system

Provincial Minister for Finance, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said that public sector should work for the betterment of the people and the sector should upgrade its service delivery system. He stressed the need to stop the sluggishness in the public sector dep
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Four Kapco turbines shut down for maintenance

Four Kapco turbines shut down for maintenance

Four gas turbine of Kot Addu Power Company (Kapco) have been shut down for necessary maintenance work. Six out of the 10 turbines of the company are working, which are generating only 740MW electricity. The turbine No 4, 5, 13 and 14 have been shut down f
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pesco clarification about Loadshedding

Pesco clarification about Loadshedding

In the recent past towers of 500 KV Sheikh Muhammadi Transmission Line were blown up by miscreants in sabotage activities which resultantly disrupted power supply to different areas in NWFP and additional load shedding was carried out in the province.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Teacher's standard mainstay of education policy: Bijarani

Teacher's standard mainstay of education policy: Bijarani

Federal Minister for Education Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani has said the government is working on a number of policy actions to improve teacher quality and raise their social and economic status. He stated this during an exclusive talk with APP in connection w
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
National Assembly Speaker for enhancing dignity of teachers in society

National Assembly Speaker for enhancing dignity of teachers in society

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker has urged the nation to pledge for enhancing the respect and dignity of teachers in the society as ordained by the religious, social and cultural values. She said, "we should take all measures to restore dignity, honour and respe
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Over Rs three billion being spent under PDP

Over Rs three billion being spent under PDP

Under Punjab Development Programme (PDP), the provincial government is spending more than Rs 3 billion during the current fiscal year for the construction of farm-to-market roads and to upgrade health, water and sanitation facilities and also provision of
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UN World Teachers' Day today

UN World Teachers' Day today

The United Nations' (UN) World Teachers' Day is observed on October 05 each year across the globe including Pakistan to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society. The emphasis this year is on developing teacher policies, the only
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Elimination of terrorism top priority: minister

Elimination of terrorism top priority: minister

Federal Population Welfare Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the government is striving for protecting ideological and geographical fronts as well as weeding out of the menace of terrorism from the country.
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
ICCI calls for release of traders from police custody

ICCI calls for release of traders from police custody

A delegation comprising traders from different markets of the federal capital in an emergent meeting at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) strongly protested against the non-release of trade leaders despite assurances by Interior Minister
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
JKLF delegation held

JKLF delegation held

Police arrested the chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik, along with his supporters on Srinagar-Varmul highway. "Police intercepted the JKLF delegation near Mirgund. They arrested Malik, the vice-chairman, Bashir
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Ukraine defence delegation arriving for talks on cooperation

Ukraine defence delegation arriving for talks on cooperation

A thirteen-member Ukrainian defence delegation, led by deputy defence minister Oleksandr Pinskiy, would arrive in Pakistan tomorrow. The delegation will participate in first meeting of Ukraine-Pakistan commission on co-operation in military and defence pr
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Chicken prices reach record high in Multan

Chicken prices reach record high in Multan

Chicken is being sold at the rate of Rs 215 to 220 per kilogram in Multan. According to well-placed sources in the market, it is the record increase in the price of chicken in Southern Punjab. The city district administration is witnessing the drama of re
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Prolonged hot weather may jeopardise cotton production prospects

Prolonged hot weather may jeopardise cotton production prospects

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) announced the periodical cotton arrival report up to the month of September,09. According to this report, seed-cotton equivalent of 1.787 million running bales arrived in ginneries during the month of this S
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Prolonged hot weather may jeopardise cotton production prospects

Prolonged hot weather may jeopardise cotton production prospects

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association (PCGA) announced the periodical cotton arrival report up to the month of September,09. According to this report, seed-cotton equivalent of 1.787 million running bales arrived in ginneries during the month of this S
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Commodities buying undergoes fluctuations sans big change in prices

Commodities buying undergoes fluctuations sans big change in prices

Early trading on the commodity wholesale markets was marginally low but with the passage of time it picked up and attracted retailers to buy their immediate needs. On Monday markets witnessed some changes in barley, til, and jute goods and hessian, masoor
Published 05 Oct, 2009 12:00am
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