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Print - 2010-11-30
Thai court dismisses case against Prime Minister's party

Thai court dismisses case against Prime Minister's party

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismissed on Monday an electoral funding case against the party of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, in a move ensuring the government's survival but likely to anger its opponents. A panel of six judges dismissed the case a
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Egypt opposition faces heavy losses in 'rigged' vote

Egypt opposition faces heavy losses in 'rigged' vote

Egypt's main opposition party, the Muslim Brotherhood, said on Monday that it had lost most its seats in parliament in an election it charged had been "rigged and invalid". Human rights groups which monitored the poll in the Arab world's most populous nat
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Alpha-dog' Putin rules Russia's chaos: WikiLeaks

'Alpha-dog' Putin rules Russia's chaos: WikiLeaks

Russia's Vladimir Putin emerges from the biggest ever leak of US diplomatic documents as the "alpha-dog" ruler of a deeply corrupt state dominated by its security forces. The 58-year-old prime minister is presented by US diplomats as Russia's most powerfu
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Naked Gun' actor dies

'Naked Gun' actor dies

Canadian comic actor Leslie Nielsen, star of a string of madcap spoof movies including "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," died of complications from pneumonia in Florida on Sunday, a spokesman said. He was 84. Nielsen is probably best known for playing the
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
India's Tata files petition in court over leak of wire taps

India's Tata files petition in court over leak of wire taps

Ratan Tata, India's best known industrialist, filed a complaint in the Supreme Court Monday after transcripts of his private telephone calls were reproduced in the local press. Tata, who heads the sprawling Tata business empire, has been embarrassed by th
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Napoleonic soldiers laid to rest after 200 years

Napoleonic soldiers laid to rest after 200 years

The remains of 18 soldiers from Napoleon Bonaparte's Grande Armee were reburied in Lithuania on Monday, almost 200 years after the siege of Moscow failed and the men were forced to flee westwards in the freezing cold. A small group of French and Lithuania
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
New York cotton ends limit-up in market rebound

New York cotton ends limit-up in market rebound

US cotton futures ended up by their daily limit in light trade on Monday as the market seemed to be consolidating ahead of a possible shot at topside technical targets in the next few sessions, analysts said. Speculative fund buying powered the market as
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shanghai copper up

Shanghai copper up

Copper prices on Monday rose about one percent as it was supported by supply tightness in the global market, shrugging off the impact of a stronger dollar amid persistent eurozone debt worries. Shanghai's benchmark third-month copper closed up one percent
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Copper prices fall

Copper prices fall

Copper eased on Monday on concerns an 85 billion euro ($112.6 billion) bailout for Ireland could herald more debt problems in Europe, although losses were limited by expectations of tightening supply. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange ended
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Oil prices jump

Oil prices jump

Oil prices rose on Monday as Europe's cold weather and hopes for revived consumer demand lifted refined products futures and the oil complex despite a strong dollar and fears the rescue plan for Ireland might not contain Europe's debt woes. As the euro we
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures higher

Tokyo rubber futures higher

Tokyo rubber ended slightly higher on Monday on the back of strong oil prices and an easing Japanese yen, but gains were limited by profit-taking, dealers said. The benchmark rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange for May delivery rose 2.4 yen to
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil futures at two-week top

Malaysian palm oil futures at two-week top

Malaysian crude palm oil futures hit a two-week high on Monday as caution receded after European authorities agreed to bail out Ireland and concerns grew over the weather in oilseed growing regions. The price of the vegetable oil resumed a rally ahead of
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Liffe sugar higher aided by tight supplies

Liffe sugar higher aided by tight supplies

Liffe March white sugar ended $9.40 higher at $727.80 per tonne on Monday. Concern about tight supplies reinforced by merchant Czarnikow's forecast for a third consecutive global deficit in 2010/11. Liffe March cocoa ended 8 pounds lower at 1,866 pounds a
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Gold rebounds in Asia

Gold rebounds in Asia

Gold rebounded on Monday after an early drop spurred buying from jewellers in Asia, but further gains could be limited by a rally in the US dollar amid persistent eurozone debt concerns. Investors also closely watched an escalating tension in the Korean p
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Gold steadies in European trade

Gold steadies in European trade

Gold prices steadied near $1,360 an ounce in Europe on Monday, surrendering earlier gains as the dollar hit a fresh two-month high versus the euro but remaining supported by concerns over eurozone debt levels. Investors fear that Portugal may be the next
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: cocoa eases

US MIDDAY: cocoa eases

ICE cocoa futures were little changed early on Monday, despite tension in top grower Ivory Coast after Sunday's presidential run-off election, while sugar edged up with the support of tight supplies. ICE arabicas edged higher, with upside limited by a str
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: soya, corn down; wheat up

US MIDDAY: soya, corn down; wheat up

A firm dollar, which makes commodities less attractive to investors seeking a hedge against inflation and lowers export demand, weighed on corn and soyabean futures on Monday morning at the Chicago Board of Trade. CBOT trends at 9:53 am CST (1553 GMT) on
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper soars

US MIDDAY: copper soars

Comex copper eking out a modest gain on Monday, as expectations of an undersupplied market outlook continued to offer firm support. COMEX copper for March delivery rose 0.50 cent to settle at $3.7675 per lb, after dealing between $3.7115 and $3.8095. "The
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold rose on Monday after falling in the last two sessions, as worries about a widening European sovereign debt crisis and a sharp decline in the euro prompted safe-haven buying. Bullion climbed as the euro slumped to two-month lows against the dollar and
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Show-cause notices issued to broiler chicken farming firms

Show-cause notices issued to broiler chicken farming firms

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show cause notices to five broiler chicken farming companies for engaging in practices prohibited under the Competition Act, 2010. According to a press release the companies which have been issued sh
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Child protection mechanism: Stakeholders' involvement stressed

Child protection mechanism: Stakeholders' involvement stressed

The child protection mechanism requires the involvement of various stakeholders to chalk out strategy to ensure that all the children have equal access to basic rights without exploitation. This was stated by Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi Advisor/Head of Children's
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan considers Sweden as important partner: Gilani

Pakistan considers Sweden as important partner: Gilani

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan considers Sweden as an important partner bilaterally as well as in the context of EU and the Nordic region. An institutional arrangement in the shape of a Pakistan-Nordic Economic Co-operation Forum, he
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Sweden to help in infrastructure, rehabilitation efforts'

'Sweden to help in infrastructure, rehabilitation efforts'

The international community is reluctant to invest in Pakistan due to energy (electricity and gas) shortage, and the worsening law and order situation in the country. This issue remained on top of concerns in discussions between the visiting Swedish Minis
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Etihad Airways reports profitable earnings

Etihad Airways reports profitable earnings

Etihad Airways reported profitable earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation and rentals (EBITDAR) for 2010, said Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, marking an important step forward in the airline's journey towards full break-even
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Etihad Airways reports profitable earnings

Etihad Airways reports profitable earnings

Etihad Airways reported profitable earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation and rentals (EBITDAR) for 2010, said Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, marking an important step forward in the airline's journey towards full break-even
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Toastmasters Club formed at ICMAP Islamabad

Toastmasters Club formed at ICMAP Islamabad

The IBC formed ICMAP Toastmasters Club at ICMAP Islamabad for improvement of communication and leadership skills of its members. Since 1924 the toastmasters International around the globe is helping its members to develop and improve their public speaking
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Industrialists' team meets minister

Industrialists' team meets minister

The Punjab government is making utmost endeavours to promote and streamline the industrial sector with the best available sources and professional expertise. The Punjab Minister for Industries and Food, Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor stated this while talking to
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Seminar on palm oil industry on December 1

Seminar on palm oil industry on December 1

Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Pakistani Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) are jointly holding 'MPOB-PVMA Seminar 2010' to highlight Malaysian palm oil industry and 50 years of vanaspati industry in Pakistan on December 1 at a local hotel.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Essential items' prices rise by 25 percent

Essential items' prices rise by 25 percent

Traders have increased the price of different items like clothes, shoes, crockery, readymade garments and bakery products by 15 to 25 percent in the backdrop of reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) to be implemented after approval from parliament, revealed a
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Karzai urged to allow duty-free import from Pakistan

Karzai urged to allow duty-free import from Pakistan

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Monday demanded of Afghan President Hamid Karzai to allow zero-rated import of Pakistani products to Afghanistan as it has given to India for the promotion of trade relations between the neighbou
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Commander Karachi calls on chief minister Sindh

Commander Karachi calls on chief minister Sindh

Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Syed Khawar Ali on Monday called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the CM House here. An official statement said that he discussed matters of mutual interest with the Chief Minister. The Admiral also presented pe
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
National Assembly body takes notice of rise in sugar price

National Assembly body takes notice of rise in sugar price

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industry and Production took serious notice of increase in sugar price in the open market and its non-availability in different parts of the country. The committee met with Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, MNA/Chairman in
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Thousands of hoarded sugar bags seized

Thousands of hoarded sugar bags seized

The district administration has recovered thousands bags of sugar in a raid on a godown in Nishterabad area of Peshawar city. The district administration is conducting raids on the directives of the Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who in the wake of r
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
LCCI concerned about raise in discount rate

LCCI concerned about raise in discount rate

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, while expressing its surprise over the State Bank's decision to further enhance the discount rate from 13.5 percent to 14 percent, has said, it would hit the overall economy hard as the availability of equity t
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'Raising discount rate is in the interest of country'

'Raising discount rate is in the interest of country'

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has taken the decision of raising discount by 50 basis points in the interest of the country and not to please the International Monetary Funds (IMF). Hamza Ali Malik, Director of SBP Monetary Policy Department expressed these
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Forced implementation of RGST to defame government: PIAF

Forced implementation of RGST to defame government: PIAF

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has urged the government to put off its decision to seek NA approval for Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) and focus on enhancing the tax base by bringing agriculture and services sectors into the
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tetra Pack launches farmer training programme series

Tetra Pack launches farmer training programme series

Tetra Pak, world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company, on Monday launched a series of farmer training TV programmes, highlighting the benefits of dairy hubs. This series of 20-minute each, 15 TV programmes is the first of its kind aim
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'PML-N to go all out to block the passage of RGST'

'PML-N to go all out to block the passage of RGST'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will not allow the PPP-led coalition government to play havoc with the country and will make all out efforts to block the passage of Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) Bill 2010 in the National Assembly, said senior lea
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Non-payment of salaries: LHC disposes of suo motu case

Non-payment of salaries: LHC disposes of suo motu case

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) here Monday disposed of suo motu proceedings, initiated against non-payment of salaries to the daily wages employees of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi Institute of Cardiology Multan, as Secretary Health informed the court t
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
NH&MP find gold jewellery worth Rs 300,000, return to owner

NH&MP find gold jewellery worth Rs 300,000, return to owner

National Highways & Motorways Police N-5 Central has found a handbag containing gold jewellery and other valuable items worth more than Rs 300,000 on national highways near Sahiwal and returned it to the owner.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
WikiLeaks disclosures an effort to spoil Pak-Saudi ties: Awan

WikiLeaks disclosures an effort to spoil Pak-Saudi ties: Awan

Federal Law Minister Babar Awan said on Monday WikiLeaks disclosures aim at spoiling Pak-Saudi relations. He said such efforts would prove futile and bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would strengthen further. He was addressing party w
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami Punjab for construction of Kalabagh Dam

Jamaat-e-Islami Punjab for construction of Kalabagh Dam

Jamaat-e-Islami Punjab has demanded construction of Kalabagh Dam on river Indus and said projects of national survival and economic benefits do not need consensus among the provinces. Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Punjab, Dr Syed Waseem Akhtar said here on Monday
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Punjab chief minister lauded for introducing one-window operation

Punjab chief minister lauded for introducing one-window operation

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI) Standing Committee Chairman of Sundar Industrial Estate Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Sr Vice President LCCI Sheikh Muhammad Arshad and Amjad Ali Jawa appreciated the Punjab Chief Minster for introducing one window operation
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KESC blamed for not meeting power demand deliberately

KESC blamed for not meeting power demand deliberately

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) is not meeting the electricity demand of the city deliberately to save furnace oil. The hours' long load shedding being carried out by the utility is believed artificial, as it is not using it maximum generation capa
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KITBA terms implementation of RGST impracticable

KITBA terms implementation of RGST impracticable

Karachi Income Tax Bar Association (KITBA) on Monday termed the implementation of Reformed GST at proposed uniform rate of 15 percent as impracticable and unaffordable, saying that it would convert the poor into barbarians. This was stated by Ali A Rahim,
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
High Commissioner of New Zealand calls on chief minister Sindh

High Commissioner of New Zealand calls on chief minister Sindh

The High Commissioner of New Zealand to Pakistan, Brian Sanders on Monday called on Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the CM House. He discussed matters pertaining to rehabilitation and reconstruction of flood affected people of Sindh. The Envoy
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PSO recognised at MAP Corporate Excellence Awards

PSO recognised at MAP Corporate Excellence Awards

Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the largest energy company in the country has been recognised for its excellent performance at the 27th Corporate Excellence Awards which were organised by the Management Association Pakistan (MAP). PSO was awarded MAP Corporate
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
KCCI criticises raise in interest rate

KCCI criticises raise in interest rate

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Saeed Shafiq has criticised the recent decision of State Bank of Pakistan to revise the interest rate to alarming 14 percent, third time in five months by 50 basis points. In a press stat
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Violation of laws Marriage halls to be locked

Violation of laws Marriage halls to be locked

Tehsil Municipal Administration has completed all the arrangements to take action against marriage halls who are violating marriage laws. Tehsil Municipal Administration has issued, instructions to the owners of marriage halls, to shut their premises at 1
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pasban-e-Aza President gunned down

Pasban-e-Aza President gunned down

Nayyar Zaidi, President, Pasban-e-Aza, was gunned down by unknown armed men in Chanesar Goth area here on Monday. According to reports, Nayyar Zaidi left his house in Mehmoodabad No 04, and when he reached the railway crossing in Chanesar Goth area, some
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Zardari to accomplish Bhutto's mission

Zardari to accomplish Bhutto's mission

"We will build a society in which the old values of greed and advancement will be replaced by a common concern for the welfare of the whole community" Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Pakistan People's Party was founded on 30th of November 1967 to challenge the Ayubia
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Global Halal Congress on December 4

Global Halal Congress on December 4

President and CEO of world's first Halal range of beauty products and cosmetics - OnePure is scheduled to visit Pakistan from December 3, 2010. According to the Chief Organiser and CEO of Halal Development Council (HDC) Layla Mandi is arriving Karachi on
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Chief Justice's speech

Chief Justice's speech

This refers to Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry's address delivered to a full - court reference on the retirement of Justice Rehmat Hussain Jaffery, on November 22. The theme and gist of the CJ's speech immaculately articulate and eloq
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Diplomatic language, not so diplomatic

Diplomatic language, not so diplomatic

In the eyes of the public, diplomacy conjures up the image of dignitaries offering polite handshakes accompanied by kind words and smiles at fancy photo-ops. Once diplomats go behind closed doors the discussions can be quite candid, and at times downright
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Zero concern for the 'social contract'

Zero concern for the 'social contract'

The coalition partners know that they have lost the peoples' mandate and holding on to power is their only refuge. But the November 27 Senate session proved that the bill for imposing Reformed General Sales Tax (RGST) is now a ticking bomb, and the bill's
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Top honours for micro-finance

Top honours for micro-finance

At a time when Micro-finance Institutions (MFIs) are under the assault of Indian politicians Bangladesh has announced that it intends to cap the annual interest rate MFIs can charge at 27 percent - the UK-based Economist's Intelligence Unit report 'global
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Not so leaking WikiLeaks

Not so leaking WikiLeaks

If the reported preview of the second dumping of WikiLeaks, as initially reported by a clutch of handpicked Western newspapers, is any guide, it wouldn't be wide of the mark to suggest that the leakage isn't hard enough to drown the Pak-US relationship. I
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
'South Korea to support Science & Technology Ministry'

'South Korea to support Science & Technology Ministry'

South Korea has showed its willingness to provide both technical and managerial support to the Ministry of Science and Technology. This was stated by Ambassador of South Korea to Pakistan Choong Joo Choi in a meeting with Federal Minister for Science and
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Austria seeks to invest in hydel power

Austria seeks to invest in hydel power

Austria has assured to invest in the hydel power, alternate energy development projects and to provide technical assistance in the forthcoming hydro power generation projects in Pakistan. This was assured by Austrian Minister for Economy, Dr Reinhold Mitt
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab discusses uplift projects with assembly members

Chief minister Punjab discusses uplift projects with assembly members

Assembly members from various districts met with Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday and discussed ongoing development projects in their respective areas. The chief minister said that despite cuts in the provincial budget due to flood, the proj
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan requests life imprisonment for five Americans

Pakistan requests life imprisonment for five Americans

A court on Monday accepted a government request to seek life sentences for five Americans already jailed for 10 years on terror convictions. The five young men were found guilty in the eastern city of Sargodha last June of waging war against the state and
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Tribesman to sue CIA over drone strike deaths

Tribesman to sue CIA over drone strike deaths

A Pakistani tribesman is to sue the CIA for 500 million dollars after his son and brother were killed in America's covert drone war against al Qaeda, his lawyer said Monday. Karim Khan from North Waziristan, the district on the Afghan border where the US
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pressed by Cane Commissioner: all 31 Sindh mills light up boilers

Pressed by Cane Commissioner: all 31 Sindh mills light up boilers

Under pressure from Sindh Cane Commissioner, all the 31 mills have lit up their boilers and come into crushing position, but the adamant attitude of growers in not supplying sugarcane at the notified price of Rs 127 per maund is not allowing them to run t
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Gilani inaugurates Al-Nayhan Hospital in Rawlakot

Gilani inaugurates Al-Nayhan Hospital in Rawlakot

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday inaugurated the Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayad Al-Nayhan Hospital in Rawlakot, financed by United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the earthquake affected people. "This hospital, besides being a symbol of hope and new life
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Qureshi visits Buddhist temple in Colombo

Qureshi visits Buddhist temple in Colombo

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi visited the Sri Dalada Maligawa temple here on Monday and said Pakistan takes pride in sharing the Buddhist heritage with Sri Lanka. The delegation evinced keen interest in the temple's fine artistic work, especially
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Contempt petition filed against Musharraf, 20 others

Contempt petition filed against Musharraf, 20 others

A constitutional and contempt of court petition was filed in Supreme Court on Monday, seeking initiation of contempt of court proceedings against 21 top functionaries of Musharraf-led government, including the latter, for violating the apex court's Novemb
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
UNHCR provided relief aid to over 1.4 million flood victims

UNHCR provided relief aid to over 1.4 million flood victims

The United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has helped more than 1.4 million flood victims across Pakistan with tents, shelter and household items since late July, but needs remain high as many more face the winter in camps or without proper
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Children's Day observed in Sialkot

Children's Day observed in Sialkot

UNICEF and CSDO Sialkot organised a children seminar to commemorate Universal Children's Day and raise awareness on Child Rights Convention at Anwaar Club, here on Monday.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Repatriation of South Waziristan IDPs to begin soon

Repatriation of South Waziristan IDPs to begin soon

The process of the repatriation of displaced people of South Waziristan from Dera Ismail Khan will start soon. According to Radio Mashaal report, the decision of repatriation of the displaced people was taken in a Jirga called by Political Agent of South
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
SU notifies names of position holders

SU notifies names of position holders

The University of Sindh has notified names of candidates who have secured poisons in different disciplines from college side under annual examination 2009 here on Monday. According the notification issued by the Controller of Examination (Annual) Mohammad
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PPP pushed towards Southern Punjab by PML-N?

PPP pushed towards Southern Punjab by PML-N?

What PPP Punjab newly-appointed President Imtiaz Safdar Warraich has said in his maiden media interaction in Punjab, can be summed up that the PML-N has pushed the PPP from the central Punjab to the Southern Punjab. Talking to media at the PPP Punjab offi
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
PPP suspends Naheed Khan's party membership

PPP suspends Naheed Khan's party membership

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) suspended the party membership of senior leader and former political secretary of Benazir Bhutto, Naheed Khan, for violation of party discipline. PPP Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said the membership of Naheed Khan has b
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Aasia Bibi acquittal: LHC restrains Zardari, Taseer from making any move

Aasia Bibi acquittal: LHC restrains Zardari, Taseer from making any move

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif Saturday restrained President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and the Governor Punjab from making any move for acquittal of Christian blasphemy convict Aasia Bibi till next date of hearing of the petiti
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Samsung to construct modern school in Kasur

Samsung to construct modern school in Kasur

Samsung Electronics has collaborated with SOS Rural Support Programme, for the construction of a modern school at Ladhayke Village in District Kasur, to serve a vast rural area and uplift the standard of education. Samsung will provide funds for complete
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Sunday/Friday bazaars: substandard fruit, vegetables being sold

Sunday/Friday bazaars: substandard fruit, vegetables being sold

Market Committee and City District administration Multan have left the consumers at the mercy of vendors/traders in the Sunday/Friday bazaars. The number of buyers remained low in yesterday's bazaars as prices were high and quality was low.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Remission to Malik: DAG's arguments by December 20 sought

Remission to Malik: DAG's arguments by December 20 sought

A full bench of Lahore High Court, here on Monday, hearing a petition that challenged remission of sentence of Interior Minister, Rehman Malik by President Asif Ali Zardari, gave last chance to a deputy attorney general (DAG) to advance arguments on behal
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

The House Building Finance Corporation Limited taking strong exception to a news item published in Business Recorder of November 29, 2010 under the heading "Rs 11.952bn irregularities detected in HBFC accounts," has issued following clarification:
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Over 100MAF water resources being wasted: experts

Over 100MAF water resources being wasted: experts

Pakistan is utilising 30 Million-Acre Feet (MAF) water resources out of the available capacity of 140 MAF. The rest of the water is being wasted which is a challenging task for water experts and engineers of the country.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer symposium concludes

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer symposium concludes

The 9th Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Symposium concluded in Lahore with a renewed pledge that all out efforts will be made to raise awareness about cancer among the people in the country. Around 800 delegates from United States of America, United Kingdo
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Misconduct case: FPSC action against Ogra chief sought

Misconduct case: FPSC action against Ogra chief sought

The Cabinet Division has approached the Prime Minister to refer the case of misconduct of the Chairman of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), Tauqeer Sadiq, to Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for appropriate action. Tauqeer is accused of def
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Change in Congress not to delay fund under KLB Bill: Raphel

Change in Congress not to delay fund under KLB Bill: Raphel

US Ambassador and Co-ordinator for Economic and Development Assistance to Pakistan Robin Raphel said on Monday that the change in US House of Representative is not likely to cause a delay in the release of fund for Pakistan under Kerry-Lugar - Berman Bill
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Fish sale on the rise ahead of winter season

Fish sale on the rise ahead of winter season

The fish sale has surged after winter wave and daily sale of this white meat has reached up to 2,500 maund per day. Currently, fish prices have increased up to Rs 15 per kg compared to corresponding month (November) of last year. According to a fish marke
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (November 29, 2010) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 30, 2010).

Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Pakistan takes over Command of CTF-151

Pakistan takes over Command of CTF-151

Pakistan has taken over the command of Combined Task Force 151 (CTF-151) for a period of six months as part of the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT), a Pakistan navy press release said here on Monday. Pakistan is the front line state in GWOT, one of its obje
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
MoL against award to '4 Gas': Mashal LNG Project in doldrums

MoL against award to '4 Gas': Mashal LNG Project in doldrums

The fate of multibillion dollars Pakistan Mashal LNG Project (PMLP) is in doldrums as Law Ministry has again opposed the award of the contract to the Dutch firm '4Gas', and recommended inviting fresh bids for the deal, Business Recorder has learnt.
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
Admiral Abbas Raza takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet

Admiral Abbas Raza takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet

Vice Admiral Abbas Raza has taken over as Commander Pakistan Fleet on Monday, says a press release issued here on Monday. It said that in capacity of Fleet Commander, he would exercise full operational control over all Fleet Units comprising Destroyers, S
Published 30 Nov, 2010 12:00am
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