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Print - 2009-11-15
Warming brings early demise to Bolivian glacier

Warming brings early demise to Bolivian glacier

Once home to the highest ski resort in the world and now reduced to a rocky mountainside, Bolivia's Chacaltaya range bears powerful witness to the precipitous melting of glaciers. The rusting remains of a ski lift now dominate what was once the highest sk
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was in complete disagreement with the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2009 placed by Sheikh Waqqas Akram of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) before the National Assembly to stretch the period of imprisonment to the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was in complete disagreement with the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2009 placed by Sheikh Waqqas Akram of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) before the National Assembly to stretch the period of imprisonment to the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

Competition (Amendment) Bill: CCP terms proposed punishment too harsh

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was in complete disagreement with the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2009 placed by Sheikh Waqqas Akram of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) before the National Assembly to stretch the period of imprisonment to the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Apec leaders back off on emissions cut target

Apec leaders back off on emissions cut target

Asia Pacific leaders are backing away from a target of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, pledging instead to "substantially" slash them by that date, the latest draft of their summit statement says. The Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) me
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Apec leaders back off on emissions cut target

Apec leaders back off on emissions cut target

Asia Pacific leaders are backing away from a target of halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, pledging instead to "substantially" slash them by that date, the latest draft of their summit statement says. The Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) me
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 28 paisa per unit across the board, except lifeline consumers, to be effective from July 1, 2009. The purpose of this r
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 28 paisa per unit across the board, except lifeline consumers, to be effective from July 1, 2009. The purpose of this r
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

KESC allowed 28 paisa per unit increase

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) to increase power tariff by 28 paisa per unit across the board, except lifeline consumers, to be effective from July 1, 2009. The purpose of this r
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Breach' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

'Breach' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on November 17 under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, is expected to suggest actions against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) for "breach of agr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Breach' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

'Breach' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on November 17 under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, is expected to suggest actions against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) for "breach of agr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
''Breach'' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

''Breach'' of agreement: ECC may suggest actions against KESC

The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on November 17 under the chairmanship of Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, is expected to suggest actions against Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) for "breach of agr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
30 major projects of irrigation department completed: minister

30 major projects of irrigation department completed: minister

Punjab Senior Minister, Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that 30 big projects of Irrigation department undertaken for the improvement of the irrigation system across the province have been completed at a cost of Rs 34.40 million. This was disclosed at a meeting p
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan fighting as own war against terror: Prime Minister

Pakistan fighting as own war against terror: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is fighting its own war against terror and it is not the war of US. He said that terrorists have strengthened their roots within the last few years and they are doing such activities just to divert
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan fighting as own war against terror: Prime Minister

Pakistan fighting as own war against terror: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is fighting its own war against terror and it is not the war of US. He said that terrorists have strengthened their roots within the last few years and they are doing such activities just to divert
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
CSF explores market for value-added products of Sindh dates

CSF explores market for value-added products of Sindh dates

The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), in collaboration with the Sindh Government under the Sindh Development Fund, has introduced three new varieties of Pakistani dates in the Turkish market. The fund is also exploring the Turkish packaging and processi
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Renting houses to foreigners banned in Peshawar

Renting houses to foreigners banned in Peshawar

The District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Peshawar under section 144 Cr.PC has banned renting of houses to non-locals/foreigners, says an official notification issued here on Saturday. In a circular issued here stated that the owners of houses and property
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Renting houses to foreigners banned in Peshawar

Renting houses to foreigners banned in Peshawar

The District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Peshawar under section 144 Cr.PC has banned renting of houses to non-locals/foreigners, says an official notification issued here on Saturday. In a circular issued here stated that the owners of houses and property
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Need for saving textile industry stressed

Need for saving textile industry stressed

The leaders of Textile Sector have emphasised the need for possible solution for saving the Pakistani Textiles, which is confronting multiple crises like energy security, non-availability of yarn and unhealthy competition in International Export Market.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Need for saving textile industry stressed

Need for saving textile industry stressed

The leaders of Textile Sector have emphasised the need for possible solution for saving the Pakistani Textiles, which is confronting multiple crises like energy security, non-availability of yarn and unhealthy competition in International Export Market.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Need for saving textile industry stressed

Need for saving textile industry stressed

The leaders of Textile Sector have emphasised the need for possible solution for saving the Pakistani Textiles, which is confronting multiple crises like energy security, non-availability of yarn and unhealthy competition in International Export Market.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Three Americans killed in Afghanistan: military

Three Americans killed in Afghanistan: military

Three Americans including two members of the Nato-led force in Afghanistan have been killed by homemade bombs, the military said Saturday. The other casualty was a civilian worker, it said without giving further detail. One of the soldiers died in an impr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Three Americans killed in Afghanistan: military

Three Americans killed in Afghanistan: military

Three Americans including two members of the Nato-led force in Afghanistan have been killed by homemade bombs, the military said Saturday. The other casualty was a civilian worker, it said without giving further detail. One of the soldiers died in an impr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Fehmida calls on Gilani

Fehmida calls on Gilani

The Speaker of National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza, called on Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani, at Governor House here on Saturday. Sindh Governor, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan, Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, and Provincial Home Minister, Dr Zulfiqar Mirz
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Good news soon about elimination of Baitullah's network: Malik

Good news soon about elimination of Baitullah's network: Malik

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the nation would soon hear some good news regarding elimination of Baitullah Mehsud's network in South Waziristan. Pakistan Army has made great achievements during the ongoing military operation "Rah-e-
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Juma Goth inquiry report to be submitted next week

Juma Goth inquiry report to be submitted next week

The inquiry report of accident, which took place in Karachi near Juma Goth railway junction between Allama Iqbal Express and a goods train, would be submitted next week. The inquiry is being conducted by Federal Government Inspector of Railways, said a se
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
AIOU workshop from November 16

AIOU workshop from November 16

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is organising a national workshop on "MSc Gender and Women Studies Programme" for the semester Spring, 2009, from November 16 to 21, 8:00am to 3:00pm in its auditorium at main campus of the varsity. This was announced b
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
143 graduates awarded degrees at PNEC convocation

143 graduates awarded degrees at PNEC convocation

A total of 143 graduates were awarded Bachelor of Engineering degrees at the 21st convocation of Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC), a constituent college of National University of Sciences and Technology (Nust), was held here at Bahria Auditorium o
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
MTAP and AAPP-2009 exhibition concludes on positive note

MTAP and AAPP-2009 exhibition concludes on positive note

A large number of serious buyers, technical staff of auto parts vendors, end users and visitors have visited the last day of 5th International Machine Tools and Automation Pakistan (MTAP) and 5th International Auto and Auto Parts Pakistan (AAPP) exhibitio
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Minister for joint efforts to counter Western media's onslaught

Minister for joint efforts to counter Western media's onslaught

Joint and corroborated efforts are required from all stakeholders to effectively tackle Western's media onslaught over human rights issues, Minister for Human Rights, Syed Mumtaz Alam Gilani said here on Saturday. He was addressing the participants of a m
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Four special sugar bazaars to be set up

Four special sugar bazaars to be set up

Following the directions of the Punjab Government, the district administration of Faisalabad has finalised to set up four daily special sugar bazaars at different sites in the city to ensure provision of the commodity at officially fixed rate of Rs 40 kg.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
CCPO pays surprise visits to police stations

CCPO pays surprise visits to police stations

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Pervez Rathore has said that Lahore Police is proud of its Jawans who valiantly lay down their life in order to protect the lives and property of the people. He paid surprise visits at different police stations
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Two robbers, police razakar killed in encounter

Two robbers, police razakar killed in encounter

Two robbers and a Police Razakar were killed in an encounter near Shorkot, here in the early morning of Saturday, while three Policemen including an ASI were injured, who were admitted in hospital in serious condition. According to Mazhar Farooq, SHO poli
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Bilour hints at foreign hand behind attacks

Bilour hints at foreign hand behind attacks

Senior Provincial Minister Bashir Bilour has ruled out involvement of internal forces in suicidal attacks on sensitive areas saying that foreign elements were involved in these saboteur acts. Talking to media men on the sight of the Khyber road blast on S
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Concrete action needed to defuse Diabetics time bomb'

'Concrete action needed to defuse Diabetics time bomb'

The world needs to invest in integrated health systems that can diagnose, treat, manage and prevent diabetes as it has become more than an economic/development issue. These views were expressed by Advisor to Chief Minister Sharmila Farooqui during a visit
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Strategy evolved to control crime: DPO Sukkur

Strategy evolved to control crime: DPO Sukkur

District Police Officer (DPO) Sukkur, Sharjeel Kareem Kharal has said that professional training is being imparted to Sindh police to improve their capacity building, whereas an integrated and comprehensive strategy has been evolved to curb crimes in the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Diabetes has assumed epidemic proportions'

'Diabetes has assumed epidemic proportions'

Diabetes has assumed the proportion of an epidemic which has engulfed almost 12 percent to 15 percent of our population, said Punjab Minister for population welfare Neelam Jabbar on Saturday. Talking to delegations of doctors who had called on her in conn
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign inaugurated

Anti-polio campaign inaugurated

DCO Saeed Wahlah inaugurated the anti-polio campaign at DHQ Hospital by administrating the polio drops to the children. Expressing his views, the DCO said that anti-polio campaign was a national task for which every citizen of the society should extend co
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Zardari for innovative ways to enhance exports

Zardari for innovative ways to enhance exports

President, Asif Ali Zardari has called for adoption of innovative methods and public-private partnership model for increasing both quality and quantity of our manufacturers and increase our export earnings. This he stated in a message on the occasion of t
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
South Punjab exposition commences

South Punjab exposition commences

A three-day south Punjab Expo commenced in Inzamam-ul-Haq Cricket Stadium here on Friday. The expo has been organised by Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (WCCI) and would continue from 13 to 15 November 2009. President WCCI, Anila Iftikhar said on thi
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
UN to donate $18 million to help Pakistani farmers

UN to donate $18 million to help Pakistani farmers

At least 25,000 poor rural households in Pakistan are expected to benefit from $18.3 million in funding from the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that will help them maximise crop yields. The funds will go towards the Crop Maximis
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Minister to lay school foundation stone in Petaro village today

Minister to lay school foundation stone in Petaro village today

The small sleepy village of Petaro, 12 kilometres north of Hyderabad on Indus Highway, would reverberate with joyous and national songs when the ground breaking ceremony for a school building will be held there on Sunday. Sindh Minister for Education, Maz
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Rs 250 million each for four industrial estates to be released

Rs 250 million each for four industrial estates to be released

Stuck-up federal government matching grant of Rs 250 million each for infrastructure development of four industrial estates of Karachi will be released in next ten days, Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Rauf Siddiqui assured industrialists. He r
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Second semester exams from November 24

Second semester exams from November 24

The second semester examination of all institutes and departments of the University of Sindh for the year 2009 will commence from November 24. This was decided in a meeting, which was presided over by the Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Mazharul Haq S
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Inquiry team formed to determine causes of Huma Wasim's death

Inquiry team formed to determine causes of Huma Wasim's death

In pursuance of directions of Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Ministry of Health has formed a committee to hold inquiry against the doctors of a private hospital in Lahore to determine reasons of death of Huma Wasim, the wife of cricket legen
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Concerns voiced over proposed widening of Canal Bank Road

Concerns voiced over proposed widening of Canal Bank Road

It is a misconception that widening of the Canal Bank Road would further beautify the Lahore Canal and in the process lessen pollution in the surrounding areas, which is being advocated by the supporters of this project.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Call for implementation of national agenda

Call for implementation of national agenda

Pakistan Muslim League-N Overseas' Central Secretary General Sheikh Kaiser Mehmood has said that there is an urgent need for the implementation of the national agenda for establishing peace in the country. He said that terrorism merely by use of force cou
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Wapda bans sugar consumption in its offices

Wapda bans sugar consumption in its offices

In view of shortage of sugar in the country, Wapda Authority has decided to impose a ban on sugar consumption in its offices all over Pakistan for a period of one month with effect from November 16, 2009. It may be noted that many other public departments
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Presidency confused about 17th Amendment: PML-N

Presidency confused about 17th Amendment: PML-N

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Zeb Jaffar has said that the rulers have no concern with national interests and the intention of presidency with regard to 17th amendment is also not clear as yet. In a statement issued here on Saturday, she said
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Government urged to ban poultry feed containing pork

Government urged to ban poultry feed containing pork

The import of chicken feed containing pork is still being imported apparently for the use of fertiliser but being mixed in fishmeal, despite the fact that there is no crop that needs such kind of animal by-product in Pakistan. The import of this feed for
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Punjab police to be given special training to tackle terrorism

Punjab police to be given special training to tackle terrorism

The Punjab government wants to give special training to police force to enable it to tackle the menace of terrorism and to improve the law and order situation in the province. Senior Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khosa stated this w
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Appointment of judge demanded

Appointment of judge demanded

National Trade Union Federation Pakistan has called for the appointment of a judge at labour court No 02, Lahore. Abdul Rauf, a spokesman of the federation while demanding the appointment of labour court judge said that hundreds of cases were pending for
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Quarterly CBC meeting held

Quarterly CBC meeting held

The quarterly Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) meeting was held at the CBC office here on Saturday. The meeting was presided over by the President of CBC, Brigadier Khalid Tirmizi, who is also Administrator DHA. It took a number of important decisions perta
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
NDMA conducts Tsunami awareness drill

NDMA conducts Tsunami awareness drill

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Pakistan, conducted a Tsunami awareness drill in Ormara on Saturday. Thousands of coastal area residents including a large number of women a
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Four railway officers suspended

Four railway officers suspended

Railways Ministry has suspended four officers in connection with the recent accident between 10-down Allama Iqbal Express and 501 Cargo Express near Juma Goth railway station, Karachi division. According to a press release of Pakistan Railways here on Sat
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
A new option in Afghanistan

A new option in Afghanistan

While President Obama ponders over the divisive issue of sending more troops to Afghanistan, he has made one thing clear to the Afghan government. In an interview with ABC news channel, he stressed that the Afghans must share the burden of their own secur
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Casting aside unilateralism

Casting aside unilateralism

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has a unique style of leadership. Only about a year back, she was advocating restraint when everyone else was adopting expansionary policies. Leading world leaders through the Brandenburg Gate on 9th November, 2009, at the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Harmonising three tax laws': A plethora of confusion

'Harmonising three tax laws': A plethora of confusion

In compliance with the much-talked about directives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the President has promulgated the Finance [Amendment] Ordinance 2009, which has come into force at one.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Obama, Hu climate talk could spur Copenhagen

Obama, Hu climate talk could spur Copenhagen

When US President Barack Obama sits down with his Chinese counterpart next week to talk climate change, it is highly unlikely they will craft a definitive plan to tackle global warming. But the summit between the world's two biggest spewers of carbon diox
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US dollar falls broadly

US dollar falls broadly

The dollar fell broadly on Friday after data showing a wider US trade deficit and weaker consumer sentiment reinforced views that the United States may return to economic health more slowly than other countries. A brighter outlook abroad, including a repo
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
9/11 suspects face angry reception in New York

9/11 suspects face angry reception in New York

US authorities on Friday vowed a fair trial for the alleged September 11 plotters after years of abuse in military jails, but when they arrive in New York they will find a city thirsting for revenge. "Hang them," said Joe Ricciardi, 55, a construction wor
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Obama pledges greater US engagement in Asia

Obama pledges greater US engagement in Asia

US President Barack Obama pledged on Saturday to deepen dialogue with China rather than seek to contain the rising power, as he laid out a vision for greater engagement with a vibrant Asia-Pacific region. Calling himself "America's first Pacific President
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Berlusconi sleeps at office over security fears

Berlusconi sleeps at office over security fears

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi spent two nights sleeping at the office amid reports he was on a hit list of politicians held by an alleged terrorist, the Italian press said Saturday. The Italian government has refused to comment on or confirm the report
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
European parliament chief backs Aznar for EU top job

European parliament chief backs Aznar for EU top job

The speaker of the European parliament, Poland's Jerzy Buzek, called Saturday on conservative former Spanish prime minister Jose Maria Aznar to stand for European Union president. "As far as I know Aznar is not interested in such a position at the moment,
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Obama bids for Russian help on Iran

Obama bids for Russian help on Iran

The US and Russian presidents meet at an Asia-Pacific summit here Sunday with Barack Obama eager to secure Moscow's backing to break the stand-off over Iran's nuclear ambitions. Obama will want to hear from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev whether the Kr
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Three dead in helicopter crash near Reno

Three dead in helicopter crash near Reno

A medical helicopter crashed early Saturday north of Reno near the Nevada-California state line, killing three crew members aboard, officials said. The helicopter, an Aerospatiale AS350, crashed about 30 miles (50 kilometres) north-west of Reno in Lassen
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
India gear for Sri Lanka Test challenge

India gear for Sri Lanka Test challenge

India will make a quick switch to Test cricket to defend their unbeaten home record against Sri Lanka in a three-match series starting here on Monday. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men have endured a gruelling six-month schedule of limited-overs cricket, which e
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PAF outgun HBL 3-1

PAF outgun HBL 3-1

Pakistan Premier Football League's topper-Pakistan Navy drew 2-2 with PIA while four goals went into the PPFL books when PAF did well to overcome HBL 3-1. Meanwhile, PFF had re-scheduled the home matches of two Balochistan clubs - Afghan FC and Baloch FC
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Yousuf calls for unity ahead of tough New Zealand Test

Yousuf calls for unity ahead of tough New Zealand Test

Newly-appointed Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf called for unity from his side on Saturday ahead of their tough three-Test tour of New Zealand, saying it would be a double test for his players - on and off the field. "My main target is to unite the team
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Fallon heads New Zealand into World Cup finals

Fallon heads New Zealand into World Cup finals

A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some heroic goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to next year's World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0 here on Saturday. In a match billed as the biggest sporting event ever staged in
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Australia fight back to beat Oman 2-1

Australia fight back to beat Oman 2-1

Ten-man Australia fought back from a goal down to beat Group B rivals Oman 2-1 on Saturday to edge closer to qualification for the 2011 Asian Cup. Blackburn Rovers midfielder Brett Emerton drilled in a half-volley with eight minutes to go to complete the
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Nigeria defeat Kenya

Nigeria defeat Kenya

Obafemi Martins was the two-goal hero as Nigeria defeated Kenya 3-2 in Nairobi Saturday and snatched a place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Trailing at half-time in a match they had to win, the 'Super Eagles' hit back with two goals inside five mi
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
World champions Pakistan take Twenty20 series

World champions Pakistan take Twenty20 series

Pakistan overcame a late order flurry from New Zealand to win the second Twenty20 international by seven runs at Dubai Stadium here on Friday, taking the two-match series 2-0. Teenager Umer Akmal lifted Pakistan to 153-5 before they survived a late charge
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Djokovic downs out-of-sorts Nadal in Paris semi-final

Djokovic downs out-of-sorts Nadal in Paris semi-final

In-form third seed Novak Djokovic reached the ATP Paris Masters final after eliminating second seed Rafael Nadal with a comprehensive 6-2, 6-3 victory at the Bercy arena here on Saturday. Djokovic, who won the Basel tournament last weekend, looked in cont
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
England edge South Africa in rain-hit Twenty20

England edge South Africa in rain-hit Twenty20

Eoin Morgan played a stunning innings of 85 not out off 45 balls as England won a rain-affected first Twenty20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday. England piled up 202 for six and won by one run according to the Duckwort
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Italians protest against fan cards

Italians protest against fan cards

Around 5,000 soccer fans from across Italy marched through the streets of Rome on Saturday to protest against the introduction of electronic supporter cards. The government, prompted by years of soccer violence, wants to make it compulsory for fans to car
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Forex outlook: dollar selling still normal in week ahead

Forex outlook: dollar selling still normal in week ahead

Investors are likely to resume selling the dollar next week, reinforcing a trend that has been in place since October on the view that US interest rates will remain low even as global economic health improves. US economic data will likely play a starring
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
East African currencies seen firm in next week

East African currencies seen firm in next week

The Kenya and Uganda shillings are forecast to firm against the dollar in the next week to Wednesday, while the Tanzanian currency is seen holding steady, dealers said.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US Treasury Outlook: inflation, housing starts, production data follow

US Treasury Outlook: inflation, housing starts, production data follow

After an $81 billion refunding this week, the US government securities market turns its attention in the coming week to the state of the economy and what that portends for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to speak be
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Treasuries unchanged

Treasuries unchanged

US government debt prices were flat to slightly higher on Friday as resurgent equities curbed the safe-haven allure of Treasuries and investors avoided making decisive bets before next week's deluge of economic reports. Solid earnings news from Walt Disne
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Korean bonds extend gains

Korean bonds extend gains

South Korean government bonds extended solid gains on Friday, with the 3-year note yield hitting an over three-month high, as investors increased their bets on the central bank keeping rates low for the near future. President Lee Myung-bak bolstered the v
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Korean bonds extend gains

Korean bonds extend gains

South Korean government bonds extended solid gains on Friday, with the 3-year note yield hitting an over three-month high, as investors increased their bets on the central bank keeping rates low for the near future. President Lee Myung-bak bolstered the v
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US Treasury Outlook: inflation, housing starts, production data follow

US Treasury Outlook: inflation, housing starts, production data follow

After an $81 billion refunding this week, the US government securities market turns its attention in the coming week to the state of the economy and what that portends for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is scheduled to speak be
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Indian bond yields ease

Indian bond yields ease

Indian federal bond yields eased on Friday after results of the $2.2 billion bond auction beat market expectations. The cut-off yields at the federal bond sale were set lower than market expectations and the auction was fully covered. The yield on the 10-
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Indian bond yields ease

Indian bond yields ease

Indian federal bond yields eased on Friday after results of the $2.2 billion bond auction beat market expectations. The cut-off yields at the federal bond sale were set lower than market expectations and the auction was fully covered. The yield on the 10-
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Treasuries unchanged

Treasuries unchanged

US government debt prices were flat to slightly higher on Friday as resurgent equities curbed the safe-haven allure of Treasuries and investors avoided making decisive bets before next week's deluge of economic reports. Solid earnings news from Walt Disne
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
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