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Print - 2012-05-13
Door-to-door dengue surveillance begins at UC level

Door-to-door dengue surveillance begins at UC level

On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab, a door to door dengue surveillance campaign has been launched for complete eradication of dengue larva and to sensitise inhabitants about the precautionary measures against dengue.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
APAT seeks cut in electricity tariff

APAT seeks cut in electricity tariff

All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) has urged the government to bring down electricity tariff to reduce the cost of doing business in the country. The APAT Secretary General Naeem Mir said this while speaking at a reception hosted by Anjuman-e-Tajiran G
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Multan traders concerned over losses cause by protests

Multan traders concerned over losses cause by protests

Expressing concern over losses by protestors in Vehari in southern Punjab, President of Mulan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) Mian Anis A Sheikh on Saturday urged the government for implementing the recommendations of the National Energy Conference.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Minorities have full freedom in Pakistan: chief minister Punjab

Minorities have full freedom in Pakistan: chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that minorities of subcontinent have got new confidence and courage due to creation of Pakistan. He said that Pakistan is a strong refuge for them where they have complete freedom and rights. He said that in a
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Another corruption case filed against former GM Railway

Another corruption case filed against former GM Railway

As Accountability Court Lahore extended physical remand of Railway's ex-GM Saeed Akhtar for more 15 days, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) widened its scope of investigation into Railway embezzlements. The court extended Akhtar's remand till May 2
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Corrupt politicians may opt for confrontation: Imran

Corrupt politicians may opt for confrontation: Imran

Corrupt politicians may resort to a confrontation with the Supreme Court to hide their misdeeds, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan said on Saturday. The country, he said, was passing through a critical juncture as innocent people were being
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Government taking power crisis quite seriously: Farhatullah

Government taking power crisis quite seriously: Farhatullah

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) is fully aware of the negative consequences of continued power shortages on their electoral fortunes in the next general elections. President's Spokesman Senator Farhatullah Babar told Business Recorder on Saturday tha
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Slum children paint t-shirts to raise funds

Slum children paint t-shirts to raise funds

As many a hundred slum children have painted T-shirts to sell them for raising funds for the open-air school run by Master Ayub here on May 13. The painting and sale of 100 painted T-shirts has been organised by Revolutionist, a non-profit organisation, c
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
IESCO notice

IESCO notice

According to IESCO Spokesman, due to electricity maintenance/development work the Power supply of the areas fall under the following Grid Station/feeders would remain suspended as under: Monday (May 14), 09 am to 14 pm 11 kv Sagri Sagri, Mankiala, Bashand
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Improved risk management vital to encounter natural calamities: NDMA

Improved risk management vital to encounter natural calamities: NDMA

Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Dr Zafar Iqbal, said improvements in risk management and emergency response is vital to minimise the destruction caused by natural disasters. He was addressing the seminar on "Disaster Management" w
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Peace in South Asia linked to resolution of Kashmir dispute

Peace in South Asia linked to resolution of Kashmir dispute

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-R in Occupied Kashmir said that peace will continue to elude South Asia until the Kashmir dispute is resolved in accordance with the Kashmiris' aspirations. The JKLF-R spokesman in a statement issued in Occupied Srin
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Industrialists call for cut in petrol price

Industrialists call for cut in petrol price

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) on Saturday urged the government to reduce petroleum prices in line with the decrease in the international market. In a statement issued here, the PIAF Chairman Sohail Lashari said that high oil pri
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Punjab University students shine

Punjab University students shine

Punjab University (PU) students have shown outstanding performance and claimed Team Trophy in various competitions of "IST Youth Carnival 2012", which was organised by Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Siemens awarded SAP ERP Partner of the Year 2011 Award

Siemens awarded SAP ERP Partner of the Year 2011 Award

Prestigious SAP ERP Partner of the Year 2011 Award was presented to Siemens Pakistan for Delivering Outstanding Value to its Customers and bringing the highest number of net new customer in FY 11. Siemens Pakistan, a leading Enterprise Business Service pr
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
PPP leaders deceiving nation: Sanaullah

PPP leaders deceiving nation: Sanaullah

Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that leaders of Peoples Party have been deceiving the nation by telling lies for the last four years. In fact, instead of resolving the problems of the masses, PPP has created problems like price-hike, unemp
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Power loadshedding: PTI presents 'solutions'

Power loadshedding: PTI presents 'solutions'

Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has on Saturday proposed solutions to deal with prevailing power crisis and guaranteed that loadshedding can be reduced to a few hours within a week. While addressing a press conference, Jahangir Khan Tareen, head of PTI policy and
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
NH&MP hosts farewell party in honour of IG Durrani

NH&MP hosts farewell party in honour of IG Durrani

National Highways and Motorway Police N-5 Central Zone and Motorway M-2 & 3 Zone hosted a farewell party in honour of Inspector General National Highways & Motorway Police, Wajid Ali Durrani, who is going to retire in the last week of the current month.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Telenor launches Talkshawk I-Champ

Telenor launches Talkshawk I-Champ

Telenor Pakistan has launched a nation-wide project that will help empower a new digital generation in Pakistan. Telenor Talkshawk I-Champ is a knowledge-based initiative that aims at providing learning and training to young people to enable them to becom
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Aptitude test for PhD (Law) today

Aptitude test for PhD (Law) today

Aptitude test for admissions PhD (Law) will be conducted today (SUNDAY) at 10:00 am in the Arts Auditorium, KU. Candidates are directed to reach the venue by 9:00 am with admit cards and original NIC.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
DUHS launches summer's short courses

DUHS launches summer's short courses

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) as a part of its academic excellence launches Summer's Short Courses in different specialty including Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Software and Financing Healthcare, at Dow University of Health Sciences
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Fifth anniversary of May 12 mayhem observed

Fifth anniversary of May 12 mayhem observed

The legal fraternity on Saturday observed a 'black day' to mark the fifth anniversary of May 12 carnage and paid homage to the victims of the movement for restoring an independent judiciary. On May 12, 2007, around 45 people who had gone to welcome the th
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Roadmap unveiled: MQM has clear economic vision, says Sattar

Roadmap unveiled: MQM has clear economic vision, says Sattar

Every individual earning more than the exemption limit must pay tax, MQM's Parliamentary Leader in the National Assembly and federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Dr Muhammad Farooq Sattar said on Saturday. Presenting the economic roadmap envisioned by
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Three killed in separate incidents

Three killed in separate incidents

At least three persons including an activist of Muttahida Organising Committee (MOC) and a Lyari gangster were fallen prey to the spate of targeted killings in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis on Saturday. According to police and resc
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Lahore police urged to improve performance

Lahore police urged to improve performance

It is essential to pre-empt criminal elements before they commit crimes to restore the people's confidence on the police force, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Aslam Tareen said on Saturday. He was addressing a ceremony held at the CIA Police'
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Ahmad Magsi's house at PIB colony set on fire

Ahmad Magsi's house at PIB colony set on fire

A house of Ahmad Magsi, an accused in dual-murder of MQM activists Mukhtiar and his brother Masood Mukhtiar, was set alight at PIB colony on Saturday. According to police, tension prevailed in PIB Colony and other surrounding area when unidentified men se
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
'Sindh ready to provide relief to calamity-hit people'

'Sindh ready to provide relief to calamity-hit people'

The Sindh government is ready to provide relief and rehabilitation to people hit by natural calamities such as heavy rains or super floods, Advisor to Chief Minister for Relief Department Haleem Adil Shaikh said on Saturday. He was speaking at a dinner ho
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Firdous criticises Punjab government for price hike

Firdous criticises Punjab government for price hike

Federal Minister for Regulation and Services Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that Punjab government has totally failed in maintaining law and order and controlling price hike in the Punjab. Due to the poor performance of law enforcing agencies the
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
'Punjab government seeks to attain 88 percent literacy by 2015'

'Punjab government seeks to attain 88 percent literacy by 2015'

Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said 2.5 million students both boys and girls are getting computer education every year under the Chief Minister's IT promotion programme. He expressed these views at a quiz programme of government schools
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
LUMS, MCB sign agreement to provide soft loans

LUMS, MCB sign agreement to provide soft loans

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and MCB Bank Limited signed an agreement on Saturday through which MCB Bank will provide commercial loans to MBA and Executive MBA students of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) of the Universi
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
KDA yet to regain autonomous status

KDA yet to regain autonomous status

The autonomous status of the defunct Karachi Development Authority (KDA) was not restored despite assurances given by the Sindh government to the authority's employees via a notification four months ago, sources told Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
PPP to continue support for creation of Southern Punjab province: MNA

PPP to continue support for creation of Southern Punjab province: MNA

Pakistan People's Party will continue to support the setting up of Southern Punjab Province to honour aspirations of local people. This was stated by Member of National Assembly PPP, Mian Abdul Sattar while talking to APP. He said people of Southern Punja
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
May 12 culprits must be brought to justice: Jamaat-i-Islami

May 12 culprits must be brought to justice: Jamaat-i-Islami

Secretary General, Jamaat-i-Islami, Liaqat Baloch has demanded that the culprits of the Karachi carnage on May 12, 2007, must be brought to justice. He said here at Mansoora on Saturday, he deplored that the offenders had not been determined even after th
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Gilani forced to cancel Birmingham visit

Gilani forced to cancel Birmingham visit

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani was forced to cancel his visit to Birmingham over security fears, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, the Prime Minister was forced to cancel his visit over security fears where he had planned to
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Another cop gunned down in Quetta

Another cop gunned down in Quetta

Unidentified armed men gunned down a police constable in Sariab area on Saturday night. Police said that unknown gunmen riding bike opened fire at a police constable Abdul Qadir Mengal in Killi Badini Sariab area and escaped from the scene. The victim suc
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
JUP CEC meets at Lahore today

JUP CEC meets at Lahore today

The Central President Jamiat-e-Ulma-i-Pakistan (JUP) Dr Sahibzada Abul Khair Muhammad Zubair convened a meeting of the Central Executive Committee of the Party at Jamia Muhammadia Lahore on May 13, 2012, at 10am. The JUP spokesman informed that the meetin
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Two persons including woman die in separate road accidents

Two persons including woman die in separate road accidents

At least two persons including a woman lost their lives in separate road mishaps in different areas on Saturday. According to police and rescue sources, a woman was killed while her nephew sustained injures in road accident near Daak Khana in the limits o
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
PPP will win next general elections as well: Qaim

PPP will win next general elections as well: Qaim

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will emerge as victorious in the next general election as well. This was stated by the Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, on Saturday. He was addressing a huge public meeting organised by the PPP at Kammo Shaheed on
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Thar coal viable option to provide energy security

Thar coal viable option to provide energy security

Thar coal is the most viable option for providing security to the country. This was stated in a statement issued here from the Chief Minister House here on Saturday. It said that Pakistan has huge lignite coal reserves in Thar estimated to 175 billion ton
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Government may cut five percent duty on TMBP

Government may cut five percent duty on TMBP

The government is likely to reduce customs duty from existing 15 percent to 10 percent on secondary quality Tin Mill Black Plate (TMBP) aimed at protecting local industry manufacturing electronic tinplate. Official sources told Business Recorder, S
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Two Nato troops killed in Afghanistan

Two Nato troops killed in Afghanistan

Two Nato troops were killed by two men in Afghan police uniforms in southern Afghanistan Saturday, the military said, with Afghan sources identifying the victims as British soldiers based in Helmand province. A spokesman for Nato's International Security
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Two Nato troops killed in Afghanistan

Two Nato troops killed in Afghanistan

Two Nato troops were killed by two men in Afghan police uniforms in southern Afghanistan Saturday, the military said, with Afghan sources identifying the victims as British soldiers based in Helmand province. A spokesman for Nato's International Security
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Privilege motion: Nisar 'summoned' by PA committee

Privilege motion: Nisar 'summoned' by PA committee

Sindh Assembly's Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges has 'summoned' PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on May 14 to give his opinion on the privilege motion moved against him by PPP lawmaker Imran Zafar Laghari, Business Recorder lear
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Privilege motion: Nisar 'summoned' by PA committee

Privilege motion: Nisar 'summoned' by PA committee

Sindh Assembly's Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges has 'summoned' PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on May 14 to give his opinion on the privilege motion moved against him by PPP lawmaker Imran Zafar Laghari, Business Recorder lear
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Policeman killed, 17 hurt in explosion on GT Road

Policeman killed, 17 hurt in explosion on GT Road

One police cop was killed and 17 others including six police personnel and a woman were hurt in a remote-control explosion on GT Road near Gul Bahar Police Station here on Saturday morning. According to police sources, the explosion was carried out when a
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Policeman killed, 17 hurt in explosion on GT Road

Policeman killed, 17 hurt in explosion on GT Road

One police cop was killed and 17 others including six police personnel and a woman were hurt in a remote-control explosion on GT Road near Gul Bahar Police Station here on Saturday morning. According to police sources, the explosion was carried out when a
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Saturday revised its water availability projection, saying that shortfall has reduced to 32 from 45 percent. This was disclosed at a meeting of Irsa with Syed Mazhar Ali Shah in the chair. The meeting was further inform
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Saturday revised its water availability projection, saying that shortfall has reduced to 32 from 45 percent. This was disclosed at a meeting of Irsa with Syed Mazhar Ali Shah in the chair. The meeting was further inform
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Water availability: shortfall reduces to 32 percent: Irsa

Indus River System Authority (Irsa) Saturday revised its water availability projection, saying that shortfall has reduced to 32 from 45 percent. This was disclosed at a meeting of Irsa with Syed Mazhar Ali Shah in the chair. The meeting was further inform
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
India invites Pakistan to Champions League

India invites Pakistan to Champions League

India on Saturday invited Pakistan to take part in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament this year, breaking new ground in the stalled cricket ties between the arch-rivals. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which met in Chennai on Satur
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
India invites Pakistan to Champions League

India invites Pakistan to Champions League

India on Saturday invited Pakistan to take part in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament this year, breaking new ground in the stalled cricket ties between the arch-rivals. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which met in Chennai on Satur
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lanka drops plan to host Pakistan, Australia series

Sri Lanka drops plan to host Pakistan, Australia series

Sri Lanka has dropped plans to host a limited overs series between Pakistan and Australia in August as it clashes with the island's Premier League, Pakistani cricket officials said Saturday. "It's disappointing," Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating o
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lanka drops plan to host Pakistan, Australia series

Sri Lanka drops plan to host Pakistan, Australia series

Sri Lanka has dropped plans to host a limited overs series between Pakistan and Australia in August as it clashes with the island's Premier League, Pakistani cricket officials said Saturday. "It's disappointing," Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating o
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
PML-N, PML-LM forge electoral alliance

PML-N, PML-LM forge electoral alliance

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a splinter group which calls itself PML Like-minded (PML-LM) on Saturday formally signed an agreement for an electoral alliance in the general elections. Under the agreement, both parties agreed on a seat adjustmen
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
PML-N, PML-LM forge electoral alliance

PML-N, PML-LM forge electoral alliance

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a splinter group which calls itself PML Like-minded (PML-LM) on Saturday formally signed an agreement for an electoral alliance in the general elections. Under the agreement, both parties agreed on a seat adjustmen
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Saudi king sacks cleric who attacked social reforms

Saudi king sacks cleric who attacked social reforms

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has sacked a senior cleric after he decried cautious reforms in the world's top oil exporter that allowed women to mix with unmarried men, Saudi Gazette reported on Saturday. The decision to relieve Sheikh Abdulmohsen al-Obeik
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Saudi king sacks cleric who attacked social reforms

Saudi king sacks cleric who attacked social reforms

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah has sacked a senior cleric after he decried cautious reforms in the world's top oil exporter that allowed women to mix with unmarried men, Saudi Gazette reported on Saturday. The decision to relieve Sheikh Abdulmohsen al-Obeik
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Nato summit must protect Afghan women: UN

Nato summit must protect Afghan women: UN

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan sounded warnings Saturday over the future of women's rights and schooling for girls ahead of a Nato summit focused on the withdrawal of troops from the war-torn nation. There is widespread concern that gains women
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Greek president calls last-ditch talks to avert new polls

Greek president calls last-ditch talks to avert new polls

Greece's President Carolos Papoulias is to meet political party chiefs on Sunday in a last-ditch attempt to form a cabinet after inconclusive elections that have raised fears of a Greek eurozone exit. "The president will summon party leaders in a bid to f
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Russian to stand trial on spying charges

Russian to stand trial on spying charges

Russia is putting on trial an engineer accused of passing information on its newest submarine-launched ballistic missiles to foreign intelligence, a news report said Saturday. A Russian law enforcement source was quoted telling the Interfax news agency th
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Romney reaffirms his opposition to same-sex marriage

Romney reaffirms his opposition to same-sex marriage

Romney reaffirms his opposition to same-sex marriage publican White House hopeful Mitt Romney firmly rejected same-sex marriage Saturday in a major address at the nation's biggest Christian university. Three days after President Barack Obama voiced suppor
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Gencos'' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

Gencos'' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

The government has shelved outsourcing plan of Gencos'' operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts to private contractors after a deal with the employees of Pepco. Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) took a couple of months to finalise the outsourci
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Gencos' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

Gencos' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

The government has shelved outsourcing plan of Gencos' operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts to private contractors after a deal with the employees of Pepco. Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) took a couple of months to finalise the outsourcin
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Gencos' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

Gencos' O&M contracts: government shelves outsourcing plan

The government has shelved outsourcing plan of Gencos' operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts to private contractors after a deal with the employees of Pepco. Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) took a couple of months to finalise the outsourcin
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
DG FIA's transfer denotified

DG FIA's transfer denotified

Federal government on Saturday suspended its earlier directive of transferring Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control Zafar Abbas Lak and DG Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Javed Iqbal on Saturday. Sources confirmed that the federal government directe
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
DG FIA's transfer denotified

DG FIA's transfer denotified

Federal government on Saturday suspended its earlier directive of transferring Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control Zafar Abbas Lak and DG Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Javed Iqbal on Saturday. Sources confirmed that the federal government directe
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement being evaluated

US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement being evaluated

Pakistan is currently evaluating merits and demerits of the recently signed US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement envisaging US presence in Afghanistan until 2024, which has triggered concerns among the regional powers, it was learnt.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement being evaluated

US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement being evaluated

Pakistan is currently evaluating merits and demerits of the recently signed US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement envisaging US presence in Afghanistan until 2024, which has triggered concerns among the regional powers, it was learnt.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Army, Isaf hold preliminary talks

Army, Isaf hold preliminary talks

Pakistan Army and International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) held a preliminary meeting on Saturday, a day ahead of Tripartite Commission's regular meeting. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that talks focused on operations and co-ordi
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Army, Isaf hold preliminary talks

Army, Isaf hold preliminary talks

Pakistan Army and International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) held a preliminary meeting on Saturday, a day ahead of Tripartite Commission's regular meeting. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that talks focused on operations and co-ordi
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
India agrees $560 million US artillery deal

India agrees $560 million US artillery deal

India has agreed a $560-million deal to buy 145 howitzer guns from BAE Systems of the United States as it upgrades its antiquated military hardware, an official said Saturday. India is updating its military capabilities with hardware worth tens of billion
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
India agrees $560 million US artillery deal

India agrees $560 million US artillery deal

India has agreed a $560-million deal to buy 145 howitzer guns from BAE Systems of the United States as it upgrades its antiquated military hardware, an official said Saturday. India is updating its military capabilities with hardware worth tens of billion
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

The government is likely to enhance exploration expenditure limit of Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) by one hundred percent to 40 million dollars from 20 million dollars per annum, official sources told Business Recorder. MGCL is a public limited c
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

The government is likely to enhance exploration expenditure limit of Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) by one hundred percent to 40 million dollars from 20 million dollars per annum, official sources told Business Recorder. MGCL is a public limited c
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

Government likely to double exploration expenditure limit of MGCL

The government is likely to enhance exploration expenditure limit of Mari Gas Company Limited (MGCL) by one hundred percent to 40 million dollars from 20 million dollars per annum, official sources told Business Recorder. MGCL is a public limited c
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Zawahiri not in Pakistan: Gilani

Zawahiri not in Pakistan: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri is not in Pakistan and the US has failed to provide any "actionable information" to suggest otherwise. In an interview with leading British newspaper Daily Telegraph, t
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Zawahiri not in Pakistan: Gilani

Zawahiri not in Pakistan: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri is not in Pakistan and the US has failed to provide any "actionable information" to suggest otherwise. In an interview with leading British newspaper Daily Telegraph, t
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Opposition wants me to resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister

Opposition wants me to resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday vowed to protect the constitution of Pakistan at all cost. "Come what may, I will protect the constitution of Pakistan, I will go to the last limit and exhaust all my options and exercise my right to appeal,
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Opposition wants me to resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister

Opposition wants me to resign on moral grounds: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday vowed to protect the constitution of Pakistan at all cost. "Come what may, I will protect the constitution of Pakistan, I will go to the last limit and exhaust all my options and exercise my right to appeal,
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
US resumes arms sales to Bahrain

US resumes arms sales to Bahrain

The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns linked to months of popular protests against the island kingdom's rulers, the State Department said on Friday.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
US resumes arms sales to Bahrain

US resumes arms sales to Bahrain

The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns linked to months of popular protests against the island kingdom's rulers, the State Department said on Friday.
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Hundreds of 'Occupy' protesters in heart of London

Hundreds of 'Occupy' protesters in heart of London

Several hundred Occupy protesters took to the streets of the City of London on Saturday, calling for an end to "predatory capitalism" after their movement declared a global day of action. Demonstrators gathered in London's financial heart as Spain's linke
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
Hundreds of 'Occupy' protesters in heart of London

Hundreds of 'Occupy' protesters in heart of London

Several hundred Occupy protesters took to the streets of the City of London on Saturday, calling for an end to "predatory capitalism" after their movement declared a global day of action. Demonstrators gathered in London's financial heart as Spain's linke
Published 13 May, 2012 12:00am
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