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Print - 2012-12-31
China court orders Apple to pay for copyright violation

China court orders Apple to pay for copyright violation

Technology giant Apple has been ordered to pay compensation to eight Chinese writers and two companies for selling unlicensed books online, state media reported. The California-based company was ordered to pay a total fine of 1.03 million yuan ($165,908)
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
US readers turn increasingly to digital books: study

US readers turn increasingly to digital books: study

US readers are increasingly opting for digital books instead of ink-and-paper editions, according to a Pew Research Centre study released on December 27. The share of US adults reading electronic books rose to 23 percent in November from 16 percent the sa
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gasquet believes Grand Slam success can be his

Gasquet believes Grand Slam success can be his

Richard Gasquet, the world top ten's biggest enigma, is seeking a platform during the next six days for the Grand Slam success that his undoubted ability warrants in the new season which starts here on Monday.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Lampard gives Benitez happy Merseyside return

Lampard gives Benitez happy Merseyside return

Frank Lampard scored twice as Chelsea came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory at Everton on Sunday in Blues interim coach Rafael Benitez's first game on Merseyside since leaving Liverpool. South African Steven Pienaar gave Everton the lead in the second
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Serena Williams cruises into second round

Serena Williams cruises into second round

A pain-free Serena Williams sent an ominous warning to her rivals as she crushed fellow American Varvara Lepchenko 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the Brisbane International on Sunday. Third seed Williams, 31, pulled out of an exhibition tournament in Thai
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Ferrer deals Spain new Davis Cup blow

Ferrer deals Spain new Davis Cup blow

Spain's 2013 Davis Cup hopes, already hit by Rafael Nadal's injury-hit absence, were dealt another blow on Saturday when world number five David Ferrer said he would skip the opening tie of the season against Canada.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Aussie team will be fine without retiring Hussey

Aussie team will be fine without retiring Hussey

Retiring Michael Hussey said on Sunday there is quality and quantity to replace him despite becoming the second experienced batsman to quit Australian cricket's middle order ahead of a critical 12 months. Hussey's announcement on Saturday that he will ret
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Mancini in ref rage after Nasri red card

Mancini in ref rage after Nasri red card

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims his team are being victimised by officials after Samir Nasri was sent off for a head-butt in the champions' 4-3 win at Norwich.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Venus Williams leads US to victory over S Africa

Venus Williams leads US to victory over S Africa

American Venus Williams gave her comeback hopes a boost with a win at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Sunday. Williams beat the 60th-ranked Chanelle Scheepers in three sets to help the United States post a 2-1 win over South Africa in their Group B tie at the
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Nadal faces new year battle to rescue career

Nadal faces new year battle to rescue career

Rafael Nadal heads into 2013 with his career in freefall and needing to summon up the no-surrender spirit that steered him to 11 Grand Slam titles, the world number one spot and $50 million in prize money.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Walcott treble as seven-up Arsenal sink Newcastle

Walcott treble as seven-up Arsenal sink Newcastle

Theo Walcott sent a message to Arsene Wenger as the Arsenal forward hit a hat-trick in his side's stunning 7-3 demolition of Newcastle on Saturday. Walcott, out of contract at the end of the season, faces an uncertain future in north London after Arsenal
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Taiwan's Chinatrust in talks to buy Tokyo bank

Taiwan's Chinatrust in talks to buy Tokyo bank

Taiwan's Chinatrust Commercial Bank is in talks to take over a regional Japanese bank in what would be the first such foreign acquisition, a report said Sunday. The major Taiwanese bank has already told the shareholders of Tokyo Star Bank that it wants to
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Opel to cut production by over 10 percent in 2013

Opel to cut production by over 10 percent in 2013

Carmaker Opel, the European unit of General Motors, is planning to cut production by more than 10 percent in 2013 in light of the weak European car market, a German magazine reported on Sunday. Loss-making Opel is planning to produce just 845,000 cars in
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Opel to cut production by over 10 percent in 2013

Opel to cut production by over 10 percent in 2013

Carmaker Opel, the European unit of General Motors, is planning to cut production by more than 10 percent in 2013 in light of the weak European car market, a German magazine reported on Sunday. Loss-making Opel is planning to produce just 845,000 cars in
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Stung Bankia investors look to courts for justice

Stung Bankia investors look to courts for justice

Spanish savers and pensioners who have seen their money wiped out by investing in state-rescued lender Bankia are likely to seek redress in court rather than wait for any official inquiry, which looks increasingly unlikely.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Egypt offers banks $75 million at maiden foreign currency auction

Egypt offers banks $75 million at maiden foreign currency auction

Egypt's central bank introduced a new currency regime on Sunday to conserve its foreign reserves, which it said had reached a critical level, a move bankers and analysts say may represent a controlled shift towards a free float.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
South Korean watchdog fines 7 steelmakers for price-fixing

South Korean watchdog fines 7 steelmakers for price-fixing

South Korea's POSCO, its affiliate POSCO Coated & Color Steel Co Ltd, Hyundai Hysco Co Ltd and four other steel makers have been fined a combined 291.7 billion won ($273.5 million) for fixing prices for years in three product categories, the state anti-tr
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Germany to avoid recession in 2013: Dieter

Germany to avoid recession in 2013: Dieter

Germany will avoid recession in 2013 and achieve growth rates similar to 2012, Dieter Hundt, leader of Germany's employer association, said in an interview with Reuters. "I'm expecting that we won't experience recession in Germany next year and the econom
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Britain heading in right direction: Cameron

Britain heading in right direction: Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday Britain was heading in the right direction on all its major issues and could look forward to 2013 with realism and optimism. In a New Year video message, Cameron said the country had made progress on cutting its
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bolivia nationalises Spanish-owned electrical utilities

Bolivia nationalises Spanish-owned electrical utilities

Bolivia nationalised electric utilities owned by Spain's Iberdrola Saturday, sending police and troops to enforce the latest expropriation ordered by the populist leader of South America's poorest nation. President Evo Morales announced a decree targeting
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
UAE's Tabreed to issue convertible bonds in recap plan

UAE's Tabreed to issue convertible bonds in recap plan

District cooling firm Tabreed has agreed to issue 1.13 billion dirhams ($308 million) in convertible bonds to Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala on December 31, the firm said on Sunday, as part of a recapitalisation plan agreed last year.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
UAE's Tabreed to issue convertible bonds in recap plan

UAE's Tabreed to issue convertible bonds in recap plan

District cooling firm Tabreed has agreed to issue 1.13 billion dirhams ($308 million) in convertible bonds to Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala on December 31, the firm said on Sunday, as part of a recapitalisation plan agreed last year.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
India's PC Jeweller shares gain in debut after $111m IPO

India's PC Jeweller shares gain in debut after $111m IPO

Shares of India's PC Jeweller Ltd rose as much as 14.6 percent in its stock market debut on Thursday after the company raised 6.1 billion rupees ($111.20 million) in an initial public offering as investors bet on strong demand for jewellery sales.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
India's PC Jeweller shares gain in debut after $111m IPO

India's PC Jeweller shares gain in debut after $111m IPO

Shares of India's PC Jeweller Ltd rose as much as 14.6 percent in its stock market debut on Thursday after the company raised 6.1 billion rupees ($111.20 million) in an initial public offering as investors bet on strong demand for jewellery sales.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Blackstone's SeaWorld files for $100 million IPO

Blackstone's SeaWorld files for $100 million IPO

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, controlled by Blackstone Group LP, on Thursday filed with the US regulators to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering of its common shares. The company, which is best known perhaps for its performing kille
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Central East Europe currencies slip

Central East Europe currencies slip

Central European currencies and stocks were a touch lower on Friday as US lawmakers sought to avoid an end of year fiscal crunch, while Romania's leu and stocks remained close to seven-month highs due to increased political stability. Stock markets in cen
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Japan's yen offensive may give Toyota edge over Hyundai

Japan's yen offensive may give Toyota edge over Hyundai

When Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda visited northern Japan in July last year and announced a $24 million engine plant expansion, some analysts saw it as evidence of a flawed strategy that put patriotism above profitability.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
South African stocks climb down

South African stocks climb down

South African stocks on Friday backed slightly off record peaks scaled in the previous session as world shares wilted on growing jitters over US political talks to avert a "fiscal cliff" of drastic spending cuts and tax hikes.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bharti Infratel falls in debut after biggest India IPO in two years

Bharti Infratel falls in debut after biggest India IPO in two years

Bharti Infratel Ltd, backed by billionaire Sunil Mittal, dived as much as 12.7 percent in its trading debut after raising about $760 million in India's biggest IPO in two years, weighed down by a cautious outlook for mobile tower operators.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Japanese shares up 4.5 percent in last week of 2012

Japanese shares up 4.5 percent in last week of 2012

Japanese shares rose more than four percent in the past week, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 index finishing at its highest level in 2012, as Japan's new government vows to turn around the economy. For the week to December 28, the Nikkei rose 4.58 percent,
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Indian bonds steady

Indian bonds steady

India's benchmark bond yields ended little changed on Friday ahead of the release of the amount to be borrowed via treasury bills which would help determine how the government plans to finance its extra borrowing.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Indian bonds steady

Indian bonds steady

India's benchmark bond yields ended little changed on Friday ahead of the release of the amount to be borrowed via treasury bills which would help determine how the government plans to finance its extra borrowing.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Middleast-Markets: Egypt's stock advances, shrugs off currency fears

Middleast-Markets: Egypt's stock advances, shrugs off currency fears

Egypt's stock market held up well on Sunday despite a weak currency, as foreign investors continued to buy shares - a sign that a devaluation of Egypt's pound, which looks increasingly likely, might not be a disaster for financial markets.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Philippine storm death toll rises to 20

Philippine storm death toll rises to 20

The death toll from a tropical storm that hit the central Philippines on Christmas Day has risen to 20, with more than 20,000 others left homeless, the government said Sunday. More drowning victims as well as the body of an elderly man crushed by a fallen
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
15 Christians killed in Nigeria

15 Christians killed in Nigeria

Suspected extremists have killed 15 Christians by slitting their throats in an attack on a village in Nigeria's volatile north-east, residents and a relief source said Sunday. The gruesome violence was the latest to be blamed on extremist group Boko Haram
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Israel must complete peace deal with Abbas: Peres

Israel must complete peace deal with Abbas: Peres

President Shimon Peres on Sunday urged Israel to resume peace talks with the Palestinians, saying their president Mahmud Abbas was a willing partner with whom an agreement could be reached.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Germany close to arms deal with Saudia Arabia

Germany close to arms deal with Saudia Arabia

The German government is close to completing a 100 million-euro arms deal with Saudi Arabia to sell 30 armoured vehicles, and Berlin's national security council has already signalled its backing, Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Sunday.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
CAR president says ready to share power with rebels

CAR president says ready to share power with rebels

Central African Republic's embattled President Francois Bozize said on Sunday he was ready to share power with the leaders of a rebellion that has swept aside government defences to within striking distance of the capital.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Suspect detained in New York train death of Indian immigrant

Suspect detained in New York train death of Indian immigrant

New York police have detained a woman suspected of shoving a 46-year-old Indian immigrant into a moving subway train where he was crushed to death, media reports said Saturday. The woman apparently made statements to police that implicated her in the atta
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Bangkok cabbie returns bag full of cash worth $100,000

Bangkok cabbie returns bag full of cash worth $100,000

A Bangkok taxi driver on Sunday returned a bag with 3 million baht (100,000 dollars) in cash to the Brink's security company, news reports said. Pongsin Jirakulthavornpatthe said he ran over the cash early Sunday and alerted an army-run radio station to h
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Chinese cities to relax school entry for rural migrants

Chinese cities to relax school entry for rural migrants

Three populous Chinese regions plan to relax restrictions on the children of workers from rural areas trying to enter university-track high schools, China National Radio reported on Sunday, in an apparent response to protests over discriminatory practices
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Thousands flee floods as cyclone batters Solomon Islands

Thousands flee floods as cyclone batters Solomon Islands

Thousands of people were forced to flee rapidly rising rivers in the Solomon Islands, officials said Sunday as Cyclone Freda intensified into a "destructive" force storm and headed towards New Caledonia.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Obama touts Hagel, says no decision on defence secretary job

Obama touts Hagel, says no decision on defence secretary job

President Barack Obama offered strong support for former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel as the potential next US defense secretary but said in remarks aired on Sunday that he had not yet decided on a nominee for the Pentagon post.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Body of India rape victim cremated in New Delhi

Body of India rape victim cremated in New Delhi

The body of a woman, whose gang rape provoked protests and rare national debate about violence against women in India, arrived back in New Delhi on Sunday and was cremated at a private ceremony. Scuffles broke out in central Delhi between police and prote
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Engineers urged to work for making country stronger, prosperous

Engineers urged to work for making country stronger, prosperous

Engineers are virtually builders of the country and they should play their vital role in overcoming the prevalent crisis and pave the way for a strong, stable and prosperous Pakistan. They should also dispel negative propaganda while serving within the co
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Agriculture products from India will destroy rural economy: BGA

Agriculture products from India will destroy rural economy: BGA

Import of heavily subsidised agriculture products from India will destroy Pakistan's agriculture sector and ruin rural economy, Choudhry Hamid Malhi President, Basmati Growers Association and CEO, Livestock Farmers and Breeders Association said here on Su
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Government takes measures to resolve problems of masses: Kaira

Government takes measures to resolve problems of masses: Kaira

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday said that the Pakistan People's Party led government has taken several measures to resolve the problems of people at their doorstep. Addressing a gathering at Nedala village, Kaira said
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Cold, dry weather forecast

Cold, dry weather forecast

The Meteorological department has forecast mainly cold and dry weather in most parts of the country for Monday. However, light rain/snowfall over the hills is expected in Hazara division and adjoining areas during the next 24 hours.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Hectic efforts being made to resolve energy issue: Dr Firdous

Hectic efforts being made to resolve energy issue: Dr Firdous

Federal Minister for National Regulations and Services Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday said that resolving of energy issue was top on government agenda because government wants to ensure productive across the country.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Kausar urges need for elimination of terrorism

Kausar urges need for elimination of terrorism

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor Barrister Masud Kausar urged the need for elimination of terrorism from the country. This was stated by him during a meeting with Governor Punjab Makhdoom Ahmad Mehmood in Lahore on Sunday. Both sides discussed matters relating
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Security arrangements for Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) reviewed

Security arrangements for Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) reviewed

Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, Senator Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa while reviewing security arrangements for Chehlum Imam Hussain (RA), said that no laxity in security arrangements will be tolerated at any cost and all concerning departments
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Demonstration against killing of 19 pilgrims

Demonstration against killing of 19 pilgrims

Local Shiites and activists of Tehrik-i-Insaf, Mutahidda Shehri Mahaz organised two demonstrations here on Sunday to condemn the killing of 19 Shiite Muslim pilgrims to Iran killed in Mastung on Sunday. More than 100 people attended each demonstration. Th
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
LGH having a new medical college

LGH having a new medical college

Chief Minister and Punjab Health Department have given the best gift of the year to the Lahore General Hospital having established a new medical college, the Ameerud Din Medical College.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
MQM Punjab workers ready to join Qadri's long march

MQM Punjab workers ready to join Qadri's long march

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Punjab workers are ready to join the 14th January long march from Lahore to Islamabad announced by the founder Tehrik-e- Minhaj-ul-Quran International to press for electoral reforms, In charge of MQM Lahore Zone Malik Wa
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Metro bus project in final stage of completion: chief minister Punjab

Metro bus project in final stage of completion: chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that metro bus project is in the final stages of completion and modern and comfortable metro buses will soon be operational for the benefit of the masses. He said that this splendid project of public service i
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Altaf congratulates cricket team

Altaf congratulates cricket team

The leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain congratulated the Pakistani Cricket Team on its victory in One Day International (ODI) match against India. In a statement on Sunday, he said that the players worked hard and played with a team sp
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
President and Prime Minister felicitate cricket team

President and Prime Minister felicitate cricket team

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf have congratulated the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on winning first One Day International against India in Chennai. The President, in his message of greetings
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Naveed, Khurshid condole Bashir Bilour's death

Naveed, Khurshid condole Bashir Bilour's death

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khurshid Shah and Federal Minister for Defence, Syed Naveed Qamar on Sunday afternoon visited Bilour House where they condoled with the Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmed Bilour and Senator Ilyas Ahmed B
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
IGP Sindh for strict security arrangements on eve of Chehlum

IGP Sindh for strict security arrangements on eve of Chehlum

The law enforcing agencies will ensure foolproof security arrangements through concentrated efforts for protection of the mourners in processions and Majalis which will be organised on the eve of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), in the city.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Extra lighting needs to be checked to save electricity

Extra lighting needs to be checked to save electricity

At a time when country is facing acute power shortage, extra lighting at commercial plazas, hotels and fuel stations goes unchecked, thus aggravating the problem. The loadshedding has already affected life of common man which is somehow unavoidable due to
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Informal literacy centres to be set up in Sindh: Pir Mazhar

Informal literacy centres to be set up in Sindh: Pir Mazhar

Senior Provincial Minister for Education and Literacy Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq has directed the Secretary Education Sindh to establish informal literacy centres for those children who do not go to school for certain reasons. This he said while talking to the chi
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
KP governor condemns killing of Levy jawans

KP governor condemns killing of Levy jawans

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has strongly condemned the killing of levy jawans who were kidnapped from Frontier Region, Peshawar the other day and said that the elements involved in the heinous crime will be brought to justice.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Demand for coal, firewood increase due to low gas pressure

Demand for coal, firewood increase due to low gas pressure

The demand for coal and firewood has increased in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad as domestic consumers and 'Tandoor' owners have started using these as an alternate source. As the winter season starts the gas pressure create hurdles for peopl
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Donors give $2.37 billion to Pakistan this year

Donors give $2.37 billion to Pakistan this year

Pakistan has received $2.37 billion from multilateral and bilateral donors during the calendar year 2012. Data obtained by this correspondent showed that the country received $826.1 million from multilateral donors while $1.6 billion was received from bil
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
11th meeting of vice chancellors committee today

11th meeting of vice chancellors committee today

The 11th meeting of Vice Chancellors Committee will be held on Monday (today) at a local hotel to discuss the issues and challenges being faced by the public sector universities. The meeting will be headed by the Chairman of the VCs Committee and Vice Cha
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Two schools blown up in Bara

Two schools blown up in Bara

Extremist elements blew up two government schools with explosive material in tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency on Sunday. According to government sources, the extremists blew up two primary schools in Aaka Khel; however, no loss of life was reported. A total o
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
NH&MP foils smuggling bid

NH&MP foils smuggling bid

The National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) foiled a attempt to smuggle huge quantity of narcotics including over 5 kilogram chars from Peshawar to Punjab on Islamabad-Peshawar motorway (M-1) near Burhan interchange on Sunday.
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Youths on warpath: hundreds call for arresting Shazaib's killers

Youths on warpath: hundreds call for arresting Shazaib's killers

Hundreds of young men gathered outside the local press club to protest against the brutal murder of a young man named Shazaib by some influential people three days ago when he tried to stop them from molesting his sister. Father of the deceased DSP Aurang
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Gilani's advice to Qadri

Gilani's advice to Qadri

Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has welcomed Tahir-ul-Qadri in politics and advised him to get registered his party. There was no justification for a deadline and launching a long march because we were strictly adhering to the Constitution and ca
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Ashura blast accused arrested in Dera Ismail Khan

Ashura blast accused arrested in Dera Ismail Khan

Police have arrested an accused involved in Ashura blast in Dera Ismail Khan. Police have also recovered explosive material from village Diwala on the information gathered from accused during investigation. The explosive material was buried under ground i
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Zardari to visit India: Indian media

Zardari to visit India: Indian media

Indian media claimed on Sunday that President Asif Zardari would visit Kolkata to witness Pakistan-India One Day International (ODI) match, on January 3. The Indian media said that the President's visit would be a part of cricket diplomacy to improve bila
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister directs to send C-130 for evacuating Mastung victims

Prime Minister directs to send C-130 for evacuating Mastung victims

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has condemned the terrorist attack on 'Zaaireen' near Mastung early this morning which resulted in the loss of innocent lives. The Prime Minister prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and gr
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Farm mechanisation plan initiated in Punjab

Farm mechanisation plan initiated in Punjab

Punjab government introduced "Farm mechanisation" plan aimed at tracking agriculture sector on production lines in the Province. Sources in Agriculture Department told Business Recorder on Sunday that under the plan the government is making adequat
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
Services of Brigadier Zafar Iqbal remembered

Services of Brigadier Zafar Iqbal remembered

Brigadier Zafar Iqbal (retd) safeguarded Pakistan against conspiracies as a patriotic soldier of the country. He never compromised on the national interest and followed the principles. These thoughts were shared in a condolence reference in memory of Quai
Published 31 Dec, 2012 12:00am
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