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Archive - 2011-11-26
NASA to seek life on Mars
North America

NASA to seek life on Mars

CAPE CANAVERAL: An unmanned Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Saturday, lau
Published 26 Nov, 2011 04:29pm
NIAB training course from 28th
Top News

NIAB training course from 28th

FAISALABAD: A 5-day hands-on training on "Soil, Water and Plant Analysis" will start at Nuclear Institute for Agricultur
Published 26 Nov, 2011 02:32pm
India 148-4 chasing 243 to win
Cricket

India 148-4 chasing 243 to win

MUMBAI: India, needing 243 runs to win, were 148-4 in their second innings at tea on the last day of the third and final
Published 26 Nov, 2011 08:53am
Six killed in a blast west of Baghdad
Top News

Six killed in a blast west of Baghdad

FALLUJA: Six people were killed and eight wounded when a roadside bomb exploded and hit a small truck carrying workers i
Published 26 Nov, 2011 08:52am
ADB sees moderate rise in saving rates
Top News

ADB sees moderate rise in saving rates

ASMA RAZAQ ISLAMABAD : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected domestic saving rates in the country will incre
Published 26 Nov, 2011 08:38am
Brent oil falls on euro zone debt woes
Top News

Brent oil falls on euro zone debt woes

NEW YORK: Brent crude fell on Friday on concerns about Europe's ongoing debt crisis that also weakened the euro against
Published 26 Nov, 2011 06:40am
Muharram to begin tomorrow
Top News

Muharram to begin tomorrow

RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: The  new Muharram  moon may be sighted today (Saturday), according to astronomical parameter
Published 26 Nov, 2011 06:35am
Warner in Australia Test squad
Cricket

Warner in Australia Test squad

SYDNEY: Big-hitting David Warner is set to make his Test debut after being named Saturday in the squad to take on New Ze
Published 26 Nov, 2011 05:19am
Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani said that a German company had expressed its interest to invest in project of laying a railway line from coastal town of Gwadar to Mastung in order to connect the provincial capital Quetta with Gwadar seaport
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani said that a German company had expressed its interest to invest in project of laying a railway line from coastal town of Gwadar to Mastung in order to connect the provincial capital Quetta with Gwadar seaport
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Gwadar-Mastung rail project: German firm wants to invest, says Raisani

Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani said that a German company had expressed its interest to invest in project of laying a railway line from coastal town of Gwadar to Mastung in order to connect the provincial capital Quetta with Gwadar seaport
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister approves promotion of 22 officers

Prime Minister approves promotion of 22 officers

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on the recommendations of the High Powered Selection Board (HPSB), on Friday approved the promotion of 22 officers belonging to various services and groups to the post of Federal Secretary (BS-22) and equivalent.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister approves promotion of 22 officers

Prime Minister approves promotion of 22 officers

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on the recommendations of the High Powered Selection Board (HPSB), on Friday approved the promotion of 22 officers belonging to various services and groups to the post of Federal Secretary (BS-22) and equivalent.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

The Federal Board of Revenue and the Sindh Revenue Board have agreed to keep the sales tax registered persons in the "Active Taxpayer List" especially those who are purely providing services in Sindh and filing sales tax return at the web-portal of the SR
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

The Federal Board of Revenue and the Sindh Revenue Board have agreed to keep the sales tax registered persons in the "Active Taxpayer List" especially those who are purely providing services in Sindh and filing sales tax return at the web-portal of the SR
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

FBR, SRB agree to keep registered persons in ATL

The Federal Board of Revenue and the Sindh Revenue Board have agreed to keep the sales tax registered persons in the "Active Taxpayer List" especially those who are purely providing services in Sindh and filing sales tax return at the web-portal of the SR
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka for Twenty20 clean sweep

Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka for Twenty20 clean sweep

Pakistan put up another clinical performance to win the only Twenty20 by five wickets against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi stadium on Friday, blanking their rivals in all three forms of the game. Paceman Aizaz Cheema took 4-30 to bowl Sri Lanka out for 141 in 1
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka for Twenty20 clean sweep

Pakistan upstage Sri Lanka for Twenty20 clean sweep

Pakistan put up another clinical performance to win the only Twenty20 by five wickets against Sri Lanka at Abu Dhabi stadium on Friday, blanking their rivals in all three forms of the game. Paceman Aizaz Cheema took 4-30 to bowl Sri Lanka out for 141 in 1
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia's natural gas giant Gazprom said Friday it had signed a $2.5 billion deal to acquire the 50-percent stake it does not own already in the natural gas pipeline network of Belarus. The Beltransgaz deal also sees Moscow win full ownership of the Yamal
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia's natural gas giant Gazprom said Friday it had signed a $2.5 billion deal to acquire the 50-percent stake it does not own already in the natural gas pipeline network of Belarus. The Beltransgaz deal also sees Moscow win full ownership of the Yamal
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia wins control of Belarus gas network

Russia''s natural gas giant Gazprom said Friday it had signed a $2.5 billion deal to acquire the 50-percent stake it does not own already in the natural gas pipeline network of Belarus. The Beltransgaz deal also sees Moscow win full ownership of the Yamal
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks bought nearly 26 tonnes of gold in October, following purchases from Russia, Mexico, Belarus and Colombia, among others, bringing total official purchases to 230.25 tonnes this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Russia made
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks bought nearly 26 tonnes of gold in October, following purchases from Russia, Mexico, Belarus and Colombia, among others, bringing total official purchases to 230.25 tonnes this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Russia made
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks raise gold holdings again in October: IMF

Central banks bought nearly 26 tonnes of gold in October, following purchases from Russia, Mexico, Belarus and Colombia, among others, bringing total official purchases to 230.25 tonnes this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Russia made
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Debt Securities

Rates of Debt Securities

The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-N chief briefed on uplift activities

PML-N chief briefed on uplift activities

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif gave a detailed briefing to Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif regarding the progress of development projects in Punjab and provincial metropolis during a high level meeting, here on F
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar keeps rising

THE RUPEE: dollar keeps rising

The rupee failed to come out of present weakness versus dollar on the currency market on Friday, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 10 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 87.75 and it also lost 13 paisa for selling at 87.80, they said.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
WWF-P, FCC sign MoU

WWF-P, FCC sign MoU

The World Wide Funds for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) and Forman Christian College (FCC) Lahore have on Friday signed a MoU to collaborate on the Green School Programme initiated by WWF-P. The MoU has been signed to disseminate environmental education and crea
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar keeps rising

THE RUPEE: dollar keeps rising

The rupee failed to come out of present weakness versus dollar on the currency market on Friday, dealers said. The rupee dropped by 10 paisa in relation to dollar for buying at 87.75 and it also lost 13 paisa for selling at 87.80, they said.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sindh chief secretary for provision of seeds in rain-affected areas

Sindh chief secretary for provision of seeds in rain-affected areas

Chief Secretary Sindh, Raja Muhammad Abbas, has asked the Secretary Agriculture to evolve strategic measure for provision of fertiliser and seeds to the genuine cultivators of rain/flood affected areas under the 'Rabi Crop Assistance Package'.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Fesco employees protest colleagues' arrest

Fesco employees protest colleagues' arrest

Fesco employees took out protest rally and blocked the traffic on Jaranwala Road for six hours to release two colleagues, who were kidnapped and detained in Central Jail Faisalabad, when they were trying to cut off electricity supply for recovering outsta
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Socio-economic uplift of womenfolk: UK assures support to government

Socio-economic uplift of womenfolk: UK assures support to government

The Minister of Women & Equality UK, Theresa May has said that UK would extend its all-out support to the Pakistan for the socio-economic uplift of womenfolk and addressing the impediments confronting the gender equality. She said this while talking to Wo
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Fog disrupts traffic on Motorway

Fog disrupts traffic on Motorway

Lahore Motorway was closed for traffic on Friday from Thokar Niaz Baig to Pindi Bhattian due to dense fog. Motorway sources told a private news channel that Motorway was closed from Thokar Niaz Baig to Pindi Bhattian interchange because the visibility was
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Friday (November 25, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Steps for imparting free, quality education to workers' children

Steps for imparting free, quality education to workers' children

Imparting free and quality education to children of working classes is a priority. This was stated by the Sindh Minister for Labour, Amir Nawab Khan, on Friday. He was talking to a visiting delegation of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa Workers Welfare Board here in h
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

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

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
APSEA fixes support price of sunflower at Rs 2,200 per 40kg

APSEA fixes support price of sunflower at Rs 2,200 per 40kg

All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (APSEA) has fixed the support price of sunflower at Rs.2,200 per 40kg to facilitate the growers. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Chairman of APSEA Mian Qaiser Shabbir Ahmed along with Khwaja Mehboob-ur-
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
GCU team wins All Pakistan Parliamentary Debates 2011

GCU team wins All Pakistan Parliamentary Debates 2011

The Debating Society of the Government College University has won the All Pakistan Parliamentary Debates 2011 hosted by the Kinnaird College Lahore. As many as 24 prestigious educational institutions from all over the Pakistan participated in the tourname
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Thursday official prices.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Agri-Forum warns government against grant of MFN status to India

Agri-Forum warns government against grant of MFN status to India

Agri-Forum Pakistan has warned the government to protest if it tried to declare India as Most Favoured Nation (MFN) with out providing same incentives to the Pakistani growers, which are being provided to Indian farmers by their government.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

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

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Benazir wanted NRO, not Musharraf: APML

Benazir wanted NRO, not Musharraf: APML

It was Benazir Bhutto who had wanted to make a deal with President Pervez Musharraf in the form of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) so that all the cases against her and against other members of the PPP could be withdrawn. This was stated by a
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on November 22, 2011.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Protest against MFN status to India

Protest against MFN status to India

Hundreds of activists of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jamaat-i-Islami demonstrated against the government's decision to take steps to improve trade with arch-rival India. Pakistan's cabinet last month said it approved a propos
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on November 22, 2011.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Diabetes moot

Diabetes moot

National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology (NIDE), Dow University of Health Sciences and Diabetic Association of Pakistan (DAP) have finalised arrangements for International Diabetes Conference, scheduled for December in Karachi.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PQFTL announces unit prices

PQFTL announces unit prices

Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Managed Fund (PQFTL) announced unit prices for the following funds on November 22, 2011.

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Friday (November 25, 2011) and the forecast for Saturday (November 26, 2011).

Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Partial solar eclipse observed

Partial solar eclipse observed

A partial eclipse of sun was observed on Friday from high altitudes of southern hemisphere and including South Africa, Antarctica, Tasmania and most of New Zealand. The eclipse was not visible in Pakistan which began at 0923 hours according to Pakistan St
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Business community invited to establish power generation units in AJK

Business community invited to establish power generation units in AJK

President Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan, invited business community to invest and establish industrial and power generating units in Azad Kashmir. Speaking at a meeting of Site Super Highway Association of Trade and Industry (SSHATI)
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Cessna aircraft makes emergency landing

Cessna aircraft makes emergency landing

A Cessna aircraft made emergency landing near Karachi Airport on Friday afternoon. Both the occupants of the small plane remained safe. This was stated by an official of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Pervez George. He said that the Cessna aircraft w
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Senate body for protecting minorities' rights

Senate body for protecting minorities' rights

Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights has directed the police to take strict action against those people who are involved in the murder of three Hindu doctors in district Shikarpur Sindh. The committee met under the chairmanship of Senator Afrasiab
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Industrialists advised to pay water dues on old rates

Industrialists advised to pay water dues on old rates

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) advised all the industrialists to pay their water dues on old rates. Leader of Businessmen Group and Former President KCCI, Siraj Kasim Teli, discussed the issue with Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Kha
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rs 1.3 trillion spent on uplift projects in three years: Gilani

Rs 1.3 trillion spent on uplift projects in three years: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said his government has spent Rs1.3 trillion on development projects during the last three years across the country. Speaking in National Assembly, Gilani said he has directed the finance ministry to releas
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mukhtar, Hurley discuss Afghan situation

Mukhtar, Hurley discuss Afghan situation

General David Hurley, Chief of Defence Force, Australia, along with his delegation called on the Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar, in the Ministry of Defence here on Friday. During the meeting, wide spectrum of issues ranging from situ
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Australian Chief of Defence Force meets CoAS

Australian Chief of Defence Force meets CoAS

General David Hurley, Chief of Defence Force, Australia called on Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters here on Friday. The visiting dignitary remained with the CoAS for sometime and discussed matters of professi
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Naval ship SAIF on goodwill visit to Sri Lanka

Naval ship SAIF on goodwill visit to Sri Lanka

Pakistan Navy ship SAIF is on its goodwill visit to Sri Lanka from November 26-29, as both Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military ties. As part of goodwill, Pakistan Navy ships frequently pay port visits to Sri Lanka. These visit
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KPT assures KFHA of dredging navigational channel: dispute resolved

KPT assures KFHA of dredging navigational channel: dispute resolved

A brief disagreement between Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Karachi Fish Harbour Authority (KFHA) has finally been resolved as the former has assured the latter of dredging fish harbour's 0.1 million square meter navigational channel without any charges.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister urged to prepare 15-year economic roadmap

Prime Minister urged to prepare 15-year economic roadmap

The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Prime Minister Gilani to convene without any further delay chamber's round table conference to prepare a 15-year economic roadmap to cope with challenges being faced by the economy.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Neelum Jhelum Project: Wapda to deploy TBMs for early completion

Neelum Jhelum Project: Wapda to deploy TBMs for early completion

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has decided to deploy state-of-the-art tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for on-schedule completion of the strategically important 969MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project. Deployment of TBMs on the project
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Provincial governments not borrowing from SBP'

'Provincial governments not borrowing from SBP'

The provincial governments are not borrowing funds from State Bank of Pakistan to finance its expenditures. According to Punjab Finance Department's spokesperson, here on Friday, provinces are only allowed an overdraft facility in accordance with State Ba
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
President condoles death of poet Nasir Qavi

President condoles death of poet Nasir Qavi

President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday condoled over the death of renowned poet Nasir Qavi who died last night due to cancer. Nasir Qavi wrote the famous poem "Tum Kitnay Bhutto Maro Gey? Har Ghar Say Bhutto Niklay Ga". President Zardari in his condolence m
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
New generation to change destiny of nation: Shahbaz

New generation to change destiny of nation: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the new generation is a precious asset and guarantee of bright future. He hoped that it would change the destiny of the nation and put it on the road to progress and prosperity through hard work and its a
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Imported urea sale: Punjab government investigates malpractices

Imported urea sale: Punjab government investigates malpractices

The Punjab government is probing malpractices in sale of imported urea. The federal government is providing Rs 25 billion subsidy on imported urea for sowing this year's Rabi crops including wheat, grams, lentils, sunflower, maize, vegetables and fodder,
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Tetra Pak Media Awards 2011' launched

'Tetra Pak Media Awards 2011' launched

Tetra Pak, world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company, has launched the "Tetra Pak Media Awards" to support and further encourage the media to increasingly report on key environmental and food safety issues in Pakistan. The awards wil
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Mohmand IDPs start returning home

Mohmand IDPs start returning home

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Mohmand Agency have started returning back to their homes from Nowshehra's Jalozai camp. Owing to militancy, majority of the Mohmand's tribal families had fled to Nowshehra and other areas, private news channel repor
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sugarcane prices: growers threaten to stage a sit-in

Sugarcane prices: growers threaten to stage a sit-in

Growers on Friday said if the government failed to resolve the issue of sugarcane prices forthwith then they would stage a sit-in outside the Parliament House. A meeting of sugarcane growers held under the chairmanship of Advocate Israrullah, here on Frid
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Foolproof security plan devised for Muharram: Rana

Foolproof security plan devised for Muharram: Rana

Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah Khan said his government has devised a foolproof security plan for peace during the sensitive period of Muharram-ul-Harram. Speaking to a delegation of Ulema and religious scholars at his Punjab Assembly chamber on Frida
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PSUs urge government to release Rs 8 billion

PSUs urge government to release Rs 8 billion

Public Sector Universities (PSUs) demanded of the government to release Rs 8 billion to cater to 65 percent increase in salaries announced in last two years, informed sources revealed to Business Recorder. The issue was raised in a meeting between
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
National Assembly body approves National Commission for Women Bill, 2011

National Assembly body approves National Commission for Women Bill, 2011

The 62nd meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Rights was held under Chairmanship of Syed Mumtaz Alam Gillani MNA here on Friday. The Committee unanimously approved the National Commission for Women Bill, 2011 with certain amendments and Ministry of
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Day-long workshop on animals organised

Day-long workshop on animals organised

Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University organised a daylong training session on 'restraining animals' in collaboration with ICI Pakistan. More than 84 veterinary technicians' from different farms an
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTCL introduces new packages

PTCL introduces new packages

Pakistan Telecommunication Company limited (PTCL) EVO Wi-Fi cloud introduces new exciting packages for its valued customers. EVO Wi-Fi Cloud is Pakistan's first intelligent mobile Wi-Fi device that puts the world of content, services and connectivity in t
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Three factory workers murdered

Three factory workers murdered

Three workers were found dead with their throats slit here in a thread spinning factory at Chohan Road Sanda on Friday. According to initial reports, police sources said some unknown persons killed the three men with sharp edged weapon. The deceased were
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Iesco power suspension notice

Iesco power suspension notice

According to Iesco Spokesman, due to electricity maintenance/development work the Power supply of the areas fall under the following feeders would remain suspended as under:
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTI to examine assets before it allocates tickets: Imran

PTI to examine assets before it allocates tickets: Imran

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan said on Friday that his party would check the assets of its members prior to allocating tickets for election. He said that his party would not make alliance with corrupt rulers, but patriotic leadership would
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Germany supports free media in Pakistan: Dr Michael

Germany supports free media in Pakistan: Dr Michael

German Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Michael Koch has said that Germany actively supports the independent media in Pakistan because media is an integral part and a pre-condition to strong and stable democracy in any society. He was delivering his keynote addr
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTV sports channel by end of next month: Dr Firdous

PTV sports channel by end of next month: Dr Firdous

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday informed the National Assembly that on the directive of the President and Prime Minister, Pakistan Television (PTV) is launching a sports channel by December to promote sports activ
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
2,296 women martyred, 10,018 molested in IHK since 1989

2,296 women martyred, 10,018 molested in IHK since 1989

In the Indian Held Kashmir, 2,296 women were among 93,709 civilians martyred during the last 22 years due to the unabated acts of Indian state terrorism. According to a report released by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, Friday, on the occas
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
5,778 acres of land retrieved from grabbers: Sheikh

5,778 acres of land retrieved from grabbers: Sheikh

Commissioner Karachi, Roshan Ali Sheikh, on Friday said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) had so far retrieved 5,778 acres of encroached land worth Rs 43 billion during its anti-encroachment drive in the city within 18 months, while more than 10
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SNP to hold demonstration in favour of Mirza, Lord Nazir

SNP to hold demonstration in favour of Mirza, Lord Nazir

Sindh National Party (SNP) would hold demonstration in the support of former home minister Dr Zulifqar Mirza and Lord Nazir on November 27, tomorrow in the front of Karachi Press Club. This was announced by Chairman SNP Amir Bhanbhro during a press confer
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Silkbank emerges on top in customer satisfaction

Silkbank emerges on top in customer satisfaction

Silkbank has scored top position among ten leading banks and achieved an outstanding rating score of 95 percent in a Mystery Shopping Programme. This programme was conducted by an independent leading marketing research consultancy to survey standards in t
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Model Customs Collectorates to remain open today

Model Customs Collectorates to remain open today

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ordered that all the Model Customs Collectorates shall remain open on Saturday 26th November 2011 as a normal working day in order to facilitate the trade and industry in getting their cargo cleared for imports and e
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Import of cellular phones soars by $23.231 million in October

Import of cellular phones soars by $23.231 million in October

The import of cellular phones has gone up by $23.231 million in October this year because of the rising demand for the advanced handsets in the country, according to the mobile phones importers. The country has imported $55.574 million of cellular phones
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Entry of 135 clerics into Sindh banned

Entry of 135 clerics into Sindh banned

The Sindh government on Friday banned entry of 135 religious scholars of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan into the province for 60 days in wake upcoming month of Muharram. According to a notification issued by Sindh Home department, the ban on t
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Workshop on ELISA technique held at NARC

Workshop on ELISA technique held at NARC

The project on 'Progressive Control of Foot & Mouth Disease in Pakistan' arranged a two week training workshop on ELISA technique at National Veterinary Library (NVL), National Agriculture research Council (NARC). ELISA training is being imparted to the f
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
IHC's nine benches for next week

IHC's nine benches for next week

Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has constituted six single benches and three division benches to hear a number of cases for next week starting from November 28. Six single benches include Chief Justice Iqbal Hameed-Ur-Rehman, Justice Riaz Ahme
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SHO suspended

SHO suspended

Sindh Home Minster Manzoor Hussain Wasan has suspended Station House Officer (SHO) of Awami Colony police station after a bank heist of Rs 19.4 million in his jurisdiction on November 24. Wassan was addressing a press conference at Central Police Office (
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Two more fall prey to targeted killing

Two more fall prey to targeted killing

At least two persons including an aged man were fallen prey to targeted killing spree in separate incidents at various parts of the metropolis here on Friday. According to police, an elder man was shot dead at his shop in the limits of North Nazimabad pol
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Only seven doctors for 0.1 million people in Budgam

Only seven doctors for 0.1 million people in Budgam

Despite the authorities' claims of making Kashmir disease free and providing medical facilities in every nook and corner of the territory, Khag Tehsil in Budgam district in the Valley has been deprived of a sub-district hospital in Indian Occupied Kashmir
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Awareness campaign on women's, children's rights launched

Awareness campaign on women's, children's rights launched

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Friday launched two-week special awareness campaign regarding rights of children and women in the society. The directorate of social welfare & women development has chalked a comprehensive plan for holding awareness semina
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Nurses continue their protest

Nurses continue their protest

Scores of nurses from all public sector hospitals on Thursday staged a protest demonstration to press their demands of pay raise and promotions. The protesting nurses gathered and protested in front of the Model Town residence of Punjab Chief Minister Sha
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Chief minister constitutes committee to examine nurses' demands

Chief minister constitutes committee to examine nurses' demands

Chief Minister Punjab here on Friday took notice of the protest of nurses. Dr Saeed Elahi, MPA and Parliamentary Secretary Health Punjab held two hours long negotiations with the protesting nurses and their leaders. As a result of negotiations nurses have
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Arrangements finalised for PP-275 by-election

Arrangements finalised for PP-275 by-election

Polling for bye-election at PP-275 (Yazman) constituency would be held on Saturday (today), and in this regard, all the arrangements have been finalised. Election Commission sources told APP on Friday that a total of 115 polling stations had been formed f
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Increase in gas, power prices flayed

Increase in gas, power prices flayed

Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) and leaders of business community have strongly criticised the proposed 11 to 14 percent increase in gas and 31 percent increase in hydel electricity prices and urged Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raz
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PTEA expresses concern over decline in textile exports

PTEA expresses concern over decline in textile exports

Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) expressed grave concern over 14 percent decline in exports of textiles in last month. Achieving export target appears to be a Herculean task. This was opined by Chairman Pakistan Textile Exporters Association
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Police torture on nurses widely condemned

Police torture on nurses widely condemned

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and several labour unions have condemned beating and ill treatment of nurses, protesting for their rights, by police and called upon Punjab government to be less heavy handed with female nurses. In a statement, here on
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PML-N criticises Imran

PML-N criticises Imran

A spokesman of Pakistan Muslim League-N has said that Imran Khan is self-projecting by mudslinging on others and the major example of it is the baseless allegation of spending 900 crore rupees from government exchequer on the residence of Sharif Brothers
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani businessmen invited to initiate joint ventures with Iraq

Pakistani businessmen invited to initiate joint ventures with Iraq

Iraqi Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Rushdi Mahmood Al-Ani has invited the Pakistani businessmen to initiate joint ventures with their Iraqi counterparts to exploit investment and business opportunities. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Muharram, Chehlum: Punjab chief minister's adviser meets Ulema

Muharram, Chehlum: Punjab chief minister's adviser meets Ulema

Senior Advisor to Chief Minister, Sardar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has said that Islam is a religion of peace and tranquillity and its enemies are making futile efforts to malign it. There is a dire need of spirit of sacrifice at this crucial juncture, he a
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Comments from police by 30th sought

Comments from police by 30th sought

An Additional District & Sessions Judge here Friday sought comments from SHO Race Course by November 30 in a petition seeking registration of case against former Chief Minister, Dost Muhammad Khosa for killing his former wife Sapna, a stage actress.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
International Day for elimination of Violence against Women observed

International Day for elimination of Violence against Women observed

Like other parts of the world, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women was observed here on Friday with a renewed pledge to keep working for the empowerment of women, as it would not only eliminate negative tendencies against w
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Post-Haqqani scenario

Post-Haqqani scenario

That the government didn't take even one full day to find replacement of Husain Haqqani and promptly announced the appointment of Sherry Rehman as Pakistan's new ambassador to the United States many of us are greatly surprised. Even the so-called best-inf
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Victory for Yemeni protesters?

Victory for Yemeni protesters?

After months of street protests and hundreds of lives lost, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh signed a deal in Riyadh on Wednesday, under which he is to step down immediately handing over power to his deputy. As per the deal brokered by the Gulf Co-oper
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
No free markets

No free markets

It was stated in the last article that the free market was a disaster. Questions were raised as to the nature and kind [s] of free markets. In pursuing the thought further, one sees that the liberal economy can ill-afford to have a free market mechanism.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
China rallies developing nations, puts focus on US

China rallies developing nations, puts focus on US

China has promoted itself as a champion of the developing world ahead of climate change talks by rallying key allies to push developed nations to agree to binding targets for reducing carbon emissions. It insists that negotiations in Durban, South Africa,
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Reaching South Pole still tough, 100 years after Amundsen

Reaching South Pole still tough, 100 years after Amundsen

The number of people who have reached the South Pole on foot is likely to double in the coming weeks: almost 20 expeditions are on their way, to mark the 100th anniversary of Roald Amundsen's trip to the earth's southernmost point. Several Norwegian exped
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Where are we?

Where are we?

This is an era of competition. Every country wants to grow and make its economy the strongest possible. Pakistan is also included in those countries but it is working for the direction of the bottom not the top. We always criticise those countries, which
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Rangers detain over 100 suspects

Rangers detain over 100 suspects

Sindh Rangers on Friday claimed to have detained over 100 suspects in separate raids in the city and recovered huge cache of weapons, drugs and snatched vehicles. Sources said that the Sindh Rangers conducted targeted operations in different areas includi
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Weather conditions in Skardu becoming stiff

Weather conditions in Skardu becoming stiff

As winter season is nearing, weather conditions are becoming stiffer in Skardu as temperature in the city of the northern areas fell to minus four degree centigrade in the last 24 hours, the met office said on Friday. It said that continental air is preva
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Musharraf witnesses Pakistan-Sri Lanka Twenty20 match

Musharraf witnesses Pakistan-Sri Lanka Twenty20 match

Former President of Pakistan and Chief of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Pervez Musharraf witnessed the Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20 match in Abu Dhabi, on Friday. The former President had been specially invited by Shaikh Nahyan Al Mubarak Al Nahyan, who is
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
KWSB installations: gas shortage leading to loadshedding: KESC

KWSB installations: gas shortage leading to loadshedding: KESC

The non-consideration of multiple requests and lack of support from SSGC to improve gas supply to the sole power supplying utility of Karachi, KESC; has exacerbated the power crisis. There are no signs of improvement in the gas supply from the current aby
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
After tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars declines

After tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars declines

The after tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has reduced to Rs 27.135 million in the half year period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the after tax loss of Rs 156.441 million posted the corresponding period in 2010. The board of direc
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
After tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars declines

After tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars declines

The after tax loss of Honda Atlas Cars (Pakistan) Limited has reduced to Rs 27.135 million in the half year period ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the after tax loss of Rs 156.441 million posted the corresponding period in 2010. The board of direc
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Qaim reviews work on Thar Coal project

Qaim reviews work on Thar Coal project

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah held on Friday a joint meeting with Sindh Irrigation Department and delegation of Engro Company engaged in joint venture for power generation at Thar Coal and Energy Project. Qaim said that the Thar Coal and Energy
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
'Mafia' occupies costly railway land in Chaman

'Mafia' occupies costly railway land in Chaman

Land mafia and influential people have occupied costly land of Pak Railways in Chaman by building houses and godown. According to a private television channel, influential people occupied hundreds of acres of valuable worth billions of rupees land alleged
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
USAID launches $45 million project in Sindh

USAID launches $45 million project in Sindh

US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday launched $45 million "Citizens' Voice Project" to enhance citizen engagement in policy advocacy and governance in energy, economic growth, agriculture, education and health sectors. Speaking on the
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Number of car-lifting incidents growing

Number of car-lifting incidents growing

Growing incidents of car-lifting in city has put security agencies on high alert as emergency meeting was called to sketch out plan to burst gangs involved in this business. According to sources, Additional Inspector General of Sindh police, who had conve
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Man commits suicide

Man commits suicide

A young man on Friday committed suicide at his house located in Pak Kausar Town Malir within the limits of Khokhrapar police station. The victim, who was identified as Osama, 25, son of Moiz Uddin and a resident of Pak Kausar Town Malir, claimed his life
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
SU announces exams schedule

SU announces exams schedule

The University of Sindh has announced the schedule of college side Annual examination 2011 here on Friday. According to a notification issued by the Controller of Examinations, college side examination of B.A of regular and external candidates, B.Sc, B.Co
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Conference on 'financial services and consumers' held

Conference on 'financial services and consumers' held

Consumer Association of Pakistan (CAP) has organised a one-day conference over the title of "Financial Services and Consumer" here on Tuesday, where Economic experts demanded government regulatory authorities and financial services provider to ensure fina
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
PRI wins international Money Transfer Award 2011

PRI wins international Money Transfer Award 2011

Pakistan Remittance Initiative (PRI) has been awarded the Money Transfer Award 2011 for the category of 'Asia Pacific including South Asia' by the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN). This special award recognised the efforts of S
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: gold drops

US MIDDAY: gold drops

Gold fell on Friday as the deepening eurozone debt crisis weighed on a number of markets and put the precious metal on track for its second consecutive weekly loss. Added pressure came from technical selling and gains in the dollar, Gold's technical outlo
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: copper down

US MIDDAY: copper down

US copper futures for December delivery settled down 90 cents at $3.27 a lb. Volume was 25 percent above its 30-day norm despite an early US market close in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Four consecutive weeks of falls in copper have wiped c
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
US MIDDAY: grains slide

US MIDDAY: grains slide

US soyabeans fell for a second straight session on Friday while corn headed for its third straight weekly decline, as grain markets remained roiled by Europe's escalating debt crisis and lacklustre export demand. Corn has pulled back 7.6 percent since the
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gold falls in London

Gold falls in London

Gold fell on Friday on a strong dollar as a disappointing Italian debt auction further heightened concerns over the Europe's ongoing debt crisis after a fruitless meeting of eurozone leaders the previous day. Global holdings of metal in exchange-traded fu
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Gold ticks lower in Asia

Gold ticks lower in Asia

Gold edged down below $1,700 an ounce on Friday, heading for its second straight weekly fall, as the euro extended losses on growing fears the two-year-old debt crisis in Europe would drag on and eventually trigger a credit crunch. Instead of rising in ti
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Soft commodity futures largely weaker

Soft commodity futures largely weaker

Soft commodity futures ended Friday largely weaker in a holiday-shortened session as the European debt zone crisis continued to exact a toll on global commodity and financial markets. US cocoa beans sank to a 2-1/2 year low and was down for the fourth str
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Malaysian palm oil hits new two-week low

Malaysian palm oil hits new two-week low

Malaysian palm oil futures hit a fresh two-week low on Friday as weak global economic sentiment overshadowed slowing production caused by seasonal decline in yields and La-Nina driven rains. Fears of a slowing global growth and a worsening euro debt crisi
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tokyo, Shanghai rubber slip

Tokyo, Shanghai rubber slip

Tokyo rubber futures inched lower on Friday in thin trading, with the market moving in a narrow range as the persistent European debt crisis and worries about demand capped rises while the market found firm support at around 250 yen. The key Tokyo Commodi
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Brent oil falls

Brent oil falls

Brent crude fell on Friday on concerns that demand for oil will be hurt by Europe's spreading debt crisis that also weakened the euro against the dollar. US oil prices rose after a choppy, holiday-shortened session that saw low-volume trading. A higher op
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Copper declines

Copper declines

Copper slipped in choppy trade on Friday, pressured by a strong dollar, with the metal on track for a fourth week of losses on concerns about the outlook for demand as the eurozone debt crisis deepened. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange ende
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Shanghai copper slips

Shanghai copper slips

The most-traded February copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange dropped 1.6 percent to close at 53,590 yuan a tonne on Friday, and declined 3.5 percent on week, its third consecutive weekly fall. The current price levels of copper may draw Chine
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
New York cotton touch lower in post-holiday trade

New York cotton touch lower in post-holiday trade

Cotton futures finished with small losses on Friday on sales by small speculators and due to the weak tone of outside markets, with most players sidelined by the long holiday weekend, analysts said. The cotton market was shut Thursday for Thanksgiving. Tr
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Time running out for deal on global warming at climate talks

Time running out for deal on global warming at climate talks

Time is quickly running out to strike a deal at global climate talks to save a Kyoto Protocol in its death throes and make major cuts in the greenhouse gas emissions that scientists blame for rising temperatures, wilder weather and crop failures.
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Saudi dynasty should leave power: top Iranian cleric

Saudi dynasty should leave power: top Iranian cleric

Saudi Arabia's ruling Al-Saud dynasty should give up power, a hard-line senior Iranian cleric said Friday, warning that the fate of Egypt's toppled president Hosni Mubarak awaits Saudi King Abdullah. "You should give up power and leave it to the people. T
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Thunder causes panic in Lima, the city where it never rains

Thunder causes panic in Lima, the city where it never rains

Residents of Lima, a city where it virtually never rains, panicked in the face of a couple of thunderclaps amidst a drizzle, Peruvian media reported Friday. The uncharacteristic storm happened late Thursday, and it made residents of northern, central and
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Ahmadinejad calls on Iranians to stand united against sanctions

Ahmadinejad calls on Iranians to stand united against sanctions

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on his people to not let themselves be intimidated and to remain united against Western sanctions designed to make the country give up its nuclear aspirations, the ISNA news agency reported Friday. "We cannot e
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
No further contact with stranded Mars probe: ESA

No further contact with stranded Mars probe: ESA

The European Space Agency (ESA) said on Friday it had been unable to establish a new link with Russia's stricken Mars probe but added that the craft's orbit seemed to have become more stable. ESA's tracking station in Perth, Western Australia monitored th
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Indian woman held over murder of fellow journalist

Indian woman held over murder of fellow journalist

A female journalist working for a leading Indian newspaper has been arrested in connection with the gangland murder of a Mumbai crime reporter, police said Friday. Jigna Vora, a journalist with the Asian Age, was remanded in police custody until December
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
General in Argentina's 'dirty war' dies

General in Argentina's 'dirty war' dies

Former general Antonio Bussi, who was sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity during Argentina's military dictatorship, died on Thursday, a medical source said. Bussi was 85. "His health had been complicated in recent weeks, due to worseni
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
UK firms to trial sharing of cyber attack data

UK firms to trial sharing of cyber attack data

Britain will try to bolster defences against cyber attack by encouraging companies to overcome their reluctance to admit computer security breaches and share their experiences with each other, the government said on Friday. Companies from five strategic s
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Europe lagging in bid to streamline air traffic: EU

Europe lagging in bid to streamline air traffic: EU

The European Commission told Britain, France and Germany on Friday they were falling behind in efforts to create a pan-European airspace that would cut costs and reduce flight delays. Austria and Spain, two other big aviation hubs, were also singled out b
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Seoul official visits North Korea for first time in 18 months

Seoul official visits North Korea for first time in 18 months

A South Korean government official visited North Korea Friday for the first time since Seoul cut most ties with Pyongyang 18 months ago, an official said. Cho Joong-Hoon, head of the unification ministry's humanitarian assistance department, is travelling
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Suu Kyi party launches Myanmar political comeback

Suu Kyi party launches Myanmar political comeback

Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition began its formal return to mainstream Myanmar politics Friday as it applied to re-register as a political party, paving the way for her to run in elections. The National League for Democracy (NLD) announced a w
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Sailors survive 33 days adrift in Pacific

Sailors survive 33 days adrift in Pacific

Two sailors survived for more than a month adrift in the Pacific before reaching an isolated atoll in the southern Marshall Islands, officials said Friday. The men, from neighbouring Kiribati, were in "reasonable" condition after their ordeal, Marshall Is
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Three Westerners kidnapped in Mali; fourth killed

Three Westerners kidnapped in Mali; fourth killed

Gunmen kidnapped three Westerners and killed a fourth in the historic northern Mali town of Timbuktu on Friday, the second hostage-taking in the region in two days, Malian government and local sources said. One government source and a local tourist guide
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Heartbreak as Tendulkar misses 100th ton

Heartbreak as Tendulkar misses 100th ton

Sachin Tendulkar fell agonisingly short of an unprecedented 100th hundred while Ravichandran Ashwin hit a maiden century as the third Test between India and the West Indies headed for a draw on Friday. Tendulkar scored a superb 94 and Ashwin a robust 103
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tendulkar and Dhoni rested for ODIs

Tendulkar and Dhoni rested for ODIs

India's Sachin Tendulkar, who is on the verge of an unprecedented 100th international century, has been rested for the first three matches of the upcoming five-game One-day series against the West Indies. India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, leading the si
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks

Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks

World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil appeared to publicly slam FIFA chief Sepp Blatter when they launched a campaign against racism in sport on Thursday. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) named this weekend's penultimate round of matches in the Brazilian
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Djokovic faces nervous wait after loss to Tipsarevic

Djokovic faces nervous wait after loss to Tipsarevic

Novak Djokovic faces a nervous wait to discover if his season has come to a disappointing end at the ATP World Tour Finals after the world number one lost 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Janko Tipsarevic on Friday. Djokovic has lost two of his three Group A matches in t
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Tsonga sends Nadal crashing out

Tsonga sends Nadal crashing out

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday as France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won 7-6 (7/2), 4-6, 6-3 in a thrilling shoot-out for a place in the semi-finals. World number two Nadal had to win his final Group B match to join Roger Feder
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
Minister urges India to boycott London Games

Minister urges India to boycott London Games

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has urged the Indian government to boycott next year's London Olympics because of the event's sponsorship deal with Dow Chemical company, according to local media reports. Indian Olympic Association (IOA
Published 26 Nov, 2011 12:00am
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