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Archive - 2011-08-24
S&P raises Czech Republic credit rating
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S&P raises Czech Republic credit rating

PRAGUE: Standard & Poor's ratings agency on Wednesday raised its long-term foreign sovereign credit rating for the Czech
Published 24 Aug, 2011 03:28pm
Gold eases at Rs52,285
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Gold eases at Rs52,285

KARACHI: Gold slipped by Rs343 to close at Rs52,285 per 10 grams in the local market Wednesday, as its international pri
Published 24 Aug, 2011 01:27pm
France to revise growth forecast
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France to revise growth forecast

PARIS: France will announce a revised growth forecast Wednesday, the government said, as many economists warned it would
Published 24 Aug, 2011 11:29am
Brent crude nears $110 on Libya crisis
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Brent crude nears $110 on Libya crisis

SINGAPORE : Brent crude rose to nearly $110 a barrel in Asian trade Wednesday, underpinned by the crisis in oil-rich
Published 24 Aug, 2011 06:46am
Gold buyers rush in on price dip
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Gold buyers rush in on price dip

SINGAPORE: Gold buyers rushed into Asia's physical market on Wednesday, after prices retreated from the record high hit
Published 24 Aug, 2011 06:44am
Explosions rock Tripoli
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Explosions rock Tripoli

TRIPOLI : Two powerful blasts thought to be caused by an air attack rocked Tripoli early Wednesday as a NATO warplane
Published 24 Aug, 2011 05:07am
Moody's cuts Japan debt rating
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Moody's cuts Japan debt rating

TOKYO: Ratings agency Moody's downgraded Japan's sovereign rating by one notch Wednesday, heaping more pressure on the c
Published 24 Aug, 2011 04:38am
Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is likely to approve the much awaited Trade Policy 2011 at a meeting scheduled for August 27, 2011, official sources told Business Recorder. "As Prime Minister clears the Trade Policy, we will submit it to the fede
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is likely to approve the much awaited Trade Policy 2011 at a meeting scheduled for August 27, 2011, official sources told Business Recorder. "As Prime Minister clears the Trade Policy, we will submit it to the fede
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister may approve new Trade Policy on August 27

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani is likely to approve the much awaited Trade Policy 2011 at a meeting scheduled for August 27, 2011, official sources told Business Recorder. "As Prime Minister clears the Trade Policy, we will submit it to the fede
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
China tops US as world's biggest PC market: IDC

China tops US as world's biggest PC market: IDC

China eclipsed the United States as the world's largest personal-computer market in the second quarter, and is set to capture the full-year title in 2012, International Data Corporation said Tuesday. PC shipments in China rose to about 18.5 million units
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
China tops US as world's biggest PC market: IDC

China tops US as world's biggest PC market: IDC

China eclipsed the United States as the world's largest personal-computer market in the second quarter, and is set to capture the full-year title in 2012, International Data Corporation said Tuesday. PC shipments in China rose to about 18.5 million units
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
China tops US as world''s biggest PC market: IDC

China tops US as world''s biggest PC market: IDC

China eclipsed the United States as the world''s largest personal-computer market in the second quarter, and is set to capture the full-year title in 2012, International Data Corporation said Tuesday. PC shipments in China rose to about 18.5 million units
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Most Asian economies have not done enough to provide good jobs and adequate social benefits for their people, despite rapid economic growth over 20 years, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday. Poor social provision and the tensions it often produ
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Most Asian economies have not done enough to provide good jobs and adequate social benefits for their people, despite rapid economic growth over 20 years, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday. Poor social provision and the tensions it often produ
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Asia lacks social benefits despite growth: ADB

Most Asian economies have not done enough to provide good jobs and adequate social benefits for their people, despite rapid economic growth over 20 years, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday. Poor social provision and the tensions it often produ
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Amnesty asks India to probe occupied Kashmir graves

Amnesty asks India to probe occupied Kashmir graves

An international human rights group is urging India to allow an impartial investigation of hundreds of unmarked graves in occupied Kashmir after a government report confirmed they contain more than 2,000 bullet-riddled bodies, including hundreds of local
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Amnesty asks India to probe occupied Kashmir graves

Amnesty asks India to probe occupied Kashmir graves

An international human rights group is urging India to allow an impartial investigation of hundreds of unmarked graves in occupied Kashmir after a government report confirmed they contain more than 2,000 bullet-riddled bodies, including hundreds of local
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case dismissed, appealed

Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case dismissed, appealed

A New York judge dropped all criminal sexual assault charges against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Tuesday after prosecutors lost faith in the credibility of his accuser. But the formal end of the case awaited the outcome of a last-ditch emergenc
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case dismissed, appealed

Strauss-Kahn sexual assault case dismissed, appealed

A New York judge dropped all criminal sexual assault charges against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Tuesday after prosecutors lost faith in the credibility of his accuser. But the formal end of the case awaited the outcome of a last-ditch emergenc
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister offers concessions to Anna Hazare

Indian Prime Minister offers concessions to Anna Hazare

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered the first concessions Tuesday in his high-stakes stand-off with activist Anna Hazare, urging him to end an anti-graft fast that has triggered huge protests. In a letter to the 74-year-old campaigner whose hunge
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Indian Prime Minister offers concessions to Anna Hazare

Indian Prime Minister offers concessions to Anna Hazare

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered the first concessions Tuesday in his high-stakes stand-off with activist Anna Hazare, urging him to end an anti-graft fast that has triggered huge protests. In a letter to the 74-year-old campaigner whose hunge
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Nadra to start registration of arm license from Monday

Nadra to start registration of arm license from Monday

National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Tuesday announced to start registration of arm license from Monday. According to Nadra spokesman, after approval of arm license application by the federal Ministry of Interior, Nadra has completed al
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Malik's absence from Senate body meeting regretted

Malik's absence from Senate body meeting regretted

Senate Standing Committee on Interior has expressed its anger and dismay over the absence of Rehman Malik, Interior Minister and Khwaja Siddiq Akbar, Secretary Interior from the meeting of the committee and decided to raise the matter at the highest level
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Pama urges government to review used cars import decision

Pama urges government to review used cars import decision

Any further relaxation in used vehicles' import will result in total closure of local auto makers with a job loss of more than two million workers in auto and allied engineering industry, this was stated by a spokesman for Pakistan Automotive Manufacturer
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
97 Kashmiris cross sides on LoC by bus service

97 Kashmiris cross sides on LoC by bus service

As many as 97 civilians on Tuesday exchanged sides on the Line of Control (LoC) from Taitrinote-Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point in weekly trans-LoC bus service operating between Rawalakot AJK and Poonch city of Indian held Kashmir.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
US embassy clarifies news item

US embassy clarifies news item

US Embassy on Tuesday rejected a news item about notices given to its diplomats to leave Pakistan. Spokesperson to the US Embassy while commenting on the news regarding notices issued to 250 US officials to leave Pakistan within one month said, "it is unt
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Government servants to get salary on August 26

Government servants to get salary on August 26

The Ministry of Finance (Expenditure Wing) has directed the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue to disburse pay and allowance/pension for the month of August in advance on 26-08-2011 to federal government servants and pensioners on the occasion of Eid-
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Four-day Eid holidays

Four-day Eid holidays

The government has announced four-day Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from August, 31 to September 3. The announcement was made by Ministry of Interior in a press release, issued here on Tuesday.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
LPG Association flays government for imposing PDL on LPG

LPG Association flays government for imposing PDL on LPG

The Economics Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved the imposition of Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) on locally produced LPG as recommended by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources. The levy, which seeks to increase the price of
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Gilani calls for taking US-Pakistan relations beyond terrorism

Gilani calls for taking US-Pakistan relations beyond terrorism

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday stressed that relations between the United States and Pakistan should go beyond terrorism and cover areas of bilateral relations on durable basis for the benefit of two peoples.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
1.5 megawatts power project approved for Gilgit Baltistan

1.5 megawatts power project approved for Gilgit Baltistan

A power project of 1.5 Mega Watt has been approved for upper region of Pareshing Mushke village, Gilgit Baltistan (GB) to meet the increasing energy requirements of the area. Executive Engineer Water & Power Fayyaz Alam while talking to newsmen on Tuesday
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
SME sector of Sialkot needs special incentives

SME sector of Sialkot needs special incentives

Sialkot, which is a hub of cottage industries and export-oriented city of Pakistan. It has developed a remarkable export culture over the period and contributing more than 1.30 billion dollars to the national exchequer annually. Despite of serious financi
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CDA to advertise for procurement of CNG buses soon

CDA to advertise for procurement of CNG buses soon

Capital Development Authority (CDA) finalised the feasibility report for launching of Prime Minister's CDA Rapid Bus Transit project and will advertise for the procurement of CNG buses in the coming two weeks.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
AIOU announces results of Autumn 2010

AIOU announces results of Autumn 2010

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Tuesday announced the results of SSC, FA/BA/PTC/CT/ATTC and B.Ed programmes for the Semester Autumn, 2010. Controller of Exams, AIOU Hafizullah said the results cards have been sent to the students by post services a
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Guard Auto Zones gets Achievement Award 2011

Guard Auto Zones gets Achievement Award 2011

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani awarded Achievement Award 2011 to Guard Auto Zones at the 7th Achievement Award function of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) here on Saturday night. It may be added that Auto Zone concept was introduced by G
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Cost of tax exemptions set to decline in fiscal year 2012

Cost of tax exemptions set to decline in fiscal year 2012

The cost of tax exemptions would witness a major decrease in 2011-12 following continuation of the taxation measures taken on March 15, 2011 including withdrawal of exemption on tractors, pesticides, fertilisers and revamping of zero-rating regime for fiv
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
APBUMA demands deferring implementation of new ST/FE return

APBUMA demands deferring implementation of new ST/FE return

The Chairman of All Pakistan Bedsheet and Upholstery Manufacturers Association (APBUMA), Jalaluddin Roomi, has said that applicability of new sales tax and federal excise return should be deferred. Notification envisages application of amended return 2011
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Shortage of fertiliser may pose food inflation threat

Shortage of fertiliser may pose food inflation threat

Shortage of fertiliser may pose food inflation threat as it leads to reduction in per acre yield of major crops. According to experts' estimates the decrease in yield/production of crops due to 10 percent decline in urea off-take will be around 5 percent.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Wapda workers protest against Karachi killings

Wapda workers protest against Karachi killings

Hundreds of Wapda workers held a protest rally on Tuesday against the continuous killings of innocent people in Karachi and demanded of the government to take result-oriented measures for restoring law and order in the port city of the country. The protes
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Punjab Chief minister condoles death of Ansar Abbasi's mother

Punjab Chief minister condoles death of Ansar Abbasi's mother

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif went to the residence of prominent journalist and analyst Ansar Abbasi in Islamabad on Tuesday to condole the death of his mother. Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Advisor to Chi
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Beggars throng streets of Multan in Ramazan

Beggars throng streets of Multan in Ramazan

Multan is known for heat, beggars, dust storms and graveyards. With the advent of Ramazan a large number of beggars from across the country throng the streets of Multan to get maximum charity as every Muslims in Ramazan donate cash, fitra, zakat and other
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Ambassadors of Central Asian states call on Zardari

Ambassadors of Central Asian states call on Zardari

A delegation comprising of ambassadors Central Asian countries called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday. Those who were present during the meeting included Afghan Ambassador Mohammad Umer Daudzai, Ambassador of Azerbaijan Dashgin Ma
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
New spell of monsoon rains begins today

New spell of monsoon rains begins today

Met Office on Tuesday forecast another spell of monsoon rains in upper parts of the country from today (Wednesday) that may produce scattered rains/thundershower with isolated heavy fall during the next 4-5 days.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Violence in Karachi: MQM shedding crocodile tears: Jamaat-e-Islami

Violence in Karachi: MQM shedding crocodile tears: Jamaat-e-Islami

Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami, Liaquat Baloch has said MQM itself is responsible for the bloodshed in Karachi but it is shedding crocodile tears by observing strikes and mourning day. Speaking at an Iftaar party on Monday, he said that continued blood
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Two children used for camel race to get Rs 72,000

Two children used for camel race to get Rs 72,000

Director General Social Welfare, Malik Muhammad Aslam has said two children in Faisalabad who were used for camel race to get Rs 72,000. This was dilated in information of the Social Welfare Department received here Tuesday. The Social Welfare Department
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Senate body rejects Interior Ministry's report on Balochistan

Senate body rejects Interior Ministry's report on Balochistan

The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday rejected the report of Interior Ministry regarding abduction and dumping cases in Balochistan. The Functional Committee, which met here under the chairmanship of Afrasiab Khattak, was attended by
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Punjab University vice chancellor inaugurates painting exhibition

Punjab University vice chancellor inaugurates painting exhibition

Punjab University Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran on Tuesday inaugurated the painting exhibition of Aisha Siddiqi titled "Non-Transparent", displayed at Alhamra Art Gallery on Tuesday. The Vice Chancellor took around all the masterpieces and
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani scholar named among world's top young innovators

Pakistani scholar named among world's top young innovators

Dr Umar Saif, Associate Professor, School of Science and Engineering, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been recognised by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 35 innovators (TR35) in the world. He is the first Pakistani scholar to ha
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Peace body Darra Adamkhel calls on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor

Peace body Darra Adamkhel calls on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor

A delegation comprising members of All Jawaki Peace Committee Darra Adamkhel called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar at Governor House, here on Tuesday. The delegation led by Said Amn President Peace Committee and other members infor
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
PAC panel told Rs 154 billion tax recovery cases in litigation

PAC panel told Rs 154 billion tax recovery cases in litigation

A parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday that tax recovery cases amounting to Rs 154 billion are in litigation and nobody knows when the courts will decide these cases. The Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Salman Siddique briefed a mee
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Supreme Court seeks details of Waqf properties in Punjab

Supreme Court seeks details of Waqf properties in Punjab

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday sought details of Waqaf properties in Punjab and issued directives to Secretary Auqaf Punjab to submit comprehensive report including particulars of departmental possession as well as illegally occupation of Waqf property
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Finance Ministry urged to import 1.2 million tons of urea

Finance Ministry urged to import 1.2 million tons of urea

The Ministry of Industries has proposed the Finance Ministry to import 1.2 million tons urea on urgent basis; out of this 1.2 million tons, 7 lac tons commodity will be used in Rabi season while 5 lac tons would be stored for the next Kharif.
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
CoAS visits AFIRM

CoAS visits AFIRM

Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) here on Tuesday. According to an ISPR press release, the COAS met the officers and soldiers who had sustained injuries involving
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Yousaf Malik made SSP Islamabad

Yousaf Malik made SSP Islamabad

The federal capital has got new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) after Tahir Alam Khan proceeded to attend the senior management course. Muhammad Yousaf Malik has assumed charge as the new SSP. Mohammad Yousaf Malik, serving as SSP Operations Multan,
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
All Pakistanis living in Libya safe: foreign office

All Pakistanis living in Libya safe: foreign office

The Foreign Office on Tuesday said all the Pakistanis living in Tripoli and other cities of Libya were safe as a battle was going on in the country amid the claims of the rebels to have captured 80 percent area of the capital. FO spokesperson Tahmina Janj
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Zia Mohyeddin meets Zardari

Zia Mohyeddin meets Zardari

Chairman of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa), Zia Mohyeddin called on President, Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday. Zia Mohyeddin discussed with the president the issues concerning Napa. The president assured that these would be re
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Meeting mulls setting up of 'milk marketing system'

Meeting mulls setting up of 'milk marketing system'

In order to provide better livestock services and establishing a comprehensive milk marketing system in Punjab, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister Livestock & Agriculture Punjab, Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh, here on Tuesday. New milk marketi
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Many federal, Sindh governments' offices remain closed

Many federal, Sindh governments' offices remain closed

Various offices of the federal and Sindh governments remained closed due the call for observing 'mourning day' by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM). MQM had announced to observe 'mourning day' in Karachi and across the country against the ongoing ethnic bloo
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Bike makers plan $150 million investment in next two years

Bike makers plan $150 million investment in next two years

To effectively cope with domestic market of over 1.5 million units and after successful launch of their products in global markets, the local motorcycle producers are now planning further investment of dollars 100-150 million in their existing units. The
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
KSE working closes early due to law, order situation

KSE working closes early due to law, order situation

On Tuesday, the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) working was closed at 12:30 pm, some 90 minutes earlier than normal closing time, due to law and order situation in the city. The KSE in its notice said that due to the prevailing law and order situation in the
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Concerns voiced over Karachi situation

Concerns voiced over Karachi situation

Lahore High Court Bar Association while expressing its concern over Karachi's situation and solidarity with the people rejected the demand of calling army in the city. The bar, in its meeting held with its President Asghar Gill in the chair, was of the vi
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Violence in Karachi: ANP calls for taking up 'May 12' issue

Violence in Karachi: ANP calls for taking up 'May 12' issue

Awami National Party (ANP), in comments on the notice taken by Supreme Court over the ongoing target killings in Karachi, has called for taking up the issue of May 12, 2007 violence in Karachi. ANP Spokesman Senator Zahid Khan recalled the May 12, 2007 in
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Industrial activities remain paralysed in city

Industrial activities remain paralysed in city

Industrial activities in all the five industrial states of the city remained paralysed on Tuesday as MQM called for mourning day against the recent bloodshed in the city Amid panic and sporadic incidents of firing, burning vehicles and property also gripp
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
MQM chief thanks Karachiites

MQM chief thanks Karachiites

On the call of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) mourning day was observed against recent bloodshed in the city which it termed genocide of Mohajir community. MQM activists clad in black and hoisted black flags on their buildings and squares as a sign of mou
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
'Mafias make life difficult in Karachi'

'Mafias make life difficult in Karachi'

Former federal minister, Haji Hanif Tayyab expressed concern over poor situation of Karachi and said that citizens of Karachi were witnessing lawlessness. Talking to PTV on Tuesday, he appealed the nation to pray for peace in Karachi. He claimed the city
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Demand of army action constitutional: Aitzaz

Demand of army action constitutional: Aitzaz

A PPP leader and former President Supreme Court Bar Association, Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan said Karachi is the hub of economic activities, hence the demand of calling army there to restore peace is not unconstitutional. Talking to media men here in the bar pr
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Kidnapped man survives

Kidnapped man survives

A 28-year-old man on Tuesday survived an ongoing spree of ethnic violence in the limits of Pak Colony police station. SHO Shakeel Sherwani said the victim Imran, a resident of Ranchor Line, survived a current spate of targeted killing on ethnic ground. Th
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Loadshedding continues despite no commercial activity

Loadshedding continues despite no commercial activity

The Karachiities confined to their homes on Tuesday, were further perturbed with frequent power breakdowns despite a few commercial activity in the city. The citizens complained that Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) continued with its Loadsheddi
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Rising level of NPLs

Rising level of NPLs

The revelation by the State Bank of Pakistan on 19th August that the level of non-performing loans (NPLs) of banks and DFIs has touched a historic level of Rs 594.5 billion at the end of June, 2011 could only be a source of great discomfort to the monetar
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Qadhafi's departure

Qadhafi's departure

Libya's Colonel Muammar Qadhafi has been Africa's and the Arab world's longest ruling, most erratic and most grimly fascinating leader. His son Saif al-Islam put up a brief presence before the international media Monday night in Tripoli belying rebels' cl
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Forecasting the future

Forecasting the future

Forecasting is a perilous and thankless exercise. Conceptually it hinges upon the analysis of historic trends which when modified for current variations form the basis for projecting the future. While financial analysts also have the luxury of the Excel s
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
Strauss-Kahn scents freedom but political comeback unlikely

Strauss-Kahn scents freedom but political comeback unlikely

With the sexual assault case against him on the point of collapse, former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn could in theory return to frontline French politics, but no-one expects a return in force. New York prosecutors have asked the judge to dismiss all
Published 24 Aug, 2011 12:00am
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