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Print - 2010-08-02
IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

Pakistan''s leading car manufacturer, Indus Motor Company (IMC), has plans to further invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts, such as doors, bonnets, and rear bonnets, a spokesman of the Company told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Health, safety and environment at TOTAL

Health, safety and environment at TOTAL

At TOTAL, health and safety are constant priorities and continuous improvement is a core concern. Built on capital spending and on-the-job efforts to maintain the continuity of our operations, our policies are rooted in instilling a shared safety culture
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan likely to fail to meet international forest raising commitment

Pakistan likely to fail to meet international forest raising commitment

Pakistan is likely to fail in meeting its international commitment to increase its forest cover from 2.5 per cent to 06 per cent by 2015 under the Millennium Development Goals, as over 61,000 hectares of forest land has been converted into non-forest use
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan brings a proposal to jointly check environmental degradation

Pakistan brings a proposal to jointly check environmental degradation

Prime of Minster of India, Manmohan Singh is ready to make environment as a common ground for peace between India and Pakistan. This was revealed by Federal Environment Minister, Hamidullah Jan Afridi, while talking exclusively to Energy Update.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Message from Ambassador of Switzerland

Message from Ambassador of Switzerland

It is a great privilege and pleasure to address the readers of the Business Recorder on the occasion of the Swiss National Day on 1st August, 2010. Switzerland and Pakistan are enjoying long-standing and very friendly bilateral relations. Switzerla
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Message from President of The Swiss Confederation

Message from President of The Swiss Confederation

Prior to assuming her position as head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA) on 1 August 2006, Doris Leuthard had been a member of the National Council for seven years and President of the Christian Democratic People's Party from 2004.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Message from President, Swiss Business Council

Message from President, Swiss Business Council

On behalf the managing committee and the entire membership of the Swiss Business Council, I would like to extend my best wishes on the occasion of the National Day of "The Swiss Confederation".
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Economy of Switzerland

Economy of Switzerland

The proportion of exports in Switzerland's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is high in international comparison. Since Switzerland's domestic market is small, its economy deals less in mass production than in the development and production of high-value indiv
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bilateral relations between Switzerland and Pakistan

Bilateral relations between Switzerland and Pakistan

Switzerland recognised Pakistan's independence immediately after it was announced. The two states established diplomatic relations in 1949. In 1966 they signed a technical co-operation agreement, which was supplemented in 1975 by an agreement on disaster
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ABB: Power and productivity for a better world

ABB: Power and productivity for a better world

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gate Gourmet Pakistan (Pvt) Limited

Gate Gourmet Pakistan (Pvt) Limited

Our catering facility was initially constructed by SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) back in 1958. Swissair took over the unit, and commenced operation in 1960. Gate Gourmet International was awarded the management of the company in 1993. After the closure of S
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Four languages, four cultures

Four languages, four cultures

Switzerland's culture is influenced by its geography and multilingualism. Its central position between three major European cultural areas (the German speaking area, France and Italy) and its own linguistic division have led to great diversity in its lite
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Landscape and living space

Landscape and living space

Switzerland borders Germany in the north, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. Switzerland is a small, mountainous country, extending over a part of the central Alps and the northern pre-Alp
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lessons for Pakistan to learn from Switzerland

Lessons for Pakistan to learn from Switzerland

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Switzerland? Tourism. However, that is not what Switzerland is all about. The country celebrated its National Day on August, 1st. This land locked country in the heart of Europe has on
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Tourism in Switzerland

Tourism in Switzerland

Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the Swiss economy as well as one of the more important employers. In 2004, approximately 3% of GDP derived from tourism. The demand for the large selection and numerous tourist services in Switzerland by for
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (July 26 to 30, 2010).

Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (August 01, 2010) and the forecast for Monday (August 02, 2010).

Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Government ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders: Prime Minister

Government ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders: Prime Minister

The government is ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders, whether in or out of the country, said Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday. Addressing a meeting of the PPP Lahore Division at the Governor House, he said the government wants to b
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Government ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders: Prime Minister

Government ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders: Prime Minister

The government is ready for dialogue with Baloch leaders, whether in or out of the country, said Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday. Addressing a meeting of the PPP Lahore Division at the Governor House, he said the government wants to b
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: downtrend on money market

THE RUPEE: downtrend on money market

Higher demand for dollars by importers to clear their payments pushed the rupee lower against the US currency during the week ended on July 30, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee was down by 10 paisa versus dollar for buying at 85.65 and 12 paisa fo
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
THE RUPEE: downtrend on money market

THE RUPEE: downtrend on money market

Higher demand for dollars by importers to clear their payments pushed the rupee lower against the US currency during the week ended on July 30, 2010. On the interbank market, the rupee was down by 10 paisa versus dollar for buying at 85.65 and 12 paisa fo
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Scheduled UK visit arouses criticism: Zardari leaves for France

Scheduled UK visit arouses criticism: Zardari leaves for France

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left for a week-long visit to France and the United Kingdom amid widespread criticism from different political and religious parties. President Zardari would spend two days in France, followed by visit to the United Ki
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Scheduled UK visit arouses criticism: Zardari leaves for France

Scheduled UK visit arouses criticism: Zardari leaves for France

President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday left for a week-long visit to France and the United Kingdom amid widespread criticism from different political and religious parties. President Zardari would spend two days in France, followed by visit to the United Ki
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan committed in fight against Taliban: Gates

Pakistan committed in fight against Taliban: Gates

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates defended Pakistan Sunday, saying the country was actively targeting militants, after leaked documents alleged Islamabad's spy service is guiding Afghan insurgents. "What I see is a change in the strategic calculus in Paki
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan committed in fight against Taliban: Gates

Pakistan committed in fight against Taliban: Gates

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates defended Pakistan Sunday, saying the country was actively targeting militants, after leaked documents alleged Islamabad's spy service is guiding Afghan insurgents. "What I see is a change in the strategic calculus in Paki
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR will review major APTBA proposals

FBR will review major APTBA proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will review all major proposals of the All Pakistan Tax Bar Association (APTBA) pertaining to imposition of 25 percent tax on association of persons (AOPs) retrospectively, enhanced penalties on withholding agents, and i
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR will review major APTBA proposals

FBR will review major APTBA proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will review all major proposals of the All Pakistan Tax Bar Association (APTBA) pertaining to imposition of 25 percent tax on association of persons (AOPs) retrospectively, enhanced penalties on withholding agents, and i
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR will review major APTBA proposals

FBR will review major APTBA proposals

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will review all major proposals of the All Pakistan Tax Bar Association (APTBA) pertaining to imposition of 25 percent tax on association of persons (AOPs) retrospectively, enhanced penalties on withholding agents, and i
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Stocks depict bullish trend

Stocks depict bullish trend

Bullish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on July 30, 2010 on the back of both local and foreign investors' interest. As a result, the KSE-100 index managed to close above 10,500 points level, registering a gain of 222.98 point
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Stocks depict bullish trend

Stocks depict bullish trend

Bullish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on July 30, 2010 on the back of both local and foreign investors' interest. As a result, the KSE-100 index managed to close above 10,500 points level, registering a gain of 222.98 point
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Stocks depict bullish trend

Stocks depict bullish trend

Bullish trend was witnessed at the share market during the week ended on July 30, 2010 on the back of both local and foreign investors'' interest. As a result, the KSE-100 index managed to close above 10,500 points level, registering a gain of 222.98 poin
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 25 percent, to Rs 1.34 billion, during the week ended on July 30, 2010.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 25 percent, to Rs 1.34 billion, during the week ended on July 30, 2010.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 25 percent, to Rs 1.34 billion, during the week ended on July 30, 2010.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Futures open interest up by 25 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter increased by 25 percent, to Rs 1.34 billion, during the week ended on July 30, 2010.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chinese 'travel advisory': Gadani power project may not take off

Chinese 'travel advisory': Gadani power project may not take off

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government that AES, Pakistan's 1000-1200 MW imported coal integrated port and power project, to be established at Gadani, may not take off as the Chinese contractors are reluctant to initiate w
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chinese 'travel advisory': Gadani power project may not take off

Chinese 'travel advisory': Gadani power project may not take off

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government that AES, Pakistan's 1000-1200 MW imported coal integrated port and power project, to be established at Gadani, may not take off as the Chinese contractors are reluctant to initiate w
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chinese ''travel advisory'': Gadani power project may not take off

Chinese ''travel advisory'': Gadani power project may not take off

The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has warned the government that AES, Pakistan''s 1000-1200 MW imported coal integrated port and power project, to be established at Gadani, may not take off as the Chinese contractors are reluctant to initiate
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund set up

Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund set up

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has set up Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund for the assistance of flood affected people. All branches of National Bank of Pakistan will receive the donations. The members of the federal cabinet will donate their one
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund set up

Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund set up

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has set up Prime Minister's Flood Relief Fund for the assistance of flood affected people. All branches of National Bank of Pakistan will receive the donations. The members of the federal cabinet will donate their one
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flood toll tops 1,300 as cholera emerges

Flood toll tops 1,300 as cholera emerges

The death toll from Pakistan's worst floods in living memory topped 1,300 on Sunday as outbreaks of water-borne disease emerged and penniless survivors sought refuge from the raging torrents.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flood toll tops 1,300 as cholera emerges

Flood toll tops 1,300 as cholera emerges

The death toll from Pakistan's worst floods in living memory topped 1,300 on Sunday as outbreaks of water-borne disease emerged and penniless survivors sought refuge from the raging torrents.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

Pakistan's leading car manufacturer, Indus Motor Company (IMC), has plans to further invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts, such as doors, bonnets, and rear bonnets, a spokesman of the Company told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

IMC will invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts

Pakistan's leading car manufacturer, Indus Motor Company (IMC), has plans to further invest Rs 1.6 billion to indigenise body parts, such as doors, bonnets, and rear bonnets, a spokesman of the Company told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Gilani directs ministers to visit flood-hit areas

Gilani directs ministers to visit flood-hit areas

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed federal ministers to visit flood affected areas throughout the country and assess the needs of the affected people. The Prime Minster asked the ministers to co-ordinate their visits with the National Disa
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister congratulates Ejaz on his election as MPA

Prime Minister congratulates Ejaz on his election as MPA

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Sunday said that public representatives had to serve the entire population of the constituency after their election. He said spirit of democracy was to bring about a change in the life of the common man throu
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Prime Minister to address election rally today

Prime Minister to address election rally today

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will address an election rally in Keror Pucca on Monday (today). PPP's nominee Hayat ullah Khan Tarin, who resigned following a fake degree case, is contesting polls from NA-155 (Lodhran).
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Policy rate increase termed wrong, illogical decision

Policy rate increase termed wrong, illogical decision

The increase in policy rate by 50 basis points is wrong and illogical decision of the State Bank of Pakistan, as it would push the economy of the country to the wall. In a joint statement issued here, the chairman Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associati
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
GT road, motorway reopened

GT road, motorway reopened

The main communication artery of the country, Grand Trunk (GT) road, has been opened for vehicular traffic on Sunday noon, says Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The road was closed for all sorts of traffic on Thursday July 29 after being i
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flood affectees: Shujaat for utilising funds under army's supervision

Flood affectees: Shujaat for utilising funds under army's supervision

PML (Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has suggested that the gigantic task of relief and rehabilitation of millions of flood affected people in the country should be assigned to disaster management authority under army's supervision as the provincial
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
70 percent power restored in KP: Pepco

70 percent power restored in KP: Pepco

The Managing Director of Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt) Ltd (Pepco), Tahir Basharat Cheema, has claimed that 70 percent electricity has been restored in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and, according to initial reports, the estimated cost of damage to electrici
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Wasim for mobilising Motorway police to meet flood's challenges

Wasim for mobilising Motorway police to meet flood's challenges

Wasim Kausar Inspector General, National Highways & Motorway Police, has directed the officers of NH&MP that they should turn their attention to mitigate the effects of natural disasters and mobilise itself to meet the challenges posed by the worst monsoo
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Six medical teams rush to Mianwali

Six medical teams rush to Mianwali

Health Department Punjab has sent six medical teams along with six ambulances from Rawalpindi and Faisalabad to Mianwali for providing medical relief to the flood affected people. Moreover, one lakh bottles of mineral water have also dispatched to Mianwal
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PEF sets up Disaster Management Cell

PEF sets up Disaster Management Cell

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has set up a "Disaster Management Cell" at its head office in Lahore to find out the extent of any damage caused by the recent floods to its 2000 partner schools in 29 districts of the province. PEF spokesperson has a
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Fund set up for flood victims

Fund set up for flood victims

Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif while chairing a meeting to review effects of recent floods, set up a special fund for the victims. In the meeting, Mianwali was declared as disaster-struck.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FDE plans to extend summer vacations

FDE plans to extend summer vacations

Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) is planning to extend summer vacations for the students of Islamabad Model and Federal Government colleges till September 13. An official of FDE told APP that Ministry of Education has given the directives to FDE for
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US to contribute $10 million for help in flood affected areas

US to contribute $10 million for help in flood affected areas

The US announced on Sunday that it would make an initial contribution of $10 million in humanitarian assistance to Pakistan for relief in the flood affected areas. According to the US Embassy, the assistance would be based on the priorities identified by
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Flood water expected to pass through Sindh safely: minister

Flood water expected to pass through Sindh safely: minister

Sindh Minister for Irrigation and Power, Jam Saifullah Dhareejo, on Sunday expressed confidence that the anticipated flood water would pass through the province of Sindh safely. The provincial minister was addressing a joint press conference at Sindh Secr
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince assures help

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince assures help

President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and discussed bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest. They discussed the situation arising out of the fl
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Minister for reorganising civil defence

Minister for reorganising civil defence

Sindh Minister for Environment and Alternative Energy, Sheikh Muhammad Afzal Sunday said civil defence department should be reorganised and reactivated to help the people in the hour of need. In a statement issued here on Sunday, the minister said offices
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Control rooms set up

Control rooms set up

On the directives of Chief Minister of Sindh, the Irrigation and other line departments' control rooms to receive complaints and help calls during the monsoon and flood situation. According to details, the Sindh Irrigation Department has established a con
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Floods affect 0.2 million people in Balochistan

Floods affect 0.2 million people in Balochistan

Disastrous flash floods triggered by torrential rains have badly affected over 0.2 million people in Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibi and Naseerabad districts. On Sunday, relief activities continued in affected areas, however, there is dire need to take relief steps
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Balochistan pharmacists demand jobs

Balochistan pharmacists demand jobs

Leaders of Pharmacists Association Balochistan have demanded of the government to provide job opportunities to the pharmacists of the province. According to a statement issued here on Sunday, leaders including Dr Fateh Muhammad Muhammad Hasni, Anbar Noree
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
E&T employees' colony to be set up

E&T employees' colony to be set up

The Government of Balochistan has decided to establish a colony for employees of Excise and Taxation Department on five acres of land along Spinny Road Quetta. Sources said here on Sunday that Office of Director General Excise and Taxation Department woul
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'President to stay at cheapest five-star hotel in London'

'President to stay at cheapest five-star hotel in London'

President Asif Ali Zardari will stay in the cheapest five-star hotel in Central London which provides best corporate room rates to Pakistan High Commission during his official visit to UK from 3-8 August 2010, said a press release issued by Pakistan missi
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Increase in policy rate termed unwise

Increase in policy rate termed unwise

Businessmen criticise SBP for announcing a raise of 50 basis points (bps) to 13 percent in key policy rate and termed it a highly unwise move that would prove more harmful for the economy. Malik Asrar Ahmed Awan, President Multan Chamber of Commerce and I
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Supreme Court set to take up Rs 256 billion written off loans case today

Supreme Court set to take up Rs 256 billion written off loans case today

The Supreme Court on Monday would resume hearing of details of loans amounting to Rs 256.665 billion which had been written off since 1971. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice Ghulam Rabbani and Justice Khalilu
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Government urged to declare Sehwan Sharif as 'Model City'

Government urged to declare Sehwan Sharif as 'Model City'

Pakistan Intellectual Forum (PIF) on Sunday appealed to the government to declare Sehwan Sharif as "Model City" and direct the Auqaf Department of Sindh to spend 60 percent of the money donated by the devotees as "Nazrana" in the social, cultural and infr
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Indian lobby working to foil President's visit to UK'

'Indian lobby working to foil President's visit to UK'

Senior Minister Punjab, Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that Indian lobby is working to foil President Asif Ali Zardari's tour to UK. While talking to media after meeting District Information Secretaries of PPP at a local hotel Sunday, he strongly condemned thos
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab visits Javed Hashmi

Chief minister Punjab visits Javed Hashmi

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif visited PML-N leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi at General Hospital here on Sunday. He stayed with Hashmi for some time and got briefing regarding his health from senior doctors. Chief Executive General Hospital Professor D
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Dutch troops leave Afghanistan after four years

Dutch troops leave Afghanistan after four years

Dutch troops ended their mission in Afghanistan Sunday after four "proud" years, in a departure experts say signals the beginning of a drawdown of foreign forces that will leave a worrying void.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Dutch troops leave Afghanistan after four years

Dutch troops leave Afghanistan after four years

Dutch troops ended their mission in Afghanistan Sunday after four "proud" years, in a departure experts say signals the beginning of a drawdown of foreign forces that will leave a worrying void.
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Obama says his 'modest' Afghan aims can be achieved

Obama says his 'modest' Afghan aims can be achieved

Under pressure over the increasingly unpopular war in Afghanistan, US President Barack Obama underlined the limited nature of his "fairly modest" objectives and insisted they can be achieved. In an interview with CBS's "Early Show" broadcast on Sunday, Ob
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Obama says his 'modest' Afghan aims can be achieved

Obama says his 'modest' Afghan aims can be achieved

Under pressure over the increasingly unpopular war in Afghanistan, US President Barack Obama underlined the limited nature of his "fairly modest" objectives and insisted they can be achieved. In an interview with CBS's "Early Show" broadcast on Sunday, Ob
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Pelosi wants pre-election tax cut vote

Pelosi wants pre-election tax cut vote

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants a vote before November elections on whether to extend tax cuts for those with annual income over $250,000 a year, she said in an interview broadcast on Sunday. "The tax cuts for the wealthiest (with i
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Death toll climbs as Russia forest fires spread

Death toll climbs as Russia forest fires spread

Russian fire-fighters on Sunday battled the flames from spreading forest fires that have already killed 30 people, destroyed thousands of homes and mobilised hundreds of thousands of emergency workers. The emergency situations ministry said Sunday that fo
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Controversy relating to Ogra chief ends

Controversy relating to Ogra chief ends

The controversy relating to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) chairman Tauqir Sadiq, allowing a PML-Q parliamentarian to change the site of compressed natural gas (CNG) station, ended with the resignation of Member, Oil, Dr Ilyas Fazil, Business
Published 02 Aug, 2010 12:00am
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