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Print - 2012-02-20
72 projects under Punjab special package completed

72 projects under Punjab special package completed

Seventy-two projects under Punjab Special Package have been completed while work is speedily going on the remaining 71 projects which will be completed by May 15, 2012, throughout the province.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Ghee, cooking oil mills' strike continues

Ghee, cooking oil mills' strike continues

All Ghee and cooking oil mills located in Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan division remained closed on second consecutive day in protest against transporters. It may be mentioned here that four tankers carrying consignments of edible oil were set on
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Free plastic surgeries on poor patients of cleft lip conducted

Free plastic surgeries on poor patients of cleft lip conducted

A team of high profile foreign plastic surgeons on Sunday conducted free plastic surgeries on poor cleft lip and cleft palate patients. Dr Ijaz Bashir, Secretary General of Pakistan Cleft Lip and Palate Association (PCLAPA) told APP that on the invitation
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
MCCI endorses govt's stance on Pak-Iran relations

MCCI endorses govt's stance on Pak-Iran relations

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) endorsed the Government's stance that Pakistan would not yield to US pressure and it would make the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Anis A Sheikh said tha
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Most wanted man arrested, police claim

Most wanted man arrested, police claim

Sialkot Police have arrested a most wanted criminal involved in dozens of murders and ransom incidents, disclosed District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot Syed Mohsin Naqvi in a news conference on Sunday.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
LGS team to participate in ISSDC finals

LGS team to participate in ISSDC finals

After historic victory in Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition (ARSSDC), the fourteen member team of Lahore Grammar School (LGS) will head to the Johnson Space Centre, Houston, Texas in July 2012 for the finals of International Space Settlem
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Annual Mehfil-e-Milad held at LGH

Annual Mehfil-e-Milad held at LGH

Annual Mehfil-e-Milad was held at Nursing School, Lahore General Hospital, here on Sunday. A large number of nurse students attended the Mehfil-e-Milad and recited Naat and Darood-o-Salam to pay tribute Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). The students decorated the h
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Old man burnt alive

Old man burnt alive

An old man was burnt alive in his house in Samanabad police limits. According to police, Dilshad Ahmad, a resident of Sheikhanwala Phatak, went to sleep smoking a cigarette in his house. The cigarette caused fire in the room, which engulfed the surroundin
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Coalition govt fails to revive KCR project

Coalition govt fails to revive KCR project

The present coalition government, with its one component a majority party of Karachi, has also failed to materialise the dream of revival of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR), an important rail-based commuting system of this city with 18 million plus populat
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Al Qaida links with SE Asia fraying

Al Qaida links with SE Asia fraying

A top Indonesian terror suspect captured in the Abbotabad town where Osama bin Laden was later killed insists he was unaware of the al-Qaida leader's presence there, according to the video of his interrogation obtained by The Associated Press.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Entry of three DPC leaders into Islamabad banned

Entry of three DPC leaders into Islamabad banned

The Capital administration had banned the entry of at least three leaders of Difa-e-Pakistan Council leaders Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat (ASWJ) Chief Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi and Khadim Hussain Dhilloon for seven
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan capable to tackle all domestic affairs: Sherry

Pakistan capable to tackle all domestic affairs: Sherry

Pakistan's Ambassador to United States, Sherry Rehman on Sunday said that Pakistan is fully capable of tackling or dealing with all its domestic affairs. Talking to a private television channel, she said that moving resolution in the House of US Congress
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Over 8,000 acres of agriculture lands still inundated

Over 8,000 acres of agriculture lands still inundated

Rain-hit growers of Samaro Road area have called for draining out stagnant, two to three feet high water of previous flood from Dehs Liari, Lolan, Toboi and other areas of Samaro taluka.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
'Afghan talks to fail without inclusion of all militant groups'

'Afghan talks to fail without inclusion of all militant groups'

Peace efforts in Afghanistan are likely to fail if they do not include all militant groups, a senior member of one of the country's most notorious insurgent factions said on Sunday. "If any group is isolated or ignored, that group then becomes the centre
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Dry weather forecast

Dry weather forecast

The Met Office forecasts a dry weather with cool night in the metropolis for the next 24 hours. Minimum temperature will remain in the range of 12 to 14 degrees Celsius.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Restoration of peace without joint Pak-Afghan effort impossible: Kausar

Restoration of peace without joint Pak-Afghan effort impossible: Kausar

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar, said that people of both the brotherly countries-Afghanistan and Pakistan-have sacrificed a lot; they understand their grief and sorrow and without their joint effort restoration of peace is impossible
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
IIU Khyber Campus holds Seerat Conference

IIU Khyber Campus holds Seerat Conference

International Islamic University (IIU), School & College, Khyber Campus, Hayatabad has held a Seerat conference. The conference started with the recitation from Holy Qur'aan and the students delivered speeches in Urdu and English.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Practical exams of SSC Part I and II from March 1

Practical exams of SSC Part I and II from March 1

The practical examinations of SSC Part-I and Part-II Class (IX, X) Science and General Group (Regular) Annual Examination 2012 are scheduled from March 1 to 19 to be conducted in all Secondary Schools of Karachi Region whereas the theory examinations are
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
German government, opposition agree on new president

German government, opposition agree on new president

Germany's government and the two major opposition parties say they have agreed to jointly nominate Joachim Gauck as the country's presidential candidate. Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday her center-right coalition government, and the center-left oppos
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
German government, opposition agree on new president

German government, opposition agree on new president

Germany's government and the two major opposition parties say they have agreed to jointly nominate Joachim Gauck as the country's presidential candidate. Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday her center-right coalition government, and the center-left oppos
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
McCain warns against weakness in Taliban talks

McCain warns against weakness in Taliban talks

Top US Senator John McCain warned the United States on Sunday against negotiating with the Taliban from a position of weakness due to the looming troop pullout in Afghanistan.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
McCain warns against weakness in Taliban talks

McCain warns against weakness in Taliban talks

Top US Senator John McCain warned the United States on Sunday against negotiating with the Taliban from a position of weakness due to the looming troop pullout in Afghanistan.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
France's far-right returns to roots with halal claims

France's far-right returns to roots with halal claims

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen switched her presidential campaign back to immigration on Sunday, saying all meat in Paris was halal, as she tries to head off President Nicolas Sarkozy's attempts to lure her supporters.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
France's far-right returns to roots with halal claims

France's far-right returns to roots with halal claims

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen switched her presidential campaign back to immigration on Sunday, saying all meat in Paris was halal, as she tries to head off President Nicolas Sarkozy's attempts to lure her supporters.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Hundreds of thousands march in Spain against reforms

Hundreds of thousands march in Spain against reforms

Hundreds of thousands of people protested across Spain on Sunday against reforms to the labour market they fear will destroy workers' rights and spending cuts they say are destroying the welfare state.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Hundreds of thousands march in Spain against reforms

Hundreds of thousands march in Spain against reforms

Hundreds of thousands of people protested across Spain on Sunday against reforms to the labour market they fear will destroy workers' rights and spending cuts they say are destroying the welfare state.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Bomb kills eight anti-Taliban tribesmen

Bomb kills eight anti-Taliban tribesmen

A bomb planted at a checkpoint manned by members of a militia fighting a radical group similar to the Taliban exploded Sunday and killed eight militia members in northwest, a government official said.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Bomb kills eight anti-Taliban tribesmen

Bomb kills eight anti-Taliban tribesmen

A bomb planted at a checkpoint manned by members of a militia fighting a radical group similar to the Taliban exploded Sunday and killed eight militia members in northwest, a government official said.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Website helped UK terrorists communicate

Website helped UK terrorists communicate

A British newspaper says that a website has spent months publishing letters written by Muslim extremists jailed for serious terror offenses. The Sunday Times says that the now-defunct site muslimprisoners.com carried dozens of letters written by radicals
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Website helped UK terrorists communicate

Website helped UK terrorists communicate

A British newspaper says that a website has spent months publishing letters written by Muslim extremists jailed for serious terror offenses. The Sunday Times says that the now-defunct site muslimprisoners.com carried dozens of letters written by radicals
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Air Force making iPads?

Pakistan Air Force making iPads?

Inside a high-security air force complex that builds jet fighters and weapons systems, military is working on the latest addition to its sprawling commercial empire: a homegrown version of the iPad. It's a venture that bundles together Pakistani engineeri
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Air Force making iPads?

Pakistan Air Force making iPads?

Inside a high-security air force complex that builds jet fighters and weapons systems, military is working on the latest addition to its sprawling commercial empire: a homegrown version of the iPad. It's a venture that bundles together Pakistani engineeri
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan and China agreed on Sunday they will jointly respond to any funding request from the International Monetary Fund, which is looking to more than double the size of its war chest to help countries deal with the eurozone crisis.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan and China agreed on Sunday they will jointly respond to any funding request from the International Monetary Fund, which is looking to more than double the size of its war chest to help countries deal with the eurozone crisis.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan, China to coordinate on IMF efforts on eurozone

Japan and China agreed on Sunday they will jointly respond to any funding request from the International Monetary Fund, which is looking to more than double the size of its war chest to help countries deal with the eurozone crisis.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Riot police guard Greek assembly as protesters gather

Riot police guard Greek assembly as protesters gather

Riot police shielded Greece's national parliament on Sunday as demonstrators protested against austerity measures on the eve of talks in Brussels on a 130-billion-euro ($171 billion) bailout needed to avert bankruptcy.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Riot police guard Greek assembly as protesters gather

Riot police guard Greek assembly as protesters gather

Riot police shielded Greece's national parliament on Sunday as demonstrators protested against austerity measures on the eve of talks in Brussels on a 130-billion-euro ($171 billion) bailout needed to avert bankruptcy.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Whitney Houston buried in New Jersey

Whitney Houston buried in New Jersey

Family and friends of Whitney Houston gathered Sunday for a private ceremony at a New Jersey cemetery to bury the singing star, a day after an emotional farewell celebrating her life. The golden hearse carrying Whitney Houston arrived at the cemetery in s
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Whitney Houston buried in New Jersey

Whitney Houston buried in New Jersey

Family and friends of Whitney Houston gathered Sunday for a private ceremony at a New Jersey cemetery to bury the singing star, a day after an emotional farewell celebrating her life. The golden hearse carrying Whitney Houston arrived at the cemetery in s
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria

Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria

Egypt recalled its ambassador to Damascus on Sunday, state media reported, the latest move by an Arab state to isolate President Bashar al-Assad and pressure him to halt a violent crackdown on protesters. The Foreign Ministry also said the Syrian governme
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria

Egypt recalls its ambassador to Syria

Egypt recalled its ambassador to Damascus on Sunday, state media reported, the latest move by an Arab state to isolate President Bashar al-Assad and pressure him to halt a violent crackdown on protesters. The Foreign Ministry also said the Syrian governme
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PMSA rescues fishing boat

PMSA rescues fishing boat

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) rescued a fishing boat "Shan-e-Mustafa" along with 25 fishermen on-board which was stationary in water since last five days. According to a statement issued by PMSA here on Sunday, it received a message regarding a
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
PMSA rescues fishing boat

PMSA rescues fishing boat

Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) rescued a fishing boat "Shan-e-Mustafa" along with 25 fishermen on-board which was stationary in water since last five days. According to a statement issued by PMSA here on Sunday, it received a message regarding a
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks could be forced to carry out checks on the tax status of foreign assets they hold under a new "clean money" strategy being proposed by the finance minister, it was reported on Sunday. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf wants banks to go a step further th
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks could be forced to carry out checks on the tax status of foreign assets they hold under a new "clean money" strategy being proposed by the finance minister, it was reported on Sunday. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf wants banks to go a step further th
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks may be forced to make tax checks: report

Swiss banks could be forced to carry out checks on the tax status of foreign assets they hold under a new "clean money" strategy being proposed by the finance minister, it was reported on Sunday. Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf wants banks to go a step further th
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Hina arrives in London

Hina arrives in London

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrived in London on Sunday to discuss situation arising from US drone strikes, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the Foreign Minster will hold meeting with Britain counterpart William Hague and House of Lords
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Hina arrives in London

Hina arrives in London

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar arrived in London on Sunday to discuss situation arising from US drone strikes, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, the Foreign Minster will hold meeting with Britain counterpart William Hague and House of Lords
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

As the short fall between supply and demand increased to 5000MW on Sunday, the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) started unscheduled 10 hours daily electricity shut down in the cities and 14-16 hours in the rural areas.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

As the short fall between supply and demand increased to 5000MW on Sunday, the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) started unscheduled 10 hours daily electricity shut down in the cities and 14-16 hours in the rural areas.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

Pepco begins up to 16-hour loadshedding

As the short fall between supply and demand increased to 5000MW on Sunday, the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) started unscheduled 10 hours daily electricity shut down in the cities and 14-16 hours in the rural areas.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Futures open interest up 2 percent

Futures open interest up 2 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week ended on February 18, 2012 increased by Rs 36 million, up 2.0 percent on week-on-week basis, to Rs 1.86 billion. The futures spreads, on the other hand, declined by 605bps on week-on-week
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Futures open interest up 2 percent

Futures open interest up 2 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week ended on February 18, 2012 increased by Rs 36 million, up 2.0 percent on week-on-week basis, to Rs 1.86 billion. The futures spreads, on the other hand, declined by 605bps on week-on-week
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Futures open interest up 2 percent

Futures open interest up 2 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week ended on February 18, 2012 increased by Rs 36 million, up 2.0 percent on week-on-week basis, to Rs 1.86 billion. The futures spreads, on the other hand, declined by 605bps on week-on-week
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Futures open interest up 2 percent

Futures open interest up 2 percent

Total open interest position at the futures counter during the week ended on February 18, 2012 increased by Rs 36 million, up 2.0 percent on week-on-week basis, to Rs 1.86 billion. The futures spreads, on the other hand, declined by 605bps on week-on-week
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 264 points

Index gains 264 points

Positive trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on February 18, 2012 and the KSE-100 index increased by 264.08 points to close at 12,495.68 points. On the back of aggressive buying on the last trading session of the week, the in
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 264 points

Index gains 264 points

Positive trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on February 18, 2012 and the KSE-100 index increased by 264.08 points to close at 12,495.68 points. On the back of aggressive buying on the last trading session of the week, the in
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Index gains 264 points

Index gains 264 points

Positive trend continued at the Karachi share market during the week ended on February 18, 2012 and the KSE-100 index increased by 264.08 points to close at 12,495.68 points. On the back of aggressive buying on the last trading session of the week, the in
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has decided to launch a country-wide crackdown, from March 1, 2012, against non-duty paid cigarette manufacturers and owners of illegal warehous
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has decided to launch a country-wide crackdown, from March 1, 2012, against non-duty paid cigarette manufacturers and owners of illegal warehous
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

Non-duty paid tobacco sector: DG I&I to launch crackdown from March 1

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (IR), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has decided to launch a country-wide crackdown, from March 1, 2012, against non-duty paid cigarette manufacturers and owners of illegal warehous
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
UAE grants citizenship to 1,117 'foreign' children

UAE grants citizenship to 1,117 'foreign' children

The president of the United Arab Emirates has issued a decree granting citizenship to more than 1,000 children of Emirati women married to foreigners, the official WAM news agency reported on Sunday. "President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahayan has issu
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
UAE grants citizenship to 1,117 'foreign' children

UAE grants citizenship to 1,117 'foreign' children

The president of the United Arab Emirates has issued a decree granting citizenship to more than 1,000 children of Emirati women married to foreigners, the official WAM news agency reported on Sunday. "President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahayan has issu
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

The Karachi Electric Supply Company has embarked on a project first of its kind in Pakistan, with the aim to convert its 1,260 MW (210 MW x 6 units) Bin Qasim Power Plant into Coal-fired generation plant. This project will have a step-wise execution, the
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

The Karachi Electric Supply Company has embarked on a project first of its kind in Pakistan, with the aim to convert its 1,260 MW (210 MW x 6 units) Bin Qasim Power Plant into Coal-fired generation plant. This project will have a step-wise execution, the
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

KESC converting six units to coal-fired technology

The Karachi Electric Supply Company has embarked on a project first of its kind in Pakistan, with the aim to convert its 1,260 MW (210 MW x 6 units) Bin Qasim Power Plant into Coal-fired generation plant. This project will have a step-wise execution, the
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran

US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran

The US and Britain on Sunday urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program as the White House's national security adviser arrived in the region, reflecting growing international jitters that the Israelis are poised to strike.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran

US, Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran

The US and Britain on Sunday urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program as the White House's national security adviser arrived in the region, reflecting growing international jitters that the Israelis are poised to strike.
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies, the oil ministry said on Sunday, in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions on the Islamic state''s lifeblood, oil. "Exporting crude to British and French companies has been stopped
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies, the oil ministry said on Sunday, in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions on the Islamic state's lifeblood, oil. "Exporting crude to British and French companies has been stopped .
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran stops oil sales to British, French companies

Iran has stopped selling crude to British and French companies, the oil ministry said on Sunday, in a retaliatory measure against fresh EU sanctions on the Islamic state's lifeblood, oil. "Exporting crude to British and French companies has been stopped .
Published 20 Feb, 2012 12:00am
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