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Print - 2010-01-24
Chelsea stroll past Preston

Chelsea stroll past Preston

Chelsea remain on course for their third FA Cup triumph in four seasons after a 2-0 victory at Preston on Saturday secured their place in the last 16 of the competition. Nicolas Anelka's 11th goal of the season set Carlo Ancelotti's team on their way befo
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Ferguson calls for unity as anti-Glazer protests mount

Ferguson calls for unity as anti-Glazer protests mount

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Manchester United fans who have mounted protests against the club's American owners that their actions could undermine his squad's drive for silverware. The Glazer family, who have owned United since 2005, have never been popu
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan offers South Africa to play series in UAE

Pakistan offers South Africa to play series in UAE

Pakistan has offered to play South Africa in three Tests, five one-dayers and two Twenty20 matches in the United Arab Emirates later this year, an official said Saturday. "South Africa were supposed to tour us but because of their security fears they decl
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
India fined $500,000 for repeated doping incidents

India fined $500,000 for repeated doping incidents

India's weightlifting body has been fined $500,000 after six lifters tested positive last year, a senior Indian weightlifting official said on Saturday. "The International Weightlifting Federation has given us until the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi in
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Arif Mehmood set to lead SA Games soccer team

Arif Mehmood set to lead SA Games soccer team

Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President has approved Pakistan Wapda's striker Arif Mehmood as captain of Pakistan U-23 soccer team, which will appear in 11th South Asian Games 2010. The Bangladeshi capital would host the 11th South Asian Games from 2
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan knock India out of U-19 World Cup

Pakistan knock India out of U-19 World Cup

Pakistan knocked defending champions India out of the ICC Under 19 World Cup Saturday in a tense rain-affected quarter-final at Lincoln. In the other last-eight tie played Saturday, the West Indies beat England by 18 runs in a match shortened to 36 overs
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Nato forces in race to secure Kandahar

Nato forces in race to secure Kandahar

US and Canadian forces are rushing to train a police force capable of blunting a Taliban comeback in Kandahar, the major city in Afghanistan's volatile south, the militants' spiritual birthplace and the key to turning back the insurgency. It's part of a l
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Israeli minister warns of new war with Hezbollah

Israeli minister warns of new war with Hezbollah

Israel is heading toward a new war with Lebanon's Shia movement Hezbollah, a cabinet minister warned Saturday in remarks carried by military radio and the popular Ynet news website. "We are heading toward a new confrontation in the north but I don't know
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Bodies pulled from wells after Nigeria clashes

Bodies pulled from wells after Nigeria clashes

Mosque and government officials have pulled more bodies from wells and sewage pits in a village near the Nigerian city of Jos, victims of what Human Rights Watch said appeared to have been a targeted massacre. Four days of clashes between Christian and Mu
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Two jailed in New York for aiding Tamil Tigers

Two jailed in New York for aiding Tamil Tigers

A New York court sentenced two men to 14 and 26 years in prison Friday for providing support to the Tamil Tigers separatist group, the Justice Department said Friday. "Defendants Sathajhan Sarachandran and Nadarasa Yogarasa were sentenced to 26 and 14 yea
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
China plans to fast track Tibet development

China plans to fast track Tibet development

China plans to fast track development of Tibet to enhance security in the poor mountainous region racked with chronic ethnic tensions that turned deadly in 2008, official media said on Saturday. The government seeks "leap-frog" development of Tibet by rai
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Court ruling a blow to democracy: Obama

Court ruling a blow to democracy: Obama

President Barack Obama launched an extraordinary attack on the US Supreme Court on Saturday, saying a ruling on corporate donations to political campaigns this week "strikes at democracy itself." Obama's broadside was triggered by a 5-4 ruling by the cour
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Germany will concentrate Afghan military effort: Merkel

Germany will concentrate Afghan military effort: Merkel

Germany will concentrate its military efforts in northern Afghanistan while accelerating the training of Afghan security forces, Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a video podcast Saturday. The comments come as speculation rages in Germany about whether mor
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TV pioneer Frances Buss Buch dies at 92

TV pioneer Frances Buss Buch dies at 92

Fran-ces Buss Buch, a pioneer of network TV and the first female TV director, has died in western North Carolina. She was 92. Her great-nephew, Mark Spencer, confirmed Saturday that Buch died Tuesday at a rest home in Hendersonville. Spencer said his grea
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Japan's ruling party No 2 denies scandal, will stay on

Japan's ruling party No 2 denies scandal, will stay on

Japanese ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa denied on Saturday any wrongdoing in a funding scandal that is dimming his party's mid-year election prospects, and vowed to stay on in his key position. Prosecutors questioned Ozawa, seen as the most powerful po
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
US to appeal dismissal of Blackwater case

US to appeal dismissal of Blackwater case

The US will appeal a court decision dismissing manslaughter charges against five Blackwater World-wide security contractors involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, US Vice President Joe Biden said Saturday. Biden's announcement after a meeting with Ir
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Biden calls for 'fair, credible, transparent' Iraq election

Biden calls for 'fair, credible, transparent' Iraq election

US Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday Iraq's March 7 election must be fair, credible and transparent but insisted that Washington would not interfere in a simmering row over barred candidates. Biden landed in Baghdad late on Friday for 24 hours of
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Polanski must return to US for sentencing

Polanski must return to US for sentencing

A Los Angeles judge on Friday said fugitive film director Roman Polanski must return to the United States to be sentenced for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977. Judge Peter Espinoza rejected a request by Polanski to be sentenced in his absence, a
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Seven killed in Iran train derailment

Seven killed in Iran train derailment

Seven people were killed and another 12 were injured on Saturday when a train travelling from Iran's second city of Mashhad in the north-east to Tehran derailed, an official told state-run television. "A train travelling from Mashhad to Tehran was deraile
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
UN climate chief rejects resigning over glacier gaffe

UN climate chief rejects resigning over glacier gaffe

The head of the UN's panel of climate scientists promised on Saturday to tighten research procedures but dismissed talk he should resign over an erroneous projection that Himalayan glaciers would disappear by 2035. A 2007 report from the Intergovernmental
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Cargo handling at Port Qasim up by 12 percent in six months

Cargo handling at Port Qasim up by 12 percent in six months

Cargo handling at Port Qasim during first half of the financial year 2009-10 stood at 13.3 million tonnes depicting a growth of 12 percent over the corresponding period and more than 2 percent over planned targets. Shipping also exceeded the assigned targ
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
LDP awards scholarships to Fata students

LDP awards scholarships to Fata students

Upper Fata Livelihood Development Programme Fata Secretariat awarded 25 fully funded scholarships amounting Rs 10.36 million to Upper Fata students enrolled in Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar. These scholarships were distributed among the stude
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
IT Xpress, ASUS come to Pakistan

IT Xpress, ASUS come to Pakistan

"We have confidence in Pakistan, in the country and the people" expresses Swinder Kaur, M.D., IT Xpress while speaking at the launch ceremony of I.T. Express, along with that of ASUS, in Pakistan. She further added "Pakistan - a developing economy, has ev
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
'Government striving to facilitate nurturing youth'

'Government striving to facilitate nurturing youth'

Youth is the real asset of Pakistan and we are striving our level best to provide every possible facility to nurture them. This was stated by Director Sport & Youth Affairs Department Government of Sindh Khursheed Shaikh while addressing Youth Entrepren-e
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
MoI, Sindh government at loggerheads over number of missing persons

MoI, Sindh government at loggerheads over number of missing persons

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) and Sindh government are at loggerheads over the number of missing persons, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. According to sources, a few months back, the Supreme Court had directed the federal government to trace
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
'Rise in number of polio cases matter of concern'

'Rise in number of polio cases matter of concern'

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan has said that growth in polio cases is a matter of concern not only for Karachi and the province, but it is also affecting country's image. Problems should not be made an excuse for failure, but should be solved with
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
MQM-PPP Core Committee meets

MQM-PPP Core Committee meets

The Core Committee of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Saturday reviewed the prevailing political situation and working relationship at a meeting held at Sindh Chief Minister House here. PPP leaders, Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, A
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TACCI demands assessment of losses in Fata

TACCI demands assessment of losses in Fata

President, Tribal Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI), Mohammad Akbar Khan, has called for constitution of an official level committee for carrying assessment of the losses due to militancy and enforcement of the sales tax and central excise dut
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Malik again denies Blackwater's presence in Pakistan

Malik again denies Blackwater's presence in Pakistan

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has reiterated his stance that the Blackwater or any other US security agency was not present in Pakistan. "I state again with full responsibility and as per the available record that there is no Blackwater in th
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Human traffickers' gang busted

Human traffickers' gang busted

The Passport Circle of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday busted a gang of human traffickers after arresting three human smugglers in Rawalpindi and recovered passports, computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and other documents. Accordi
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
A commendable effort by Nadra

A commendable effort by Nadra

Pakistan's ranking for the 2008 Democracy index report, published by the Economist in 2008, is 109 out of the 167 countries included in the study. The study considered five categories while calculating the results: electoral process and pluralism, civil l
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
20 water supply schemes of DG Khan in final stages

20 water supply schemes of DG Khan in final stages

Twenty schemes, costing Rs 50 million, for supplying drinking water were in the final stages of completion. Officials said on Saturday that water supply schemes were being executed by TMA in some Katchi Abadis of DG Khan and two more schemes worth Rs 16.5
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Coverage of AJK Prime Minister visit: journalists call off boycott

Coverage of AJK Prime Minister visit: journalists call off boycott

Local journalist association, Mirpur on Saturday called off the boycott for coverage of the ongoing official visit of AJK Prime Minister, Raja Farooq Haider Khan. The Prime Minister visited local press club and offered excuse over the manhandling by polic
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Corruption Perceptions Index 2009: an analysis

Corruption Perceptions Index 2009: an analysis

CONSTITUENTS:This piece presents an introduction to Transparency International and Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2009, an analysis of the CPI, based on frequency tables selected categories namely, the least corrupt, moderately corrupt, mod
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Merger issue of two services

Merger issue of two services

FBR has recently made certain changes in the name of 'reforms', whereby the two-stream administrations of 'Sales Tax and Federal Excise' and 'Income Tax' have been abolished, creating a single administrative tier of Inland Revenue. Sales tax is levied in
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Some rays of hope amid Haiti's devastation

Some rays of hope amid Haiti's devastation

For all of the tragedy that has surrounded the crisis in Haiti, the image of tens of thousands of dead bodies in the streets, the capital city of a devastated country lying in ruins, there have been some happy endings. Take the case of Jean Beline, a 21-y
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Benchmark rate of return

Benchmark rate of return

Financial institutions when finance either an individual under consumer banking or corporates, the return or interest rates are not kept constant like 10%, 12% or 15%. Rather the rates are tied to a known benchmark representing market rate. This market ra
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Indian Premier League insult

Indian Premier League insult

A diplomatic row has erupted between Pakistan and India following the exclusion of Pakistani cricketers from the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams' bidding. The Foreign Office spokesman said on Thursday that the exclusion of the players "is a decision inf
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Baglihar Dam: compensation water

Baglihar Dam: compensation water

What is compensation water? According to the British Dam Society, when a dam is constructed across a river valley, an outlet pipe usually in a tunnel must be provided from the reservoir to allow some water to continue to flow in the river downstream. Suff
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
IESCO invests Rs 4.13 billion on upgrading system

IESCO invests Rs 4.13 billion on upgrading system

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has made a significant investment amounting to Rs 4.13 billion for the upgradation of system during the last financial year under distribution of power and energy loss reduction programme. Sources told this agency
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Students urged to work hard for acquiring knowledge

Students urged to work hard for acquiring knowledge

The Institute of Business Administration Punjab University Director Professor Dr Muhammad Ehsan Malik has urged upon the students community to work hard for acquiring knowledge in order to achieve intellectual and academic excellence and to successfully f
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
58 civil judges cum judicial magistrates take oath

58 civil judges cum judicial magistrates take oath

Newly posted 58 civil judges-cum-judicial magistrates in different districts of the province took oath of their offices here on Saturday. Registrar Lahore High Court (LHC), Abdul Sattar Asghar administered oath to them in a simple but impressive ceremony
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Chief Justice LHC constitutes 5DBs, 11SBs

Chief Justice LHC constitutes 5DBs, 11SBs

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC), Khawja Muhammad Sharif here on Saturday constituted five division benches (DBs) and eleven single benches (SBs) for disposal of the cases pending at principal seat of the august court for the week commencing from Jan
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Murder of two sons: LHC seeks reports from RPO within three days

Murder of two sons: LHC seeks reports from RPO within three days

The Lahore High Court (LHC) sought report within three days from Regional Police Officer (RPO) Gujaranawala about the murder of two sons of a woman Shamshad Begum by police. Chief Justice Khawja Muhammad Sharif passed this direction while taking suo motu
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
YLES 2010 concludes at Lums

YLES 2010 concludes at Lums

The Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs' Summit (YLES) 2010, hosted by Lums Entrepreneurial Society (LES) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums) concluded here on Saturday. The five-day event provides students a chance to display their leaders
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on 'Economic Management' held

Seminar on 'Economic Management' held

A market based economic model is the most effective tool to put economy back on track and mechanism to this regard needs to be evolved in collaboration with private sector for the progress and prosperity in the country.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Punjab rulers jeopardised LRMTS project, says Elahi

Punjab rulers jeopardised LRMTS project, says Elahi

Former Chief Minister Punjab and senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Q (PML-Q), Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on Saturday the Punjab rulers have jeopardised the Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System (LRMTS), causing colossal loss to the national economy on f
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan joins International Apparel Federation

Pakistan joins International Apparel Federation

The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufa-cturer and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has joined International Apparel Federation (IAF) to make Pakistan the 44th country to join hands with IAF on apparel trade, PREGMA Chairman, Mohsin Ayub Mirza, stated this o
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
'Economy to be back on track by July'

'Economy to be back on track by July'

Leading Industrialist and former President of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) S.M. Muneer has said that national economy will be back on track by July this year. Talking to Business Recorder he said that the textile sector was th
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Arif Usmani elected President of American Business Council

Arif Usmani elected President of American Business Council

Arif Usmani, Managing Director and Citi Country Officer, Citibank, NA, has been unanimously elected President of the American Business Council of Pakistan for the year 2010. Humayun Bashir, IBM Country General Manager, has been unanimously elected Vice Pr
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
UVAS plays proactive role in completion of eight PhD degrees

UVAS plays proactive role in completion of eight PhD degrees

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences' (UVAS) Department of Parasitology department has played its proactive role in the completion of eight PhD degrees leading to combat animal diseases during the last two years. As many as six students have r
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Upper Chenab, Jhelum and D G Khan canals reopened

Upper Chenab, Jhelum and D G Khan canals reopened

The Punjab Irrigation department has reopened three major canals-Upper Chenab, Upper Jhelum and Dera Ghazi Khan canals for second watering of the drought hit Rabi crops, including the strategic wheat crop. These canals were closed late December for a mont
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Two security personnel killed

Two security personnel killed

Two security officials were killed and two others sustained serious injuries when unknown armed men attacked them in Khuzdar, police said on Saturday. According to the local police and hospital sources, security personnel were busy in shopping in the loca
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Renaming of NWFP: good news soon, says Hoti

Renaming of NWFP: good news soon, says Hoti

Chief Minister NWFP Ameer Haider Khan Hoti said on Saturday that the people would soon hear good news about renaming of the Frontier province and provincial autonomy. Addressing a public meeting at Sports Complex Mardan after inaugurating five mega projec
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Nadra to collect CDGK's municipal services bills

Nadra to collect CDGK's municipal services bills

The Municipal Services Bills of City Government Karachi, will now be received by over 450 Nadra Centres in Karachi. An agreement in this regard was signed between DCO Karachi Javed Hanif Khan and Nadra's COO Saleem Rafiq at a ceremony held at Civic Center
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly Body appreciates performance of PAC

National Assembly Body appreciates performance of PAC

National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production on Saturday appreciated overall performance and professionalism of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra, where the manufacturing of fighter aircraft JF-17 is being undertaken with the help of
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister inaugurates Saraiki department, Multan College of Arts

Prime Minister inaugurates Saraiki department, Multan College of Arts

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the entire attention of the current government is on the education sector because illiteracy is the root cause of terrorism and extremism in the country. We would free the country from terrorism by educ
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ZTBL earns Rs four million profit in Haj operation

ZTBL earns Rs four million profit in Haj operation

Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has earned a profit of four million rupees during Haj operation last year. ZTBL President Zaka Ashraf told newsmen here on Saturday that ZTBL had received Haj applications for the first time in its history and earned pr
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Seafood exports falls by 11.28 percent

Seafood exports falls by 11.28 percent

Fish and fish preparation exports during the first half of the current fiscal year declined by 11.28 percent as against the exports of the corresponding period of last year. Fish and fish preparations exports during July-December (2009-10) were recorded a
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Eradication of illegal meat sale, slaughterhouses directed

Eradication of illegal meat sale, slaughterhouses directed

DCO Saeed Wahlah has directed the officers concerned to wipe out illegal and unauthorised private slaughterhouses and special campaign should be launched against the sale of substandard and unhygienic meat in the district to adhere to people's complaints
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Smeda to hold training programme on IPR

Smeda to hold training programme on IPR

Small & Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) in collaboration with FCCI has decided to arrange a one-day training programme on "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) Compliance in Pakistan", at FCCI. Regional Business Co-ordinator Smeda Zulqarna
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Agriculture, livestock, irrigation sectors estimate billions of losses

Agriculture, livestock, irrigation sectors estimate billions of losses

The total losses of agriculture, livestock and irrigation sectors are estimated at Rs 57,424 million of which 69 percent were in the form of direct damages of assets and stock, and 31 percent as indirect losses in production caused by the crisis in the di
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
All set to observe Indian Republic Day as 'Black Day' on January 26

All set to observe Indian Republic Day as 'Black Day' on January 26

Jammu and Kashmir people living both sides of the line of control and rest of the world will observe the Indian Republic Day on January, 26 as Black Day. They mark the day with their complete protest against the continued long illegal and forcible Indian
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Businessmen urged to concentrate on Nepali market: ambassador

Businessmen urged to concentrate on Nepali market: ambassador

The Nepali Ambassador to Pakistan Bala Bahadur Kunwar has said that Nepal and Pakistan were enjoying highly cordial relations since long but there is still a great need of developing strong commercial ties between the two friendly countries.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ICCI for developing low-cost energy resources

ICCI for developing low-cost energy resources

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry stressed the need for developing low-cost energy through cheap energy sources including hydro, biomass, coal, solar, wind and nuclear. In a meeting with members of the chamber here, President ICCI, Zahid Maqb
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Gilani and Shahbaz agree to pursue reconciliation policy

Gilani and Shahbaz agree to pursue reconciliation policy

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and the Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif here on Saturday in an hour-long meeting at the residence of the Prime Minister agreed to continue the policy of reconciliation in the best interest of the nation. These leader
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
'Depression second largest cause of ill health'

'Depression second largest cause of ill health'

Depression is rapidly increasing in the general population and approximately one out of four persons are suffering from this disease. Depression is the second largest cause of ill health after heart disease throughout the world. This was stated by preside
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
'Health projects to complete despite financial crunch'

'Health projects to complete despite financial crunch'

Despite the financial meltdown confronting the country, the Ministry of Health is confident of completing its all scheduled health projects timely to facilitate the suffering humanity.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
10 Turkish nationals deported

10 Turkish nationals deported

Pakistan on Saturday deported 10 Turkish nationals. They were held from different parts of Balochistan under various charges, sources in the Federal Investigation Agency told Business Recorder.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Zardari to attend trilateral, regional summits in Istanbul

Zardari to attend trilateral, regional summits in Istanbul

President Asif Ali Zardari arrives here on Sunday afternoon to attend a trilateral summit meeting with his Turkish and Afghan counterparts, aimed at steadily enhancing relations among the three countries and to continue efforts for bringing a lasting, dur
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
ANP workers join PPP

ANP workers join PPP

ANP workers, including Bakht Ali Khan, Lal Zamin Khan, Jamal Shah, and Nobat Khan of Kheshki on Saturday resigned from their political party and announced joining Pakistan People's Party along with their scores of colleagues and families. The announcement
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Boy killed, three others injured in house collapse

Boy killed, three others injured in house collapse

A minor boy was killed and three others were injured when a single storey house collapsed in Malir area. According to police, Areeb, 6, son of Muhammad Kashif was killed while his brother Arum, 9, mother Tasleem Bibi and his uncle Muhammad Adeel were inju
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Renaming of NWFP: Nawaz to meet Asfandyar next week

Renaming of NWFP: Nawaz to meet Asfandyar next week

An important meeting between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif and Awami National Party (ANP) President, Asfandyar Wali Khan is scheduled to be held in next week to resolve the issue of renaming of North West Frontier Province (
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
PEC organises lecture programme

PEC organises lecture programme

Professor Dr Engineer Thomas .A. Bier has said that according to European legislation, sustainable construction in Germany follows a guideline focusing on the design, construction and use of building materials with emphasis on ecological and economic aspe
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
IWDS organises awareness seminar on breast cancer

IWDS organises awareness seminar on breast cancer

The Institute of Women Development Studies (IWDS) University of Sindh organised an awareness seminar on breast cancer at the auditorium of IWDS. A large number of teachers and women from the community attended the event. Expert doctors from Nuclear Instit
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
NH&MP, Navtec sign MoU

NH&MP, Navtec sign MoU

To impart better knowledge and driving skill to drivers, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between National Highways & Motorway Police (NH&MP) and National Vocational and Technical Educational Corporation (Navtec) here on Saturday. The traini
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Leghari advised not to speak against government

Leghari advised not to speak against government

Provincial Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that Farooq Leghari has been rejected by the people but he is making futile efforts to come back in politics by levelling baseless accusations against the elected politica
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Murder case: LHC seeks report from DPO Sheikhupura

Murder case: LHC seeks report from DPO Sheikhupura

Lahore High Court Complaint Cell in charge has sought a detailed report from DPO Sheikhupura by January 25 about investigation in murder of an officer in Honda Atlas Factory Irfan Mir.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Six Supreme Court benches for next week

Six Supreme Court benches for next week

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted six benches for next week starting from January 25 at the Principal seat Islamabad to hear a number of cases.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Judiciary doesn't recognise any doctrine but rule of law: CJP

Judiciary doesn't recognise any doctrine but rule of law: CJP

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday said that the judiciary does not recognise any doctrine except rule of law and supremacy of the constitution. Addressing 12th Roll signing ceremony of newly enrolled advocates of the Supreme Court, the
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Raisani meets Shahbaz

Raisani meets Shahbaz

Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Khan Raisani called on Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Saturday. Political situation of the country and matters of mutual interest were discussed during the meeting.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
TIP workshop on 'Youth in Governance' on January 29-30

TIP workshop on 'Youth in Governance' on January 29-30

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) is organising the seventh workshop on 'Youth in Governance' in Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, on January 29 and 30. Professor Dr Nilofar Shaikh, vice-chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, woul
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Former PSM chairman sent to judicial custody

Former PSM chairman sent to judicial custody

Judicial Magistrate South, Ghulam Farooq Shaikh on Saturday remanded Mueen Aftab, former Chairman of Pakistan Steel Mills to judicial custody till January 27.
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Four civilians, two US soldiers among 30 killed in Afghanistan

Four civilians, two US soldiers among 30 killed in Afghanistan

Two US soldiers, four Afghan civilians, a police officer and 22 Taliban fighters were killed in a series of blasts and clashes in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday.The two US soldiers serving under the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Four civilians, two US soldiers among 30 killed in Afghanistan

Four civilians, two US soldiers among 30 killed in Afghanistan

Two US soldiers, four Afghan civilians, a police officer and 22 Taliban fighters were killed in a series of blasts and clashes in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday.The two US soldiers serving under the Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Circular Railway project hits a snag

Circular Railway project hits a snag

The long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project has hit a snag because of the issue of what sources said "re-lending" of around $1.58 billion by the Japanese government. The transfer of the amount to Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC) thro
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Circular Railway project hits a snag

Circular Railway project hits a snag

The long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project has hit a snag because of the issue of what sources said "re-lending" of around $1.58 billion by the Japanese government. The transfer of the amount to Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC) thro
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Circular Railway project hits a snag

Circular Railway project hits a snag

The long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project has hit a snag because of the issue of what sources said "re-lending" of around $1.58 billion by the Japanese government. The transfer of the amount to Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC) thro
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Haiti mourns its dead, government ends rescue operation

Haiti mourns its dead, government ends rescue operation

Haiti mourned its dead on Saturday and hundreds gathered in the ruins of a wrecked Catholic cathedral to honour an archbishop and other victims killed in last week's earthquake as the government ended search-and-rescue operations. With international effor
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Haiti mourns its dead, government ends rescue operation

Haiti mourns its dead, government ends rescue operation

Haiti mourned its dead on Saturday and hundreds gathered in the ruins of a wrecked Catholic cathedral to honour an archbishop and other victims killed in last week's earthquake as the government ended search-and-rescue operations. With international effor
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Afghanistan bans import of fertilisers

Afghanistan bans import of fertilisers

Afghanistan government, following request of Nato Forces, has imposed a ban on import of fertilisers. APP learnt on Saturday that Nato forces officials had contended that Urea fertilisers were being allegedly used in preparation of bombs and other explosi
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
Afghanistan bans import of fertilisers

Afghanistan bans import of fertilisers

Afghanistan government, following request of Nato Forces, has imposed a ban on import of fertilisers. APP learnt on Saturday that Nato forces officials had contended that Urea fertilisers were being allegedly used in preparation of bombs and other explosi
Published 24 Jan, 2010 12:00am
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