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Print - 2011-07-06
China rewards Li for French Open win

China rewards Li for French Open win

China's Li Na, who made tennis history at this year's French Open by becoming the first Chinese Grand Slam singles title winner, has been honoured by her government - and awarded a $92,000 cheque. The government in Li's native Hubei province on Monday sal
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Holding hits out at India 'power'

Holding hits out at India 'power'

Michael Holding has hit out at India for wielding "too much power" in world cricket. India are the sport's financial powerhouse on account of cricket's massive following in the world's second most populous nation. They also currently boast the 50-over wor
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Edwards wants to rule the world of fast bowling

Edwards wants to rule the world of fast bowling

West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards said he wants to become the number one fast bowler in the world before his career comes to an end. The 29-year-old Edwards has been the most successful bowler for West Indies in the first two Tests of the current seri
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
India look to wrap up series at Windsor Park debut

India look to wrap up series at Windsor Park debut

India head into Wednesday's third Test against the West Indies - and the inaugural Test at Windsor Park - looking to close out a series that they have dominated. The Indians, who are ranked the top Test side in the world, lead the series 1-0 after winning
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sangakkara in trouble after wowing MCC

Sangakkara in trouble after wowing MCC

Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is in hot water after his highly acclaimed lecture at Lord's, where he criticised what he alleged was a corrupt and politicised cricket administration at home. Sangakkara received a standing ovation after his outs
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
British MPs slam soccer chiefs over 2018 bid

British MPs slam soccer chiefs over 2018 bid

The Football Association (FA) and world football governing body FIFA were both severly criticised in a British parliamentary report into England's failed 2018 World Cup bid published Tuesday. FA bosses were accused of failing to learn from their previous
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Poultry prices on the rise due to short supply

Poultry prices on the rise due to short supply

Chicken prices have increased by more than Rs 40 per kg in a week's time and now it is being sold at Rs 200 per kg from Tuesday due to annual short supply during summer. Former President Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) and a big poultry trader Abdul Ba
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Drive against fake pesticides, fertilisers to promote businesses

Drive against fake pesticides, fertilisers to promote businesses

Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture and Convenor Sub-committee on pesticides, Mian Asif Manhood Mohal has assured that the movement launched against fake pesticides and fertilisers is not aimed at harassing any stakeholder but to assist companies and
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Shujaat describes Zafar as 'a mere stooge'

Shujaat describes Zafar as 'a mere stooge'

Commenting on the news item relating to suspension of FIA additional director general Zafar Qureshi, Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has termed Zafar Qureshi as a mere stooge and said there is a limit of everything but
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Provisions of section 153 of Income Tax Ordinance re-aligned: FBR

Provisions of section 153 of Income Tax Ordinance re-aligned: FBR

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has only re-aligned existing provisions of section 153 (payments for goods and services and contracts) of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 without changing the existing taxation regime under this section. The FBR has explai
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'Our main objective is to computerise all 386 branches'

'Our main objective is to computerise all 386 branches'

In an exclusive interview with Business Recorder team comprising Wasim Iqbal, Sohail Sarfraz and Asma Razaq Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), Zafar M. Sheikh admits that the process of implementing the CDNS restructuring plan is slow.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Apex court devises measures to clear backlog

Apex court devises measures to clear backlog

Supreme Court (SC) disposed of 1,781 cases during the month of June 2011 whereas 1,180 new cases were instituted. The backlog in Supreme Court on 1st July 2011 is 19,550 cases, stated in a press release issued here on Tuesday. According to data, the numbe
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
UG is facing severe financial crunch: VC

UG is facing severe financial crunch: VC

The Gujrat University, a public sector university, is facing an acute financial crunch with Rs 334 million deficit, which is almost 50 per cent of its total budget of FY 2011-2012. Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat Professor Dr Muhammad Nizamuddin told
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
JI Shoora concerned at Karachi's law and order

JI Shoora concerned at Karachi's law and order

The central Shoora of Jamaat-i-Islami, Pakistan has accused the government of handing over Karachi to the terrorists, target killers and extortionists. The Shoora through a resolution, said that the terrorists involved in riots and target killings in Kara
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Second 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Nepal from July 19

Second 'Made in Pakistan' exhibition in Nepal from July 19

Pak World Trade & Expo Centre will organise "2nd Made in Pakistan Exhibition 2011" in Katmandu (Nepal) to promote and introduce Pakistani products in the region. The single country trade exhibition titled "2nd Made in Pakistan Exhibition 2011" will be hel
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Greece confines Gaza flotilla, frees US captain

Greece confines Gaza flotilla, frees US captain

The captain of a US ship arrested for trying to sail to Gaza as part of a flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Palestinians despite a Greek ban was freed on Tuesday, but three other activists were still in custody. Just over a year after nine people were kil
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Female MPs brawl in Afghan parliament

Female MPs brawl in Afghan parliament

An ugly brawl erupted in parliament between two female Afghan MPs on Tuesday after a row seemingly about one of the country's vice-presidents and ending only when shocked colleagues pulled them apart. Ex-army general Nazifa Zaki, dressed in casual black A
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Libya denies Russia report Qadhafi seeking way out

Libya denies Russia report Qadhafi seeking way out

Muammar Qadhafi is sounding out the possibility of handing over power, a Russian newspaper said on Tuesday, but the Libyan government denied it was in talks about the veteran leader stepping down. Five months into a conflict that has embroiled Nato and be
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Syrian forces shoot dead six in Hama

Syrian forces shoot dead six in Hama

Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad shot dead six people on Tuesday in the Syrian city of Hama, activists said, and France called for the United Nations to stand up against the latest "ferocious armed repression." Tanks were still surrounding Hama,
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Venezuela celebrates independence as Chavez returns

Venezuela celebrates independence as Chavez returns

Venezuela celebrated the 200th anniversary of its independence on Tuesday with President Hugo Chavez back in his palace after a triumphant return from cancer surgery in Cuba that has left him weakened but defiant. "Happy Birthday, Dear Fatherland!" the 56
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The man who hunted Osama bin Laden

The man who hunted Osama bin Laden

After Navy SEALs killed Osama bin Laden, the White House released a photo of President Barack Obama and his Cabinet inside the Situation Room, watching the daring raid unfold. Hidden from view, standing just outside the frame of that now-famous photograph
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Australia linked to Abu Ghraib abuses

Australia linked to Abu Ghraib abuses

Australia's military conspired with US guards to deny the Red Cross access to prisoners held at Iraq's notorious Abu Ghraib jail, including a high-value detainee, said documents published Tuesday. Its officials also misled the public on the legality of in
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
India's top court bans anti-Maoist militia

India's top court bans anti-Maoist militia

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the central state of Chhattisgarh to disband a militia force founded to combat Maoist guerrillas who control large areas of the country. Salwa Judum, or Peace March, was set up in 2005 as a civil society movement t
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
New hacking allegation piles pressure on Murdoch

New hacking allegation piles pressure on Murdoch

Prime Minister David Cameron led a chorus of condemnation on Tuesday over allegations a top-selling British newspaper from Rupert Murdoch's global media empire hacked the voicemail of a missing schoolgirl who was later found murdered.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Russia criticises US over abuses in wars abroad

Russia criticises US over abuses in wars abroad

Russia urged the United States on Tuesday to give more scrutiny to allegations of human rights violations by US soldiers and agents during conflicts abroad, pointing to reported abuses in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Foreign Ministry's human rights represent
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Khalid Alvi appointed GM, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan

Khalid Alvi appointed GM, Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan

Nokia Middle East & Africa (MEA) has appointed Khalid Alvi as the new Country General Manager of Nokia Pakistan & Afghanistan. In this capacity, Khalid is responsible to drive sales in the region along with execution of multiple business functions like No
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'Cement consumption declined by 8.24 percent'

'Cement consumption declined by 8.24 percent'

The fiscal year 2010-11, recently concluded, proved to be a nightmare for the cement sector as 80 per cent of the cement manufacturers suffered huge losses on the back of stagnant local consumption and government failed to honour its commitment for paymen
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Marvi hopes youth will change country's destiny

Marvi hopes youth will change country's destiny

Renowned politician and focal personality of political circles Marvi Memon has expressed hopes that the Pakistani youth will change their country's destiny. She expressed these views while addressing the third session of the 'Youth Leadership Development
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Marketing companies selling LPG at exorbitant prices

Marketing companies selling LPG at exorbitant prices

Despite the fact that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has fixed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price at Rs 105 per kg, the product is still being sold at higher prices, ranging from Rs 120 to Rs 130 across the country. According to the chairman
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Sharjeel Memon submits reply in Supreme Court in contempt of court case

Sharjeel Memon submits reply in Supreme Court in contempt of court case

Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Tuesday pleaded the Supreme Court to withdraw the contempt of court notice, issued to him over the protest against the court verdict in Chairman's NAB case. In pursuance of court's order, Sharjeel Memon fi
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Removal of ZAB government: 'Black Day' observed in AJK

Removal of ZAB government: 'Black Day' observed in AJK

Like other parts of the country, Black Day was observed on Tuesday to condemn and mark indignation against the dethroning of the popularly-elected democratic government of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto this day in 1977 by the military dictator General Zia-u
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
IBP superior qualification exams summer-2011 results

IBP superior qualification exams summer-2011 results

The Council of the Institute of Bankers Pakistan has approved the result of ISQ examination Summer 2011 held in May, 2011. Following candidates have qualified for JAIBP or Stage-III, Stage-II, Stage-I of JAIBP, Special Certificate Examination and Associat
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Four crushed to death near Jamshoro

Four crushed to death near Jamshoro

Four persons were crushed to death by a speeding coach on Indus Highway near Jamshoro on Tuesday morning. According to Edhi Centre, Larkana bound coach No LCS-8787 coming from Karachi when reached near Shakil Petrol Pump Jamshoro, it went out of control f
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Hajj quotas: LHC verdict not implementable: counsel

Hajj quotas: LHC verdict not implementable: counsel

The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday the daylong hearing of 17 identical petitions for setting aside the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict against distribution of quota under Hajj Policy 2011. A four-member special bench comprising Justice
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Where is Pakistan heading?

Where is Pakistan heading?

The governance in Pakistan is like a dead corps floating in the stinking pool catered by the corrupt Executives. Its putrescence polluted the environment yet again, when the government suspended Zafar Qureshi from his job. He is accused of ignoring the fi
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Thai farm turns pharaoh's vegetable into instant noodles

Thai farm turns pharaoh's vegetable into instant noodles

Sho Oga, the former president of a Japanese medical supplies company in Thailand, got bitten by the organic bug 12 years ago. A trained marine biologist and keen environmentalist, Oga set up the Harmony Life Organic Farm in the foothills of the Khao Yai m
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The world's newest capital, a ramshackle refuge

The world's newest capital, a ramshackle refuge

The world's newest capital is a war-damaged city of tin-shack housing and bumpy roads, strung out along the steamy banks of the White Nile river. "Juba might not look like Washington or London - or even Khartoum, Kampala or Nairobi," said William Deng, a
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
The reasons to do more

The reasons to do more

In this series of articles, we take stock of the improvements in Pakistan's performance and rating in the area Freedom, Democracy and governance as measured by some credible international institutions. In a highly charged political setting and polarisatio
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Quarterly report: SBP employs new approach to analysis

Quarterly report: SBP employs new approach to analysis

State Bank's quarterly report issued on 4th July, 2011 is somewhat different from its pervious editions mainly because of shift in emphasis from usual assessment of economy to identifying its key challenges and offering solutions wherever possible. One of
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Rs 10 billion to be spent on environmental health

Rs 10 billion to be spent on environmental health

Minister Labour Welfare Punjab, Haji Ehsaan-ud-Din Qureshi has said the government has evolved a comprehensive strategy for improving environmental health and around Rs 10 billion will be spent to supply safe and clean drinking water in urban and rural ar
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Japanese government thanked for extending cooperation

Japanese government thanked for extending cooperation

Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain has said that Pakistan has always welcomed the co-operation extended by Japan in various sectors of the economy. He said this while talking to Hiroshi Oe, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan,
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Danish envoy, journalists discuss needs of media

Danish envoy, journalists discuss needs of media

Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Uffe Wolffhechel on Tuesday met a large group of leading journalists from various Pakistani media groups to discuss the needs of the media industry in Pakistan. This consultative meeting was arranged by the Danish Embassy as
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Health, population: USAID provided Rs 2.4 billion since 2010

Health, population: USAID provided Rs 2.4 billion since 2010

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided Rs 2.4 billion for health and population since 2010, till date. Secretary Planning Commission and representative of USAID stated this here on Tuesday while launching first logisti
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

PACRA has maintained the long-term and short-term ratings of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) at "AA+" (Double A Plus) and ''A 1+" (A One Plus), respectively. The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk emanating from a very strong capacity for timely
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

Pacra maintains ratings of MCB Bank Limited

PACRA has maintained the long-term and short-term ratings of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) at "AA+" (Double A Plus) and 'A 1+" (A One Plus), respectively. The ratings denote a very low expectation of credit risk emanating from a very strong capacity for timely p
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains NPCC entity ratings

Pacra maintains NPCC entity ratings

Pacra has maintained the long-term and short-term ratings of National Power Construction Corporation (Private) Limited (NPCC) at "A" (single A) and "A1" (A one), respectively. The ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk emanating from a strong cap
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra maintains NPCC entity ratings

Pacra maintains NPCC entity ratings

Pacra has maintained the long-term and short-term ratings of National Power Construction Corporation (Private) Limited (NPCC) at "A" (single A) and "A1" (A one), respectively. The ratings denote a low expectation of credit risk emanating from a strong cap
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra assigns positive outlook to BoK ratings

Pacra assigns positive outlook to BoK ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has assigned positive outlook to the ratings of the Bank oh Khyber (BoK). Meanwhile, the long-term and short-term entity ratings are maintained at 'A-' (Single A minus), 'A2' (A two) respectively. The ratings deno
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pacra assigns positive outlook to BoK ratings

Pacra assigns positive outlook to BoK ratings

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has assigned positive outlook to the ratings of the Bank oh Khyber (BoK). Meanwhile, the long-term and short-term entity ratings are maintained at 'A-' (Single A minus), 'A2' (A two) respectively. The ratings deno
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Second monsoon rains spell likely from July 6

Second monsoon rains spell likely from July 6

Pakistan Meteorological Office has forecasted 2nd spell of monsoon rains in the country from Thursday (tomorrow) in the country for 2 to 3 days. According to Met Office, weather is expected to remain dry in most parts of the country on Wednesday (today),
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
KESC concerned over illegal power supply system infrastructure

KESC concerned over illegal power supply system infrastructure

The Karachi Electric Supply Company has expressed surprise and concern over a strange incident in which the villagers of areas behind Gharo Grid Station installed illegal electricity supply infrastructure and insisted the utility to energise it.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
N-League can only make 'GT Road alliance': Babar

N-League can only make 'GT Road alliance': Babar

Former law minister and Pakistan Peoples Party leader Dr Babar Awan on Tuesday said Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) would not be able to fulfil its desire for power through formation of 'Grand Political Alliance'. He expressed these views while talking to
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
We're not afraid of any 'grand opposition', insists Firdous

We're not afraid of any 'grand opposition', insists Firdous

The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, on Tuesday said that the incumbent government is not afraid of any grand opposition. Talking to journalists here after addressing a seminar on 'Media Exchange Programme', organi
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Khar speaks at Foreign Service Academy

Khar speaks at Foreign Service Academy

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ms Hina Rabbani Khar, today addressed the passing out ceremony of the 30th Specialised Diplomatic Course and the inaugural ceremony of the 31st Specialised Diplomatic Course of the Foreign Service Officers at the For
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Democracy only way forward to secure country's interests: Prime Minister

Democracy only way forward to secure country's interests: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that democracy and representative rule is the only way forward to secure the country's interests. In his message on the 'black day' in the country's political history when a dictator overthrew Zulfikar Ali
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Clarification

Clarification

Apropos a news item "New Savings Scheme" carried by Business Recorder on 1st July 2011. The Central Directorate of National Savings endorses the viewpoint that the Government is already paying 12-14 percent return on treasury bills to commercial ba
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Jica to establish institute of child health in Karachi

Jica to establish institute of child health in Karachi

The Japan International Co-operation Agency (Jica) has agreed to establish an institute of child health (ICH) in Karachi, Business Recorder has learnt. A few months ago, the Sindh government had given the proposal for ICH in Karachi to Jica team in
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Delay in promotions: FRA employees union stages protest demonstration

Delay in promotions: FRA employees union stages protest demonstration

Federal Revenue Alliance (FRA) Employees Union, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), staged a protest demonstration at Regional Tax Office (RTO) on Tuesday against delay in long-awaited promotion of inspectors and freezing of different allowances.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'Steps be taken for prompt disposal of rainwater'

'Steps be taken for prompt disposal of rainwater'

The institutions responsible for water disposal in Lahore city during the monsoon should make effective arrangements and strict action would be taken against the officers and officials showing negligence. The decision was taken in a meeting presided over
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Classes at Lyari medical college begin

Classes at Lyari medical college begin

The classes of the first batch of MBBS at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Medical College, also known as Layari medical college started on Tuesday. Out of 100 students 90 students attended the first class of Anatomy. Five students remained absent while five other
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Loadshedding pushes up demand for generators

Loadshedding pushes up demand for generators

The hours-long and continued load shedding by Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC) has pushed up demand for electricity generators, emergency lights and UPS considerably. The increase in generators' demand is directly linked with the prolonged and pe
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Terrorists using drug money: Malik

Terrorists using drug money: Malik

Smuggling of narcotics played major role in promoting terrorism, as drug money is being used by terrorists to continue their nefarious activities, said Rehman Malik, Federal Minister for Interior here on Tuesday.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Engro Foods launches IPO

Engro Foods launches IPO

Engro Foods Limited is offering 27 million shares to the general public at Rs 25 per share, with a share subscription lasting three days between July 5 and 7. This comes after the successful private placement of 48 million shares to foreign mutual funds a
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Engro Foods launches IPO

Engro Foods launches IPO

Engro Foods Limited is offering 27 million shares to the general public at Rs 25 per share, with a share subscription lasting three days between July 5 and 7. This comes after the successful private placement of 48 million shares to foreign mutual funds a
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Women Entrepreneur Exhibition: meeting reviews arrangements

Women Entrepreneur Exhibition: meeting reviews arrangements

A meeting to review arrangements for 1st Women Entrepreneur Exhibition 2011, which is scheduled to be held on 7th to 9th July 2011in Hyderabad, was held here with Ziauddin, Vice President, Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (HCCI) in the chair. Ziau
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Gilani for generating energy through alternate sources

Gilani for generating energy through alternate sources

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani stressed the need for generating energy through alternate sources to meet the country's energy needs, here on Tuesday. Talking to a delegation of a joint venture of Norwegian and Chinese companies at PM House, the Pr
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Aid for flood victims misappropriated by rulers: Jamaat-i-Islami

Aid for flood victims misappropriated by rulers: Jamaat-i-Islami

The Jamaat-i-Islami Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has deplored that millions of people affected by the devastating floods last year are still on roads without shelter while the foreign aid for them has been misappropriated by the corrupt rulers.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
ITP to arrange refresher courses for personnel

ITP to arrange refresher courses for personnel

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will arrange refresher courses for its more than 600 personnel in various phases to improve professional skills. The decision was taken by Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Dr Moeen Masood and SP (Traffic) Mir Vais N
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Textile City pre-launch event held

Textile City pre-launch event held

Pakistan Textile City Limited organised a project pre-launch event at a local hotel. Federal Minister for Textile Industry, Makhdoom Shahabuddin was the chief guest on the occasion. Other attendees included leading textile industrialists, foreign diplomat
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Power shortfall touches 3,500 megawatts mark

Power shortfall touches 3,500 megawatts mark

Power shortfall touched 3,500MW during last 24 hours, likely to increase further with widening gap between demand and supply amidst further rise in mercury. The power generation stood at 13,375MW against a demand of 16,948MW, leaving the system with a tot
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Power, gas shortages challenged in LHC

Power, gas shortages challenged in LHC

A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court seeking court direction for continuous CNG supply in the province by declaring its load shedding as illegal. Syed Fakhar Ali Fakhri through Fahad Ahmad Siddiqi Advocate made Secretary Petroleum, Economic Co-o
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
LHC seeks details of special trains

LHC seeks details of special trains

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Tuesday sought details of all special trains run by Pakistan Railways in last six months by July 09. Chief Justice issued this order while hearing a petition of Jhoolay Lal Council challenging closure of special trai
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Condolence

Condolence

According to information of DGPR received here on Tuesday Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed deep sense of sorrow over the sad demise of the mother of Senior Sports Reporter Yousaf Anjum. He prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the dep
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
KFHA begins drive against unregistered boats

KFHA begins drive against unregistered boats

In a bid to ensure airtight security around the fish harbour sea channel, Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) has asked the owners to complete their boats' registration with the authority by July 31, officials said on Tuesday.
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan launches operation near Afghan border

Pakistan launches operation near Afghan border

The Pakistani military says it has launched a new operation in a strategic tribal area that juts into Afghanistan. Pakistani army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas says the operation in the Kurram tribal area is aimed at militants who have staged suicid
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Thousands of families flee Kurram

Thousands of families flee Kurram

Around 28,000 people have fled a Pakistani tribal region where the military is conducting a fresh offensive to evict Islamist militants along the Afghan border, officials said Tuesday. Thousands of families escaped Kurram in a mass exodus after the offens
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Gas supply: Aptma pins hope on Dr Asim

Gas supply: Aptma pins hope on Dr Asim

Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Gohar Ejaz has said the textile industry pins hope on Dr Asim Hussain, Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, for implementation of five days a week uninterrupted gas supply to industr
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
LHC Registrar for eradication of corruption

LHC Registrar for eradication of corruption

Registrar Lahore High Court has said corruption is rampant in every nook and corner of the country including judiciary. The registrar said perks and privileges of the members of the judiciary in the Punjab are better as compared to other civil departments
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Democracy faces no threat, insists Gilani

Democracy faces no threat, insists Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday dispelled the impression that there was any threat to democracy. Talking to mediapersons after inaugurating Zero Point Interchange (ZPI), Park enclave and Lehtrar Road dualization projects here, he said de
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Uch IPP seeks assurance of additional security steps

Uch IPP seeks assurance of additional security steps

Uch Power Private Limited (UPL), a 586 mw low Btu gas based independent power producer (IPP), has reportedly threatened to close down the complex and 'invoke a Pakistan political majeure event', if additional security is not ensured, sources in PPIB told
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Pak-Sri Lanka JEC meets to discuss bilateral trade ties

Pak-Sri Lanka JEC meets to discuss bilateral trade ties

To review the trade barriers between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, a meeting will be held at Colombo in August 2011, while the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ministry of Finance will communicate with the concerned authorities in Sri Lanka for providing ne
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Community watch project to be introduced

Community watch project to be introduced

The Sindh Home Department is introducing community watch project in the metropolis. The Home Department has finalised the modalities for formal launching of "community watch project" in collaboration with the Clifton Cantonment Board, Defence Housing Auth
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Importance of quail meat highlighted

Importance of quail meat highlighted

Multan Chamber Commerce & Industry and Smeda jointly organised a seminar on Quail Breeding, here on Tuesday. Dr Muhammad Akram of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences said that production of the various quail breeds and their eggs could be very pr
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
Punjab University announcement

Punjab University announcement

Punjab University Chairman Admission Committee Professor Dr Muhammad Amin Athar has stated that the schedule of entry test for admissions to various disciplines of BS or equivalent, MA/MSc or equivalent and MS/MPhil/MSc (Engg.)/PhD level, has been announc
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
'11 modern bus terminals to be constructed in Sindh'

'11 modern bus terminals to be constructed in Sindh'

As many as 11 modern bus terminals would be constructed in Sindh. This was announced by the Sindh Minister for Transport, Akhtar Hussain Jadoon. He was chairing a meeting of the secretaries of the District Regional Transport Authority in his office here o
Published 06 Jul, 2011 12:00am
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