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Print - 2012-07-15
Polio drive in Fata: NRDF for end to military operations

Polio drive in Fata: NRDF for end to military operations

Members of National Research Development Foundation (NRDF) have called for stoppage of the ongoing military operations and take proactive steps for ending drone attacks in tribal areas, to effectively carryout the polio eradication campaign.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and banks that issue their credit cards have agreed to a $7.25 billion settlement with US retailers in a lawsuit over the fixing of credit and debit card fees in what could be the largest antitrust settlement in US history.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and banks that issue their credit cards have agreed to a $7.25 billion settlement with US retailers in a lawsuit over the fixing of credit and debit card fees in what could be the largest antitrust settlement in US history.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa, MasterCard and banks in $7.25 billion retail settlement

Visa Inc, MasterCard Inc and banks that issue their credit cards have agreed to a $7.25 billion settlement with US retailers in a lawsuit over the fixing of credit and debit card fees in what could be the largest antitrust settlement in US history.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

An additional 70 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD) gas has come into the system of Sui-Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) as gas supply from Manzalai gas field was restored after the completion of the Annual Turn-Around (ATA) of the field.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

An additional 70 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD) gas has come into the system of Sui-Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) as gas supply from Manzalai gas field was restored after the completion of the Annual Turn-Around (ATA) of the field.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

Additional 70mmcfd comes into SNGPL system

An additional 70 Million Cubic Feet per Day (MMCFD) gas has come into the system of Sui-Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) as gas supply from Manzalai gas field was restored after the completion of the Annual Turn-Around (ATA) of the field.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Automakers decide to cut down production

Automakers decide to cut down production

Government's wrong and anti-investors policies have pushed automobile makers to the brink of collapse, as they have finally decided to cut down their productions that may cause massive layoffs at major and allied units of the industry, according to source
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Automakers decide to cut down production

Automakers decide to cut down production

Government's wrong and anti-investors policies have pushed automobile makers to the brink of collapse, as they have finally decided to cut down their productions that may cause massive layoffs at major and allied units of the industry, according to source
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Automakers decide to cut down production

Automakers decide to cut down production

Government''s wrong and anti-investors policies have pushed automobile makers to the brink of collapse, as they have finally decided to cut down their productions that may cause massive layoffs at major and allied units of the industry, according to sourc
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NAB trying to broker deal between GoP and Karkey

NAB trying to broker deal between GoP and Karkey

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is reportedly trying to finalise an agreement between Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Turkish company Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik, which has threatened to seek immediate interim relief from a competent court or tribunal
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
NAB trying to broker deal between GoP and Karkey

NAB trying to broker deal between GoP and Karkey

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is reportedly trying to finalise an agreement between Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Turkish company Karkey Karadeniz Elektrik, which has threatened to seek immediate interim relief from a competent court or tribunal
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ramazan relief package launched

Ramazan relief package launched

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday launched 'Ramazan Relief Package' here at Aabpara Utility Store under which profit on all commodities at the utility stores has been withdrawn.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ramazan relief package launched

Ramazan relief package launched

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday launched 'Ramazan Relief Package' here at Aabpara Utility Store under which profit on all commodities at the utility stores has been withdrawn.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
400,000 told to evacuate in Japan deluge

400,000 told to evacuate in Japan deluge

About 400,000 people were ordered or advised to leave their homes in south-west Japan Saturday as heavy rain pounded the area for a third day leaving 29 dead or missing, officials and media said.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ephadrine case: Musa Gilani seeks pre-arrest bail

Ephadrine case: Musa Gilani seeks pre-arrest bail

Syed Ali Musa Gilani, MNA, the son of former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Saturday applied for a pre-arrest bail in the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) the ephedrine quota allotment case.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ephadrine case: Musa Gilani seeks pre-arrest bail

Ephadrine case: Musa Gilani seeks pre-arrest bail

Syed Ali Musa Gilani, MNA, the son of former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Saturday applied for a pre-arrest bail in the Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) the ephedrine quota allotment case.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Remand extended

Remand extended

An anti-narcotics court on Saturday extended the remand of four persons accused in the ephedrine quota allotment case for 11 more days. Officials of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) presented four accused - Ansar Farooq, Iftikhar Babar, Abdul Sattar and Sha
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Remand extended

Remand extended

An anti-narcotics court on Saturday extended the remand of four persons accused in the ephedrine quota allotment case for 11 more days. Officials of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) presented four accused - Ansar Farooq, Iftikhar Babar, Abdul Sattar and Sha
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune Co has won court approval to emerge from bankruptcy, more than 3-1/2 years after seeking Chapter 11 protection following a leveraged buyout that saddled the publisher of the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times with too much debt.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune Co has won court approval to emerge from bankruptcy, more than 3-1/2 years after seeking Chapter 11 protection following a leveraged buyout that saddled the publisher of the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times with too much debt.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune finally wins court OK to exit bankruptcy

Tribune Co has won court approval to emerge from bankruptcy, more than 3-1/2 years after seeking Chapter 11 protection following a leveraged buyout that saddled the publisher of the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times with too much debt.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran could prevent even "a single drop of oil" passing through the Strait of Hormuz if its security is threatened, a naval chief said on Saturday, as tensions simmer over Tehran's nuclear programme. Tehran will increase its military presence in internatio
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran could prevent even "a single drop of oil" passing through the Strait of Hormuz if its security is threatened, a naval chief said on Saturday, as tensions simmer over Tehran's nuclear programme. Tehran will increase its military presence in internatio
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran issues new oil blockade warning

Iran could prevent even "a single drop of oil" passing through the Strait of Hormuz if its security is threatened, a naval chief said on Saturday, as tensions simmer over Tehran''s nuclear programme. Tehran will increase its military presence in internati
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
G4S security boss sorry for Games guards fiasco

G4S security boss sorry for Games guards fiasco

The head of private security firm G4S said on Saturday his firm only realised just over a week ago it would not be able to supply enough venue guards for this month's London Olympics, as he publicly apologised for the embarrassing failure.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
G4S security boss sorry for Games guards fiasco

G4S security boss sorry for Games guards fiasco

The head of private security firm G4S said on Saturday his firm only realised just over a week ago it would not be able to supply enough venue guards for this month's London Olympics, as he publicly apologised for the embarrassing failure.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable sans any significant change last week, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable sans any significant change last week, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most essential items holding steady

Prices of most of the essential kitchen items remained stable sans any significant change last week, as compared to the preceding week, reveals a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
UK immigration laws spark Pakistan wedding boom

UK immigration laws spark Pakistan wedding boom

New British immigration laws have unleashed a stampede to wed and a frenzy of English lessons for Pakistanis desperate to migrate as new restrictions come into effect. The boom was particularly marked in Mirpur, where Islamabad estimates 200,000 of Britai
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
UK immigration laws spark Pakistan wedding boom

UK immigration laws spark Pakistan wedding boom

New British immigration laws have unleashed a stampede to wed and a frenzy of English lessons for Pakistanis desperate to migrate as new restrictions come into effect. The boom was particularly marked in Mirpur, where Islamabad estimates 200,000 of Britai
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Contempt of Court Act: three petitions filed in LHC

Contempt of Court Act: three petitions filed in LHC

Three different petitions have been filed in Lahore registry of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging Contempt of Court Act (CCA) 2012 here on Saturday. These identical petitions were filed by Watan Party Chairman Barrister Zafarullah and two bar mem
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Contempt of Court Act: three petitions filed in LHC

Contempt of Court Act: three petitions filed in LHC

Three different petitions have been filed in Lahore registry of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging Contempt of Court Act (CCA) 2012 here on Saturday. These identical petitions were filed by Watan Party Chairman Barrister Zafarullah and two bar mem
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: Prime Minister approves new office timings

Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: Prime Minister approves new office timings

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has approved new office timings during the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. According to an official notification here on Saturday, the federal government offices working on five days a week basis would observe timings f
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: Prime Minister approves new office timings

Ramazan-ul-Mubarak: Prime Minister approves new office timings

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has approved new office timings during the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. According to an official notification here on Saturday, the federal government offices working on five days a week basis would observe timings f
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Uzbek man jailed over plot to kill Obama

Uzbek man jailed over plot to kill Obama

A US federal judge sentenced an Uzbek man to more than 15 years in prison Friday on terror and weapons charges for threatening to kill US President Barack Obama, US prosecutors said.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Uzbek man jailed over plot to kill Obama

Uzbek man jailed over plot to kill Obama

A US federal judge sentenced an Uzbek man to more than 15 years in prison Friday on terror and weapons charges for threatening to kill US President Barack Obama, US prosecutors said.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is learnt to have directed operators of DP World MT2 Yard and bonded carriers to bring all consignments for Nato and US Forces at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) for re-processing. These shipments were
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is learnt to have directed operators of DP World MT2 Yard and bonded carriers to bring all consignments for Nato and US Forces at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) for re-processing. These shipments were
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

Cargo reprocessing: Carriers told to bring all Nato shipments to QICT

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is learnt to have directed operators of DP World MT2 Yard and bonded carriers to bring all consignments for Nato and US Forces at the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) for re-processing. These shipments were
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

Authorities in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia have bought a CD from Switzerland containing wealthy Germans' bank details as part of a drive to identify tax evaders and are considering buying another two, media reports said on Saturday. The CD
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

Authorities in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia have bought a CD from Switzerland containing wealthy Germans' bank details as part of a drive to identify tax evaders and are considering buying another two, media reports said on Saturday. The CD
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

German state buys Swiss data to track tax frauds

Authorities in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia have bought a CD from Switzerland containing wealthy Germans'' bank details as part of a drive to identify tax evaders and are considering buying another two, media reports said on Saturday. The CD
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
IT promotion: Punjab following comprehensive programme, says Shahbaz

IT promotion: Punjab following comprehensive programme, says Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that the dream of rapid progress and prosperity of the country can only be achieved by imparting modern knowledge and providing latest technology to the younger generation and, in order to achieve this target
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Abacus Consulting celebrates its achievement

Abacus Consulting celebrates its achievement

AbacusConsulting, a premier consulting, technology and outsourcing firm, celebrated the successful implementations of one hundred SAP Business One ERP solution across Pakistan. To commemorate the milestone, a grand ceremony was held at the Royal Palm Gold
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Crucial meeting on Thar coal, energy held

Crucial meeting on Thar coal, energy held

The meeting of Thar Coal and Energy Board was held at Chief Minister House here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PPP to hold fair, free election: Khosa

PPP to hold fair, free election: Khosa

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa said on Saturday that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would hold fair and free elections and also clean sweep the polls. Addressing a press conference at Circuit House here, Governor Latif Khosa said the PPP is th
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
CNG load management in violation of agreement

CNG load management in violation of agreement

Gas load shedding for the CNG has been increased by eight hours in violation of an agreement between the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) and the Ministry of Petroleum, sources revelled to this correspondent.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LCCI congratulates new FBR chairman

LCCI congratulates new FBR chairman

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Ali Arshad Hakeem and invited him to visit LCCI to share his future plans with the business community.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
MCCI welcomes

MCCI welcomes

President of Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) Mian Anis A Sheikh has welcomed the appointment of Ali Arshad Hakeem as Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
SEZ Bill 2012: investors to enjoy satisfactory level of legal protection

SEZ Bill 2012: investors to enjoy satisfactory level of legal protection

Newly approved Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill 2012 provides guarantee to foreign and local investors that incentives once granted would not be withdrawn due to conflict of interest. The law will ensure consistency and transparency in economic policies b
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Fazl sees conspiracy against democracy

Fazl sees conspiracy against democracy

Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Maulana Fazlur Rahman on Saturday said that holding early elections will not be a huge cost for sake of democracy adding that conspiracies are being hatched to derail democracy in the country.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
APML concerned over poor investment climate

APML concerned over poor investment climate

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Central Finance Secretary Mansoor Moin has said Pakistani investors have started shifting their investment to other countries because of energy crisis and poor law & order situation in the country.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Fire breaks out in bank's IT department

Fire breaks out in bank's IT department

IT accessories worth millions of rupees were gutted on Saturday after a fire broke out in the premises of a private bank's Information Technology Department falling in the limits of Mithadar police station.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Ferrer racks up 50th win of season on way to final

Ferrer racks up 50th win of season on way to final

Spanish tennis star David Ferrer won his 50th match of the season here on Saturday beating highly-rated Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-3, 7-5 in the semi-finals of the ATP event.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Bahrain expels US filmmaker

Bahrain expels US filmmaker

Bahrain announced on Saturday that it had deported US filmmaker Jen Marlowe, accusing her of falsifying her visa application and shooting a documentary without permission.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Burns visits Libya after landmark vote

Burns visits Libya after landmark vote

US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns visited Tripoli on Saturday for talks on enhancing security after historic elections, the first since the ouster of Mummar Qadhafi's regime last year.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Sylvester Stallone's son found dead

Sylvester Stallone's son found dead

Aspiring actor and filmmaker Sage Stallone, the son of action movie star Sylvester Stallone, was found dead on Friday at his home in Hollywood, authorities and his attorney said. Police and a lawyer for Sage Stallone, 36, the younger of two sons from his
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Euribor free fall continues

Euribor free fall continues

Eurozone bank-to-bank lending rates hit new all-time lows on Friday, pulled down by record low ECB interest rates and its move to stop paying banks interest on their overnight deposits. The ECB's overnight deposit rate, which was cut to zero last Thursday
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Canadian $ hits record versus euro

Canadian $ hits record versus euro

The Canadian dollar rose to a one-week high against the US currency on Friday and a record peak against the euro after Chinese economic data eased investor worries about global growth concerns.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Speculators increase long dollar bets

Speculators increase long dollar bets

Currency speculators increased their bets in favour of the US dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on Friday. The value of the dollar's net long position rose to $24.58 billion in the week end
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Poland downplays need for forex interventions

Poland downplays need for forex interventions

Poland does not expect the zloty to exhibit high volatility, a deputy governor of the central bank said, playing down chances of a repeat of last year's heavy interventions that ate into the bank's hard currency reserves.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Euro rallies from two-year low but downtrend intact

Euro rallies from two-year low but downtrend intact

The euro rallied from a two-year low against the dollar on Friday, bolstered by a rebound in equities and commodities after China's economic data came in less dire than feared, although the currency's outlook remained bleak due to the region's persistent
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Latam currencies strengthen

Latam currencies strengthen

Latin American currencies strengthened on Friday after China's quarterly economic data allayed concern of a steep slowdown in the world's second largest economy. Economic growth in China, the world's biggest consumer of raw materials, was in line with exp
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Central European currencies mixed

Central European currencies mixed

Central European currencies were mixed on Friday as Romania's leu fell, hurt by a domestic political crisis, while the forint firmed an thin trade as investors unwound long euro positions ahead of Budapest's international financial aid talks.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Yen to stay strong for rest of year

Yen to stay strong for rest of year

The Japanese yen will remain strong for the rest of this year on expectations other major central banks will crank up money printing to support their economies, a recent Reuters poll showed. The poll forecast the yen would then start to weaken early in 20
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Misbah laments defeats, sees bright future ahead

Misbah laments defeats, sees bright future ahead

Captain Misbah-ul Haq on Saturday said Pakistan's future was secure with the emergence of promising young players despite losing the Test and One-day series on their tour of Sri Lanka. Pakistan lost the five-match One-day series 3-1 and three-Tests 1-0 on
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Supports DRS for all international matches

Supports DRS for all international matches

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has again confirmed his support for the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) in international matches. "The DRS is an effective tool to rectify any umpiring errors which mean a lot during tight and close matches," Misbah
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
German football to use goal-line technology

German football to use goal-line technology

The German football federation DFB will use goal-line technology rather than additional assistant referees in the future, DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach said on Saturday. "The DFB and the football league (DFL) are in favour of the introduction. We agree
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Serena reaches Stanford semi-finals

Serena reaches Stanford semi-finals

Serena Williams fought off fatigue to post a 6-4, 6-0 win over Chanelle Scheepers Friday to reach the semi-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in Stanford. Williams, the top seed and defending champion, won a 43-minute first set punctuated by five brea
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Obama calls for tax cut extension for most Americans

Obama calls for tax cut extension for most Americans

US President Barack Obama called on Congress Saturday to approve an extension of tax cuts for most Americans, but not the top income earners. "Under my plan, 98 percent of American families won't see their income taxes go up at all," Obama said in his wee
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
RIM hit with $147.2 million verdict in wireless patent lawsuit

RIM hit with $147.2 million verdict in wireless patent lawsuit

A northern California jury directed Research in Motion Ltd to pay $147.2 million in patent litigation over a remote management system for wireless devices, according to an attorney for the plaintiff, Mformation Technologies Inc.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
India plans to clarify controversial tax rules

India plans to clarify controversial tax rules

India says it plans to issue fresh guidelines on sweeping new anti-tax evasion rules as it seeks to reassure rattled foreign investors and attract vital funds from abroad.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
LCCI announces election schedule

LCCI announces election schedule

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday announced the LCCI Election schedule for the year 2012-13. As per LCCI Executive Committee decision, the election for Corporate class and Association class will be held on September 19 and 20
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PIA aircraft damaged during baggage offloading in Milan

PIA aircraft damaged during baggage offloading in Milan

The PIA flight PK 749 of 13 July operated with B 777 aircraft on the route Islamabad-Milan-Paris-Islamabad suffered damage during offloading of baggage at Milan Airport. A PIA spokesman said here on Saturday that the aircraft arrived in Milan at 1743 hour
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
PTI to lead peace caravan to Waziristan in September: Imran

PTI to lead peace caravan to Waziristan in September: Imran

Pakistan Tekhrik-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said that his party would lead a peace caravan to Waziristan in September and would bring the relatives of innocent families, whose loved ones lost their lives in the drone attacks.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Akhtar pays tribute to pace rival Lee

Akhtar pays tribute to pace rival Lee

Pakistan express fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday paid tribute to pace rival Brett Lee who has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying the Australian was a fierce competitor. The 35-year-old Lee said Friday he was quitting, ending
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Greipel underlines Olympic cred with third Tour win

Greipel underlines Olympic cred with third Tour win

German sprinter Andre Greipel put his Olympic road race credentials on display again by winning his third stage at the Tour de France on Saturday. Greipel, who rides for the Belgian team Lotto, is expected to be one of the biggest challengers to reigning
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pakistan win physical handicapped cricket series

Pakistan win physical handicapped cricket series

Pakistan on Saturday won the three-match Physical Handicapped Cricket series against Afghanistan by 2-0 here at Shalimar Cricket Ground. Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets. Put into bat, a weak Afghanistan team scored 75 runs in 19.2 overs losing all
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Inzamam advises team to value U-19 World Cup

Inzamam advises team to value U-19 World Cup

Pakistan former captain Inzamam-ul-haq on Saturday advised the teenagers to value the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, using it as a medium to succeed further in the game. The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup will be staged in Queensland, Australia from Augu
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Drogba arrives in China to hero's welcome

Drogba arrives in China to hero's welcome

Didier Drogba was given a hero's welcome as he arrived in China on Saturday to start a two-and-a-half-year contract that is expected to make him one of football's highest-paid players.
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am
Pietersen ponders U-turn

Pietersen ponders U-turn

Kevin Pietersen's retirement from One-day internationals could yet prove to be a brief interlude after he said Friday he would "love to play for another three or four years in all forms of cricket".
Published 15 Jul, 2012 12:00am