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Print - 2013-05-06
Merkel's FDP allies come out fighting, still need votes

Merkel's FDP allies come out fighting, still need votes

Angela Merkel's Free Democrat (FDP) coalition allies finally got into their stride at a weekend congress, mauling the opposition instead of each other and holding up Germans' prosperity compared to European peers as a reason to keep them in power.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Nato toll rises to 8 on day of Afghan attacks

Nato toll rises to 8 on day of Afghan attacks

A total of eight Nato soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday - the bloodiest day this year for international forces - the coalition said, as a further death was announced. In a statement issued on Sunday, the German army confirmed that one of its
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Four dead as Bangladesh Islamists protest for blasphemy law

Four dead as Bangladesh Islamists protest for blasphemy law

Hundreds of thousands of hard-line Islamists demanding a new blasphemy law on Sunday blocked highways and fought running battles with police, leaving four people dead and hundreds injured in the Bangladeshi capital. Chanting "Allahu Akbar!" ("God is great
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Tanzanian church blast kills one, wounds 57

Tanzanian church blast kills one, wounds 57

A suspected bomb attack on a new Catholic church in the northern Tanzanian town of Arusha killed at least one person and wounded dozens of others on Sunday, police said. The Vatican's ambassador to Tanzania, Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Padilla, was at
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Bangladesh building owner faces murder complaint over collapse

Bangladesh building owner faces murder complaint over collapse

The wife of a Bangladeshi garment worker who was killed when a building collapsed filed a murder complaint against the building's owner on Sunday as the death toll from the country's worst industrial disaster climbed to 622.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
LHC benches at Faisalabad: sub-committee to evaluate proposal

LHC benches at Faisalabad: sub-committee to evaluate proposal

According to a communiqué issued by Registrar Lahore High Court Sardar Ahmad Naeem, a sub-committee consisting of Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan has been constituted to consider and report on t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
No compromise on fair polls, law and order: IG Punjab

No compromise on fair polls, law and order: IG Punjab

Inspector General of Police Punjab Aftab Sultan on Sunday once again categorically declared that come what may "No compromise on holding fair, free and transparent general election in the province and law and order".
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Pending sales tax refunds irk textile exporters

Pending sales tax refunds irk textile exporters

Asghar Ali, Chairman and Muhammad Asif, Vice Chairman of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) said that huge amounts of value-added textile exporters are stuck up in sales tax, local taxes drawbacks, customs rebate, and federal excise duty refund
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Gas loadshedding in hot season beyond comprehension: APTPMA

Gas loadshedding in hot season beyond comprehension: APTPMA

Due to increase of gas demand in winter season, its load shedding is somehow sensible, but in hot season, its load shedding for value-added, export-oriented and labour-intensive textile processing industry for up to four days in a week is not understandab
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
World Asthma Day on May 6

World Asthma Day on May 6

World Asthma day will be observed on 7th May across the world including Pakistan to raise awareness of asthma and improve asthma care throughout the world. World Asthma Day takes place each year on the first Tuesday in May. Organised by the Global Initiat
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Rotten fruits being sold in Sunday bazaars

Rotten fruits being sold in Sunday bazaars

Several stallholders in Sunday Bazaar's sell unhygienic fruits and vegetables due to the negligence of concerned department. People usually rush to the Sunday Bazaars due to less rates of commodities as compared to the other markets but some vendors were
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
'Pakistan needs to review Pak-India trade pact'

'Pakistan needs to review Pak-India trade pact'

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harvest Tradings Ahmed Jawad has said that to boost the trade with the neighbouring country the government needed to review the Pak-India trade agreement. Talking to INP here on Sunday, Ahmed Jawad said that there was no othe
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
PWWB invites applications for marriage grants

PWWB invites applications for marriage grants

The Punjab Workers Welfare Board (PWWB) has sought applications from the employees registered with the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) or the Social Security Department for marriage grants of their daughters.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
MCCI sets up sub-committee to facilitate young entrepreneurs

MCCI sets up sub-committee to facilitate young entrepreneurs

Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has constituted a nine-member sub-committee with its convenor Mian Bakhtawar Tanvir Sheikh on youth affairs to facilitate the young entrepreneurs. Other members are: Ms Sidra Bakhtawar Sheikh, Nauman Ahmad Kh
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day on May 8

World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day on May 8

World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day will be celebrated on May 08 this year. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration of the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day is celebr
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
CDA campaign moves to Sector I-9 today

CDA campaign moves to Sector I-9 today

The Clean and Green Campaign of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) will be moved to Sector I-9 today (Monday) after accomplishing the tasks pertaining to different formations of authority in sectors I-10, G-10, G-11 and G-9. Chairman CDA, Syed Tahir
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Investigators to face dismissal for defective probe

Investigators to face dismissal for defective probe

Police investigators will face dismissal from service, reversion to lower rank and even booked for conducting investigation in careless manners. Additional Inspector General Police (Investigation) Punjab, Muhammad Usman Khattak, told APP here Sunday that
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Punjab chief minister meets foreign journalists

Punjab chief minister meets foreign journalists

In order to hold free and fair elections, a modern election monitoring system has been placed. This was stated by Punjab Chief Minister Najam Sethi here on Sunday during a meeting with foreign journalists. He said that citizens and journalists had been gi
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Imran pledges to resolve Fata problems through Reconciliation

Imran pledges to resolve Fata problems through Reconciliation

Chairman, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, Sunday pledged the resolution of the problems facing the tribal people of Fata through reconciliation. In a telephonic address to a public meeting held in connection with the election campaign of PTI can
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Poll code violators: hotline 8070 activated for registering complaints

Poll code violators: hotline 8070 activated for registering complaints

In a bid to hold the forthcoming general elections in free, fair, transparent and peaceful manner, the Punjab government has set up a hotline-8070 to receive complaints against violation of the code of conduct and take prompt action against the violators.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Devotees asked to vote for independent candidate

Devotees asked to vote for independent candidate

Pir Meher Ali Shah has asked his devotees and writers community to campaign for the success of prominent scholar and Independent Candidate from NA-49 Dr Ghazanfar Mehdi. Pir Ghulam Nizam Uddin Jami Sajjada Nashin, Hazrat Pir Meher Ali Shah, Golra Sharif h
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
PPP to win polls on basis of performance: Gilani

PPP to win polls on basis of performance: Gilani

Pakistan Peoples Party senior leader Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday claimed that PPP would win the next general elections on the basis of its performance. Talking to APP, he said that the PPP had its roots in the masses because of its leaders' commitme
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
PML-N, JI also beingtargeted: Minister

PML-N, JI also beingtargeted: Minister

Federal Interior Minister Malik Habib Khan has said that not only the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) but the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) are also being targeted by the terrorists. Talking to media at Karachi airport on Su
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
PPP fast shedding credibility in Lyari

PPP fast shedding credibility in Lyari

Ahead of May 11 polls, Lyari's streets and roads are eerily silent, as only right-wing political groups are taking out rallies and staging corners meetings to mobilise electoral support. Lyari in the past used to give a much different look ahead of electi
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
PTI poster surfaces in Rajouri

PTI poster surfaces in Rajouri

The Police in Indian Held Kashmir seized a balloon from a border village in Rajouri which had poster of Pakistan's political party Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Sources said that a local spotted a balloon outside his residence in village Berangoa of Kalakote tehsil a
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Son shoots mother over domestic dispute

Son shoots mother over domestic dispute

A man gunned down his mother and aunt and injured three others over domestic dispute here on Sunday. According to the details, accused Iftikhar, hailing from Makhozai, tehsil Pouran of district Shangla, was in differences with his family over domestic iss
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Security doubled around foreign convicts' cells

Security doubled around foreign convicts' cells

After the killing of confirmed condemned Indian convict Sarabjit Singh and assault on Pakistani convict Sanaullah in India, the security in and around all cells of foreign convicts, especially Indian civil convicts has been doubled across the Punjab provi
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Call to vote for honest, competent candidates

Call to vote for honest, competent candidates

Secretary General, Jamaat-i-Islami, Liaqat Baloch, a candidate from NA 126, impressed upon the masses to change their outlook for the restoration of peace and normalcy in the country and reject the corrupt and self-seeking politicians responsible for all
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
If voted to power: PTI to increase education budget by five times: Imran

If voted to power: PTI to increase education budget by five times: Imran

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has announced that if voted to power, his party would increase education budget by five times. The PTI will transform Pakistan into a self-sufficient country by salvaging it from alms and debts ending load sh
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Strong government key to overcoming all challenges: Nawaz

Strong government key to overcoming all challenges: Nawaz

The country needs a strong government with a clear majority and not a coalition to deal with challenges of terrorism and economic crisis, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday. He predicted a 'revolution' in the wake of Ma
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
69,875 polling stations to be set up all over country

69,875 polling stations to be set up all over country

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that 69,875 polling stations would be set up across the country for the general elections and printing of 150 million ballot papers have been completed. Secretary ECP Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan told media persons
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
69,875 polling stations to be set up all over country

69,875 polling stations to be set up all over country

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that 69,875 polling stations would be set up across the country for the general elections and printing of 150 million ballot papers have been completed. Secretary ECP Ishtiaq Ahmed Khan told media persons
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on a budget proposal to change the highest tax brackets for salaried taxpayers in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that FBR is analysing a proposal t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on a budget proposal to change the highest tax brackets for salaried taxpayers in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that FBR is analysing a proposal t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

Tax brackets being revised: FBR set to squeeze top earners

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is actively working on a budget proposal to change the highest tax brackets for salaried taxpayers in the upcoming budget (2013-14). Sources told Business Recorder here on Sunday that FBR is analysing a proposal t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
90,000 'fake' ballot papers seized

90,000 'fake' ballot papers seized

Police claimed to have recovered 90,000 'fake'ballot papers from a vehicle in Chakdara area of Lower Dir district on Sunday. DIG Malakand range Obaidullah Khan told a private TV channel that the police team had recovered and confiscated the National Assem
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
90,000 'fake' ballot papers seized

90,000 'fake' ballot papers seized

Police claimed to have recovered 90,000 'fake'ballot papers from a vehicle in Chakdara area of Lower Dir district on Sunday. DIG Malakand range Obaidullah Khan told a private TV channel that the police team had recovered and confiscated the National Assem
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Troops kill 16 militants in Tirah Valley

Troops kill 16 militants in Tirah Valley

Troops overran two militant hideouts and killed 16 insurgents after heavy overnight fighting at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in which two soldiers also died, the military said Sunday. The fighting took place in the wake of a fresh military push in
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Troops kill 16 militants in Tirah Valley

Troops kill 16 militants in Tirah Valley

Troops overran two militant hideouts and killed 16 insurgents after heavy overnight fighting at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in which two soldiers also died, the military said Sunday. The fighting took place in the wake of a fresh military push in
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Banks paint wider targets after early misses

Banks paint wider targets after early misses

It has taken banks years to rein in their optimism and start setting targets they have some chance of meeting, finally chastened by conspicuous failure in meeting the unrealistic expectations they touted. After the collapse of investment bank Lehman Broth
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Banks paint wider targets after early misses

Banks paint wider targets after early misses

It has taken banks years to rein in their optimism and start setting targets they have some chance of meeting, finally chastened by conspicuous failure in meeting the unrealistic expectations they touted. After the collapse of investment bank Lehman Broth
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Israeli jets devastate Syrian targets near Damascus

Israeli jets devastate Syrian targets near Damascus

Israeli jets devastated Syrian targets near Damascus on Sunday in a heavy overnight air raid that Western and Israeli officials called a new strike on Iranian missiles bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Israeli jets devastate Syrian targets near Damascus

Israeli jets devastate Syrian targets near Damascus

Israeli jets devastated Syrian targets near Damascus on Sunday in a heavy overnight air raid that Western and Israeli officials called a new strike on Iranian missiles bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Malaysian regime retains 56-year hold on power

Malaysian regime retains 56-year hold on power

Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year hold on power, the country's Election Commission said early Monday, but a bitter opposition leader Anwar Ibrahhim refused to concede defeat The commission said the ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front) c
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Malaysian regime retains 56-year hold on power

Malaysian regime retains 56-year hold on power

Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year hold on power, the country's Election Commission said early Monday, but a bitter opposition leader Anwar Ibrahhim refused to concede defeat The commission said the ruling Barisan Nasional (National Front) c
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Arshad Sharif joins Aaj TV as Director News

Arshad Sharif joins Aaj TV as Director News

Seasoned journalist and an-chor, Arshad Sharif, has joined Aaj TV as Director News to lead the channel's news team in special election transmission and beyond.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Arshad Sharif joins Aaj TV as Director News

Arshad Sharif joins Aaj TV as Director News

Seasoned journalist and an-chor, Arshad Sharif, has joined Aaj TV as Director News to lead the channel's news team in special election transmission and beyond.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Malik assures MQM of peace in Karachi

Malik assures MQM of peace in Karachi

Interior Minister Malik Habib has said that the government watches the Karachi situation carefully and will eliminate those who want to sabotage elections. Addressing a press conference along with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leadership at party's headq
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Malik assures MQM of peace in Karachi

Malik assures MQM of peace in Karachi

Interior Minister Malik Habib has said that the government watches the Karachi situation carefully and will eliminate those who want to sabotage elections. Addressing a press conference along with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leadership at party's headq
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
India, China withdraw troops from Himalayan face off

India, China withdraw troops from Himalayan face off

India and China simultaneously withdrew troops from camps a few meters apart in a Himalayan desert on Sunday, apparently ending a three-week stand-off on a freezing plateau where the border is disputed and the Asian giants fought a war 50 years ago.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Nawaz vows to initiate Kargil enquiry

Nawaz vows to initiate Kargil enquiry

Pakistan Muslim-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif on Sunday again vowed that if his party was elected to power, he would institute an inquiry against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and other top army men for their involvement in the Kargil incident
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Saudi allows schoolgirls to play sport

Saudi allows schoolgirls to play sport

Saudi Arabia has given girls at private schools the right to play sport, the education ministry said Sunday, in a step aimed at easing restrictions on women in the ultra-conservative kingdom. The ministry directive published in Saudi newspapers says that
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Two killed in election rally blast

Two killed in election rally blast

A roadside bomb exploded at an election rally in Sibi on Sunday killing two people, officials said as violence continued ahead of historic polls on Saturday. The remote controlled bomb went off when Sarfraz Dombki, an independent candidate for a provincia
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Two killed in election rally blast

Two killed in election rally blast

A roadside bomb exploded at an election rally in Sibi on Sunday killing two people, officials said as violence continued ahead of historic polls on Saturday. The remote controlled bomb went off when Sarfraz Dombki, an independent candidate for a provincia
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Launch today: E-Ticket by ECP

Launch today: E-Ticket by ECP

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is launching E-Ticket Service on Monday (today), which will enable the voters to get information about their polling stations and voting serial numbers by just sending an SMS to 8300. The service would be inaugurated
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Launch today: E-Ticket by ECP

Launch today: E-Ticket by ECP

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is launching E-Ticket Service on Monday (today), which will enable the voters to get information about their polling stations and voting serial numbers by just sending an SMS to 8300. The service would be inaugurated
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
US war on terror: Nawaz says Pakistan should reconsider support

US war on terror: Nawaz says Pakistan should reconsider support

Nawaz Sharif, seen as the front-runner in election race, said the country should reconsider its support for the US war on Islamist militancy and suggested that he was in favour of negotiations with the Taliban. Nawaz sharif, a conservative who is hoping t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
US war on terror: Nawaz says Pakistan should reconsider support

US war on terror: Nawaz says Pakistan should reconsider support

Nawaz Sharif, seen as the front-runner in election race, said the country should reconsider its support for the US war on Islamist militancy and suggested that he was in favour of negotiations with the Taliban. Nawaz sharif, a conservative who is hoping t
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

The future spreads decreased by 121 basis points during the outgoing week to 5.99 percent and the trading activities on the futures counter also witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 56.7 percent to 11.24 million shares. Simila
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

The future spreads decreased by 121 basis points during the outgoing week to 5.99 percent and the trading activities on the futures counter also witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 56.7 percent to 11.24 million shares. Simila
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

The future spreads decreased by 121 basis points during the outgoing week to 5.99 percent and the trading activities on the futures counter also witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 56.7 percent to 11.24 million shares. Simila
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

Futures spreads down by 121 basis points

The future spreads decreased by 121 basis points during the outgoing week to 5.99 percent and the trading activities on the futures counter also witnessed negative trend as average daily volumes remained low by 56.7 percent to 11.24 million shares. Simila
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

Led by a spate of better corporate results, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) bounced back and the KSE-100 share index hit highest-ever level of 18,917.71 against previous 18,631.21 points. It gained 286.50 points with average trading volumes also rising by 15
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

Led by a spate of better corporate results, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) bounced back and the KSE-100 share index hit highest-ever level of 18,917.71 against previous 18,631.21 points. It gained 286.50 points with average trading volumes also rising by 15
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Index attains fresh peak

Index attains fresh peak

Led by a spate of better corporate results, Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) bounced back and the KSE-100 share index hit highest-ever level of 18,917.71 against previous 18,631.21 points. It gained 286.50 points with average trading volumes also rising by 15
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest gain

THE RUPEE: modest gain

Stable trend was witnessed on the currency market during the week, ended on May 4. On the interbank market, the rupee picked up 21 paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 98.27 and it also gained 20 paisa for selling at Rs 98.30.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: modest gain

THE RUPEE: modest gain

Stable trend was witnessed on the currency market during the week, ended on May 4. On the interbank market, the rupee picked up 21 paisa against the dollar for buying at Rs 98.27 and it also gained 20 paisa for selling at Rs 98.30.
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
WTO set to pick new leader

WTO set to pick new leader

The World Trade Organisation is close to chosing its next leader in a final round pitting Brazil against Mexico, with the winner facing the tough task of restoring the clout of global commerce''s rule-setting body. Brazil''s WTO ambassador Roberto Azevedo
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
WTO set to pick new leader

WTO set to pick new leader

The World Trade Organisation is close to chosing its next leader in a final round pitting Brazil against Mexico, with the winner facing the tough task of restoring the clout of global commerce's rule-setting body. Brazil's WTO ambassador Roberto Azevedo a
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
WTO set to pick new leader

WTO set to pick new leader

The World Trade Organisation is close to chosing its next leader in a final round pitting Brazil against Mexico, with the winner facing the tough task of restoring the clout of global commerce's rule-setting body. Brazil's WTO ambassador Roberto Azevedo a
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

The rising fiscal deficit and shortfall in tax revenue resulted in over Rs one trillion expansion in domestic debt during the current fiscal year. Economists said that higher fiscal deficit, shortfall in tax revenue collection and unplanned subsidies are
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

The rising fiscal deficit and shortfall in tax revenue resulted in over Rs one trillion expansion in domestic debt during the current fiscal year. Economists said that higher fiscal deficit, shortfall in tax revenue collection and unplanned subsidies are
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

Domestic debt up by Rs 1.17 trillion

The rising fiscal deficit and shortfall in tax revenue resulted in over Rs one trillion expansion in domestic debt during the current fiscal year. Economists said that higher fiscal deficit, shortfall in tax revenue collection and unplanned subsidies are
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Election Outlook-IX: Power politics

Election Outlook-IX: Power politics

That electricity expansion always proves popular in the context of developing and least developed countries in particular is a strong reality that has found its best expression in a war-ravaged Afghanistan. According to a latest US Congressional research,
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Election Outlook-IX: Power politics

Election Outlook-IX: Power politics

That electricity expansion always proves popular in the context of developing and least developed countries in particular is a strong reality that has found its best expression in a war-ravaged Afghanistan. According to a latest US Congressional research,
Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Sunday (May 04, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (May 05, 2013).

Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
Your rupee last week

Your rupee last week

Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 29 to May 03 2013).

Published 06 May, 2013 12:00am
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