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Print - 2012-01-08
Tipsarevic, Raonic make final in India

Tipsarevic, Raonic make final in India

Serbian world number nine Janko Tipsarevic and rising star Milos Raonic from Canada both cruised into the ATP Chennai Open final on Saturday with two emphatic semi-final wins. Top-seeded Tipsarevic ended Japanese qualifier Go Soeda's winning streak with a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fleeing South Sudanese in desperate need of food: UN

Fleeing South Sudanese in desperate need of food: UN

Tens of thousands of people who have fled tribal violence in a remote area of South Sudan are in desperate need of food, the United Nations said on Saturday. South Sudan became Africa's newest nation in July after a referendum agreed under a 2005 peace de
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
11 dead in New Zealand air balloon crash

11 dead in New Zealand air balloon crash

A hot air balloon burst into flames and crashed in New Zealand on Saturday after hitting a power line, killing all 11 people on board as their families watched on in horror. It came hurtling down "like a rocket" in calm weather near Carterton, a small tow
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sudan's Bashir arrives in Libya, slams Qadhafi

Sudan's Bashir arrives in Libya, slams Qadhafi

Muammar Qadhafi caused great suffering among the Sudanese people, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said Saturday on his first visit to Libya since Qadhafi was overthrown and killed. Wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of genocide a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Egypt Islamists claim 62 percent in latest voting

Egypt Islamists claim 62 percent in latest voting

Egypt's two main Islamist parties claimed on Saturday to have together taken 62.2 percent of the vote in the final stage of a general election, maintaining their lead in the overall contest. The Freedom and Justice Party of the powerful Muslim Brotherhood
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Torture reported in Bagram prison

Torture reported in Bagram prison

Inmates in the US-run Bagram prison in Afghanistan have faced abuses including torture, beatings and other mistreatment, a government report said Saturday. Publication of the report by the Constitutional Oversight Commission came just days after President
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Surprise' as Iraq inmates dig 80 metres to escape

'Surprise' as Iraq inmates dig 80 metres to escape

Eleven inmates in north Iraq dug an 80-metre (260-foot) underground tunnel without the authorities' knowledge and escaped to freedom on Saturday, the "surprised" prison's governor said. The prisoners, who were serving a variety of sentences from five year
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Britain warns of militant attacks in Kenya

Britain warns of militant attacks in Kenya

Britain believes militants are completing plans to attack Kenyan institutions as well as places frequented by expatriates and tourists, the British Foreign Office said on Saturday. Kenya stepped up security after sending troops into neighbouring Somalia l
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Arabs may call on United Nations to help in Syria

Arabs may call on United Nations to help in Syria

Arab foreign ministers meet on Sunday to discuss whether to ask the United Nations to help their mission in Syria which has failed to end a 10-month crackdown on anti-government protests in which thousands have died. The proposal by Qatar is to invite UN
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Romney assails Obama, urges supporters to vote

Romney assails Obama, urges supporters to vote

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Saturday ripped President Barack Obama's plans for a leaner military in a last push for support before a high-stakes debate with his rivals. "I want a military that's superior to anyone else in the world by
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nigerian state slaps 24-hour curfew after church attacks

Nigerian state slaps 24-hour curfew after church attacks

A north-eastern Nigerian state where attacks on Christians left around 30 people dead was put under round the clock curfew Saturday, authorities said. "Following spates of attacks in some parts of the state, the government hereby imposes a 24-hour curfew
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
No cancer found in Argentine president

No cancer found in Argentine president

Medical tests performed after Argentine President Cristina Kirchner had her thyroid removed in a three and a half hour operation found that she did not have cancer as initially believed, her spokesman said Saturday. A final examination of the tissue remov
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Japan plans to scrap nuclear plants after 40 years

Japan plans to scrap nuclear plants after 40 years

Japan says it will soon require atomic reactors to be shut down after 40 years of use to`improve safety following the nuclear crisis set off by last year's tsunami. Concern about ageing reactors has been growing because the three units at the Fukushima Da
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Libyan schools to teach anti-Qadhafi revolt

Libyan schools to teach anti-Qadhafi revolt

Libya's 1.2 million schoolchildren returned to classrooms nation-wide on Saturday, to learn a revamped curriculum that includes the revolution that ousted Muammar Qadhafi and purges his personal teachings. The country's old textbooks have been revised to
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Third phase of Watan Cards distribution begins

Third phase of Watan Cards distribution begins

The third phase of distribution of Watan Cards among the flood-affected people of four districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa began, here on Saturday, under which Rs 571.9 million were distributed among 28,597 families. The third phase covers the flood-affected
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches automation of transport department project

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launches automation of transport department project

The department of transport, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has launched automation project for the computerisation of the route permits and bus stands' licenses in the province. The automation of the transport department was an annual development programme (ADP) pro
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Eight persons arrested; liquor, weapons seized

Eight persons arrested; liquor, weapons seized

Islamabad Police have arrested eight outlaws from various parts of the city for alleged involvement in bootlegging and possessing illegal weapons besides recovering 50 wine bottles and pistols from their possession, a police spokesman said on Saturday.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan gets merely 2,500 litres milk per animal annually

Pakistan gets merely 2,500 litres milk per animal annually

Veteran businessman and former Finance Minister Syed Babar Ali said that although Pakistan is fifth largest milk producing country across the globe, but it was obtaining only 2,500 litre of milk per animal in annum compared to minimum 18,000 litre of milk
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Youth Talent Festival' from January 21

'Youth Talent Festival' from January 21

Innovation World, in collaboration with radio FM 100, is organising "Youth Talent Festival" here from January 21 to 22. The festival is dedicated solely to youths to provide a platform to them to show abilities. Seminars and sessions are also included in
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LHC benches for next week

LHC benches for next week

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed on Saturday constituted 10 division benches (DBs) and 20 single benches (SBs) for disposal of the cases pending at the principal seat for the week commencing from January 9, 2012.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
76 polio cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA in 2011

76 polio cases reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA in 2011

Total 76 polio cases were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and FATA in 2011 against 98 cases reported during 2010. The number of registered cases in KP and FATA remained 21 and 55 respectively in the year as compared to 24 and 74 reported in 2010.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Say no to tobacco

Say no to tobacco

The greedy multinational multibillion-dollar cigarette industry is killing people quietly without being noticed by anyone. Despite the awareness created by anti-tobacco campaigns, the number of smokers and deaths due to smoking are rising rapidly. Use of
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Calls for tighter rules amid Swiss bank scandal

Calls for tighter rules amid Swiss bank scandal

Swiss experts and media have called for stricter rules to prevent insider trading at the country's national bank, reacting to allegations that the bank's chief Philipp Hildebrand or his wife had made illegal deals. Reports about controversial foreign exch
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Can power tariff go down?

Can power tariff go down?

The people of Pakistan, especially the power customers, have a great grouse against what is commonly referred to as Wapda. Although, Wapda's power wing has since long been de-bundled under a reform programme and converted into Gencos, the NTDC and nine Di
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP's pragmatic move

PPP's pragmatic move

In the fullness of time the PPP core committee's deliberations at the Presidency on Thursday will be remembered for their political astuteness and pragmatism. Displaying clear sensitivity to the exigencies of the emerging political scenario in the country
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Looming threat of confrontation

Looming threat of confrontation

An explosive military confrontation is in the making in the Arabian Gulf, threatening closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a development with potential to throw out of hinge the recession-ridden global economy and to further weaken regional peace and security
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PEF to introduce EVS in 17 districts

PEF to introduce EVS in 17 districts

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) is going to introduce its Education Voucher Scheme (EVS) in 17 new districts to provide quality education to poor kids. Chairman Punjab Education Foundation Raja Anwar stated this while addressing the annual prize distrib
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Government to hold transparent polls: Khosa

Government to hold transparent polls: Khosa

Punjab Governor, Sardar Muhammed Latif Khosa Saturday said government has decided to hold elections in a transparent manner. Addressing a ceremony held at a private college here, he said that it is the government led by Pakistan People's Party, which rest
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Agriculture scientists urged to plan research in right direction'

'Agriculture scientists urged to plan research in right direction'

Punjab Minister for Agriculture Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh has stressed upon the agriculture scientists to set the planning of their research into right direction to meet the challenges confronted by the Agri. Sector. He was addressing an oath-taking ceremony
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
USAID's Docu-drama seeks to educate people to save energy

USAID's Docu-drama seeks to educate people to save energy

The sixty-minute 'Docu-drama' was seen on 'Wasaib', a local Seraiki channel and other local languages TV channels by the USAID, seeking to educate its audience about the benefits of adopting energy-efficient practices. USAID has developed an innovative ap
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PUCAD organises memorial reference

PUCAD organises memorial reference

Punjab University College of Art & Design organised a memorial reference for Ms Anwar Afzal, former Chairperson of Department of Fine Arts and one of the pioneer faculty member of Anna Molka Gallery of the college. College Principal, Professor Dr Rahat Na
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Registration of cases against LCCI members condemned

Registration of cases against LCCI members condemned

The Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has condemned institution of criminal cases against member of Lahore Chamber and business leaders of Punjab, describing it as police aggression against business community. President of MCCI Anis A Sheikh
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prolonged power cuts: trade bodies to stage protest demo tomorrow

Prolonged power cuts: trade bodies to stage protest demo tomorrow

Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and other trade bodies are all set to stage protest demonstration against prolonged power cuts, which had brought production activities to a halt in the city at Small Industrial Estate-I, Shahab Pura, Sialko
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Textile millers running from pillar to post to get energy supply

Textile millers running from pillar to post to get energy supply

Textile millers are running from pillar to post despite intervention from the presidency, as energy supply is yet a farfetched idea to keep the wheel running in many parts of the province. Industry sources said there was no immediate resumption of gas sup
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Low prices of cotton affect wheat cultivation target

Low prices of cotton affect wheat cultivation target

Low prices of cotton pose a serious threat to the agriculture sector, as the wheat cultivation target was reduced by two percent this year in the district. According to agriculture department sources, the department had set a target of cultivation on 467,
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PSRMA concerned at gas closure for industry

PSRMA concerned at gas closure for industry

The Pakistan Steel Re-Rolling Mills Association (PSRMA) has expressed grave concern over closure of gas to the industry. The PSRMA spokesman in a statement said that in the past gas was being suspended to those units, which had contract of nine months wit
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Mother, child killed

Mother, child killed

A mother and 4-year child were killed when wall crumbled down at Basti Toba Wali on Saturday. Kalsoom Bibi was collecting bricks near wall of her own house, whereas her son Muneer was playing with toys. Suddenly, the wall crumbled down on both mother and
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Moot discusses project management possibilities

Moot discusses project management possibilities

Project Management Institute here organised a two-day international conference under the theme 'Making Project Management Work for Pakistan', here on Saturday. The conference was attended by the profession's top brains and renowned speakers from Pakistan,
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Aulakh for exploitation of natural resources

Aulakh for exploitation of natural resources

Minister for Agriculture Punjab, Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh said on Saturday that God had blessed Pakistan with natural resources but these resources needed to be exploited to make Pakistan a developed country. The minister was addressing an oath taking cerem
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Identification of boat victims: Nadra sends team to Jakarta

Identification of boat victims: Nadra sends team to Jakarta

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has dispatched a special team to Indonesia to help identify the dead bodies of Pakistanis lost their life in boat tragedy. Deputy Chairman Nadra Tariq Malik on Saturday told APP that the team has been s
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Expatriate Pakistani writers promoting soft image of country abroad'

'Expatriate Pakistani writers promoting soft image of country abroad'

The expatriate Pakistani writers and intellectuals are not only real ambassadors of the country but also spreading message of love and affection in the entire world. They are also making untiring efforts in promoting patriotism and soft image of the count
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Three die as jeep plunges into river

Three die as jeep plunges into river

At least three persons, including a woman, were killed while two others received injuries when a jeep plunged into Neelum River on Saturday, police said. According to the details, the vehicle was coming from Athmuqam to Kundun Shahi but plunged into the R
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Training programme evolved for MOs

Training programme evolved for MOs

Health Department Punjab has chalked out a-three day training know-how programme for the newly selected 691 Medical Officers selected through the Public Service Commission. A spokesman of Health Department said here on Saturday that three groups of these
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
DMC holds award distribution ceremony

DMC holds award distribution ceremony

Divisional Model College (DMC) Faisalabad organised an annual bright award distribution ceremony on Saturday. Divisional Commissioner Tahir Hussain distributed cash awards and certificates among the intelligent and hardworking teaching staff of the colleg
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fire at PHDEC HO: body set up to probe incident

Fire at PHDEC HO: body set up to probe incident

Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) has constituted a committee to investigate in to the reason of incident of fire in its head office situated in the provincial metropolis. According to the Company sources a fire broke out in the
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Margalla Hills receive snowfall after six years

Margalla Hills receive snowfall after six years

Snowfall was recorded at Margalla Hills after six years, here on Saturday. The mountains including picnic point Pir Suhawa wore a white snow cover as a cold wave gripped the twin cities. Intermittent rain spell started on Friday morning and brought the me
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sandal vows to resolve problems of business community

Sandal vows to resolve problems of business community

The newly elected Vice President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Sheikh Abdul Waheed Sandal has vowed to resolve the problems being faced by the business community. Addressing a reception hosted in his honour by Pakista
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pak-Malaysia trade up by 10 percent

Pak-Malaysia trade up by 10 percent

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Malaysia Masood Khalid described 2011 as a significant year in bilateral relations between Pakistan and Malaysia. He said trade of Pakistan and Malaysia went up by 10 per cent in 2011.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Assistant Director LG Jacobabad suspended

Assistant Director LG Jacobabad suspended

Sindh Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Ahmed Durani on Saturday suspended Muhammad Sadiq Leghari, Assistant Director, Local Government Jacobabad, on the allegations levelled by PPP MPA Ghulam Muhammad Shahliyani. Moreover, Faheem Ahmed Junejo, Dir
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Gas crisis leads to serious repercussions'

'Gas crisis leads to serious repercussions'

The severest ever load shedding of gas and poor and miserable low pressure supply of gas to the export-oriented textile industries in Karachi is greatly affecting and seriously hurting the industries in Karachi leading to serious repercussions.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Altaf Lakhani appointed Oman Bank Country Manager

Altaf Lakhani appointed Oman Bank Country Manager

Upon receipt of clearance from SBP, the board of directors of Oman International Bank SAOG has confirmed appointment of Altaf H. Lakhani as Country Manager for their Pakistan operations. Prior to his elevation, Lakhani was serving as Acting Country Manage
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sehba challenges court order declaring Musharraf a PO

Sehba challenges court order declaring Musharraf a PO

Pervez Musharraf's wife Sehba Musharraf on Saturday challenged a court order that declared the former president a proclaimed offender (PO). According to a private television channel, Sehba filed a petition in this regard in Rawalpindi's anti-terrorist cou
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Summit Bank-NIT co-branded ATM card introduced

Summit Bank-NIT co-branded ATM card introduced

Summit Bank and National Investment Trust on Saturday introduced Summit Bank-NIT co-branded ATM card for NIT unit holders. The ATM card will enable customers to withdraw cash against instant redemption of their NIT units. A ceremony was held at a hotel. P
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fazl urges all political forces to unite for transparent polls

Fazl urges all political forces to unite for transparent polls

The chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Fazl-ur-Rehman, on Saturday urged the political forces to unite for a transparent voters' list, an acceptable caretaker government, and an independent election commission, to hold transparent election in the coun
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LCCI ends protest following assurance on gas supply

LCCI ends protest following assurance on gas supply

Leadership of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Saturday night had successful talks with Governor Punjab, Latif Khosa over the issue of gas supply to the industry in Punjab and announced to end their protest campaign after the assurance of tw
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Lakhra Coal Mines Project: HCCI concerned over harassment to investors

Lakhra Coal Mines Project: HCCI concerned over harassment to investors

President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Goharullah has taken stern notice of the harassment to investors working at Lakhra Coal Mines Project. He showed concern that Sindh Coal Mines Energy stopped work at the project with the help of polic
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'TTP chief Balochistan killed'

'TTP chief Balochistan killed'

Crime Investigation Department (CID), Sindh Police on Saturday claimed to have killed a chief of Tehrik Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Balochistan and arrested his other accomplice during a raid in the limits of Sharea Faisal police station. According to details
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
FJA to become federal university of Law: FJA, BoG

FJA to become federal university of Law: FJA, BoG

The 36th meeting of the Board of Governors (BoGs) of the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) has unanimously decided to ask the Federal Government for a charter to set up the "Federal University of law and Judicial Administration", Islamabad, for the promotion
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Efforts to develop encroachment on HCCI plot condemned

Efforts to develop encroachment on HCCI plot condemned

President of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Goharullah has strongly condemned efforts to develop encroachment on the plot of Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce spread over 4,000 sq. yards allocated by chief minister's cabinet. He said that the encro
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Amendments to certain provisions of Custom Act assured

Amendments to certain provisions of Custom Act assured

Mumtaz Rizvi, Member Customs, FBR on Saturday assured to make amendments to certain provisions of Custom Act 1969 to facilitate the stakeholders at maximum. He was addressing as chief guest at the foundation laying ceremony of Customs Auction Yard at Jung
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
APML to hold public meeting at 2 pm today

APML to hold public meeting at 2 pm today

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) is organising public meeting at the ground adjacent to mausoleum of father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on January 8. According to an announcement issued by APML here on Saturday, APML President General
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Present government will complete its tenure: Nisar Khuhro

Present government will complete its tenure: Nisar Khuhro

The Speaker Sindh Assembly Nisar Ahmed Khuhro maintained that the present government would complete its tenure of five years and if felt necessary to seek confidence of the countrymen prior to mandated tenure, the Prime Minister can request the President
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Asif Bajwa appointed Secretary of Planning Commission

Asif Bajwa appointed Secretary of Planning Commission

Asif Bajwa has been appointed Secretary Planning Commission of Pakistan and would assume the charge on Monday, it is learnt. Asif Bajwa was working as Secretary Statistics Division before his new assignment. According to the Sources, Sohail Ahmed Secretar
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
180 Indian fishermen released

180 Indian fishermen released

In view of strengthening friendly relations with the neighbouring country, some 180 Indians, who had mistakenly entered Pakistani territory, were released from Malir jail on Saturday. According to official sources, Pakistan has shown keenness to strengthe
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bicycle production declines during 2010-11

Bicycle production declines during 2010-11

Production of bicycles is constantly on the decline for last few years and during 2010-11, bicycle production was recorded at 284,865 down by 105,057 bicycles as compared to 2009-10 production. According to industrial production statistics, in 2009-10, bi
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Special security on Bhitai's Urs directed

Special security on Bhitai's Urs directed

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Mushtaq Ahmed Shah, has directed that extraordinary security measures be taken on the occasion of the Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai being marked on January 9. A police statement here on Saturday said that IGP Sind
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
MQM leaders meet Pir Pagaro

MQM leaders meet Pir Pagaro

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)'s Rabita Committee members, Mustafa Azizabadi and Amir Khan inquired about the wellbeing of Functional-League's Chief, Pir Pagaro at the Wellington Hospital in London. According to a statement issued by MQM, here on Saturday
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Transfer & postings

Transfer & postings

Zulfikar Ali Nizamani, an officer of Provincial Secretariat Service (PSS) (BS-18), defunct Executive District Officer (I), District Jamshoro, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director (BS-18) Anti-Corruption Establishment, Jamshoro vice Fakhar-ud
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

The Sindh Assembly on Saturday passed the Sales Tax on Services (Amendment) Bill, 2011 into law with a view to harmonising the mode of collection of tax on services. Now, Sindh has become the first province to collect tax after the passage of 18th Amendme
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

The Sindh Assembly on Saturday passed the Sales Tax on Services (Amendment) Bill, 2011 into law with a view to harmonising the mode of collection of tax on services. Now, Sindh has become the first province to collect tax after the passage of 18th Amendme
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

Sales Tax on Services Bill becomes law

The Sindh Assembly on Saturday passed the Sales Tax on Services (Amendment) Bill, 2011 into law with a view to harmonising the mode of collection of tax on services. Now, Sindh has become the first province to collect tax after the passage of 18th Amendme
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

The much-awaited Kunar Pushaki gas field is likely to become partially functional from January 12, Petroleum Ministry officials said. According to the Ministry sources, Prime Minister Gilani to inaugurate the Kunar Pushaki gas field on January 12 to get 1
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

The much-awaited Kunar Pushaki gas field is likely to become partially functional from January 12, Petroleum Ministry officials said. According to the Ministry sources, Prime Minister Gilani to inaugurate the Kunar Pushaki gas field on January 12 to get 1
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

Kunar Pushaki gas field to be partially operational from January 12

The much-awaited Kunar Pushaki gas field is likely to become partially functional from January 12, Petroleum Ministry officials said. According to the Ministry sources, Prime Minister Gilani to inaugurate the Kunar Pushaki gas field on January 12 to get 1
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Developers are planning to create a luxury holiday resort in rural Wales designed specifically for Chinese tourists, with the aim of bringing 20,000 to the country each year, developers said Saturday Planning permission has been lodged for a 92-room hotel
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Developers are planning to create a luxury holiday resort in rural Wales designed specifically for Chinese tourists, with the aim of bringing 20,000 to the country each year, developers said Saturday Planning permission has been lodged for a 92-room hotel
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Chinese resort planned for rural Wales

Developers are planning to create a luxury holiday resort in rural Wales designed specifically for Chinese tourists, with the aim of bringing 20,000 to the country each year, developers said Saturday Planning permission has been lodged for a 92-room hotel
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh government has, in principle, decided to raise the issue of collection of Zakat by the province at the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has directed the officials concerned to make a comprehensive case in th
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh government has, in principle, decided to raise the issue of collection of Zakat by the province at the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has directed the officials concerned to make a comprehensive case in th
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh to raise issue of Zakat collection at CCI

Sindh government has, in principle, decided to raise the issue of collection of Zakat by the province at the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has directed the officials concerned to make a comprehensive case in th
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Chinese paper calls US a 'troublemaker' for defence strategy

Chinese paper calls US a 'troublemaker' for defence strategy

China's state media stepped up its criticism on Saturday of the United States' planned strategic shift into Asia, accusing Washington of being a "troublemaker" responsible for mounting tensions in the region. The commentary in the overseas edition of the
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Chinese paper calls US a 'troublemaker' for defence strategy

Chinese paper calls US a 'troublemaker' for defence strategy

China's state media stepped up its criticism on Saturday of the United States' planned strategic shift into Asia, accusing Washington of being a "troublemaker" responsible for mounting tensions in the region. The commentary in the overseas edition of the
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nato's 140 containers sent back to Karachi

Nato's 140 containers sent back to Karachi

About 140 Nato containers which were parked at Chaman border were sent back to Karachi, official sources said on Saturday. Pakistani Security officials told APP that as many as 140 Nato containers which were barred from entering the Afghanistan have been
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nato's 140 containers sent back to Karachi

Nato's 140 containers sent back to Karachi

About 140 Nato containers which were parked at Chaman border were sent back to Karachi, official sources said on Saturday. Pakistani Security officials told APP that as many as 140 Nato containers which were barred from entering the Afghanistan have been
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PML-N ready for early polls, but...

PML-N ready for early polls, but...

The major opposition party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which shows it readiness for general elections as early as today, but issues such as incomplete electoral rolls, independent election commission and impartial interim setup are yet to be set
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PML-N ready for early polls, but...

PML-N ready for early polls, but...

The major opposition party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which shows it readiness for general elections as early as today, but issues such as incomplete electoral rolls, independent election commission and impartial interim setup are yet to be set
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
APC proposed by Nawaz: PPP considering attending

APC proposed by Nawaz: PPP considering attending

A section of the media has reported that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif is contemplating to convene all Parties Conference on the situation in Balochistan. Commenting on it Spokesperson of the Party Farhatullah Babar said in
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
APC proposed by Nawaz: PPP considering attending

APC proposed by Nawaz: PPP considering attending

A section of the media has reported that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif is contemplating to convene all Parties Conference on the situation in Balochistan. Commenting on it Spokesperson of the Party Farhatullah Babar said in
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Firdous briefs President about working of Information Ministry

Firdous briefs President about working of Information Ministry

Federal Minister for Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and briefed him about working of the Information Ministry. The President underlined the need for highlighting the achievements of the g
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Rehman Malik rejects PML-N demand for early elections

Rehman Malik rejects PML-N demand for early elections

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik rejected the demand of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for early elections and said that it is a conspiracy to derail democracy. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Passport Office Jaranwala on Saturday, he sai
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
National moot sought: Nawaz for easing Baloch people's concerns

National moot sought: Nawaz for easing Baloch people's concerns

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday demanded that a national conference should be held in order to remove 'genuine concerns of Baloch people.' Addressing party workers here, he said the government shou
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
National moot sought: Nawaz for easing Baloch people's concerns

National moot sought: Nawaz for easing Baloch people's concerns

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday demanded that a national conference should be held in order to remove 'genuine concerns of Baloch people.' Addressing party workers here, he said the government shou
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Double Shah' awarded 14-year RI

'Double Shah' awarded 14-year RI

An accountability court here on Saturday awarded 14-years imprisonment to Syed Sibt-ul-Hassan Shah Gillani alias 'Double Shah' involved in making money worth 441.347 million by cheating public at large. The court also imposed a fine of over Rs 3 billion a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Double Shah' awarded 14-year RI

'Double Shah' awarded 14-year RI

An accountability court here on Saturday awarded 14-years imprisonment to Syed Sibt-ul-Hassan Shah Gillani alias 'Double Shah' involved in making money worth 441.347 million by cheating public at large. The court also imposed a fine of over Rs 3 billion a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cargo drone makes debut in Afghanistan

Cargo drone makes debut in Afghanistan

The US military is testing a revolutionary new drone for its arsenal, a pilotless helicopter intended to fly cargo missions to remote outposts where frequent roadside bombs threaten access by road convoys. Surveillance drones for monitoring enemy activity
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
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