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Print - 2010-02-15
Book on martyr Maqbool Butt launched

Book on martyr Maqbool Butt launched

A book was launched on the life of prominent Kashmiri martyred leader, Muhammad Maqbool Butt at a special function in occupied Srinagar on Sunday. The book includes letters of the martyred leader and highlights different aspects of his life.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Anti-polio campaign: 705,000 children to be immunised from today

Anti-polio campaign: 705,000 children to be immunised from today

As many as 705,000 children under 5 years of age will be administered polio drops in a three-day anti-polio campaign to be started here from Monday (today). Monitoring of this campaign will be carried out on February 18 and 19 and strict action will be ta
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Qamar inaugurates Hala Gas Processing Plant

Qamar inaugurates Hala Gas Processing Plant

The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Syed Naveed Qamar, inaugurated Hala Gas Processing Plant here on Sunday. The event hosted by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), that drew a diverse gathering comprising provincial and local governme
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
HEC to offer 20 media scholarships

HEC to offer 20 media scholarships

Higher Educ-ation Commission (HEC) will grant 20 scholarships to deserving students under Pakistan's first ever media scholarship programme. This unique scholarship programme will cover costs of tuition fee for two-year of Master degrees in Mass Communica
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Tahir Manzoor nominated new CPLC Chairman

Tahir Manzoor nominated new CPLC Chairman

Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) Chairman former Justice Asif Jan has expressed his inability to continue to work as Chairman of CPLC due to his illness. He has nominated Chaudhry Tahir Manzoor as new Chairman and spokesman of the CPLC and hoped th
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
US missile raid kills seven militants

US missile raid kills seven militants

Missiles from a US drone aircraft killed seven militants at a training compound in lawless north-western tribal belt on Sunday, officials said. Two missiles slammed into a building near the main town in North Waziristan, a tribal region rife with Taliban,
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Provinces to get autonomy shortly: Fahmida

Provinces to get autonomy shortly: Fahmida

Speaker, National Assembly, Dr Fahmida Mirza has said that Constitutional Reforms Committee (CRC) is actively working to finalise its recommendations, adding that shortly the provinces will be enabled to enjoy provincial autonomy which they were awaiting
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
A new wire twist on silicon solar cells

A new wire twist on silicon solar cells

US researchers have devised a way to make flexible solar cells with silicon wires that use just 1 percent of the material needed to make conventional solar cells. The eventual hope is to make thin, light solar cells that could be incorporated into clothin
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Thousands protest Niger president's grip on power

Thousands protest Niger president's grip on power

More than 10,000 anti-government protesters gathered in Niger's capital on Sunday calling on President Mamadou Tandja to reverse a constitutional rejig that gave him broader and extended powers. Riot police were present but there were no clashes, witnesse
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
British soldier killed in Afghan blast: ministry

British soldier killed in Afghan blast: ministry

A British soldier was killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan while on foot patrol Sunday, but his death was not part of a major assault by international forces, defence officials said. The soldier, from 6 Rifles serving with the 3 Rifles Battle Gr
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif's statement criticised

Nawaz Sharif's statement criticised

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information Jameel Soomro has reacted to PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif's statement that President Asif Ali Zardari was the biggest threat to democracy adding that in fact Nawaz Sharif himself has turned up a biggest threat
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PPP workers hold rallies in support of Zardari

PPP workers hold rallies in support of Zardari

The workers of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Sunday held rallies across country to express solidarity with President Asif Ali Zardari. In the federal capital, a rally was taken out in front of the National Press Club (NPC). The PPP workers gathered in
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
PBC terms SCBA strike call 'unnecessary'

PBC terms SCBA strike call 'unnecessary'

Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Sunday termed the strike call announced by President Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Qazi Anwar, as "unnecessary", saying that the matter is already sub judice and certain directions has already been passed.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Fazal flays Nawaz for 'playing politics' over judges' issue

Fazal flays Nawaz for 'playing politics' over judges' issue

The issue of judges' elevation must not be politicised and free judiciary should be trusted for resolving the issue in accordance with the constitution, said Maulana Fazalur Rehman, the chief of Jamiat-e-Ulema e Islam (JUI-F) on Sunday. Talking to a priva
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
First death anniversary of Ghazanfer Abbas observed

First death anniversary of Ghazanfer Abbas observed

The first death anniversary of Late Syed Ghazanfer Abbas, father of Syed Ibne Hussain DIG NH&MP, was observed in Lahore and Multan with great respect and honour. A large number of social and religious leaders and civil society members participated in the
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Procurement of additional LNG: MoP directed to prepare plan

Procurement of additional LNG: MoP directed to prepare plan

The Petroleum Ministry is said to have been directed by the Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet to prepare a plan to procure additional liquefied natural gas (LNG), possibly through Shell, to bridge the demand/supply gap, official source
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nawaz Sharif's statement criticised

Nawaz Sharif's statement criticised

Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information Jameel Soomro has reacted to PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif's statement that President Asif Ali Zardari was the biggest threat to democracy adding that in fact Nawaz Sharif himself has turned up a biggest threat
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Polio drive begins in Punjab

Polio drive begins in Punjab

Punjab Health Department has finalised the arrangements for three days National Immunisation Campaign against polio, which is starting from Monday (today) during which polio drop would be administered to 16 million children up to five years of age. A tota
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Some elements hatching conspiracies against democracy: Qaim

Some elements hatching conspiracies against democracy: Qaim

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that PPP believes in democracy, rule of law and run the institutions according to law but unfortunately some elements are hatching conspiracy against democracy in the country. This he said while addressing
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
'Kashmiri martyrs' mission demands logical end'

'Kashmiri martyrs' mission demands logical end'

The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League, a constituent of the All Parties Hurriyet, while paying rich tributes to a martyred Ghulam Muhammad Bulla on his 35th death anniversary, pledged to take the mission of Kashmiri martyrs to its logical conclusion.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Mines, snipers slow progress in Afghan offensive

Mines, snipers slow progress in Afghan offensive

Militants fleeing a massive assault in southern Afghanistan aimed at clearing Taliban from their last stronghold are booby-trapping villages as they go, commanders said Sunday. Mines and militant sniper fire were slowing progress for US-led troops a day a
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

None of the promises are yet fulfilled. Despite Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin''s assurance that a part of war related reimbursements pending since nine months will be received in the first two weeks of February has gone bad yet again.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

None of the promises are yet fulfilled. Despite Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin's assurance that a part of war related reimbursements pending since nine months will be received in the first two weeks of February has gone bad yet again.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

MONEY WEEK: private borrowers on the sidelines as NFA falls

None of the promises are yet fulfilled. Despite Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin's assurance that a part of war related reimbursements pending since nine months will be received in the first two weeks of February has gone bad yet again.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India to kick off its biggest arms fair

India to kick off its biggest arms fair

Global armament giants are heading to an annual defence fair in India, which plans to spend tens of billions of dollars to equip its million-plus military with new hardware. Some 650 defence companies from 35 countries will take part in the sixth edition
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India to kick off its biggest arms fair

India to kick off its biggest arms fair

Global armament giants are heading to an annual defence fair in India, which plans to spend tens of billions of dollars to equip its million-plus military with new hardware. Some 650 defence companies from 35 countries will take part in the sixth edition
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India says investigating blast, Pakistan talks on

India says investigating blast, Pakistan talks on

Security officials were investigating the possible involvement of militants in a bomb blast in western India that killed nine people, but New Delhi said talks with Islamabad later this month would go ahead.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
India says investigating blast, Pakistan talks on

India says investigating blast, Pakistan talks on

Security officials were investigating the possible involvement of militants in a bomb blast in western India that killed nine people, but New Delhi said talks with Islamabad later this month would go ahead.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iron ore prices are likely to rise sharply: BHP chief

Iron ore prices are likely to rise sharply: BHP chief

Annual iron ore prices should see a large increase in 2010, BHP Billiton chief executive Marius Kloppers said on Australian television and repeated suggestions to move towards a more flexible pricing mechanism.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iraqi Kurdistan to publish oil contracts: minister

Iraqi Kurdistan to publish oil contracts: minister

Iraqi Kurdistan said on Sunday that the semi-autonomous region planned to publish disputed oil deals it had made with foreign firms, a move that may help end an impasse with Baghdad over who will pay them. Kurdistan and Baghdad have been at loggerheads fo
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Australia says it agrees to more flights with China

Australia says it agrees to more flights with China

Australia and China on Sunday agreed to increase the number of flights between the countries as they move towards talks on an "open skies" accord, Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said. Under a new air services agreement, the number of seats available
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Eid Milad on February 27

Eid Milad on February 27

Chairman, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman on Sunday said that Rabi-ul-Awwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the country and Rabi-ul-Awwal 1, 1431 AD, will fall on February 16, 2010. The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee h
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Eid Milad on February 27

Eid Milad on February 27

Chairman, Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman on Sunday said that Rabi-ul-Awwal moon was not sighted anywhere in the country and Rabi-ul-Awwal 1, 1431 AD, will fall on February 16, 2010. The meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee h
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 16.5 percent or Rs 57 million on week-on-week basis to Rs 406 million. The futures spread surged by 59bps to 12.59 percent depicting uncertainty regarding the future movement of the index, analysts sai
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 16.5 percent or Rs 57 million on week-on-week basis to Rs 406 million. The futures spread surged by 59bps to 12.59 percent depicting uncertainty regarding the future movement of the index, analysts sai
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 16.5 percent or Rs 57 million on week-on-week basis to Rs 406 million. The futures spread surged by 59bps to 12.59 percent depicting uncertainty regarding the future movement of the index, analysts sai
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

Futures open interest decreases by 16.5 percent

The open interest at the futures counter increased by 16.5 percent or Rs 57 million on week-on-week basis to Rs 406 million. The futures spread surged by 59bps to 12.59 percent depicting uncertainty regarding the future movement of the index, analysts sai
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Karachi share market depicted mixed trend during the week ended on February 13, 2010 and the KSE-100 index closed at 9,805.87 points with a gain of 36.14 points. The investors took cautious stance and the index traded in a tight band of 158 points, hittin
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Karachi share market depicted mixed trend during the week ended on February 13, 2010 and the KSE-100 index closed at 9,805.87 points with a gain of 36.14 points. The investors took cautious stance and the index traded in a tight band of 158 points, hittin
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Mixed trend on KSE

Mixed trend on KSE

Karachi share market depicted mixed trend during the week ended on February 13, 2010 and the KSE-100 index closed at 9,805.87 points with a gain of 36.14 points. The investors took cautious stance and the index traded in a tight band of 158 points, hittin
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Smuggling hashish: ANF nabs high Income Tax official

Smuggling hashish: ANF nabs high Income Tax official

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested a Commissioner of Income Tax on charges of smuggling hashish, unearthing a unique case of narcotics involving a senior official of Income Tax Group, Grade-20.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gilani dispels fears of threat to democracy

Gilani dispels fears of threat to democracy

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani dispelled the impression of any threat to democracy in Pakistan, saying that there could be difference of opinion over interpretation of the Constitution and law, but there was no threat to democracy.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Gilani dispels fears of threat to democracy

Gilani dispels fears of threat to democracy

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani dispelled the impression of any threat to democracy in Pakistan, saying that there could be difference of opinion over interpretation of the Constitution and law, but there was no threat to democracy.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
AGP meets Chief Justice

AGP meets Chief Justice

The tug of war between government and judiciary over the appointment of superior courts judges is a tangible reality. However, the Attorney General for Pakistan on Sunday called on Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and conveyed government's version
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
AGP meets Chief Justice

AGP meets Chief Justice

The tug of war between government and judiciary over the appointment of superior courts judges is a tangible reality. However, the Attorney General for Pakistan on Sunday called on Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and conveyed government's version
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lawyers call strike, boycott of courts today

Lawyers call strike, boycott of courts today

The legal fraternity-an integral part of judiciary has once again stood for the supremacy of the constitution and announced nation-wide strike and boycott of courts on Monday (today) declaring steps taken by the government regarding appointment of superio
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lawyers call strike, boycott of courts today

Lawyers call strike, boycott of courts today

The legal fraternity-an integral part of judiciary has once again stood for the supremacy of the constitution and announced nation-wide strike and boycott of courts on Monday (today) declaring steps taken by the government regarding appointment of superio
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Zardari biggest threat to democracy, says Nawaz

Zardari biggest threat to democracy, says Nawaz

In a scathing attack on President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif on Sunday declared him (Zardari) as the "biggest threat to democracy", saying that his party will not allow the government to go scot-free.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Zardari biggest threat to democracy, says Nawaz

Zardari biggest threat to democracy, says Nawaz

In a scathing attack on President Asif Ali Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif on Sunday declared him (Zardari) as the "biggest threat to democracy", saying that his party will not allow the government to go scot-free.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to recover modestly against dollar during the week ended on February 13, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee posted gain of four paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 84.95 and 84.98.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: firm trend

THE RUPEE: firm trend

The rupee managed to recover modestly against dollar during the week ended on February 13, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee posted gain of four paisa versus dollar for buying and selling at 84.95 and 84.98.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

The country''s top financial officials would meet their counterparts in International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday in Dubai for policy level dialogue for fifth $1.2 billion tranche of the Fund''s Standby Arrangement (SBA). According to sources, IMF and P
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

The country's top financial officials would meet their counterparts in International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday in Dubai for policy level dialogue for fifth $1.2 billion tranche of the Fund's Standby Arrangement (SBA). According to sources, IMF and Pak
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

$1.2 billion fifth SBA tranche: talks with IMF start in Dubai today

The country's top financial officials would meet their counterparts in International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday in Dubai for policy level dialogue for fifth $1.2 billion tranche of the Fund's Standby Arrangement (SBA). According to sources, IMF and Pak
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Three killed in Dadu blast

Three killed in Dadu blast

At least three persons died and 15 others were injured in a bomb blast near Marvi Cinema here on Sunday. According to local police officials and the medics, rescue activities started after blast. Bodies of two deceased persons as well as 15 injured were s
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Three killed in Dadu blast

Three killed in Dadu blast

At least three persons died and 15 others were injured in a bomb blast near Marvi Cinema here on Sunday. According to local police officials and the medics, rescue activities started after blast. Bodies of two deceased persons as well as 15 injured were s
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nato says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians

Nato says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians

Nato rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians on Sunday, the second day of an offensive designed to impose Afghan government authority on one of the last big Taliban strongholds in the country's most violent province.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Nato says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians

Nato says its rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians

Nato rockets killed 12 Afghan civilians on Sunday, the second day of an offensive designed to impose Afghan government authority on one of the last big Taliban strongholds in the country's most violent province.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
UAE minister sees inflation up two percent in 2010

UAE minister sees inflation up two percent in 2010

Inflation in the United Arab Emirates will not exceed 2 percent in 2010, the economy minister was quoted as saying by state news agency WAM on Sunday. Sultan bin Saeed al-Mansouri did not elaborate on his prediction, only saying it reflected "positive res
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Astronauts outfit space station observation deck

Astronauts outfit space station observation deck

Endeavour shuttle astronauts wrapped-up a near six-hour spacewalk early Sunday, installing fluid tubes to the landmark observation deck on the International Space Station.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (February 14, 2010) and the forecast for Monday (February 15, 2010).

Published 15 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 08 to 13, 2010).

Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Former US officials in cyberattack simulation

Former US officials in cyberattack simulation

Former top US intelligence officials will become cyberwarriors on Tuesday in a simulation of how the US government would respond to a massive cyberattack on the United States. "The scenario itself is secret," said Eileen McMenamin, vice president of commu
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Turkey offers to host Iran nuclear exchange

Turkey offers to host Iran nuclear exchange

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday his country is willing to serve as the venue for an exchange of Iranian nuclear fuel in any settlement between Tehran and the West. "The International Atomic Energy Agency has said Turkey could se
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Freed Suu Kyi deputy calls for Myanmar talks

Freed Suu Kyi deputy calls for Myanmar talks

Aung San Suu Kyi's deputy urged Myanmar's ruling junta Sunday to engage the opposition in dialogue before elections this year, as he took his first steps outside as a free man in seven years. Tin, 83, vice chairman of Suu Kyi's National League for Democra
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Yemeni helicopter crash kills 10 soldiers

Yemeni helicopter crash kills 10 soldiers

Ten Yemeni soldiers were killed on Sunday when their military helicopter crashed in a mountainous area in the region of Saada, a Shiite rebel stronghold, witnesses said. The witnesses said the helicopter went down at Kahlan mountain, east of the provincia
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Yemeni rebels to hand over Saudi soldiers: report

Yemeni rebels to hand over Saudi soldiers: report

Yemeni Shia rebels are expected to hand over five captive Saudi soldiers in less than a week, a Saudi-owned newspaper reported on Sunday, following a 48-hour ultimatum set by Riyadh.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Iran opposition head's wife says son 'tortured' in detention

Iran opposition head's wife says son 'tortured' in detention

Opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi's wife has pleaded with Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to take action against those who had "tortured" her son and several other detained protesters. In an open letter, Fatemeh Karroubi, described to Khamenei
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Israeli cult leader charged with rape, enslavement

Israeli cult leader charged with rape, enslavement

A suspected Israeli cult leader alleged by prosecutors to have kept 21 wives under his spell was charged on Sunday with sexual crimes and enslavement. The suspect, Goel Ratzon, 60, has denied the allegations in what the indictment called a "mind-boggling"
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Kenya suspends ministers, officials over graft

Kenya suspends ministers, officials over graft

Kenya's prime minister suspended two ministers over corruption allegations on Sunday after the president took the same action against eight officials in moves that will please donors but underline coalition divisions.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Wordplay marks Chinese New Year celebrations

Wordplay marks Chinese New Year celebrations

Millions of Chinese visited families and sent text messages to friends on Sunday, the first day of the Year of the Tiger, with a traditional love of wordplay taking on a political twist in some telephone text greetings. Streets were quiet on New Year's da
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Obama statue removed from Jakarta park

Obama statue removed from Jakarta park

A statue depicting US President Barack Obama as a boy was Sunday removed from a park in Indonesia's capital, officials said. The two-metre (six-foot) bronze was removed from Menteng Park and taken to nearby Menteng One primary school, which Obama attended
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Lebanese army fires on Israeli fighter planes

Lebanese army fires on Israeli fighter planes

Lebanese anti-aircraft guns opened fire on four Israeli warplanes which were violating its airspace at low altitude on Sunday, the military said. "The army's anti-aircraft guns fired at four Israeli warplanes overflying southern Lebanon, Hasbaya, the Shou
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Childhood cancer survivors at increased heart risk

Childhood cancer survivors at increased heart risk

Survivors of childhood cancer who received certain types of treatment are at dramatically increased risk of dying from a heart-related condition later on, new research shows.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Low intelligence quotient among top heart health risks

Low intelligence quotient among top heart health risks

Intelligence comes second only to smoking as a predictor of heart disease, scientists said on February 10, suggesting public health campaigns may need to be designed for people with lower IQs if they are to work.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
China points to farms as major pollution risk

China points to farms as major pollution risk

China on February 09 named pollution from farms as a major cause for concern, as the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases released its first nation-wide survey on sources of environmental degradation.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
NASA launches satellite to watch for solar storms

NASA launches satellite to watch for solar storms

NASA launched a science satellite on February 11 to keep a close watch on the sun and help improve forecasts of the solar storms that can disrupt navigational signals, satellites and power grids.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Scientists reveal why Valium can be addictive

Scientists reveal why Valium can be addictive

Scientists said they had figured out why people get hooked on a class of prescription drugs that includes Valium, along with other antidepressants, muscle relaxants and sleeping pills. The findings, reported in the British science journal Nature on Februa
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Errant gene may make some people age faster

Errant gene may make some people age faster

Certain people carry a genetic variant that could shave three or four years off their life, according to a new study. It is the first time that a gene has been directly linked to the ageing process, scientists from Britain and The Netherlands reported in
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Climate change impact of soil underestimated

Climate change impact of soil underestimated

Finnish researchers called for a revision of climate change estimates on February 08 after their findings showed emissions from soil would contribute more to climate warming than previously thought.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Glaucoma medications may reduce risk of death

Glaucoma medications may reduce risk of death

Glaucoma drugs appear to reduce the likelihood of death among patients using them compared with those patients receiving no treatment but it is not clear why, US researchers said.
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
Secondhand smoke raises tuberculosis risk

Secondhand smoke raises tuberculosis risk

Smoking has long been known to boost tuberculosis risk, and a new study from Hong Kong suggests that being exposed to someone else's tobacco smoke also increases the likelihood of contracting the disease. Dr Chi C. Leung of the Wanchai Chest Clinic in Wan
Published 15 Feb, 2010 12:00am
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