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Print - 2012-09-15
Court stops Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai's wedding

Court stops Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai's wedding

A Zimbabwean magistrate on Friday stopped the planned weekend wedding of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai after his ex-lover claimed they were still married, a lawyer and his spokesman said. "The marriage licence that had been issued to the premier has be
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
28 dead in India landslides

28 dead in India landslides

At least 28 people in northern India died on Friday in landslides and flashfloods triggered by heavy overnight monsoon rains and about a dozen others are missing, a rescue official told AFP. The deaths occurred in the early hours after particularly heavy
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
First video evidence of Mali amputations

First video evidence of Mali amputations

The first video evidence of amputations carried out by Islamic extremists occupying northern Mali was on Friday obtained by AFP. The video secured by AFP from a Malian journalist in Bamako was shot by a local cameraman with the agreement of the jihadists,
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hezbollah will defend us 'easily' against Israeli attack: Iran

Hezbollah will defend us 'easily' against Israeli attack: Iran

An aide to Iran's supreme leader said Israel's military threats had "put Israeli citizens one step away from the cemetery" and that Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was ready to hit back. Yahya Rahim-Safavi, military adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sa
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Russian parliament expels anti-Putin deputy

Russian parliament expels anti-Putin deputy

Russia's parliament expelled an outspoken opponent of President Vladimir Putin on Friday in a vote which the deputy likened to a Stalinist show trial and said intensified a Kremlin crackdown on dissent. Opposition activists said the ousting of Gennady Gud
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Panetta to visit China, Japan in Asia tour

Panetta to visit China, Japan in Asia tour

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta departs this weekend on a trip to China, Japan and New Zealand, officials said Thursday, as part of a US bid to shift towards the region despite crises in the Middle East. But it was unclear if Panetta would meet Beijing's l
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pope says import of arms to Syria a 'grave sin'

Pope says import of arms to Syria a 'grave sin'

Pope Benedict appealed on Friday for a halt to the flow of arms into Syria, saying it would help end a civil war that has killed many thousands of people and which Christians fear could bring Islamists to power. In his strongest comments yet on the confli
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts, thousands evacuate

Guatemala's Volcano of Fire erupts, thousands evacuate

A series of powerful eruptions of Guatemala's Volcano of Fire blanketed villages in dense clouds of ash, and prompted evacuation orders for over 33,000 people. The massive columns of smoke from the volcano could be seen from the capital, some 75 kilometer
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
US university campuses evacuated after bomb threats

US university campuses evacuated after bomb threats

Universities in Texas and North Dakota evacuated their campuses on Friday after receiving bomb threats, with all students and staff removed and law enforcement agencies called in. "At 8:35 am (1335 GMT), a male with a Middle Eastern accent called the univ
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Award

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Award

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been awarded the Liberty Award in recognition of his long-time commitment to civil rights, religious freedom and humanitarian causes. Ali, who has been fighting against Parkinson's disease for 30 years, received the award in
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
New York cotton remains higher

New York cotton remains higher

Cotton futures in New York closed up for a second straight day on Friday, staging their best rally in three weeks, as the Federal Reserve's third stimulus action for the US economy boosted it and a number of other commodity markets. Prices of crude oil an
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shanghai copper jumps

Shanghai copper jumps

The January copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange shot up over 4 percent to a session high of 60,480 yuan ($9,600) per tonne on Friday, its loftiest since April, but slipped to 60,370 yuan by its session close. Base metals rose across the board
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Copper climbs

Copper climbs

Copper climbed to a 4-1/2 month high on Friday after the US Federal Reserve launched a new round of aggressive stimulus that investors hoped would help bolster demand for industrial metals. The rally in base metals echoed a rise in risk appetite across fi
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Brent up seventh straight session, US crude tops $100

Brent up seventh straight session, US crude tops $100

Oil prices rose on Friday but settled below four-month highs hit in the session as concerns that high energy costs could threaten economic growth tempered hopes for stronger demand after the Federal Reserve launched its latest economic stimulus program.
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Rubber futures rally in Asia

Rubber futures rally in Asia

Rubber futures rallied in Asia on Friday, with the global benchmark in Tokyo posting its biggest weekly gain since January on hopes the US Federal Reserve's new economic stimulus would support growth and boost raw material demand. The most active rubber c
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Soyabeans soar

Soyabeans soar

US soyabean futures edged higher on Thursday, shaking off early losses tied to profit-taking, after the Federal Reserve announced an aggressive new economic stimulus program. Soyabeans added to Wednesday's gains, when the market notched its biggest one-da
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Palm oil rises

Palm oil rises

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday after the US Federal Reserve kicked off a third round of quantitative easing to stimulate its economy and as investors took up positions ahead of a long weekend. "The market is up on the back of yesterday's QE3 an
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Coffee shoots to seven-week high

Coffee shoots to seven-week high

ICE arabica coffee shot to a seven-week high on Friday, notching its best weekly performance in more than three years, as the dollar slumped against the euro after the Federal Reserve launched its latest plan to revive the world's largest economy. Raw sug
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Gold jumps two percent in New York

Gold jumps two percent in New York

Gold surged 2 percent on Thursday, approaching its high for the year after the Federal Reserve launched another aggressive, bullion-friendly economic stimulus program. Spot gold was bid at $1,765.40 an ounce as of 3:08 pm EDT (1758 GMT) after hitting a hi
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Gold surges in Asia

Gold surges in Asia

Gold rose to a six-month high on Friday, extending the previous session's 2-percent gain, after the Federal Reserve launched an aggressive economic stimulus program that could add to the risk of inflation and strengthen bullion's appeal. Spot gold climbed
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Gold hits six-month high in Europe

Gold hits six-month high in Europe

Gold hit a six-month high on Friday, extending gains after the US Federal Reserve unleashed a long-awaited stimulus programme, and some analysts expected the market now to take a breather before tackling further milestones. Bullion's rise was comparativel
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grains up

US MIDDAY: grains up

US grain and oilseed futures jumped on Friday as the US Federal Reserve's announcement of a new round of stimulus measures triggered broad-based gains in commodity markets. However, advancing US crop harvests kept a lid on gains, particularly for soyabean
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper surges

US MIDDAY: copper surges

Copper rallied Friday to its highest level in 4-1/2 months on the prospects of a demand boost from a new round of monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve to boost the world's largest economy. COMEX copper for December delivery shot up by 12.25 cents or
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold extends rally

US MIDDAY: gold extends rally

Gold rose to a six-month high on Friday, extending the previous session's 2 percent rally after the US Federal Reserve unleashed another round of aggressive stimulus. Platinum group metals gained sharply on supply worries due to mining unrest in South Afr
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Factory fire highlights risks for workers

Factory fire highlights risks for workers

The death of 289 workers in a devastating factory fire has highlighted dismal approach to industrial safety and raised fears for the clothing sector vital to the nation's struggling economy. Western companies buying Pakistani garments and textiles are lik
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
KSE holds session of 'SECP investor education programme'

KSE holds session of 'SECP investor education programme'

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) held its third session of SECP Investor Education Programme for the members of business community and working professionals from diverse backgrounds on Friday. The seminar was attended by a number of Karachi based investors. S
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Presentation on CGT System at KSE on September 17

Presentation on CGT System at KSE on September 17

In order to provide detailed understanding of Capital Gain Tax System, National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) is arranging a presentation to be held on Monday at KSE auditorium. In this detailed presentation the participants would be provid
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
UNO Working Group meets Sindh chief minister

UNO Working Group meets Sindh chief minister

An eight-member UNO Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances to Pakistan led by Oliver De Frouville on Friday had a meeting with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah at Chief Minister House. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Si
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
45 countries to participate in Exposition Pakistan: Amin

45 countries to participate in Exposition Pakistan: Amin

Around 700 foreign buyers and importers from 45 countries are likely to visit Pakistan next month to attend the country's biggest trade fair, 7th chapter of Expo Pakistan. Expo Pakistan provides an excellent opportunity to participating exhibitors to disp
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
MCCI asks government to provide monetary support to victims

MCCI asks government to provide monetary support to victims

Expressing their deep grief and sorrow over the tragic loss of hundreds of precious human lives and injuries caused by this fire incident, the Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) on Friday demanded of the government to provide relief and moneta
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Police reveal horror of factory fire

Police reveal horror of factory fire

Police investigating a fire in a factory that killed 289 people described scenes of panic as the flames took hold, after studying closed-circuit video footage from inside the building. The blaze at the Ali Enterprises factory in Karachi started on the fir
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ABF President expresses sorrow over factory fire

ABF President expresses sorrow over factory fire

American Business Forum (ABF) President Salim Ghauri has expressed deep sorrow and grief over tragic infernos in Karachi and Lahore, leaving over 250 as dead, and called upon the government to take action at the national level to protect workers' health a
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bhutto and Imran

Bhutto and Imran

This refers to a most ludicrous and daft ongoing media debate, comparing ex-PPP chairman Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB), with PTI's chairman Imran Khan. They both are different individuals with specific and characteristic traits. ZAB is history and a past, wit
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
When a Holocaust and Hiroshima survivor meet

When a Holocaust and Hiroshima survivor meet

Nobuo Miyake recalls being on the train to Hiroshima on the day the bomb fell, in 1945. "It was 8:15 in the morning. Suddenly, the carriage's ceiling radiated a blue light, the same kind of light as when you are blinded by the strong flash of a camera," h
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Australia again deports asylum seekers to Pacific islands

Australia again deports asylum seekers to Pacific islands

Australia began deporting undocumented migrants arriving by boat to camps on Pacific islands Friday to deter other mostly Middle Eastern asylum seekers sailing from Indonesia to circumvent visa requirements. The so-called Pacific Solution worked the first
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
The killing mind

The killing mind

Karachi's population is in perpetual threat. Balochistan is suffering from a different type of physical threat and the areas that were always considered safe for travel are not so anymore. The loss of life is not to be taken lightly for it can spell disas
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Balochistan cauldron continues to simmer

Balochistan cauldron continues to simmer

Cold-blooded murder of innocent, unarmed people seems to be the most popular sport among terrorists in Balochistan. They employ all kinds of weaponry to cause bloodshed, ranging from targeted killings to murderous ambushes to suicide-bombings. And their t
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Provinces need to make judicious use of credit

Provinces need to make judicious use of credit

Punjab government is taking various kinds of initiatives with a view to winning the favour of electorate in the upcoming general election. Its "holistic" approach touted as a serious effort aimed at developing rural and urban areas in tandem is reported t
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Integration of taxes in FBR fails to check refund cases

Integration of taxes in FBR fails to check refund cases

The integration of taxes in Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to check the refund cases where tax department has issued huge amount of income tax refunds despite outstanding sales tax liabilities against the same taxpayers. Sources told Busines
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Girls outshine boys in University of Peshawar BA/BSc exams

Girls outshine boys in University of Peshawar BA/BSc exams

Girls students outshone boys in the BA and B.Sc examination as the University of Peshawar announced its annual results for 2012 here on Friday. According to the results, all tops three positions were clinched by the Jinnah College for the Women University
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
KW&SB begins survey to improve performance

KW&SB begins survey to improve performance

Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) has commenced a survey in order to gather information to improve the provision of water and sewerage facilities to domestic, industrial, trade and bulk water consumers. During the survey different sort of informati
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PC releases Rs 40.1 billion for PSDP projects

PC releases Rs 40.1 billion for PSDP projects

-The Planing Commission (PC) of Pakistan had released Rs 40.1 billion in the first 70 days of the current year (till September 14) against the total allocation of Rs 360 billion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of 2012-13. The PC noted
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
NAB an independent statutory body, officials told

NAB an independent statutory body, officials told

While considering National Accountability Bureau's compliance of its judgement in Tauqeer Sadiq case, Supreme Court of Pakistan severely admonished NAB officials for pressurising Dewan Petroleum and others for writing them letters entitled "on the directi
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Fool-proof security of Divisional HQ Shahbaz building discussed

Fool-proof security of Divisional HQ Shahbaz building discussed

Modalities to ensure internal and external foolproof security of the Divisional Headquarter Shahbaz Building Hyderabad were discussed in a high level meeting presided over by Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Ahmed Bux Narejo at Shahbaz Hall, Shahbaz Buil
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Rains expose Sindh disaster authority's role

Rains expose Sindh disaster authority's role

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMA, Sindh has been badly exposed after the authority failed to ensure the timely release of funds to the district disaster management authority in the aftermath of the recent flash-flooding despite tall claim
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Protest rallies held in Peshawar

Protest rallies held in Peshawar

Activists of different religious parties and students' organisations have shown great anger over the sacrilegious act at various protest demonstrations and rallies against the anti-Islam film. After the Friday prayers, the protesters hailing from differen
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
SECP registers 274 companies last month

SECP registers 274 companies last month

Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 274 companies in August 2012. The new incorporations during the month include 257 private, followed by 16 single-member, two public unlisted companies, and two non-profit associations. Tradi
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Pakpattan notables meet Parvaiz Elahi

Pakpattan notables meet Parvaiz Elahi

A delegation of notables from Pakpattan called on Pakistan Muslim League senior central leader and Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhry Parvaiz Elahi and Moonis Elahi at their residence here on Friday. During the meeting, former MNA Ahmad Raza Maneka, Mian Faro
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Rana promises to solve journalists' problems

Rana promises to solve journalists' problems

Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday promised to resolve journalists' problems, especially regarding the journalists' colony in Lahore, within three days. The promise was extended during the Punjab Assembly session. Journalists were agitating in the Punj
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Clerics condemn sacrilegious movie

Clerics condemn sacrilegious movie

Religious parties on Friday observed the protest day across the southern Punjab and burnt the US flag in Bahawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal, Rahimyar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Vehari. More than 100 activists of Jamaat-ud-Dawah organised a rally to condemn
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Demos in Islamabad, Rawalpindi condemn anti-Islam film

Demos in Islamabad, Rawalpindi condemn anti-Islam film

The controversial US-made film on Islam, which has sparked protests across the world, was also condemned by different political and religious parties, who took out protest rallies in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, demanding expulsion of US envoy
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shahbaz condemns movie

Shahbaz condemns movie

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Friday has said that the objectionable film hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims is condemnable and this anti-Islam act of those who propagate human rights and peace is highly deplorable. He said tha
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Peaceful protests held in Punjab

Peaceful protests held in Punjab

The people of Punjab held peaceful protest demonstrations after Friday congregations across the province against the anti-Islam film and demanded of the United Nations and the United States to punish the culprits for creating hatred among people of differ
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Imran condemns government's weak response

Imran condemns government's weak response

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has on Friday condemned the weak response of Zardari government that has not taken up the issue of the defamatory film with the US government. He said this scurrilous film had angered the entire Muslim Um
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Seminar

Seminar

A seminar on "Career counselling" for the medical students was held in Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro on Friday. While addressing a large number of students, Vice Chancellor Professor Mashoor Alam Shah expressed that ca
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Conviction of Dr Afia is a crime: US Senator

Conviction of Dr Afia is a crime: US Senator

US Senator Mike Gravel has said the conviction of Dr Afia Siddiqui is a crime which unfortunately carried out on American soil. He was addressing a seminar at Lahore High Court Bar Association here on Friday which was organised by Judicial Activism Penal
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Tripartite Commission discusses Afghan refugees' repatriation

Tripartite Commission discusses Afghan refugees' repatriation

In the Tripartite Commission's meeting, delegations from Afghanistan and Pakistan, and UNHCR continued their discussions on the future of some 1.66 million Afghan refugees presently living in Pakistan, said a press release of International Refugees Agency
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
EFU Life gets 'World Finance Insurance Award'

EFU Life gets 'World Finance Insurance Award'

EFU Life has been conferred the prestigious 'World Finance Insurance Award 2012' for the Best Insurance Company amongst all the life and non-life insurance companies in Pakistan. The award identifies industry leaders, individuals, teams and organisations
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Substandard tea being sold

Substandard tea being sold

Since the number of tea-addicts saw a steep rise in recent years, the elements involved in the business have started capitalising on its demand and are now selling substandard tea coated with artificial color and lentils' skin, thus making it extremely di
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
SHC stays ancient Hindu temple's demolition

SHC stays ancient Hindu temple's demolition

Sindh High Court on stayed demolition of the ancient Shri Laxmi Narain Mandir's structure allegedly at the behest of the sitting member of provincial parliament, himself belonging to Hindu community, Mukesh Kumar Chawla. A division bench, headed by Chief
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Mobilink, SCO sign MoU

Mobilink, SCO sign MoU

Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited (Mobilink) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Special Communications Organization (SCO) to initiate infrastructure sharing between the two companies. Under this agreement, Mobilink, which is Paki
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Process of reconstitution of PMEX Board begins

Process of reconstitution of PMEX Board begins

As per directives of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) has started reconstitution of the PMEX Board under which the number of board members would be reduced from existing 13 to 10.
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PIA forced to change domestic flight schedule

PIA forced to change domestic flight schedule

PIA was forced to change its domestic flight schedule and cancellation of one domestic flight as two of its aircraft were rendered technical fault due to bird hit at Islamabad and Karachi airports, a PIA Spokesman said here on Friday. Flight PK 390, a Boe
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
First 'Combined Cleft Clinic' established at Mayo Hospital

First 'Combined Cleft Clinic' established at Mayo Hospital

Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Health, Khawaja Salman Rafique has inaugurated the first 'Combined Cleft Clinic' at Mayo Hospital on Friday. The Plastic Surgery Department aimed to cure cleft lips and palate clefts among children, where children su
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PFD decides not to export wheat till next estimates of crop

PFD decides not to export wheat till next estimates of crop

Punjab Food Department (PFD) has decided not to export wheat till compilation the definite estimates of next wheat crop. Sources in the provincial food department said that the department has at present around 4.3 million tons of stocks it would review th
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Malik reviews fire-fighting, safety measures

Malik reviews fire-fighting, safety measures

Federal Minister for Interior, Senator Rehman Malik, chaired a high level meeting here on Friday to review fire fighting/safety measures in the Federal Capital. During the meeting it was noted that the measures taken by CDA and Islamabad Administration ar
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz deplores anti-Islam film

Nawaz deplores anti-Islam film

President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that anti-Islam film which presents a distorted view of Islam is a highly deplorable and provocative step. He said that this despicable film is not only heart-wrenching for the Muslims of the w
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Power supply shortage again touches 4,200 megawatts mark

Power supply shortage again touches 4,200 megawatts mark

The domestic power supply shortage touched 4,200-megawatt mark, an official of the Water and Power Ministry said on Friday. According to him, power sector managers had again been compelled to start power outages lasting between eight and 10 hours in citie
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Interpol rejects Pakistan's request for arrest of Musharraf

Interpol rejects Pakistan's request for arrest of Musharraf

The Interpol has rejected Pakistan's request to arrest former President Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case, a private TV channel reported Friday. The Interpol rejected the request on grounds that Pakistani authoritieshad sent insufficient docu
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Interpol rejects Pakistan's request for arrest of Musharraf

Interpol rejects Pakistan's request for arrest of Musharraf

The Interpol has rejected Pakistan's request to arrest former President Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto murder case, a private TV channel reported Friday. The Interpol rejected the request on grounds that Pakistani authoritieshad sent insufficient docu
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
No change in Pakistan's stance on Kashmir: foreign office

No change in Pakistan's stance on Kashmir: foreign office

Pakistan on Friday reiterated its principled position on Kashmir, saying it seeks a just solution to the long-standing dispute in accordance with the UN resolutions and aspirations of the people of Kashmir. Responding to some media reports quoting Syed Al
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to help Pesco curb power theft

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to help Pesco curb power theft

The provincial government will extend all possible help to Pesco to curb power theft and ensure early recovery of electricity dues so that common consumers could be protected from over-billing, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Finance Minister Muhammad Humayun Khan s
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hajj quota issue: religious ministry asked to submit final report

Hajj quota issue: religious ministry asked to submit final report

The ministry of religious affairs on Friday told the Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court that quota of 490 pilgrims will be allocated among 48 newly registered Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs). This was stated by a joint secretary of the ministry during hear
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
HRCP releases its findings on Muridke incident

HRCP releases its findings on Muridke incident

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday released observations of a fact-finding team that visited Muridke last month to investigate a police action there on May 16 to disperse tenants protesting the arrest of four fellow workers from Dera
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Chinese ambassador expresses condolences

Chinese ambassador expresses condolences

Liu Jian, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China on Thursday called on the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Malik Ahmad Khan to convey condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of China upon the unfortunate fire inc
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
NLC scam: case to be conducted according to law: ISPR

NLC scam: case to be conducted according to law: ISPR

For the first time in the history of the country, Army's retired senior officers have been recalled, taken on strength and process of investigation has been initiated over their alleged involvement in multi-billion National Logistics Cell (NLC) scandal.
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
National perspective sharing workshop held

National perspective sharing workshop held

Chairman Pakistan Press Council Raja Mohammad Shafqat Khan Abbasi endorsed here on Friday the suggestion made by the participants of the two-day workshop that efforts should be made to declare April 10 as the Constitution Day of Pakistan.
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Fishermen call for upgrading harbour's fire-fighting system

Fishermen call for upgrading harbour's fire-fighting system

Fishermen on Friday urged the government to install a modern fire fighting system at fish harbour to assuage their fears after a recent inferno devastated a factory in the city in which over 250 labourers were burnt to death. Patron-in-Chief of Sindh Traw
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nine more killed in Karachi

Nine more killed in Karachi

At least nine people were killed in different acts of violence in city on Friday, police and rescue sources said. In a first incident man Ali, 25 was shot dead and other injured identified as Syed Nawaz when an unidentified assailants opened fire at them
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Gold surpasses Rs 62,000 per tola mark

Gold surpasses Rs 62,000 per tola mark

Gold prices on Friday touched the current year's highest mark of Rs 62,200 per tola with an increase of Rs 1,400 on the local market, traders said. "The gold price shoot up to this year's highest level of Rs 62,200 per tola after the global market posted
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Three cars gutted in Islamabad fire

Three cars gutted in Islamabad fire

Huge fire erupted in private mobile phone company building on Friday in Blue Area, the busiest commercial center of the Federal Capital within the limits of Kohsar Police Station. The fire was erupted in back side of the building at about 4:00pm. As the f
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
MHHDC report 2012 on Human Development in South Asia launched

MHHDC report 2012 on Human Development in South Asia launched

Sustainable economic growth in South Asian countries will only be ensured if the system of governance is pro-people as well as people-centered. This was the findings of the South Asia Human Development Report 2012: Governance for People's Empowerment, lau
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
CEO PSM expresses sorrow over fire incidents

CEO PSM expresses sorrow over fire incidents

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan Steel Major General Muhammad Javed (HI-M) (Retd), expressing sorrow and offering prayers on the deaths in the fire tragedies in Karachi and Lahore has said that adaptation of safety measures can help prevent such inc
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nawaz terms SPLGO a conspiracy to divide Sindh

Nawaz terms SPLGO a conspiracy to divide Sindh

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) here on Friday strongly criticised the recently promulgated Sindh Peoples Local Government Ordinance (SPLGO) and termed it a conspiracy to divide Sindh province.
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PSMA elects new office-bearers

PSMA elects new office-bearers

Shahzad Muhtsq Paracha, Usman Ahmed and A Abdullah Zaki have been elected unopposed as Chairman, Senior Vice Chairman and Vice Chairman of Pakistan Soap Manufactures Association (PSMA) respectively for the year 2012-13. Those who have been elected as memb
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
FBR told to quickly issue ST refund cheques

FBR told to quickly issue ST refund cheques

Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to keep any refund cheque pending with the Central Sales Tax Refund Office (CSTRO) for more than a week. According to FTO's order issued on Friday, t
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Factories in residential areas: LHC rejects plea to issue stay order

Factories in residential areas: LHC rejects plea to issue stay order

The Lahore High Court on Friday rejected the plea of issuing a stay order against factories in residential areas and sought a reply from the Punjab government and others till October 10, in a petition seeking action against factories established in the re
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hoti gives Rs 100,000 to brilliant student

Hoti gives Rs 100,000 to brilliant student

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti on Friday invited hard working and intelligent student, Salim Khan, son of Ijaz, of Subhan Khwar (Shabqadar) to the Chief Minister House and awarded him Rs 100,000 cash prize. The chief minister prai
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two-day capacity-building workshop held

Two-day capacity-building workshop held

A two-day capacity-building workshop was held here on Friday for officers of Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP). The purpose of the training session was to equip officers with effective reporting techniques and methodologies required. Fifty officers from Pr
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Germany provides Rs 4 billion assistance to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa project

Germany provides Rs 4 billion assistance to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa project

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has initiated a livelihood support and community infrastructure project for the poor and marginalised communities of Khyber-Paktunkhwa. The Federal Republic of Germany has provided financing to the tune of approxim
Published 15 Sep, 2012 12:00am
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