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Print - 2009-12-07
Read Foundation to hold academic award ceremony today

Read Foundation to hold academic award ceremony today

Read Foundation will hold 2nd Academic Excellence Award ceremony here on Monday (today) at 11:30am at the Islamabad Club Auditorium. Gold medals would be awarded to the students of secondary and higher secondary level to recognise their achievements. Prim
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Shaiq, Sardar and Alla Nawaz appointed amicus curiae

Shaiq, Sardar and Alla Nawaz appointed amicus curiae

The Supreme Court appointed two former judges and a former attorney general as amicus curiae to assist the apex court in hearing the petitions challenging the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) and other related matters. The 17-member bench of Suprem
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish trend

THE RUPEE: bearish trend

Softer trend was seen on the currency market during the week ended on December 5, 2009 as the rupee was traded in the negative territory due to strong demand for the US currency. On the interbank market, the rupee fell 12 paisa against dollar for buying a
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: bearish trend

THE RUPEE: bearish trend

Softer trend was seen on the currency market during the week ended on December 5, 2009 as the rupee was traded in the negative territory due to strong demand for the US currency. On the interbank market, the rupee fell 12 paisa against dollar for buying a
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
UN climate chief calls for $30 billion to help deal

UN climate chief calls for $30 billion to help deal

UN climate chief Yvo de Boer, on the eve of the world talks on global warming, called here on Sunday for fast-track aid of 30 billion dollars to help poorer countries ease carbon emissions and shore up defences against climate change.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
UN climate chief calls for $30 billion to help deal

UN climate chief calls for $30 billion to help deal

UN climate chief Yvo de Boer, on the eve of the world talks on global warming, called here on Sunday for fast-track aid of 30 billion dollars to help poorer countries ease carbon emissions and shore up defences against climate change.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten 1.3 billion Asians

Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten 1.3 billion Asians

More than a billion people in Asia depend on Himalayan glaciers for water, but experts say they are melting at an alarming rate, threatening to bring drought to large swathes of the continent.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten 1.3 billion Asians

Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten 1.3 billion Asians

More than a billion people in Asia depend on Himalayan glaciers for water, but experts say they are melting at an alarming rate, threatening to bring drought to large swathes of the continent.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) have jointly expressed concern to the Economic Affairs Division about non-readiness of executing agency (Planning Commission), and implementing agencies, which has resulted in the
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) have jointly expressed concern to the Economic Affairs Division about non-readiness of executing agency (Planning Commission), and implementing agencies, which has resulted in the
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

$980 million EEI plan: ADB & AFD blame PC for delay

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) have jointly expressed concern to the Economic Affairs Division about non-readiness of executing agency (Planning Commission), and implementing agencies, which has resulted in the
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior officials of Pakistan's Finance Ministry are sending conflicting signals in respect of IMF Board approval of the 1.2 billion dollars fourth tranche under the Standby Arrangement prior to the start of the Ch
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior officials of Pakistan's Finance Ministry are sending conflicting signals in respect of IMF Board approval of the 1.2 billion dollars fourth tranche under the Standby Arrangement prior to the start of the Ch
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

IMF 4th tranche: conflicting signals coming

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior officials of Pakistan''s Finance Ministry are sending conflicting signals in respect of IMF Board approval of the 1.2 billion dollars fourth tranche under the Standby Arrangement prior to the start of the C
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Parliament to start debate on Balochistan package today

Parliament to start debate on Balochistan package today

A comprehensive debate will be started on 'Aghaz-e-Haqooq-Balochistan' package in the joint sitting of the Parliament on Monday. The 'Aghaz-e-Haqooq-Balochistan' package was presented by the present government in the last joint session of the Parliament o
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Parliament to start debate on Balochistan package today

Parliament to start debate on Balochistan package today

A comprehensive debate will be started on 'Aghaz-e-Haqooq-Balochistan' package in the joint sitting of the Parliament on Monday. The 'Aghaz-e-Haqooq-Balochistan' package was presented by the present government in the last joint session of the Parliament o
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Washington to closely monitor Afghan aid

Washington to closely monitor Afghan aid

Washington will closely monitor future financial aid to Afghanistan to ensure it does not "aid and abet bad behaviour" by the Kabul government, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in an interview aired Sunday. Clinton said American financial assist
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on December 5, 2009 due to Dubai financial crisis and prevailing political, economic and law and order situation in the country. The KSE-100 index declined by 197.08 points, closing at
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on December 5, 2009 due to Dubai financial crisis and prevailing political, economic and law and order situation in the country. The KSE-100 index declined by 197.08 points, closing at
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend on KSE

Bearish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on December 5, 2009 due to Dubai financial crisis and prevailing political, economic and law and order situation in the country. The KSE-100 index declined by 197.08 points, closing at
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Dull trading at futures counter

Dull trading at futures counter

Dullness in trading was witnessed at the futures counter during the week ended on December 5, 2009. The average daily volumes at the future counter declined by massive 67.5 percent to 1.42 million shares from previous week's 4.36 million shares. The avera
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Dull trading at futures counter

Dull trading at futures counter

Dullness in trading was witnessed at the futures counter during the week ended on December 5, 2009. The average daily volumes at the future counter declined by massive 67.5 percent to 1.42 million shares from previous week's 4.36 million shares. The avera
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Dull trading at futures counter

Dull trading at futures counter

Dullness in trading was witnessed at the futures counter during the week ended on December 5, 2009. The average daily volumes at the future counter declined by massive 67.5 percent to 1.42 million shares from previous week''s 4.36 million shares. The aver
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

For bringing them into the tax net, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a list of over 1,000 leading private hospitals and clinics, understood to be fleecing the public in the name of provision of better services.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

For bringing them into the tax net, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a list of over 1,000 leading private hospitals and clinics, understood to be fleecing the public in the name of provision of better services.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

Out of tax net: FBR compiles list of 1,000 top hospitals

For bringing them into the tax net, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has compiled a list of over 1,000 leading private hospitals and clinics, understood to be fleecing the public in the name of provision of better services.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Japan to give JAL $7.7 billion loan guarantee: report

Japan to give JAL $7.7 billion loan guarantee: report

The Japanese government is expected to guarantee about 700 billion yen (7.73 billion dollars) in loans and other funds provided by financial institutions to help ailing Japan Airlines, a report said Sunday.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
NRO beneficiaries to be put under trial: Hashmi

NRO beneficiaries to be put under trial: Hashmi

Senior Vice President PML-N, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that those who plundered nation's wealth will neither be allowed to escape from the country nor let them loot it anymore. People who benefited from the NRO along with other culprits would be put
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
17th anniversary of Babri mosque demolition observed as black day

17th anniversary of Babri mosque demolition observed as black day

The 17th anniversary of demolition of Babri mosque was observed in India as "Black Day" on Sunday under tight security as demonstrations were held in various parts of the country demanding to bring perpetrators of this crime to book.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
17th anniversary of Babri mosque demolition observed as black day

17th anniversary of Babri mosque demolition observed as black day

The 17th anniversary of demolition of Babri mosque was observed in India as "Black Day" on Sunday under tight security as demonstrations were held in various parts of the country demanding to bring perpetrators of this crime to book.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Quake jolts Islamabad and Mansehra

Quake jolts Islamabad and Mansehra

An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted federal capital Islamabad, Mansehra and northern areas on Sunday morning. No losses of life or property reported in quake. The intensity of the tremour on Sunday morning was recorded 5.3 at Richter scale, Met off
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Quake jolts Islamabad and Mansehra

Quake jolts Islamabad and Mansehra

An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted federal capital Islamabad, Mansehra and northern areas on Sunday morning. No losses of life or property reported in quake. The intensity of the tremour on Sunday morning was recorded 5.3 at Richter scale, Met off
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

The absence of foreign flows is becoming more visible and vocal with every passing day. Net foreign assets eased by Rs 17 billion during third week of November, taking the quarter-to-date fall to Rs 44 billion.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

The absence of foreign flows is becoming more visible and vocal with every passing day. Net foreign assets eased by Rs 17 billion during third week of November, taking the quarter-to-date fall to Rs 44 billion.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

MONEY WEEK: Non-IMF flows that we badly and desperately need

The absence of foreign flows is becoming more visible and vocal with every passing day. Net foreign assets eased by Rs 17 billion during third week of November, taking the quarter-to-date fall to Rs 44 billion.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Bolivia's Morales favoured to win re-election

Bolivia's Morales favoured to win re-election

President Evo Morales, whose leftist economic policies have made him broadly popular with Bolivia's poor but angered business leaders, is expected to win re-election on Sunday, allowing him to expand state control over the economy.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Iraqi MPs reach agreement on electoral law: deputy speaker

Iraqi MPs reach agreement on electoral law: deputy speaker

Iraqi lawmakers reached agreement on Sunday on a new version of a stalled electoral law, paving the way for polls early next year, the deputy speaker of parliament Khalid al-Attiya told AFP. "An agreement has been reached and MPs will vote on the text of
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Swiss minaret ban reversal vote in pipeline

Swiss minaret ban reversal vote in pipeline

Swiss liberals are considering a new referendum to overturn the ban on building new minarets in the country, Sunday papers reported, as Libya's Muamar Gaddafi warned the ban played into the hands of terrorists.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Altaf calls for formulation of NCTP

Altaf calls for formulation of NCTP

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain on Sunday, called for the formulation of a National Counter Terrorism Policy (NCTP) and establishment of a permanent institution to prevent terrorism.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MQM condemns killing of party activist

MQM condemns killing of party activist

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Rabita Committee has strongly condemned the killing of Muhammad Zubair Patni, 40, member of MQM Agra Taj Colony Sector here. A statement issued by MQM here said that the MQM activist was an employee in Water Board, and was
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Senator Jamal Leghari escapes unhurt

Senator Jamal Leghari escapes unhurt

Some unknown accused fired bullets in the direction of motor-boat carrying Senator Sardar Jamal Khan Leghari here at Ghazi Ghat on Sunday, however, the senator remained unhurt. Rana Akram Khalid, secretary to former federal minister Sardar Owais Ahmed Kha
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Qazi fears US and Israel may attack nuclear sites

Qazi fears US and Israel may attack nuclear sites

Former Amir Jamaat-i-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmad has expressed the apprehension that US, Israel and India might attack nuclear installation of Pakistan any time due to, what he said, the wrong policies of the rulers.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Shahbaz visits CMH

Shahbaz visits CMH

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sahrif on Sunday said that the whole nation is united and stands by the armed forces in its efforts to flush out the terrorists in the country.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Over 60 suspects held in Islamabad crackdown

Over 60 suspects held in Islamabad crackdown

Islamabad police, rangers and Traffic Police jointly on Sunday launched a massive crackdown in Afghan residential area -Subzi Mandi and apprehended over 60 suspects. The crackdown was launched in the aftermath of the worst Rawalpindi mosque suicide attack
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
President promulgates two ordinances

President promulgates two ordinances

President Asif Ali Zardari has promulgated two ordinances namely the National Defence University Ordinance, 2009 and the Institute of Space Technology Ordinance, 2009.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Day for protection, pride of 'Sindhi Topi' marked

Day for protection, pride of 'Sindhi Topi' marked

Different political parties on Sunday organised rallies in different parts of the city to observe December 6 as the day for pride and protection of "Sindhi topi".
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
President KBA passes away

President KBA passes away

President, Karachi Bar Association (KBA), Muhammad Ali Abbasi passed away due to cardiac arrest on Sunday. The deceased (55) who joined the legal profession in 1983, was a member of Sindh Bar Council (SBC) and also Acting General Secretary, Peoples Lawyer
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
NSC body meeting on December 16

NSC body meeting on December 16

National Security Council Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani has convened a meeting of the Committee on December 16 in the Parliament House.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Raisani calls on Shahbaz

Raisani calls on Shahbaz

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday and discussed matters relating to National Finance Commission (NFC) Award.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Karzai urges US to back talks with Taliban leader

Karzai urges US to back talks with Taliban leader

Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the United States Sunday to back talks with Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, saying there was an "urgent need" for a negotiated approach to the conflict. "Alone, we can't do it," Karzai said in an interview on CNN w
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Officials defend Obama's date to begin pullout

Officials defend Obama's date to begin pullout

President Barack Obama's July 2011 date for beginning to pull US forces from Afghanistan is not a "drop-dead deadline" but a message to Kabul about the urgency of fielding an army to defend the country, senior US officials said on Sunday.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Thousands call for sharia to stem corruption in Indonesia

Thousands call for sharia to stem corruption in Indonesia

Thousands of Muslim protesters staged rallies in Indonesia on Sunday urging the government to apply Islamic law as the only way to tackle widespread corruption. Members of Hizbut Tahrir demonstrated in several cities including the capital Jakarta, venting
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Indian court to wrap up Mumbai suspect's trial in a week

Indian court to wrap up Mumbai suspect's trial in a week

An Indian prosecutor pressing charges against the sole surviving gunman of last year's militant attacks on Mumbai that left 166 dead said Sunday the trial could end within a week. Mohammed Ajmal Kasab is charged with being one of 10 Islamist gunmen who st
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
ElBaradei sets conditions for Egypt presidency run

ElBaradei sets conditions for Egypt presidency run

Former nuclear watchdog head Mohamed ElBaradei, tipped as a possible opposition Egyptian presidential contender, said a decision on entering the 2011 race would be contingent on guarantees of a fair election.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
21 killed in bus collision in Bangladesh

21 killed in bus collision in Bangladesh

Two passenger buses collided head-on in south-western Bangladesh on Sunday, leaving 21 people dead and 50 injured. The accident occurred in Faridpur district, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) south-west of the capital, Dhaka, local government administrator
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Anger voiced after club fire as Russia mourns deaths

Anger voiced after club fire as Russia mourns deaths

Russian investigators blamed management negligence for a blaze at a provincial night-club that killed 110 people as relatives gathered at a central morgue on Sunday to identify the charred remains of loved ones.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Violence erupts on Greek riot anniversary

Violence erupts on Greek riot anniversary

Protesters hurled rocks and burning garbage at police Sunday as violence erupted during a march to mark the first anniversary of the police shooting of a teenager, whose death sparked massive riots. Police fired tear gas at scores of hooded youths in cent
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
British royals warn newspapers over paparazzi shots

British royals warn newspapers over paparazzi shots

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has warned newspapers not to publish paparazzi pictures of the royal family, Buckingham Palace said Sunday, as the royals prepare for their Christmas break. The sovereign's lawyers have contacted newspapers reminding them of p
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Load shedding by KESC

Load shedding by KESC

The KESC is carrying out electricity load shedding in Karachi for 3 hours everyday, in three instalments of one hour each. I live in the Garden West area and for the last two months, my area is facing load shedding of four and a half hour on a daily basis
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Child labour

Child labour

I want to draw attention to the serious issue of child labour. Child labour began to be considered a human right issue. We see many parents working for their children and children enjoy their childhood, getting education and involved in other recreational
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
ROVER'S DIARY: Our policies are our follies

ROVER'S DIARY: Our policies are our follies

The much-awaited President Obama's policy statement on Afghanistan and Pakistan was no surprise. So the criticism that the US did not take Pakistan into confidence before announcing this policy is ridiculous. What he said about Pakistan is the elaboration
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Could London lose 'libel capital of the world' crown?

Could London lose 'libel capital of the world' crown?

The world's rich and powerful have long chosen London to defend their interests in court, but pressure is mounting for an overhaul in the English laws that saw it named "libel capital of the world".
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Transparency International assessment: fact or fiction?

Transparency International assessment: fact or fiction?

Transparency International's recent report on the increase in corruption in a democratic Pakistan, over a dictator-controlled Pakistan, has sent shockwaves through the media and, by extension, the public.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
WTO talks on trade liberalisation

WTO talks on trade liberalisation

The latest Doha Round of the global trade talks held in Geneva from 30th November to 2nd December, 2009, seem to have almost gone unnoticed in Pakistan. The reason for this could be much more importance given to the news related to the fresh US strategy o
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
A most dastardly attack

A most dastardly attack

There are no words enough to condemn the dastardly attack on the army mosque in Rawalpindi, leading to the death of 40 innocent people and injuries to nearly 80. With a number of injured persons in a critical state, the death toll is likely to rise. Nearl
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Posters competition on December 8

Posters competition on December 8

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced that 19th Inter-board competition of Science Posters will be held on 8th December 2009 at Conference Hall of Board Office at 11am.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
'Balochistan package to boost economic revolution'

'Balochistan package to boost economic revolution'

Member Balochistan Assembly and former provincial minister Haji Ali Madad Jatak has said that implementation of Aghaz Haqooq Balochistan Package would bring economic revolution in the province. In an interview with APP here on Sunday, he said that during
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MUET mandated to award ISO 9001:2008 QMS certificate

MUET mandated to award ISO 9001:2008 QMS certificate

Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), after assuring the compliance of ISO 9001:2008 standard and other statutory requirements, has approved Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh to award certificate for ISO 9001:2008 Quality
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Dull trading may herald bearish trend in cotton market

Dull trading may herald bearish trend in cotton market

Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association has released its fortnightly cotton arrival and disposal figures as on 1st December, 09. Total arrival of seed cotton was reported equivalent to 10.428 million local weight bales against 8.336 million bales received sa
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Dull trading may herald bearish trend in cotton market

Dull trading may herald bearish trend in cotton market

Pakistan Cotton Ginners' Association has released its fortnightly cotton arrival and disposal figures as on 1st December, 09. Total arrival of seed cotton was reported equivalent to 10.428 million local weight bales against 8.336 million bales received sa
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Commodities prices depict upward trend in slow business after holidays

Commodities prices depict upward trend in slow business after holidays

Prices showed rising trend in low profile sales on the wholesale commodity markets during the week ended on December 5, 2009. The wheat prices weakened on Wednesday low kind losing Rs 25 to Rs 2625, while the other variety was quoted at Rs 2640. Moong Pun
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Cotton sale: price hike deprives farmers of profit

Cotton sale: price hike deprives farmers of profit

The rates of cotton have risen to Rs 2300 per 40 kg after a halt of sale of cotton by farmers. Cotton is not available in the market and on the other hand, ginning factories are selling the cotton on high rates previously purchased on cheap rates, deprivi
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Sindh chief secretary directs to ensure removal of encroachment

Sindh chief secretary directs to ensure removal of encroachment

Sindh Chief Secretary, Fazal-ur-Rehman has advised the health and home departments to immediately ensure removal of encroachments around and within the vicinity of Ayaz Samoo Nursing Institute. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the CS Sindh directed t
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Senior Citizens Homes to be set up across country

Senior Citizens Homes to be set up across country

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal will establish Senior Citizens Homes, to be called Pakistan Homes, for senior citizens over 60 years age, across the country. Sources said initially five homes, one each at provincial headquarters and Islamabad would be established.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Anila for early construction of women chamber

Anila for early construction of women chamber

President Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Anila Iftikhar said that the construction work of the building of women chamber has not started yet despite of the announcement of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani. He said that district administration
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MQM leader promises to eliminate illiteracy and poverty

MQM leader promises to eliminate illiteracy and poverty

Haq Parast Member of Sindh Assembly, Nishat Muhammad Zia Qadri said that besides ensuring provision of problem-free environment to people, the Haq Parast representatives are also working for establishing an exemplary system for promotion of education and
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Another IIUI blast victim expires at Pims

Another IIUI blast victim expires at Pims

Aqsa, a student of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), who sustained critical injuries in the suicide blast at the university expired here on Sunday. She was 18. She was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Pakistan Institute of Med
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Muslim Ummah urged to extend support to Pakistan

Muslim Ummah urged to extend support to Pakistan

Federal Population Welfare Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has urged the world community and OIC to extend their full support to Pakistan for its stability. Pakistan is currently confronted with serious economic constrains and also facing menace of terrori
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Sub-campus of MUST to be inaugurated on December 8

Sub-campus of MUST to be inaugurated on December 8

AJK President, Raja Zulqarnain Khan will formally inaugurate sub-campus of the state-run Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Bhimbher on Tuesday (tomorrow). Registrar of the MUST Professor Shabir Mirza told APP here on Sunday.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Sacrifices rendered by PPP for democracy highlighted

Sacrifices rendered by PPP for democracy highlighted

Expressing resentment over hatching of conspiracies against the democratically elected government, Peoples Secretariat NWFP in-charge Zahir Shah Toru said such elements are least concerned about internal and external interests of the country.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Punjab government to form special teams at district level

Punjab government to form special teams at district level

The Punjab government has decided to constitute special teams at the district level under the command of the concerned Divisional Commissioner in the province. Volunteers should be included in these teams who would help people in getting rid of Qabza grou
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Promotion of police officials: 'merit based policy to be adopted'

Promotion of police officials: 'merit based policy to be adopted'

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Muhammad Pervez Rathore has said that policy of merit has unequivocally been adopted to ensure promotion of police officials in Lahore Police. He said that a well co-ordinated strategy for promotions, based on merit, ha
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
ISPR updates: 34 suspects held, one terrorist killed

ISPR updates: 34 suspects held, one terrorist killed

Security forces on Sunday apprehend as many as 34 suspected terrorists and killed one terrorist in search and cordon off operation at different parts of South Waziristan and Malakand division. According to ISPR latest updates, the forces conducted search
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Loans worth Rs 60 billion written off on political basis: Shahbaz

Loans worth Rs 60 billion written off on political basis: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that waiving of loans worth billions of rupees on political grounds tantamount to looting of national resources and usurping the rights of the people and nothing could be more cruel or unfair to the
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
PEEF organises capacity building workshop

PEEF organises capacity building workshop

With a view to enhance speaking power and self confidence in scholarship holders, Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) has organised a capacity building workshop for the talented students. Under this programme a workshop on the topic "Personality Buil
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Repayment of loans: Pervaiz Elahi shows clearance certificate to media

Repayment of loans: Pervaiz Elahi shows clearance certificate to media

Punjab former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi here on Sunday addressing a press conference showed to the media clearance certificates of repayment of their loans, received from different banks.
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
MQM leaders meet Rehman Malik

MQM leaders meet Rehman Malik

Leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Sunday met Interior Minister Rehman Malik at Governor's House, Karachi. Sindh Governor, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan was also present during the meeting, an official statement said. Among other issues of vital impor
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
Construction of cancer hospital to begin soon

Construction of cancer hospital to begin soon

The construction of state of the art cancer hospital under prime minister Yousuf Raza Gillani's development package will starts from January 2010, said Professor Dr Ejaz Masood. The central development working party has given approval of the hospital rece
Published 07 Dec, 2009 12:00am
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