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Archive - 2011-06-26
Two US soldiers killed in Iraq
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Two US soldiers killed in Iraq

BAGHDAD : Two American soldiers were killed in northern Iraq on Sunday, the US military said, making this month the d
Published 26 Jun, 2011 11:13pm
Gold drops to Rs41,957
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Gold drops to Rs41,957

KARACHI: Gold slipped by Rs 43 to Rs 41,957 per 10 grams in local bullion market on Monday, as its international price d
Published 26 Jun, 2011 10:30pm
Election result of Jammu 6, LA 35
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Election result of Jammu 6, LA 35

RAWALPINDI : According to unofficial result of Legislative Assembly AJK LA 35, Jammu 6 announced here on Sunday by Dep
Published 26 Jun, 2011 08:31pm
PML (N) wins LA-35, Kashmir Valley-5
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PML (N) wins LA-35, Kashmir Valley-5

ATTOCK: The candidates of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) won majority in LA-35 ( Jammu & others-6) and Kashmir valley
Published 26 Jun, 2011 08:19pm
PPP's Akbar Ibrahim gets 2572 votes
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PPP's Akbar Ibrahim gets 2572 votes

WAZIRABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party candidate Akbar Ibrahim has got 2572 votes against PML-N's Javaid Akhter who achieved
Published 26 Jun, 2011 08:01pm
Election result of LA-39, LA-40
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Election result of LA-39, LA-40

RAWALPINDI: According to unofficial result of Legislative Assembly AJK LA 39, Valley 4 announced here on Sunday, the Pak
Published 26 Jun, 2011 07:51pm
Workers oppose renting out PCI
Markets

Workers oppose renting out PCI

LAHORE : The workers of Pakistan Communication Industry Telephone factory, a subsidiary of Telecom Foundation, strongly
Published 26 Jun, 2011 04:48pm
Vietnam FDI inflow drops 1.9pc
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Vietnam FDI inflow drops 1.9pc

HANOI : Foreign direct investment to Vietnam dropped 1.9 percent to $5.3 billion in the first six months of 2011, stat
Published 26 Jun, 2011 03:23pm
Qatar's inflation boundary up to 1.7pc
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Qatar's inflation boundary up to 1.7pc

DUBAI : Qatar 's inflation edged up to 1.7 percent on an annual basis in May, matching its level from March, data from
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:32pm
Russia sees strong rouble
Financial

Russia sees strong rouble

STRASBOURG : Russia has no need of a tighter monetary policy thanks to fading inflationary risks and a stronger rouble
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:15pm
HMV to sell Canadian stores
Industry

HMV to sell Canadian stores

LONDON : Struggling British retailer HMV is set to announce the sale of its 125-store Canadian business to restructuring
Published 26 Jun, 2011 11:52am
President warns of army buildup
Europe

President warns of army buildup

BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, speaking during the biggest military parade in Baku since the fall of the Sovi
Published 26 Jun, 2011 11:44am
No deaths in Multan blast: Police
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No deaths in Multan blast: Police

MULTAN : There were no deaths in a bomb blast in Multan Sunday, a police official said, correcting an earlier report, an
Published 26 Jun, 2011 09:19am
Rice, cotton and sugar: bumper crops expected

Rice, cotton and sugar: bumper crops expected

Pakistan is expecting bumper output from Kharif crops including rice 6.5 million tons, cotton 15-16 million bales, sugarcane 65 million tons and maize 4.5 million tons, officials at Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Minfa) said. Sources in Minfa told B
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rabbani confident as deadline approaches: devolution process by June 30

Rabbani confident as deadline approaches: devolution process by June 30

Chairman of the Implementation Commission on the 18th Amendment, Raza Rabbani has expressed the confidence that the devolution would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. "There should be no doubt that the devolution process would be completed by
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (June 25, 2011) and for Sunday (June 26, 2011).
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Rabbani confident as deadline approaches: devolution process by June 30

Rabbani confident as deadline approaches: devolution process by June 30

Chairman of the Implementation Commission on the 18th Amendment, Raza Rabbani has expressed the confidence that the devolution would be completed within the stipulated timeframe. "There should be no doubt that the devolution process would be completed by
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (June 25, 2011).

Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PML-Q resisting devolution of ministries

PML-Q resisting devolution of ministries

The devolution process may hit a snag as Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) has started pressurising the government not to devolve the ministries bestowed on its members after joining the PPP-led coalition, it is learnt. Well-placed sources revealed that the
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (June 25, 2011).

Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PML-Q resisting devolution of ministries

PML-Q resisting devolution of ministries

The devolution process may hit a snag as Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) has started pressurising the government not to devolve the ministries bestowed on its members after joining the PPP-led coalition, it is learnt. Well-placed sources revealed that the
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (June 25, 2011).

Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

Confusion is getting more compounded due to the indecision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) about continuation or otherwise of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS).
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather forecast is not being published as the Met Office did not update its Website on Saturday.

Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

Confusion is getting more compounded due to the indecision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) about continuation or otherwise of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS).
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

PaCCS future: indecision by FBR compounds confusion

Confusion is getting more compounded due to the indecision of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) about continuation or otherwise of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS).
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Financial Advisory Consortium (FAC) comprising Citibank, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and BMA Capital has recommended to the government to shelve its plan to launch Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Exchangeable Bonds (EBs) worth $500 million
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Financial Advisory Consortium (FAC) comprising Citibank, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and BMA Capital has recommended to the government to shelve its plan to launch Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Exchangeable Bonds (EBs) worth $500 million
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Government urged to shelve plan for OGDC EBs launch

Financial Advisory Consortium (FAC) comprising Citibank, J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and BMA Capital has recommended to the government to shelve its plan to launch Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) Exchangeable Bonds (EBs) worth $500 million
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
RPPs no more energy policy option

RPPs no more energy policy option

The much talked-about Rental Power Plants (RPPs), which were touted as a short-term arrangement to bridge electricity demand-supply gap, are no longer considered a major policy option.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
RPPs no more energy policy option

RPPs no more energy policy option

The much talked-about Rental Power Plants (RPPs), which were touted as a short-term arrangement to bridge electricity demand-supply gap, are no longer considered a major policy option.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
RPPs no more energy policy option

RPPs no more energy policy option

The much talked-about Rental Power Plants (RPPs), which were touted as a short-term arrangement to bridge electricity demand-supply gap, are no longer considered a major policy option.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Militants storm Pakistan police station; ten killed

Militants storm Pakistan police station; ten killed

At least 10 policemen were killed Saturday when Taliban militants in suicide vests, some of them clad in burqas, laid siege to a police station in north-west Pakistan, officials said. "Police have taken the control of the police station and 10 of our poli
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Militants storm Pakistan police station; ten killed

Militants storm Pakistan police station; ten killed

At least 10 policemen were killed Saturday when Taliban militants in suicide vests, some of them clad in burqas, laid siege to a police station in north-west Pakistan, officials said. "Police have taken the control of the police station and 10 of our poli
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
35 killed in Afghanistan blast at hospital

35 killed in Afghanistan blast at hospital

In one of the largest attacks on civilians in Afghanistan this year, a suicide car bomber blew himself up next to a hospital in central Logar province on Saturday, killing 35 and injuring dozens other, officials said. The explosion in Azra district took p
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
35 killed in Afghanistan blast at hospital

35 killed in Afghanistan blast at hospital

In one of the largest attacks on civilians in Afghanistan this year, a suicide car bomber blew himself up next to a hospital in central Logar province on Saturday, killing 35 and injuring dozens other, officials said. The explosion in Azra district took p
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

NBP branches designated for collection of customs duty/taxes will be collecting customs duty/taxes on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on June 29 and 30, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. NBP designated branches for collection of customs dut
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

NBP branches designated for collection of customs duty/taxes will be collecting customs duty/taxes on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on June 29 and 30, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. NBP designated branches for collection of customs dut
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

Collection of customs charges: NBP branches to remain open today

NBP branches designated for collection of customs duty/taxes will be collecting customs duty/taxes on Sunday, June 26, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on June 29 and 30, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. NBP designated branches for collection of customs dut
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR announces three amnesty schemes

FBR announces three amnesty schemes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday announced three amnesty schemes for business community, covering remission of default surcharge/penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax or federal excise duty, waiver of penalties/surcharge on p
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR announces three amnesty schemes

FBR announces three amnesty schemes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday announced three amnesty schemes for business community, covering remission of default surcharge/penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax or federal excise duty, waiver of penalties/surcharge on p
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FBR announces three amnesty schemes

FBR announces three amnesty schemes

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday announced three amnesty schemes for business community, covering remission of default surcharge/penalties on payment of principal amount of sales tax or federal excise duty, waiver of penalties/surcharge on p
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

Federal government has received $203 million out of committed $390 million for Citizen Damage Compensation Plan (CDCP) to provide financial assistance to an estimated 1.6 million flood affected families. Under CDCP, $390 million have been committed by var
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

Federal government has received $203 million out of committed $390 million for Citizen Damage Compensation Plan (CDCP) to provide financial assistance to an estimated 1.6 million flood affected families. Under CDCP, $390 million have been committed by var
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

$203 million received under CDCP for 1.6 million flood victims

Federal government has received $203 million out of committed $390 million for Citizen Damage Compensation Plan (CDCP) to provide financial assistance to an estimated 1.6 million flood affected families. Under CDCP, $390 million have been committed by var
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Iran accuses West of sponsoring terrorism

Iran accuses West of sponsoring terrorism

Iran used a conference on stopping terrorism on Saturday to accuse the West of being the main sponsor of political violence against civilians. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told delegates who included the leaders of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan - the ma
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Iran accuses West of sponsoring terrorism

Iran accuses West of sponsoring terrorism

Iran used a conference on stopping terrorism on Saturday to accuse the West of being the main sponsor of political violence against civilians. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told delegates who included the leaders of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan - the ma
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Zardari vows not to let terrorists succeed

Zardari vows not to let terrorists succeed

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday while vowing not to let the terrorists succeed called for collective global efforts to counter the growing threat of terrorism. Addressing the international conference on "Global Fight Against Terrorism," President Z
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Zardari vows not to let terrorists succeed

Zardari vows not to let terrorists succeed

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday while vowing not to let the terrorists succeed called for collective global efforts to counter the growing threat of terrorism. Addressing the international conference on "Global Fight Against Terrorism," President Z
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan to combat terrorism

Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan to combat terrorism

Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan agreed on Saturday to jointly fight militancy as they attended a counter-terrorism summit overshadowed by an Afghan hospital bombing that killed at least 20 people. The statement by the three neighbouring presidents followed
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan to combat terrorism

Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan to combat terrorism

Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan agreed on Saturday to jointly fight militancy as they attended a counter-terrorism summit overshadowed by an Afghan hospital bombing that killed at least 20 people. The statement by the three neighbouring presidents followed
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

The Federal Board of Revenue has announced exemption of custom duty on the import of polyethylene and polypropylene falling under PCT heading No 3901.1000, 3901.2000 and 3902.1000 for manufacture of mono filament yarn and net cloth. In this regard the FBR
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

The Federal Board of Revenue has announced exemption of custom duty on the import of polyethylene and polypropylene falling under PCT heading No 3901.1000, 3901.2000 and 3902.1000 for manufacture of mono filament yarn and net cloth. In this regard the FBR
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

The Federal Board of Revenue has announced exemption of custom duty on the import of polyethylene and polypropylene falling under PCT heading No 3901.1000, 3901.2000 and 3902.1000 for manufacture of mono filament yarn and net cloth. In this regard the FBR
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

Polyethylene and polypropylene: FBR announces duty relief on import

The Federal Board of Revenue has announced exemption of custom duty on the import of polyethylene and polypropylene falling under PCT heading No 3901.1000, 3901.2000 and 3902.1000 for manufacture of mono filament yarn and net cloth. In this regard the FBR
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shahbaz Bhatti murder accused set free

Shahbaz Bhatti murder accused set free

A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) issued release order of Hafiz Nazar nabbed in connection with the killing of Federal Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti. Judge Pervaiz Ali Shah heard the Shahbaz Bhatti murder case. Investigation Officer Inspecto
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shahbaz Bhatti murder accused set free

Shahbaz Bhatti murder accused set free

A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) issued release order of Hafiz Nazar nabbed in connection with the killing of Federal Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti. Judge Pervaiz Ali Shah heard the Shahbaz Bhatti murder case. Investigation Officer Inspecto
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citigroup Inc, the third-largest US bank by assets, has told government officials that about 3,400 of the customers whose credit-card information was hacked have suffered about $2.7 million in losses, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company disclose
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citigroup Inc, the third-largest US bank by assets, has told government officials that about 3,400 of the customers whose credit-card information was hacked have suffered about $2.7 million in losses, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company disclose
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citi customers lose $2.7 million in hack attack

Citigroup Inc, the third-largest US bank by assets, has told government officials that about 3,400 of the customers whose credit-card information was hacked have suffered about $2.7 million in losses, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company disclose
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Role of judiciary vital for redressal of people's grievances: CJP

Role of judiciary vital for redressal of people's grievances: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has said that the role of judiciary is getting vital with every passing day as the citizens are reposing confidence in this institution for redressal of their grievances.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Role of judiciary vital for redressal of people's grievances: CJP

Role of judiciary vital for redressal of people's grievances: CJP

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has said that the role of judiciary is getting vital with every passing day as the citizens are reposing confidence in this institution for redressal of their grievances.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, minister of finance, revenue and economic affairs said that the government stand-by programme (SBA) would continue IMF on its own terms and conditions. He was speaking at a seminar on Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) performance study l
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, minister of finance, revenue and economic affairs said that the government stand-by programme (SBA) would continue IMF on its own terms and conditions. He was speaking at a seminar on Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) performance study l
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Government vows to continue IMF SBA, but on its own: Hafeez

Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, minister of finance, revenue and economic affairs said that the government stand-by programme (SBA) would continue IMF on its own terms and conditions. He was speaking at a seminar on Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) performance study l
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Some 30 percent of the spinning industry has suspended production because of lingering energy crisis and dwindling yarn prices amidst heavy stocks offloading by its Indian counterpart. Yarn prices are witnessing sluggish trend due to rising uncertainty on
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Some 30 percent of the spinning industry has suspended production because of lingering energy crisis and dwindling yarn prices amidst heavy stocks offloading by its Indian counterpart. Yarn prices are witnessing sluggish trend due to rising uncertainty on
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Energy crisis, dwindling yarn prices: 30 percent spinning units closed

Some 30 percent of the spinning industry has suspended production because of lingering energy crisis and dwindling yarn prices amidst heavy stocks offloading by its Indian counterpart. Yarn prices are witnessing sluggish trend due to rising uncertainty on
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister hails LEAs for fighting militants

Prime Minister hails LEAs for fighting militants

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack on a police station at tehsil Kulachi (D.I.Khan) and paid tribute to the law enforcement agencies for courageously fighting and eliminating the militants. He expressed the g
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government schools' standard better than private ones: Pir Mazhar

Government schools' standard better than private ones: Pir Mazhar

Sindh government has allocated an amount Rs 7 billion in the annual budget for education besides introducing a few reforms in education sector; this was stated by Sindh Education Minister, Pir Mazharul Haque. Addressing at the Convocation of Newport Insti
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Repair work of main dykes to be completed by June 30: minister

Repair work of main dykes to be completed by June 30: minister

Sindh Minister for Irrigation, Jam Saifullah Dharejo has said that there will be no heavy floods till July 15 in Sindh adding that with the help of the Met office, we are strictly monitoring the weather and if any change is noticed, we will share the situ
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
30 percent pregnant women lack antenatal care facilities

30 percent pregnant women lack antenatal care facilities

More than 30 percent pregnant women do not have any antenatal care facilities in Pakistan which is one of the main causes of high mortality among neonates, Business Recorder has learnt. Only 10 to 15 mothers receive postnatal care besides 1/3 pregn
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tehran anti-terror moot gives away award to Benazir

Tehran anti-terror moot gives away award to Benazir

The 'International conference on global fight against terrorism' on Saturday posthumously awarded former prime minister Benazir Bhutto for her leading role in fight against militancy. Iraqi President Jalal Talabani conferred the award which was received b
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Best University Teacher Award 2010: Dr Tahir Rajput selected by HEC

Best University Teacher Award 2010: Dr Tahir Rajput selected by HEC

The Higher Education Commission has selected Dr Muhammad Tahir Rajput, Professor and scholar of Institute of Plant Science and Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences University of Sindh, for the Best University Teacher Award 2010. A letter sent by the Higher Ed
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sukkur, Guddu barrages: Rangers to set up monsoon monitoring centres

Sukkur, Guddu barrages: Rangers to set up monsoon monitoring centres

The Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) will set up a monitoring and control centre at Sukkur and Guddu barrages during the monsoon season. According to a statement of Rangers Headquarters (Sindh), a meeting in this regard was held here on Saturday at Headquarters,
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PLDDB shows interest in taking over LDDB's dairy programme

PLDDB shows interest in taking over LDDB's dairy programme

Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Board (PLDDB) has shown interest in taking over Livestock and Dairy Development Board (LDDB)'s "Milk Collection, Processing and Dairy Production and Development Programme, which is being run under the Federal Ministr
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
IBS to start functioning in Sindh from July 20

IBS to start functioning in Sindh from July 20

Identification Biometric System (IBS), a computerised system of entrance and exit, would start functioning at Governor House, Chief Minister House and all offices of Sindh Secretariat from July 20th, 2011, well placed sources told Business Recorder
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PML-N all for rule of law: minister

PML-N all for rule of law: minister

Provincial Minister Zakat & Usher Malik Nadeem Kamran has said that PML (N) always supported the establishment of the rule of law in the country and workers of the party actively participated in lawyers movement to support this cause. No country can make
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen invited to invest in Maldives

Pakistani businessmen invited to invest in Maldives

The Maldivian government is promoting low cost tourism facilities to attract budget travellers. Pakistani investors may invest in guest houses and 2- or 3-star hotels, where 70 percent occupancy is guaranteed. Ismail Asif, Vice-President Maldives Chamber
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Failed bomb attack on Red Cross office

Failed bomb attack on Red Cross office

A bomb failed to explode outside the international Red Cross office in Karachi on Saturday, police said. A small blast did take place from the detonator of the home-made bomb, which two motorcyclists left in a trash bin outside the main gate of the Intern
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Exemption from personal appearance: LHC dismisses petition

Exemption from personal appearance: LHC dismisses petition

The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition of General Manager of the Doctors Hospital, Zia-ul Hassan Bukhari, seeking exemption from personal appearance before the trial court in connection with death case of minor girl Aman-e-Malik. Zia through his couns
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Two brothers shot dead in court

Two brothers shot dead in court

Two brothers were gunned down by rivals outside a courtroom on Saturday morning while their lawyer received severe bullet injuries. According to police, Sarwer Khan's group people resorted to indiscriminate firing at their rivals (Saleem Khan's group) out
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'Punjab Business Forum' launched

'Punjab Business Forum' launched

Presidents of 16 Chambers of Commerce and Industries of Punjab have on Saturday formally announced the "Punjab Business Forum". Representatives of Commerce and Industry along with prominent businessmen attended the meeting chaired by Haroon Khawaja, Chair
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Egyptian revolution eyesore for Israel, US: Munawar

Egyptian revolution eyesore for Israel, US: Munawar

The Jamaat-i-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that the Egyptian revolution was an eyesore for Israel and its patron the US who were conspiring to thrust dictatorship in the Muslim state in the name of democracy by purchasing a few people for dol
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to prepare business-friendly policies

Government urged to prepare business-friendly policies

The Vice President Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iftikhar Ali Malik has said that the private sector is the engine of growth, as is not only creating jobs but also giving much needed revenue to the government. The country's private sector must be
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Stable judiciary, parliament vital for democracy: Asma Jahangir

Stable judiciary, parliament vital for democracy: Asma Jahangir

Supreme Court Bar Association President Asma Jahangir has said the stability of judiciary and parliament is vital for democracy in the country. Addressing an oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected representatives of the District Bar Association Rahim Yar K
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
'PPP always confront dictatorship'

'PPP always confront dictatorship'

Peoples Lawyers Forum (PLF) Punjab said PPP always confronted dictatorship not the institutions but it was Nawaz league that attacked Supreme Court and now trying to create rift among armed forces. In a statement issued here on Saturday, forum's senior vi
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
UHS Rs 277.872 million budget approved

UHS Rs 277.872 million budget approved

With focus on research activities, the Board of Governors (BoGs) of the University of Health Sciences' (UHS) in its 24th meeting held here on Saturday, accorded approval to UHS budget worth Rs 277.872 million for the financial year 2011-12.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
UHS Rs 277.872 million budget approved

UHS Rs 277.872 million budget approved

With focus on research activities, the Board of Governors (BoGs) of the University of Health Sciences' (UHS) in its 24th meeting held here on Saturday, accorded approval to UHS budget worth Rs 277.872 million for the financial year 2011-12.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Government urged to promulgate GI laws to protect indigenous products

Government urged to promulgate GI laws to protect indigenous products

President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mohammad Saeed Shaifq, has urged the government t to take immediate and appropriate action to effectively implement and promulgate Geographical Indications (GIs) laws for protection of Pakistan in
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
FPCCI launches campaign to improve liaison with all chambers

FPCCI launches campaign to improve liaison with all chambers

The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has launched a campaign to improve liaison with different chambers of commerce and industry to create synergies. The linkages and inter-group communications need to be improved between F
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Justice Azam Khan takes oath as AJ&K Chief Justice

Justice Azam Khan takes oath as AJ&K Chief Justice

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan on Saturday took oath as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Azad Jammu and Kashmir at a ceremony held here at Kashmir House. President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Zulqarnain administrated the oath. Federal Minister for Kashmi
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court constitutes six benches for next week

Supreme Court constitutes six benches for next week

The Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry constituted six benches including a larger one to hear high profile constitutional cases next week in Islamabad where presidential reference seeking SC opinion on revisiting the execution of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Lotte in process of expanding PTA plant at PQA

Lotte in process of expanding PTA plant at PQA

Lotte Pakistan is in the process of expanding its PTA plant, located at Port Qasim, and hopes that the Pakistan government will accede to the requests and suggestions which were made in this respect. These remarks were made by Jung Neon Kim, Executive Dir
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
SRB to start test-run from June 28

SRB to start test-run from June 28

Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) will start its test-run from June 28, Business Recorder learnt. SRB has to start its proper functioning of collecting Sales Tax on Services (SToS) from July 1, 2011 as per schedule. Rules and Regulations have been made by
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
QAU syndicate approves affiliation of ICT colleges

QAU syndicate approves affiliation of ICT colleges

The Syndicate of Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has approved the affiliation of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) graduate and post-graduate colleges with QAU. 155th meeting of the QAU Syndicate, the highest decision-making body of the university held on S
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
PML-Q leader resigns

PML-Q leader resigns

A senior leader and president of PML-Q district Mirpurkhas, Haji Muhammad Saleem Abbasi on Saturday announced his resignation from the office and basic membership of party alleging the central leadership of taking anti-people decisions. He praised Marvi M
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nato container set ablaze

Nato container set ablaze

Unknown gunmen set ablaze Nato container here on Saturday, police said. Police official told that the container carrying supplies for the Nato forces was way to Afghanistan from Karachi when unidentified armed men intercepted the vehicle and opened indisc
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Women entrepreneurs trade fair begins

Women entrepreneurs trade fair begins

Women Business Development Centre (WBDC), Khyber Pakhtunkwa is organising a two-day inter-provincial summer trade fair to facilitate women entrepreneurs which was inaugurated by Minister for Social Welfare & Women Development, Khyber Pakhtunkwa, Sitara Ay
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Essential commodities prices move higher in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Essential commodities prices move higher in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

The prices of essential commodities including sugar, dal chana, chana, atta and rice witnessed an upward trend in the wholesale markets of the twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Sugar prices soared to Rs 100 per 100 kg in I-11 market. It was being sold
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Energy crisis: private sector urged to cooperate with government

Energy crisis: private sector urged to cooperate with government

Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Federal Commerce Minister said on Saturday that the government was aware of public worries over energy crisis and urged the private sector to cooperate with government to overcome the situation. Talking to media at the LCCI, He said t
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
IANSA marks global week of action against gun violence

IANSA marks global week of action against gun violence

Activists in more than 60 countries are joining the Global Week of Action against Gun Violence, organised by the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) across the globe to draw attention to the human cost of gun proliferation and misuse.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
NBP opens branch in Umerkot

NBP opens branch in Umerkot

National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) which holds the honour of serving Pakistanis in every nook and corner of the country, has opened another branch in Umerkot, Thar Desert area of Sindh. Dr Asif A Brohi, SEVP/Group Chief, Commercial and Retail Banking Group,
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Muzaffargarh DPO summoned by NAB

Muzaffargarh DPO summoned by NAB

The National Accountability Bureau, Punjab, has summoned District Police Officer Muzaffargarh Munir Ahmed Zia to appear before the investigation officer, Assistant Director Waheed Ahmed, at NAB complex on June 28 at 10-00 am for recording statement regard
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Steps taken against narcotic menace: Zardari

Steps taken against narcotic menace: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the democratic government is according highest priority to combat narcotics and has also taken several steps to control the menace through effective policy. In a message on International Drugs Day, President Zardar
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allocates Rs 1.382 billion for agriculture sector

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa allocates Rs 1.382 billion for agriculture sector

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has allocated an amount of Rs 1.382 billion for 102 projects in agricultural sector of the province with 60 ongoing and 42 new schemes. This has been stated in the white paper of the finance department for f
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shujaat slams drive to malign Pakistan Army

Shujaat slams drive to malign Pakistan Army

President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q and former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has condemned the systematic and organised campaign to malign and defame the Pakistan Army. In a statement, Shujaat said that such a maliciou
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Sadr supporters ready for suicide attacks on US troops

Sadr supporters ready for suicide attacks on US troops

Supporters of Shia radical leader Moqtada al-Sadr have offered to carry out suicide attacks against US troops in Iraq, his office said Saturday, as a year-end deadline for a US pullout looms. "Thank you, my dear friends, and God bless you," Sadr wrote in
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
63rd French soldier killed in Afghanistan

63rd French soldier killed in Afghanistan

A French soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the 63rd to die in the country since 2001, France's presidential office said on Saturday. "During an operation in (north-eastern) Kapisa, as he carried out a reconnaissance mission on foot, he was fatally w
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
UN food agency to elect new chief

UN food agency to elect new chief

Representatives at the Food and Agriculture Organisation vote this weekend to give the largest UN agency its first new chief in almost two decades an election that comes at a time of critically high food prices and malnutrition across the world.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nation-wide protests in India over fuel price hike

Nation-wide protests in India over fuel price hike

Hundreds of supporters of India's opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and left-wing parties held nation-wide demonstrations Saturday over an increase in the fuel prices. The government increased the price of diesel by 3 rupees (7 cents) per litre on F
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Russian oligarch elected head of pro-Medvedev party

Russian oligarch elected head of pro-Medvedev party

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team, was elected leader of Russia's Right Cause party on Saturday and vowed to overtake the Communists as the No 2 political party. Metals tycoon Prokhorov's leadership of the
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
90,000 flee storm in Philippines

90,000 flee storm in Philippines

Nearly 90,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Philippines due to floods caused by Tropical Storm Meari, with 15 people listed as missing, the civil defence office said Saturday. In Marikina, a low-lying suburb of Manila, 25,000 people w
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Vietnam storms kill 10

Vietnam storms kill 10

At least 10 people have been killed, seven of them struck by lightning, during several days of storms and heavy rain in northern Vietnam, the disaster authorities said Saturday. Those killed by lightning were hit as they worked in rice fields, while flash
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Israelis convicted for theft of Auschwitz mementoes

Israelis convicted for theft of Auschwitz mementoes

An Israeli couple have been given suspended jail sentences for the theft of historic artefacts from the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz, Poland's PAP news agency quoted a prosecutor as saying on Saturday. "They have voluntarily accepted a two-year suspen
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Egyptian court sentences former minister to five years

Egyptian court sentences former minister to five years

An Egyptian court convicted former Trade Minister Rachid Mohamed Rachid in absentia on Saturday and sentenced him to 5 years in prison for profiteering and squandering public funds, the state news agency MENA said. Rachid, a regular at the World Economic
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nato attacks military targets in Libya's Brega

Nato attacks military targets in Libya's Brega

Nato missiles hit a site in Libya used by Muammar Qadhafi's forces to stockpile military supplies and vehicles, the alliance said on Saturday, adding it was unaware of 15 civilian deaths reported by state media.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Iran, Iraq to shut down Camp Ashraf: Talabani

Iran, Iraq to shut down Camp Ashraf: Talabani

Iran and Iraq have formed a joint committee with the Red Cross to shut down Camp Ashraf in Iraq which houses thousands of outlawed Iranian opponents, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said on Saturday. "The camp will be shut down by the end of this year," Ta
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Iran Air rejects fresh US sanctions

Iran Air rejects fresh US sanctions

Tehran's state-owned flag carrier Iran Air rejected on Saturday fresh US sanctions against it, insisting it is just a "commercial company" that operates under international aviation law. "We are a commercial company and our job is transporting passengers
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Peru protesters shut airport after deadly clash

Peru protesters shut airport after deadly clash

Thousands of protesters opposed to mining and energy projects in southern Peru took over a commercial airport on Saturday, officials said, as the government struggled to restore calm a day after five died in a clash with police.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US says won't rule out options on Venezuela sanctions

US says won't rule out options on Venezuela sanctions

The United States said Friday it was monitoring Venezuela's ties to Iran and "no option" is off the table for potential sanctions against President Hugo Chavez's government in Caracas. Kevin Whitaker, the acting deputy assistant secretary for Western Hemi
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Obama hits reset button on Afghanistan

Obama hits reset button on Afghanistan

As against the Pentagon's consistent stand that the United States should stay the course in Afghanistan until the insurgency is completely overwhelmed and defeated in the battlefield, President Barack Obama's troop drawdown schedule announced Wednesday ni
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Meeting 'energy emergency'

Meeting 'energy emergency'

Talking to the members of a visiting Chinese oil and gas conglomerate in Islamabad the other day, President Asif Ali Zardari noted that Pakistan faces a situation that can be characterised as an "energy emergency", and invited Chinese assistance for onsho
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Revitalising PSEs

Revitalising PSEs

Foreign Policy Magazine, US, ranks Pakistan among the top dozen most vulnerable countries in the 'Failed State Index 2011' and places it in the 'Alert Zone' whereas Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Iran are placed at 7, 25, 29, and 35 respectively.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
An open letter to chief minister Shahbaz Sharif

An open letter to chief minister Shahbaz Sharif

In a recent move, the Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has demanded of the federal government to immediately reopen what he termed "fake" corruption cases instituted against the Sharifs during Musharraf tenure. Earlier addressing to students in GC
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Concept of going green

Concept of going green

Various jargons have been driving this world. Literature is full with examples. Several efforts have been floated for various stories of success, while a few ones were shortlived. One fresh arrival is "Going Green". There has been wide talk on this on a g
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Oil plunges after shock IEA move, demand concerns

Oil plunges after shock IEA move, demand concerns

Oil tumbled last week after the International Energy Agency agreed to draw on emergency reserves to make up for lost Libyan supplies and as global economic recovery fears prompted demand concerns.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Cameroon cotton output rises

Cameroon cotton output rises

Cameroon's raw cotton production rose 47 percent to 161,900 tonnes during the 2010-11 season and could increase further to 200,000 tonnes this year, according to state firm SODECOTTON, which attributed the boost to new high-yield plant varieties.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Australia record cotton harvest nears completion

Australia record cotton harvest nears completion

Australia's 2010/11 cotton harvest is likely to be completed by the end of June even though recent rain has slowed harvesting, Westpac Banking Corp said in a crop outlook on Friday. Australia, the world's third largest cotton exporter is expected to ship
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Vietnam rice prices stable

Vietnam rice prices stable

Vietnam has contracted to sell around 100,000 tonnes of 25 percent broken rice to several African nations so far this month, helping to keep prices stable at the start of a harvest in the Mekong Delta, traders said on Wednesday.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Japan rice futures may help farmers hedge post-quake

Japan rice futures may help farmers hedge post-quake

A trial listing of rice futures in Japan could be well timed as the country's farmers face growing uncertainty over the potential impact from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami on this year's output.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Global coffee crop at 135 million bags: USDA

Global coffee crop at 135 million bags: USDA

World coffee production is pegged at 135 million 60-kg bags in 2011/12, when global output will exceed consumption for the second straight year while ending stocks stay tight, the US Agriculture Department forecast on Friday.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Indonesia 2011 cocoa bean exports seen dropping 20 percent

Indonesia 2011 cocoa bean exports seen dropping 20 percent

Indonesian cocoa bean exports in 2011 are seen dropping as much as 20 percent to about 345,000 tonnes because of increasing domestic consumption as firms invest in local grinding, the country's industry minister said on Friday.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
US gold slides, breaks key supports

US gold slides, breaks key supports

Gold slumped for a second day on Friday to conclude its worst week in eight, crashing through key technical supports, as investors shed riskier assets and bought the dollar on heightened concerns over Greek debt.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Copper ends up one percent

Copper ends up one percent

Copper ended up over one percent on Friday, as demand prospects brightened in top-consumer China after comments from Premier Wen Jiabao signalled a potential shift in the country's monetary policy trends.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Soyabean up slightly

Soyabean up slightly

Chicago Board of Trade nearby soybean futures rose slightly on Friday as the market consolidated to close a volatile week, traders said. Some deferred contracts fell due to forecasts for an up tick in US soybean acreage. The benchmark CBOT soy contract fe
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Soya crush plumbs five-year low

Soya crush plumbs five-year low

Soybean crush margins slumped to a five-year low on Friday as slow soymeal demand and a large South American soy crop weighed on profits at processing plants in the United States, analysts said. The Chicago Board of Trade soy crush fell to 34-3/4 cents pe
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Shortage of water: 300 operations postponed at JPMC

Shortage of water: 300 operations postponed at JPMC

Almost 300 operations were postponed on Saturday at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) due to acute shortage of water. Dozens of patients were also shifted to Civil Hospital, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and other medical centres.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
KU to continue BS-4 year programme

KU to continue BS-4 year programme

Academic Council of University of Karachi unanimously resolved that university would continue on-going BS- 4 year programme besides it would also offer admissions in B Sc, BA, B Com (Honours) - 3 years (6 semesters), BS on completion of 8 semesters and MA
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Japanese envoy visits Indus Motor

Japanese envoy visits Indus Motor

Ambassador of Japan in Pakistan Hiroshi Oe visited Indus Motor Company (IMC) on Friday. During the visit, he was given a detailed presentation by the Indus management team followed by a tour of the manufacturing facilities wherein he closely examined the
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Trade, investment team to Switzerland

Trade, investment team to Switzerland

The Swiss Business Council (SBC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Karachi and the Swiss-Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) in Zurich recently organised a twenty two-member trade and investment delegation to Switzerland on a thre
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Handing over of CDGL wing: CDGL, LWMC sign an agreement

Handing over of CDGL wing: CDGL, LWMC sign an agreement

The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) and Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) signed an agreement on Saturday to formally hand over the control of CDGL's Solid Waste Management wing to the company. Administrator/DCO Lahore, Ahad Khan Cheema and co
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Ulema, Mashaikh urged to impart true Islamic teachings

Ulema, Mashaikh urged to impart true Islamic teachings

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ahmad Raza Tahir called upon Ulema and Mashaikh to impart the eternal Islamic teachings of unity and peace among its followers. CCPO has said that anti-state elements want to destroy unity and solidarity of Pakistan; the
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Fafen launches paper on election reforms

Fafen launches paper on election reforms

The Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen) on Saturday brought out a Paper that unifies various laws for governing elections in the country and provides a roadmap for reforms in election-related legal framework in Pakistan.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Zardari, Khamenei discuss challenges faced by Ummah

Zardari, Khamenei discuss challenges faced by Ummah

President Asif Ali Zardari called on the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei here on Saturday and discussed various challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah and the need to bring unity in their ranks to effectively tackle the problems.
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Early completion of Lowari tunnel top priority: Alamgir

Early completion of Lowari tunnel top priority: Alamgir

Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir on Saturday directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to enter into comprehensive negotiations with M/s Samba Contractor of the Lowari Tunnel Project in order to re-activate work on the project and ensure i
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Germany, USA, Brazil star as Women World Cup kicks off

Germany, USA, Brazil star as Women World Cup kicks off

Germany, the United States and Brazil are the favourites as the battle for the ultimate prize in football gets underway on Sunday in the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Other countries among the 16 finalists will be looking to upset including England, Sweden
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Protesters stopped at Wimbledon gates

Protesters stopped at Wimbledon gates

Police stopped a group of suspected protesters in the queue at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Saturday, causing hold-ups for thousands of fans waiting to get inside the grounds. Club officials decided to keep the gates closed for an extra 45 minute
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Serena, Sharapova on semi-final collision course

Serena, Sharapova on semi-final collision course

Defending champion Serena Williams and 2004 winner Maria Sharapova remained on a Wimbledon semi-final collision course on Saturday as only six of the top 10 seeds made the fourth round. Four-time winner Williams, who needs to make the semi-finals to avoid
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
India beat Pakistan in Polo World Cup

India beat Pakistan in Polo World Cup

India beat Pakistan 12-9 in the final World Cup Zone D play off in Malaysia on Saturday. Pak team exhibited extra ordinary performance in its pool matches carving out three back to back victories against Nigeria, South Africa and Australia but lost to arc
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Saad Shahid wins Italian squash open

Saad Shahid wins Italian squash open

Pakistan's outstanding junior squash player Saad Shahid has added one more European title to his promising record by winning Italian Junior Open 2011, beating Arthem Saleem of USA by in straight games. The success at the Italian championship has come on t
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan enter team snooker quarters

Pakistan enter team snooker quarters

Pakistan stormed into the quarterfinals of 7-nation International Snooker Team Championship at Dubai Snooker Club after host UAE and Syria, said a message received here on Saturday. Pakistan team of reigning National Champion Shahid Aftab and Muhammad Saj
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Korea beat Pakistan in Asia U-18 hockey semis

Korea beat Pakistan in Asia U-18 hockey semis

Pakistan's dream of winning the second successive Asian Under-18 Hockey Tournament, suffered a blow when they were beaten 2-1 by Korea in Singapore on Saturday. According to an information received here, Pakistan which won the inaugural title at Yangon (M
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Jayawardene helps Sri Lanka crush England

Jayawardene helps Sri Lanka crush England

Mahela Jayawardene's unbeaten 72 saw Sri Lanka to a crushing nine-wicket victory against England in the lone Twenty20 international here on Saturday. Jayawardene's innings backed up an impressive bowling display that left the tourists needing just 137 for
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan football team to play Bangladesh announced

Pakistan football team to play Bangladesh announced

Pakistan Football Federation on Saturday named its 20-member team to play Bangladesh in a World Cup qualifying round match here on July 3 at Punjab stadium. Seasoned goal keeper Jaffer Khan was named as captain and mid-fielder Faisal Iqbal will be his dep
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Vettori takes a break from One-dayers

Vettori takes a break from One-dayers

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori is to take an indefinite break from the shorter forms of cricket in an attempt to extend his Test career. The 32-year-old all rounder, the most effective bowler in One-day cricket according to the ICC rankings, sa
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Four members of Libyan football team defect

Four members of Libyan football team defect

Four members of Libya's national football team and 13 other Libyan football figures have defected to rebels, in a propaganda blow to Muammar Qadhafi, the BBC reported on Saturday. It said national goalkeeper Juma Gtat and Adel bin Issa, the coach of Tripo
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Nadal, Federer race into last 16

Nadal, Federer race into last 16

The prospect of a fourth Wimbledon final between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer moved a step closer on Saturday as the two rivals cruised into the last 16. World number one Nadal wrapped up a straight sets win over Luxembourg's Gilles Muller in a match th
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
Tomic stuns Soderling to advance

Tomic stuns Soderling to advance

Australian youngster Bernard Tomic produced the biggest upset of the Wimbledon men's singles so far here Saturday, dumping out Swedish fifth seed Robin Soderling 6-1, 6-4, 7-5. The 18-year-old world number 158 served notice of his talent with a superb dis
Published 26 Jun, 2011 12:00am
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