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Print - 2009-11-15
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
Canadian stocks gain

Canadian stocks gain

Toronto's main stock index finished higher on Friday as stronger bullion prices pushed up shares of heavyweight miners such as Barrick Gold and Goldcorp, while Suncor Energy rose on multibillion-dollar plans to boost crude production. Barrick, the top inf
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
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
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
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
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
Chilean stocks tumble

Chilean stocks tumble

Chilean stocks closed slightly lower on losses in the commodities and consumer sectors. The country's leading stock index IPSA fell 0.2 percent to close at 3,337.07 points while the all-market IGPA closed 0.17 percent lower at 15,702.08. "We have seen a v
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Brazilian stocks surge

Brazilian stocks surge

Brazilian stocks closed higher on Friday after a see-saw session, with investors giving more weight to strong corporate results than to mixed economic signals. The benchmark Bovespa index ended the day 1.36 percent higher at 65,325.63, a day after profit-
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Mexican stocks up near 17-month high

Mexican stocks up near 17-month high

Mexico's stocks higher, while the peso posted its best week in six months on Friday, boosted by bets a possible downgrade of the country's debt is already largely priced into Mexican assets, opening the field for further gains ahead. The IPC stock index a
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
China bill, bond yield drop

China bill, bond yield drop

Chinese bill yields dropped on Friday because of ample liquidity and the bond curve steepened after a senior government economist said the GDP growth rate could hit 10 percent in the fourth quarter. Official media on Friday quoted Fan Jianping, chief econ
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
China bill, bond yield drop

China bill, bond yield drop

Chinese bill yields dropped on Friday because of ample liquidity and the bond curve steepened after a senior government economist said the GDP growth rate could hit 10 percent in the fourth quarter. Official media on Friday quoted Fan Jianping, chief econ
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
US stocks higher

US stocks higher

US stocks rose in light volume on Friday to achieve a second straight week of gains as upbeat retail news reinforced hopes for strong sales in the key holiday season. Consumer shares led the way, following results from media giant Walt Disney Co and retai
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Canadian dollar ends higher

Canadian dollar ends higher

Canadian dollar ended higher on Friday, helped by domestic data that showed the trade deficit narrowed more sharply than expected and broad based US dollar weakness following soft data there. The Canadian currency hit a session high of C$1.0472 to the US
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
IMM speculators increase short bets on US dollar

IMM speculators increase short bets on US dollar

Currency speculators increased bets against the US dollar in the latest week, according to Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday. The value of the dollar's net short position rose to $15.48 billion in the week ending November 9 from
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Afghan war protest targets Nato meet in Scotland

Afghan war protest targets Nato meet in Scotland

Around 1,000 people held a demonstration against the war in Afghanistan Saturday as Nato's parliamentary assembly met in Edinburgh. The protest came on the second day of the meeting, which brings together lawmakers from all 28 member states of Nato and is
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Afghanistan plans court for corrupt ministers

Afghanistan plans court for corrupt ministers

Afghanistan is to set up a special court to try corrupt ministers, the attorney general said on Saturday, as international pressure builds on President Hamid Karzai to act against graft. The president "will certainly be giving instruction to the Supreme C
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Case against Iranian foundation threatens mosques

Case against Iranian foundation threatens mosques

The organisation that federal investigators say is a front for the Iranian government has spent millions of dollars over the years on philanthropy: buying property for four US mosques, funding religious schools and language classes, and translating books
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Peru and Chile in major spying row

Peru and Chile in major spying row

Peru and Chile were embroiled Saturday in a worsening serious diplomatic row, after two Chilean military officials were allegedly found to be spying in Peru. The espionage allegations forced the cancellation of a meeting in Singapore Sunday between Peru's
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Sea rises threaten Australian homes

Sea rises threaten Australian homes

Nearly a quarter of a million homes along Australia's coastline could be submerged by 2100 unless action is taken to stop sea levels rising, a government report said on Saturday. Debate on climate change - and a government proposal to introduce a carbon t
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Hamas accuses Israel of fabricating pretext for new war in Gaza

Hamas accuses Israel of fabricating pretext for new war in Gaza

The Islamist Hamas movement which controls the Gaza Strip on Saturday accused Israel of fabricating pretexts to pave the way for a fresh military attack on the Gaza Strip.Israel recently accused Hamas of having test-fired a long-range Iranian-made rocket
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Sacked employees protest: CDGK accused of favouritism

Sacked employees protest: CDGK accused of favouritism

While over 150 lower-grade employees of City District Government Karachi (CDGK), are facing acute financial problems for the last couple of months, the city government has secretly reinstated some of its favourites.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
On Campus Recruitment Day organised at GCU

On Campus Recruitment Day organised at GCU

The Government College University Lahore Career Guidance and Placement Centre Saturday held "On Campus Recruitment Day," in collaboration with the noted national and international companies and provided job opportunity to scores of the university students
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Special excise duty: KCCI dismayed over possible raise

Special excise duty: KCCI dismayed over possible raise

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Abdul Majid Haji Muhammad, Senior Vice President Rasheeduddin Rashid, Vice President Javed Ahmed Vohra and Chairman Taxation Sub-committee Qamar Usman, have expressed dissatisfaction regarding statement of
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Beyond 12 midnight: holding of wedding functions banned

Beyond 12 midnight: holding of wedding functions banned

The government of Sindh under Section 144 of CrPC has imposed ban upon holding of marriage functions beyond 12 midnight across Sindh province. The violation of this order will attract panel action under Section 188 CrPC upon owners of premises, eg marriag
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Punjab government allocated record funds for education: Shahbaz

Punjab government allocated record funds for education: Shahbaz

Punjab government has allocated record funds for education sector to give access to talented and hardworking children of the poor people to higher and quality education, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said while addressing annual Parents Day of Military Co
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Seven million people suffering from diabetes in Pakistan

Seven million people suffering from diabetes in Pakistan

Around 7 million people in Pakistan are suffering from diabetes and according to an estimate this figure will reach to 11.6 million by 2025. There are over 225 million diabetic patients around the world and this figure is also expected to reach 333 millio
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
'Book Week' begins at Punjab University

'Book Week' begins at Punjab University

In connection with 17th "Book Week" celebrations in Iran, a special ceremony was arranged at Punjab University (PU) Main Library. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kamran said only knowledge made humans superior to animals and other creatures of the world, and
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Chief Minister's Speech, Essay Writing Competitions completed

Chief Minister's Speech, Essay Writing Competitions completed

According to an information of DGPR received here on Saturday in the first phase of Chief Minister's Speech and Essay Writing Competitions, the middle level English speech contests have been completed. A total of 10,165 students participated in these comp
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Petition filed against delay in underpass construction

Petition filed against delay in underpass construction

A constitutional petition has been moved in the Lahore High Court against delay in construction of Mughalpura underpass and overhead bridge. The petitioner a bar member Muhammad Azhar Siddique, contended that construction of the overhead bridge and underp
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Virk posted as Director General Intelligence FBR

Virk posted as Director General Intelligence FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted Lutfullah Virk (CEG/BS20) Collector, Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Rawalpindi as Director General, Intelligence and Investigation FBR. According to a notification issued here on Saturday, N
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Security tightened in federal capital

Security tightened in federal capital

Stringent security measures have been taken in Federal Capital in the wake of the increasing spate of terrorism and suicide attacks in different areas of NWFP particularly Peshawar. At all the entry and exit points of the capital, law enforcement agencies
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Kamal first Pakistani mayor to deliver lecture at Harvard

Kamal first Pakistani mayor to deliver lecture at Harvard

Nazim Karachi, Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that Pakistan does not want aid from US but trade so that Pakistani products had opportunity of duty free access to the American markets. "Don't give us aid, give us trade" and "don't give us fish- teach us how t
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Parachinar Airport named after Shaheed Benazir Bhutto

Parachinar Airport named after Shaheed Benazir Bhutto

In recognition of the services of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for Kurram Agency, Parachinar Airport was Saturday formally named as Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Airport. In this connection, a grand ceremony was held where Secretary PPP, FATA, Hamid Toori formally ann
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
FBR transfer and posting

FBR transfer and posting

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted Fahim-ul-Haq (Income Tax Group/BS-19), Chief (Direct Tax) as Chief Domestic Operation/North and South, FBR (HQ) Islamabad. In this regard, the FBR, on Saturday, has issued a notification.-PR
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PML-Q accepts Gilgit-Baltistan polls results, says Shujaat

PML-Q accepts Gilgit-Baltistan polls results, says Shujaat

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Saturday said his party has accepted the results of Gilgit-Baltistan elections. Talking to journalists here at his residence, Shujaat said that personally he was of the opinion that a
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Pillion riding ban extended by 30 days

Pillion riding ban extended by 30 days

Sindh Home Department on Saturday formally issued notification extending the ban on pillion riding by another 30 days under section 144 of Cr. P.C. According to another announcement made on Saturday the Home department has banned all ceremonies in marriag
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Seminar on 'Problems of bonded labour and solution' held

Seminar on 'Problems of bonded labour and solution' held

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister, Sharmila Farooqui, has said that there are many flaws in the Sindh Tenancy Act 1950 and bonded labour abolition Act 1992, as they do not meet the present requirement.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Exporter community facing serious visa problems: SCCI

Exporter community facing serious visa problems: SCCI

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Muhammad Ishaq Butt has said that business community of this export-oriented city, which is also hub of cottage industry of the country, is facing serious hardship to get visas of European countrie
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

A spokesman for the Ministry of Industries and Production while contradicting the contents of the news item published in "Business Recorder, Islamabad" on November 12, 2009 titled "Rehman, Wattoo, Ashraf and Mukhtar on NRO list" has said that the n
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

A spokesman for the Ministry of Industries and Production while contradicting the contents of the news item published in "Business Recorder, Islamabad" on November 12, 2009 titled "Rehman, Wattoo, Ashraf and Mukhtar on NRO list" has said that the n
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
International conference on lung diseases on November 16

International conference on lung diseases on November 16

Pakistan Chest Society (PCS) NWFP Chapter would hold a press conference on November 16 regarding the "World Chronic Obstructer Air Way Disease" and International Conference on Lung Diseases and TB. The President and General Secretary will address the medi
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Pilgrims concerned over non-availability of swine flu vaccine

Pilgrims concerned over non-availability of swine flu vaccine

Intending pilgrims staying at the Haji Camp, Madina-tul-Hujjaj, have expressed serious concern over non-availability of swine flu vaccine, which is mandatory to be administered for the upcoming Haj. The Hujjaj coming from far-flung areas stay at the camp
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Minister starts countrywide tour to review projects

Minister starts countrywide tour to review projects

Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan has embarked upon an extensive tour of different areas of the country to ensure timely completion of important national highway projects. According to a press release issued here on Saturday, the F
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
India urged to accept disputed status of Kashmir

India urged to accept disputed status of Kashmir

The forum patronised by veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader in occupied Kashmir Syed Ali Gilani has urged India to accept the disputed status of Kashmir before starting the dialogue process.
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
PTA's initiative: Over a million consumers get SIM data corrected

PTA's initiative: Over a million consumers get SIM data corrected

In pursuance of the national security objectives, first time ever, the country's cellular phone industry has shared its complete data on a central platform to clean up illegal subscribers and block illegitimate SIMs - thanks to PTA's 668 initiative. As ma
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Government response to IDPs

Government response to IDPs

The government's response to terrorist incidents has been resolute and decisive action. In late April, operation Rah-e-Rast was launched with the objective of rooting out terrorists completely from Swat/Malakand and establishing the writ of the government
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Smoking has become a fashion symbol

Smoking has become a fashion symbol

I want to draw attention to the serious issue of smoking that has become a fashion among the youngsters. We see many teenage boys and girls smoking at different malls, shops and institutions. Teenagers suppose that by smoking, people would consider them s
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
Where's the spirit of the nation?

Where's the spirit of the nation?

This is with reference to the letter titled "Where's the spirit of the nation?" by Sirajuddin Aziz. I have a point to make on this issue. The nation is not responding to such barbarism by the Taliban and they responded to much smaller issues with the Long
Published 15 Nov, 2009 12:00am
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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