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Print - 2013-03-11
KP prosecutors complain of deficient evidence

KP prosecutors complain of deficient evidence

Prosecutors of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have complained of receiving cases of anti-terrorism with deficient evidence, which results into acquittal of accused. It was observed at a meeting of the prosecutors attached to the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Khyb
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Riaz offers to rebuild Joseph Colony homes

Riaz offers to rebuild Joseph Colony homes

Real estate tycoon, Malik Riaz said on Sunday that if given permission by the Punjab government he is ready to construct homes which were ransacked and burnt by an angry mob in the Joseph Colony area of Badami Bagh.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
'Drunken row' sparked anti-Christian riot

'Drunken row' sparked anti-Christian riot

A drunken row between two friends was the trigger for blasphemy allegations that prompted a mob of angry Muslim protesters to burn more than 100 Christian homes, police and witnesses said. More than 3,000 people rampaged through Joseph Colony, a Christian
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Toxic sweets claim life of one child

Toxic sweets claim life of one child

A child died while 21 others including women and children are in critical condition after eating poisonous sweets in a suburban village of Ghotki. The incident took place in village Sharif Mehar where one Habibullah invited his co-villagers to share his h
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Three killed as roof of house caves in

Three killed as roof of house caves in

At least three people including two children died Sunday when the roof of a house collapsed in North Nazimabad area in the limits of Taimoria police station. As per details, the roof of a house in slum area of Block-L, North Nazimabad caved in, as a resul
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Import of industrial raw material Increase in WHT criticised

Import of industrial raw material Increase in WHT criticised

Business community has opposed the decision of substantial raise in withholding tax on import of industrial raw material from 1 percent to 5 percent without taking the business community into confidence and realising the trade imbalance of the country.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Condemning Badami Bagh arson: MQM rallies in support of Christians

Condemning Badami Bagh arson: MQM rallies in support of Christians

Activists of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Sunday staged a protest demonstration against Badami Bagh incident outside Karachi Press Club, demanding resignation of the Punjab government over its failure to protect the Christian community in the provinc
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
JPMC invites abstracts for Golden Jubilee Symposium

JPMC invites abstracts for Golden Jubilee Symposium

Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has invited medical researchers to despatch abstracts of their research work for its Golden Jubilee Medical Symposium, scheduled to be held from April 15 to 21. Chairperson Scientific Committee of the symposium P
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Two Panjgur men among five dead in Karachi

Two Panjgur men among five dead in Karachi

At least five persons were killed in incidents of violence in the city on Sunday, police and rescue sources said. Two men identified as Mohammed Kashif, 25, and Umerdaraz, 28, were killed in a firing incident in the Marble area of Islamia Colony No1 in Or
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Customs seizes antiques worth millions of dollars

Customs seizes antiques worth millions of dollars

Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-FBR (DG I&I) made a historic seizure of antiques of Gnadhara civilisation worth millions of dollars in the international market.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Yasin Malik detained at Airport

Yasin Malik detained at Airport

Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik was on Sunday detained at Occupied Srinagar Airport soon after his arrival from Delhi and "escorted to his home" here. Police said that Yasin Malik, who returned from Pakistan after over seven-week stay
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
66 bids received for 50 oil & gas exploration blocks

66 bids received for 50 oil & gas exploration blocks

The government has received 66 applications for 50 blocks out of 58 offered for open and transparent competitive bidding in response to 'Invitation to Bid' published in the leading newspapers.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Supreme Court takes action in LNG import contract case

Supreme Court takes action in LNG import contract case

The Supreme Court on Sunday issued notices to Secretaries of Ministry of Petroleum, Finance and Economic Affairs, managing director of Pakistan Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Pepra), Chairman of SSGC over the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) contract, an
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Faltering PSEs pushing country to bankruptcy

Faltering PSEs pushing country to bankruptcy

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Sunday said mounting losses in the politically managed Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) are pushing country towards bankruptcy. Living on hefty bailout packages, not a single PSE has contributed anything but sheer disap
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PTI manifesto to be unveiled on March 23: Imran

PTI manifesto to be unveiled on March 23: Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Sunday said that the party's manifesto would be unveiled on March 23 at the Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore. Addressing a rally here, he said, "The manifesto will explain how the PTI will build a new Pakistan."
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan rights on all known resources be acknowledged: Achakzai

Balochistan rights on all known resources be acknowledged: Achakzai

A delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by President, Zafar Bakhtawari had a meeting with Mahmood Khan Achakzai, a Baloch leader and chairman of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party for discussing the current challenges faced by Pak
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
ECP holds voters' awareness workshop

ECP holds voters' awareness workshop

The Election Commission of Pakistan arranged a voter's awareness consultation workshop for various celebrities from sports, media and entertainment industry here on Sunday. The Additional Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan Afzal Khan presided over
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
KP government increases S&IT budget by 200 percent

KP government increases S&IT budget by 200 percent

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Government increased the budget of Science and Information Technology (S&IT) by 200 percent besides launching new projects in last five years with an objective to promote this important sector in the province.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Election to be held on time despite conspiracies: Bilour

Election to be held on time despite conspiracies: Bilour

Railway Minister Ghulam Ahmad Bilour said that some elements are trying to sabotage the fast approaching general elections due to their personal gains and despite a series of conspiracies the elections would be held on scheduled time.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Tribal students seek further amendments to FCR

Tribal students seek further amendments to FCR

Participants of a workshop have called for further amendments to Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) in letter and in spirit, formation of Fata Council and representation of women, provision of free education, abolition of drone attacks and curtailment of t
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Federal Cabinet has reportedly approved a consolidated outlay of Rs 5.36 trillion for the next fiscal year, envisaging an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 3.522 trillion and fiscal deficit of Rs 1.620 trillion, sources in the Finance Ministry sai
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Federal Cabinet has reportedly approved a consolidated outlay of Rs 5.36 trillion for the next fiscal year, envisaging an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 3.522 trillion and fiscal deficit of Rs 1.620 trillion, sources in the Finance Ministry sai
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Budget 2013-14: Rs 5.36 trillion consolidated outlay approved

Federal Cabinet has reportedly approved a consolidated outlay of Rs 5.36 trillion for the next fiscal year, envisaging an ambitious revenue collection target of Rs 3.522 trillion and fiscal deficit of Rs 1.620 trillion, sources in the Finance Ministry sai
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karzai criticises US, exposing tension

Karzai criticises US, exposing tension

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday ratcheted up his criticism of Washington during a visit of the US defence secretary, underscoring tension between allies struggling to stabilise the country ahead of a Nato troop withdrawal.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Karzai criticises US, exposing tension

Karzai criticises US, exposing tension

Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday ratcheted up his criticism of Washington during a visit of the US defence secretary, underscoring tension between allies struggling to stabilise the country ahead of a Nato troop withdrawal.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

The futures spreads decreased by 173 basis points during the outgoing week ended March 8, 2013 to 5.93 percent. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 1.2 percent to 22.62 million shar
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

The futures spreads decreased by 173 basis points during the outgoing week ended March 8, 2013 to 5.93 percent. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 1.2 percent to 22.62 million shar
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

The futures spreads decreased by 173 basis points during the outgoing week ended March 8, 2013 to 5.93 percent. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 1.2 percent to 22.62 million shar
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

Futures spreads down by 173 basis points

The futures spreads decreased by 173 basis points during the outgoing week ended March 8, 2013 to 5.93 percent. However, trading activities on the futures counter witnessed upward trend and average daily volumes surged by 1.2 percent to 22.62 million shar
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bearish trend Continues

Bearish trend Continues

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed a bearish trend during the last week ended on March 8, 2013 due to worrisome security situation in the city and investors'' profit-taking attitude. Overall the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 221 points to close bel
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bearish trend Continues

Bearish trend Continues

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed a bearish trend during the last week ended on March 8, 2013 due to worrisome security situation in the city and investors' profit-taking attitude. Overall the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 221 points to close belo
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bearish trend Continues

Bearish trend Continues

The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) witnessed a bearish trend during the last week ended on March 8, 2013 due to worrisome security situation in the city and investors' profit-taking attitude. Overall the benchmark KSE-100 index lost 221 points to close belo
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Financial assistance to affected people enhanced

Financial assistance to affected people enhanced

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has announced to enhance the financial assistance from Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 5,00,000 for each affected Christian family of Badami Bagh incident whereas Punjab government will bear all expenses of repair of houses
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Financial assistance to affected people enhanced

Financial assistance to affected people enhanced

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has announced to enhance the financial assistance from Rs 2,00,000 to Rs 5,00,000 for each affected Christian family of Badami Bagh incident whereas Punjab government will bear all expenses of repair of houses
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
CJP takes suo motu notice

CJP takes suo motu notice

The Supreme Court on Sunday sought a detailed report from Punjab's top legal officer and police chief on the events of March 9 in which 178 houses were burnt in a predominantly Christian locality in the Badami Bagh area in Lahore. The massive arson attack
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
CJP takes suo motu notice

CJP takes suo motu notice

The Supreme Court on Sunday sought a detailed report from Punjab's top legal officer and police chief on the events of March 9 in which 178 houses were burnt in a predominantly Christian locality in the Badami Bagh area in Lahore. The massive arson attack
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Christians protest

Christians protest

Christians demonstrated in cities across country on Sunday to protest after a mob torched more than 100 Christian homes following allegations of blasphemy. More than 3,000 people rampaged through Joseph Colony, a Christian area of Lahore, on Saturday afte
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Christians protest

Christians protest

Christians demonstrated in cities across country on Sunday to protest after a mob torched more than 100 Christian homes following allegations of blasphemy. More than 3,000 people rampaged through Joseph Colony, a Christian area of Lahore, on Saturday afte
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar has discovered a small offshore field containing about 2.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, the country''s first gas find since 1971, its energy minister said on Sunday. The discovery was made at the 4-North offshore block near Qatar''s mas
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar has discovered a small offshore field containing about 2.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, the country's first gas find since 1971, its energy minister said on Sunday. The discovery was made at the 4-North offshore block near Qatar's massi
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar makes first new gas find in over 40 years

Qatar has discovered a small offshore field containing about 2.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, the country's first gas find since 1971, its energy minister said on Sunday. The discovery was made at the 4-North offshore block near Qatar's massi
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

The presidents of Iran and Pakistan are set to inaugurate a gas pipeline project between the two countries on Monday (today), Iranian state media reported. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, along with several of
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

The presidents of Iran and Pakistan are set to inaugurate a gas pipeline project between the two countries on Monday (today), Iranian state media reported. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, along with several of
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

IP gas pipeline: Zardari, Ahmadinejad to kick off project today

The presidents of Iran and Pakistan are set to inaugurate a gas pipeline project between the two countries on Monday (today), Iranian state media reported. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, along with several of
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar falls

THE RUPEE: dollar falls

The rupee managed to recover sharply against the dollar on the currency market during the week ended on March 9. On the interbank, the rupee posted fresh gain of 34 paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 97.80 and it also picked up 35 paisa for selling
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar falls

THE RUPEE: dollar falls

The rupee managed to recover sharply against the dollar on the currency market during the week ended on March 9. On the interbank, the rupee posted fresh gain of 34 paisa versus the dollar for buying at Rs 97.80 and it also picked up 35 paisa for selling
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

The Commerce Ministry is reportedly trying to take customs tariff determination powers from Federal Board of Revenue to give it to National Tariff Commission (NTC), sources close to Secretary Commerce told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

The Commerce Ministry is reportedly trying to take customs tariff determination powers from Federal Board of Revenue to give it to National Tariff Commission (NTC), sources close to Secretary Commerce told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

Customs tariff determination: MoC trying to give powers to NTC

The Commerce Ministry is reportedly trying to take customs tariff determination powers from Federal Board of Revenue to give it to National Tariff Commission (NTC), sources close to Secretary Commerce told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is all set to release Rs1.27 billion to the private sector on pending claims allegedly against unverified and scanned documents, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is all set to release Rs1.27 billion to the private sector on pending claims allegedly against unverified and scanned documents, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

TDAP set to pay Rs 1.27 billion against unverified documents

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is all set to release Rs1.27 billion to the private sector on pending claims allegedly against unverified and scanned documents, sources told Business Recorder.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Two killed in drone strike

Two killed in drone strike

Two people were killed in a drone strike in North Waziristan, along the Afghan border, an intelligence official said Sunday. "A drone fired two missiles into a motorbike, killing both riders," the official told dpa on condition of anonymity.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Two killed in drone strike

Two killed in drone strike

Two people were killed in a drone strike in North Waziristan, along the Afghan border, an intelligence official said Sunday. "A drone fired two missiles into a motorbike, killing both riders," the official told dpa on condition of anonymity.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

Aligned with its aggressive exploration programme to optimise production and reserves replenishment of hydrocarbons, the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) won provisional grant of 11 strategically-fit exploration blocks offered in the latest bidding round
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

Aligned with its aggressive exploration programme to optimise production and reserves replenishment of hydrocarbons, the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) won provisional grant of 11 strategically-fit exploration blocks offered in the latest bidding round
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

PPL clinches 11 exploration blocks

Aligned with its aggressive exploration programme to optimise production and reserves replenishment of hydrocarbons, the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) won provisional grant of 11 strategically-fit exploration blocks offered in the latest bidding round
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Compensation at the world''s biggest banks rose last year, with 35 of them spending a combined 10 billion euros ($13.1 billion) more on staff than in 2011, figures compiled by Reuters show.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Compensation at the world's biggest banks rose last year, with 35 of them spending a combined 10 billion euros ($13.1 billion) more on staff than in 2011, figures compiled by Reuters show.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Bank compensation up in 2012 despite cutback efforts

Compensation at the world's biggest banks rose last year, with 35 of them spending a combined 10 billion euros ($13.1 billion) more on staff than in 2011, figures compiled by Reuters show.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Suu Kyi reappointed as Myanmar opposition leader

Suu Kyi reappointed as Myanmar opposition leader

Aung San Suu Kyi was re-elected as Myanmar opposition leader Sunday at a landmark congress that stopped short of sweeping changes in its ageing top ranks ahead of key elections in 2015.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Suu Kyi reappointed as Myanmar opposition leader

Suu Kyi reappointed as Myanmar opposition leader

Aung San Suu Kyi was re-elected as Myanmar opposition leader Sunday at a landmark congress that stopped short of sweeping changes in its ageing top ranks ahead of key elections in 2015.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14

Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14

Venezuelan political parties begin registering candidates Sunday for a snap election on April 14, setting the stage for a bruising campaign to succeed the late president Hugo Chavez.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14

Venezuela sets first post-Chavez election for April 14

Venezuelan political parties begin registering candidates Sunday for a snap election on April 14, setting the stage for a bruising campaign to succeed the late president Hugo Chavez.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Clarification by MoP

Clarification by MoP

The Ministry of Water and Power has invalidated the report published in Business Recorder titled "Ghazi Barotha triggered February 23 blackout: report" on March 9, 2013, in which the findings of the enquiry committee regarding total system collapse
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Clarification by MoP

Clarification by MoP

The Ministry of Water and Power has invalidated the report published in Business Recorder titled "Ghazi Barotha triggered February 23 blackout: report" on March 9, 2013, in which the findings of the enquiry committee regarding total system collapse
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Clarification by MoP

Clarification by MoP

The Ministry of Water and Power has invalidated the report published in Business Recorder titled "Ghazi Barotha triggered February 23 blackout: report" on March 9, 2013, in which the findings of the enquiry committee regarding total system collapse
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Success in Indo-Pak talks a time-taking affair: Salman

Success in Indo-Pak talks a time-taking affair: Salman

Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said that success in bilateral issues of Pakistan and India is a time-taking affair. Addressing a ceremony as chief guest at the Raising Day celebrations of paramilitary CISF in Ghaziabad, India, Khursh
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Success in Indo-Pak talks a time-taking affair: Salman

Success in Indo-Pak talks a time-taking affair: Salman

Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said that success in bilateral issues of Pakistan and India is a time-taking affair. Addressing a ceremony as chief guest at the Raising Day celebrations of paramilitary CISF in Ghaziabad, India, Khursh
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (March 10, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (March 11, 2013).

Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (March 04 - March 08 2013).

Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
CEE currencies to dip, then recover within year

CEE currencies to dip, then recover within year

Monetary policy easing may well weigh on central European currencies in coming months, but they should bounce back within a year as exports to western Europe pick up, a Reuters poll showed.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Volatility in cotton prices set to continue

Volatility in cotton prices set to continue

COTTON: Trading activity on the cotton market remained upbeat once again as the official spot rate climbed up another notch, hitting Rs 6,700 at the end of the week. An appreciation of more than Rs 200 during the week saw Phutti prices go up as high as Rs
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Child killed in bomb blast

Child killed in bomb blast

A child was killed in a bomb blast in Kohga Khail area of Tehsil LandiKotal of Khyber Agency on Sunday afternoon, confirmed the political administration, Khyber Agency. According to detail, an explosive material planted at the entrance of local mosque wen
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Migration dream over for young Ahmed Sohail

Migration dream over for young Ahmed Sohail

Ahmed Sohail is bewildered and angry. After eight years studying at the French government's expense, he was deported to Pakistan, one of tens of thousands of Pakistanis ordered to leave the EU last year.
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raise awareness to fight the silent killer: Regional GM, Nova Nordisk

Raise awareness to fight the silent killer: Regional GM, Nova Nordisk

Thomas Rask Nielsen is the General Manager for the Near East Rising Markets Region for Nova Nordisk. In a recent interview with BR Research, Nielsen stressed the need to raise awareness in Pakistan regarding diabetes, also called "the silent killer".
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Raise awareness to fight the silent killer: Regional GM, Nova Nordisk

Raise awareness to fight the silent killer: Regional GM, Nova Nordisk

Thomas Rask Nielsen is the General Manager for the Near East Rising Markets Region for Nova Nordisk. In a recent interview with BR Research, Nielsen stressed the need to raise awareness in Pakistan regarding diabetes, also called "the silent killer".
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Rerun of the 'nightmare'? - II

Rerun of the 'nightmare'? - II

Pakistan is being wilfully and deliberately destroyed. The national economy is in tatters. The governance is in shambles. The writ of the state is non-existent. Corruption rules supreme. Lawlessness has engulfed the entire nation. Terrorism, insurgencies,
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
Afghan violence mars visit of new US defence secretary

Afghan violence mars visit of new US defence secretary

Speaking to troops in Afghanistan on Friday, new US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned, "Even as we move into more of a support role, this remains a dangerous and difficult mission." The Taliban proved him right on Saturday, when at least 18 people were
Published 11 Mar, 2013 12:00am
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