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Print - 2009-10-12
Index gains 313.48 points

Index gains 313.48 points

Despite security concerns, the KSE-100 index surged by 313.48 points, or 3.3 percent, during the week ended on October 10, 2009 from 9,455.11 points to 9,768.63 points due to strong interest of foreign investors.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Inhalers may raise risk of asthma

Inhalers may raise risk of asthma

Common asthma reliever drugs taken by millions of children around the world may increase the risk of asthma attacks in some patients with a particular genetic make-up, British scientists said.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Seasonal vaccine provides partial shield against swine flu

Seasonal vaccine provides partial shield against swine flu

A vaccine for run-of-the-mill flu also provides some protection against swine flu, especially the severest forms of the disease, Mexican scientists report on October 07. The authors stress, however, that their study is limited in scale and that they see n
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Antioxidants may raise diabetes risk

Antioxidants may raise diabetes risk

Instead of protecting against diabetes, antioxidants - compounds in foods and supplements that prevent cell damage - may actually increase the chances of getting diabetes, at least in the early stages, Australian researchers said.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Asia-Pacific at risk if climate change ignored

Asia-Pacific at risk if climate change ignored

Asia-Pacific countries face food and energy shortages, worsening poverty and declining crop yields if they ignore climate change, according to reports released by Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Coffee does little to protect the aging brain

Coffee does little to protect the aging brain

Sorry coffee lovers - downing a few cups of coffee throughout the day may spark alertness, but it's unlikely to protect the aging brain from mental decline or dementia, according to researchers from Finland. Some studies have suggested that coffee has a p
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Experts find 'faulty' gene linked to cancers

Experts find 'faulty' gene linked to cancers

British scientists have identified a faulty gene linked to over half of all breast cancer cases, in what they claim is a major breakthrough in fighting the killer disease. The gene is also linked to half of bowel and prostate cancers and one in four ovari
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Huge new ring spotted around Saturn

Huge new ring spotted around Saturn

Scientists have spotted a huge ring around Saturn - the largest planetary ring seen yet in the solar system. The faint ring, made of tiny particles, partly marks the orbit of Saturn's distant moon Phoebe, Anne Verbiscer of the University of Virginia and c
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
NASA to begin massive climate survey of Antarctica

NASA to begin massive climate survey of Antarctica

NASA will begins the most extensive aerial survey of Earth's surface to chart the impact of global warming, with six years of flights over Antarctica to understand the frozen continent's glaciers and ice sheets. The US space agency said the massive aerial
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
France may buy US military drones: report

France may buy US military drones: report

France is considering buying military drones from US company General Atomics to meet an urgent need for unmanned military surveillance aircraft, Le Point magazine reported on its website on Sunday. The option being discussed would see France buy four Pred
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
UN sends first humanitarian aid to Yemen war displaced

UN sends first humanitarian aid to Yemen war displaced

The United Nations sent on Sunday its first shipment of humanitarian aid across the Saudi Arabian border to thousands of Yemenis displaced by war, ending a bureaucratic impasse, officials said. "Yes, finally we were able to get it through," UN High Commis
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Thousands of 'Red Shirts' rally against Thai government: police

Thousands of 'Red Shirts' rally against Thai government: police

Thousands of "Red Shirt" demonstrators loyal to Thailand's fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra gathered in Bangkok Sunday to rally against the currrent government, police said. Crowds of red-clad protesters arrived mid-afternoon in the city's histo
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Russians vote in test for Medvedev's democracy pledge

Russians vote in test for Medvedev's democracy pledge

President Dmitry Medvedev faced a test of his pledge to boost Russian democracy on Sunday when polls opened for 30 million voters in regional elections the opposition says have been rigged. Medvedev has promised to break the near-monopoly of ruling party
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Italy agrees with Berlusconi losing immunity: polls

Italy agrees with Berlusconi losing immunity: polls

Most Italians agree with a court decision to strip Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of immunity from prosecution but only a minority want to cut short his term and hold early elections, according to new polls out on Sunday.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Myanmar builds troops on border: Bangladesh

Myanmar builds troops on border: Bangladesh

Bangladesh said on Sunday it had sent army reinforcements to the border with Myanmar as Yangon was undertaking a military build-up along the 320-km (200-mile) frontier, partly overlooking the Naf river. But talking to reporters in the afternoon, Foreign M
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
30 injured in gruesome train robbery in India

30 injured in gruesome train robbery in India

At least 30 passengers were injured after a gang of armed robbers looted them of their valuables and beat them on a train in India's eastern state of Bihar Sunday, a news report said. Railway officials said around 20 robbers boarded the Janata Express in
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Khosa relieved of Attorney General's office

Khosa relieved of Attorney General's office

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 100 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, the President has relieved Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa from the office of Attorney General with immediate effect, says a notification of
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Khosa relieved of Attorney General's office

Khosa relieved of Attorney General's office

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 100 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, the President has relieved Sardar Muhammad Latif Khan Khosa from the office of Attorney General with immediate effect, says a notification of
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 05 to 10, 2009).

Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (October 11, 2009) and the forecast for Monday (October 12, 2009).

Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Haqqani says parliament to decide US aid bill

Haqqani says parliament to decide US aid bill

Pakistan's ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani said in an interview aired Sunday that the Parliament in Islamabad would take a decision on the recently passed $7.5 billion aid measure, known as Kerry-Lugar bill.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Parliament's stand on Kerry-Lugar bill to be accepted: Kaira

Parliament's stand on Kerry-Lugar bill to be accepted: Kaira

Federal Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said parliament's decision on Kerry-Lugar Bill will be accepted, however the government will not step back in the war against terrorism and that most of government's measures have proved right with the du
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Qureshi leaves for US today

Qureshi leaves for US today

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will leave on Monday for Washington on an abrupt visit to apprise US government of Islamabad's stance besides the reservations of the masses on Kerry-Lugar Bill (KLB), Aaj news reported late Sunday night. On behalf of
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Qureshi leaves for US today

Qureshi leaves for US today

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will leave on Monday for Washington on an abrupt visit to apprise US government of Islamabad's stance besides the reservations of the masses on Kerry-Lugar Bill (KLB), Aaj news reported late Sunday night. On behalf of
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani urged the government of Japan to expedite its contribution of $ one billion pledged at donor conference in Tokyo earlier this year to help Pakistan in implementation of its Malakand strategy of reconstruction and reha
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani urged the government of Japan to expedite its contribution of $ one billion pledged at donor conference in Tokyo earlier this year to help Pakistan in implementation of its Malakand strategy of reconstruction and reha
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Gilani urges Japan to expedite assistance of $1 billion

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani urged the government of Japan to expedite its contribution of $ one billion pledged at donor conference in Tokyo earlier this year to help Pakistan in implementation of its Malakand strategy of reconstruction and reha
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Bloody siege at GHQ ends: 20 dead; 39 hostages released

Bloody siege at GHQ ends: 20 dead; 39 hostages released

The commandos of Special Services Group (SSG) of Pakistan Army winded up the rescue operation after inflicting another defeat on the terrorists and secured the release of 39 hostages held by them at the Security Office of check-post No 2 of General Headqu
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Bloody siege at GHQ ends: 20 dead; 39 hostages released

Bloody siege at GHQ ends: 20 dead; 39 hostages released

The commandos of Special Services Group (SSG) of Pakistan Army winded up the rescue operation after inflicting another defeat on the terrorists and secured the release of 39 hostages held by them at the Security Office of check-post No 2 of General Headqu
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

The Kissan Board Pakistan has demanded of the government to field Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supplies Corporation (Passco) to buy paddy from the farmers at government support price to stabilise paddy prices and ensure fair return to the growers.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

The Kissan Board Pakistan has demanded of the government to field Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supplies Corporation (Passco) to buy paddy from the farmers at government support price to stabilise paddy prices and ensure fair return to the growers.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

KBP demands procurement of paddy through Passco

The Kissan Board Pakistan has demanded of the government to field Pakistan Agriculture Storage and Supplies Corporation (Passco) to buy paddy from the farmers at government support price to stabilise paddy prices and ensure fair return to the growers.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Chavez says Obama did 'nothing' to deserve Nobel

Chavez says Obama did 'nothing' to deserve Nobel

Venezuela's leader Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that US President Barack Obama had done nothing beyond wishful thinking to earn the Nobel Peace Prize. Chavez, who has mixed praise for Obama personally with criticism of his govt's "imperialist" policies, sai
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Chavez says Obama did 'nothing' to deserve Nobel

Chavez says Obama did 'nothing' to deserve Nobel

Venezuela's leader Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that US President Barack Obama had done nothing beyond wishful thinking to earn the Nobel Peace Prize. Chavez, who has mixed praise for Obama personally with criticism of his govt's "imperialist" policies, sai
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
President commends Army for successful operation

President commends Army for successful operation

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday felicitated the Pakistan Army on successful completion of operation against the terrorists at General Headquarters (GHQ). The President in a message to the Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani said the whol
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Prime Minister calls Kayani, appreciates successful operation

Prime Minister calls Kayani, appreciates successful operation

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday telephoned Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervaz Kiyani and expressed satisfaction over the successful completion of the operation against the terrorists, who had holed up in a check post near the GHQ.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US and Afghan troops kill 16 insurgents: Nato

US and Afghan troops kill 16 insurgents: Nato

Afghan and US forces killed 16 insurgents on Sunday in an operation in the east of the country, also arresting a suspected al Qaeda fighter, Nato and Afghan police said. The overnight operation took place in Kunar province, which borders Pakistan's tribal
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Afghan vote fraud 'significant': UN

Afghan vote fraud 'significant': UN

The UN's special representative to Afghanistan acknowledged on Sunday for the first time that the country's presidential election had been tainted by "significant" and "widespread" fraud. Kai Eide called a media conference to deny allegations made by his
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Afghan vote fraud 'significant': UN

Afghan vote fraud 'significant': UN

The UN's special representative to Afghanistan acknowledged on Sunday for the first time that the country's presidential election had been tainted by "significant" and "widespread" fraud. Kai Eide called a media conference to deny allegations made by his
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 145 paisa loss vesus euro

THE RUPEE: 145 paisa loss vesus euro

The rupee resisted sharp losses against dollar during the week ended on October 10, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee lost 2 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 83.25 and 83.30. On the open market, the rupee rose by 5 paisa for bu
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: 145 paisa loss vesus euro

THE RUPEE: 145 paisa loss vesus euro

The rupee resisted sharp losses against dollar during the week ended on October 10, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee lost 2 paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 83.25 and 83.30. On the open market, the rupee rose by 5 paisa for bu
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring around 100,000 persons per month into the tax net under the countrywide exercise of broadening the tax base. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the F
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring around 100,000 persons per month into the tax net under the countrywide exercise of broadening the tax base. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the F
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

FBR told to bring 0.1 million persons into tax net per month

The Ministry of Finance has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bring around 100,000 persons per month into the tax net under the countrywide exercise of broadening the tax base. Sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday that the F
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Climate-change protesters scale UK Parliament

Climate-change protesters scale UK Parliament

Several dozen environmental activists scaled Britain's Parliament building Sunday to draw attention to climate change. Greenpeace said 55 of its members were atop the building with yellow banners reading ``Change the politics, save the climate.'
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Climate-change protesters scale UK Parliament

Climate-change protesters scale UK Parliament

Several dozen environmental activists scaled Britain's Parliament building Sunday to draw attention to climate change. Greenpeace said 55 of its members were atop the building with yellow banners reading ``Change the politics, save the climate.''
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Index gains 313.48 points

Index gains 313.48 points

Despite security concerns, the KSE-100 index surged by 313.48 points, or 3.3 percent, during the week ended on October 10, 2009 from 9,455.11 points to 9,768.63 points due to strong interest of foreign investors.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Southern Punjab could be militants' next target: analysts

Southern Punjab could be militants' next target: analysts

Fears are growing that country's militant threat may be extending deep into the country, far beyond the Afghan border region. Extremist groups linked with al Qaeda are believed to be making in-roads into Punjab. Abdul Razaq, a villager from south Punjab,
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Cambodian Prime Minister's envoy meets Nawabzada Malik Amad

Cambodian Prime Minister's envoy meets Nawabzada Malik Amad

SOK Sath, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia called on Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Sunday. The Special Envoy is visiting Pakistan to discuss matters of mutual and bilateral interest,
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Shabab-e-Milli launches Road Caravan against US influence

Shabab-e-Milli launches Road Caravan against US influence

Shabab-e-Milli on Sunday launched a "Road Caravan" against increased US influence in the country from Lahore to Islamabad here on Sunday. Addressing the Caravan, Amir Jamat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan urged the government to evolve home-grown policies in
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q inducts 25 new office-bearers

PML-Q inducts 25 new office-bearers

The chief of PML-Q, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has appointed 25 new office bearers, including 14 senior vice presidents, it is revealed through a press release issued here, on Saturday.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Wreaths laid at graves of martyrs on behalf of President

Wreaths laid at graves of martyrs on behalf of President

Floral wreaths were laid on behalf of President Asif Ali Zardari, at the graves of those who were martyred during the operation against terrorists at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, said official sources.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Namaz-e-Janaza of Brigadier Anwar-ul-Haq held

Namaz-e-Janaza of Brigadier Anwar-ul-Haq held

Namaz-e-Janaza of Brigadier Anwar-ul-Haq who embraced Shahadat during terrorists attack on Security Forces Check-post at General Headquarters (GHQ) was held at Army Graveyard Rawalpindi on Sunday.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Attack on GHQ condemned

Attack on GHQ condemned

Religious scholar Inayat Ali Shah, on Sunday, condemned the attack on GHQ in the strongest terms, and said it has further strengthened Pakistan's resolve to wipe out terrorism. "We will extend every help to root out terrorism and terrorists from the count
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
First housing project inaugurated in Turbat

First housing project inaugurated in Turbat

Federal Minister for Housing and Works on Sunday inaugurated first housing project of Pakistan Housing Authority in Turbat under Prime Minister Housing Programme and pledged the government would continue its efforts to provide people cheap and standard re
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Armed forces action lauded

Armed forces action lauded

Federal Minister for Population Welfare, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday paid rich tributes to the brave Pakistan Army personnel, who laid their lives to thwart the terrorist attack on General Headquarters (GHQ). Talking to APP here, the minister lauded secu
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
The future of data service business in Pakistan

The future of data service business in Pakistan

With Dow Jones News Corporation joining hands with ICIL to tap Pakistani market, the heat is on in the data and information services business in the country. Dow's interest comes at a time, when a number of other local players - some with technical assist
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Nothing to cheer about the increase in money supply

Nothing to cheer about the increase in money supply

Thanks to foreign inflows in the form of aid and loans and investment that pumped Rs 125 billion during first 86 days of first quarter, monetary assets which began the year in the red have turned green. . By virtue of this, the foreign exchange reserves a
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Tug of war at KSE as perceptions collide

Tug of war at KSE as perceptions collide

The last seven trade sessions at the Karachi Stock Exchange have been very exciting. Twice the market tried to kiss the psychological barrier of 10,000 points. But both times it failed, limiting the market's rise to 418 points to close at 9768 on Friday -
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Admission date extended

Admission date extended

Director, Centre of Excellence in Arts and Design (CE&AR) of Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) Jamshoro announced that the date of issuance and submission of the admission forms has been extended up to 17th October.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Political and religious parties reject Kerry-Lugar bill

Political and religious parties reject Kerry-Lugar bill

An All Parties Conference of small religious and political parties have rejected the US Kerry Lugar bill and described it as a blatant interference in Pakistan's internal affairs here on Sunday. The conference organised by Tehreek-e-Istiqlal was attended
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Both Pakistan, US have interests in KLB: Salman

Both Pakistan, US have interests in KLB: Salman

Renowned economist and former federal minister Dr Slaman Shah has said that both Pakistan and the United States have interests in the Kerry-Lugar Bill and Pakistan should focus on enhanced economic co-operation and economic development with the US.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Deaf Reach School team visits Sindh University

Deaf Reach School team visits Sindh University

A delegation of students and teachers of Deaf Reach School and Training Centre Hyderabad of Family Educational Services Foundation visited University of Sindh on Friday.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
DCO apprised of PQA's water, power problems

DCO apprised of PQA's water, power problems

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA), operator of the country's second largest seaport and its 12000-acre waste industrial estate, is faced with problems like water shortage and frequent electricity breakdowns that are impacting the business activities in the a
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Altaf felicitates Army on successful operation

Altaf felicitates Army on successful operation

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday felicitated Pakistan Army and COAS General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani on the successful operation against terrorists at General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Malik to attend Interpol Ministerial meeting in Singapore

Malik to attend Interpol Ministerial meeting in Singapore

Federal Minister for interior, Rehman Malik has reached Singapore to attend the 78th Interpol Ministerial meeting that started in Singapore on Sunday and would continue till October 15. The Interior Minister is attending the meeting on the directive of Pr
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan and China to enhance cooperation in trade, defence

Pakistan and China to enhance cooperation in trade, defence

Pakistan and China will explore further opportunities to strengthen their strategic co-operation in various areas including trade, defence and energy sectors during meetings of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with the top Chinese leadership.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
HRCP calls for immediate demilitarisation of Balochistan

HRCP calls for immediate demilitarisation of Balochistan

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) leader Aasma Jhangir called for immediate demilitarisation of Balochistan as saying the first confidence measure to start a political dialogue in the province and warns if corrective actions were not taken immedi
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PML-N Balochistan to mark black day today

PML-N Balochistan to mark black day today

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Balochistan chapter had decided to mark October 12 as 'Black Day' in protest against toppling of an elected government by then General Pervez Musharraf on October 12, 1999.
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
PML-F and PPP reconciliation meeting held

PML-F and PPP reconciliation meeting held

A meeting of the Reconciliation Committee of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), held at Sindh CM House here Sunday. The meeting discussed the ongoing development projects at Sukkur and other administrative affairs
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states will pour $2 billion into a new agricultural fund in coming months to secure food supplies by buying stakes in existing agricultural firms, an executive involved in the fund''s creation said on Sunday. Gulf countries mainly reliant on foo
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states will pour $2 billion into a new agricultural fund in coming months to secure food supplies by buying stakes in existing agricultural firms, an executive involved in the fund's creation said on Sunday. Gulf countries mainly reliant on food
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states to set up $ two billion agriculture fund

Gulf Arab states will pour $2 billion into a new agricultural fund in coming months to secure food supplies by buying stakes in existing agricultural firms, an executive involved in the fund's creation said on Sunday. Gulf countries mainly reliant on food
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Southern Punjab could be militants' next target: analysts

Southern Punjab could be militants' next target: analysts

Fears are growing that country's militant threat may be extending deep into the country, far beyond the Afghan border region. Extremist groups linked with al Qaeda are believed to be making in-roads into Punjab. Abdul Razaq, a villager from south Punjab,
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Waziristan operation imminent: Rehman

Waziristan operation imminent: Rehman

Pakistan said on Sunday a long-planned operation against militants in its troubled south Waziristan region was "imminent" after an attack on the army headquarters. "It has been decided, the civilian leadership has decided.. the operation is imminent," Int
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Terrorist 'commander' arrested

Terrorist 'commander' arrested

The commandos from SSG, during the rescue operation in GHQ, arrested the terrorist 'commander', Muhammad Aqeel alias 'Dr Usman', in injured condition on Sunday morning. He is said to be the mastermind of the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka Cricket team also
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Terrorist 'commander' arrested

Terrorist 'commander' arrested

The commandos from SSG, during the rescue operation in GHQ, arrested the terrorist 'commander', Muhammad Aqeel alias 'Dr Usman', in injured condition on Sunday morning. He is said to be the mastermind of the terrorist attack on Sri Lanka Cricket team also
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
Defence Minister appreciates armed forces

Defence Minister appreciates armed forces

Federal Minister for Defence Chaudary Ahmad Mukhtar on Sunday appreciated the Armed Forces of the country for successfully rescuing the hostages and eliminating terrorists. The Minister in a press release said that rescue operation carried out by Pakistan
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US and UK confident of Pakistan's control over nuclear weapons

US and UK confident of Pakistan's control over nuclear weapons

The United States and Britain expressed confidence on Sunday in the security of Pakistani nuclear facilities after an attack by Taliban militants on the country's army headquarters. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a news conference in London Wa
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US and UK confident of Pakistan's control over nuclear weapons

US and UK confident of Pakistan's control over nuclear weapons

The United States and Britain expressed confidence on Sunday in the security of Pakistani nuclear facilities after an attack by Taliban militants on the country's army headquarters. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a news conference in London Wa
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
US dollar losing its lustre

US dollar losing its lustre

There is a big ongoing debate as to why the US dollar is losing its value against the global currencies? Why are countries switching to the Euro from the USD? Is this a Global Currency war? Is this a shift from the USD to other currencies, advantageous or
Published 12 Oct, 2009 12:00am
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