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ImagePrime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani believes that 500 million cubic feet import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) would help the country's powerhouses generate 2500 megawatts of electricity to bridge the present 7500 MW supply-demand gap. One can only hope that the government's plan would see the light of day. For years, the matter of balancing country's supply against the demand for electricity has remained a largely unresolved matter. Plans to import natural gas as one of the solutions to growing electricity shortages have been on the table for over two decades, but thus far have not materialised.

ImageFor a sit-in, the Difa-e-Pakistan (Defence of Pakistan) Council gathering in the heart of Islamabad on Monday was an impressive show of force. But for the continuous drizzle and absence of some of its charismatic leaders, who were refused entry to the city by the government of course, the show could have a larger presence; but only marginally larger - because there are not many takers of hard-line politics here in this town. Then the traders of the Aabpara Market, venue of the sit-in, have no stomach for such events given their bitter taste of high-profile religio-political events like the Musharraf-era military assault on the nearby Lal Masjid seminary and two deadly bomb blasts in the vicinity.
ImageJust as a government-backed peace accord between the Shia and Sunni communities of Parachinar seemed to be making progress, a suicide bomber struck in the Kurrmi Bazaar soon after Friday prayers, killing at least 23 people, including three children, and injuring 37 others. Angry over the carnage and years of harassment, the local Shia community resorted to fierce protests to which the security personnel responded with live fire.
ImageThe head of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR) mission in Afghanistan Peter Nicklaus acknowledged what he termed 'the biggest mistake' ever made by the entity he serves: "we thought if we gave humanitarian assistance then macro-development would kick in ... it's the income that counts, the livelihood. In very simple terms we need to find jobs for the people coming back."
ImageWhether the glass is half empty or half full, the Pakistan-India talks on conventional and nuclear weapons confidence-building measures (CBMs) held in Islamabad this week failed to offer a clear reply to this question. The two-day expert level talks moved both ways. While it showed clear move in certain areas in some others it copiously projected Indian intransigence by sticking to the status quo.
ImageFinancial institutions of a country play a vital role in its development by channelising national savings into investment. The level of efficiency at which they can play such a role is, therefore, very important for the policymakers of a country, particularly the monetary authorities who are charged with the responsibility of looking after its banking system.
ImageLahore being the hardest hit by a dengue fever epidemic earlier this year, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) is getting ready for another spell, which is likely to start in the second week of February and last till the first week of April. The other day, the LDA hosted an awareness seminar on "Causes and Prevention of Dengue Fever", where its Director General noted that it is not a disease but a social problem, which can be controlled by involving the community. He advised the people to make use of anti-mosquito sprays in their homes and offices.

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