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Print - 2013-08-08
Japan says Fukushima leak worse than thought, government joins clean-up

Japan says Fukushima leak worse than thought, government joins clean-up

Highly radioactive water from Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant is pouring out at a rate of 300 tonnes a day, officials said on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered the government to step in and help in the clean-up. The revelation amoun
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Britain's Cameron warns Spanish Prime Minister over Gibraltar spat

Britain's Cameron warns Spanish Prime Minister over Gibraltar spat

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday warned his Spanish counterpart that the escalating tit-for-tat over border tensions in Gibraltar risked damaging relations between their countries. Cameron and Mariano Rajoy discussed ways to calm the situ
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Plane stuck in mud closes Thai airport

Plane stuck in mud closes Thai airport

An airplane that became wedged in mud after skidding off the runway during take-off in southern Thailand has forced the closure of the airport, authorities said Wednesday. The Boeing 737, operated by low cost Thai carrier Nok Air, veered onto soft ground
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bombs target Iraqi shoppers, killing more than 50

Bombs target Iraqi shoppers, killing more than 50

A series of car bombs targeting busy markets and shopping streets in and around Baghdad killed at least 51 people and wounded more than 100 on Tuesday, Iraqi medical and police sources said, part of a surge in violence in recent months. Insurgent attacks
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Developer makes Australia's biggest charity donation

Developer makes Australia's biggest charity donation

A wealthy property developer on Wednesday pledged Aus$50.1 million to the Queensland Institute of Medical Research in what is believed to be the largest single charitable donation by an Australian. The US $45 million gift from 78-year-old Clive Berghofer,
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Mugabe rejects West's criticism of his re-election

Mugabe rejects West's criticism of his re-election

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday defiantly rejected Western criticism of his disputed re-election and vowed to press ahead with nationalist economic policies transferring majority stakes in foreign-owned firms to blacks. In his first public
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Obama cancels meeting with Putin over Snowden decision

Obama cancels meeting with Putin over Snowden decision

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday abruptly cancelled a Moscow summit with President Vladimir Putin planned for next month in a retaliation for Russia's decision to grant asylum to fugitive US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. The cancellation mar
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Malaysia collars suspected Iranian passport forger

Malaysia collars suspected Iranian passport forger

Malaysian police said Wednesday they had arrested an Iranian described as an expert forger who allegedly supplied counterfeit passports to terrorists and human smugglers, including suspects in a failed bomb plot in Thailand. Seyed Ramin Miraziz Paknejad w
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US military satellite, paid for by Australia, ready for launch

US military satellite, paid for by Australia, ready for launch

An unmanned Delta 4 rocket was poised for launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday to put a communications satellite into orbit for the US military and its partners, including Australia, which paid for the spacecraft and launch services.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Syria war biggest threat to US security: CIA official

Syria war biggest threat to US security: CIA official

The war in Syria poses the greatest threat to US security because of the risk of the government falling and the country becoming a weapons-rich haven for al Qaeda, a CIA official says. CIA second-in-command Michael Morell gave the assessment in an intervi
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Syrian army kills 62 rebels east of Damascus

Syrian army kills 62 rebels east of Damascus

Sixty-two rebel fighters were killed in a Syrian army ambush at dawn on Wednesday near the town of Adra, east of Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a monitoring group opposed to President Bashar al-Assad, said. The state news agency SANA d
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Saudi Arabia offers Russia deal to scale back Assad support

Saudi Arabia offers Russia deal to scale back Assad support

Saudi Arabia has offered Russia economic incentives including a major arms deal and a pledge not to challenge Russian gas sales if Moscow scales back support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Middle East sources and Western diplomats said on Wednesday
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bahrain in talks over possible Eurofighter deal: BAE

Bahrain in talks over possible Eurofighter deal: BAE

British defence firm BAE Systems said the Gulf state of Bahrain was in talks about the possibility of buying an unspecified number of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. The Eurofighter combat jet is made by BAE Systems and Italian weapons maker Finmeccanic
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fire guts Kenya's main airport, chokes regional gateway

Fire guts Kenya's main airport, chokes regional gateway

A fire engulfed Kenya's main airport on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of international passenger flights and choking a vital travel gateway to east Africa. Authorities said they will on Thursday begin preparing the airport's domestic terminal, which e
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
ICE cotton ends up as dry Texas fields offset hefty Indian crops

ICE cotton ends up as dry Texas fields offset hefty Indian crops

US cotton futures finished moderately higher on Tuesday, holding to the middle of a seven-week range as support from dry Texas cotton fields amid healthy US demand was offset by pressure from hefty global crops. Many players held to the sidelines - Decemb
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shanghai copper flat

Shanghai copper flat

The most-traded November copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange finished flat at 50,070 yuan ($8,200) a tonne on Wednesday as traders cautiously looked to key economic data from China later this week for indications on the outlook for demand fro
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Copper steadies

Copper steadies

Copper steadied on Wednesday as the dollar fell, but gains were limited ahead of data from top metals consumer China and on concern about the winding down of US monetary stimulus measures. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange closed at $7,006 t
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Oil down for fourth day on rising North Sea output, Fed worries

Oil down for fourth day on rising North Sea output, Fed worries

Oil slid for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, driven lower by an expected increase in North Sea crude output next month and by worries about how soon the Federal Reserve will end its US economic stimulus. Fed officials hinted the US central bank ma
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Tokyo rubber futures drop

Tokyo rubber futures drop

Benchmark Tokyo rubber futures dropped in slim trade on Wednesday as the yen hit a six-week low against the dollar, pressurising prices for the soft commodity. The key rubber contract on the Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) for January delivery fell 1.4 p
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Soyabeans drop, new corn slips

Soyabeans drop, new corn slips

US soyabean futures fell on Tuesday to a more than one-year low, weighed down by favourable crop conditions and weather that point to a bumper harvest. Corn prices were mixed and US wheat rebounded modestly after the previous day's one-year low. "For summ
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Palm oil lower

Palm oil lower

Palm oil futures dropped to their lowest in more than a week on Wednesday on market talk that production growth in Malaysia was significantly higher last month, stoking concerns about a potential build up in stocks. Traders and analysts said a group of pl
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Cocoa jumps; Brazil boosts coffee

Cocoa jumps; Brazil boosts coffee

Cocoa futures hit multi-month highs on both sides of the Atlantic on Wednesday on worries about dry weather in West African growing countries and increased estimates for forward sales of the upcoming crop in Ivory Coast. Futures of arabica, the premium gr
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Gold tumbles in New York

Gold tumbles in New York

Gold fell to its lowest in nearly three weeks on Tuesday, losing 1.5 percent after encouraging US economic data showing the trade gap narrowed and more indications the Federal Reserve could withdraw its monetary stimulus as early as next month. Bullion's
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Gold down in Asia

Gold down in Asia

Gold was trading near three-week lows on Wednesday after strong US trade data and comments by a Federal Reserve official stoked fears the central bank could start tapering its stimulus from next month. The metal had fallen as much as 0.6 percent earlier i
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Gold cuts losses, still pressured by Fed concerns

Gold cuts losses, still pressured by Fed concerns

Gold partially recovered from a three-week low hit on Wednesday, but remained under pressure on prospect that the US Federal Reserve could start to rein in its stimulus programme as soon as next month. Bullion has lost around 25 percent of its value this
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US corn and soya ratings seen steady at 63 percent good/excellent

US corn and soya ratings seen steady at 63 percent good/excellent

Condition ratings for the corn and soyabean crops in the United States were expected to hold steady in a government report on Monday after another week of cool temperatures and some rain, analysts said. Ratings for both crops were seen at 63 percent good
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: wheat drops 1.5 percent

US MIDDAY: wheat drops 1.5 percent

US wheat futures sank on Wednesday to their lowest levels since June 2012 as overseas buyers turned to other countries to supply their import needs, traders said. Corn also fell, pressured by expectations for a bumper harvest this fall. Soybean contracts
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold rises

US MIDDAY: gold rises

Gold rose on Wednesday to snap a two-day losing streak, as the dollar fell on lingering uncertainty about the scope and timing of the Federal Reserve's eventual tapering of its bond-buying programme. After having earlier hit a three-week low, the metal st
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
NAB team to raid fake medical, dental colleges

NAB team to raid fake medical, dental colleges

Director General NAB Sindh Wajid Ali Khan has taken cognisance of mega scam of illegal registration and functioning of fake medical and dental colleges extorting millions of rupees annually from innocent students. A Surprise Visit Team (SVT) headed by Dir
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
UVAS, PYDS sign MoU

UVAS, PYDS sign MoU

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and the Participatory Youth Development Society (PYDS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate for the welfare of poor women of marginalized communities. The MoU was sig
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Security plan for Eid days finalised

Security plan for Eid days finalised

Security Plan across the Punjab on the eve of Eidul Fitr has been finalised in a high level meeting held under the chairmanship of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Khan Baig, at CPO, Lahore. All senior officers of CPO attended the meeting. It was decid
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Yamaha's case to be discussed at ECC meeting

Yamaha's case to be discussed at ECC meeting

The government will again take up the case of incentives to Japanese Company M/s Yamaha in the upcoming meeting of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC). The company intends to invest $150 million in Pakistan to manufacture motorcycles of 100 cc and above
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz condemns incident of terrorism in Lyari

Shahbaz condemns incident of terrorism in Lyari

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the incident of terrorism in Lyari, Karachi and expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of lives of innocent children and other human beings in the said incident. In a statement is
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Tanzeem-e-Islami condemns toppling of Morsi government

Tanzeem-e-Islami condemns toppling of Morsi government

Tanzeem-e-Islami (TI) on Wednesday blamed the US and Israel for toppling Egyptian President, Muhamed Morsi and condemned the role of Saudi Arabia and UAE for supporting the military coup. Dozens of TI Karachi workers staged a stationary protest against th
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
LCCI holidays

LCCI holidays

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) will remain closed from August 08 to 10 (Thursday to Saturday) on account of Eid-ul-Fitr. However, the LCCI offices would resume routine working on August 12 as usual, says a circular issued on Wednesday.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Ufone equips Lahore SOS village with a gymnasium

Ufone equips Lahore SOS village with a gymnasium

Ufone has chosen SOS village Lahore as the winner of its 'Ufone-Friends of the Environment' competition. This was announced in the event held on Wednesday at SOS Village Ferozepur Road, Lahore. The competition was launched in September last year to engage
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fayaz convicted, fined for impersonating

Fayaz convicted, fined for impersonating

Lahore High Court (LHC) here on Wednesday convicted Finance Director Punjab Beverage Company (Pvt) Limited Fayaz Hussain on contempt of court charges and awarded him 'till rising of the court' sentence along with a fine of Rs 1,00,000 after he admitted co
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Flood water inundates villages in Sialkot, Norowal, DG Khan, Rajanpur

Flood water inundates villages in Sialkot, Norowal, DG Khan, Rajanpur

The flood water in the districts of Sialkot and Narowal and hill torrents of D.G. Khan and Rajanpur have inundated more than 100 villages and destroyed standing crops over thousands of acres during past two days. Dozens of villages have been marooned in t
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Combined opposition?

Combined opposition?

It is interesting to note that the opposition in the National Assembly consists of government in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with right potential to hold the federal government hostage on many issues, including the working of National Economic Council a
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fertiliser the 'goldmine'

Fertiliser the 'goldmine'

Pakistan is an agricultural country with approximately 70 percent of its population living in the villages. The major source of their livelihood is agriculture. Agriculture employed 66 percent of the total workforce in 1950-51 but by 1999-2000, this figur
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Islamic banking nears its big breakthrough in Africa

Islamic banking nears its big breakthrough in Africa

Islamic banking has grown rapidly around the world but the industry remains in its infancy in Africa. However, that might be set to change. There was a noticeable buzz at an Islamic finance conference I attended recently in Nairobi. After years of slow de
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Cost of generation: Energy Policy - II

Cost of generation: Energy Policy - II

Reducing the cost of generation along with boosting sustainable energy supplies is to be the cornerstone of the new energy policies and initiative. The nemesis of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) gave us the gift of oil-fired e
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power tariff plan needs a rethink

Power tariff plan needs a rethink

As a part of new National Power Policy announced on Wednesday, the government has made more than a 50 percent increase in power tariff for industrial and commercial consumers from August 1 and for domestic consumers from October 1. There will be no change
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Rising tide of terrorism

Rising tide of terrorism

Of various considerations that weighed in with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to forego his party's right to form government in Balochistan and opt for a nationalist Dr Malik as chief minister the most compelling was the perception that this would help check
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Bomb kills budding football talent

Bomb kills budding football talent

Football mad Abdul Basit, 15, dreamt of becoming Pakistan's Lionel Messi but his ambitions died in a bomb attack that killed him and up to seven others at a four-a-side match in Lyari. It was the latest assault on sport in a country that has hosted no top
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Three bombs defused: big terrorism bid foiled in Bannu

Three bombs defused: big terrorism bid foiled in Bannu

Police on Wednesday foiled a big act of terrorism by defusing three bombs in Miryan area of Bannu. According to police sources, three bombs planted at different places in Miryan area of Bannu district were defused by the bomb disposal squad (BDS).
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power tariff increase: steel prices to go up by Rs 5,000 per ton

Power tariff increase: steel prices to go up by Rs 5,000 per ton

Steel consumers in Pakistan are going to feel the maximum heat of power tariff hike announced by the Government as steel prices would go up by Rs 5,000 per ton. Over 90 percent Pakistani steel melters and re-rollers are B3 category electricity consumers a
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
MTI to hold online trade workshop

MTI to hold online trade workshop

In many countries lots of people doing successful online trading and gain profit, but many traders lost their investment in online trading, because of their wrong strategies. In different countries online trading training provided by business institutes f
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Power tariff hike will affect poor people: LCCI

Power tariff hike will affect poor people: LCCI

"The enormous increase of 74 percent in the electricity tariff for commercial and industrial sector will directly affect the poor people of the country because of negative impact on the prices of consumer items" This was stated by the Members, Lasbela Cha
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Patrol officers on Motorways asked to be alert

Patrol officers on Motorways asked to be alert

The Inspector General, NH&MP Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema has directed to increase number of patrolling officers and briefings on the road to ensure more safe journey of commuters while keeping in view the huge traffic flow on the roads ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Increasing number of acute diarrhoea cases reported

Increasing number of acute diarrhoea cases reported

With the onset of the monsoon season in Pakistan, the independent medical humanitarian association, Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders (MSF) is seeing an increase in the number of cases of acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) in different areas in
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Police high-ups asked to ensure tight security on Eid

Police high-ups asked to ensure tight security on Eid

The Provincial Police Officer (PPO), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ihsan Ghani has directed the Police high ups to adopt foolproof security measures for maintenance of law and order during the last days of holy month of Ramazan and occasion of Eidul Fitr to prevent
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Study visas: UK official warns of unscrupulous agents

Study visas: UK official warns of unscrupulous agents

UK Regional Manager for Visas and Immigration, Mandy Ivemy on Wednesday warned the aspirant students of dishonest agents for getting study visas, urging the applicants to follow instructions available on the official website to avoid troubles. Giving brie
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PTCL facilitates its Vfone customers

PTCL facilitates its Vfone customers

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the largest ICT service provider in the country, is facilitating its Vfone customers this Eid by offering them free balance of Rs 2000. Customers can avail this offer by recharging their accounts with jus
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Former SECP Chairman condemns media 'campaign'

Former SECP Chairman condemns media 'campaign'

Former Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, (SECP) Muhammad Ali, has strongly denied the contents of a report about his non filing of wealth tax and non-disclosure of any investment. These reports seem to be a continuation of a planned
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Prgmea urges government to appoint commerce minister

Prgmea urges government to appoint commerce minister

The value-added textile sector has shown its sheer concern over the indifferent attitude by the government for not appointing Commerce Minister even after the government is near to complete its 100 days.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Increase in power tariff termed a blow to manufacturing sector

Increase in power tariff termed a blow to manufacturing sector

Dr Kaiser Bengali, a renowned economist, has termed the increase in electricity rates a death blow for the manufacturing sector with serious implications for exports and employment. Talking to Business Recorder, he said that there were expectations
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
3G licences: delays not the only problems

3G licences: delays not the only problems

A cash-strapped government has promised to sell 3G mobile telephone licences to raise revenue, match regional rivals and drive prosperity, but the process has been beset by delays. Even Afghanistan, Pakistan's far less developed western neighbour with a w
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Coast Guards apprehend 45 illegal Pakistani immigrants

Coast Guards apprehend 45 illegal Pakistani immigrants

During spot checking operation along border area and Gwadar city, Pakistan Coast Guards officials apprehended 45 Pakistani illegal immigrants on account of illegal border crossing. The individuals were proceeding to Iran without passport and other valid d
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Eid shopping gaining momentum in Karachi

Eid shopping gaining momentum in Karachi

The city's markets witnessed huge rush before Eid on Wednesday, though several shop owners reported sale picking up as Eid is drawing nearer. The roads around Tariq Road, Bhadrabad , Samama , Saima Mall , Hadery Market etc were gridlocked with traffic on
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
DC Hyderabad visits Liaquat Colony Nullah

DC Hyderabad visits Liaquat Colony Nullah

The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Jamal Mustafa Syed has expressed his displeasure over the worst condition of Liaquat Colony main Nullah, filled with garbage, waste material and establishment of cattle pens along with Nullah has not only chocked the
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Brazilian envoy stresses need for collaboration in defence production

Brazilian envoy stresses need for collaboration in defence production

Brazilian Ambassador Alfredo Leoni called on Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain here at Ministry of Defence Production on Wednesday. The ambassador congratulated the Federal Minister on winning the elections and acquiring the imp
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Two killed, 15 hurt in Mastung blast

Two killed, 15 hurt in Mastung blast

Two persons were killed and 15 others injured in an explosion near shopping centre of a local market here on Wednesday. Police have confirmed the blast, however, the nature of the blast was not yet to be ascertained. Several shops were also damaged in the
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
MQM rejects PPP-sponsored LB System

MQM rejects PPP-sponsored LB System

Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Wednesday rejected the new Sindh Local Bodies System, proposed by Pakistan People's Party (PPP). The MQM demanded the restoration of 2012's LB System in the province but ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP), the leading po
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Late night bombs target wine shops

Late night bombs target wine shops

Back-to-back four bomb blasts at four wine stores in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Defence areas late on Tuesday spread panic across the city. According to police, the first blast occurred at a wine shop in Khyaban-e-Muslim. Following the incident, rescuers and law
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Three killed in landmine blast

Three killed in landmine blast

At least three persons, including a minor girl, were killed in a landmine blast in Kashmore district of Sindh. Officials said the incident took place near Bakhshapur town of Kashmore district. The officials said a minor girl among three persons died in th
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
NA-I independent candidate highlights importance of Peshawar

NA-I independent candidate highlights importance of Peshawar

An independent candidate from NA-1 Peshawar Fayaz Ali Shah said provincial metropolis is deliberately ignored, vowed if he voted to power, would take practical steps for development and resolution of problems being faced by the inhabitants of Peshawar.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Ban on Youtube: LHC issues notice to minister again

Ban on Youtube: LHC issues notice to minister again

The Lahore High Court issued notice to minister for information technology and the secretary again in a petition challenging the ban imposed by the former government last year on the Youtube as they failed to appear before the court. On Tuesday, the court
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
PTI condemns Bolan massacre

PTI condemns Bolan massacre

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned bus attack in Bolan Quetta and expressed their concern over the security situation in Balochistan. PTI President Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry, General Secretary Dr Yasmeen Rashid and Secr
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fitrana fixed at Rs 100 per person this year

Fitrana fixed at Rs 100 per person this year

The maximum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr (Fitrana) has been fixed at Rs 100 per person this year which would be distributed to the poor and needy. Talking to this scribe Maulvi Kifayatullah said that Fitrana has been ascertained with the prices of wheat, dates
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
'PML-N determined to tackle crises'

'PML-N determined to tackle crises'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shahbaz Sharif said elimination of load shedding of gas and power is the top priority of PML-N government. Speaking at an Iftar reception, Hamza said agreements are being signed with Chinese companies to r
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
HRCP slams killing of labourers in Balochistan

HRCP slams killing of labourers in Balochistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) slammed the execution-style killing of 13 labourers in Balochistan, reportedly hailing from Punjab who was returning home to celebrate Eid. In a statement released on Wednesday, HRCP said: "HRCP is appalled b
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Jamaat-e-Islami condemns Bolan carnage

Jamaat-e-Islami condemns Bolan carnage

Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hassan and JI Secretary General, Liaqat Baloch, have strongly condemned the carnage in Bolan besides the killing of children due to firing and bomb blast in Karachi. In a joint statement here on Wednesday the
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Rangers remain at Sindh government's disposal

Rangers remain at Sindh government's disposal

Pakistan Rangers deployed in Karachi will remain at the disposal of Sindh provincial government as Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government has no plan to revisit this decision taken 25 years ago, it is learnt. At present, the administrative contro
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Punjab Assembly session on August 12

Punjab Assembly session on August 12

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar called session of Punjab Assembly on August12, 2013, (3:00pm). Notification in this regard has been issued by Assembly Secretariat. Speaker Rana Muhammad Iqbal will Chair the Session. The Session would deliberate o
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Lahore: Eid prayer timings

Lahore: Eid prayer timings

The following are the Eidul Fitr prayer timing in the provincial metropolis. 7:00 Masjid Shuhada, The Mall, Masjid Darussalam, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Masjid Siddiqia, DAV hostel, Masjid Sahaba Karam, Ravi Road, Ghazi Road Stop near General Hospital, Masjid Amna,
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Directions to Discos: LHC seeks details from ministry

Directions to Discos: LHC seeks details from ministry

The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday sought details from ministry of water and power by August 13 about directions issued to the private power supply companies on unscheduled load shedding. About transferring Muhammad Saleem f
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz grieved over demise of Noorani's sister

Shahbaz grieved over demise of Noorani's sister

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the demise of Dr Farida Ahmad Siddiqui, sister of the late Maulana Shah Ahmad Noorani, former Chief of Jamiat-e-Ulema Pakistan. In a condolence messag
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
ST extends support to PTI candidate in by-poll

ST extends support to PTI candidate in by-poll

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Central Leader and MNA Dr Arif Alvi met Sunni Tehrik's Chief Sarwat Aijaz Qadri, the previous day, along with PTI Candidate for NA-254 Naeem Sheikh. They discussed the forthcoming by-election of 22nd August. The Sunni Tehrik Chief
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Rescue 1122 finalises emergency arrangements for Eid

Rescue 1122 finalises emergency arrangements for Eid

The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) Emergency Ambulance, Rescue and Fire Services will remain on emergency alert during Eid holidays in all districts of Punjab to provide emergency medical cover to the citizens in case of any emergency. In this reg
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Appointment of governor: Law officer directed to assist court

Appointment of governor: Law officer directed to assist court

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed a law officer to assist the court on September 09 in a petition challenging appointment of former British national and parliamentarian Chaudhry Sarwar as Governor Punjab. Petitioner, Barrister, Javed Iqbal Jafre
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Thousands leave Lahore to celebrate Eid

Thousands leave Lahore to celebrate Eid

Amid the roaring business of transporters, millions of homebound people left provincial metropolis on Wednesday to celebrate the Eid holidays with their dear ones and friends at their native abode while the remaining thousands went to their destinations o
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Minister reviews post-rains dengue situation in Punjab

Minister reviews post-rains dengue situation in Punjab

As many as 20 confirmed dengue cases have been reported throughout the province during the last six months, while the provincial government has decided to continue vector surveillance and larvaeciding activities during Eid holidays. Due to the heavy rains
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
NH&MP launches 'Public Friendly Soft Policing Campaign'

NH&MP launches 'Public Friendly Soft Policing Campaign'

On the directions of Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police IG NH&MP N-5 Central zone launched special "Public Friendly Soft Policing Campaign" for two days under the supervision of DIG N-5 Central Mirza Shakil Ahmad
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Shahbaz forms committee on film industry

Shahbaz forms committee on film industry

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Wednesday constituted a 9-member committee for the survival of film industry. Azm-ul-Haq, Advisor to Chief Minister would be its chairman while Secretary Information & Culture would be Secretary. Shoai
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Agriculture forum rejects hike in electricity tariff

Agriculture forum rejects hike in electricity tariff

Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) strongly reacting to recent hike in electricity prices has advised the government to reduce its non-developmental expenditures by 30 percent instead of raising the tariff of power making life miserable for the industry and masses
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Traders jack up prices of Eid-specific items

Traders jack up prices of Eid-specific items

Traders have increased the prices of essential kitchen items as well as Eid-specific items such as clothes, shoes, hosiery, toys, etc, saying that the manufacturers and suppliers have increased the prices with the plea that the government has massively ra
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
KMC administrator reviews rain emergency measures

KMC administrator reviews rain emergency measures

In view of rain emergency in city, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has cancelled the Eid holidays of all officials of departments concerned. The officials are directed to remain in contact with their departments to cope with emergency situation.
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
Fertiliser manufacturers asked to file replies

Fertiliser manufacturers asked to file replies

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of loadshedding case and suo motu notice on approval of 450 CNG stations during the tenure of the last PPP-led coalition government. A two-member bench of the Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali and Justice Sheikh
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
DC briefed on achievements made through polio campaign

DC briefed on achievements made through polio campaign

Deputy Commissioner Matiari Fayaz Hussain Abbasi has presided over a meeting with all concerned district officers regarding upcoming Polio campaign at his office on Wednesday. All officers, Assistant Commissioners, TMOs attended the meeting. Focal person
Published 08 Aug, 2013 12:00am
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