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Print - 2010-02-08
Billions of rupees being spent on uplift projects: Shahbaz

Billions of rupees being spent on uplift projects: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the government is paying special attention to the development of infrastructure as it plays a key role in the progress of the country. He said that billions of rupees were being spent on the dev
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
New VAT return form to replace combined ST/FED form

New VAT return form to replace combined ST/FED form

A new value-added tax (VAT) return (form for declaring sales, turnover and other liabilities) would replace the existing combined sales tax and federal excise return from July 1, 2010 under the Federal VAT Act 2010.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Evening OPD opened at Cardiac Emergency Centre

Evening OPD opened at Cardiac Emergency Centre

An out patient department (OPD) was opened at the evening shift of the Cardiac Emergency Centre, Shah Faisal Town. An announcement on Sunday said that Nazim of Shah Faisal Town, Irtiza Farooqui, performed the inauguration. The ceremony was attended by doc
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gulshan-e-Iqbal UCs- 4 and 11: roads inaugurated

Gulshan-e-Iqbal UCs- 4 and 11: roads inaugurated

The Town Nazim Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Wasey Jalil has said that city government laid the network of roads even in areas where there had been no concept of roads. In order to divert the traffic, new and short routes have been constructed so that traffic flow con
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Karachi violence a blow to economy

Karachi violence a blow to economy

A wave of political and sectarian violence sweeping Karachi threatens heavy financial losses in the country's economic hub, where analysts fear extremists are bent on fanning maximum instability. Bomb attacks targeting Shiite Muslims have killed 76 people
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Zehri took notice of party workers' resignation

Zehri took notice of party workers' resignation

Minister for Postal Services Israrullah Zehri has taken notice of resignation of the BNP (Awami) party workers of district Khuszdar here on Sunday. Some of the party workers resigned in protest for non-compliance of their problems.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH): Ulema discuss arrangements

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH): Ulema discuss arrangements

Ulema of various organisations discussed the arrangements to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW), an annual religious festival marked on Rabi-ul-Awwal 12, at a meeting organised by the Nizam-e-Mustafa Party (NMP), here on Sunday.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Curfew continues in occupied Srinagar

Curfew continues in occupied Srinagar

Many areas of occupied Srinagar, including Maisuma, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safa Kadal, Maharaj Ganj, Amira Kadal remained under curfew on Sunday to stop anti-India demonstrations. Complete shutdown was being observed in different cities and towns of the occ
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
White canes, ration distributed among blind people

White canes, ration distributed among blind people

White canes and ration were distributed among the blind people by the Chhipa Welfare Association. An announcement of the organisation here on Sunday, said that the chief of the Association, Ramzan Chhipa, also met with the blind people, listen to their pr
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Valentine's Day a blessing for flower sellers

Valentine's Day a blessing for flower sellers

The Valen-tine's Day to be celebrated on February 14, is a blessing for flower sellers of Islamabad. The flower sellers are eagerly waiting for the day sitting in their beautifully illuminated shops. They usually stock tons of flowers especially beautiful
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Pak-India talks seen good for Afghan efforts

Pak-India talks seen good for Afghan efforts

An easing of tension between India and Pakistan should help US-led efforts to stabilise Afghanistan though no one is expecting any quick breakthrough between the nuclear-armed rivals. India has proposed the first high-level bilateral talks since it suspen
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Constitution allows Zardari to complete term: Wardag

Constitution allows Zardari to complete term: Wardag

Tahr-eek-e-Istaqlal President, Rehmat Khan Wardag has urged PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif to play his democratic role in completion of the constitutional term of the government. Addressing a press conference here Sunday, he also asked Nawaz Sharif to avoi
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Turkey to operate container service on August 2

Turkey to operate container service on August 2

Turkey will operate Turkey-Iran, Pakistan container service on August 2, 2010. A decision in this regard was taken at the ECO Conference held in Tehran last week. It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan had operated this service from its end for Ira
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Fish sale in full swing with onset of rains

Fish sale in full swing with onset of rains

After a long dry spell, most parts of the country are receiving rains and people are compelled to stay indoors. The most attractive and delicious food item during the winter season is fried fish and as the rains have started, most of the fish shops are wi
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Producing industrial force: Tevta prepares Rs 2.3 billion plan

Producing industrial force: Tevta prepares Rs 2.3 billion plan

Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (Tevta) has prepared a comprehensive plan costing Rs 2.30 billion for producing skilled industrial force in the Punjab. Official sources told APP here on Sunday that under the programme training in mod
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Meeting held to condole death of Muhammad Saeed Khan

Meeting held to condole death of Muhammad Saeed Khan

NWFP Hoc-key Association Sunday paid rich tribute to its president in a condolence meeting held here Sunday at Garrison club with Chairman NWFP Hockey Association Muhammad Saeed Khan in the chair. President and MPA from Dera Ismail Khan Major Latifullah K
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Political parties denounce Karachi blasts

Political parties denounce Karachi blasts

Tehrik-i-Insaf, Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Muttahida Muslim Movement Pakistan Sunday staged demonstrations in Multan against the Karachi bomb blasts and condemned the growing incidents of terrorism. The protesters carrying banners raised anti-gove
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'PPP committed to masses' welfare'

'PPP committed to masses' welfare'

Secretary Inform-ation PPP District Gilgit Rana Nazeem Khan said on Sunday that the PPP was committed to providing all basic facilities of life to the masses. Talking to APP he said that the PPP had inherited all the problems and previous regimes of the c
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Traffic police launch campaign

Traffic police launch campaign

The traffic police on Sunday launched an awareness campaign advising the general public to slow down and keep headlights of their vehicles on during wet weather conditions to avert any accident. The traffic education officers informed the drivers that roa
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Rs 18.50 billion being spent on health projects

Rs 18.50 billion being spent on health projects

Punjab government is spending Rs 18.50 billion on different health projects aimed at ensuring maximum treatment facilities to the masses at their doorstep. Under the programme Rs 12 billion were being spent on setting up ultra modern emergency wards in te
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PML-N leader criticises government for ignoring water issue

PML-N leader criticises government for ignoring water issue

Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, Central Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has bitterly criticised the government for ignoring the water issue and said that the lawmakers and people wanted to know that who was monitoring the progress of Indus W
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
IT minister to visit KCCI today

IT minister to visit KCCI today

The Sindh Information Technology Minister, Muhammad Raza Haroon, will visit the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on February 8. An announcement said that he will hold a meeting with the members of the KCCI. It said that the Chief Executive
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
LA-40 valley five Azad Kashmir: Muslim Conference wins by-poll

LA-40 valley five Azad Kashmir: Muslim Conference wins by-poll

Ahmed Raza Qadri, belonging to Muslim Conference has won the by-polls at LA-40 valley 5 Azad Kashmir, according to unofficial results on Sunday. According to private TV channel, Ahmed Raza Qadri secured victory after getting 2158 votes while Abdul Salam B
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PPP worker killed in clash

PPP worker killed in clash

A worker of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) was killed in a clash between PPP and Muslim Conference workers during the by-election for a vacant seat of AJK Legislative Assembly. According to police and Hospital sources, Captain Tariq (Retd) was died on the
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ajmal Khattak passes away

Ajmal Khattak passes away

Veteran politician, eminent writer and renowned Pastho poet, Ajmal Khan Khattak died due to protracted illness in his hometown Akora Khattak in Nowshera district on Sunday evening. He was 85. The funeral prayer of ANP senior leader Ajmal Khattak would be
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Supreme Court has no designs to weaken democratic system: CJP

Supreme Court has no designs to weaken democratic system: CJP

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry here on Sunday made it clear that the Supreme Court had no designs to weaken the democratic system in the country as the judiciary itself rendered great sacrifices to put the country
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
SAB criticises water shortage in Sindh

SAB criticises water shortage in Sindh

Vice President, Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB), Mirpurkhas chapter Haji Abdul Ghafoor Maher advocate has strongly criticised the Irrigation authorities for releasing water in Mithrao Canal only for drinking purpose, as a result wheat and other crops cultivated
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Police arrest Taluka Nazim Kunri

Police arrest Taluka Nazim Kunri

The Samaro police arrested Taluka Nazim Kunri, district Umerkot, Jam Memon on charges of setting houses on fire, attempting murder and kidnapping during an alleged grabbing of agricultural land. Report received here said that heavy contingents of Samaro p
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
CD launching ceremony to be held in AIOU

CD launching ceremony to be held in AIOU

Institute of Educational Technology, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will launch an educational TV documentary video CD on great classical poet of Sindh, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitahi on Monday. The CD has been prepared in collaboration with the department
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iran arrests people hired by CIA: IRNA

Iran arrests people hired by CIA: IRNA

Iran said on Sunday it had arrested seven people accused of stoking unrest after last year's disputed election, including some who were hired by the US Central Intelligence Agency, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Yanukovich wins Ukraine presidential election: exit polls

Yanukovich wins Ukraine presidential election: exit polls

Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich won presidential elections on Sunday, according to exit polls, but rival Yulia Tymoshenko refused to concede, in remarks which could presage a court challenge.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ethiopian troops cross into two Somali towns: locals

Ethiopian troops cross into two Somali towns: locals

Ethiopian troops in armoured vehicles crossed into two border towns in south central Somalia and seized the family of a man with links to al Shabaab insurgents, residents said on Sunday.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Two planes collide in Colorado; three die

Two planes collide in Colorado; three die

Two small planes collided in a flames over northern Colorado and killed all three people aboard, but a glider under tow by one aircraft cut loose and flew through the fireball to safety, officials and witnesses said.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US not in direct contact with Taliban: Holbrooke

US not in direct contact with Taliban: Holbrooke

Washington is not in "direct contact" with the Taliban as part of efforts after January's London conference on Afghanistan to re-integrate insurgents, US envoy Richard Holbrooke said Sunday. "The press, since London, has been kind of obsessed with the ide
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India offers wide-range talks to Pakistan

India offers wide-range talks to Pakistan

Apart from foreign secretary-level dialogues, India has proposed additional dialogues to Pakistan for the solution of regional issues, claims India media. According to private TV channel, the additional talks will mainly focus terrorism and regional secur
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Benazir's reconciliation vision to be carried forward: Gilani

Benazir's reconciliation vision to be carried forward: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has declared that in accordance with the vision of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, the politics of reconciliation would be carried forward as this entails stability of the government, strengthening of the institutions and org
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Rally against Karachi blasts held

Rally against Karachi blasts held

Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen took out a rally from Nasir Bagh to Punjab Assembly Hall here on Sunday against the Friday's twin blasts in the Chehlum procession in Karachi. A large number of people including women and children participated in the rally. Ul
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Britain to cut number of visas to foreign students

Britain to cut number of visas to foreign students

Britain is to cut the number of visas it hands out to foreign students in a bid to stop people breaking the rules by working illegally, officials said Saturday. A total of 236,470 student visas were issued in 2008-09, the last year for which full figures
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nato seeks broader ties with Pakistan, China and India

Nato seeks broader ties with Pakistan, China and India

The head of Nato said Sunday that the alliance's troubled mission in Afghanistan shows it is vital to boost ties with nations like China, India and Pakistan. Drawing from flaws exposed in Afghanistan, where Nato is struggling to hold off a Taliban and al
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nato seeks broader ties with Pakistan, China and India

Nato seeks broader ties with Pakistan, China and India

The head of Nato said Sunday that the alliance's troubled mission in Afghanistan shows it is vital to boost ties with nations like China, India and Pakistan. Drawing from flaws exposed in Afghanistan, where Nato is struggling to hold off a Taliban and al
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Al Qaeda threat graver to US than nuclear Iran: Clinton

Al Qaeda threat graver to US than nuclear Iran: Clinton

The threat of a nuclear-armed Iran is "real" for the United States but al Qaeda poses an even greater danger, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday. "In terms of a country, obviously a nuclear-armed country like North Korea or Iran pose both a
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Minister sees blasphemy law revision this year

Minister sees blasphemy law revision this year

Pakistan plans within this year to revise its laws against blasphemy, which have long been criticised as a way to abuse minorities, a government minister said. Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti said religious reconciliation was a little-noticed
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India successfully tests nuclear capable missile

India successfully tests nuclear capable missile

India again successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile Sunday that can hit targets across much of Asia and the Middle East, a defence ministry statement said. It was the fourth test of the Agni III missile, the statement added. The first attempt in
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India successfully tests nuclear capable missile

India successfully tests nuclear capable missile

India again successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable missile Sunday that can hit targets across much of Asia and the Middle East, a defence ministry statement said. It was the fourth test of the Agni III missile, the statement added. The first attempt in
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand officials have refused to supply sugar to Pakistan on government-to-government basis, and have asked to approach private firms. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the federal government had asked TCP to negotiate with leading
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand officials have refused to supply sugar to Pakistan on government-to-government basis, and have asked to approach private firms. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the federal government had asked TCP to negotiate with leading
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand refuses to supply sugar on government to government basis

Thailand officials have refused to supply sugar to Pakistan on government-to-government basis, and have asked to approach private firms. Sources told Business Recorder on Saturday that the federal government had asked TCP to negotiate with leading
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received the lowest bid of $723.20 per ton for 50,000 tons of white sugar against its first tender for 150,000 tons, but the accompanying bid bond has been established in the shape of a Standby Letter of Credi
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received the lowest bid of $723.20 per ton for 50,000 tons of white sugar against its first tender for 150,000 tons, but the accompanying bid bond has been established in the shape of a Standby Letter of Credi
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

Lowest bid of $723.20 per ton sugar import received

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received the lowest bid of $723.20 per ton for 50,000 tons of white sugar against its first tender for 150,000 tons, but the accompanying bid bond has been established in the shape of a Standby Letter of Credi
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Expenses up, development spending down

Expenses up, development spending down

The government has increased current expenditure by Rs 299 billion, reduced development spending by Rs 253 billion for the on-going fiscal year, which economist believe is mainly to meet the expenditure being incurred on war against terrorism, following n
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Expenses up, development spending down

Expenses up, development spending down

The government has increased current expenditure by Rs 299 billion, reduced development spending by Rs 253 billion for the on-going fiscal year, which economist believe is mainly to meet the expenditure being incurred on war against terrorism, following n
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Expenses up, development spending down

Expenses up, development spending down

The government has increased current expenditure by Rs 299 billion, reduced development spending by Rs 253 billion for the on-going fiscal year, which economist believe is mainly to meet the expenditure being incurred on war against terrorism, following n
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates mixed

THE RUPEE: rates mixed

The rupee, somehow, managed to recover modestly against both dollar and euro during the week ended on February 6, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee rose by seven paisa versus US currency for buying at 84.98 and eight paisa for selling at 85.02.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates mixed

THE RUPEE: rates mixed

The rupee, somehow, managed to recover modestly against both dollar and euro during the week ended on February 6, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee rose by seven paisa versus US currency for buying at 84.98 and eight paisa for selling at 85.02.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP), which is endeavouring hard to ensure ''zero tolerance'' on corruption and procurement, has come out hard on Port Qasim Authority''s clarification with regard to the alleged "misprocurement by PQA, causing loss of
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP), which is endeavouring hard to ensure 'zero tolerance' on corruption and procurement, has come out hard on Port Qasim Authority's clarification with regard to the alleged "misprocurement by PQA, causing loss of Rs
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Dredging works contract: TIP comes out hard on PQA clarification

Transparency International Pakistan (TIP), which is endeavouring hard to ensure 'zero tolerance' on corruption and procurement, has come out hard on Port Qasim Authority's clarification with regard to the alleged "misprocurement by PQA, causing loss of Rs
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter decreased by a significant 23.5 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 348 million. The futures spreads surged by 734bps to settle at a level of 12.10 percent due to liquidity issues creating volatility in the rates,
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter decreased by a significant 23.5 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 348 million. The futures spreads surged by 734bps to settle at a level of 12.10 percent due to liquidity issues creating volatility in the rates,
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter decreased by a significant 23.5 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 348 million. The futures spreads surged by 734bps to settle at a level of 12.10 percent due to liquidity issues creating volatility in the rates,
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 23.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter decreased by a significant 23.5 percent on week-on-week basis to Rs 348 million. The futures spreads surged by 734bps to settle at a level of 12.10 percent due to liquidity issues creating volatility in the rates,
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Shares market lacks lustre

Shares market lacks lustre

Healthy trading activity on the last trading session of the week ended on February 6, 2010 supported the KSE-100 index to register an increase of 155.54 points to close at 9,769.73 points level. The market remained lacklustre during first three sessions o
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Shares market lacks lustre

Shares market lacks lustre

Healthy trading activity on the last trading session of the week ended on February 6, 2010 supported the KSE-100 index to register an increase of 155.54 points to close at 9,769.73 points level. The market remained lacklustre during first three sessions o
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Shares market lacks lustre

Shares market lacks lustre

Healthy trading activity on the last trading session of the week ended on February 6, 2010 supported the KSE-100 index to register an increase of 155.54 points to close at 9,769.73 points level. The market remained lacklustre during first three sessions o
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium

Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday ordered Iran's atomic chief to begin higher uranium enrichment, raising the stakes in a dispute with the West days after seeming to accept a UN-drafted nuclear deal.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium

Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Sunday ordered Iran's atomic chief to begin higher uranium enrichment, raising the stakes in a dispute with the West days after seeming to accept a UN-drafted nuclear deal.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

The public has no tolerance for a state that does not do everything it can to fight tax evasion, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Sunday. Defending his decision to buy Swiss bank account data from a whistleblower even though they were st
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

The public has no tolerance for a state that does not do everything it can to fight tax evasion, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Sunday. Defending his decision to buy Swiss bank account data from a whistleblower even though they were st
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

Germany says public demands crackdown on tax evasion

The public has no tolerance for a state that does not do everything it can to fight tax evasion, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Sunday. Defending his decision to buy Swiss bank account data from a whistleblower even though they were st
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
I would mull White House bid: Sarah Palin

I would mull White House bid: Sarah Palin

Republican darling Sarah Palin said Sunday that "it would be absurd" for her to rule out running for president and that she would consider a 2012 bid if she thought it would be right for America.
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Up to 50 dead in US plant blast

Up to 50 dead in US plant blast

As many as 50 people may have been killed in an explosion Sunday at a US energy plant in Connecticut, a hospital spokesman told AFP, adding a search and rescue operation was under way. "The reports vary from a few, several to possibly as many as 50 dead,"
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Up to 50 dead in US plant blast

Up to 50 dead in US plant blast

As many as 50 people may have been killed in an explosion Sunday at a US energy plant in Connecticut, a hospital spokesman told AFP, adding a search and rescue operation was under way. "The reports vary from a few, several to possibly as many as 50 dead,"
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 sales tax auditors/senior auditors would go on countrywide strike from Monday (today) against the prolonged delay in their promotions within the new organisational structure of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 sales tax auditors/senior auditors would go on countrywide strike from Monday (today) against the prolonged delay in their promotions within the new organisational structure of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 FBR auditors will go on strike today

Over 800 sales tax auditors/senior auditors would go on countrywide strike from Monday (today) against the prolonged delay in their promotions within the new organisational structure of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS).
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Taliban and Nato prepare for Helmand offensive

Taliban and Nato prepare for Helmand offensive

Taliban militants are digging in ahead of a major Nato operation in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, in one of the biggest offensives in the eight-year-old war. US Marines are set to launch an operation within days to take Marjah, an area of lush
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Taliban and Nato prepare for Helmand offensive

Taliban and Nato prepare for Helmand offensive

Taliban militants are digging in ahead of a major Nato operation in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan, in one of the biggest offensives in the eight-year-old war. US Marines are set to launch an operation within days to take Marjah, an area of lush
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
President summons Senate

President summons Senate

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 54 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has been pleased to summon the Senate to meet in the Parliament Building, Islamabad, on Tuesday, the 9th February at 4:0
Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (February 07, 2010) and the forecast for Monday (February 08, 2010).

Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 01 to 06, 2010).

Published 08 Feb, 2010 12:00am
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