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Print - 2008-05-04
Olympic torch lands in China proper, setback on Everest

Olympic torch lands in China proper, setback on Everest

The Olympic torch arrived in mainland China on Saturday after a protest-harried overseas relay, while snowfall on Mount Everest dealt a blow to climbers hoping to take a special flame to the roof of the world.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Sharapova lambasts WTA over publicity shoot

Sharapova lambasts WTA over publicity shoot

Maria Sharapova hit out at the ruling body of women's tennis (WTA) on Friday for making her take part in a publicity shoot on the eve of the Italian Open. Sharapova could be fined $700,000 if she declines to do the shoot, which is part of the WTA's multi-
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Ronaldo magic takes United to verge of glory

Ronaldo magic takes United to verge of glory

A Cristiano Ronaldo double helped Manchester United coast to a 4-1 win over West Ham that leaves them on the brink of retaining the Premier League title. The only blot on an otherwise perfect afternoon for Sir Alex Ferguson's side was the red card Nani re
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
US weighs thousands more troops for Afghan war

US weighs thousands more troops for Afghan war

The Pentagon is considering sending up to 7,000 more US troops to Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall in contributions from Nato allies, the New York Times reported on Saturday. The increase would likely result in "the re-Americanisation" of
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
China condemns Dalai Lama ahead of planned talks

China condemns Dalai Lama ahead of planned talks

Beijing called the Dalai Lama a criminal on Saturday, as representatives of the exiled Buddhist leader gathered for a meeting on Sunday in China to discuss the most serious unrest in Tibet for nearly two decades. The condemnation suggested the government
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Iran won't talk to US on Iraq till attacks stop

Iran won't talk to US on Iraq till attacks stop

A senior Iranian official said on Saturday Tehran saw no need for more talks with the United States about Iraqi security until what he described as US attacks on Iraqis stopped, Iran's Fars News Agency reported.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Abbas sends forces to north West Bank

Abbas sends forces to north West Bank

Hundreds of forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas deployed to the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday for a law-and-order campaign meant to show the government is laying the ground for statehood. In a campaign dubbed "Operation Smil
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Eleven US diplomats leave Belarus

Eleven US diplomats leave Belarus

Eleven US diplomats have left Belarus after a row with the tightly controlled former Soviet state over human rights and sanctions, an embassy representative said on Saturday. Belarus last month ordered 10 US diplomats to leave because Washington had refus
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
US rocket attack damages Baghdad hospital; 14 killed

US rocket attack damages Baghdad hospital; 14 killed

A US rocket attack damaged a hospital in the Iraqi capital's violent Shiite stronghold of Sadr City on Saturday, wounding 28 people as American forces claimed to have killed 14 militants in the district. The US military said it used a rocket system in an
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Iran must halt enrichment: Russia

Iran must halt enrichment: Russia

World powers have proposed Iran cease uranium enrichment during international talks with Tehran on its nuclear programme, Interfax news agency quoted Russia's foreign minister as saying on Saturday. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking after his retur
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Iran asks UK not to cross 'red lines' in atomic offer

Iran asks UK not to cross 'red lines' in atomic offer

Iran told Britain not to cross any "red lines" when preparing incentives for the Islamic Republic aimed at ending a row with the West over Tehran's nuclear programme, the Iranian foreign minister said on Saturday. World powers met in London on Friday and
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Hot, dry weather to continue

Hot, dry weather to continue

The hot and dry weather would continue in most parts of the country, while windstorms likely to sweep over the plain areas, the Met office forecast. The department has forecast hot and dry weather, while dust storms expected in the plain areas, private te
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan, Bahrain discuss defence cooperation

Pakistan, Bahrain discuss defence cooperation

Pakistan and Bahrain have agreed to intensify and develop a broad-based co-operation in the areas of trade, economy and particularly defence. This was agreed at a meeting between Federal Minister for Defence, Chaudhary Ahmad Mukhtar, and the visiting Comm
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
'Reinstatement of judges to take place on May 12'

'Reinstatement of judges to take place on May 12'

Chief Minister Punjab, Sardar Dost Muhammad Khan Khosa has said that the reinstatement of judges would be taken place on May 12, according to the agreement decided between Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif. He said this while talking to mediamen on the airpor
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Yemen ambassador calls on Khaqan

Yemen ambassador calls on Khaqan

Yemen's ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Elah Mohammed Hajar on Saturday called on Commerce Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and exchanged views on enhancing bilateral relations within trade agreements signed between the two countries.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Construction of CDA's new headquarter building to star soon

Construction of CDA's new headquarter building to star soon

The construction work of new Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarter, costing Rs 1 billion is likely to kick off after a delay of three year delay, sources told Business Recorder here on Saturday.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Milk-sellers fleecing Karachiites with impunity

Milk-sellers fleecing Karachiites with impunity

The milk-sellers across the Karachi city are charging Rs 36/38 for one litre of milk in blatant contravention of the official fixed rate of Rs 34. The city government revenue officials though vested with the magisterial powers, yet appear to have remained
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Massive investment likely in Pakistan agriculture and dairy sectors

Massive investment likely in Pakistan agriculture and dairy sectors

Investors, institutions and entrepreneurs gathered at the first Middle East-Pakistan Agriculture and Dairy Investment Forum with high expectations of billions of dollars in new investments in Pakistan's agriculture and dairy sectors, in an event that took
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Tetra pack milk price raised by Rs 3

Tetra pack milk price raised by Rs 3

A multinational milk producing company has increased one-kg and half-kg tetra packs milk price by Rs 3 each, it is learnt. It is not only the milk, but there has also been rampant increase in the prices of all essential commodities with every passing day,
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Kaif Ghaznavi's sculpture pieces on exhibition

Kaif Ghaznavi's sculpture pieces on exhibition

Kaif Ghaznavi has set up four sculptured pieces in an exhibition that opened at the Rohtas Art Gallery on Saturday evening. One piece, a cardboard box, showcasing red roses inside, was quite novel in conception. There were also four glass hanging scissors
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
After quiet diplomacy, Kenya rocks and raps for peace

After quiet diplomacy, Kenya rocks and raps for peace

German Ambassador to Kenya Walter Lindner has great faith in the hushed tones of quiet diplomacy. Lindner is among the European Union and United States diplomats who had been working over the last few months to resolve the internal political crisis that g
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Psychological battle emerges as violence ebbs in occupied Kashmir

Psychological battle emerges as violence ebbs in occupied Kashmir

Violence has fallen in revolt-hit Indian Kashmir, but people are starting to show signs of serious trauma after nearly 20 years of insurgency against New Delhi's rule, doctors say. Increasing numbers of people are complaining of mental health problems, sa
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
An appeal

An appeal

This is a matter of national importance. Every person in Karachi knows the importance of Shahrah-e-Qaideen, located in the heart of Karachi. About 50 percent of the local traffic use this road daily. This is most important also for being the only link for
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Character 'assassination'

Character 'assassination'

Some private TV channels have started a malicious campaign against civilian politicians of coalition government, who have recently assumed charge in provinces and the federation.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Bailing PIA out?

Bailing PIA out?

Reference your report on PIA dated 23 April 2008. The days of State-run national flag carriers, in the airlines industry, are gone. Governments, these days, are expected to be engaged, on a whole-time basis, in ensuring welfare and security for their peop
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Bin Laden aims to build Arab-Africa sea bridge

Bin Laden aims to build Arab-Africa sea bridge

Moses once parted the Red Sea ... now Osama bin Laden's half-brother is planning to build a bridge over it. Building on engineering feats such as the Channel Tunnel between England and France, the Panama Canal linking the Atlantic to the Pacific and the S
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Fast track labour appeal courts

Fast track labour appeal courts

The purpose of industrial law and object of industrial justice can be taken to establish a balance between the interests of the workers and those of the owners of industry so that harmony of their relations may be achieved. It is not easy, perhaps not eve
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day

With this year's theme "Freedom of Expression: Access to Information and Empowerment of People," Pakistan had all the reason to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on Saturday with enhanced sense of pride and responsibility.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Taxing agricultural income

Taxing agricultural income

Agricultural income tax has always been treated as a tricky subject in Pakistan, fraught as it is with implications for the country's traditional power structure. Occasional attempts made in the past have at best yielded only unsatisfactory results.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
ZTBL has not transformed into commercially viable vehicle: ADB report

ZTBL has not transformed into commercially viable vehicle: ADB report

The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has not transformed into a commercially viable intermediation vehicle for the sustainable delivery of rural finance products to its intended targets for rural finance sector development in Pakistan, observed the Cen
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Indus Motor holds suppliers convention

Indus Motor holds suppliers convention

Indus Motor Company (IMC) held its annual Suppliers Convention here on Saturday under the theme 'Bridge to the Future.' NED University Vice Chancellor Engr Abul Kalam officiated as the chief guest on the occasion. He appreciated IMC's role in the transfer
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Vehicle tracking: Chekkerz, Matrix ink agreement

Vehicle tracking: Chekkerz, Matrix ink agreement

Matrix Vehicle Tracking, a leading international vehicle tracking company, has entered into a strategic alliance with a Pakistani vehicle tracking company, Chekkerz (Pvt) Ltd. A press briefing and signing ceremony was held on Saturday at a local hotel bet
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
ADB to spend $300 million on Sindh cities' improvement programme

ADB to spend $300 million on Sindh cities' improvement programme

Sindh Government is carrying out planning for $300 million Sindh Cities Improvement Program with the co-operation of Asian Development Bank (ADB). This was informed by Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development, Nazar Hussain Maher, in a briefing
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan's first food forum launched

Pakistan's first food forum launched

Seven businessmen, dealing in food and related industries launched Pakistan Food Forum (PFF) here with a view to providing a platform to all stakeholders. A statement here on Saturday said that the primary aim of the forum is to create a synergy between d
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
FPCCI team leaves for Czech Republic and Poland

FPCCI team leaves for Czech Republic and Poland

A high level FPCCI trade delegation has left for Czech Republic and Poland Republic, where they will hold joint business commission meetings with the National Chamber of the respective countries. Besides, they will also call on the Minister of Trade, Indu
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
CDGK starts marking zebra crossings

CDGK starts marking zebra crossings

The City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has started marking different points on the city roads as zebra crossing to provide convenience to the citizens in crossing roads, said a press release on Saturday.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Holistic approach required to combat HIV/AIDS scourge

Holistic approach required to combat HIV/AIDS scourge

Sustainable strategies are required to combat the scourge of HIV/AIDS in the country. Speakers at an awareness session on HIV and AIDS organised by Church World Service Pakistan/Afghanistan (CWS-P/A) here on Saturday also highlighted vulnerability of loca
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Services of station director Radio Pakistan lauded

Services of station director Radio Pakistan lauded

Station Director Radio Pakistan Hyderabad Anees-ur-Rehman has urged all radio senior officers, that they should encourage talented artists. This he said while addressing farewell ceremony held in honour of him on Friday night organised by News Forum Radio
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Wasa directed to ensure water supply in Hyderabad

Wasa directed to ensure water supply in Hyderabad

District Nazim Hyderabad, Kanwar Naveed Jamil, taking stern action to control water shortage due to unprecedented load shedding, instructed the MD of Water and Sewerage Authority (Wasa), Bashir Muhammad Awan, to use all possible resources to ensure proper
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
UVAS holds training workshop

UVAS holds training workshop

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Nestle Pakistan organised a training workshop on "Application of Ultrasonography in Dairy Animals" at Sarsabz Dairy Farm near Ok
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Khar alimony case hearing deferred

Khar alimony case hearing deferred

As the judge of the family court was on a leave, the hearing of an alimony suit filed by Nelofar Khar, wife of former Punjab Governor, Ghulam Mustafa Khar claiming financial support and maintenance allowance, was deferred till May 21. Earlier, the court h
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
UAF and SQU likely to sign MoU on May 25

UAF and SQU likely to sign MoU on May 25

Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF),Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan has said that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) likely to be signed on May 25 between UAF and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), Oman, to carry out joint agricultura
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers boycott court proceedings

Lawyers boycott court proceedings

The lawyers' community here on Saturday boycotted of courts and staged hunger strike camps against the removal of deposed judges and to press the government to honour the Murree Accord by restoring all the 'deposed' judges.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
World Press Freedom Day: media, judiciary, democracy closely interlinked

World Press Freedom Day: media, judiciary, democracy closely interlinked

Secretary General, South Asia Free Media Association (Safma), Imtiaz Alam has said that media, judiciary and democracy were closely inter linked and restoration of judges would not be possible without democracy and freedom of press mean freedom of express
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Rally to mark 'Press Freedom Day' taken out

Rally to mark 'Press Freedom Day' taken out

The journalists of the provincial capital took out rally to mark the 'World Press Freedom Day' here on Saturday, A large number of journalists, who were present in the famous Chairing Cross facing Punjab Assembly building, raised slogans for their rights.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Gulf importers complain of substandard consignments

Gulf importers complain of substandard consignments

Gulf states importers, especially from Kuwait and Dubai, have expressed their reservation against Pak exporters for not dispatching their consignments as per terms and condition of the contract. These reservations were conveyed on Saturday by leading impo
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
SKMCH budget surpasses Rs two billion

SKMCH budget surpasses Rs two billion

The annual budget of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH) has surpassed Rs 2 billion. SKMCH Chairman Board of Governors, Imran Khan revealed this while inaugurating six new ICU rooms at the hospital while other board mem
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Nawaz leaves for London

Nawaz leaves for London

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Nawaz Sharif and his family members left here on Saturday for London on a four-day private visit through a PIA flight (PK-757) at 10:40 hours amid conflicting reports that he is not contesting the bye-polls. His daughter
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
LHC constituted benches for next week

LHC constituted benches for next week

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) has constituted seven division benches and 16 single benches for the next week to hear cases pending before the court. According to a notification, division benches are headed by Chief Justice Syed Zahid Hussain, Just
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
CCPO to improve police image, come up to citizens expectations

CCPO to improve police image, come up to citizens expectations

Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Muhammad Pervez Rathore has said he will improve the police image, working and come up to the expectations of the citizens.At his maiden interaction with the newsmen at Qilla Gujjar Singh Police Lines on Saturday, he sai
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
FC to be asked for help to carry out polio drive in Swat

FC to be asked for help to carry out polio drive in Swat

Government of NWFP has decided to take help from Federal Constabulary (FC) to provide protection to polio teams to carry out three-day anti-polio campaign in the highly troubled parts of the district Swat. The provincial Minister for Health, Syed Zahir Al
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Preparatory arrangements to tackle monsoon floods reviewed

Preparatory arrangements to tackle monsoon floods reviewed

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Farooq Ahmed Khan (Retd) Saturday chaired the co-ordination meeting of all the stakeholders including national and provincial authorities for devising comprehensive arrangements for
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Three killed in AJK accident

Three killed in AJK accident

Three persons were killed and two seriously injured when a motorbike collided with a car in Mirpur city of Azad Kashmir. According to police, the accident happened when a motorbike met a head-on collision with a car at sector 4B of main road leading to in
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Kashmir issue to be decided under UN resolution: Keira

Kashmir issue to be decided under UN resolution: Keira

The Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas, Qamar Zaman Keira said on Saturday that the coalition government was committed to resolve Kashmir issue under the United Nations resolutions in line with the aspirations and wishes of the people
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Second cotton conference on May 5

Second cotton conference on May 5

The Second National Conference on Cotton will be held on May 5-6, 2008 to prepare action plan and appropriate recommendations for nation-wide application for the cotton crop.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
'7,745 tuberculosis patients provided free treatment in NWFP'

'7,745 tuberculosis patients provided free treatment in NWFP'

NWFP Health Services Director General Dr Sajid Shaheen has disclosed that 7,745 registered TB patients have been provided free of cost diagnostic and treatment facilities in the province during the first quarter of 2008. This, he said while presiding over
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
NWFP excels in dairy development

NWFP excels in dairy development

NWFP Minister for Livestock and Dairy Development Haji Hidayatullah Khan was told Saturday that the NWFP has surpassed all other provinces of the country in artificial insemination as a result of which the milk production has increased.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Minister announces quota for special persons in colleges

Minister announces quota for special persons in colleges

The NWFP Minister for Social Welfare, Women Development and Special Education Sitara Ayaz has announced quota for the special persons in the colleges throughout the province. She disclosed this while inaugurating the Special Persons Tournament at Islamia
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Hoti terms youth as saviour of nation's future

Hoti terms youth as saviour of nation's future

The Chief Minister (CM), North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has said that the youth of the province would be groomed for meeting modern challenges so as to save the future of the nation.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Service delivery system to be improved in Fata: Governor

Service delivery system to be improved in Fata: Governor

Senators and MNAs belonging to Fata on Saturday called on the NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani here at Governor's House. Federal Minister Hamidullah Jan Afridi, MNA from Khyber Agency, was also present on the occasion. They discussed matters of common inte
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Fazl meets Owais

Fazl meets Owais

The parliamentary leader of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam in the National Assembly, Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman called on the NWFP Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani at Governor's House, Peshawar on Saturday.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
JPs appointment notification withdrawn

JPs appointment notification withdrawn

The Sindh Home Department has withdrawn the notifications of appointment of Justice of Peace in two Towns of Karachi with immediate effect. The notifications in respect of Abdul Sabbar Khan s/o Bundoo Khan, Nawab Saifuddin Laghari s/o Nawab Haji Muhammad
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
More transfers and postings in Sindh government

More transfers and postings in Sindh government

The Sindh government has ordered more transfers and postings in the province. Gul Muhammad Umrani, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-20), awaiting posting, has been posted as Secretary, Women Development Department from where Abdus Subhan Memon, an officer of DMG
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
More transfers and postings in Sindh government

More transfers and postings in Sindh government

The Sindh government has ordered more transfers and postings in the province. Gul Muhammad Umrani, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-20), awaiting posting, has been posted as Secretary, Women Development Department from where Abdus Subhan Memon, an officer of DMG
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Government to protect freedom of expression: Shazia

Government to protect freedom of expression: Shazia

Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has announced that PPP government will make all out efforts to restore and strengthen press freedom and protect the right of expression as provided by the constitution.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Thousands rally against anti-Quran film, blasphemous cartoons

Thousands rally against anti-Quran film, blasphemous cartoons

Thousands of Muslims rallied in Karachi on Saturday to condemn an anti-Quran film by a Dutch lawmaker and republication of blasphemous cartoons of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) in Danish newspapers, witnesses said. About 4,000 supporters of a conservative Islami
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
HCCPS regional centre to start work from July 1

HCCPS regional centre to start work from July 1

Hyderabad Centre for College of Physician and Surgeon (HCCPS) Regional Director Professor Abdul Sattar Memon has announced that regional centre will start its work from July 1. It will brief about college academic programmes, he added.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Blast damages 10 shops at Kala village

Blast damages 10 shops at Kala village

A powerful blast at Kala village in Tehsil Kabal late on Friday night damaged 10 shops including two CD centres causing millions of rupees loss to the property. A remote controlled devise was planted in one of two CD centres detonated at 2:00 am late on F
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Militants free US-based NGO workers

Militants free US-based NGO workers

Militants on Saturday released four people, including two workers of a US based non-governmental organisation (NGO), who had been taken hostage a few days ago in Pakistan's tribal region bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
CDA to build 35 pedestrians bridges

CDA to build 35 pedestrians bridges

Capital Development Authority (CDA) held here on Saturday a meeting headed by the Chairman CDA, Kamran Lashari, regarding the installation of 35 pedestrian bridges at newly constructed Avenues in Federal capital.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Wohaib club annexes Lahore soccer league

Wohaib club annexes Lahore soccer league

Wohaib Football Club struck twice in the second half to clinch the final of Lahore District Football Championship 2008 at Garhi Shahue's Railway Stadium on Saturday. They ended the stiff resistance of Mughalpura Institute Club 2-0 with both goals coming i
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
US envoy calls on Zardari

US envoy calls on Zardari

US Ambassador in Pakistan Anne W. Patterson called on Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari here on Saturday. During the meeting, matters pertaining to bilateral interest came under discussion. Besides, they exchanged views on various
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Lawyers to wait for 10 more days: Aitzaz

Lawyers to wait for 10 more days: Aitzaz

The President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Aitzaz Ahsan, has said that the lawyers will wait for more ten days for the restoration of deposed judges. Talking to a private TV channel he said that he considered the decision to restore the depose
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Chaudhry brothers agree to hand over PML-Q leadership to Pagara

Chaudhry brothers agree to hand over PML-Q leadership to Pagara

PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday met with President Pervez Musharraf and discussed with him the next leadership of the party. During the meeting, Chaudhry brothers while expressing concern over the nomination
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Operational activities at ports restored

Operational activities at ports restored

All operational activities at ports have been restored soon after the reinstatement of 14 Customs officials by Preventive Collectorate (PC) on Saturday.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
CAA new policy submitted to Prime Minister

CAA new policy submitted to Prime Minister

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has submitted its new policy to the Prime Minister for approval. Director General, Civil Aviation Authority, Farooq Rehmatullah told a private TV channel that the policy mentions that CAA industry's contribution will be rais
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Mehsud decides to end peace talks with government

Mehsud decides to end peace talks with government

Central Amir of Tehreek-i-Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud has decided to end the peace negotiations with the government, a private TV channel reported. Tehreek's spokesman, Maulvi Umer talking to media said the peace talks between Taliban and government had hit
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Journalists of twin cities mark World Press Freedom Day

Journalists of twin cities mark World Press Freedom Day

Local journalists of twin cities on Saturday took out rally to mark the World Press Freedom Day. They gathered in front of the Parliament House and remembered the 15 journalists, who were murdered as well as 357 others arrested since May 2007. Not a singl
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Water shortage hits cotton production

Water shortage hits cotton production

Water shortage in Muzzafargarh Canal catchment area has affected cotton cultivation reducing the production ratio against the target of 14.11 million bales set for 2008-09. According to the sources, Muzzafargarh canal, the distributory of River Chanab, pr
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Committee discusses judges' issue

Committee discusses judges' issue

The first meeting of committee formed for restoration of deposed judges held in Islamabad and ended late Saturday night, Aaj TV reported. Talking to media after the meeting the Federal Law Minister Farooq H Naik said the committee discussed matters relati
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
'Free health facilities to all'

'Free health facilities to all'

Government is committed to provide better quality free health facilities to all. In this regard all possible steps will be taken and requisite laws will be made to ensure sustainability of the facilities. These views were expressed by Sherry Rehman, Minis
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Targets set under 100-day programme, says Gilani

Targets set under 100-day programme, says Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani reiterated his commitment to achieve all targets set under the 100-day programme meant to offer relief to the people. While addressing a dinner ceremony hosted in his honour by MPA Syed Nazim Ali Shah here on Saturda
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Hearing of Maulana Aziz's cases adjourned till May 6

Hearing of Maulana Aziz's cases adjourned till May 6

The Special Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) here on Saturday adjourned hearing of bail applications of Maulana Abdul Aziz, former chief cleric of Lal Masjid and Maulana Abdul Shakoor in eight different cases till May 6. However, the court ordered the defence a
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
CJP constitutes five benches of Supreme Court for next week

CJP constitutes five benches of Supreme Court for next week

Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar constituted five benches of the Supreme Court for next week commencing from May 5 (Monday) for the hearing of hundreds of cases at Islamabad including election matters and NAB cases besides others.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Candidates for two top FBR slots shortlisted

Candidates for two top FBR slots shortlisted

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shortlisted names of persons from private sector for appointment as Director General, Human Resource Management (HRM), and Director General Information Management System (IMS).
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Auto industry clarifies news item

Auto industry clarifies news item

The Auto industry has clarified news report appearing in the Business Recorder on May 1, 2008 titled 'Fixed import duty on used cars of over 1800cc suggested.' The said report included a number of statements as voiced by the All Pakistan Motor Deal
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Three shot dead in Pishin

Three shot dead in Pishin

Three persons including two women were killed and two others including a girl were injured in a firing incident in Pishin on Saturday. According to details, Abdul Qayyum opened fire over domestic dispute in Killi Poti Nasran Pishin on Saturday. As a resul
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Power tariff likely to be raised

Power tariff likely to be raised

Managing Director, Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco), Munawar Baseer on Saturday disclosed that the Wapda's deficit had exceeded over Rs 120 billion and that the tariff would have to be raised in case the government gave no subsidy or grant, a priva
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Coordination among courts, police, prosecutors stressed

Coordination among courts, police, prosecutors stressed

Senior Minister Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq has stressed on enhancing co-ordination between courts, police, prosecutors and termed it necessary for providing immediate justice to the suffering people. He said this while addressing a seminar on "Dissemination of Ind
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Malik assures Ibad of Centre's help to curb crimes in Sindh

Malik assures Ibad of Centre's help to curb crimes in Sindh

The Federal government will assist the Sindh government in maintaining law and order to ensure unhindered trade and commerce activities in the financial capital of the country, said Advisor to Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik here on Saturday.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
HPS annual festival: 'sports play important role in character building'

HPS annual festival: 'sports play important role in character building'

"Sport activities not only contribute towards physical and mental alertness but also play an important role in character building." Pakistan Table Tennis Federation's President SM Sibtain has said this as the chief guest at the Annual Inter School Sports
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Action against banks involved in harassing debtors demanded

Action against banks involved in harassing debtors demanded

Human rights activists have demanded the government to take stern action against the banks involved in harassing the debtors through negative tactics for recovery of loans. Addressing a joint press conference at Karachi Press Club.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Obama in early lead in Pacific battle

Obama in early lead in Pacific battle

Democrat Barack Obama was leading Hillary Clinton in Guam's nominating contest on Sunday after record numbers of residents voted in the tiny US territory's primary. "It's a huge turnout compared to previous elections," Herbie Perez, chairman of the party'
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Obama in early lead in Pacific battle

Obama in early lead in Pacific battle

Democrat Barack Obama was leading Hillary Clinton in Guam's nominating contest on Sunday after record numbers of residents voted in the tiny US territory's primary. "It's a huge turnout compared to previous elections," Herbie Perez, chairman of the party'
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Turkey says kills 150 PKK rebels, group denies it

Turkey says kills 150 PKK rebels, group denies it

The Turkish army said on Saturday that it killed more than 150 Kurdish PKK fighters in air strikes in northern Iraq this week, but the rebel group denied this and security forces in the region also expressed scepticism.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
Turkey says kills 150 PKK rebels, group denies it

Turkey says kills 150 PKK rebels, group denies it

The Turkish army said on Saturday that it killed more than 150 Kurdish PKK fighters in air strikes in northern Iraq this week, but the rebel group denied this and security forces in the region also expressed scepticism.
Published 04 May, 2008 12:00am
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