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Archive - 2011-12-25
2012 budget with lower $498m gap: Dubai
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2012 budget with lower $498m gap: Dubai

DUBAI: Dubai ruler on Sunday approved a 2012 government budget with a smaller deficit than in 2011, an official statemen
Published 25 Dec, 2011 03:07pm
Encroachments in twin cities
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Encroachments in twin cities

ISLAMABAD: Vendors continue to carry out their small business activities on footpaths in the twin cities of Islamabad an
Published 25 Dec, 2011 01:21pm
Japan, China agree to restart FTA talks
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Japan, China agree to restart FTA talks

BEIJING : Japan and China have agreed to restart talks soon on a free trade pact that would also include South Kore
Published 25 Dec, 2011 09:11am
Awan withdraws resignation
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Awan withdraws resignation

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan withdrew her resignation on Sunday. She made the sur
Published 25 Dec, 2011 08:44am
Lagarde warns global economy threatened
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Lagarde warns global economy threatened

PARIS: The head of the International Monetary Fund said the world economy was in danger and urged Europeans to speak wit
Published 25 Dec, 2011 07:13am
PCGA rejects Aptma-KCA stance
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PCGA rejects Aptma-KCA stance

RECORDER REPORT MULTAN : The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has rejected the stance of All Pakistan Texti
Published 25 Dec, 2011 05:35am
Cabinet meeting in Karachi today
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Cabinet meeting in Karachi today

ISLAMABAD : A meeting of the Federal Cabinet will be held in Karachi today at the Governor’s House where country’s pol
Published 25 Dec, 2011 05:00am
France Telecom sells Swiss unit to Apax for 1.6 billion euros

France Telecom sells Swiss unit to Apax for 1.6 billion euros

France Telecom will sell its mobile phone operator Orange Switzerland to private equity group Apax Partners for about 1.6 billion euros ($2.09 billion), as Europe's fourth-largest telecoms operator refocuses on its core markets.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
RBS to sell $2.1 billion property loan portfolio

RBS to sell $2.1 billion property loan portfolio

Royal Bank of Scotland is poised to sell a 1.36 billion pound ($2.1 billion) property loan portfolio to a fund managed by Blackstone as it battles to retreat from riskier real estate lending, a person familiar with the deal told Reuters.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Indian tribunal gives telcos respite over 3G roaming ban

Indian tribunal gives telcos respite over 3G roaming ban

An Indian telecoms tribunal on Saturday asked the government not to take any "coercive" action over an order to ban 3G roaming pacts among firms until the next hearing of the case, giving temporary respite to companies that appealed against the order.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Japan government approves $1.16 trillion budget for 2012-13

Japan government approves $1.16 trillion budget for 2012-13

Japan's government approved a $1.16 trillion draft budget on Saturday for the fiscal year from next April, relying on accounting sleights of hand - including as-yet unapproved tax hikes - to meet its borrowing and spending limits as it struggles to find t
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Two killed in Indonesia mine protests

Two killed in Indonesia mine protests

At least two people were killed and eight wounded in clashes between protesters and police during demonstrations over a planned gold mine in eastern Indonesia, police said.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran denies banning trade finance for imports from UAE

Iran denies banning trade finance for imports from UAE

Iran denied on Saturday reports that the country had prohibited financing for imports of products from the United Arab Emirates. "Banking transactions between Iran and UAE are being continued as before and they have not stopped," state TV reported.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
ECB's Visco hints at lower rates if economy worsens

ECB's Visco hints at lower rates if economy worsens

European Central Bank Governing Council Member Ignazio Visco said in a newspaper interview on Saturday that the bank will be attentive to the economic cycle when setting monetary policy, suggesting rates could fall more if the eurozone economy worsens.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
German retailers see strong Christmas season sales

German retailers see strong Christmas season sales

German retailers saw a strong finish to the Christmas shopping season with turnover for the period expected to be 1.5 percent above year-ago levels, a spokesman for the HDE retail association said on Saturday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Yahoo board continues talks on Asian deal

Yahoo board continues talks on Asian deal

Yahoo Inc's board of directors has agreed to keep exploring a plan to split off the Internet company's Asian assets in a complex deal valued at $17 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Soviet economic legacy haunts Russia 20 years on

Soviet economic legacy haunts Russia 20 years on

Russia has broken the shackles of state-planned economics but remains tied to oil prices and the whims of a bloated bureaucracy on the 20th anniversary of the Soviet Union's collapse.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
China sees capital outflows for second month

China sees capital outflows for second month

China endured its second month of capital outflows in four years in November as a slowing domestic economy and mounting global uncertainties led some investors to withdraw speculative funds.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sinopec completes Canada's Daylight Energy buy

Sinopec completes Canada's Daylight Energy buy

China's Sinopec Group, parent of top Asia refiner Sinopec Corp , said it had completed the acquisition of Canadian oil and gas explorer Daylight Energy Ltd for C$2.2 billion ($2.16 billion).
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IN SHORT: Asian rubber: China devours Thai, Malaysian grades

IN SHORT: Asian rubber: China devours Thai, Malaysian grades

China, the world's largest rubber consumer, was chasing more cargo from Thailand and Malaysia because of cheaper freight rates, while major tyre makers turned to the Indonesian grade to replenish stocks, dealers said on Wednesday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IN SHORT: Australia's sugar cane harvest ends at near-record low

IN SHORT: Australia's sugar cane harvest ends at near-record low

Australia's sugar cane harvest has ended with a crop of 27.9 million tonnes of cane, one of the worst on record, the Canegrowers trade group said on Wednesday. Next year's crop could show a slight improvement of between 31 million and 32 million tonnes of
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IN SHORT: lowest offer in Bangladesh wheat tender at $287.77 per tonne

IN SHORT: lowest offer in Bangladesh wheat tender at $287.77 per tonne

The lowest offer in a Bangladesh tender to buy 50,000 tonnes of wheat that opened on Thursday was $287.77 a tonne, including CIF liner out, a procurement official said. A domestic firm made the lowest offer among six bidders that took part in the tender,
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IN SHORT: Japan buys 60,720 tonnes food wheat

IN SHORT: Japan buys 60,720 tonnes food wheat

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture has bought a total of 60,720 tonnes of food wheat in two lots from Australia, the same as it had sought, in a weekly tender that closed on Thursday. Japan, the world's fourth-biggest wheat importer, keeps a tight grip on bu
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IN SHORT: Egypt cotton

IN SHORT: Egypt cotton

Egypt's Alexandria Cotton Exporters' Association (Alcotexa) committed to sell 1,728 tonnes of cotton in the week that ended on December 17, an Alcotexa official said on Monday. The sales comprised 625 tonnes of the Giza 88 grade of cotton and 1,103 tonnes
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Commodity prices ending year higher

Commodity prices ending year higher

Commodity prices mostly rose last week, supported by stronger-than-expected US jobs data and as the European Central Bank provided cheap loans in a bid to sort out the eurozone debt crisis. Oil prices rallied thanks to the US jobs data and a sharp drop in
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US gold slips

US gold slips

Gold prices slipped on Friday, tracking the euro's declines as upbeat US economic data boosted the dollar, though volumes were exceptionally light even for a market in holiday mode. Spot gold eased to $1,604.90 an ounce by 2:44 pm EST (1944 GMT) from $1,6
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Asian rice: Thai-Indonesia deal done; demand weak

Asian rice: Thai-Indonesia deal done; demand weak

Thailand sold 300,000 tonnes of 15 percent broken grade white rice to Indonesia at lower-than-market prices, but the overall Asian market for the grain was quiet ahead of year-end holidays, industry and government officials said on Wednesday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
World market price for upland cotton

World market price for upland cotton

The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 72.22 cents per lb, effective through December 29. The price is adjusted to US quality and location for Strict Low Middling, 1-1/16-inch upland cotton. The next annou
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Chinese mills may suffer from higher cotton prices next year

Chinese mills may suffer from higher cotton prices next year

Chinese cotton mills may suffer from higher cotton prices next year as the government continues to buy cotton from the market and planting acreage shrinks, industry participants said on Monday. The adjustment of cotton import tariff for sliding-tariff quo
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thai 2012 rubber output seen higher

Thai 2012 rubber output seen higher

Thailand, the world's biggest rubber producer and exporter, expected production of around 3.15 million tonnes in 2012, about 5 percent more than the 3.0 million forecast for 2011, the head of the country's rubber exporters' association said on Monday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thai 2011-12 second rice crop delayed, output seen up

Thai 2011-12 second rice crop delayed, output seen up

Severe floods will delay Thailand's 2011/12 second rice crop by around 2 months but production is likely to rise from last year as farmers are trying to grow more grain to offset losses from the main crop, an Agriculture Ministry official said on Tuesday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Philippines cuts 2011-12 sugar output forecast

Philippines cuts 2011-12 sugar output forecast

The Philippines lowered its estimate for 2011/12 raw sugar output by 7 percent to 2.24 million tonnes due to a decline in cane tonnage, the government said on Thursday. The Southeast Asian country, however, is keeping its target of exporting more than a f
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
TCP's expected entry helps rates rise further on cotton market

TCP's expected entry helps rates rise further on cotton market

Thanks to the Trading Corporation of Pakistan's (TCP) likely entry, which played a stabilising role in recovering the prices on the cotton market, dealers said on the cotton market on Saturday. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) maintained official spot
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Oil cake market rates

Oil cake market rates

Downward trend was seen on the forward cottonseed oilcake market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The December contract that had ended at Rs 1300.00 commenced with a decline of Rs 6.00 at Rs 1294.00. The January vaida followed the same pat
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ukrainian grain export reaches 1.4 million tonnes till December 23

Ukrainian grain export reaches 1.4 million tonnes till December 23

Ukraine exported about 1.4 million tonnes of grain, mostly maize, between December 1 and December 23, analyst ProAgro said on Friday, citing data from Ukrainian sea ports. The consultancy said the volume included 1.03 million tonnes of maize, 324,000 tonn
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Solidarity of Pakistan

Solidarity of Pakistan

"Remember we are building up a State which is going to play its full part in the destinies of the whole Islamic World. We, therefore, need a wider look, an outlook which transcends the boundaries of provinces, limited nationalism, and racialism. We must d
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jinnah: The making of Quaid-i-Azam

Jinnah: The making of Quaid-i-Azam

Despite his impeccable public life (since 1904), despite his soaring idealism, lofty principles and clean politics, despite his notable accomplishments and distinctive contributions towards advancing the Indian cause, and despite his long years of singula
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
A truly visionary leader

A truly visionary leader

Today, we are celebrating 135th birthday of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Truly, it was the vision of our great Quaid that had laid the basis for the concept of an Islamic Social welfare state, which is a need of hour today.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jinnah's struggle for Pakistan

Jinnah's struggle for Pakistan

Pakistan is today celebrating the 132nd birthday of its founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah, who was born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi. As a boy, he played cricket, marbles and rode horses, as his father owned a good stable of his own. He kept his books, dres
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jinnah, Pakistani State and society

Jinnah, Pakistani State and society

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a history-making personality because he changed the course of history by creating a new state on the basis of a novel idea at that time. His basic argument was that the Indian problem was international in character, in
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

Upward trend persisted on the currency market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee retained the present trend against dollar, gaining 15 paisa for buying at 89.15 and picked up 10 paisa for selling at 89.50, they said.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

THE RUPEE: rising trend persists

Upward trend persisted on the currency market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee retained the present trend against dollar, gaining 15 paisa for buying at 89.15 and picked up 10 paisa for selling at 89.50, they said.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (December 24, 2011) and for Sunday (December 25, 2011).
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (December 24, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (December 24, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (December 25, 2011).

Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam's 135th birth anniversary today

Quaid-e-Azam's 135th birth anniversary today

The 135th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated with national spirit and enthusiasm across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today. National flag will be hoisted at all government bu
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam's 135th birth anniversary today

Quaid-e-Azam's 135th birth anniversary today

The 135th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated with national spirit and enthusiasm across the country and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) today. National flag will be hoisted at all government bu
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Six FC personnel killed in suicide attack

Six FC personnel killed in suicide attack

At least six personnel of the Frontier Corps were killed and twelve others injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Tochi Scouts Lines in Bannu on Saturday morning. According to police, the attack on the barrack situated o
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Six FC personnel killed in suicide attack

Six FC personnel killed in suicide attack

At least six personnel of the Frontier Corps were killed and twelve others injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Tochi Scouts Lines in Bannu on Saturday morning. According to police, the attack on the barrack situated o
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Holiday notice

Holiday notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today, Sunday (December 25) on account of birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the newspaper and Internet Edition
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Big blow to PML-N: Hashmi joins PTI

Big blow to PML-N: Hashmi joins PTI

A veteran politician and hitherto senior vice president of PML-N, Javed Hashmi on Saturday joined Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). His decision created mixed reaction as, at the same time, it disappointed and delighted many in the country's un
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Big blow to PML-N: Hashmi joins PTI

Big blow to PML-N: Hashmi joins PTI

A veteran politician and hitherto senior vice president of PML-N, Javed Hashmi on Saturday joined Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). His decision created mixed reaction as, at the same time, it disappointed and delighted many in the country's un
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Hashmi to get position in accordance with his stature'

'Hashmi to get position in accordance with his stature'

Senior vice-president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Hamid Khan Saturday termed entry of veteran politician Javed Hashmi into the party a milestone in the history of the Imran-led political entity. Talking to Business Recorder, Khan said that Hashmi's
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Hashmi to get position in accordance with his stature'

'Hashmi to get position in accordance with his stature'

Senior vice-president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Hamid Khan Saturday termed entry of veteran politician Javed Hashmi into the party a milestone in the history of the Imran-led political entity. Talking to Business Recorder, Khan said that Hashmi's
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

The government is contemplating a month-long closure of CNG stations in Sindh during January, said Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, here on Saturday. "The decision is not yet final and the proposal is still being delib
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

The government is contemplating a month-long closure of CNG stations in Sindh during January, said Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, here on Saturday. "The decision is not yet final and the proposal is still being delib
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

Month-long closure of CNG pumps in Sindh under study: Dr Asim

The government is contemplating a month-long closure of CNG stations in Sindh during January, said Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, here on Saturday. "The decision is not yet final and the proposal is still being delib
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday finalised deals for the procurement of 200,000 tons of sugar at Rs 46,250 per ton from local sugar mills. Some 43 other bidders have also agreed to match the lowest price and supply a cumulative quanti
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday finalised deals for the procurement of 200,000 tons of sugar at Rs 46,250 per ton from local sugar mills. Some 43 other bidders have also agreed to match the lowest price and supply a cumulative quanti
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

200,000 tons of sugar: TCP finalises deals at Rs 46,250 per ton

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Saturday finalised deals for the procurement of 200,000 tons of sugar at Rs 46,250 per ton from local sugar mills. Some 43 other bidders have also agreed to match the lowest price and supply a cumulative quanti
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

The Ministry of Water and Power has submitted PC-1 (Revised) for Ghabir Dam Project to the Planning Commission for approval, showing cost of Rs 11.679 billion. The project's components include Higher Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS) and Surface Irrigat
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

The Ministry of Water and Power has submitted PC-1 (Revised) for Ghabir Dam Project to the Planning Commission for approval, showing cost of Rs 11.679 billion. The project's components include Higher Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS) and Surface Irrigat
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

Ghabir dam project: Rs 11.679 billion PC-1 submitted for approval

The Ministry of Water and Power has submitted PC-1 (Revised) for Ghabir Dam Project to the Planning Commission for approval, showing cost of Rs 11.679 billion. The project''s components include Higher Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS) and Surface Irriga
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Safar moon may be sighted today

Safar moon may be sighted today

The new Safar moon may be sighted today (Sunday). According to astronomical parameters there is a slight chance of sighting. Therefore, the first of Safar, 1433 AH may fall on Monday. The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Saturday) at 2306 Paki
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Safar moon may be sighted today

Safar moon may be sighted today

The new Safar moon may be sighted today (Sunday). According to astronomical parameters there is a slight chance of sighting. Therefore, the first of Safar, 1433 AH may fall on Monday. The moon crossed the conjunction line yesterday (Saturday) at 2306 Paki
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cabinet meeting in Karachi today

Cabinet meeting in Karachi today

A meeting of the Federal Cabinet will be held in Karachi today at the Governor's House where country's political situation would be discussed. The meeting will coincide with the rally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which, according to Imran Khan, would be a
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cabinet meeting in Karachi today

Cabinet meeting in Karachi today

A meeting of the Federal Cabinet will be held in Karachi today at the Governor's House where country's political situation would be discussed. The meeting will coincide with the rally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which, according to Imran Khan, would be a
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Kayani's clarification well taken: Gilani

Kayani's clarification well taken: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the statement of Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is well taken in "democratic circles". According to him, the "season of rumours" will be over by March 2012. Talking to media persons he
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Kayani's clarification well taken: Gilani

Kayani's clarification well taken: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the statement of Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani is well taken in "democratic circles". According to him, the "season of rumours" will be over by March 2012. Talking to media persons he
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Remarks: Nisar asks Gilani to retract his statement against army

Remarks: Nisar asks Gilani to retract his statement against army

Leader of opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to retract his statement questioning defence institutions for presence of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the country prior to his ki
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Remarks: Nisar asks Gilani to retract his statement against army

Remarks: Nisar asks Gilani to retract his statement against army

Leader of opposition in National Assembly, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday asked Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to retract his statement questioning defence institutions for presence of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in the country prior to his ki
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CoAS stays away from dinner

CoAS stays away from dinner

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday night hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo. It was not attended by Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, according to a private TV channel. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Comm
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CoAS stays away from dinner

CoAS stays away from dinner

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday night hosted a dinner in honour of Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo. It was not attended by Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, according to a private TV channel. Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Comm
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IR, Customs and PCA: directorates put under FBR Member Taxpayer Audit

IR, Customs and PCA: directorates put under FBR Member Taxpayer Audit

The functioning and administrative control of the Directorate General Internal Audit (Inland Revenue), Directorate General Internal Audit (Customs) and Directorate General of Post-Clearance Audit Customs have been brought within the administrative control
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
UN cuts budget amid global downturn

UN cuts budget amid global downturn

The 193 UN member countries, after a series of all-night negotiations, agreed Saturday to cut the global body's budget for only the second time in the past 50 years. An accord struck at dawn on Saturday saw the 2012-13 budget set at $5.15 billion, down fr
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CIA suspends drone missile strikes in Pakistan

CIA suspends drone missile strikes in Pakistan

The US Central Intelligence Agency has suspended drone missile strikes on gatherings of low-ranking militants in Pakistan due to tensions with that country, The Los Angeles Times reported. Citing unnamed current and former US officials, the newspaper said
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
CIA suspends drone missile strikes in Pakistan

CIA suspends drone missile strikes in Pakistan

The US Central Intelligence Agency has suspended drone missile strikes on gatherings of low-ranking militants in Pakistan due to tensions with that country, The Los Angeles Times reported. Citing unnamed current and former US officials, the newspaper said
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

Increased winter gas load has persistently resulted in low pressure situation which has adversely affected the overall supply in Sui Southern Gas Company's franchise areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Given the gravity of the situation, all industrial and ca
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

Increased winter gas load has persistently resulted in low pressure situation which has adversely affected the overall supply in Sui Southern Gas Company's franchise areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Given the gravity of the situation, all industrial and ca
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

No gas for industrial, captive power on Sundays

Increased winter gas load has persistently resulted in low pressure situation which has adversely affected the overall supply in Sui Southern Gas Company''s franchise areas of Sindh and Balochistan. Given the gravity of the situation, all industrial and c
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran said on Saturday it has extended its crude export contract with Turkey for 2012, state-run English Language Press TV reported, suggesting it aims to trade via Turkey to circumvent tight sanctions imposed over its disputed nuclear programme. Turkey ha
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran said on Saturday it has extended its crude export contract with Turkey for 2012, state-run English Language Press TV reported, suggesting it aims to trade via Turkey to circumvent tight sanctions imposed over its disputed nuclear programme. Turkey ha
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran extends oil deal with Turkey for 2012 despite sanctions

Iran said on Saturday it has extended its crude export contract with Turkey for 2012, state-run English Language Press TV reported, suggesting it aims to trade via Turkey to circumvent tight sanctions imposed over its disputed nuclear programme. Turkey ha
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

More Afghans will go hungry next year and may be dependent on food aid for longer as school feeding programmes and projects to develop the country's crumbling agriculture sector have to be trimmed due to waning donor support, the United Nations warned. Th
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

More Afghans will go hungry next year and may be dependent on food aid for longer as school feeding programmes and projects to develop the country's crumbling agriculture sector have to be trimmed due to waning donor support, the United Nations warned. Th
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

Afghanistan food aid at risk as donors trim support

More Afghans will go hungry next year and may be dependent on food aid for longer as school feeding programmes and projects to develop the country''s crumbling agriculture sector have to be trimmed due to waning donor support, the United Nations warned. T
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sea of people fills Moscow in search of 'free Russia'

Sea of people fills Moscow in search of 'free Russia'

Clutching white balloons and banners calling for "Free Elections", a sea of Russian protestors against Vladimir Putin on Saturday thronged a Moscow avenue named after dissident Andrei Sakharov. The rally to oppose Prime Minister Putin's tight grip on Russ
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sea of people fills Moscow in search of 'free Russia'

Sea of people fills Moscow in search of 'free Russia'

Clutching white balloons and banners calling for "Free Elections", a sea of Russian protestors against Vladimir Putin on Saturday thronged a Moscow avenue named after dissident Andrei Sakharov. The rally to oppose Prime Minister Putin's tight grip on Russ
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ruling party official shot dead in IHK

Ruling party official shot dead in IHK

Suspected militants on Saturday shot dead an official of the ruling party National Conference Bashir Ahmed Dar in occupied Kashmir, police said, days after rebels made a failed bid on the life of a senior government minister. Bashir Ahmed was killed the m
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ruling party official shot dead in IHK

Ruling party official shot dead in IHK

Suspected militants on Saturday shot dead an official of the ruling party National Conference Bashir Ahmed Dar in occupied Kashmir, police said, days after rebels made a failed bid on the life of a senior government minister. Bashir Ahmed was killed the m
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PML-N won't allow anyone to vilify institutions: Nawaz

PML-N won't allow anyone to vilify institutions: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the party would not allow anybody to vilify judiciary and parliament. Addressing a function of Engineering University students, Nawaz said: "Dictators had caused much harm to the count
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PML-N won't allow anyone to vilify institutions: Nawaz

PML-N won't allow anyone to vilify institutions: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif Saturday said the party would not allow anybody to vilify judiciary and parliament. Addressing a function of Engineering University students, Nawaz said: "Dictators had caused much harm to the count
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Offshore investors withdraw $8.88 million from equity market

Offshore investors withdraw $8.88 million from equity market

The foreign investors remained on the selling side and withdrew $8.88 million from the local equity market during the week ended on December 23, 2011. According to the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) data, the cumulative outflow of f
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
BoP clarification

BoP clarification

The Bank of Punjab clarified the contents of a report carried by Business Recorder on December 22, 2011 and a section of press. The following is a BoP clarification:
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PML-N activists miffed by Hashmi's exit

PML-N activists miffed by Hashmi's exit

Pakistan Muslim League-N activists are saddened over departure of Hashmi from the party. Hashmi's exit from N-League has raised alarm in the PML-N circles, therefore, the party should devise a strategy to avoid further departures from the party, a PML-N a
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hashmi is emotional guy, says Rana Sana

Hashmi is emotional guy, says Rana Sana

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah unleashing fury over Javed Hashmi who joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party on Saturday, declared him 'mad'. Reacting to the decision by the former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) Senior Vice President Jawe
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Fourth convocation of Indus Institute of Education held

Fourth convocation of Indus Institute of Education held

As many as 500 students were awarded graduates degrees besides 74 gold medals and 74 silver medals in various disciplines at 4th convocation of Indus Institute of Education held at Karachi Expo Centre here on Saturday. The degrees were conferred in variou
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Zardari confers Hilal-e-Pakistan to Dai Bingguo

Zardari confers Hilal-e-Pakistan to Dai Bingguo

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday conferred Hilal-i-Pakistan upon Dai Bingguo, State Councillor of China at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr that was attended among others by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman Senate,
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PPP committed to upholding rights of Christians: President

PPP committed to upholding rights of Christians: President

Felicitating the Christian community in Pakistan on the auspicious occasion of Christmas, President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) will continue to uphold the right of Christians and all minorities, to be treated as
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PPP ready for accountability by people: Chandio

PPP ready for accountability by people: Chandio

Federal Law Minister Senator Moula Bux Chandio has said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is ready for its accountability by the people and after completion of constitutional term of the government, the PPP will present itself for accountability befor
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Four killed in Karachi

Four killed in Karachi

Four persons were killed in separate incidents in the metropolis, here on Saturday. According to police sources, a man killed his nephew at Rajput Colony in the limits of Sohrab Goth police station. Police said the accused Akbar along with his son Asghar
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
TIP-Heritage organise exhibition from tomorrow

TIP-Heritage organise exhibition from tomorrow

Transparency International Pakistan in collaboration with Heritage Foundation is organising a 3-day exhibition of murals on peace, preserving heritage and fostering living values from December 26 at Quaid-e-Azam Museum. The objective of the exhibition is
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
USAID launches 'safety training program' for Hesco linesmen

USAID launches 'safety training program' for Hesco linesmen

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under a power distribution program has launched a 'Quick impact safety training program' in Hyderabad for linesmen of Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (Hesco).
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Moin Akhtar's birth anniversary observed

Moin Akhtar's birth anniversary observed

Pakistani famous TV and film actor, comedian and host Moin Akhtar's 61st birthday was observed on Saturday. He was born on December 24 in Karachi, while his parents had migrated from Mumbai India. He was also a play writer, singer, film director and a pro
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Sindh government indecisive over weekly two days off

Sindh government indecisive over weekly two days off

The Sindh government has not decided to observe two weekly offs even after passage of 40 days when the federal government announced to observe two weekly offs in order to save energy. When this scribe visited the Pakistan Secretariat located near MPA Host
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IHK refugee families included in social safety net of BISP

IHK refugee families included in social safety net of BISP

Federal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja has announced to include 4907 Indian Held Kashmir (IHK) refugee families in social safety net of BISP. The historic announcement was made during her meeting with a deleg
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami to stage sit-in today

Jamaat-i-Islami to stage sit-in today

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan has appealed to the people of Lahore to join JI sit-in in the city at Ferozepur Road, Ichrra More on Sunday (today). The JI chief expressed the hope that the sit-in would change the political scenario in the count
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Quaid's 135th birth anniversary: Zardari recalls lofty ideals

Quaid's 135th birth anniversary: Zardari recalls lofty ideals

"The Quaid-e-Azam envisaged Pakistan as a democratic country driven by the welfare of the masses. Unfortunately, due to dictatorships in the past the welfare of the people took a back seat and security concerns became predominant as the country faced extr
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Bingguo, CJCSC discuss matters of mutual interest

Bingguo, CJCSC discuss matters of mutual interest

Representative of Chinese President and State Councillor of People's Republic of China Dia Bingguo called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Khalid Shameem Wynne on Saturday and discussed matters related to mutual interest and eme
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
IBA declares results of first GEM Pakistan study

IBA declares results of first GEM Pakistan study

The results of the first Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Pakistan Study were declared at a ceremony at the City Campus of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. The ceremony was organised by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Developme
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Speakers highlight significance of World Disabled Day

Speakers highlight significance of World Disabled Day

World Disabled Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This was stated by Speaker Sindh Assembly, Nisar Ahmed Khoro while speaking at a seminar to
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Governor condoles death of former CJP

Governor condoles death of former CJP

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar has expressed his heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of the former Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Justice Mohammad Afzal Zullah who breathed his last at Lahore. In a condolence message,
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
US in deal with Swiss banks

US in deal with Swiss banks

United States is reportedly offering 11 Swiss banks a deal that would allow them to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for revealing full details of their US offshore business. The challenge to Swiss secrecy laws by the US and several European countri
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Role of ECP

Role of ECP

As the political opposition's call for early elections gathers momentum, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been put in a tight spot, directly by the Supreme Court which has ordered it to complete the electoral rolls by February 23, 2012 and vi
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Government has no business to be in business - I

Government has no business to be in business - I

In the early days of the creation of Pakistan when the private sector was not ready and willing to invest or do business, the Government established Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) which owned, managed and operated a number of industria
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Quaid held Muslim causes dear to his heart

Quaid held Muslim causes dear to his heart

The nation is paying tributes today to its Father and most revered, beloved and undisputed leader, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, on his birthday. He was born on this day in 1876 in Karachi.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Traffic in the air

Traffic in the air

Recently, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Pakistan granted permission to the local aviation industry to enter into air traffic. The new emerging players will go head-to-head with the national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Air B
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Former MNA joins PTI

Former MNA joins PTI

A former member of National Assembly and ex-chairman of Independent Group in the NA, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, joined Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) late on Friday night. His announcement came after PTI Chairman Imran Khan visited his home to invited him to jo
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Crab prices up as weather turns colder

Crab prices up as weather turns colder

With sudden cold waves, the demand for crabs in the coastal city surged significantly but the chilly weather also reduced the catch of crabs due to which its price has jumped by Rs 200 per dozen to Rs 800-900, said fishermen, here on Saturday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
'Pakistan appears to be moving towards early election'

'Pakistan appears to be moving towards early election'

Grand nephew of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Merchant says Pakistan appears to be moving towards early elections. A mandate from people-the ultimate sovereign-is better way forward rather than continuous confrontation, hurling accusations by
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
SCIP notification

SCIP notification

The Government of Sindh, Planning & Development Department, Programme Support Unit (PSU), Sindh Cities Improvement Programme (SCIP) has notified that Saeed Ahmed Awan Ex-PCS (BS-19) has assumed the charge of Programme Director, Sindh Cities Improvement (S
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Notification

Notification

The Government of Sindh, Law Department has notified that the Competent Authority (Chief Minister) has accepted the resignation tendered by Syed Ali Ashraf Shah, Presiding Officer, Special Court, for Public Property (Removal of Encroachment) Hyderabad wit
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Barring sugar, prices of other items maintain upward trend

Barring sugar, prices of other items maintain upward trend

The prices of most of essential kitchen items remained on the high side without significant changes during the week past as compared to the preceding week, according to a survey by Business Recorder on Saturday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Ministers, academicians pay homage to Sir Dr Ziauddin Ahmed

Ministers, academicians pay homage to Sir Dr Ziauddin Ahmed

Glowing tributes were paid to Dr Ziauddin Ahmed, an academician, mathematician and a visionary, for his contribution towards the cause of education and socio-economic empowerment of Muslims in sub-continent Indo-Pakistan. Speakers at a session organised a
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Car theft incidents show 24 percent increase in 2011

Car theft incidents show 24 percent increase in 2011

The city has witnessed 24 percent growth in the incidents of car-snatching as 1520 such cases were reported in 2011 as compared to 1224 cases registered in last corresponding year.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
One killed in toy bomb blast; another school blown up

One killed in toy bomb blast; another school blown up

A boy was killed and his two brothers were injured in a toy bomb blast at Shpeno Garhi in suburbs of Peshawar early morning on Saturday. According to police statement the children were playing near their house where they found a toy. They brought it insid
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Smeda holds seminar on Olive Cultivation

Smeda holds seminar on Olive Cultivation

Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in collaboration with "Corps of Volunteers, Abbottabad" arranged one-day training seminar on "Olive Cultivation and Marketing". The basic purpose of this session was to educate the farmers on diff
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PPP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter opposes pre-poll alliance with ANP

PPP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter opposes pre-poll alliance with ANP

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa opposes the pre-election alliance with other parties especially with Awami National Party and urged the central leadership to give concentration on solution to the grievances of the ideological workers.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Naek, Jamali condemn suicide attack in Bannu

Naek, Jamali condemn suicide attack in Bannu

Chairman Senate, Farooq H. Naek and Deputy Chairman Senate, Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali on Saturday strongly condemned a suicide attack on Toochi Scouts Line in Bannu District. According to the detail, there were four Toochi scouts lost their lives and e
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Prime minister underscores need for unity

Prime minister underscores need for unity

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the nation to follow the ideals of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and forge unity in their ranks to overcome the challenges facing Pakistan.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Applications for British Chevening Scholarship open

Applications for British Chevening Scholarship open

Applications for the 2012-13 "British Chevening Scholarship" programme are now open and the closing date for submitting applications is January 23, said a British High Commission press release here on Saturday.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Six vying for president's office in PPC polls

Six vying for president's office in PPC polls

The Election Committee of Peshawar Press Club (PPC) on Saturday released the final lists of the candidates for the annual elections of the year 2012.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Governor urges lawyers to educate people on social reforms

Governor urges lawyers to educate people on social reforms

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar, said that the lawyers by their profession are in a better position to educate people on constructive social norms; promote spirit of tolerance and accommodation and encourage the people to build the ha
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Women throng handicraft bazaar

Women throng handicraft bazaar

Scores of ladies thronged women handicraft bazaar organised under the auspices of Women Business Development Centre (WBDC), here on Saturday. The main purpose of this business promotional activity was to encourage handmade artistic work of women entrepren
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Another spell of dengue epidemic expected from February: LDA

Another spell of dengue epidemic expected from February: LDA

Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Abdul Jabbar Shaheen said that another spell of dengue epidemic is likely to continue from the second week of February 2012 to the first week of April 2012.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Drug-Free City Lahore Project: new targets set for six zones

Drug-Free City Lahore Project: new targets set for six zones

A function regarding giving away "performance awards" to the officials showing outstanding performance in Anti-Drug campaign under Drug-Free City Lahore Project and other law enforcement agencies and volunteers of welfare organisations was held at ANF Sec
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PCGA rejects Aptma-KCA stance

PCGA rejects Aptma-KCA stance

The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has rejected the stance of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) and Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on procurement of cotton through Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), describing it as anti-far
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
PASA demands more funds for agriculture research

PASA demands more funds for agriculture research

Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Association (PASA) President Jamshed Iqbal Cheema has called for allocating more funds for agricultural research focused on increasing per-acre yield to provide food to the masses on cheaper rates.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Christmas today

Christmas today

Like other parts of the world, Christian community in Pakistan will celebrate Christmas, marking birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with religious fervour, on Sunday (today). Special prayers are being held in churches in which prayers for the integrity and
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Chief minister Punjab to inaugurate Lahore Meat Processing Complex today

Chief minister Punjab to inaugurate Lahore Meat Processing Complex today

Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif will inaugurate the state of the art 'Lahore Meat Processing Complex' on December 25, (today), constructed with the objective of providing quality hygienic and cheaper meat to Lahore and adjoining areas and boost expor
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Cuba to free 2,900 in sweeping amnesty

Cuba to free 2,900 in sweeping amnesty

Cuba will release 2,900 prisoners in the coming days for humanitarian reasons in a sweeping amnesty ahead of a visit next spring by Pope Benedict XVI, the Cuban government said on Friday. Those to be pardoned do not include American Alan Gross, serving 15
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Iran navy starts 10-day wargame in Strait of Hormuz

Iran navy starts 10-day wargame in Strait of Hormuz

Iran began 10 days of naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, raising concern about a possible closure of the world's most strategic oil transit channel in the event of any outbreak of military conflict between Tehran and the West.
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Interpol seeks arrest of breast implant company founder

Interpol seeks arrest of breast implant company founder

Interpol on Friday issued a "red notice" seeking the arrest of Frenchman Jean-Claude Mas, founder of the breast implant company at the centre of a widespread women's health scare. Mas, 72, whose picture appears on the Interpol website, is listed as being
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Mourning Syrians rally for Assad, UN condemns bombs

Mourning Syrians rally for Assad, UN condemns bombs

Funerals for 44 people killed in twin suicide car bombs in Damascus turned into a show of support for President Bashar al-Assad on Saturday, with thousands of mourners denouncing the United States and its Arab allies for interfering in Syria. The United N
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Yemen's Saleh vows to leave, troops kill 9 protesters

Yemen's Saleh vows to leave, troops kill 9 protesters

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Saturday he would leave for the United States and give way to a successor, hours after his forces killed nine people demanding he be tried for killings over nearly a year of protests aimed at his ouster.But Sale
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Obama denies being 'Spock-like'

Obama denies being 'Spock-like'

It's official: US President Barack Obama has nothing to do with highly logical, largely insensitive Mr Spock character on the science fiction TV show "Star Trek." "What's the biggest misconception about you?" ABC interviewer Barbara Walters asked Obama. "
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Controversial Dutch artist Johannes dies at 108

Controversial Dutch artist Johannes dies at 108

Johannes Heesters, a controversial operetta singer who became famous in Nazi Germany and who was considered one of the world's oldest performing artists, died on Saturday aged 108, his agency said. A favourite of Hitler, Heesters was born in the Netherlan
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Afghan fact-finding team says Nato killed civilians 'for no reason'

Afghan fact-finding team says Nato killed civilians 'for no reason'

An Afghan fact-finding team appointed by President Hamid Karzai on Saturday blamed Nato-led troops for what it said was the unnecessary killing of dozens of civilians. A child who had climbed a tree on December 13 was among the 21 civilians reportedly kil
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nato night raids must stop: Karzai

Nato night raids must stop: Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday Afghanistan will not sign a strategic partnership deal with the US until Nato-led night raids and house searches stop. The president's remarks came after he heard back from a government-appointed delegation assi
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Egypt's Islamists sweep second round of poll

Egypt's Islamists sweep second round of poll

Egypt's main Islamist parties won 65 percent of votes for party lists in the second round of a historic election for a new parliament after Hosni Mubarak's ouster, the electoral committee said Saturday. The Freedom and Justice Party won 36.5 percent of th
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Nigerian attacks kill up to 100

Nigerian attacks kill up to 100

A wave of attacks in northern Nigeria attributed to a radical Islamist group may have killed up to 100 people, police and a local rights group said Saturday. "From reports I have been receiving from Damaturu, up to 100 people could have been killed," a se
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations

Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal - the Catholic church's top spiritual leader in the Holy Land - on Saturday led the procession on the eight-kilometre road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. For the Christmas procession of about 30 vehicles, the Israeli
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
11 killed in Afghan coal mine collapse

11 killed in Afghan coal mine collapse

Eleven miners were killed when part of a coal mine collapsed in Afghanistan's central Baghlan province on Saturday, a district official said. The cause of the accident at the mine, 200 km (120 miles) north of the capital, Kabul, was not immediately clear,
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Maldivian president calls for 'moderate' Islam

Maldivian president calls for 'moderate' Islam

Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has called for a "tolerant" form of Islam, his office said Saturday, amid opposition calls to usher in strict Islamic law for the island nation. Nasheed urged the country of 330,000 Sunni Muslims, to reject religious ex
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
Hockey series against China: Pakistan aim at clean sweep

Hockey series against China: Pakistan aim at clean sweep

Pakistan hockey team beaming with their unassailable 3-0 supremacy in a four match hockey test series will be aiming for a clean sweep when they take on China in the last and fourth match here today (Sunday) at national hockey stadium. The match will star
Published 25 Dec, 2011 12:00am
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