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Print - 2013-02-10
Anti-graft bodies being used as political weapons: Bokhari

Anti-graft bodies being used as political weapons: Bokhari

Institutions combating corruption are being used as political weapons, Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Fasih Bokhari said on Saturday. Talking to media persons at a local hotel here, Bokhari said that Pakistani society was heading tow
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: Falls further

THE RUPEE: Falls further

Falling trend was seen on the open market on Saturday as the rupee fell modestly versus the dollar and also dropped sharply against the euro in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee shed five paisa in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 09, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 09, 2013) and the forecast for Sunday (February 10, 2013).

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month.(January 2 to 31, 2013)

Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a three-judge bench to take up a constitutional petition of Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. He has sought court's directions for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

CJP-led bench to hear Qadri's petition from tomorrow

The Supreme Court on Saturday constituted a three-judge bench to take up a constitutional petition of Minhajul Quran International (MQI) chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. He has sought court's directions for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat Ullah, former Federal Minister for Safron, has been appointed as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat named Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor

Engineer Shaukat Ullah, former Federal Minister for Safron, has been appointed as Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

The ten-party anti-PPP grouping on Saturday formally announced forming an electoral alliance in Sindh. Representatives of Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), National Peoples Party (NPP), Jamiat
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

PML-N, JUI-F, JI, nationalists, others forge alliance in Sindh

The ten-party anti-PPP grouping on Saturday formally announced forming an electoral alliance in Sindh. Representatives of Pakistan Muslim League -Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), National Peoples Party (NPP), Jamiat
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Assad reshuffles cabinet

Assad reshuffles cabinet

President Bashar al-Assad reshuffled his cabinet Saturday as regime warplanes raided rebel areas in a bid to end the stalemate in Syria's deadly civil war and hopes for a political solution appeared to founder. Syria is in the depths of an unprecedented e
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Assad reshuffles cabinet

Assad reshuffles cabinet

President Bashar al-Assad reshuffled his cabinet Saturday as regime warplanes raided rebel areas in a bid to end the stalemate in Syria's deadly civil war and hopes for a political solution appeared to founder. Syria is in the depths of an unprecedented e
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Relentless government borrowing likely

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Relentless government borrowing likely

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Relentless government borrowing likely

Relentless government borrowing likely

The State Bank of Pakistan projects substantial borrowings from the banking system by the government to meet its budgetary needs between now and end June since it sees no signs of external financing which has been zero thus far, compared to the budgeted a
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

The White House said on Friday that government spending cuts due to take effect March 1 would have harsh consequences for ordinary Americans and the US economy, seeking to turn up pressure on Congress to come up with a plan to avoid what Washington calls
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

White House warns of damaging 'sequestration' spending cuts

The White House said on Friday that government spending cuts due to take effect March 1 would have harsh consequences for ordinary Americans and the US economy, seeking to turn up pressure on Congress to come up with a plan to avoid what Washington calls
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

The Pentagon will have to cut the size of US military forces for the second time in as many years if across-the-board spending reductions of $470 billion over 10 years take effect March 1, the top US military officer said on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

Tight budget may force Pentagon to cut forces: Dempsey

The Pentagon will have to cut the size of US military forces for the second time in as many years if across-the-board spending reductions of $470 billion over 10 years take effect March 1, the top US military officer said on Saturday.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has said the party's Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is in Qatar as he is invited to the US-Taliban talks. Various reports say the United States was holding talks with the Taliban to persuade the militant grou
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Fazl invited to US-Taliban talks: Hafiz

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F leader Hafiz Hussain Ahmed has said the party's Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is in Qatar as he is invited to the US-Taliban talks. Various reports say the United States was holding talks with the Taliban to persuade the militant grou
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Major powers are ready to respond if Iran comes to February 26 nuclear talks prepared to discuss "real substance" and address questions about its nuclear programme, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. The powers - Britain, China, France, Germ
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Big powers set to respond if Iran addresses nuclear concerns: Kerry

Major powers are ready to respond if Iran comes to February 26 nuclear talks prepared to discuss "real substance" and address questions about its nuclear programme, US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. The powers - Britain, China, France, Germ
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri freedom fighter allegedly involved in deadly attack on Indian parliament in 2001, was executed on Saturday morning after his final mercy plea was rejected by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. The execution triggered protests on bot
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Guru hanged, curfew imposed on IHK

Afzal Guru, a Kashmiri freedom fighter allegedly involved in deadly attack on Indian parliament in 2001, was executed on Saturday morning after his final mercy plea was rejected by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee. The execution triggered protests on bot
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Exports to US under GSP down drastically

Pakistan exports to the United States under the cover of General System of Preferences (GSP) have declined to $130.686 million in 2011 from $169.474 million in 2009, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide 'orders' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applican
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

ADRC 'orders': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide 'orders' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applican
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
ADRC ''orders'': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

ADRC ''orders'': FBR yet to implement orders of FTO

The Federal Board of Revenue has yet to implement the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle to provide ''orders'' passed by the FBR on the recommendations of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees (ADRCs) to the applic
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who arrived here Saturday on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, was warmly received at the Heathrow airport. Accompanied by first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf, the Premier is on his first official visit to the
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Raja arrives on a five-day official visit to UK

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, who arrived here Saturday on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, was warmly received at the Heathrow airport. Accompanied by first lady Nusrat Pervez Ashraf, the Premier is on his first official visit to the
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
USAID-funded programme: research scholars submit proposals

USAID-funded programme: research scholars submit proposals

Research scholars have presented their proposals for Second Research Competitive Grants Conference Program here on Saturday to Pakistan Strategy Support Programme funded by the USAID. The research proposals mainly encompassed vibrant markets and improved
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Wheat cultivated on much less land: PAF

Wheat cultivated on much less land: PAF

Wheat has been cultivated on 0.7 million acres less land against the target of above 10 million acres land this year in Punjab. These views were expressed by Pakistan Agri Forum (PAF) Chairman Muhammad Ibrahim Mughal while talking to APP on Saturday. He f
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Governor gives go-ahead for UET, Kohat Campus

Governor gives go-ahead for UET, Kohat Campus

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has given go- ahead for establishment of the Kohat Campus of Peshawar-based University of Engineering and Technology at Sheikhan in Kohat on Saturday and acquisition of 1.000 kanal land, for which, he s
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Two injured during protests in IHK

Two injured during protests in IHK

In occupied Kashmir, at least two people have been injured in the protests in Sopore and Baramulla on Saturday against the hanging of Indian Parliament attack convict Muhammad Afzal Guru. Curfew has been imposed across occupied valley after Afzal Guru was
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Azad Kashmir ST refund claims: systemic objections FBR allows overruling

Azad Kashmir ST refund claims: systemic objections FBR allows overruling

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) allowed overruling of objections raised by the system in sales tax refund claims where suppliers are registered with Azad Kashmir and manual verification is done by tax authorities in the same region. Sources said on Sat
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Another injured of Orakzai blast succumbs to injuries

Another injured of Orakzai blast succumbs to injuries

Another injured of Orakzai Agency bomb explosion expired in Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) rising the death toll of the incident to 13 while out of the total injured shifted to the hospital have been discharged. Hashim 25, son of Roghan Shah, a resident of T
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Decision on gas supply to Punjab unacceptable'

'Decision on gas supply to Punjab unacceptable'

The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) on Saturday said decision of the government to provide natural gas to CNG outlets for two days a week is unworkable and unacceptable. CNG closure for 22 days a month would not provide any relief to masses deprived
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
India committed grave blunder: Yasin Malik

India committed grave blunder: Yasin Malik

Afzal Guru's execution is akin to murdering the law and the Constitution of India, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Yasin Malik said on Saturday. Malik, who was accompanied by some local members of the JKLF, is on a hunger strike
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Guru's hanging: Kashmiri Jihadis vow revenge

Guru's hanging: Kashmiri Jihadis vow revenge

Ameer of Tehrik-ul-Mujahiddin, an organisation of freedom fighters in Occupied Kashmir, Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman expressing grave resentment over hanging of Afzal Guru on Saturday said that Congress martyred Afzal Guru just to get the votes of extremist Hi
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Hoti supports present ECP composition

Hoti supports present ECP composition

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Amir Haider Khan Hoti said on Saturday that the demand for reconstitution of Election Commission was bid to delay elections in the country. He stressed that there was no need to create any controversy against the formati
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
IHC judges: government urged to file petition

IHC judges: government urged to file petition

Pakistan Bar Council on Saturday recommended to the federal government to file an independent petition in the Supreme Court with a plea for the constitution of a larger bench in order to what he said avoid future controversies over judges' seniority in th
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
At least six killed in Peshawar

At least six killed in Peshawar

At least six people were killed and another one left injured in two separate incidents occurred here on Saturday. According to police sources, the first incident was occurred on Sher Shah Suri Road near Governor House, Peshawar, when unknown armed persons
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Elections to be held on time: Naek

Elections to be held on time: Naek

Senator and minister for Law and Justice Farooq H. Naek on Saturday said elections would be held on time, despite Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri's petition for reconstitution of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities have informed the government that they cannot open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in line with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Law Minister Farooq Naek said on Saturday, according to India's PTI news agency.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities cannot open cases against Zardari: Naek

Swiss authorities have informed the government that they cannot open graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in line with an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Law Minister Farooq Naek said on Saturday, according to India's PTI news agency.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Import of Indian: vegetables hits tunnel farming across country

Import of Indian: vegetables hits tunnel farming across country

Import of Indian vegetables is having a marked impact on tunnel farming business across the country. According to stakeholders, tunnel farming which had made appreciable progress and gained some popularity in the last few years, appears to have not only l
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Certificates awarding ceremony held at BBSUL

Certificates awarding ceremony held at BBSUL

The award ceremony of certificates and diplomas for short courses at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari (BBSUL) was held at the BBSUL auditorium here on Saturday. Successful candidates were distributed certificates for short courses and diplomas nam
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
NBP applauded for wining Corporate Ambassador award

NBP applauded for wining Corporate Ambassador award

People from different walks of life applauded NBP for its role in different sectors of like as community development, disaster relief, women emancipation, infrastructure development, environment, water purification and sanitation, special children, sports
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Vegetable prices decrease

Vegetable prices decrease

Vegetable prices have registered a fall in the past few days. So this reduction in prices has allowed some relief to the common man. The retailers attributed the drop in prices to better supply of vegetables from upcountry. Prices of almost all vegetable
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Hoti urges political parties to find out solution to terrorism

Hoti urges political parties to find out solution to terrorism

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that terrorism is not the problem of only ANP, but a national issue and political parties and including religio-political parties should sit together to search out solution to it. Talking
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
PPP will opt for seat adjustment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Saifullah Khan

PPP will opt for seat adjustment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Saifullah Khan

The Pakistan People Party's provincial president, Anwar Saifullah Khan has once again reaffirmed the resolve that his party would not enter into electoral-alliance with any political party in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, however, seat-to-seat adjustment at dif
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Not a single penny paid for huge by-catch!

Not a single penny paid for huge by-catch!

A boat skipper who recently pulled a dead whale shark to the dock from deep sea realised his mistake after the harbour authorities refused him to pay for his huge by-catch. The cost of the dead carcass may range between Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000, officials
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Quetta blast kills one

Quetta blast kills one

A powerful explosion rocked Kuchlak on Saturday afternoon, a Quetta suburb, killing one person and injuring at least three others. According to police, explosive device planted in a car burst at a stones throw from the Kuchlak Police Station.
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
'Khanz' holds exhibition

'Khanz' holds exhibition

Easy Breezy Chic recently kicked-off its very first exhibition in Karachi at "Prince Jewellers" with immense success. The crowd turnout at the event bore proof to this fact. Irene Johnson, the event organiser, put it in her own words, "The turnout was jus
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Lawyers stage sit-in against colleague's killing

Lawyers stage sit-in against colleague's killing

Lawyers on Saturday staged a sit-in to protest against the killing of a senior lawyer, M M Tariq, who was shot dead the other day in the city. Lawyers of the Sindh High Court, City Court and Malir Court also boycotted court proceedings. Unknown persons ha
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
President visits Data Darbar

President visits Data Darbar

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Data Darbar along with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday. President had arrived Lahore a day earlier, meeting political leadership of the PPP in connection with upcoming general elections. He is also expected to call on
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

At least 14 people died and five were still missing after a ferry carrying 50 people collided with a sand barge and sank on Bangladesh's giant Meghna River on Friday, officials said on Saturday. "Rescuers found 12 bodies inside the salvaged ferry, while t
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

Bangladesh ferry sinking kills 14

At least 14 people died and five were still missing after a ferry carrying 50 people collided with a sand barge and sank on Bangladesh's giant Meghna River on Friday, officials said on Saturday. "Rescuers found 12 bodies inside the salvaged ferry, while t
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

A court in Egypt on Saturday ordered that video-sharing website YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting a highly blasphemous film that triggered deadly outrage across the Muslim world last year. The court ruled the authorities must take measures to blo
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

Egypt court orders YouTube block over anti-Islam film

A court in Egypt on Saturday ordered that video-sharing website YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting a highly blasphemous film that triggered deadly outrage across the Muslim world last year. The court ruled the authorities must take measures to blo
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Malik Riaz, son granted bail

Malik Riaz, son granted bail

An accountability court on Saturday granted bail to real estate tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain and his son Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, chief executive officer of Bahria Town, in a land scam case. The court also accepted NAB's request for hearing to withdraw referenc
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Malik Riaz, son granted bail

Malik Riaz, son granted bail

An accountability court on Saturday granted bail to real estate tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain and his son Ahmed Ali Riaz Malik, chief executive officer of Bahria Town, in a land scam case. The court also accepted NAB's request for hearing to withdraw referenc
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
President visits Data Darbar

President visits Data Darbar

President Asif Ali Zardari visited Data Darbar along with Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday. President had arrived Lahore a day earlier, meeting political leadership of the PPP in connection with upcoming general elections. He is also expected to call on
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Royal Dutch Shell upended the oil world on Friday, unilaterally rewriting the rules of the market that sets the basis of billions of dollars of oil world-wide, risking a liquidity-sapping confrontation with other actors. In a notice published on its websi
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Shell's shock move jumpstarts oil benchmark reform debate

Royal Dutch Shell upended the oil world on Friday, unilaterally rewriting the rules of the market that sets the basis of billions of dollars of oil world-wide, risking a liquidity-sapping confrontation with other actors. In a notice published on its websi
Published 10 Feb, 2013 12:00am
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