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Print - 2010-11-21
Pakistan and Turkey develop consensus to promote trade cooperation

Pakistan and Turkey develop consensus to promote trade cooperation

A 30-member Turkish businessmen delegation, in a meeting with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Executive Committee members on Saturday developed consensus to promote co-operation in various sectors like agriculture, industrial, trade, sc
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Blasphemy case Asia Bibi seeks mercy

Blasphemy case Asia Bibi seeks mercy

A Christian woman sentenced to death on charges of blaspheming said on Saturday she had been wrongfully accused by neighbours due to a personal dispute, and appealed to the president to pardon her. Asia Bibi, mother of four, is the first woman to be sente
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Four killed in road accident

Four killed in road accident

Four youths were killed when an oil tanker hit their motorcycle at Minchanabad Road near here on Saturday. According to police, Zahid, Navid, Waqas and Faisal of Nazir Colony, aged 16 to 18 years were going for picnic on a motorcycle when a rashly driven
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Suspension of gas: more than 175 factories cease functioning

Suspension of gas: more than 175 factories cease functioning

More than 175 factories ceased functioning due to suspension of natural gas for three days by the SNGPL in South Punjab as a result more than 20,000 workers rendered jobless. Secretary General of Federation of Workers Union, Ashfaq Ahmed Khan said that in
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pak-US relations to improve further: Kaira

Pak-US relations to improve further: Kaira

Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has on Saturday said that Pak-US relations would further improve with the delivery of more F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan. He also said $2 billion military aid and US $7.5 billion aid for uplifting of social se
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Global Children's Day: 'Pakistan to be made child-friendly country soon'

Global Children's Day: 'Pakistan to be made child-friendly country soon'

With millions of children around the globe dying every year due to environment-related diseases and other health complications, 'Universal Children's Day' was observed in Pakistan here on Saturday, like other parts of the world, with renewed pledge to pro
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
EU's duty proposal: government urged to send team to convey concerns

EU's duty proposal: government urged to send team to convey concerns

Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has urged the government to send a team to European Union (EU) for explaining the concerns of Pakistani exporters arising out of the recent EU proposal on duty concession. In a statement, president of MCCI Shah
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Demand-supply gap nil: load-shedding takes fresh start in Karachi

Demand-supply gap nil: load-shedding takes fresh start in Karachi

The demand-supply gap remained nil at Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) distribution network amidst start of fresh spell of power load-shedding at Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) system after Eid holidays. KESC sources said power outages woul
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Government unable to control rising inflation'

'Government unable to control rising inflation'

Chief Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sami ul-Haq) Maulana Dr Muhammad Ajmal Qadri has said that the alarming increase in the prices of sugar has shocked the people of Pakistan while the government is unable to control rising inflation. Maulana Muhammad Ajmal Qadri
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Development projects: strict action against corrupt elements directed

Development projects: strict action against corrupt elements directed

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that government officials failing to pursue legal proceedings against the elements involved in corruption in development projects, would be considered equally guilty. He was presiding over a high-level admini
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Week-long gas closure badly hits textile processing units

Week-long gas closure badly hits textile processing units

The week-long closure of gas to industrial units has resulted in stoppage of textile exports from upcountry and discontinuation of industrial productivity, rendering thousands of workers jobless. This spell of gas load shedding would continue till Novembe
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Government not protecting backbone of economy'

'Government not protecting backbone of economy'

It is really apathy that the government is bent on repeating the mistake of collecting sales tax and then returning which is taking these exporters to the dark ages. During those times the scenario was different while today the exporters have been struck
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Workshop on conservation of marine turtles begins from November 22

Workshop on conservation of marine turtles begins from November 22

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is organising a four-day workshop on finalisation of strategic plan for conservation of marine turtles in Pakistan at a local hotel from November 22 to 25. Strategies will be discussed in the consu
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Proposed RGST to increase tax-to-GDP ratio'

'Proposed RGST to increase tax-to-GDP ratio'

The proposed Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) will increase the overall tax-to-GDP ratio from the present below 10 percent to about 12 percent in next 3-5 years, said a report distributed by Chairperson Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue of Nation
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sharmila seeks suo motu action against false anti-Zardari cases

Sharmila seeks suo motu action against false anti-Zardari cases

CM's Advisor on Information Sharmila Faruqui on Saturday urged the Chief Justice of Supreme Court to take suo motu action against former NAB chief, former judge and former chief minister Punjab and others for registering false cases against President Asif
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Flood tax: Sindh Assembly to pass resolution within days: chief minister

Flood tax: Sindh Assembly to pass resolution within days: chief minister

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah has said that a resolution regarding the flood tax would be passed by the Sindh Assembly within days. Talking to mediamen at CM Camp office Khairpur on second day of Eid-ul-Azha, he said that flood tax was not bein
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Taxi, rickshaw drivers overcharge commuters

Taxi, rickshaw drivers overcharge commuters

The taxi and rickshaw drivers overcharged people in the name of Edi during Eidul Azha holidays, as public transport remained thin during the holidays. Till Saturday, the taxi and rickshaws drivers charged people substantially high as compared to the norma
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shaukat Aziz condoles Dr Mukhtar's death

Shaukat Aziz condoles Dr Mukhtar's death

Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has condoled the demise of Dr Mukhtar, the founder director of IBA. Aziz said Dr Mukhtar was an accomplished educationist, visionary and passionate about promoting business education in Pakistan. His contributions will a
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Universal Children's Day observed

Universal Children's Day observed

The safety and security of Pakistani children continues to be a major problem, according to findings of a research conducted by a local children rights protection non-governmental organisation (NGO) released to mark the Universal Children's Day (UCD) whic
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Second Youth Festival opens today

Second Youth Festival opens today

The 2nd colourful Youth Festival 2010 will open here at Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) on Sunday, which will continue till November 24. The Sindh Youth Affairs Department is holding the annual contest in collaboration with the Arts Council of Pakistan whe
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Stealing precious minerals: government fails to curb illicit activity

Stealing precious minerals: government fails to curb illicit activity

Despite having several complaints against the gangs involved in stealing tons of precious minerals from one of the country's largest natural resources spreading from Mangopir to Balochistan, the Sindh government has so far appeared toothless to curb this
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
World realises urgency of Kashmir settlement: Mirwaiz

World realises urgency of Kashmir settlement: Mirwaiz

The All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that due to unparalleled sacrifices of the Kashmiri people the international community has realised the urgency of resolving the Kashmir dispute. The APHC Chairman addressin
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Turkish team celebrates Eid with flood survivors

Turkish team celebrates Eid with flood survivors

PakTurk International Cag Educational Foundation and Kim se Yok Mu Aid and Solidarity organisation arranged the sacrificial programme at large level in the country with the collaboration of the federal and provincial governments of Pakistan on the all thr
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Itwar & Juma bazars: stalls of market committees to be set up

Itwar & Juma bazars: stalls of market committees to be set up

The stalls of market committees would be set up in the Itwar & Juma bazars in the district on regular basis for the sale of Potato, Onion and Tomato on the comparatively concessional prices from the open market. This was informed during a meeting held her
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Cold, dry weather forecast

Cold, dry weather forecast

A westerly wave approaching northern areas from Sunday will cause cold weather conditions in upper parts of the country during next 2-3 days. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department reports on Saturday, mainly dry weather is expected in most parts
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PEF committed to implementing principles of ICRC

PEF committed to implementing principles of ICRC

Chairman Punjab Education Foundation Raja Muhammad Anwar has said the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) is committed to implement the principles of International Convention on the Rights of the Child (ICRC) including provision of education to all the chil
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
44th Founding Day of PPP to be celebrated on November 30

44th Founding Day of PPP to be celebrated on November 30

Pakistan People's Party will celebrate the party's 44th founding day on November 30 (Tuesday) in Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan's 13 districts and other parts of the country as Asif Ali Zardari has directed all the central, provincial and district
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Faiz's 26th death anniversary observed

Faiz's 26th death anniversary observed

The 26th death anniversary of renowned and legendary Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was observed nation-wide on Saturday. Tributes were paid to him by radio stations and news channels for his poetic works. Faiz was a poet as well as a journalist, who combined
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Two Britishers of Pakistani descent appointed Lords

Two Britishers of Pakistani descent appointed Lords

Of the 54 new members appointed to the British Parliament upper House of Lords, three are South Asians including two of Pakistani heritage. They include businessman and former vice-chairman of Conservative Party Tariq Ahmad, said to belong to the Ahmadiyy
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
First Haj flight arrives

First Haj flight arrives

The first Haj flight with 300 pilgrims aboard arrived on Saturday morning. According to a private news channel, the first flight of Pakistan International Airlines landed at Karachi Jinnah Airport in the morning. Four Haj flights are due on Sunday at Kara
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on business opportunities on December 8

Seminar on business opportunities on December 8

All Pakistan Contractors Association (APCA), a representative trade association of Pakistan's construction industry, with the co-operation of Asian Development Bank (ADB), is holding a two-day seminar on 'Business Opportunities Seminar' in the provincial
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sindh University announcement

Sindh University announcement

Controller of Examinations (annual), University of Sindh has extended date for submission of college examination forms of B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Sc (Home Economics), M.A previous and M.A Final examinations (regular and external candidates), up to November 25
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Degree of PML-N MPA declared fake

Degree of PML-N MPA declared fake

Cambridge University on Saturday declared the Advanced Level certificate of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) MPA, Khawaja Islam as fake, a private TV channel reported. MPA Khawaja Islam is President of PML-N Faisalabad region. He was elected MPA from
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sri Lanka presidency: Naek represents Pakistan at swearing-in ceremony

Sri Lanka presidency: Naek represents Pakistan at swearing-in ceremony

In a special gesture of friendship and solidarity from the Government of Pakistan towards the Government of Sri Lanka, Chairman Senate, Farooq Hamid Naek represented Pakistan along-with Saleem Mandaviwalla, Chairman Board of Investment in the swearing-in
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LEAs fail to recover kidnapped child

LEAs fail to recover kidnapped child

Law enforcement agencies and government have failed to protect children's rights as no clue of two-year-old Ayesha has been found even after 22 days of kidnapping. This was stated by Abdul Majeed, uncle of kidnapped child at a press conference conducted b
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Hajj arrangements made by Pakistan's authorities satisfactory'

'Hajj arrangements made by Pakistan's authorities satisfactory'

Director General Hajj Sultan Shah said on Saturday that there was no mismanagement in the arrangements made by Pakistan authorities for Hujjaj. Talking to a private news channel he said the arrangements in newly established five 'Maktabs' dedicated to Pak
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Interviews for admission to first year class

Interviews for admission to first year class

It is notified for the information of all concerned that the interviews of the eligible candidates for admission to First Year Class for the Session 2010-2011 (11-Batch) will be conducted at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Rs 57.288 million irregularities detected in excise department

Rs 57.288 million irregularities detected in excise department

Irregularities of Rs 57.288 million have been unearthed in the Excise and Taxation Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in heads of property, hotel, professional, token taxes, vehicle registration fee, annual renewal fee and security from real estate agents/mot
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Government committed to protecting rights of children: Prime Minister

Government committed to protecting rights of children: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stated that the present government was committed to safeguarding the rights of children and undertaking policy, legislative and administrative reforms to make Pakistan a child-friendly country. "In fact it was our
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Zardari for ending violence against children

Zardari for ending violence against children

President Asif Ali Zardari while reiterating the government's firm commitment to accord high priority to safeguarding the rights of the children has called for public-private partnership to achieve the task. "The task of child protection requires partners
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Partial trade activity resumes in KP

Partial trade activity resumes in KP

Partial trade activities resumed on Saturday after remaining closed for four consecutive days on account of Eid-ul-Azha and security purposes in the provincial metropolis. All major business centres, included Mina Bazaar, Pipal Mandi, Qissa Khwani, Ashraf
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
December 4 to be observed as Culture Day: Qaim

December 4 to be observed as Culture Day: Qaim

Chief Minister Sindh, Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday directed Pakistan People's Party (PPP) workers and office-bearers to observe December 4 as Culture Day, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, Qaim Ali Shah, who is also president of PPP Si
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Gas supply cut may result in closure of 450 textile units

Gas supply cut may result in closure of 450 textile units

The textile processing industry is likely to take the worst hit of present gas shedding schedule as some 450 industrial plants from the textile processing, printing, dyeing and several other sectors, especially in Faisalabad region would close down for th
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Canadian military burns former colonel's uniform

Canadian military burns former colonel's uniform

The Canadian military said Friday it had taken a highly unusual step of burning the uniforms of former colonel Russell Williams, who was convicted of murder and sexual assault. Cmdr. Hubert Genest said Williams's clothes were burned the previous day at CF
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Canadian military burns former colonel's uniform

Canadian military burns former colonel's uniform

The Canadian military said Friday it had taken a highly unusual step of burning the uniforms of former colonel Russell Williams, who was convicted of murder and sexual assault. Cmdr. Hubert Genest said Williams's clothes were burned the previous day at CF
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

The pharmaceutical manufacturers, especially those producing low-cost products, have warned that they would wind up businesses due to financial losses because of increase in the cost of medicine production. Sources told Business Recorder that manuf
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

The pharmaceutical manufacturers, especially those producing low-cost products, have warned that they would wind up businesses due to financial losses because of increase in the cost of medicine production. Sources told Business Recorder that manuf
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

Drug prices: manufacturers cold-shouldered by MoH

The pharmaceutical manufacturers, especially those producing low-cost products, have warned that they would wind up businesses due to financial losses because of increase in the cost of medicine production. Sources told Business Recorder that manuf
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

US airline pilots will be allowed to bypass new heightened security screening at US airports, the Transportation Security Administration said on Friday, relenting after a lawsuit and outcry that pilots already undergo rigorous background checks.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

US airline pilots will be allowed to bypass new heightened security screening at US airports, the Transportation Security Administration said on Friday, relenting after a lawsuit and outcry that pilots already undergo rigorous background checks.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

Pilots get reprieve from new US screening checks

US airline pilots will be allowed to bypass new heightened security screening at US airports, the Transportation Security Administration said on Friday, relenting after a lawsuit and outcry that pilots already undergo rigorous background checks.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina''s economy is growing strongly, but at a slower pace than in previous months, the country''s economic activity indicator showed on Friday. The EMAE economic activity index - a close proxy of gross domestic product - rose 7.8 percent in September
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina's economy is growing strongly, but at a slower pace than in previous months, the country's economic activity indicator showed on Friday. The EMAE economic activity index - a close proxy of gross domestic product - rose 7.8 percent in September v
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina economic growth strong

Argentina's economy is growing strongly, but at a slower pace than in previous months, the country's economic activity indicator showed on Friday. The EMAE economic activity index - a close proxy of gross domestic product - rose 7.8 percent in September v
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
DR Congo former vice president goes on trial for atrocities

DR Congo former vice president goes on trial for atrocities

DR Congo ex-vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba goes on trial Monday for rapes and murders allegedly committed by his troops, in a case seen as a warning that leaders will be prosecuted for the sexual violence of their soldiers. Around 1,500 fighters terrori
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
DR Congo former vice president goes on trial for atrocities

DR Congo former vice president goes on trial for atrocities

DR Congo ex-vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba goes on trial Monday for rapes and murders allegedly committed by his troops, in a case seen as a warning that leaders will be prosecuted for the sexual violence of their soldiers. Around 1,500 fighters terrori
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
World Fisheries Day to be observed today

World Fisheries Day to be observed today

The global fisherfolk communities are marking the World Fisheries Day on Sunday (today) for improved fishing conditions, but Pakistani fishermen are looking for a permanent solution to India-Pakistan navigational border of Sir Creek. Almost 90 fishermen a
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
World Fisheries Day to be observed today

World Fisheries Day to be observed today

The global fisherfolk communities are marking the World Fisheries Day on Sunday (today) for improved fishing conditions, but Pakistani fishermen are looking for a permanent solution to India-Pakistan navigational border of Sir Creek. Almost 90 fishermen a
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
World Fisheries Day to be observed today

World Fisheries Day to be observed today

The global fisherfolk communities are marking the World Fisheries Day on Sunday (today) for improved fishing conditions, but Pakistani fishermen are looking for a permanent solution to India-Pakistan navigational border of Sir Creek. Almost 90 fishermen a
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nepal Maoist lawmakers rough up finance minister

Nepal Maoist lawmakers rough up finance minister

Nepal's caretaker government will force through the annual budget by ordinance after opposition Maoist lawmakers struck the finance minister and blocked him from presenting a budget bill to parliament. An ordinance does not require parliamentary approval.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nepal Maoist lawmakers rough up finance minister

Nepal Maoist lawmakers rough up finance minister

Nepal's caretaker government will force through the annual budget by ordinance after opposition Maoist lawmakers struck the finance minister and blocked him from presenting a budget bill to parliament. An ordinance does not require parliamentary approval.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

The US government is preparing insider-trading charges against a large group of financial consultants, investment bankers, hedge-fund and mutual-fund traders and analysts across the nation, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

The US government is preparing insider-trading charges against a large group of financial consultants, investment bankers, hedge-fund and mutual-fund traders and analysts across the nation, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

The US government is preparing insider-trading charges against a large group of financial consultants, investment bankers, hedge-fund and mutual-fund traders and analysts across the nation, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

US conducts biggest ever insider-trading probe: report

The US government is preparing insider-trading charges against a large group of financial consultants, investment bankers, hedge-fund and mutual-fund traders and analysts across the nation, The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Third batch of F-16 Block-52 aircraft arrives

Third batch of F-16 Block-52 aircraft arrives

Third batch of F-16 C/D Block 52 comprising six fighter aircraft arrived at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad) on Saturday. Chief, Office of Defence Representative of the US in Pakistan, Vice Admiral LeFever handed over the aircraft on behalf of the US Governm
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Third batch of F-16 Block-52 aircraft arrives

Third batch of F-16 Block-52 aircraft arrives

Third batch of F-16 C/D Block 52 comprising six fighter aircraft arrived at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad) on Saturday. Chief, Office of Defence Representative of the US in Pakistan, Vice Admiral LeFever handed over the aircraft on behalf of the US Governm
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US Army court stays murder prosecution of soldier

US Army court stays murder prosecution of soldier

A US military appeals court has ordered Army prosecutors to halt their proceedings against one of five US soldiers accused of murdering unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Lawyers for Private First Class Andrew Holmes had petitioned the US Army Court of Cri
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Obama admits 'blunt' conversations with Karzai

Obama admits 'blunt' conversations with Karzai

US President Barack Obama acknowledged Saturday that he sometimes has "blunt" conversations with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who stunned Washington by criticising military operations. Obama told reporters after a Nato summit in Lisbon that foreign troo
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
No proof to link Sarkozy to Karachi bomb probe: Elysee

No proof to link Sarkozy to Karachi bomb probe: Elysee

France's presidential palace said on Friday there was no proof to implicate President Nicolas Sarkozy in an investigation into the circumstances behind a 2002 bomb attack in Pakistan that killed 11 French people.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato to hand security to Afghan forces by end-2014

Nato to hand security to Afghan forces by end-2014

Nato said on Saturday it would hand over security in Afghanistan to Afghan forces by the end of 2014 but the head of the alliance said it would not abandon the country in its fight against the Taliban. Opening the second day of a summit attended by the 48
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato to hand security to Afghan forces by end-2014

Nato to hand security to Afghan forces by end-2014

Nato said on Saturday it would hand over security in Afghanistan to Afghan forces by the end of 2014 but the head of the alliance said it would not abandon the country in its fight against the Taliban. Opening the second day of a summit attended by the 48
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Thousands protest Nato summit

Thousands protest Nato summit

Thousands of anti-Nato protesters marched peacefully through downtown Lisbon on Saturday and police detained several dozen activists who blocked a road to the military alliance's summit venue. The protesters shouted "peace yes, Nato no" as they walked dow
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Thousands protest Nato summit

Thousands protest Nato summit

Thousands of anti-Nato protesters marched peacefully through downtown Lisbon on Saturday and police detained several dozen activists who blocked a road to the military alliance's summit venue. The protesters shouted "peace yes, Nato no" as they walked dow
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US says can't commit to cease Afghan combat by 2014

US says can't commit to cease Afghan combat by 2014

The United States said on Saturday it could not yet commit to the head of Nato's aim of ending the foreign combat role in Afghanistan by the end of 2014 but would make its own decision based on security conditions. "We're the United States. We want to mak
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US says can't commit to cease Afghan combat by 2014

US says can't commit to cease Afghan combat by 2014

The United States said on Saturday it could not yet commit to the head of Nato's aim of ending the foreign combat role in Afghanistan by the end of 2014 but would make its own decision based on security conditions. "We're the United States. We want to mak
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato strikes deal with Russia on Afghan equipment transfer

Nato strikes deal with Russia on Afghan equipment transfer

Moscow and Nato struck a deal Saturday to boost the flow of Western military supply shipments through Russia to the frontline in Afghanistan, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said. "I'm pleased to be able to already announce today the completi
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato strikes deal with Russia on Afghan equipment transfer

Nato strikes deal with Russia on Afghan equipment transfer

Moscow and Nato struck a deal Saturday to boost the flow of Western military supply shipments through Russia to the frontline in Afghanistan, Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said. "I'm pleased to be able to already announce today the completi
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato and Russia agree on missile defence cooperation

Nato and Russia agree on missile defence cooperation

Nato and Russia agreed on Saturday to cooperate on missile defence and other security issues, and hailed a fresh start in relations strained since Russia's intervention in Georgia in 2008. At a summit meeting in Lisbon, Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Nato and Russia agree on missile defence cooperation

Nato and Russia agree on missile defence cooperation

Nato and Russia agreed on Saturday to cooperate on missile defence and other security issues, and hailed a fresh start in relations strained since Russia's intervention in Georgia in 2008. At a summit meeting in Lisbon, Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Obama warns of consequences if START treaty not ratified

Obama warns of consequences if START treaty not ratified

US President Barack Obama on Saturday renewed his call on US senators to quickly ratify the new START nuclear arms treaty with Russia, warning that failure to approve it would result in serious consequences for the country's security.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Obama warns of consequences if START treaty not ratified

Obama warns of consequences if START treaty not ratified

US President Barack Obama on Saturday renewed his call on US senators to quickly ratify the new START nuclear arms treaty with Russia, warning that failure to approve it would result in serious consequences for the country's security.
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

The proposed enhanced rate of 2 percent special excise duty (SED) would not be applicable on a large variety of essential goods like basic food items, edible oil, fertilisers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, medicines, electricity, natural gas, POL products,
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

The proposed enhanced rate of 2 percent special excise duty (SED) would not be applicable on a large variety of essential goods like basic food items, edible oil, fertilisers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, medicines, electricity, natural gas, POL products,
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

Exemptions and applicability of two percent SED

The proposed enhanced rate of 2 percent special excise duty (SED) would not be applicable on a large variety of essential goods like basic food items, edible oil, fertilisers, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, medicines, electricity, natural gas, POL products,
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US seeks expansion of drone operations in Pakistan: report

US seeks expansion of drone operations in Pakistan: report

The United States is seeking to expand the areas inside Pakistan where Central Intelligence Agency drones can operate, The Washington Post reported late on Friday. Citing unnamed US and Pakistani officials, the newspaper said US officials were eyeing area
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US seeks expansion of drone operations in Pakistan: report

US seeks expansion of drone operations in Pakistan: report

The United States is seeking to expand the areas inside Pakistan where Central Intelligence Agency drones can operate, The Washington Post reported late on Friday. Citing unnamed US and Pakistani officials, the newspaper said US officials were eyeing area
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan rejects expansion of drone strike campaign

Pakistan rejects expansion of drone strike campaign

Pakistan said Saturday it would never allow any expansion in the campaign of drone strikes by the United States on its territory. The Washington Post reported Friday that the US was seeking to expand the areas inside Pakistan where Central Intelligence Ag
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan rejects expansion of drone strike campaign

Pakistan rejects expansion of drone strike campaign

Pakistan said Saturday it would never allow any expansion in the campaign of drone strikes by the United States on its territory. The Washington Post reported Friday that the US was seeking to expand the areas inside Pakistan where Central Intelligence Ag
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
EDP-Dutch CBI partnership pact approved

EDP-Dutch CBI partnership pact approved

The Cabinet has approved the partnership agreement between the Engineering Development Board (EDB) and Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries (CBI) for supporting business organisations of these countries in different fields,
Published 21 Nov, 2010 12:00am
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