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Print - 2012-01-08
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
Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on the high side during the past week as compared to the preceding week, a survey by Business Recorder on Saturday showed. It was observed that prices of all fuels, including kerosene oil,
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on the high side during the past week as compared to the preceding week, a survey by Business Recorder on Saturday showed. It was observed that prices of all fuels, including kerosene oil,
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

Prices of all fuels rise due to winter

The prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained on the high side during the past week as compared to the preceding week, a survey by Business Recorder on Saturday showed. It was observed that prices of all fuels, including kerosene oil,
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signed three contracts worth 2.3 billion riyals ($613 million) on Saturday for the construction of maintenance service buildings and five stations to support its longest railway, the North/South railway, state news agency SPA said.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signed three contracts worth 2.3 billion riyals ($613 million) on Saturday for the construction of maintenance service buildings and five stations to support its longest railway, the North/South railway, state news agency SPA said.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signs 2.3 billion riyal rail contracts

Saudi Arabia signed three contracts worth 2.3 billion riyals ($613 million) on Saturday for the construction of maintenance service buildings and five stations to support its longest railway, the North/South railway, state news agency SPA said.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss authorities: government won't write letter, says Zardari

Swiss authorities: government won't write letter, says Zardari

Describing the case of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) and Swiss court "history", President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will not conduct a trial of grave of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss authorities: government won't write letter, says Zardari

Swiss authorities: government won't write letter, says Zardari

Describing the case of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) and Swiss court "history", President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will not conduct a trial of grave of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Contempt of court': Awan won't tender unconditional apology

'Contempt of court': Awan won't tender unconditional apology

A calm and composed Dr Babar Awan has decided that he won't tender an unconditional apology to the court and that he will defend himself in response to show cause notices that he has received for allegedly ridiculing higher judiciary. "Awan would own what
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Contempt of court': Awan won't tender unconditional apology

'Contempt of court': Awan won't tender unconditional apology

A calm and composed Dr Babar Awan has decided that he won't tender an unconditional apology to the court and that he will defend himself in response to show cause notices that he has received for allegedly ridiculing higher judiciary. "Awan would own what
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ijaz will come to Pakistan: counsel

Ijaz will come to Pakistan: counsel

Mansoor Ijaz will come to Pakistan to testify his version before the Judicial Commission as and when he may be required, Akram Sheikh, Manzoor Ijaz's counsel in Memogate case, said in a statement issued here on Saturday. Contradicting media reports, couns
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ijaz will come to Pakistan: counsel

Ijaz will come to Pakistan: counsel

Mansoor Ijaz will come to Pakistan to testify his version before the Judicial Commission as and when he may be required, Akram Sheikh, Manzoor Ijaz's counsel in Memogate case, said in a statement issued here on Saturday. Contradicting media reports, couns
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP activist seeks registration of an FIR

PPP activist seeks registration of an FIR

An activist of Pakistan People's Party on Saturday filed an application in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Islamabad, praying for direction to police to register an FIR against Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz. Earlier, Khalid Sati has a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP activist seeks registration of an FIR

PPP activist seeks registration of an FIR

An activist of Pakistan People's Party on Saturday filed an application in the court of Additional Sessions Judge Islamabad, praying for direction to police to register an FIR against Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz. Earlier, Khalid Sati has a
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan ties with Israel? Why not, asks Musharraf

Pakistan ties with Israel? Why not, asks Musharraf

Pakistan should consider establishing ties with Israel, said exiled former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, remarks likely to anger many in the Muslim-majority country where he hopes to make a political comeback. Musharraf, who resigned in 2008 in di
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan ties with Israel? Why not, asks Musharraf

Pakistan ties with Israel? Why not, asks Musharraf

Pakistan should consider establishing ties with Israel, said exiled former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, remarks likely to anger many in the Muslim-majority country where he hopes to make a political comeback. Musharraf, who resigned in 2008 in di
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Obama vows to do 'whatever it takes' to grow economy

Obama vows to do 'whatever it takes' to grow economy

US President Barack Obama promised Saturday to do "whatever it takes" to maintain growth in the US economy as he announced a summit with business leaders dedicated to job creation at home. "This year, I'm going to keep doing whatever it takes to move this
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Obama vows to do 'whatever it takes' to grow economy

Obama vows to do 'whatever it takes' to grow economy

US President Barack Obama promised Saturday to do "whatever it takes" to maintain growth in the US economy as he announced a summit with business leaders dedicated to job creation at home. "This year, I'm going to keep doing whatever it takes to move this
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Obama vows to do ''whatever it takes'' to grow economy

Obama vows to do ''whatever it takes'' to grow economy

US President Barack Obama promised Saturday to do "whatever it takes" to maintain growth in the US economy as he announced a summit with business leaders dedicated to job creation at home. "This year, I''m going to keep doing whatever it takes to move thi
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP believes in elections and sanctity of vote: Prime Minister

PPP believes in elections and sanctity of vote: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that elections "are part of democracy, and PPP believes in elections and sanctity of votes". Speaking at the annual reception of Lahore Bar Association, he said: "We are from the people and come through e
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Anti-Zardari slogans during Prime Minister's address

Anti-Zardari slogans during Prime Minister's address

The Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's speech at the gathering of lawyers on Saturday in Lahore was interrupted by the pro-Chief Justice of Pakistan slogans such as "Chief teray jan nisar beshumar", a private TV channel reported. The channel further said
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Anti-Zardari slogans during Prime Minister's address

Anti-Zardari slogans during Prime Minister's address

The Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's speech at the gathering of lawyers on Saturday in Lahore was interrupted by the pro-Chief Justice of Pakistan slogans such as "Chief teray jan nisar beshumar", a private TV channel reported. The channel further said
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Switzerland's central bank says it will revise regulations on transactions by its top officials amid a controversy over the role of the bank's president in private currency deals conducted as he led efforts to soften the Swiss franc. The Swiss National Ba
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Switzerland's central bank says it will revise regulations on transactions by its top officials amid a controversy over the role of the bank's president in private currency deals conducted as he led efforts to soften the Swiss franc. The Swiss National Ba
Published 08 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Swiss central bank to revise transaction rules

Switzerland''s central bank says it will revise regulations on transactions by its top officials amid a controversy over the role of the bank''s president in private currency deals conducted as he led efforts to soften the Swiss franc. The Swiss National
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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