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Print - 2011-05-08
The world is right?

The world is right?

For years, the world at large and the US, the Afghans and Nato, in particular, have been asserting that al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden was hiding in Pakistan. From the dictatorial regime of Pervez Musharraf to the current so-called democratic government
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Doctors targeted in crime-ridden Mexican city

Doctors targeted in crime-ridden Mexican city

Doctors are being forced to abandon patients and even flee Mexico's most deadly city of Ciudad Juarez on the US border, in a worrying trend in response to extortion, kidnappings and murder. Pediatrician Elsa Maldonado has only been working for one year bu
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Oil crash pits floor veterans versus computer algos

Oil crash pits floor veterans versus computer algos

A day after oil prices plunged an unprecedented $12 a barrel, a New York trader sat on the steps of the dormant oil futures pit, playing a word game on his tablet computer. Back to business as usual for floor traders, a vanishing breed in a market now dom
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Image building through IPRs

Image building through IPRs

In the increasingly knowledge-driven economy, Intellectual Property (IP) is a key consideration in day-to-day business decisions. New products, brands and creative designs appear almost daily on the market and are the result of continuous human innovation
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Intimidating predictions

Intimidating predictions

Responding to a query, Environment Minister Samina Ghurki informed the National Assembly late last month that the average annual temperature in Pakistan has risen by 0.6 C°. As per a February 2010 report prepared by the Planning Commission's Task Force on
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Housing societies and plot buyers' woes

Housing societies and plot buyers' woes

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) is trying these days to make its contribution to the Faisalabad beautification campaign by removing unsightly tangled wires and electric poles that hinder smooth flow of traffic. During the course of the activity
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Indian role in Afghanistan

Indian role in Afghanistan

President Obama's special envoy for Afghanistan, Marc Grossman, in India last month as part of consultations with Afghanistan's neighbours as well as Saudi Arabia, was inundated by Indian journalists with questions about Pakistan. He reminded them to talk
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Minister for implementation of labour laws

Minister for implementation of labour laws

Provincial Minister for Labour, Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has directed the field officers to ensure the implementation of labour laws especially for the protection of female workers' rights. He directed officers to ensure timely payment of minimum wages
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
UAF working on 151 research projects

UAF working on 151 research projects

Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmed Khan has said the UAF is working on 151 research projects worth Rs 640 million. Dr Khan further said that there was need to invest more in the field of research, as it was pre
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Chinese firm to invest in Thar Coal Project

Chinese firm to invest in Thar Coal Project

A Chinese company Kingho Group intends to invest in Thar Coal and other energy projects. An official statement, here on Saturday, said that a 14-member delegation of the company called on Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM's House here.
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Pre-interview written test: SPSC announces results

Pre-interview written test: SPSC announces results

The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Hyderabad has announced the results of pre-interview written test conducted in the month of January-February 2011 for the recruitment of the posts of Lecturers Political Science, Botany, Mathematics and Physics B
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Gold prices surge

Gold prices surge

Gold prices improved by rupees 343 to Rs 40,885 per 10 grams in the local bullion market Saturday, as its international price increased to $1,496 an ounce, market sources said. According to Karachi Sarafa Association, tola (11.664 grams) price also increa
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Case against gambling den blast registered

Case against gambling den blast registered

A case regarding Friday's hand-grenade attack on a gambling den at Jhatpat Market, Chakiwara No-2, Lyari was registered, here on Saturday. Kalakot police station registered a case 56/11 against unknown culprits under sections 302, 324/34 read with 7 ATA,
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Pre-budget seminar at Isra University held

Pre-budget seminar at Isra University held

A pre-budget seminar was held at Asadullah Kazi Auditorium in Isra University, Hyderabad. The seminar was conducted in joint collaboration with Institute of Cost and Management Accountants Pakistan (ICMAP), Karachi Bar Council, Hyderabad Tax Bar Associati
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
'Intra Lahore Speed Programming Competition' held

'Intra Lahore Speed Programming Competition' held

Punjab University College of Information Technology (PUCIT), in collaboration with four multinational IT companies including Confiz Solution, TKXEC, Technology Accelerated and North Bay Solutions, organise Code Spree 2011 (Intra Lahore Speed Programming C
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
ABAD warns against FED on construction industry

ABAD warns against FED on construction industry

The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has threatened to stop all construction activities in case federal excise duty (FED) is imposed in the 2011-12 budget.
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
CPSP holds international ATLS course

CPSP holds international ATLS course

The College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) organised an International ATLS course for senior specialist doctors leaving for Saudi Arabia. Addressing the concluding ceremony Professor Khalid Masood Gondal, Vice President, CPSP, said the specialis
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Apparel sector demands release of duty drawback, R&D claims

Apparel sector demands release of duty drawback, R&D claims

Pakistan Apparel Forum has sought intervention of the Ministry of Textile for the release of big amount of pending claims of drawback on taxes and levies to bail out the exporters who were faced with liquidity crunch.
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Users urge FBR to complete PaCCS purchase before 2011-12 budget

Users urge FBR to complete PaCCS purchase before 2011-12 budget

Despite a lapse of about two months, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not yet quoted its price for the purchase of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS) from its owner, Kuwait-based software supplier Agility, as was agreed between t
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
'Work on Lawai Hydel Project to commence soon'

'Work on Lawai Hydel Project to commence soon'

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti Saturday said that construction work on 69 Megawatt Lawai Hydel Power Project would start soon and announced establishment of the Campus of Abdul Wali Khan University in Chitral. Addressing a publi
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
'Over 10 million people of country suffering from thalassemia'

'Over 10 million people of country suffering from thalassemia'

Thalassemia is one of the most challenging diseases being faced by the mankind with virtually no permanent treatment for those who suffer from it. The only real treatment is periodical replenishment of blood through transfusion. This was the conclusion of
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Second death anniversary of Begum Turabi held

Second death anniversary of Begum Turabi held

The second death anniversary of Late Begum Allama Rasheed Turabi was observed in USA, Canada, UK, Middle East, India & Pakistan. According to an announcement of Allama Rasheed Turabi Trust & Foundation International, special majalis and the Holy Quran rec
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
20 people killed in IHK mishaps

20 people killed in IHK mishaps

At least 20 persons were killed and several others were injured in separate road mishaps in Udhampur, Reasi, Islamabad and Jammu areas in Indian occupied Kashmir. Five persons including four students died when a vehicle skidded off the road near Chenani i
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Appointments to ECP: Prime Minister sends proposed names to Nisar

Appointments to ECP: Prime Minister sends proposed names to Nisar

Prime Minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani has sent the proposed names of retired high court judges, three from each province, to Leader of the Opposition for consultation in connection with appointment to Election Commission of Pakistan. According to a press rel
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Fehmida for raising public awareness to prevent thalassemia

Fehmida for raising public awareness to prevent thalassemia

Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker of the National Assembly, has said that million of children across the world are suffering from Thalassemia, which need immediate attention of the nations individually and collectively. She expressed these views in her message on
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Senate body to discuss Pak-India water issues

Senate body to discuss Pak-India water issues

The Senate standing committee on Water and Power to discuss Pak-India water issues along with litigation details on Monday. Nawabzada Mir Haji Laskari Raisani will preside over the meeting.
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Government asked to make public facts about US action

Government asked to make public facts about US action

Punjab Bar Council (PuBC) has asked the government to make public the facts about US operation in Abbottabad, warning that otherwise lawyers would launch countrywide protest against the government. The council also demanded judicial commission be constitu
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
My-Karachi Exhibition 2011 to be held in July

My-Karachi Exhibition 2011 to be held in July

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will organise "My-Karachi, Oasis of Harmony Exhibition 2011" from July 22 to 24 at Expo Centre Karachi. The KCCI generated Rs 1.70 million from the exhibition last year but this year it is likely to gene
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Capital Police arrest criminals including PO

Capital Police arrest criminals including PO

Islamabad Police have arrested criminals including a proclaimed offender, said Naeem Iqbal, Spokesman of Islamabad Police here on Saturday. On the directives of SSP Islamabad Tahir Alam Khan, a team of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Islamabad Police
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Faysal Bank grows its Barkat Islamic Branch Network

Faysal Bank grows its Barkat Islamic Branch Network

Faysal Bank launched Barkat Islamic Banking division in 2009 with one branch and has rapidly expanded since then. Earlier this year when RBS amalgamated with Faysal Bank the total number of Islamic branches increased from 10 to 13. Since then Barkat Islam
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
LHC prayed to declare fresh strike call by YDA as illegal

LHC prayed to declare fresh strike call by YDA as illegal

A petition and a civil miscellaneous application has been filed before the Lahore High Court praying to impose a permanent ban on Young Doctors Association (YDA) and declare illegal the fresh call for strike given by the association. The writ petition has
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Power situation static for second consecutive day

Power situation static for second consecutive day

Power situation remained static to 2,500MW for the second consecutive day with improvement in weather conditions as well as fuel supply to thermal units. Resultantly, power shortfall reduced by 50 percent in last two days from over 5,000MW last week again
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Punjab chief minister reviews pace of uplift projects

Punjab chief minister reviews pace of uplift projects

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting held to review the annual development programme in large cities, packages for various districts and implementation on Southern Punjab Development Programme at Chief Minister's Secret
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
PML-N chief returns

PML-N chief returns

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif returned home on Saturday from Dubai after about two-month tour of United Kingdom to resume his political activities in the wake of situation arising out after US operation at Abbotabad. Nawaz
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Tanneries in Sialkot responsible for pollution

Tanneries in Sialkot responsible for pollution

Tanneries in Sialkot are creating environmental pollution that poses serious threat to human life. At present there are more than 248 tanneries functioning in Sialkot, which were set up without planning and proper system of waste disposal. Undoubtedly, th
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Shahzada Alam Monnoo elected SDPT Chairman

Shahzada Alam Monnoo elected SDPT Chairman

The Board of Trustees of Sheikhpura Dry Port Trust (SDPT) on Saturday unanimously elected Shahzada Alam Monnoo as SDPT Chairman. The Board of Trustees meeting also co-opted three new members of Sheikhupura Dry Port Trust including Shahzad Ali, of Euro Gua
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Zardari, Gilani asked to resign

Zardari, Gilani asked to resign

Former Foreign Minister and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi has demanded resignation of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on the US raid in Abbottabad to kill Osama Bin Laden. He was addressing a ne
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
SBP Governor to inaugurate branchless banking

SBP Governor to inaugurate branchless banking

Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Shahid Kardar, will inaugurate Branchless Banking on May 09. According to a spokesperson of the Central Bank here on Saturday, the SBP Governor will also launch Government to Person Payments (G2P) Conference 2011 an
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Nisar asks President to tell nation 'the truth'

Nisar asks President to tell nation 'the truth'

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday asked President Zardari to take the nation into confidence and tell the nation "the whole truth" about the US operation in Abbottabad last Sunday.
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Nine dacoits arrested by NH&MP

Nine dacoits arrested by NH&MP

National Highways & Motorway Police has foiled two attempts of dacoities on GT Road in Qadirabad and on Motorway (M-3) in Pindi Bhattian by prompt action and arrested nine dacoits including a lady from whom seven illegal pistols & ammunition were recovere
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Appeal to take disciplinary action against Qureshi

Appeal to take disciplinary action against Qureshi

Sindh Minister for Information, Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday appealed to the PPP's Central Executive Committee to take disciplinary action against former foreign minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi. The Sindh Information Minister was addressing a press conf
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Zardari renews pledge to support PRCS

Zardari renews pledge to support PRCS

President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated government's support to Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in its efforts to serve people. In a message on the occasion of World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day to be celebrated on May 8, the president said the celeb
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
ITP delivered road safety messages to 211,200 persons

ITP delivered road safety messages to 211,200 persons

In its on-going drive to educate masses about traffic rules, Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) delivered road safety messages to over 211,200 persons in the current year, said Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Mir Vaiz Niaz here on Saturday. ITP also arran
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Radars were not jammed/switched off: PAF

Radars were not jammed/switched off: PAF

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) said on Saturday that its surveillance system was not jammed or switched off on the night of May 2, when US forces carried out an operation against Osama bin Laden. A spokesman said the radar system was in low position as they sho
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Capital Police lauded for controlling crimes

Capital Police lauded for controlling crimes

Business community has lauded Islamabad Police role in controlling crimes, which not only help restore peace but also increase business activities in the twin cities. Capital Police have rendered great sacrifices to make the city peaceful and business com
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
15 vehicles snatched during outgoing week in Islamabad

15 vehicles snatched during outgoing week in Islamabad

Islamabad Police have failed to curb car lifting and dacoities in the capital, as 15 vehicles were snatched or stolen in Islamabad during the outgoing week, besides 12 incidents of dacoities. Police claimed to have busted 16 gangs of dacoits and drug traf
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Abbottabad: foreign TV channels stopped from illegal uplinking

Abbottabad: foreign TV channels stopped from illegal uplinking

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has stopped the foreign satellite TV channels from illegal up-linking of signals and live covering news from Abbottabad. Channels included Fox News, NBC News, CNN, CNS, IBN, BBC Al-Jazera, Voice of Am
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Ghous Bux to chair PC Board meeting

Ghous Bux to chair PC Board meeting

Ghous Bux Khan Mahar Federal Minister for Privatisation will chair a meeting of Privatisation Commission (PC) Board being held on Monday (tomorrow) to formulate recommendations for Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCOP) and review the status and progre
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz to chair CEC meeting on May 10

Nawaz to chair CEC meeting on May 10

Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Chief, Nawaz Sharif will chair an important joint meeting of the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC) and Parliamentary Party on May 10 to discuss the situation emerged after the two crucial incidents-US unilateral ra
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
SBP advice about old design Rs 500 notes

SBP advice about old design Rs 500 notes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reminded the general public to exchange the banknotes of Rs 500 of old design and bigger size from the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation and the branches of all commercial banks throughout the country u
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Musharraf arrest warrant: FIA asked to ensure compliance before May 21

Musharraf arrest warrant: FIA asked to ensure compliance before May 21

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday expressed its displeasure over non-compliance of its orders regarding arrest warrants of former military dictator General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) in Benazir Bhutto assassination case and directed the investigators to en
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Musharraf arrest warrant: FIA asked to ensure compliance before May 21

Musharraf arrest warrant: FIA asked to ensure compliance before May 21

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday expressed its displeasure over non-compliance of its orders regarding arrest warrants of former military dictator General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) in Benazir Bhutto assassination case and directed the investigators to en
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

Around 130 spinning mills have been closed in Punjab due to energy shortage. There are 12 million spindles installed across the country, out of which there are 8.5 million spindles in Punjab. Closing of 8.5 million spindles in Punjab means a closure of 36
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

Around 130 spinning mills have been closed in Punjab due to energy shortage. There are 12 million spindles installed across the country, out of which there are 8.5 million spindles in Punjab. Closing of 8.5 million spindles in Punjab means a closure of 36
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

130 spinning mills closed due to energy shortage

Around 130 spinning mills have been closed in Punjab due to energy shortage. There are 12 million spindles installed across the country, out of which there are 8.5 million spindles in Punjab. Closing of 8.5 million spindles in Punjab means a closure of 36
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
India plans road network near China

India plans road network near China

India plans to develop a network of strategic roads along its borders with China, a senior military official was quoted as saying in an Indian media report Saturday. The planned road network in India''s remote north-east and the Ladakh region in Indian Ka
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
India plans road network near China

India plans road network near China

India plans to develop a network of strategic roads along its borders with China, a senior military official was quoted as saying in an Indian media report Saturday. The planned road network in India's remote north-east and the Ladakh region in Indian Kas
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
India plans road network near China

India plans road network near China

India plans to develop a network of strategic roads along its borders with China, a senior military official was quoted as saying in an Indian media report Saturday. The planned road network in India's remote north-east and the Ladakh region in Indian Kas
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

The Saudi government has established a national commission to battle corruption with wide-ranging powers to hunt down offenders, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The cabinet of ministers approved the Organisation of Anti-Corrupt
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

The Saudi government has established a national commission to battle corruption with wide-ranging powers to hunt down offenders, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The cabinet of ministers approved the Organisation of Anti-Corrupt
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

Saudi Arabia establishes anti-corruption commission

The Saudi government has established a national commission to battle corruption with wide-ranging powers to hunt down offenders, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The cabinet of ministers approved the Organisation of Anti-Corrupt
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Dubai''s Emaar Properties, builder of the world''s tallest tower, is creating a core management team to develop a new growth strategy, the developer said, following social and political upheaval in the region. Emaar the UAE''s largest listed developer and
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Dubai's Emaar Properties, builder of the world's tallest tower, is creating a core management team to develop a new growth strategy, the developer said, following social and political upheaval in the region. Emaar the UAE's largest listed developer and ab
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Emaar to review strategy as markets change

Dubai's Emaar Properties, builder of the world's tallest tower, is creating a core management team to develop a new growth strategy, the developer said, following social and political upheaval in the region. Emaar the UAE's largest listed developer and ab
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Syria army attacks Banias, raising sectarian tension

Syria army attacks Banias, raising sectarian tension

Syrian tanks stormed the mostly Sunni Muslim city of Banias on Saturday, a rights campaigner said, raising sectarian tension in a country swept by protests against the rule of authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad. The attack came hours after the United
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Syria army attacks Banias, raising sectarian tension

Syria army attacks Banias, raising sectarian tension

Syrian tanks stormed the mostly Sunni Muslim city of Banias on Saturday, a rights campaigner said, raising sectarian tension in a country swept by protests against the rule of authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad. The attack came hours after the United
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Kardar to open ''Branchless Banking'' conference on May 9

Kardar to open ''Branchless Banking'' conference on May 9

Shahid H Kardar, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, will inaugurate ''Branchless Banking: Government to Person Payments (G2P) Conference 2011'' and launch ''Financial Innovation Challenge Fund'' on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 9.00 am at SBP Learning Resource
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Kardar to open 'Branchless Banking' conference on May 9

Kardar to open 'Branchless Banking' conference on May 9

Shahid H Kardar, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, will inaugurate 'Branchless Banking: Government to Person Payments (G2P) Conference 2011' and launch 'Financial Innovation Challenge Fund' on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 9.00 am at SBP Learning Resource Cent
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Kardar to open 'Branchless Banking' conference on May 9

Kardar to open 'Branchless Banking' conference on May 9

Shahid H Kardar, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, will inaugurate 'Branchless Banking: Government to Person Payments (G2P) Conference 2011' and launch 'Financial Innovation Challenge Fund' on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 9.00 am at SBP Learning Resource Cent
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Plane crash in Indonesia kills 27

Plane crash in Indonesia kills 27

An Indonesian plane carrying 27 passengers and crew crashed off the eastern province of West Papua Saturday, killing all aboard, officials and media reports said. The aircraft belonging to the state-run Merpati Airlines crashed into the sea near West Papu
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Plane crash in Indonesia kills 27

Plane crash in Indonesia kills 27

An Indonesian plane carrying 27 passengers and crew crashed off the eastern province of West Papua Saturday, killing all aboard, officials and media reports said. The aircraft belonging to the state-run Merpati Airlines crashed into the sea near West Papu
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta

Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta

A shutter down strike was observed in Provincial capital on Saturday against killing of innocent people in terrorist act here on Friday. According to details a shutter down strike was observed here on the call of Hazara Democratic Party and Pashtoonkhwa M
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta

Shutter-down strike observed in Quetta

A shutter down strike was observed in Provincial capital on Saturday against killing of innocent people in terrorist act here on Friday. According to details a shutter down strike was observed here on the call of Hazara Democratic Party and Pashtoonkhwa M
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi King, Rehman discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

Saudi King, Rehman discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik called on Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz here on Saturday and discussed ways to strengthen the existing fraternal relations between the two countries. The Interior Minister presented message of President Asif
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Saudi King, Rehman discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

Saudi King, Rehman discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik called on Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz here on Saturday and discussed ways to strengthen the existing fraternal relations between the two countries. The Interior Minister presented message of President Asif
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Two killed in small plane crash in Texas

Two killed in small plane crash in Texas

Officials in Texas say two people _ a man and a woman _ died Saturday when a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from an airport north of Houston. Trooper Erick Burse of the Texas Department of Public Safety says the two are thought to be a father a
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
China-funded dam opens in Republic of Congo

China-funded dam opens in Republic of Congo

Authorities in the Republic of Congo launched the country's largest dam on Saturday, mainly funded by China, an AFP journalist said. The dam, which has a 120-megawatt capacity, was unveiled in Imboulou, about 260 kilometres (160 miles) north of capital Br
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Nephew of Sadat killer returns to Egypt from Iran

Nephew of Sadat killer returns to Egypt from Iran

Officials at Cairo's airport say the son of a wanted Islamist and nephew of the killer of President Anwar Sadat has returned to Egypt for the first time in two decades. The officials said Saturday that Khaled el-Islambouli returned with his wife, two chil
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) on import and local supply of items including solar PV panels with dedicated use of renewable sources of energy like solar and wind, etc. The FBR has amended SRO 655(I
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) on import and local supply of items including solar PV panels with dedicated use of renewable sources of energy like solar and wind, etc. The FBR has amended SRO 655(I
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

Solar, wind energy items exempted from ST, FED

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted sales tax and federal excise duty (FED) on import and local supply of items including solar PV panels with dedicated use of renewable sources of energy like solar and wind, etc. The FBR has amended SRO 655(I
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project-II of 375 MW (gross 404 MW) which will attract $500 million foreign investment has achieved financial closing one month later than the timeline agreed with the government. The combined cycle gas turbine project will be established near D
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project-II of 375 MW (gross 404 MW) which will attract $500 million foreign investment has achieved financial closing one month later than the timeline agreed with the government. The combined cycle gas turbine project will be established near D
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project gains financial closing

Uch Power Project-II of 375 MW (gross 404 MW) which will attract $500 million foreign investment has achieved financial closing one month later than the timeline agreed with the government. The combined cycle gas turbine project will be established near D
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday dismissed the impression that brewing stain in relations between Pakistan and US over intrusion of helicopters that killed Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad may have a negative impact on assistance. The Mini
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday dismissed the impression that brewing stain in relations between Pakistan and US over intrusion of helicopters that killed Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad may have a negative impact on assistance. The Mini
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

No impact on US assistance, says Hafeez

Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday dismissed the impression that brewing stain in relations between Pakistan and US over intrusion of helicopters that killed Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad may have a negative impact on assistance. The Mini
Published 08 May, 2011 12:00am
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