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Print - 2007-04-09
Stem cell vote set for US Congress this week

Stem cell vote set for US Congress this week

Stem cells will be at the top of the agenda for the US Senate when it returns on Tuesday with supporters of the research hoping they can change the president's mind on the issue and opponents hoping to have a say about their stand.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Speculations about change in government refuted

Speculations about change in government refuted

A spokesman for President General Pervez Musharraf strongly refuted on Sunday all speculations regarding change in the government and a deal with an opposition party. He was commenting on repeated reports to this effect in a section of the media.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Philippines creates anti-hunger task force

Philippines creates anti-hunger task force

The Philippines on Sunday announced a new anti-hunger task force after a survey last month found that 3.4 million households had suffered starvation recently, despite economic growth. President Gloria Arroyo said the task force would work closely with rel
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Beijing cracks down on mobile phone porn

Beijing cracks down on mobile phone porn

Beijing has banned sending pornographic text messages or pictures via mobile phones after busting phone dealers who sold mass-storage devices containing porn, state media reported on March 28.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Indian monetary 'shock therapy' to slow economy

Indian monetary 'shock therapy' to slow economy

Aggressive anti-inflation moves by India's central bank will slow scorching economic growth but are unlikely to result in a "hard landing," economists say. The Reserve Bank of India surprised markets late last month when it sharply tightened monetary poli
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Speculations about change in government refuted

Speculations about change in government refuted

A spokesman for President General Pervez Musharraf strongly refuted on Sunday all speculations regarding change in the government and a deal with an opposition party. He was commenting on repeated reports to this effect in a section of the media.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Tamweel to sell $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds

Tamweel to sell $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds

Dubai mortgage lender Tamweel could sell as much as $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds by the end of the third quarter to fund expansion, the company's chief executive said on Sunday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Microsoft releases emergency software patch

Microsoft releases emergency software patch

Microsoft on April 3 released a high-priority software patch intended to fix a dangerous vulnerability in its Vista and Windows operating systems.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Tamweel to sell $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds

Tamweel to sell $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds

Dubai mortgage lender Tamweel could sell as much as $1.1 billion of Islamic bonds by the end of the third quarter to fund expansion, the company's chief executive said on Sunday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

The government is likely to establish National Mass Transit Authority (Namta) for conducting feasibility studies to plan and develop mass transit system for major cities as the Punjab is unwilling to attach itself with the centre, official sources told <i
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Trade players meet for make-or-break Doha talks

Trade players meet for make-or-break Doha talks

India and other key trading powers will meet here this week for potentially make-or-break talks to end a deadlock in the Doha Round of global trade negotiations.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Video advertising: Yahoo deals with MobiTV

Video advertising: Yahoo deals with MobiTV

Yahoo and MobiTV announced on March 27 that the Internet search titan will handle sales and delivery of video advertising for the mobile television and music firm. "MobiTV is the pioneer in mobile television and we are excited to work with them to continu
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Qatar firm buys Chelsea Barracks in London

Qatar firm buys Chelsea Barracks in London

A state-owned Qatari company has bought the Chelsea Barracks in London from Britain's Ministry of Defence, a newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the Gulf Arab firm's chief executive. Qatar's The Peninsular newspaper did not say how much Qatari Diar Real
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

The government is likely to establish National Mass Transit Authority (Namta) for conducting feasibility studies to plan and develop mass transit system for major cities as the Punjab is unwilling to attach itself with the centre, official sources told <i
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Asian business not cutting loose from West: studies

Asian business not cutting loose from West: studies

Asia may be the world's fastest growing region and biggest market with booming regional trade and plentiful foreign reserves, but it is still far from being self-reliant, experts say. Some Asian pundits have argued that the potentially large spending powe
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
World Bank gives Africa $164.5 million for Internet connections

World Bank gives Africa $164.5 million for Internet connections

The World Bank has approved financing worth 164.5 million dollars for Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar for high-speed Internet connections, the bank said on April 3. The region is the only place in the world not connected to the global broadband infrastructu
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Economic ties at stake as Wen goes to Japan

Economic ties at stake as Wen goes to Japan

Much will be at stake when Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao embarks on a three-day visit to Japan on Wednesday - not least the future of economic ties between East Asia's two giants.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

Setting up of mass transit authority on the cards

The government is likely to establish National Mass Transit Authority (Namta) for conducting feasibility studies to plan and develop mass transit system for major cities as the Punjab is unwilling to attach itself with the centre, official sources told <i
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Gas powers see building ties, not cartel

Gas powers see building ties, not cartel

Gas producing nations want tighter cooperation, but their interests are too diverse and the market too fragmented to form a cartel, energy ministers said ahead of the first meeting of its kind in two years.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Saudi Arabia sets penalties for cybercrimes

Saudi Arabia sets penalties for cybercrimes

Saudi Arabia said on March 26 that it will impose one-year prison sentences and fines of 500,000 riyals ($133,000) for Internet hacking and misuse of mobile telephone cameras, such as taking unauthorised pictures.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US fund eyes $50 billion bid for Dow Chemical

US fund eyes $50 billion bid for Dow Chemical

A consortium of Middle Eastern investors and American buyout firms is preparing a $50 billion approach for Dow Chemical Co in what could be the world's biggest ever leveraged buyout, a paper said on Sunday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend versus dollar

THE RUPEE: mixed trend versus dollar

The rupee managed to gain slightly against the dollar in the currency market, the week ended on April 07, 2007, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost five paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.75 and Rs 60.77, they said.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Finance chiefs to survey robust world economy

Finance chiefs to survey robust world economy

Global financial chiefs gather in Washington this week to take stock of a world economy that appears to be shrugging off a housing-led slowdown in the United States.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
In Short: LG and Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

In Short: LG and Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

Harris Corp and LG Electronics Inc said on April 3 that they have teamed up to develop a wireless technology to broadcast local digital television programming to mobile devices such as cell phones, car media players or handheld televisions or DVD players.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Is bottled water really better than tap?

Is bottled water really better than tap?

Bottled water is not necessarily healthier or safer than tap water, Tampa, Florida-based sports nutritionist Cynthia Sass told the American College of Sports Medicine 11th annual Health & Fitness Summit in Dallas.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend versus dollar

THE RUPEE: mixed trend versus dollar

The rupee managed to gain slightly against the dollar in the currency market, the week ended on April 07, 2007, dealers said. In the interbank market, the rupee lost five paisa against the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 60.75 and Rs 60.77, they said.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Telenor aims to list Bangladesh phone unit on Dhaka exchange

Telenor aims to list Bangladesh phone unit on Dhaka exchange

Norway's Telenor said on April 03 that it plans to list its GrameenPhone subsidiary on the stock exchange in Bangladesh after rejecting a claim by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus for control of the telecom firm.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Karachi still without environment friendly rickshaws

Karachi still without environment friendly rickshaws

Despite ban on registration of two-stroke rickshaw in the metropolis, the most smoke-emitting and noisy vehicle, no any environment friendly CNG-rickshaw, as proposed by government, could be seen plying on roads.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Foreign tourist found murdered

Foreign tourist found murdered

The body of a murdered South African national was found in a plastic bag on the outskirts of Peshawar on Sunday, police said. The body of the 26-year-old man was found in the plastic bag - of a type normally used for farming - in Peshawar's Baboo Garhi su
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Asthma Resort at Khewra Salt mines

Asthma Resort at Khewra Salt mines

A 20-bed Allergological Asthma Resort, built at a cost of Rs 10 million at the famous Khewra salt mines, was inaugurated here on March 26 for treatment of Asthma patients. Managing Director, Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), Brigadier Khali
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Getting hooked how one gets addicted to drugs

Getting hooked how one gets addicted to drugs

Although the initial decision to take drugs is mostly voluntary. However, when drug abuse takes over, a person's ability to exert self control can become seriously impaired. Brain imaging studies from drug-addicted individuals show physical changes in are
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Foreign tourist found murdered

Foreign tourist found murdered

The body of a murdered South African national was found in a plastic bag on the outskirts of Peshawar on Sunday, police said. The body of the 26-year-old man was found in the plastic bag - of a type normally used for farming - in Peshawar's Baboo Garhi su
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
BAE confirms 'support services' to Saudis

BAE confirms 'support services' to Saudis

Britain's biggest defence manufacturer BAE Systems confirmed to the attorney general that it had provided "support services" to Saudi officials in communication 18 months ago, an account made public under freedom of information laws showed on April 05.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Kasuri sends best wishes to Mukherjee

Kasuri sends best wishes to Mukherjee

Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri on Sunday sent his best wishes and hoped for the speedy recovery of his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee, the Pakistani high commission in New Delhi said. "A bouquet was also sent to Mukherjee on behalf of Kasuri," said
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
South Korea eases grip on corporate equity investment

South Korea eases grip on corporate equity investment

South Korea's parliament on April 02 approved a proposal to ease restrictions on equity investment within the country's top business groups amid some criticism that tough regulations had hindered domestic investment.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: religion may help to reduce HIV rates

HEALTH UPDATE: religion may help to reduce HIV rates

HIV-positive people who are religious tend to have fewer sexual partners and engage in risky sexual behaviour less often than other people with HIV, the virus that causes Aids. This means that HIV-positive people with stronger religious ties are less like
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Kasuri sends best wishes to Mukherjee

Kasuri sends best wishes to Mukherjee

Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri on Sunday sent his best wishes and hoped for the speedy recovery of his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee, the Pakistani high commission in New Delhi said. "A bouquet was also sent to Mukherjee on behalf of Kasuri," said
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
HEALTH UPDATE: blood types A, B converted to type O

HEALTH UPDATE: blood types A, B converted to type O

In a report released recently, researchers describe the use of newly discovered enzymes to convert blood types A, B, and AB into O, the universal donor type. Blood types are based on the type of a molecule, called agglutinogen, found on the surface of red
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
South Korea eases grip on corporate equity investment

South Korea eases grip on corporate equity investment

South Korea's parliament on April 02 approved a proposal to ease restrictions on equity investment within the country's top business groups amid some criticism that tough regulations had hindered domestic investment.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Safin ousts Mathieu

Safin ousts Mathieu

Marat Safin booked defending champions Russia a spot in the Davis Cup semi-finals here on Sunday, beating France's Paul-Henri Mathieu in straight sets to give the hosts a 3-2 victory. Sebastien Grosjean had handed France a lifeline earlier, beating Igor A
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

The Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has advised the Income Tax Department to follow a uniform withholding tax adjustment and refund policy. The FTO gave this advice while deciding a complaint of Manzoor Hussain Carriage Contractor, o
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Tennis-Grosjean win squares France and Russia

Tennis-Grosjean win squares France and Russia

Sebastien Grosjean pulled France level with Russia in their Davis Cup quarter-final by beating Igor Andreev 7-5 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 in the first reverse singles on Sunday. With the score at 2-2, the tie was being decided in the second reverse singles, where M
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ullrich insists he's above reproach

Ullrich insists he's above reproach

Former Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich insisted Sunday that he is above reproach despite blood bags seized in a Spanish doping scandal being proven to be his by German prosecutors. DNA tests on blood seized in the offices of Spanish doctor Eufemiano F
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

The Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has advised the Income Tax Department to follow a uniform withholding tax adjustment and refund policy. The FTO gave this advice while deciding a complaint of Manzoor Hussain Carriage Contractor, o
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Fresh major challenge for Woods at Augusta

Fresh major challenge for Woods at Augusta

Tiger Woods, hunting a third consecutive major title, enters unchartered territory at the Masters in Sunday's final round at a chilly Augusta National. Already perhaps the greatest player in history, the American world number one has never come from behin
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
General Motors sees softer second quarter sales

General Motors sees softer second quarter sales

General Motors Corp's head of North American operations said on April 04 that he expects second-quarter sales to be softer than initially forecast due to a weaker overall industry than GM had anticipated.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Bangladeshis celebrate World Cup upset

Bangladeshis celebrate World Cup upset

Thousands of Bangladesh cricket fans cheered and partied in the streets Sunday to celebrate a major upset against South Africa at the World Cup in the Caribbean.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

Withholding tax adjustment/refund: FTO asks CBR to follow uniform policy

The Federal Tax Ombudsman, former Justice Munir A Sheikh, has advised the Income Tax Department to follow a uniform withholding tax adjustment and refund policy. The FTO gave this advice while deciding a complaint of Manzoor Hussain Carriage Contractor, o
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Rosenberg fires Bremen closer to leaders

Rosenberg fires Bremen closer to leaders

Sweden's Markus Rosenberg scored the winner in second-placed Werder Bremen's 1-0 home victory over Nuremberg on Sunday to close the gap on German league leaders Schalke 04 to just two points. Rosenberg scored with a quarter-hour to go for the northern clu
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
General Motors sees softer second quarter sales

General Motors sees softer second quarter sales

General Motors Corp's head of North American operations said on April 04 that he expects second-quarter sales to be softer than initially forecast due to a weaker overall industry than GM had anticipated.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sobers backs under-fire Lara

Sobers backs under-fire Lara

West Indies legends Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Everton Weekes threw their support behind under-fire skipper Brian Lara on Sunday as the hosts faced up to a make-or-break World Cup week. A legion of former players including Michael Holding, Joel Garner an
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Renowned singer Asad Amanat Ali passes away

Renowned singer Asad Amanat Ali passes away

Renowned classical singer Asad Amanat Ali died of heart attack at London, a private TV channel reported on Sunday. Asad was the elder son of Ustad Amanat Ali, the legendary musician of 'Patiala Gharana'. Asad's brother Shafquat Amanat has also earned fame
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
South Africa's World Cup hopes dwindling

South Africa's World Cup hopes dwindling

Once fancied to go all the way in the Caribbean, South Africa's chances of winning the World Cup have dwindled over the past two weeks. Graeme Smith's team suffered an 83-run defeat by Australia last month and followed that up by struggling to a one-wicke
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Kuwait authority looking for Turkish bank

Kuwait authority looking for Turkish bank

State-owned Kuwait Investment Authority is in early-stage talks to invest in a top-tier Turkish bank, Managing Director Bader Al-Sa'ad told Reuters on April 05.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Fleming is Kiwis' model leader, says Bracewell

Fleming is Kiwis' model leader, says Bracewell

New Zealand coach John Bracewell believes his team have a World Cup trump card in Stephen Fleming who has entered his 11th year as captain. The Black Caps, bidding for their first World Cup title, meet tournament debutants Ireland on Monday in the latest
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Renowned singer Asad Amanat Ali passes away

Renowned singer Asad Amanat Ali passes away

Renowned classical singer Asad Amanat Ali died of heart attack at London, a private TV channel reported on Sunday. Asad was the elder son of Ustad Amanat Ali, the legendary musician of 'Patiala Gharana'. Asad's brother Shafquat Amanat has also earned fame
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
West Indies take tips from Bangladesh to topple South Africa

West Indies take tips from Bangladesh to topple South Africa

West Indies will be aiming to exploit South Africa's weakness in chasing down totals when they meet in a World Cup Super Eights match on Tuesday. Bangladesh's victory over South Africa on Saturday opened up the draw and handed Brian Lara's men a fighting
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
India removes some duties on cement imports

India removes some duties on cement imports

India has scrapped some duties on cement imports to rein in rising domestic prices, the finance ministry said on April 03. Analysts said the decision would not boost imports because of high transportation costs, but the move was likely to add to negative
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Sevilla spurn chance to shift leaders Barca

Sevilla spurn chance to shift leaders Barca

Sevilla squandered the chance to take over the lead of the Spanish first division when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Racing Santander on Sunday. Barcelona had gifted Sevilla a great opportunity to replace them as the league leaders when Diego Mi
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Australia beat England

Australia beat England

Australia defeated England by seven wickets in their World Cup Super Eights match at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium on Sunday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Dravid denies clash with India's cricket board

Dravid denies clash with India's cricket board

Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid on Sunday dismissed any talk of a rift between players and the board, but requested a meeting to iron out "irksome" issues.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US oil companies look to invest in riskier regions

US oil companies look to invest in riskier regions

Major oil companies are looking to invest in increasingly risky corners of the world, as high oil prices and tightening access to oil reserves make these regions more attractive.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Chinese go online for offerings to dead

Chinese go online for offerings to dead

Chinese Internet users are turning to "online tombs" as an easier way to pay respects to deceased relatives and others during an annual festival to honour the dead, state media reported on April 4.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Australia beat England

Australia beat England

Australia defeated England by seven wickets in their World Cup Super Eights match at the Sir Vivian Richard Stadium on Sunday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Google offers wireless access via loo

Google offers wireless access via loo

Google announced a novel way to access the Internet - via the toilet - in an April Fool's Day gag on its website on April 1. The Mountain View, California-based technology concern introduced its "Dark Porcelain" project, with self-installed Internet acces
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Vietnam factories hit by 43 strikes in three months

Vietnam factories hit by 43 strikes in three months

Companies in southern Vietnam have been hit by 43 labour strikes in the past three months, 16 of them in Japanese and South Korean companies, the government said according to state media on April 04.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
AFP BB launches blog alliance in Japan

AFP BB launches blog alliance in Japan

AFP BB News, the interactive website in Japan developed with Agence France-Presse and Internet giant Softbank, on April 4 announced an expanded alliance that will reach some 10 million bloggers.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is planning to extend its port limits beyond Khalifa Point in Balochistan to play a major role in providing marine services to upcoming petroleum projects.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
One in 10 victim of online fraud: survey

One in 10 victim of online fraud: survey

One in 10 Internet users fell victim to online fraud last year, losing an average of 875 pounds each, according to a survey on March 26. Many failed to take basic steps to protect themselves online and fewer than half felt they were wholly responsible for
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ford gives huge bonuses despite record losses

Ford gives huge bonuses despite record losses

Struggling Ford Motor Company awarded multimillion dollar bonuses to its executives last year despite the fact that it posted a record loss of 12.7 billion dollars, according to a document filed on April 05 with securities regulators.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
DoCoMo resumes mobile transfer service

DoCoMo resumes mobile transfer service

Japanese mobile phone giant NTT DoCoMo said on April 1 that it resumed a service allowing customers to change carriers while keeping their phone numbers, after massive transactions paralysed its computers.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is planning to extend its port limits beyond Khalifa Point in Balochistan to play a major role in providing marine services to upcoming petroleum projects.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
How to stay safe online

How to stay safe online

One in 10 Internet users was a victim of online fraud last year, according to a survey released on March 26. The government-backed campaign group, Get Safe Online issued the following tips on its Web site to protect people from fraud:
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Ford gives huge bonuses despite record losses

Ford gives huge bonuses despite record losses

Struggling Ford Motor Company awarded multimillion dollar bonuses to its executives last year despite the fact that it posted a record loss of 12.7 billion dollars, according to a document filed on April 05 with securities regulators.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
'Electronic paper' edging toward reality

'Electronic paper' edging toward reality

"Electronic paper" has long been hyped as the future of newspapers and books, but products like e-books have been slow to take off. That may soon change, say executives involved in the pioneering technology.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

KPT plans to extend port limits to Khalifa Point

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is planning to extend its port limits beyond Khalifa Point in Balochistan to play a major role in providing marine services to upcoming petroleum projects.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Microsoft sues over diverted student software

Microsoft sues over diverted student software

Microsoft said on April 3 that it fired a legal salvo against traffickers of its software discounted for students overseas. The Redmond, Washington, software colossus said it filed nine lawsuits in United States federal courts and sent more than 50 "cease
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Japan's first online university opens classes

Japan's first online university opens classes

Japan's first online university began classes on April 2, offering degrees to older students in a country whose model of lifetime company jobs is changing. A total of 516 students are enrolled at Cyber University, which offers four years of online coursew
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shujaat holds informal talks with Lal Masjid administration

Shujaat holds informal talks with Lal Masjid administration

The federal capital has plunged into a deepening crisis with the setting up of 'Shariah court', as overnight reconciliation meeting between Pakistan Muslim League president Shujaat Hussain and religious hard-liners failed to make any headway.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
US regulators reject cell phones use on planes

US regulators reject cell phones use on planes

After lengthy study US regulators have announced that they are leaving in place a ban on cell phone use aboard airplanes, saying research remained inadequate to overturn the ban.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Malaysian shares expected to trade higher

Malaysian shares expected to trade higher

Malaysian share prices are expected to trade higher in the week ahead on improved sentiment despite the possibility of volatile movements, analysts said Friday. "Although the market may still be volatile, the firm underlying sentiment is expected to suppo
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Beijing cracks down on mobile phone porn

Beijing cracks down on mobile phone porn

Beijing has banned sending pornographic text messages or pictures via mobile phones after busting phone dealers who sold mass-storage devices containing porn, state media reported on March 28.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Shujaat holds informal talks with Lal Masjid administration

Shujaat holds informal talks with Lal Masjid administration

The federal capital has plunged into a deepening crisis with the setting up of 'Shariah court', as overnight reconciliation meeting between Pakistan Muslim League president Shujaat Hussain and religious hard-liners failed to make any headway.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Microsoft releases emergency software patch

Microsoft releases emergency software patch

Microsoft on April 3 released a high-priority software patch intended to fix a dangerous vulnerability in its Vista and Windows operating systems.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Video advertising: Yahoo deals with MobiTV

Video advertising: Yahoo deals with MobiTV

Yahoo and MobiTV announced on March 27 that the Internet search titan will handle sales and delivery of video advertising for the mobile television and music firm. "MobiTV is the pioneer in mobile television and we are excited to work with them to continu
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Four Pakistani troops hurt in blasts

Four Pakistani troops hurt in blasts

Four Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were injured on Sunday when bombs exploded near their vehicles in north-west Pakistan, officials said. A remote-controlled bomb exploded on a roadside near a paramilitary contingent outside the tribal town of Tank, loc
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
World Bank gives Africa $164.5 million for Internet connections

World Bank gives Africa $164.5 million for Internet connections

The World Bank has approved financing worth 164.5 million dollars for Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar for high-speed Internet connections, the bank said on April 3. The region is the only place in the world not connected to the global broadband infrastructu
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Thai stocks likely to hold firm on rate cut hopes

Thai stocks likely to hold firm on rate cut hopes

Thai stocks are likely to hold firm next week on strong expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates sharply to boost economic growth, dealers said Friday.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Saudi Arabia sets penalties for cybercrimes

Saudi Arabia sets penalties for cybercrimes

Saudi Arabia said on March 26 that it will impose one-year prison sentences and fines of 500,000 riyals ($133,000) for Internet hacking and misuse of mobile telephone cameras, such as taking unauthorised pictures.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Four Pakistani troops hurt in blasts

Four Pakistani troops hurt in blasts

Four Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were injured on Sunday when bombs exploded near their vehicles in north-west Pakistan, officials said. A remote-controlled bomb exploded on a roadside near a paramilitary contingent outside the tribal town of Tank, loc
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
In Short: LG and Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

In Short: LG and Harris team on local mobile TV broadcast system

Harris Corp and LG Electronics Inc said on April 3 that they have teamed up to develop a wireless technology to broadcast local digital television programming to mobile devices such as cell phones, car media players or handheld televisions or DVD players.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
Asian currencies mixed against dollar

Asian currencies mixed against dollar

Major Asian currencies ended the week mixed against the dollar as Japanese dealing reflected concern over the US economy, but the Australian dollar peaked at a level not seen for more than 10 years.
Published 09 Apr, 2007 12:00am
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