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Print - 2012-01-10
Yemen's cabinet approves immunity law for president

Yemen's cabinet approves immunity law for president

Yemen's cabinet approved a law granting President Ali Abdullah Saleh, and anyone who has worked under him, immunity from prosecution for any crimes committed during his 33-year rule. Sunday's decision came as a surprise to many in Yemen, who believed that
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
National U-21 Hockey Championship begins

National U-21 Hockey Championship begins

In the absence of Pakistan Customs and PIA, National U-21 Hockey Championship will get underway at National Hockey Stadium from Tuesday (today). Pool 'A' is comprised of National Bank of Pakistan, Fata, Army, Islamabad while Pool 'B' consists PHF Academy,
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Barcelona refuse to concede title

Barcelona refuse to concede title

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola refused to concede defeat in La Liga title race after a 1-1 draw with Espanyol left the defending champions trailing bitter rivals Real Madrid by five points. Barcelona took a 16th-minute lead through a header from Cesc Fabre
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan cricket team leaves for Dubai

Pakistan cricket team leaves for Dubai

Pakistan cricket team Monday left for Dubai to play a home series against England in the United Arab Emirates amid hopes of winning laurels for the country by keeping the winning spree intact. Pakistan will play three Tests, four One-day internationals an
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bresnan ruled out

Bresnan ruled out

England will be without paceman Tim Bresnan for their forthcoming Test series against Pakistan because of injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Monday. The 26-year-old paceman, who still has soreness in the elbow which was operate
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lanka in 'crisis': minister

Sri Lanka in 'crisis': minister

Sri Lanka's sports minister on Monday blasted the national cricket team's recent performances, saying the side was riven by politics and in "crisis". Mahindananda Aluthgamage vowed to deliver a stern lecture to the players when they return later this mont
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lankan shares remain lower

Sri Lankan shares remain lower

Sri Lanka's share market fell to near three-week low, extending the losses for a fifth straight session with volume slumping to a 21-month low ahead of a regulator meeting, which is expected to decide on a credit ruling that has hampered the market since
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 09, 2012).

Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Supreme Court concerned at law, order situation in Balochistan

Supreme Court concerned at law, order situation in Balochistan

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday expressed concern over worsening law and order situation in Balochistan and directed the Chief Secretary of the province to file a comprehensive report on the matter within a week. A three-member bench of the Chief Justice
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Supreme Court concerned at law, order situation in Balochistan

Supreme Court concerned at law, order situation in Balochistan

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday expressed concern over worsening law and order situation in Balochistan and directed the Chief Secretary of the province to file a comprehensive report on the matter within a week. A three-member bench of the Chief Justice
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Al Qaeda claims Iraq parliament attack

Al Qaeda claims Iraq parliament attack

Al Qaeda's front group in Iraq claimed a suicide car bomb against parliament in November which it said targeted Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and MPs, in a statement published on Monday.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (January 09, 2012).

Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Al Qaeda claims Iraq parliament attack

Al Qaeda claims Iraq parliament attack

Al Qaeda's front group in Iraq claimed a suicide car bomb against parliament in November which it said targeted Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and MPs, in a statement published on Monday.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (January 09, 2012) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 10, 2012).

Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

The gas shortfall would worsen in the country in the next fiscal year when the projected gas deficit would increase on both supply systems, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), to 1312 MMcfd and 200 MMcfd respectively, s
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

The gas shortfall would worsen in the country in the next fiscal year when the projected gas deficit would increase on both supply systems, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), to 1312 MMcfd and 200 MMcfd respectively, s
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

Gas shortage to soar to 1512 mmcfd in 2012-13

The gas shortfall would worsen in the country in the next fiscal year when the projected gas deficit would increase on both supply systems, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), to 1312 MMcfd and 200 MMcfd respectively, s
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday finalised a deal with M/s Trasfert FZCO, Dubai for the import of 50,000 tons of urea. TCP had issued an international gallop tender for the import of 300,000 tons on December 28, 2011. The tender was opened
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday finalised a deal with M/s Trasfert FZCO, Dubai for the import of 50,000 tons of urea. TCP had issued an international gallop tender for the import of 300,000 tons on December 28, 2011. The tender was opened
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

50,000 tons of urea: TCP awards contract to Trasfert

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Monday finalised a deal with M/s Trasfert FZCO, Dubai for the import of 50,000 tons of urea. TCP had issued an international gallop tender for the import of 300,000 tons on December 28, 2011. The tender was opened
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Musharraf will be arrested: Wasan

Musharraf will be arrested: Wasan

The Sindh government is all set to arrest the former President Pervez Musharraf on his arrival in Karachi and send him to his "favourite" Landhi Jail, said Sindh Home Minster, Manzoor Wasan on Monday. Talking to newsmen at his residence, the minister said
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Musharraf will be arrested: Wasan

Musharraf will be arrested: Wasan

The Sindh government is all set to arrest the former President Pervez Musharraf on his arrival in Karachi and send him to his "favourite" Landhi Jail, said Sindh Home Minster, Manzoor Wasan on Monday. Talking to newsmen at his residence, the minister said
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) of Planning Commission is likely to meet on January 13, 2012 for approval of development projects, it is learnt. According to sources, the meeting of CDWP is being held urgently on the direction of President As
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) of Planning Commission is likely to meet on January 13, 2012 for approval of development projects, it is learnt. According to sources, the meeting of CDWP is being held urgently on the direction of President As
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

Sindh, Balochistan, Multan projects: urgent CDWP meeting on Friday

The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) of Planning Commission is likely to meet on January 13, 2012 for approval of development projects, it is learnt. According to sources, the meeting of CDWP is being held urgently on the direction of President As
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Stampede at concert: three women dead, many injured

Stampede at concert: three women dead, many injured

Three women dead and many others injured when a bomb hoax lead to stampede in a musical concert at the Al-Hamra Cultural Complex here on Monday night. According to initial reports, a large number of male and female students had gathered to attend a musica
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Stampede at concert: three women dead, many injured

Stampede at concert: three women dead, many injured

Three women dead and many others injured when a bomb hoax lead to stampede in a musical concert at the Al-Hamra Cultural Complex here on Monday night. According to initial reports, a large number of male and female students had gathered to attend a musica
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Attacks kill 17 in Iraq

Attacks kill 17 in Iraq

Attacks across Iraq on Monday, many of which targeted Shias, killed 17 people and wounded dozens, including 15 Afghans visiting the country for religious commemorations, officials said.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Attacks kill 17 in Iraq

Attacks kill 17 in Iraq

Attacks across Iraq on Monday, many of which targeted Shias, killed 17 people and wounded dozens, including 15 Afghans visiting the country for religious commemorations, officials said.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Malaysian court clears Anwar of sodomy charges

Malaysian court clears Anwar of sodomy charges

A Malaysian court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year. "Justice has been d
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Malaysian court clears Anwar of sodomy charges

Malaysian court clears Anwar of sodomy charges

A Malaysian court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year. "Justice has been d
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami calls for Musharraf's trial

Jamaat-e-Islami calls for Musharraf's trial

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Liaqat Baloch, has said that Pervez Musharraf is a national criminal who should be arrested on return to the country and tried under Article 6 of the Constitution. In a statement here on Monday, he said Murhsrraf had
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PFMA warns against flour price hike

PFMA warns against flour price hike

Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has warned the government that if increase of Rs 100 per maund in wheat support price was not be withdrawn, flour price of 20-kg bag would jump by Rs 80. PFMA leadership claimed that flourmills could reduce wheat fl
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
UAF imparts one-day training to agriculture workers

UAF imparts one-day training to agriculture workers

The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday imparted one-day training to agricultural extension workers and soil scientists about UAF developed precision-based fertiliser model aimed at making rational use of fertiliser, and get the desired
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Pakistan and its Neighbours Trade Forum' in April

'Pakistan and its Neighbours Trade Forum' in April

Islamabad is scheduled to host a conference on "Pakistan and its Neighbours Trade Forum" in April this year to discuss trade related issues to enhance sustainable, equitable economic growth and reduce poverty in the country.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
President chairs PPP CEC meeting

President chairs PPP CEC meeting

A meeting of CEC members of PPP belonging to Sindh was held at Bilawal House on Monday presided over by Co-Chairman, President Asif Ali Zardari. Those who were present during the meeting included Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Madam Faryal Talpur, Mak
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Senior bar member Warriach killed

Senior bar member Warriach killed

Some unknown persons killed a senior bar member and former Chairman Executive Committee, Pakistan Bar Council Nasrullah Warriach, after entering his house and made a good escape from the scene. Police have registered a criminal case and started investigat
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
KPT receives two passenger ships

KPT receives two passenger ships

The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) received two passenger ships for its operational use from Bangladeshi Shipyard Western Marine costing Bangladeshi Taka 200 million during a simple ceremony held at Western Marine Shipyard, Chittagong, Bangladesh. A KPT officia
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Abbottabad Commission meeting held

Abbottabad Commission meeting held

A meeting of the Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation was held here under the chairmanship of Javed Iqbal, former senior judge Supreme Court of Pakistan. The commission held detailed interview with Dr Ihsan Ullah Turabi, Provincial Co-ordinator for
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
BoI invites Korea to invest in coal and wind sectors

BoI invites Korea to invest in coal and wind sectors

Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chairman Sindh Board of Investments (SBoI) has invited Korean investors to invest in Pakistan especially in Coal and Wind sectors. He further instilled the good office of Embassy of Pakistan to spread word about available investm
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Malik briefs National Assembly body on arms license policy

Malik briefs National Assembly body on arms license policy

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said that the issuance of arms licenses had been devolved to the provinces under the 18th Constitutional Amendment. While briefing the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior, which met here on Monday wi
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
National AIDS Control Programme facing acute shortage of funds

National AIDS Control Programme facing acute shortage of funds

Pakistan is facing acute shortage of financial resources for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), it was reliably learnt on Monday. Sources revealed to this scribe during a workshop on 'The State of HIV in Pakistan-2011' that lack of financial resource
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
ECP reviews arrangements for senate and next general elections

ECP reviews arrangements for senate and next general elections

A meeting of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was held under the Chairmanship of former Justice Hamid Ali Mirza, Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan here on Monday aimed at reviewing the progress on various urgent and important issues/activities
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Foreign journalist thrashed

Foreign journalist thrashed

The security guards of Senator Talha Mahmood thrashed a foreign journalist, here on Monday. According to details, the motorbike of a foreign journalist collided with the squad of Senator Talha in Faisal Market in the jurisdiction of Kohsar Police Station.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fata merger into KP, legislative representation demanded: MQM criticised

Fata merger into KP, legislative representation demanded: MQM criticised

Demanding the merger of Federally Administrative Tribal Areas Fata into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and proper presentation in provincial legislative assembly, activists of Fata Democratic Movement on held a demonstration at Sher Shah Suri Road near Peshawar Press
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Four killed in road mishap

Four killed in road mishap

At least four persons were killed while 20 others received injuries when a passenger bus hit a mountain near Muzaffarabad city on Monday, police said. According to the sources, a passenger bus was heading towards Neelum valley from Muzaffarabad but the in
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
CNG vehicles checking: petroleum ministry, APCNGA devising viable plan

CNG vehicles checking: petroleum ministry, APCNGA devising viable plan

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources and All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) have agreed to devise a viable plan aimed at checking fitting of the unauthorised and substandard CNG cylinders and kits in Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to avert d
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PMA concerned over CEs' appointments

PMA concerned over CEs' appointments

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has expressed concern over 'illegal appointment' of Chief Executives at four major teaching hospitals of the province, and demanded of the government to take undertaking from the appointed CEs to not p
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
FBR clarification

FBR clarification

Federal Board of Revenue has clarified that promotions in Inland Revenue Service were made on the recommendations of Central Selection Board and with the approval of competent authority. Federal Service Tribunal in its decision dated 02.12.2011 had inter-
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Nisar Shekhani passes away

Nisar Shekhani passes away

Nisar Shekhani, Central Chairman All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association, Former Chairman Site Association of Industry, Former Director KESC, Former Director Site Limited and CEO of Razzak Industries Limited expired after protracted illness in B
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Book 'Altaf Hussain Quiz' launched

Book 'Altaf Hussain Quiz' launched

Deputy Convener Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Dr Farooq Sattar has said that Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani had promised to put forward the bills regarding creation of Saraiki and Haraza provinces for debate in next session of the National Assemb
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Imran announces to resist govt's action against Supreme Court

Imran announces to resist govt's action against Supreme Court

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has warned the government against taking any action against Supreme Court under the pretext of democracy and sovereignty of the Parliament, otherwise his party's tsunami would come on roads.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Imran has contacts with Musharraf: Ahsan Iqbal

Imran has contacts with Musharraf: Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal has accused PTI chief Imran Khan of having contacts with former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd), who have recently announced to return to the country by the end of this month. "Imran Khan h
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Grim exchange of bodies after army, Taliban clash

Grim exchange of bodies after army, Taliban clash

The bodies of 10 soldiers and 10 Taliban fighters killed in a clash in a tribal agency in north-west last month have been exchanged, sources in the military and the Taliban said on Monday. The clash was the latest flare-up in Orakzai, one of seven tribal
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Al Baraka Bank deploys OneView contact center

Al Baraka Bank deploys OneView contact center

Al Baraka Bank, Pakistan has deployed OneView Contact center solution by ZRG to deliver efficient services and enhance customer experience by offering convenience and flexibility to all customers. Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited (ABPL) is a part of Al B
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami Shoora to meet on January 19

Jamaat-e-Islami Shoora to meet on January 19

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Munawwar Hasan, has summoned the meeting of the JI Central Shoora at Mansoora on January 19. The Shoora will discuss the latest political situation obtaining in the country and chalk out the future line of action of the p
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani HC hosts reception for PAAPAM team

Pakistani HC hosts reception for PAAPAM team

The High Commissioner of Pakistan to India Shahid Malik hosted a reception in honour of the visiting delegation of the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufactures at the High Commission here on Monday. During the reception, the m
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Girl moves LHC against Punjab chief minister

Girl moves LHC against Punjab chief minister

A girl has approached the Lahore High Court against Chief Minister Punjab for providing her a Cab Yellow Cab Scheme. The petitioner a master holder Hina stated that she applied for the cab after fulfilling all requirements set by the government. But, for
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Petitioner seeks stay order

Petitioner seeks stay order

An application filed in the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday sought a stay order against proceedings of Judicial Commission on Memogate controversy with a plea that the issuance of notice to President Asif Ali Zardari by the Commission investigating Memogate
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Water outflow from Tarbela, Mangla Dams reduces

Water outflow from Tarbela, Mangla Dams reduces

The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has further reduced water outflows from Tarbela and Mangla dams during the month long closure of canals to conserve water for irrigating the strategic winter crops including wheat, grams, oilseeds, sunflower, vegeta
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
South Asian countries urged to promote regional trade

South Asian countries urged to promote regional trade

Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) urged South Asian countries on Monday to gear up efforts for creating new opportunities and promote regional trade to bring prosperity and stability in the region. "South Asian countries including Pakistan
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PTCL launches 3G smartphone

PTCL launches 3G smartphone

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has launched Pakistan's first 3G enabled Android Smartphone IVIO Icon Pro that offers dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA network. Based on Android 2.2 Froyo and powered by a 600 MHz Qualcomm processor
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ufone brings roaming buckets

Ufone brings roaming buckets

Taking another step forward in offering greater value-addition; Ufone is prepared to take international roaming to a new level with affordable costs and convenience of connectivity. While visiting USA, Ufone prepaid connection is your best partner for cel
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
IUB to launch new courses: vice chancellor

IUB to launch new courses: vice chancellor

Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Mukhtar said on Monday the university was planning to launch new courses at diploma, graduation and master level in the perspective of human rights and civic education besides or
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Efforts on to revive Pak-Afghan Joint Peace Commission

Efforts on to revive Pak-Afghan Joint Peace Commission

The Pak-Afghan Joint Peace Commission tasked to look at the prospects of dialogue with the Taliban is yet to initiate the process, as the reconciliation process was stalled after the assassination of former Afghan president and chairman Afghan High Peace
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fresh spree of targeted killing claims six lives

Fresh spree of targeted killing claims six lives

A fresh spree of targeted killing on Monday engulfed the city again as at least six persons including a cop and a member of MQM's elder Committee were killed in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis. According to details, a police officer
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PPP focuses on Senate polls, set to gain majority

PPP focuses on Senate polls, set to gain majority

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leadership is focused on the upcoming Senate elections, as the party is all set to gain majority in the Upper House for the first time in its history.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
AKU-IED introduces programme for teachers

AKU-IED introduces programme for teachers

The Balochistan Education Department and Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) are collaborating to support the department's vision for restructuring the education system across the province.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Fazl asks FPCCI to understand trade with India and its impact

Fazl asks FPCCI to understand trade with India and its impact

Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), Maulana Fazlur Rehman has asked of Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to assist Kashmir committee to understand the issue of trade with India and its impact on Pakistan economy.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
First half cement exports down five percent

First half cement exports down five percent

The country's cement exports fell by some 5 percent during the first half of current fiscal year due to slow external demand. Industry sources said cement exports stood at 4.458 million tons during July-December of fiscal year 2011-12 compared with 4.672
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa doctors' community goes on strike

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa doctors' community goes on strike

Doctors' community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa went on complete strike and boycott from attending their duties against the killing of senior doctor and known cardiologist, Said Jamal Hussain, a renowned cardiologist and demanded provision of adequate security t
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Schneider Electric acquires Telvent

Schneider Electric acquires Telvent

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management, has recently acquired Telvent, a leading real-time IT solution and information provider for a sustainable world, to meet the needs of cities across the world. The solution provides cities with an
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Financials drag on FTSE as Greece fears rise

Financials drag on FTSE as Greece fears rise

Britain's FTSE 100 closed down on Monday with financials under pressure after a warning by German Chancellor Angela Merkel reignited fears of a Greek default, while GlaxoSmithKline fell on worries over its key lung drug Relovair. London's blue chip index
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Weather concerns lift Malaysian palm oil

Weather concerns lift Malaysian palm oil

Malaysian crude palm oil futures edged up on Monday as weather concerns in top oilseed producing regions trumped renewed worries about the eurozone debt crisis and investor caution ahead of key industry data. Traders are looking at prospects of dry weathe
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Power sector entities: USAID starts capacity building programme

Power sector entities: USAID starts capacity building programme

The USAID has initiated a training programme comprising a "beginners level" course for newly recruited/junior engineers and a three week "advanced level" course for experienced/senior engineers to build the capacity of power sector entities.
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Trade bodies give 72-hour ultimatum to stop power outage

Trade bodies give 72-hour ultimatum to stop power outage

Thousands industrial workers, including daily wagers on Monday blocked roads as a protest against prolonged power outage in Sialkot, which is a hub of cottage industry and only export-oriented city of the country. The protesters blocked main points of hig
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Disabled boy: non-admission despite merit is unjustified: CJ LHC

Disabled boy: non-admission despite merit is unjustified: CJ LHC

Lahore High Court Chief Justice here Monday admonished a dean and took serious notice of irresponsible behaviour of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences officials of not giving admission to a disable student who had secured the first position in t
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Efforts on for setting up of LHC bench in Faisalabad

Efforts on for setting up of LHC bench in Faisalabad

Punjab Law Minister Sanaullah Khan has said that the Punjab government is in favour of establishment of a High Court bench at Faisalabad, and serious efforts are being made following the constitutional process in this regard. He was talking to newsmen her
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Cracks in N-League are visible, claims Elahi

Cracks in N-League are visible, claims Elahi

Pakistan Muslim League-Q leader and Federal Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi Monday claimed that cracks in N-League are visible and those opposing politics of Nawaz Sharif are leaving the PML-N. He said this while talking to former district Naib Nazim of C
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Formation of PHPDB: Changez Jamali assures of removing hurdles

Formation of PHPDB: Changez Jamali assures of removing hurdles

Federal Minister for Science & Technology Mir Changez Khan Jamali said on Monday that work on Pakistan Halal Product Development Board (PHPDB) would be expedited and all bureaucratic hurdles will be removed. The minister was talking to LCCI President Irfa
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Dr Nasim's book published

Dr Nasim's book published

Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) Punjab University, Professor Dr Ghazala Nasim's book titled "Flora of Punjab University Sir Syed Campus and Ayubia National Park" has been published by the Punjab University. In her book, Dr Nasim has provided deta
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Ulema urged to pray for Arfa's recovery

Ulema urged to pray for Arfa's recovery

Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan on Monday asked the Ulema to pray for the quick recovery of 9-year-old, Arfah Karim, who is world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional. He said that Arfah had broken past world record in software at such a s
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Bill Gates contacts Arfa's father for treatment

Bill Gates contacts Arfa's father for treatment

Chairman of Microsoft, billionaire Bill Gates has contacted with the parents of world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim for her treatment, private news channel reported. According Arfa's father Amjab Karim Randhawa, Bill Gates telepho
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
13 drown as bus falls into river

13 drown as bus falls into river

13 passengers drowned when a Layyah-bound bus coming from Karachi fell into the Indus River in Kot Mithan area of Rajanpur district on Monday. The police said that the accident occurred when Nishtar Bridge collapsed due to technical fault and resultantly
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
'Gas closures have drastically impacted industrial productivity'

'Gas closures have drastically impacted industrial productivity'

and caused continuing decline of 14 percent in October and 20 percent in November, and has direly affected millions of daily wage workers and vendors of textile industry. These apprehensions were expressed by Arif Tauseef, Chairman of Pakistan Textile Exp
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Two-day gas supply to industries: PIAF hails government decision

Two-day gas supply to industries: PIAF hails government decision

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has hailed the government's decision to restore two-day gas supply to the industry in Punjab and to withdraw cases against LCCI office-bearers. PIAF Chairman Sohail Lashari in a statement on Monday
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
PIDE graduate wins European Foundation Award

PIDE graduate wins European Foundation Award

Saima Mahmood, a Ph.D. graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), has won the prestigious European Foundation Award for her outstanding doctoral research from the European Foundation for Management Development in the Human Resourc
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold flat

US MIDDAY: gold flat

Gold traded flat on Monday, moving in tandem with equities and riskier assets, as investors focused on technical resistance and kept fretting about the eurozone debt crisis. Gold rose in early trade, then surrendered those gains after Germany and France w
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: corn, soya rally

US MIDDAY: corn, soya rally

US corn climbed on Monday and soyabeans rebounded from two straight losing sessions after hotter-than-expected weekend weather in drought-hit Argentina and southern Brazil deepened concerns over crop losses in those major exporting countries. Wheat rose f
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
Gold recovers in London trade

Gold recovers in London trade

Gold recovered from lows on Monday, lifted by gains in the euro versus the dollar after French and German leaders said there had been progress on the region's fiscal integration, but its rise was capped by caution after the metal's hefty losses last month
Published 10 Jan, 2012 12:00am
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