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Print - 2011-12-06
Zuljinnah processions: special security arrangements made in capital

Zuljinnah processions: special security arrangements made in capital

Special security arrangements were made in the federal capital to avoid any act of sabotage during the 'Zuljinnah' procession on 9 and 10 Moharram. About 5000 security forces personnel were deployed on the routes of processions along with blockage of road
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'No shortage of fertiliser for Rabi crop'

'No shortage of fertiliser for Rabi crop'

Senior Federal Minister for Industries, Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi on Monday said that record fertiliser has been issued by National Fertiliser Limited (NFL) from Gwadar port across the country. He said NFL has supplied around 17,000 metric tones of imported
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Evidence Receiving Unit set-up to facilitate LEAs

Evidence Receiving Unit set-up to facilitate LEAs

National Forensic Science Agency (NFSA) has established an Evidence Receiving Unit (ERU) to ensure accuracy and facilitate Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) in submitting samples for biological tests. The samples are submitted to ERU which scrutinizes and s
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, says Basit

Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan, says Basit

Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said on Monday that by boycotting the Bonn Conference, Pakistan wanted to assure the importance of its sovereignty on world adding but his country wanted peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
15 die in Cameroon bus crash

15 die in Cameroon bus crash

A government official says that 15 people were killed and 40 were seriously injured in a bus crash in Cameroon's north-west. West Regional Governor Samuel Diboa says that the bus was heading to Yaounde when it crashed into a trailer truck parked on the si
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Aamir Khan becomes father through surrogacy

Aamir Khan becomes father through surrogacy

Bollywood actor-producer-director Aamir Khan has become a father for the third time, using a surrogate mother, his publicist said on Monday. The baby boy was born at a private clinic on December 1, the spokesman said. The child was "very healthy" and now
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ethiopia, South Sudan join migration body

Ethiopia, South Sudan join migration body

Fourteen countries joined the International Organisation for Migration on Monday as the body marked its 60th anniversary. Ethiopia, South Sudan and the Holy See were among the states admitted at the opening of the three-day IOM council meeting in Geneva.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
France to offer military training to Libya

France to offer military training to Libya

France is ready to offer military training to Libya and is examining ways to boost its co-operation with the new regime, French army chief of staff Admiral Edouard Guillaud said on Monday. "France is ready to provide what the Libyan government asks for, p
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thousands rally in Russia against vote results

Thousands rally in Russia against vote results

Thousands of Russians rallied Monday in central Moscow and Saint Petersburg protesting violations in legislative elections that handed victory to Vladimir Putin's ruling party with a reduced majority. Police said about 100 opposition protesters were detai
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
France admits 'lapses' in nuclear security

France admits 'lapses' in nuclear security

France on Monday admitted to "lapses" in the security of its nuclear sites as President Nicolas Sarkozy denounced an "irresponsible" break-in by Greenpeace activists at an atomic power plant. "It is clear that this reveals lapses in our (security) system,
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Activists invade nuclear plant site in France

Activists invade nuclear plant site in France

Greenpeace activists secretly invaded a French nuclear site before dawn Monday and draped a banner on its reactor containment building, embarrassing the government and exposing the vulnerability of atomic sites in France. Police, whom Greenpeace told imme
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US top court rejects worship at public school appeal

US top court rejects worship at public school appeal

The US Supreme Court let stand on Monday a ruling that religious groups cannot use public schools facilities for worship services outside of normal school hours in a case about church-state separation. The justices refused to review the ruling by a US app
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Uzbekistan cuts presidential term to five years

Uzbekistan cuts presidential term to five years

Uzbekistan's parliament voted Monday to cut the presidential mandate from the current seven years to five years, with legislators saying longer terms in office were no longer needed. The members of the Senate - the upper house - approved the law to change
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Tehran's foreign schools shut after embassy attack

Tehran's foreign schools shut after embassy attack

International schools in Iran have shut their doors after hard-line students stormed the British embassy last week, stoking ordinary Iranians' fears that foreigners are about to pull out of the Islamic Republic ahead of a US or Israeli-led attack. Protest
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hundreds of flights cancelled due to Beijing smog

Hundreds of flights cancelled due to Beijing smog

Beijing authorities cancelled hundreds of flights and shut motorways on Monday as thick smog descended on the Chinese capital, reducing visibility at one of the world's busiest airports. Air quality in Beijing reached "hazardous" levels on Monday, accordi
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
United States ready to help Greece: Biden

United States ready to help Greece: Biden

The United States will support Greece during these difficult times, US Vice President Joe Biden said during a visit to Athens on Monday, in remarks that offered reassurance rather than concrete aid. "I am here to tell you that we stand with you in solidar
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Debt and doubt loom large over Durban climate talks

Debt and doubt loom large over Durban climate talks

Economic crisis and the top three polluters China, the United States and India, loomed as obstacles to a new global deal at the start of a second make-or-break week of UN climate talks in the South African city of Durban. After a first week of preliminary
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton ends slightly higher

New York cotton ends slightly higher

Cotton futures settled marginally higher on Monday in thin trade as the market awaited Friday's release of a government crop report, analysts said. Key March cotton futures gained 0.38 cent to finish at 92.22 cents per lb, moving from 91.54 to 92.80 cents
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper eases

Shanghai copper eases

The most-active February copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange eased 0.2 percent to close at 57,960 yuan a tonne on Monday. Better economic data out of the United States and signs that China may continue to adopt more pro-growth measures in the
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Copper moves higher

Copper moves higher

Copper rose on Monday, boosted by news that policymakers in France and Germany have agreed on reforms to tackle the growing debt crisis in Europe, while tough new austerity measures unveiled by Italy also helped ease fears about the region's debt troubles
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Oil prices lower

Oil prices lower

Oil prices fell back abruptly in afternoon trading on Monday after the euro slipped back against the dollar on a report that several major European countries may be put on credit-watch negative by Standard & Poor's. The slide back followed early gains on
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures climb; Shanghai up

Tokyo rubber futures climb; Shanghai up

Key Tokyo rubber futures ended higher on Monday after news that Asean's rubber group will take tough action on buyers who default on shipments, prompting some traders to say the contract could rise to 300 yen as supply concerns mount in China. The key Tok
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil soars

Malaysian palm oil soars

Palm oil futures rose to a near two-week high on Monday, as weekend floods in No 2 producer Malaysia raised fears about supply disruptions and hopes grew that a crucial eurozone summit this week may reveal a plan to solve the region's debt crisis.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ICE coffee, sugar rise; cocoa at three-year low

ICE coffee, sugar rise; cocoa at three-year low

US arabica coffee futures trading jumped 3 percent Monday, in sympathy with other markets on hopes for a solution to the eurozone debt crisis, while cocoa closed around three-year lows as ample supplies weighed. Sugar was firm. Confidence that European le
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Gold steadies in Asia

Gold steadies in Asia

Gold prices traded steady on Monday, after posting their sharpest weekly rise in more than a month, as the eurozone kicks off a week packed with meetings and decisions crucial to a solution to its debt crisis as well as the euro. Spot gold was little chan
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Gold stays stable

Gold stays stable

Gold prices steadied on Monday, after posting their sharpest weekly rise in more than a month, as the dollar weakened and prospects brightened that European Union leaders will come up with a firm plan to tackle the eurozone debt crisis. French President N
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat up for sixth day

US MIDDAY: wheat up for sixth day

US wheat rose Monday, extending a five day rally as optimism over progress on solving the eurozone debt crisis and a weaker dollar helped lift grain markets. Gains were modest after solid advances that left spot wheat traded on the Chicago Board of Trade
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper extends rally

US MIDDAY: copper extends rally

Copper started the new trading week on a firmer footing Monday, extending last week's sharp rally on growing optimism for a solution to Europe's debt crisis and a soft economic landing in top consumer, China. Copper rose alongside a stronger tone in globa
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold falls

US MIDDAY: gold falls

Gold fell early on Monday on technical selling after it failed to rise above a key chart resistance, breaking ranks with equities and other riskier assets. Bullion's losses accelerated after it ran into a bout of selling as it was unable to extend gains a
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Business team to leave for Ukraine today

Business team to leave for Ukraine today

A trade delegation comprising 28 businessmen belonging to different sectors of economy would visit Ukraine from December 6 to 10, Engr. M. A. Jabbar, Honorary Consul General of Ukraine, told Business Recorder here on Monday.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sindh government failed to set up agro-based industrial units

Sindh government failed to set up agro-based industrial units

Sindh government failed to establish agro-based industrial units of different vegetables, mangoes, guavas, red chilies, rice milling and dates in various districts of province under the "Modernisation/ Rehabilitation and establishment of industrial units
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Harmony, peace to be ensured during Yaum-e-Ashur'

'Harmony, peace to be ensured during Yaum-e-Ashur'

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO), Ahmad Raza Tahir said that Yaum-e-Ashur teaches us peace, patience and to remain steadfast with the truth in the light of inspiration drawn from the eternal reality. Lahore Police should leave no stone unturned for safe
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Ashura demands resolve to work with wisdom'

'Ashura demands resolve to work with wisdom'

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar said on Monday that Youm-e-Aushura demands us as a nation to resolve to work with wisdom and farsightedness in order to stabilise the country, which is not only in the best interests of the country but
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ulema urged to promote interfaith harmony

Ulema urged to promote interfaith harmony

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief, Altaf Hussain has called upon ulema of different schools of thought to play their role to maintain brotherhood and promote interfaith harmony during the month of Muharram-ul-Haram. According to a statement issued by M
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IGP reviews security arrangements in Karachi

IGP reviews security arrangements in Karachi

Inspector General of Sindh Police, Mushtaq Ahmed Shah was told in a report about Muharram security arrangements that 95 mourning processions and 515 majalis would be organised on the occasion of Ashura in the city. The report said extra-ordinary security
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Zuljinah procession taken out amid tight security

Zuljinah procession taken out amid tight security

The ninth Muharram procession of 'Alam-o-Zuljinnah' was taken out amid tight security and aerial surveillance on Monday to commemorate the sacrifices of heroes of Karbala. First of the two main processions, the ninth Muharram procession, set off from Noma
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Man dies after falling from building

Man dies after falling from building

A man died after falling from building on Monday at Pakistan Chowk, Chhipa sources said. They said identity of the deceased seemingly in his mid-thirties is yet to be ascertained. The body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Death anniversary of Altaf Hussian's mother observed

Death anniversary of Altaf Hussian's mother observed

The 26th death anniversary of Khursheed Begum, the mother of MQM chief Altaf Hussain, was observed on Monday with reverence. Gatherings were held at MQM offices in Interior Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Fata, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Balt
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Isolated rain, thunderstorm likely in upper parts of country

Isolated rain, thunderstorm likely in upper parts of country

Isolated rain/ thunderstorm is expected to hit Rawalpindi, Hazara, and Malakand divisions and Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir in the next 24 hours, the met office said on Monday. It said foggy/misty conditions would prevail in some of the plain areas of Punj
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Until we care

Until we care

On one of the news channels a report showed the misery of the students in Government College for Women in Rawalpindi where students are mostly deprived of basic necessities. They do not have any chairs or desks and are forced to sit on the floor. These yo
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jokes powerful weapons in Egypt

Jokes powerful weapons in Egypt

A liberal Egyptian gets a magic lamp and rubs it. When a genie appears, the man asks him to make all the Islamists vanish. The genie frowns and says: "Why? What did we do to you?" This is one of a dozen jokes Egyptians have been exchanging over the past d
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Profoundly misdirected

Profoundly misdirected

In a misdirected attempt to show patriotism in the wake of the Nato air strikes which left 24 soldiers dead, cable operators across Pakistan pulled the BBC news channel off air late Tuesday night. Addressing a press conference, the president of All Pakist
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Tragedy of Karbala

Tragedy of Karbala

The martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) marks a momentous occasion in human history, eternally keeping alive among people generation after generation the spirit of sacrifice for a noble cause and would continue to do so till the ends of time. By standin
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Domestic violence an impediment curbing uplift of women'

'Domestic violence an impediment curbing uplift of women'

Domestic violence is a massive impediment curbing the development of women not only in Pakistan but in whole of the south Asian Region where after every two minutes a woman has to face violent situation in her routine life. The states in the region have s
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Security arrangements finalised for Ashura

Security arrangements finalised for Ashura

All necessary arrangements have been finalised to provide fool proof security to the processions and majalis of Ashura (Muharram 10). As many as 485 processions and 1315 Majalis will be taken out and held respectively in the division on 9th and 10th of Mu
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Over 25 ceramics manufacturing units closed in Gujrat, Gujranwala

Over 25 ceramics manufacturing units closed in Gujrat, Gujranwala

More than 25 Ceramics Manufacturing Units have been closed down in Gujarat and Gujranwala districts during the current year 2011 due to fuel and energy shortages, primitive methods of manufacturing, inability to assemble and deploy intellectual, human and
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Dr Salman Turabi to address Shaam-e-Ghariban

Dr Salman Turabi to address Shaam-e-Ghariban

Renowned Scholar Allama Dr Salman Turabi would address the Central Majlis-e-Shaam-e-Ghariban on Tuesday on topic "Hijrat". The address can be viewed at PTV National at 10:00 pm while PTV Global would telecast the address at 10: 00 pm London time and at sa
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PPP facing cracks after Imran's popularity

PPP facing cracks after Imran's popularity

Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) is facing cracks in its provincial set up with successful public meeting of Imran Khan at Minar-e-Pakistan on November 30. There were strong impressions among political circles that the PMLN would be the direct sufferer of th
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Hardware sector can be strengthened through infrastructure uplift'

'Hardware sector can be strengthened through infrastructure uplift'

Pakistan Hardware Merchants Association's Chairman Sardar Usman Ghani has called for establishing linkage between the industry and academia for preparing skilled workforce. Talking to Business Recorder, he said "The linkage between trade and industry is n
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Death anniversary of Khursheed Begum observed in Multan

Death anniversary of Khursheed Begum observed in Multan

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday observed the 26th death anniversary of Khursheed Begum, mother of Altaf Hussain, chief of MQM, on December 5,in Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khanewal, Lodhran, and rest of the country.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Training on dengue: experts leave for Thailand, Sri Lanka

Training on dengue: experts leave for Thailand, Sri Lanka

On the direction of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, a 110-member delegation consisting of entomologist, experts, doctors, nurses and officers and officials of different departments has left for Thailand and Sri Lanka for getting training on
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Wheat production this year may remain lower'

'Wheat production this year may remain lower'

AgriForum Pakistan citing reduction in sowing areas, lesser use of fertiliser and certified seed has predicted that wheat production this year may remain lower than the national requirement of 25 million tons. AgriForum Pakistan Chairman Muhammad Ibrahim
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Saarc CCI body seeks to promote regional trade: Iftikhar Malik

Saarc CCI body seeks to promote regional trade: Iftikhar Malik

The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (Saarc) Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)'s new executive body for the term 2012-13 are determined to promote trade among the 8-member Saarc countries, the third term Vice-President from Pakistan
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Security measures for Ashura finalised

Security measures for Ashura finalised

The district administration Multan on Monday finalised security measures for Ashura, focusing on increased coordination between the concerned departments to maintain law and order in the city. Punjab Minister for Labour & Auqaf, Haji Ehsan-uddin Qureshi c
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
445 processions, 3,644 Majalis held in Punjab

445 processions, 3,644 Majalis held in Punjab

As many as 445 mourning processions were taken out whereas 3,644 Majalis were held on 9th Muharram-ul-Haraam throughout the province in which zakareen paid homage to the philosophy of Imam Hussain (RA), his supreme sacrifice and religious steadfastness. T
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Kidnapping for ransom: trader gets child recovered for Rs three million

Kidnapping for ransom: trader gets child recovered for Rs three million

A trader of Lahore Ijaz Butt got recovered his five-year old son Talha after paying an amount of three million as ransom whereas police miserably failed to find any clue of the abductors. Talha was picked up by two motorcyclists on November 29 from outsid
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab pays tributes to martyrs of Karbala

Chief minister Punjab pays tributes to martyrs of Karbala

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday said the event of Karbala reminds us of supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the cause of Islam. In his message on the eve of Youm-e-Ashura, he said the everlasting s
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to promulgate 'jute-mandatory packaging'

Government urged to promulgate 'jute-mandatory packaging'

The federal government should promulgate a 'jute mandatory packaging' order on the pattern of India and Bangladesh to save the shrinking domestic jute industry and creating more employment in the rural areas.
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Security arrangements beefed up in Faisalabad

Security arrangements beefed up in Faisalabad

Divisional administration has beefed up security arrangements in four district of Faisalabad Division to maintain law and order during Yaum-e-Ashur. Jhang city declared most sensitive area, where army troops did flag- march on Monday, while police sealed
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Motorists being motivated to use environment-friendly equipment

Motorists being motivated to use environment-friendly equipment

People from different walks of life in general and motorists in particular in the provincial metropolis are these days being motivated to use fuel saving and environment friendly equipment in their vehicles for more power and mileage. This small equipment
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
LCCI, PHDCCI sign MoU on mutual cooperation

LCCI, PHDCCI sign MoU on mutual cooperation

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Punjab Haryana Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual co-operation and facilitation of exchange of information about the products, manufacturers of produ
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Stroke termed main cause of severe disability in country

Stroke termed main cause of severe disability in country

Health professionals have termed stroke, which is caused by the blockade of blood vessels supplying the vital end organ the brain, as 'silent killer' and the second largest cause of severe disability in the country. They called for raising prevention and
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Strict security measures observed on 9th Muharram

Strict security measures observed on 9th Muharram

Strict security measures were observed in the city here on Monday on 9th Muharram-ul-Haram. The main Ashura procession was taken out inside walled city. Police officials in civvies, cops from Elite and Mohafiz forces, mounted force, mobile squads were dep
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh: Ghusal ceremony of the Mazar held

Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh: Ghusal ceremony of the Mazar held

The 968th annual Ghusal ceremony of the Mazar of Al-Shaikh Al-Syed Ali Bin Usman Al-Hajveri known as Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh was held here on Monday. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest on this occasion. Provincial Minister for Auqaf H
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Youm-e-Ashur to be observed in AJK with religious fervour

Youm-e-Ashur to be observed in AJK with religious fervour

The Youm-e-Ashur, (10th day of Muharram-ul-Haram), the sanctified day of the global history and a unique icon of the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions for the cause of Islam, will be observed with full respect and
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Security arrangements for Muharram reviewed

Security arrangements for Muharram reviewed

Federal Interior Minister, A. Rehman Malik on Sunday visited Crisis Management Cell here and reviewed security arrangements made for Muharram-ul-Haram all over the country. Chairing a high level meeting held here at CMC, the minister directed the concerne
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Two suspects held

Two suspects held

Police claimed to have arrested two suspects from Cantonment Plaza for making movie at a time when the Ashura procession was passing through the area, sources said. According to a police official, the accused identified themselves as Inamul Haq son of Ham
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Lion cubs death: special body fails to fulfil task

Lion cubs death: special body fails to fulfil task

The special monitoring committee set up by defunct City District Government (CDGK) with a mandate to submit its recommendation for improvement of health of captive animals of Karachi Zoological Garden has failed to accomplish its assigned job due to lack
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ministry condemned for ignoring TMA

Ministry condemned for ignoring TMA

Towel Manufacturers' Association of Pakistan (TMA) has condemned Ministry of Textile Industry for ignoring the association in the meeting with all the stakeholders of the textile associations held in Islamabad recently. Chairman TMA, Feroze Alam Lari in a
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No measures in view to raze 'dangerous' buildings

No measures in view to raze 'dangerous' buildings

Claiming every now and then of having torn down illegal structures in the city through press statements, Sindh Building Control Authority, regrettably, so far could not get vacated some 194 buildings, used for residential purpose, already declared 'danger
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rs 935 million provided for social welfare: Anwar

Rs 935 million provided for social welfare: Anwar

With a view to attain the ultimate objective of welfare of downtrodden, an amount of Rs 935 million has been provided by Punjab government to ensure welfare of vulnerable groups including destitute women, senior citizens, children of deprived families and
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Textile industry fears further cut in gas supply

Textile industry fears further cut in gas supply

Progressive decline in mercury is panicking the textile industry, as a drop in temperature below 10 degree centigrade would result into complete gas curtailment to the mills. It may be noted that the SNGPL has already slashed gas supply to the textile ind
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
STDC's daily wage earners: regularisation case hangs in the balance

STDC's daily wage earners: regularisation case hangs in the balance

The summary of regularisation of 25 daily wage earners working in the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) was pending with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah for the last five months, Business Recorder learnt on Monday. Reliable sourc
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Muharram procession taken out amid tight security

Muharram procession taken out amid tight security

The ninth Muharram procession of "alam-o-zuljinnah" was taken out at Sheenbagh amid tight security on Monday Morning. Sabeels of water and milk along with food stalls were set-up by local organisers at different points for the participants, while a specia
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Lunda Bazaars: used clothes cause skin diseases

Lunda Bazaars: used clothes cause skin diseases

Lunda Bazaars, the only source for poor and the have-nots to meet their clothing needs usually in winters, were creating health hazards for its consumers. As a result of unprecedented economic slow down, majority of people have lost their purchasing power
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BUKC sports week being organised from tomorrow

BUKC sports week being organised from tomorrow

Bharia University Karachi Campus (BUKC) is going to organising sports week from 7 to 13 December 2011. The opening ceremony of the event will be held on December 7, 2011 at the campus. BUKC Director, Air Commodore, Mazharul Haq will be the chief guest on
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Saudi Arabia may join nuclear arms race'

'Saudi Arabia may join nuclear arms race'

Saudi Arabia may consider acquiring nuclear weapons to match regional rivals Israel and Iran, its former intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal said on Monday. "Our efforts and those of the world have failed to convince Israel to abandon its weapons of
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Saudi Arabia may join nuclear arms race'

'Saudi Arabia may join nuclear arms race'

Saudi Arabia may consider acquiring nuclear weapons to match regional rivals Israel and Iran, its former intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal said on Monday. "Our efforts and those of the world have failed to convince Israel to abandon its weapons of
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US forces begin leaving Shamsi base

US forces begin leaving Shamsi base

US personnel have taken steps to evacuate a remote airfield in Pakistan that had been used for staging classified drone flights directed against militants, US and Pakistani sources said on Monday. Following a Nato airstrike last month during which 24 Paki
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US forces begin leaving Shamsi base

US forces begin leaving Shamsi base

US personnel have taken steps to evacuate a remote airfield in Pakistan that had been used for staging classified drone flights directed against militants, US and Pakistani sources said on Monday. Following a Nato airstrike last month during which 24 Paki
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cylinder blast creates panic in Lines Area

Cylinder blast creates panic in Lines Area

Tension heightened when a gas cylinder exploded at a shop situated in Lines Area late Monday, police and rescuers said. According to police and rescuers, the news of the blast, aired by different TV channels, created panic amid extraordinary security meas
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cylinder blast creates panic in Lines Area

Cylinder blast creates panic in Lines Area

Tension heightened when a gas cylinder exploded at a shop situated in Lines Area late Monday, police and rescuers said. According to police and rescuers, the news of the blast, aired by different TV channels, created panic amid extraordinary security meas
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bombs kill 32 in Iraq

Bombs kill 32 in Iraq

A series of bombs tore through crowds of Shia pilgrims celebrating a major ritual across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 32 people, mostly women and children, and wounding scores more, local police and witnesses said. The attacks, at the height of Ashura
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bombs kill 32 in Iraq

Bombs kill 32 in Iraq

A series of bombs tore through crowds of Shia pilgrims celebrating a major ritual across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 32 people, mostly women and children, and wounding scores more, local police and witnesses said. The attacks, at the height of Ashura
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No repetition of incidents like Salala attack: Munter

No repetition of incidents like Salala attack: Munter

US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameroon Munter on Monday said that the United States would ensure that there is no repetition of the incidents like Salala attack, in which 24 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives. In an interview with PTV, he said there was mech
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No repetition of incidents like Salala attack: Munter

No repetition of incidents like Salala attack: Munter

US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameroon Munter on Monday said that the United States would ensure that there is no repetition of the incidents like Salala attack, in which 24 Pakistani soldiers lost their lives. In an interview with PTV, he said there was mech
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Malik seeks US action against Mansoor Ijaz

Malik seeks US action against Mansoor Ijaz

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the American citizen, Mansoor Ijaz, who played the central role in the Memogate scandal, could not be trusted, as he tried to destabilise Pakistan and defame its armed forces by twisting the facts and urged the
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Malik seeks US action against Mansoor Ijaz

Malik seeks US action against Mansoor Ijaz

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the American citizen, Mansoor Ijaz, who played the central role in the Memogate scandal, could not be trusted, as he tried to destabilise Pakistan and defame its armed forces by twisting the facts and urged the
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Assange wins new round in Britain extradition fight

Assange wins new round in Britain extradition fight

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won permission Monday to apply to Britain's highest court in a final attempt to block his extradition to Sweden over rape allegations after a year-long battle. Two High Court judges threw Assange a fresh legal lifeline whe
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Assange wins new round in Britain extradition fight

Assange wins new round in Britain extradition fight

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange won permission Monday to apply to Britain's highest court in a final attempt to block his extradition to Sweden over rape allegations after a year-long battle. Two High Court judges threw Assange a fresh legal lifeline whe
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Centrica, Qatar sign MoU on energy investment

Centrica, Qatar sign MoU on energy investment

Energy provider Centrica, which owns British Gas, said Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar to explore further co-operation in oil and gas investments. Centrica, which inked a major deal earlier this year to secure liquefied
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Centrica, Qatar sign MoU on energy investment

Centrica, Qatar sign MoU on energy investment

Energy provider Centrica, which owns British Gas, said Monday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatar to explore further co-operation in oil and gas investments. Centrica, which inked a major deal earlier this year to secure liquefied
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
NASA confirms 'super-Earth' that could hold life

NASA confirms 'super-Earth' that could hold life

In another step toward finding Earth-like planets that may hold life, NASA said Monday the Kepler space telescope has confirmed its first-ever planet in a habitable zone outside our solar system. French astronomers earlier this year confirmed the first ro
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
NASA confirms 'super-Earth' that could hold life

NASA confirms 'super-Earth' that could hold life

In another step toward finding Earth-like planets that may hold life, NASA said Monday the Kepler space telescope has confirmed its first-ever planet in a habitable zone outside our solar system. French astronomers earlier this year confirmed the first ro
Published 06 Dec, 2011 12:00am
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