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Print - 2012-03-10
'Tuberculosis-induced complications a major threat to youth'

'Tuberculosis-induced complications a major threat to youth'

Pakistan with a significant prevalence of primary tuberculosis is also experiencing instances of TB-induced complications that severely damage lungs of patients, usually aged between 12 to 25 years. Experts talking to newsmen particularly referred to Empy
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Zafar Soomro takes charge of BISP Sindh as DG

Zafar Soomro takes charge of BISP Sindh as DG

According to the orders of Establish-ment Division, Government of Pakistan, Zafar Ullah Khan Soomro, a BS-20 officer of Pakistan Audit & Accounts Services (PA & AS) who is presently working as Chief Finance and Accounts Officer, Ministry of Overseas Pakis
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Women College blown up in Swabi

Women College blown up in Swabi

Unknown miscreants blew up Frontier Education Foundation (FEF) College for Women Topi, district Swabi with explosives during wee hours of Friday, police informed. According to Topi police, miscreants had planted explosives alongside the building of the Fr
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
US trains Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police in criminal investigation

US trains Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police in criminal investigation

The US awarded Criminal Investigation training certificates to 20 police officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a graduation ceremony held at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines on Friday. "This programme will bolster the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police's ability to c
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LHC takes notice of increase in Hajj expenses

LHC takes notice of increase in Hajj expenses

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice here Friday sought reply from secretary religious affairs by March 16 challenging increase in expenses of Hajj. The petitioner, a bar member Azhar Saddique, contended that respondent ministry has increased expenses of H
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Babar Awan case: LHC adjourns proceedings till March 16

Babar Awan case: LHC adjourns proceedings till March 16

The Lahore High Court here Friday adjourned to March 16 the proceedings in a petition filed against Senator Babar Awan for further arguments. Earlier the court amicus curiae A K Dogar contended that provincial election commission did not consider the obje
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PDA to hold Dental Congress on March 23

PDA to hold Dental Congress on March 23

Pakistan Dental Association (PDA), Sindh Chapter and Karachi Branch are jointly organising a three-day 'PDA 10th International & 30th National Dental Congress' from March 23 to25 at Expo Centre, Karachi. The theme of the congress is 'A New Dental Era.'
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Peoples Unity wins referendum

Peoples Unity wins referendum

Peoples Unity supported by Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has won referendum for Collective Bargaining Agent (CBA) of PIA Labour Union for a 2-year tenure. According to unofficial results here on Friday, Peoples Unity got 3,800 votes while runner up Air Le
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Arrangements finalised to welcome Mayor of Istanbul

Arrangements finalised to welcome Mayor of Istanbul

District Co-ordination Officer (DCO) Lahore Ahad Khan Cheema has said all arrangements have been finalised to welcome Mayor of Istanbul, Kadir Topbas and his 24-member delegation on Sunday (tomorrow). All arrangements have been finalised and responsibilit
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan fiber optic industry being forced out of export market

Pakistan fiber optic industry being forced out of export market

The increasing utility charges, oil prices and high cost of manufacturing are slowly forcing Pakistan fiber optic industry out of the export market. Pakistan has lost 25 km optic fiber cable combined market of Middles East and Saudi Arabia and India and C
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Four gangs of dacoits busted

Four gangs of dacoits busted

The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of capital police busted four gangs involved in dacoities, vehicle snatching and thefts. CIA police nabbed Amir Khan, Jabin Khan, and Ameen Khan who were involved in a fake episode of snatching a vehicle (LRJ-4774) own
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Sindh Assembly denounces move aimed at break-up of province

Sindh Assembly denounces move aimed at break-up of province

The Sindh Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution denouncing the wall-chalking campaign and demonstrations in the city demanding Muhajir province and called for a thorough probe to ascertain as to who are behind the movement to 'break up' Sindh
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Researcher warns against rapid changes in public lifestyle

Researcher warns against rapid changes in public lifestyle

Rapid changes in the lifestyle of the people in Pakistan have increased their risks to varied ailments with oral cancer as one of the most prominent disease, said a US based medical researcher of Pakistani origin Dr Kamran Awan. Incidence of oral cancer i
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Living allowances of 116,379 pensioners restored

Living allowances of 116,379 pensioners restored

The Ombudsman Punjab has ordered to restore living allowance of those 116,379 pensioners of the Punjab government who did not opt for Revised Pay Scales in 2001 and immediately issue notification regarding re-fixation of pension by including the cost of l
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Diplomatic privilege: US embassy begins construction without site plan?

Diplomatic privilege: US embassy begins construction without site plan?

The American embassy has acquired additional eight acre land at a cost of Rs 1.7 billion and has commenced construction on it without submitting site plan of its proposed complex with the CDA's concerned directorate, an informed official revealed to this
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Zero-rating regime: FBR withdraws two clarifications

Zero-rating regime: FBR withdraws two clarifications

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn its earlier two clarifications on the zero-rating regime and finally decided that the benefit of zero-rating under SRO 509(1)/2007 is not admissible to 'Acryl amide'. In this connection, the FBR has issued
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Non-provision of facilities in jails: LHC seeks report from IG prison

Non-provision of facilities in jails: LHC seeks report from IG prison

The Lahore High Court on Friday issued a notice to IG prison and sought a report about the facilities being provided to jail inmates in the provinces of Punjab within a month. The petitioner Fiyaz Ahmed contended that a number of jail inmates were detaine
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
DFC observes 'Balochistan Solidarity Day'

DFC observes 'Balochistan Solidarity Day'

Difa-e-Pakistan Council, a coalition of over 40 religious and political parties, observed Balochistan Day across the country on Friday to express solidarity with the Balochistan people and to stress for the solution of their problems on emergency basis.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan ratifies D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement

Pakistan ratifies D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement

Pakistan has ratified the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The Instrument of Ratification was handed over to the D-8 Secretary General Dr Widi A. Pratikto by the Consul General of Pakistan Dr Yousaf Junaid in Istanbul on Friday, Press Attaché Pakis
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
PTCL, HBL sign agreement

PTCL, HBL sign agreement

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest integrated telecommunication services provider of the country, has inked a Managed Services Network Agreement with Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to provide networking for the leading bank's 1,400 b
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Strike observed in Mastung, Khuzdar

Strike observed in Mastung, Khuzdar

A shutter down strike was observed in Mastung and Khuzdar districts on Friday, on the call of Baluchistan National Party to protest killing of two party activists. Unknown men had killed two activists of BNP, Waheed Mengal and Sulman Mengal. During strike
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Protests cause massive gridlock

Protests cause massive gridlock

Protests at the head office of water board and Gulshan-e-Jamal has caused massive gridlocks at Rashid Minhas road and Shahrah Faisal for hours on Friday. According to details, the inhabitants of Gulshan-e-Jamal on Friday staged protest demonstration again
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Some outgoing Senators underscore need for direct elections

Some outgoing Senators underscore need for direct elections

The outgoing senators on Friday walked out of the Upper House of Parliament with their eyes still sticking to the chairs, they have been occupying for years - some seemed disappointed for failure to stage a comeback, calling for direct elections to leave
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
MS Art History programme launched

MS Art History programme launched

College of Art and Design, Punjab University on Friday launched MS Art History programme on Friday. An orientation of first batch of 18 students was also held. College Principal Professor Dr Rahat Naveed Masud welcomed the first batch and briefed the stud
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Mainly dry weather likely

Mainly dry weather likely

Director General, Meteorological Department Arif Mehmood said on Friday that mainly dry weather will persist in most parts of the country during the next few days. However, rain/thunderstorm with light snowfall likely at isolated places of Malakand divisi
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister briefed about NHA's mega projects

Prime Minister briefed about NHA's mega projects

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani was briefed by the Secretary Communication and Chairman, NHA on the mega projects completed in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan/AJK, which have immense importance from the con
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
KESC launches mobile bill payment facility

KESC launches mobile bill payment facility

Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has announced yet another convenient bill payment option for its customers in collaboration with MCB bank. Now MCB Bank customers will be able to pay their KESC power bills anytime, anywhere through their mobile phon
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Siemens to hold renewable energy symposium

Siemens to hold renewable energy symposium

Adrian K. Wood Regional Director of the Renewable Energy Divi-sion for Siemens in the Middle East will deliver a key note address at the inaugural session of the 27th annual multi-topic symposium of the Institution of Electrical and electronics engineers
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Eight Customs, NAB officials kidnapped in Chaman

Eight Customs, NAB officials kidnapped in Chaman

The unidentified armed men on Friday kidnapped eight officials of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Customs on gunpoint in Chaman. Levis Force officials said that reacting to the security forces operation launched in Maizai Ada in which two out
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Did jealous wife and deputy betray bin Laden?

Did jealous wife and deputy betray bin Laden?

Osama bin Laden spent his last days sidelined by al Qaeda and slipping into dementia, possibly betrayed to the Americans by a jealous wife and his own deputy, a Pakistani investigator says. Brigadier Shaukat Qadir (Retd) says he spent eight months investi
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Four including ST activist shot dead

Four including ST activist shot dead

The targeted killing spree continued in the city, as four more persons including an activist of Sunni Tehreek (ST) and a banned outfit were killed in a short span of an hour on late Friday night. According to police, a man was shot dead in Mairaj-un-Nabi
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Chaos over Mehrangate leads to adjournment of Punjab Assembly session

Chaos over Mehrangate leads to adjournment of Punjab Assembly session

Chaos created due to mudslinging by both treasury and opposition over the Mehrangate scandal led to adjournment of Punjab Assembly's session till Monday. During the Friday's proceedings, which lasted for merely over an hour, questions on Industries and Mi
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
SIUT to host Paediatric Urology workshop

SIUT to host Paediatric Urology workshop

Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) will host third International Paediatric Urology Workshop from March 28 to 31. The organisers on Friday invited young doctors, post graduate students and nephrologists to attend the workshop focussed o
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BIEK announces supplementary results

BIEK announces supplementary results

The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) on Friday announced the result of HSC Part II Supplementary Examinations 2011 of Science (Pre-Medical Group). According to statistics, a total of 4,747 candidates appeared in the examinations and 2,006 we
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
ASI killed by bandits

ASI killed by bandits

An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) was killed during encounter near Old Subzi Mandi in the limits of PIB police station. According to police, the incident took place near Old Subzi Mandi where two bandits were busy looting valuables from passers-by. On bein
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
3G licenses: process of hiring consultant initiated: PTA

3G licenses: process of hiring consultant initiated: PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday said that process for auction of 3G spectrum/license was initiated on the directives of the government. The process of planning and consultation, with stakeholders, was initiated simultaneously. Apart f
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (March 09, 2012) and the forecast for Saturday (March 10, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Four Syrian generals defect, arrive in Turkey

Four Syrian generals defect, arrive in Turkey

Around a dozen army officers, including as many as six generals, who defected from the Syrian army were in neighbouring Turkey on Friday, the Anatolia news agency and Syrian opposition source said. Anatolia said four generals and two colonels who had been
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Four Syrian generals defect, arrive in Turkey

Four Syrian generals defect, arrive in Turkey

Around a dozen army officers, including as many as six generals, who defected from the Syrian army were in neighbouring Turkey on Friday, the Anatolia news agency and Syrian opposition source said. Anatolia said four generals and two colonels who had been
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Massive raise in power tariff denied

Massive raise in power tariff denied

A spokesman of the Ministry of Water and Power has stated that the government has not taken any decision to increase the power tariff on the basis of determinations of Nepra and the reports of 83 percent increase have no authenticity. It stated that Nepra
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Massive raise in power tariff denied

Massive raise in power tariff denied

A spokesman of the Ministry of Water and Power has stated that the government has not taken any decision to increase the power tariff on the basis of determinations of Nepra and the reports of 83 percent increase have no authenticity. It stated that Nepra
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Massive raise in power tariff denied

Massive raise in power tariff denied

A spokesman of the Ministry of Water and Power has stated that the government has not taken any decision to increase the power tariff on the basis of determinations of Nepra and the reports of 83 percent increase have no authenticity. It stated that Nepra
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Friday (March 09, 2012) and for Saturday (March 10, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poles claim first winter ascent of Gasherbrum I peak

Poles claim first winter ascent of Gasherbrum I peak

Two Polish climbers have completed the first ever winter ascent of Gasherbrum I, an 8,068-metre (26,469-foot) peak in the northern Pakistani Karakoram range, expedition head Adam Hajzer said Friday. Adam Bielecki, 28, and Janusz Golab, 43, climbed the pea
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Poles claim first winter ascent of Gasherbrum I peak

Poles claim first winter ascent of Gasherbrum I peak

Two Polish climbers have completed the first ever winter ascent of Gasherbrum I, an 8,068-metre (26,469-foot) peak in the northern Pakistani Karakoram range, expedition head Adam Hajzer said Friday. Adam Bielecki, 28, and Janusz Golab, 43, climbed the pea
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IMF chief says risk of euro crisis ''removed'' for now

IMF chief says risk of euro crisis ''removed'' for now

The risk of crisis in the eurozone has been "removed" for now, IMF head Christine Lagarde said Thursday, as Greece rescue efforts showed signs of progress. "As we speak, it looks like it''s going through," said Lagarde, head of the International Monetary
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IMF chief says risk of euro crisis 'removed' for now

IMF chief says risk of euro crisis 'removed' for now

The risk of crisis in the eurozone has been "removed" for now, IMF head Christine Lagarde said Thursday, as Greece rescue efforts showed signs of progress. "As we speak, it looks like it's going through," said Lagarde, head of the International Monetary F
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
IMF chief says risk of euro crisis 'removed' for now

IMF chief says risk of euro crisis 'removed' for now

The risk of crisis in the eurozone has been "removed" for now, IMF head Christine Lagarde said Thursday, as Greece rescue efforts showed signs of progress. "As we speak, it looks like it's going through," said Lagarde, head of the International Monetary F
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

The rupee inched up against dollar on the currency market on Friday amid persisting demand for greenback, dealers said. The rupee picked up two paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 90.75 and 90.77, dealers said.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Tax Reform Co-ordination Group (TRCG) has discussed in detail the proposed section 100B (special provision relating to capital gain tax) and draft of the Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for the applicability of revised capital gains tax (
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
THE RUPEE: steadier trend

THE RUPEE: steadier trend

The rupee inched up against dollar on the currency market on Friday amid persisting demand for greenback, dealers said. The rupee picked up two paisa in relation to dollar for buying and selling at 90.75 and 90.77, dealers said.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Tax Reform Co-ordination Group (TRCG) has discussed in detail the proposed section 100B (special provision relating to capital gain tax) and draft of the Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for the applicability of revised capital gains tax (
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Capital gains tax: TRCG discusses key proposed section

Tax Reform Co-ordination Group (TRCG) has discussed in detail the proposed section 100B (special provision relating to capital gain tax) and draft of the Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 for the applicability of revised capital gains tax (
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Coke, Pepsi to drop level of ''cancer'' chemical

Coke, Pepsi to drop level of ''cancer'' chemical

Coca-Cola said Friday it will lower levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the beverage''s recipe will not change and poses no health risks. Pepsi is making similar changes in order to avoid having to label
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 09, 2012).
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

Coca-Cola said Friday it will lower levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the beverage's recipe will not change and poses no health risks. Pepsi is making similar changes in order to avoid having to label
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

Coke, Pepsi to drop level of 'cancer' chemical

Coca-Cola said Friday it will lower levels of a chemical in caramel colouring to comply with a California law, but insisted the beverage's recipe will not change and poses no health risks. Pepsi is making similar changes in order to avoid having to label
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Britain''s banks faced another backlash over excessive pay after Barclays boss Bob Diamond took home pay, shares and benefits worth 17 million pounds ($26.9 million) last year and taxpayer-owned RBS paid millions to a top executive. Royal Bank of Scotland
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Britain's banks faced another backlash over excessive pay after Barclays boss Bob Diamond took home pay, shares and benefits worth 17 million pounds ($26.9 million) last year and taxpayer-owned RBS paid millions to a top executive. Royal Bank of Scotland'
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Barclays, RBS bosses get bumper paydays

Britain's banks faced another backlash over excessive pay after Barclays boss Bob Diamond took home pay, shares and benefits worth 17 million pounds ($26.9 million) last year and taxpayer-owned RBS paid millions to a top executive. Royal Bank of Scotland'
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

A major Indian trade delegation headed to Iran on Friday to explore "huge" commercial opportunities created by US-led sanctions against the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear plans. The mission sees India walking a diplomatic tightrope as it seeks
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

A major Indian trade delegation headed to Iran on Friday to explore "huge" commercial opportunities created by US-led sanctions against the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear plans. The mission sees India walking a diplomatic tightrope as it seeks
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

India on a tightrope as traders head to Iran

A major Indian trade delegation headed to Iran on Friday to explore "huge" commercial opportunities created by US-led sanctions against the Islamic republic over its disputed nuclear plans. The mission sees India walking a diplomatic tightrope as it seeks
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi crown prince in US for medical tests

Saudi crown prince in US for medical tests

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef, a pivotal figure who supervises the daily affairs of the kingdom, is undergoing "routine tests" at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Saudi television and hospital sources said on Friday. Saudi state television said the princ
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Saudi crown prince in US for medical tests

Saudi crown prince in US for medical tests

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef, a pivotal figure who supervises the daily affairs of the kingdom, is undergoing "routine tests" at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Saudi television and hospital sources said on Friday. Saudi state television said the princ
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
Taliban ambush kills seven soldiers

Taliban ambush kills seven soldiers

Taliban militants armed with guns and rockets ambushed a military convoy Friday, killing seven soldiers in the militant stronghold of North Waziristan, officials said. The attack took place at Khar Qamar, 30 kilometres (18 miles) west of Miranshah, the ma
Published 10 Mar, 2012 12:00am
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