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Print - 2012-11-04
Groping for election date

Groping for election date

Once again the government had to say that early election is not being contemplated. Its earlier assertions to this effect had failed, but a firm denial made by Information Minister Kaira after the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, is likely to hold the ground
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
PU students shine in intervarsity competitions

PU students shine in intervarsity competitions

The Punjab University students have shown outstanding performance in various intervarsity Qiraat, painting, thematic photography and debate competitions in Punjab Youth Festival and have clinched top positions. In divisional round of Chief Minister Punjab
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
'Punjab government striving to promote school education'

'Punjab government striving to promote school education'

Provincial Minister for Education, Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman has said that Punjab government is pursuing a comprehensive policy for the promotion & up gradation of school education. He said that Punjab government has spent Rs 19 billion during its pres
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Conference held to finalise security plan during Muharram

Conference held to finalise security plan during Muharram

In order to finalise a comprehensive security plan for the forthcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram to maintain peace and ensure foolproof security for the Majalis, processions, and around Imambargahs the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Muhamm
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
6.8 million cotton bales reach ginneries

6.8 million cotton bales reach ginneries

Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released the cotton arrival figures on Saturday. According to a fortnightly report by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association, around 6.85 million cotton bales were sourced to the country's ginners by Novembe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
PPCB puts eight branches online: CEO

PPCB puts eight branches online: CEO

Punjab Provincial Co-operative Bank Limited's CEO Liaqat Durrani has said that all the eight branches of PPCBL have been put online in Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Multan, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad and Dera Ghazi Khan. He said the staff for comp
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Contract of Punjab IT Board Chairman extended

Contract of Punjab IT Board Chairman extended

Punjab government has extended the contract appointment period of Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board Dr Umer Saif for one year. According to an official on Saturday, the contract has been extended with effect from November 1 to October 31. A not
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Support price: Cane commissioner, growers, millers to meet next week

Support price: Cane commissioner, growers, millers to meet next week

Cane Commissioner, Punjab, has convened a meeting of sugar growers and sugar millers on November 15 (Thursday next week) to discuss the issue of sugarcane support price. Reservations of sugar millers and growers will also be discussed in the meeting, as a
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Second National Islamic Microfinance Conference held

Second National Islamic Microfinance Conference held

Speakers at a seminar said that State Bank of Pakistan should develop a new policy instrument to take care of the financial needs of the small businesses. They said that phenomenal growth of 20-25 percent was witnessed in the world Islamic Banking system.
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Asghar Khan's petition: Imran for investigation by FIA

Asghar Khan's petition: Imran for investigation by FIA

Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has maintained that the intra-party elections will be held at all cost; no compromise will be made on this matter. He expressed these views while addressing a press conference, here on Saturday. He was ac
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
November 3 a black day in the history of country: Shahbaz

November 3 a black day in the history of country: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday said that November 3, 2007, is a black day in Pakistan's history, as it was on this day that a dictator took an unconstitutional step and imposed emergency in the country only to save his rule. He
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Lawyers observe 'black day'

Lawyers observe 'black day'

Lawyers across the country observed a 'black day' on Saturday to denounce the imposition of emergency during the Musharraf regime in 2007. Bar associations hoisted black flags on bar premises and registered their protest against former military ruler's ac
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Three suspects nabbed in separate raids

Three suspects nabbed in separate raids

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Saturday claimed to have nabbed three felons in separate raids at various parts of the metropolis. According to DSP Zameer Abbasi, Defence police during snap checking intercepted two suspects riding on a bike in the Defe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
BSEK announcement

BSEK announcement

Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has notified that examination forms of SSC Part-I (Class IX) General Group for private candidates of annual examinations- 2013 would be accepted till 30th November, 2012 without late fee. It said that forms woul
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
CJ forms 5 benches: Sindh LG Act among important cases

CJ forms 5 benches: Sindh LG Act among important cases

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday constituted five benches for a number of important cases in the coming week including a petition filed by Barrister Zamir Hussain Ghumro under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution, challengin
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Post-retirement benefits: KPT workers seek Supreme Court intervention

Post-retirement benefits: KPT workers seek Supreme Court intervention

Karachi Port Trust Workers organisation on Saturday urged Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take notice of the plight of the harbour workers whom the former government had handed a forced retirement. Addressing a press conference at Karachi Pres
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Pilgrims facing lengthy flight delays

Pilgrims facing lengthy flight delays

Hajj pilgrims are facing flight delays lasting several hours at various airports, with their relatives unable to get accurate flight arrival information. Hajj pilgrims and their relatives complained that they had been facing numerous problems because of f
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Religious Ministry issues show cause notice to PIA management

Religious Ministry issues show cause notice to PIA management

The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Saturday took serious notice of inappropriate delay of more than 24 hours in Hajj flights of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and issued a show cause to its management. According to a notice issued by the mini
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Post-Hajj operations: PIA's flight delays minimum: officials

Post-Hajj operations: PIA's flight delays minimum: officials

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is smoothly carrying out its post-Hajj flight operation and the national flag carrier flew 19,000 pilgrims back home in 37 flights over the past four days, the airline's country manager Shahbaz Ahmed said on Saturday
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Atlas Honda unveils new model 'Pridor'

Atlas Honda unveils new model 'Pridor'

Pakistan will be amongst top 5 countries producing and exporting high quality motorcycles in next few years. This was stated by T Oyama, Senior Managing Director Honda Motor Company Japan at the launch ceremony of new model "Pridor". With the hard work of
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Altaf condemns Buner blast

Altaf condemns Buner blast

Chief Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the suicide blast in the Dagar area of Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulting in the death of Aman Lashkir Head Fateh Khan and his guards. He called it a cowardly act of ter
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Police powers to FC end in Quetta

Police powers to FC end in Quetta

Police authority given by the Balochistan government to the Frontier Corps has ended here Saturday after remaining intact for last two months with the paramilitary force. There has been no notification for the extension of the powers from the Home Departm
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Bogus degrees: PBCT cancels licence of advocate

Bogus degrees: PBCT cancels licence of advocate

A Punjab Bar Council Tribunal (PBCT) here on Saturday cancelled practicing licence of Advocate Anjum Sohail Maan for having bogus degree. During the proceedings Advocate Maan of Sheikhupura voluntarily confessed his guilt about the bogus documents and req
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
No one could dare to resist successive martial laws: CJP

No one could dare to resist successive martial laws: CJP

Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Saturday observed that no one could dare to resist the successive martial laws imposed in the country, derailing the democracy. Addressing Sheikhupura Bar Association, the Chief Justice said th
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
LHC urged to dismiss petition against Zardari

LHC urged to dismiss petition against Zardari

A petition has been filed before the Lahore High Court with a prayer to dismiss a contempt of court petition pending against President Asif Ali Zardari for not relinquishing political office of co-chairman of PPP. Advocate Afaq Ahmad filed this petition i
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Street crimes on the rise in federal capital

Street crimes on the rise in federal capital

There were at least 15 robberies across the city over the past week in which various households were deprived of gold ornaments and other valuables worth millions of rupees. Six cars had also been lifted or snatched by carjackers from various parts of the
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
PPP government to complete its constitutional term: Arbab

PPP government to complete its constitutional term: Arbab

Federal Minister for Communications, Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil said on Saturday that the present democratic government is going to complete its constitutional term, saying the development schemes carried out in communication sector have no precedent in
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Imran promises to ban military operations constitutionally

Imran promises to ban military operations constitutionally

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has vowed to bring in constitutional amendments to prevent military operations against countrymen in any part of the country. He reaffirmed his commitment not to support military operations anywhere in th
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Industrialists, manufacturers criticise Fesco for over-billing

Industrialists, manufacturers criticise Fesco for over-billing

Textile manufacturers, industrialists, printing mills' owners, exporters, power loom owners, hosiery manufacturers, sizing industry, foundry and engineering groups have criticised the power distribution company (Fesco) for over-billing, wrong preparation
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Dual nationality: 196 lawmakers yet to submit affidavits

Dual nationality: 196 lawmakers yet to submit affidavits

Some 196 members of the National Assembly, the Senate and the provincial assemblies have not yet submitted affidavits affirming they do not hold dual nationality. According to a private TV channel, 10 members of the National Assembly and 56 members of the
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Wattoo asks Shahbaz to quit office

Wattoo asks Shahbaz to quit office

Shahbaz Sharif's government has lost its constitutional position after being found guilty in the Asghar Khan case and it should immediately step down, said Manzoor Wattoo, the newly-appointed President of PPP Punjab and federal minister, on Saturday. Addr
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Seat adjustment possible with some parties: Mushahid

Seat adjustment possible with some parties: Mushahid

Pakistan Muslim League-Q Secretary General Mushahid Hussain Syed said on Saturday that seat adjustment was possible with some parties in next elections. While talking in a news conference here, Hussain said that talks were going on with the Pakistan Peopl
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Second SAYC conference to begin tomorrow

Second SAYC conference to begin tomorrow

The six-day second South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC), aiming at peace across the border, education for all and sustainable development, will start here on Monday. Around 120 young delegates from eight Saarc countries are participating in the conference,
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Saarc Speakers' body moot commences today

Saarc Speakers' body moot commences today

All arrangements have been finalised for sixth Conference of the Association of Saarc Speakers and Parliamentarians (CASSP) starting here from Sunday (today). The Speakers and Parliamentarians of the Saarc Region will participate in the three-day conferen
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Pakistani Ambassador says...no issue of human rights in UAE

Pakistani Ambassador says...no issue of human rights in UAE

Pakistan Ambassador in UAE, Jamil Ahmed Khan on Saturday made it clear that there is no violation of the human rights in the United Arab Emirates as the blue collar segment comprises various nationalities are satisfied and much happier as compared to othe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
135th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal on November 9

135th birth anniversary of Allama Iqbal on November 9

135th Birth anniversary of Hazrat Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA) will be observed with zeal and zest across the country on November 9. Nazria Pakistan Trust and Tehreek Pakistan Workers Trust are jointly organising a programme on the occasion. According to th
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Security arrangements for Muharram discussed

Security arrangements for Muharram discussed

The necessary security and administrative arrangements should be made for smooth and peaceful observance of Muharramul Harram. This was stated by acting DCO Waheed Akhtar Ansari while presiding over a meeting held here on Saturday in connection with the p
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Sindh, Balochistan donate wheat to WFP

Sindh, Balochistan donate wheat to WFP

Governments of Sindh and Balochistan has donated 11,500 metric ton and 11,460 metric ton of wheat respectively. Both donations are received at a critical time when WFP was facing serious challenges to maintain cereal pipeline for the people affected by fl
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
JCSC chief returning from Australia today

JCSC chief returning from Australia today

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) General Khalid Shameem Wynne will return to Pakistan on Sunday (today) after holding five-day talks on Pak-Australia defence co-operation with General David Hurley, the Chief of Defence Forces, Austra
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
PML-N to table resolutions against SPLGA very soon

PML-N to table resolutions against SPLGA very soon

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced to table the resolutions against Sindh People Local Government Act (SPLGA) 2012, in National Assembly and Senate very soon. This announcement was made by Zain Ansari, PML-N leader and head of Fact Finding
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Two bombs defused in Wana

Two bombs defused in Wana

The security forces on Saturday defused two bombs planted at Gomal Zam road, two kilometres from here. According to details, the Khassadar Force officials noticed two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the roadside near Pakistan Hotel, South W
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
TTP threatens to target MQM

TTP threatens to target MQM

The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan on Friday said in order to topple the government of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Taliban have decided to target the MQM activists. In an email message to INP, Ihsanullah Ihs
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister to attend ASEM-9 in Laos

Prime Minister to attend ASEM-9 in Laos

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf arrived here on Sunday (Today) to attend the Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM-9), scheduled to be held here from November 5. This amalgamation of leaders from Europe and Asia is an international forum centred on the issue
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Private airline fined for delay

Private airline fined for delay

Saudi Airport Authorities have imposed a fine of some 60,000 riyals on a private Pakistani airline for flight delay. Shaheen Air''s flight got delayed by over 24 hours causing severe hardships to the Hajj pilgrims. Pakistan Hujjaj travelling through Shahe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Private airline fined for delay

Private airline fined for delay

Saudi Airport Authorities have imposed a fine of some 60,000 riyals on a private Pakistani airline for flight delay. Shaheen Air's flight got delayed by over 24 hours causing severe hardships to the Hajj pilgrims. Pakistan Hujjaj travelling through Shahee
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Private airline fined for delay

Private airline fined for delay

Saudi Airport Authorities have imposed a fine of some 60,000 riyals on a private Pakistani airline for flight delay. Shaheen Air's flight got delayed by over 24 hours causing severe hardships to the Hajj pilgrims. Pakistan Hujjaj travelling through Shahee
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items'' prices reflect mixed trend

Essential kitchen items'' prices reflect mixed trend

The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend as some registered a slight increase or decrease while others remained unchanged during the week past as compared to the preceding week, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items' prices reflect mixed trend

Essential kitchen items' prices reflect mixed trend

The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend as some registered a slight increase or decrease while others remained unchanged during the week past as compared to the preceding week, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Essential kitchen items' prices reflect mixed trend

Essential kitchen items' prices reflect mixed trend

The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a mixed trend as some registered a slight increase or decrease while others remained unchanged during the week past as compared to the preceding week, revealed a survey conducted by Business Recorder
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Turkish ship-mounted rental power plant stays in nautical limits of Pakistan as formalities such as clearance of dues are yet to be completed between the foreign company and authorities concerned here. According to sources, authorities concerned have not
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Turkish ship-mounted rental power plant stays in nautical limits of Pakistan as formalities such as clearance of dues are yet to be completed between the foreign company and authorities concerned here. According to sources, authorities concerned have not
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Formalities not completed: Karkey yet to sail away

Turkish ship-mounted rental power plant stays in nautical limits of Pakistan as formalities such as clearance of dues are yet to be completed between the foreign company and authorities concerned here. According to sources, authorities concerned have not
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Hajj case: FIA issues notice to principal secretary to Prime Minister

Hajj case: FIA issues notice to principal secretary to Prime Minister

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday issued notice to the principal secretary of Prime Minister, in Hajj corruption case. "The FIA has issued notice to Qazi Ayub, principal secretary to the Prime Minister for not providing the record regardi
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Hajj case: FIA issues notice to principal secretary to Prime Minister

Hajj case: FIA issues notice to principal secretary to Prime Minister

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday issued notice to the principal secretary of Prime Minister, in Hajj corruption case. "The FIA has issued notice to Qazi Ayub, principal secretary to the Prime Minister for not providing the record regardi
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Razzaq paying taxes regularly

Razzaq paying taxes regularly

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is neither tax defaulter nor tax evader rather he is regularly paying his tax liabilities as a responsible citizen of the country. Sources close to Abdul Razzaq told Business Recorder that national hero is paying all his ta
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Razzaq paying taxes regularly

Razzaq paying taxes regularly

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is neither tax defaulter nor tax evader rather he is regularly paying his tax liabilities as a responsible citizen of the country. Sources close to Abdul Razzaq told Business Recorder that national hero is paying all his ta
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Razzaq paying taxes regularly

Razzaq paying taxes regularly

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is neither tax defaulter nor tax evader rather he is regularly paying his tax liabilities as a responsible citizen of the country. Sources close to Abdul Razzaq told Business Recorder that national hero is paying all his ta
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Razzaq paying taxes regularly

Razzaq paying taxes regularly

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is neither tax defaulter nor tax evader rather he is regularly paying his tax liabilities as a responsible citizen of the country. Sources close to Abdul Razzaq told Business Recorder that national hero is paying all his ta
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
ANP activist among six killed in Buner blast

ANP activist among six killed in Buner blast

Six people including an activist of ANP and chief of a local peace committee and his three guards were killed in a suicide blast in Daggar, headquarters of district Buner on Saturday. According to police the blast occurred outside the residence of Fateh K
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
ANP activist among six killed in Buner blast

ANP activist among six killed in Buner blast

Six people including an activist of ANP and chief of a local peace committee and his three guards were killed in a suicide blast in Daggar, headquarters of district Buner on Saturday. According to police the blast occurred outside the residence of Fateh K
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
India's Congress to stage massive rally to push reforms case

India's Congress to stage massive rally to push reforms case

India's ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi and Premier Manmohan Singh were set to speak at a big rally Sunday to whip up support for contentious economic reforms ahead of 2014 elections. Italian-born Gandhi, India's political grand matriarch who led
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Germany's Merck halts supply of cancer drug to Greek hospitals

Germany's Merck halts supply of cancer drug to Greek hospitals

German pharmaceuticals firm Merck KGaA is no longer delivering cancer drug Erbitux to Greek hospitals, a spokesman said on Saturday, the latest sign of how an economic and budget crisis is hurting frontline public services. Drugmakers raised concerns with
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

The government is expected to face pressure on balance of payment position if budgeted external inflows of around $2 billion are not realised in the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

The government is expected to face pressure on balance of payment position if budgeted external inflows of around $2 billion are not realised in the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

Low external inflows to cause BoP problems

The government is expected to face pressure on balance of payment position if budgeted external inflows of around $2 billion are not realised in the current fiscal year, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara and Malakand Division went on strike against the new prices of the compressed natural gas while motorists and commuters'' transport have to face difficulties in getting the utility. According to reports from Hazara and Malakand Divi
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara and Malakand Division went on strike against the new prices of the compressed natural gas while motorists and commuters' transport have to face difficulties in getting the utility. According to reports from Hazara and Malakand Divis
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara, Malakand go on strike

CNG stations in Hazara and Malakand Division went on strike against the new prices of the compressed natural gas while motorists and commuters' transport have to face difficulties in getting the utility. According to reports from Hazara and Malakand Divis
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Government to implement interim order: Malik

Government to implement interim order: Malik

The government will remove Supreme Court reservations over Karachi situation and will implement interim order of the apex court on the law and order situation in Karachi. Interior Minister Rehman Malik said this while talking to mediapersons during a visi
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Government to implement interim order: Malik

Government to implement interim order: Malik

The government will remove Supreme Court reservations over Karachi situation and will implement interim order of the apex court on the law and order situation in Karachi. Interior Minister Rehman Malik said this while talking to mediapersons during a visi
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing Co has secured a contract valued at $4 billion to modernise the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force''s fighter jet fleet, the Pentagon said on Friday. The procurement order covers conversion of 68 existing F15S jets to the new F15S-A configuration. The P
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing Co has secured a contract valued at $4 billion to modernise the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force's fighter jet fleet, the Pentagon said on Friday. The procurement order covers conversion of 68 existing F15S jets to the new F15S-A configuration. The Pe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing wins $4 billion contract for Saudi fighter jet fleet

Boeing Co has secured a contract valued at $4 billion to modernise the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force's fighter jet fleet, the Pentagon said on Friday. The procurement order covers conversion of 68 existing F15S jets to the new F15S-A configuration. The Pe
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday it will take "five years or more" to overcome the euro debt crisis, local media reported. "We have to hold our breath for five years or more," Merkel told the regional party congress of her Christian Democrati
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday it will take "five years or more" to overcome the euro debt crisis, local media reported. "We have to hold our breath for five years or more," Merkel told the regional party congress of her Christian Democrati
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

Merkel says exit from euro crisis to take at least five years

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Saturday it will take "five years or more" to overcome the euro debt crisis, local media reported. "We have to hold our breath for five years or more," Merkel told the regional party congress of her Christian Democrati
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
China''s services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China''s services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China''s services sector rebounded in October from a two-year low in September on stronger activity in the construction and retail sectors, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to signs of a modest economic recovery. The official purchasing manag
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
China's services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China's services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China's services sector rebounded in October from a two-year low in September on stronger activity in the construction and retail sectors, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to signs of a modest economic recovery. The official purchasing manage
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
China's services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China's services PMI reinforces recovery optimism

China's services sector rebounded in October from a two-year low in September on stronger activity in the construction and retail sectors, an official survey showed on Saturday, adding to signs of a modest economic recovery. The official purchasing manage
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
US disaster relief in a race against cold snap

US disaster relief in a race against cold snap

Fuel supplies headed toward the US Northeast on Saturday and a million customers regained electricity ahead of a coming cold snap that threatened to add to the misery of coastal communities devastated by superstorm Sandy. The power restorations relit the
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
US disaster relief in a race against cold snap

US disaster relief in a race against cold snap

Fuel supplies headed toward the US Northeast on Saturday and a million customers regained electricity ahead of a coming cold snap that threatened to add to the misery of coastal communities devastated by superstorm Sandy. The power restorations relit the
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed condemns Mumbai attacks

Hafiz Saeed condemns Mumbai attacks

Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has condemned the Mumbai attacks, which caused tension between the two countries. He said that people involved in militant activities were giving 'jihad' a bad name, as per a report. "I condemn these attacks in wh
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
Hafiz Saeed condemns Mumbai attacks

Hafiz Saeed condemns Mumbai attacks

Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has condemned the Mumbai attacks, which caused tension between the two countries. He said that people involved in militant activities were giving 'jihad' a bad name, as per a report. "I condemn these attacks in wh
Published 04 Nov, 2012 12:00am
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