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Print - 2011-03-20
Copper down

Copper down

Copper failed to extend gains into a third day Friday, ending lower, as further tightening moves in China, Middle East unrest and Japan's nuclear crisis kept investor risk at a minimum. Still, prices of the metal managed to post their best weekly performa
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
US gold up

US gold up

US gold futures ended higher for a third straight day on Friday after a unilateral cease-fire declared by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi failed to calm investor nerves as political tensions remained elevated across the Arab world..
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CBOT soya higher

CBOT soya higher

Chicago Board of Trade soya ended 2 percent higher on the day, last up 27-1/4 cents at $13.62-1/2 on bullish technicals and prospects for a strike in Argentina among trucking and other transportation workers on Monday amid the harvest season, traders said
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raw sugar premiums decline

Raw sugar premiums decline

Raw sugar premiums dropped on Thursday as the prospect of a bigger-than-expected crop in Thailand weighed on sentiment, but cheaper prices could attract buying from consumers. Thai raws of high-polarisation variety were traded at premiums of 200 points to
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Philippines to tender import rights for 60,000 tonnes of rice

Philippines to tender import rights for 60,000 tonnes of rice

The Philippines' state grain agency said on Friday it may seek bids this month from small farmers' groups for the rights to import up to 60,000 tonnes of rice, part of an approved volume for private sector importers. The National Food Authority (NFA) woul
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Thailand moves to shore up rubber prices

Thailand moves to shore up rubber prices

The Thai government has asked rubber exporters to halt shipments and a state body overseeing the sector will meet next week to look at further ways to support prices, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Thursday.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Informa raises US 2011 corn area forecast, cuts soya estimate

Informa raises US 2011 corn area forecast, cuts soya estimate

Analytical firm Informa Economics projected that US farmers will plant 75.269 million acres (30.46 million hectares) of soyabeans this spring, a drop from its January estimate of 76.654 million, trade sources said Friday. The firm raised its estimate of 2
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The trap

The trap

A recent International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) conducted in six developed countries across four contingents, including Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Rwanda and India revealed the mindset and attitude of men towards violence. The sample comprise
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shah Mehmood Qureshi next PM?

Shah Mehmood Qureshi next PM?

Some people are giving impression that Shah Mehmood Qureshi, ex-foreign minister would become next prime minister of Pakistan. How, why and when?, they are unable to tell. If we analyse, it seems there are little chances of this in a democratic process.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Tour operator opens door on secretive North Korea

Tour operator opens door on secretive North Korea

Millions of tourists visit Asia each year for its pristine beaches and cultural treasures, but Nick Bonner offers travellers something different: the "socialist paradise" of North Korea. Bonner launched Koryo Tours in Beijing in 1993 along with a few coll
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Russia's new secret weapon... inflatable tanks

Russia's new secret weapon... inflatable tanks

They may look like real tanks and missiles, but some of the weapons in Russia's arsenal may not all be what they seem. For the army is making increasing use of inflatable replicas - decoys deployed in a cunning attempt to deceive potential enemies.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Corruption elimination

Corruption elimination

Revenue generation by a political government is always accompanied with issues and opposition, but a deeply rooted political system is capable of implementing policies successfully. The government achieves various economic and social goals and improves ef
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Strategic dimension of Bahrain crisis

Strategic dimension of Bahrain crisis

Early this week as the Saudi military troops crossed the causeway and entered Bahrain, the troops flashed signs of victory and the demonstrators responded with boos and hoots, shouting "you are invaders." The Saudi troops and UAE policemen have reached Ma
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PSDTF's set of policies

PSDTF's set of policies

In a letter written to President Zardari, Shahid Javed Burki, Chairman of the Private Sector Development Task Force (PSDTF) of the Planning Commission, has proposed a set of policies to resolve the present economic problems of the country and lay the foun
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Levying of taxes on industrial sector criticised

Levying of taxes on industrial sector criticised

Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi, Chairman of All Pakistan Bed-sheets & Upholstery Manufacturer Association (APBUMA) has said that the industrial sector should not be made a scapegoat for the inefficiencies of government departments, either contributing in the ov
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Business community holds protest rally against three Ordinances

Business community holds protest rally against three Ordinances

Business Community took out a protest rally against government for bringing mini budget through three Ordinances here on Saturday, while yarn and grey cloth merchants announced to close down their business on March 21 to register their protest against for
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court's seven benches for next week

Supreme Court's seven benches for next week

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted seven benches including a special bench at the Principal seat to hear a number of important cases in the next week starting from March 19.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hindu community celebrates Holi festival

Hindu community celebrates Holi festival

The Hindu community of Pakistan celebrated Holi festival on Saturday across the country. Hindu families residing in various villages of Cholistan including 55 D.B, 112 D.B and Chanan Peer area also celebrated Holi and showered colours on each other and of
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CJ LHC constitutes 6 DBs, 12 SBs

CJ LHC constitutes 6 DBs, 12 SBs

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry here on Saturday constituted 6 division benches (DBs) and 12 single benches (SBs) for the disposal of the cases pending with principal seat for week commencing from March 21. The DBs are headed by Chief
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis case: petition filed against AD&SJ in Supreme Court

Raymond Davis case: petition filed against AD&SJ in Supreme Court

A petition seeking contempt of court action against the Additional District and Sessions Judge (AD&SJ), Muhammad Yousaf Aujla has been filed before the Supreme Court. The petitioner contended that he had on January 31 last, moved an application to seek op
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Chairman PRGMEA urges chairman FBR to visit Sialkot

Chairman PRGMEA urges chairman FBR to visit Sialkot

Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) Ejaz Khokhar has urged the Chairman FBR to visit Sialkot to address such issues of Small & Medium Enterprises with change in zero-rating regime. He said the small and medi
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
World Water Day: LCWU to organise walk on March 21

World Water Day: LCWU to organise walk on March 21

The Environment Science Department of Lahore College For Women University (LCWU), Lahore will organise a walk in campus tomorrow (21st March) for the World Water Day. Dean of natural sciences Dr Kausar Jamal Cheema said that the walk will start at 9:30 am
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CNG association announces protest against two-day weekly closure

CNG association announces protest against two-day weekly closure

All Pakistan Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Association has decided to launch series of protests across the country from Monday against two-day weekly closure of gas supply to CNG stations. While reports, several filling stations have been found refiling de
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Textile, food exports surge by 28.67 percent, 18.28 percent respectively

Textile, food exports surge by 28.67 percent, 18.28 percent respectively

Exports of textile and food groups have witnessed considerable growth during the first 8 months of the current year as these surged by 28.67 percent and 18.28 percent respectively. The textile exports during July-February (2010-11) were recorded at US$8.6
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Tribal jirga: protests against US drone strike continue

Tribal jirga: protests against US drone strike continue

Protests triggered over the US drone attack on the tribal jirga and killing of peaceful tribesmen continued on Saturday as more political parties and students organisations took out rallies and staged demonstrations. The protesters called for severing tie
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IHC's three benches for next week

IHC's three benches for next week

Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Iqbal Hameed-ur-Rehman has constituted three benches, including a divisional bench, to hear a number of cases from next week starting from March 21. The first bench comprises the Chief Justice Iqbal Hameed-ur-Re
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
All Pakistan Minorities Alliance CEC meets

All Pakistan Minorities Alliance CEC meets

The meeting of Central Executive Committee (CEC) of All Pakistan Minorities Alliance was held here on Saturday to see the current challenges of minorities in Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by Dr Paul Bhatti. Addressing to the members of the committee,
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Saudi envoy meets Rehman Malik

Saudi envoy meets Rehman Malik

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Al-Ghadeer on Saturday called on Interior Minister Rehman Malik, and discussed with him matters relating to mutual interest. The meeting was held in a cordial environment and agreed to further promote and strengthen
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
SBI organising international 'Halal conference' from March 22

SBI organising international 'Halal conference' from March 22

In a move to capture a substantial share in US$1.31 trillion Halal product market, Sindh Board of Investment (SBI), in collaboration with Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC), Malaysia is organising a two-day International Halal Conference from Ma
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Spring Flowers, Vegetable and Bird Show'

'Spring Flowers, Vegetable and Bird Show'

Islamabad Horticultural Society (IHS), in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is arranging 'Spring Flowers, Vegetable and Birds Show' from April 1-3, 2011 at Rose & Jasmine Garden, which will be inaugurated by Chairman CDA, Imtiaz I
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ACLC recovers stolen car, weapon

ACLC recovers stolen car, weapon

Well co-ordinated efforts and planned strategy by Islamabad Police and its other wings have yielded better results regarding curbing car-lifting incidents in the Federal Capital. Islamabad Police enhanced patrolling and vigilance at the inner and outer co
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Capital police arrest 22 suspects

Capital police arrest 22 suspects

Islamabad Police have arrested 22 persons for their alleged involvement in a dacoity, keeping illegal weapons, gambling and also seized one car, mobile phones, two pistols, hashish, looted items and stake money, said a spokesman of Islamabad Police, here
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
OGDCL's entity ratings reaffirmed at 'AAA/A-1+'

OGDCL's entity ratings reaffirmed at 'AAA/A-1+'

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (JCR-V1S) has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) at 'AAA/A-1+' (Triple A/A One Plus). Outlook on the medium to long-term rating is 'Stab1e'. The ratings incorporate the co
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court enhances security measures for Monday's proceedings

Supreme Court enhances security measures for Monday's proceedings

The Supreme Court has enhanced its security measures for Monday in view of Special bench's hearing of a set of pleas of those dysfunctional judges who took oath under annulled constitutional provisional order of 2007 in defiance of restraining order.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Afghan refugees: Interior ministry seeks relaxation in nationality rules

Afghan refugees: Interior ministry seeks relaxation in nationality rules

The General Headquarter (GHQ) has finalised the findings of inquiry into the National Logistic Cell (NLC) scam, which would be put before the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) special meeting to be called to look into the irregularities
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Five injured in hand-grenade attack

Five injured in hand-grenade attack

At least five persons were injured in hand grenade attack at a real estate agency in the limits of Napier police station on Saturday. According to the details, at around 2:45pm, two unidentified pillion riders, who intended to target Habib Baloch, a leade
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
International folk festival commencing on March 21

International folk festival commencing on March 21

Chief Executive Officer, Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop (RPTW), Usman Peerzada has said that eight international folk festival, organised by RPTW will start from March 21 (tomorrow) and continue till March 27 at Rafi Peer Cultural Centre Raiwind.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cable operators urged to allow channels' transmission

Cable operators urged to allow channels' transmission

Senator Pervaiz Rashid has called upon the cable operators not to discontinue provision of information and entertainment to the people by stopping transmission of TV channels so that people may not be deprived of effective communication and entertainment.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
APCA meeting to be held soon

APCA meeting to be held soon

All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) Punjab General Secretary Muhammad Idrees Ghauri has alleged that PCS officers association is trying to spread provincial prejudices by observing strike. APCA will neither support it nor will become a tool of any body
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Recent hike in milk prices withdrawn

Recent hike in milk prices withdrawn

The milk prices were finally brought back to their previous price of Rs 59 per liter, as negotiations between City Government (CDGK) and milkman associations ended successfully. A meeting was held here on Saturday at Administrator office, between the CDGK
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Eight more fall prey to targeted killings

Eight more fall prey to targeted killings

After a brief lull, the target killings restarted in the city on Saturday, as eight people including six political workers were killed in different parts of the metropolis. According to details, an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was shot dead
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
'Global Employers demand CIMA qualified'

'Global Employers demand CIMA qualified'

In its most recent Global Employers survey, CIMA sought to better understand the challenges faced by medium and large-scale companies all over the world. The independent survey, commissioned by CIMA in June 2010, focused on the skills desired by these emp
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KU scientist nominated for Sitara-e-Imtiaz

KU scientist nominated for Sitara-e-Imtiaz

Professor Dr Khalid M Khan senior scientist in the Karachi University's International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), has been nominated for Sitara-e- Imtiaz here on Saturday. Dr Khan is among the most prominent researchers of Pakista
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis case: Court releases detailed judgement

Raymond Davis case: Court releases detailed judgement

A local court on Saturday released the detailed judgement of Raymond Davis case. The text of detailed judgement stated that the case is fixed for framing of charge as copies of all the documents stand delivered to the accused on 25.02.2011 and remaining c
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Senate body seeks report on appointments in SNGPL

Senate body seeks report on appointments in SNGPL

A Special Committee of Senate on Saturday sought a detailed report on appointments made from 2007-10 in Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Company Limited (SNGPL) to remove their apprehensions. The committee, which met in the Parliament House with its convenor Sye
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Evasion of duty/taxes: FBR arrests two persons

Evasion of duty/taxes: FBR arrests two persons

The Directorate General Intelligence & Investigation (I&I)-FBR arrested two persons for evasion of duty/taxes worth millions of rupees, says a press release issued here on Saturday.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Wife of ZA Nizami passes way

Wife of ZA Nizami passes way

Birjees Talat Nizami wife of ZA Nizami, President Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association and Chancellor of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) died in Washington (USA) after protracted illness on Saturday. She leaves behind f
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
EC nominates appellate tribunal for Jaffarabad bye-polls

EC nominates appellate tribunal for Jaffarabad bye-polls

Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan on Saturday nominated three judges of Balochistan High Court to hear appeals against the returning officers of bye-polls in PB-26 Jaffarabad-II. The appellate tribunal has been nominated by the Chief EC with the app
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Corrigendum

Corrigendum

Apropos a news item "ICAP holds inaugural ceremony," published in Business Recorder issue of Wednesday, March 16, 2011 the ICAP has said in a press release that "The third paragraph of the said news item states that the inaugural ceremony of the Go
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Proposed boycott of Zardari's speech: PPP tries to win over PML-N

Proposed boycott of Zardari's speech: PPP tries to win over PML-N

A PPP delegation on Saturday met leader of opposition in the National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and sought co-operation of PML-N in cancelling the expected boycott of President Asif Zardari's address to the joint session of the Parliament on March
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Postings, transfers in Punjab

Postings, transfers in Punjab

The Punjab government has on Saturday carried out transfer and posting of government officials. According to a notification, Nadeem-ur-Rehman, Additional Secretary, Schools Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, Hom
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
JI criticises 'victimisation' of doctors, PCS officers

JI criticises 'victimisation' of doctors, PCS officers

The Jamaat-i-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan has counselled the "Khadam-e-Aala" Punjab not to behave as "Zaalam-e-Aala" and stop victimisation of doctors and PCS officers. Talking to a delegation of young doctors, which called on him at Mansoora on Satur
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
International conference on fissile material begin from today

International conference on fissile material begin from today

South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) is organising a three-day international conference to formulate a fissile material treaty for nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, and improving trust at a time of turbulent internation
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hina calls on Prime Minister Bhutan

Hina calls on Prime Minister Bhutan

State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Lyonchhen Jigmi Yoezer Thinley of Bhutan on Saturday. Khar appreciated the leadership of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wanchuk and Prime Minister Jigmi Yoezer Thinley and the e
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KICL to prepare students for Cranfield University

KICL to prepare students for Cranfield University

Kaplan International College London (KICL) has partnered with Cranfield University to offer a pathway programme that will prepare international students for entry to postgraduate degree programmes at the University, the UK's only wholly postgraduate unive
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Robber kills minor girl

Robber kills minor girl

A 9-year-old girl was gunned down by a robber in Rawalpindi when people of the area trying to arrest him. The incident took place in Hazara Colony in the jurisdiction of Ganj Mandi Police Station in Rawalpindi on Saturday, police sources said.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Taxpayers' grievances: web-based Complaint Handling System being set up

Taxpayers' grievances: web-based Complaint Handling System being set up

Federal Tax Ombudsman, Dr Shoaib Suddle has said too much concentration of power in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) gives birth to corruption. Speaking at Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here on Saturday, he said that a Web-based Complai
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
MCB Bank to enhance international network

MCB Bank to enhance international network

MCB Bank (formerly known as Muslim Commercial Bank) would open four new branches in Sri Lanka by next year where six branches are already operational, making MCB one of the largest foreign banks in Sri Lanka. The chairman MCB Bank Mian Muhammad Mansha cal
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Street crimes on the rise in Islamabad

Street crimes on the rise in Islamabad

Even after high security alert and increasing number of check points, Islamabad Police have failed to bring any change in the situation and no decline was recorded in the street crime. Though the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Wajid Ali Durra
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ECP asks 'unification bloc' to submit written replies

ECP asks 'unification bloc' to submit written replies

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed nine members of PML-Q's Unification Bloc to submit their written replies within a week (March 26) and adjourned the hearing till April 2, 2011. There was second hearing of the petition and Chief Elect
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Essentials' prices see across-the-board increase

Essentials' prices see across-the-board increase

Prices of essential commodities as well as other items saw an across-the-board increase after the imposition of 17 percent GST, a survey carried by Business Recorder revealed here on Saturday. After the imposition of new taxes, traders increased pr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KESC police nab two imposters

KESC police nab two imposters

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) police has arrested two imposters and presented them before judicial magistrate. The court sent them to jail till March 30.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PCS officers vow to continue struggle for their rights

PCS officers vow to continue struggle for their rights

Despite Punjab government's unbending stance, the PCS officers have decided to continue their struggle for their rights. Talking to the media outside district court, PCS Officers Association President Rai Manzoor Nasir said they would continue to fight fo
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Conference on water, power crisis held

Conference on water, power crisis held

Chief of Pakistan Muthida Kisan Mahaz (PMKM) and Convenor Water and Power Action Committee, Ayub Khan Mayo said on Saturday that new taxation measures of the government has proved that the rulers are following the dictation from US, IMF and World Bank.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CDGL retrieves 58-kanal, 14-marla land from encroachers

CDGL retrieves 58-kanal, 14-marla land from encroachers

The City District Government of Lahore (CDGL) has on Saturday retrieved 58-kanal and 14-marla state land worth Rs 254.6 million from encroachers on the ninth day of its anti-encroachment operation.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Withdrawal of zero rating facility: textile industry nears standstill

Withdrawal of zero rating facility: textile industry nears standstill

The whole textile industry is near standstill with government's restriction of zero-rating on the export of textiles, carpets, leather, sporting and surgical goods only to registered manufacturers and exporters. Hence it is likely to end up on colossal lo
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Federal cabinet''s decision to exempt $125 million Safe City Islamabad project from Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules 2004 on the insistence of Interior Minister, Rehman Malik is illegal, analysts said. The Supreme Court of Pakistan is
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Federal cabinet's decision to exempt $125 million Safe City Islamabad project from Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules 2004 on the insistence of Interior Minister, Rehman Malik is illegal, analysts said. The Supreme Court of Pakistan is a
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Safe city project: PPRA rules cannot be set aside: analysts

Federal cabinet's decision to exempt $125 million Safe City Islamabad project from Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Rules 2004 on the insistence of Interior Minister, Rehman Malik is illegal, analysts said. The Supreme Court of Pakistan is a
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

The government has decided to inject Rs 3 billion in Pakistan Railways (PR) immediately from the approved package of Rs 11.5 billion to ameliorate financial health of the loss making entity, it was reliably learnt. An official of Finance Ministry told
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

The government has decided to inject Rs 3 billion in Pakistan Railways (PR) immediately from the approved package of Rs 11.5 billion to ameliorate financial health of the loss making entity, it was reliably learnt. An official of Finance Ministry told
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

Government to inject Rs three billion in Railways

The government has decided to inject Rs 3 billion in Pakistan Railways (PR) immediately from the approved package of Rs 11.5 billion to ameliorate financial health of the loss making entity, it was reliably learnt. An official of Finance Ministry told
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Peru's prime minister resigns

Peru's prime minister resigns

Peru's Prime Minister Jose Antonio Chang has resigned for personal reasons four months before the end of the government's term, President Alan Garcia announced Saturday. Garcia named Rosario Fernandez to replace Chang, 52, as his chief of government.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Peru's prime minister resigns

Peru's prime minister resigns

Peru's Prime Minister Jose Antonio Chang has resigned for personal reasons four months before the end of the government's term, President Alan Garcia announced Saturday. Garcia named Rosario Fernandez to replace Chang, 52, as his chief of government.
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

China Liaoning International & Technical Co-operation Group Corporation Limited (CLIC) is participating with Petrosin Engineering (Pvt) Limited in the bid for UCH-II and Kunnar Pasakhi deep development projects of Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

China Liaoning International & Technical Co-operation Group Corporation Limited (CLIC) is participating with Petrosin Engineering (Pvt) Limited in the bid for UCH-II and Kunnar Pasakhi deep development projects of Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

CLIC participating with Petrosin bid for UCH-II & Kunnar

China Liaoning International & Technical Co-operation Group Corporation Limited (CLIC) is participating with Petrosin Engineering (Pvt) Limited in the bid for UCH-II and Kunnar Pasakhi deep development projects of Oil and Gas Development Corporation (OGDC
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra''s order

KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra''s order

Karachi Electric Supply Company Ltd (KESC) is showing reluctance to pay back overcharged amount to its consumers, despite having clear instructions from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to do so from February, 2011. According to source
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra's order

KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra's order

Karachi Electric Supply Company Ltd (KESC) is showing reluctance to pay back overcharged amount to its consumers, despite having clear instructions from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to do so from February, 2011. According to source
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra's order

KESC fleece consumers in defiance of Nepra's order

Karachi Electric Supply Company Ltd (KESC) is showing reluctance to pay back overcharged amount to its consumers, despite having clear instructions from National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to do so from February, 2011. According to source
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Imran phones Altaf

Imran phones Altaf

Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief Imran Khan on Saturday telephoned MQM Quaid Altaf Hussain, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, Altaf and Imran exchanged views on national politics. Quoting details, the channel said the two leaders, whose parti
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Imran phones Altaf

Imran phones Altaf

Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief Imran Khan on Saturday telephoned MQM Quaid Altaf Hussain, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, Altaf and Imran exchanged views on national politics. Quoting details, the channel said the two leaders, whose parti
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BBC admits using private detectives

BBC admits using private detectives

The BBC has hired private detectives to help make its investigative programmes, the corporation's director-general admitted Saturday, amid an ongoing row about underhand reporting methods. "Occasionally BBC investigative programmes have used and do use pr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BBC admits using private detectives

BBC admits using private detectives

The BBC has hired private detectives to help make its investigative programmes, the corporation's director-general admitted Saturday, amid an ongoing row about underhand reporting methods. "Occasionally BBC investigative programmes have used and do use pr
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) on Saturday expressed fear that $3 billion rice export target could be missed if the issues being faced by them are not addressed on an urgent basis. Speaking at a press conference at Reap House, Acting Chairm
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) on Saturday expressed fear that $3 billion rice export target could be missed if the issues being faced by them are not addressed on an urgent basis. Speaking at a press conference at Reap House, Acting Chairm
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

$3 billion rice export target could be missed if...

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap) on Saturday expressed fear that $3 billion rice export target could be missed if the issues being faced by them are not addressed on an urgent basis. Speaking at a press conference at Reap House, Acting Chairm
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

India's opposition has accused embattled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of misleading parliament by denying he had any knowledge of a cash-for-votes scandal alleged in US cables leaked by WikiLeaks. The uproar over alleged vote-buying by his Congress gover
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

BJP accuses Prime Minister of 'misleading' parliament

India's opposition has accused embattled Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of misleading parliament by denying he had any knowledge of a cash-for-votes scandal alleged in US cables leaked by WikiLeaks. The uproar over alleged vote-buying by his Congress gover
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cable operators end strike

Cable operators end strike

Pakistan Cable Operators Association has announced end to the strike late Saturday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Pakistan Cable Operators Association Chairman Khalid Arain announcing the end to the strike said that the token s
Published 20 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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