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Print - 2008-08-11
Monsoon rains kill 40 in southern India

Monsoon rains kill 40 in southern India

Heavy monsoon rains brought down homes and swamped parts of southern India, killing at least 40 people over the weekend, officials said on Sunday. The rains triggered flooding in Andhra Pradesh state and swamped its capital Hyderabad where 14 people were
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Coincidence? Guantanamo term ends as Bush's does

Coincidence? Guantanamo term ends as Bush's does

It was no coincidence the US military jurors at Guantanamo timed the prison sentence they gave Osama bin Laden's driver to end just before President George W. Bush's term does, legal analysts say.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Egypt urged to open Gaza crossing

Egypt urged to open Gaza crossing

Hundreds of pro-Hamas demonstrators gathered on Sunday at the Rafah crossing in the Gaza Strip to demand that Egypt open its border to relieve a months-old Israeli siege. Around 600 demonstrators waving green flags deployed in front of the crossing under
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Iran unmoved on nuclear stance in face of sanctions

Iran unmoved on nuclear stance in face of sanctions

Iran will not back down on its nuclear stance despite the threat of tighter sanctions, Iranian media quoted a government spokesman as saying on Sunday. Britain, France, Germany and the United States are considering imposing sanctions that go beyond existi
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
DPRK unlikely to meet nuclear deadline

DPRK unlikely to meet nuclear deadline

The White House made clear on Sunday it did not expect a deal with North Korea by Monday's initial deadline for presenting a verification plan for its nuclear programmes, but said talks would continue.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Iraq demands 'very clear' US troop timeline

Iraq demands 'very clear' US troop timeline

The United States must provide a "very clear timeline" to withdraw its troops from Iraq as part of an agreement allowing them to stay beyond this year, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said on Sunday.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Algerian president arrives in Tehran

Algerian president arrives in Tehran

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika arrived in Tehran on Sunday with five cabinet members and a political-economic delegation for a three-day visit, official IRNA news agency said. Bouteflika, who last visited the Islamic republic in 2003, is expected
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Khaleda release looks close: officials

Khaleda release looks close: officials

The release of detained former Bangladesh prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia is expected soon, and probably without any conditions attached, top officials in the army-backed interim government said on the weekend.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
137 dead after storms hit Vietnam

137 dead after storms hit Vietnam

At least 137 people were dead or missing in mountainous northern Vietnam on Sunday after heavy rains brought by tropical storm Kammuri triggered widespread flash floods and landslides.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Blake strikes at thunder-struck tennis

Blake strikes at thunder-struck tennis

US number one James Blake dodged heavy rain and thunder to secure a quickfire win but other stars were not so lucky as the Olympic tennis tournament faced serious weather disruption on Sunday.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Prapawadee wins women's 53kg gold

Prapawadee wins women's 53kg gold

Prapawadee Jaroenrattanatarakon of Thailand won the women's 53kg weightlifting gold medal at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday. The 24-year-old set a new clean and jerk Olympic record of 126kg on the way to a gold medal winning total lift of 221kg.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
IOC bans Greece's Thanou from Beijing Games

IOC bans Greece's Thanou from Beijing Games

Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou will not be allowed to compete in the Beijing Games after her involvement in a doping scandal four years ago, the International Olympic Committee ruled on Sunday.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Archery: South Korea win women's team title

Archery: South Korea win women's team title

South Korea won their sixth women's Olympic team archery title in a row on Sunday, beating China 224-215 to confirm their status as the sport's superpower. Athens champion Park Sung-hyun, world No.1 Yun Ok-hee and Joo Hyun-jung maintained Korea's streak o
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
US humbles China in basketball

US humbles China in basketball

The millionaire stars of the US basketball team swept past hosts China in the showcase match-up of the Olympics, watched by tens of millions on Chinese television and cheered on by US President George W. Bush. Talismanic giant Yao Ming, flag carrier for C
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Beijing to tighten security after fatal attack

Beijing to tighten security after fatal attack

Olympic organisers vowed to tighten security in central Beijing on Sunday after an American tourist died in a stabbing attack, but they insisted the Chinese capital was safe and Western sightseers were unfazed.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rs 650 million allocated for fisheries development in Punjab

Rs 650 million allocated for fisheries development in Punjab

The government has established a special revolving fund of Rs 650 million for those farmers intending to establish their own fish farms in Punjab and the government would give them the soft-term easy loans on two percent mark up ratio for this purpose.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Independence Day celebrations

Independence Day celebrations

The Zila Nazim Hyderabad Kanwar Naveed Jamil would preside over a meeting about Independence Day celebrations to be held at Zila Nazim Secretariat on Monday (today) at 2pm.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Experts stress need to control maternal mortality rate

Experts stress need to control maternal mortality rate

'Gynecologists should be well-trained in advance scientific studies and methods to control the maternal mortality rate.' Medical experts viewed this during gynecologists' training workshop held under the auspices of Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) o
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Patriotic songs evoke patriotism

Patriotic songs evoke patriotism

Every year during the Independence Day celebrations, TV viewers are literally bombarded with innumerable patriotic songs. One distinctive song that caught my attention was "Ae Watan Pyare Watan" sung by Ustaad Amanat Ali Khan.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Oil explosion at 200 $ per barrel!

Oil explosion at 200 $ per barrel!

After much vacillation and prevarication, the government has finally done the inevitable, to raise the price of petroleum products by doing a little of everything.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
China promises more local elections in cities

China promises more local elections in cities

China plans to expand the number of local elections to neighbourhood committees in urban areas as part of a commitment to greater democracy, officials said, as rights groups continue to accuse the ruling of Communist Party of failing to meet expectations
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The day after

The day after

Barring any unexpected developments, the Palestinians may have a state before the end of 2008. It will not be the best of states in the best of worlds. It will not match the historic realities of the region, nor will it reflect the true interests of all t
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
The politics of the poor in Pakistan

The politics of the poor in Pakistan

The process of getting rid of Musharraf has commenced and one would hope reach its logical conclusion. The verdict the people of this country gave on February 18 this year will finally be honoured.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Legalising secret forex holdings

Legalising secret forex holdings

The government has finally acted to do something about capital flight, albeit in a half-hearted manner. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a special circular on Friday amending the Investment Tax Scheme, 2008, to specify that the term 'cash' in the
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Destruction of girls' schools

Destruction of girls' schools

Militants have torched another four girls' schools, this time in Shakardar, Zangi, Dherai Baba and Tahirabad. This brings the total number of girls' schools destroyed in the restive northern areas of the country to a whopping 136. No one has claimed respo
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
National Finance Commission award

National Finance Commission award

The Finance Ministry has, reportedly, sent a summary to the President for the constitution of a National Finance Commission (NFC) award team.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Increase in snake bites during monsoon

Increase in snake bites during monsoon

Pims emergency has registered 15 to 20 snakebite patients in July recorded increase in number during monsoon due to hot and humid weather. Most of the patients arrived in the emergency of Pims with complications like bleeding, respiratory difficulties, pa
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Coalition has support of over 340 members, says Baber

Coalition has support of over 340 members, says Baber

PPP spokesman Farhatullah Babar has said the coalition partners have the support of more than 340 members of the Parliament for impeachment of the President. Talking to newsmen here Sunday, he said we politically won the motion and presenting it in the Pa
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Charge sheet being prepared against President: Naek

Charge sheet being prepared against President: Naek

Law Minister Farooq H Naek has said the process of preparing the charge sheet against the President is in progress and it would soon be completed. Talking to newsmen here Sunday, he said a lot of work has been accomplished in this regard.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
17 clinics sealed

17 clinics sealed

Special raiding teams of Sialkot health department have sealed at least 17 clinics challaned 62 medical stores for using veterinary medicines on human beings and selling expired medicines. The EDO (Health), Sialkot Dr Syed Talat Iqbal and District Drug.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Doctor lodges complaint against board of Bahawal Victoria hospital

Doctor lodges complaint against board of Bahawal Victoria hospital

A chest and tuberculosis specialist, Dr Muhammad Azam Mushtaq has lodged a complaint against the special selection board of Bahawal Victoria Hospital for overriding the merit and selecting the ingenuine candidate against the post of Assistant Professor.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
CDA gets active to turn Islamabad into green city

CDA gets active to turn Islamabad into green city

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated a three-year project 'Green and Clean Islamabad' to reduce pollution and dispel bad impression cast by chopping of trees during construction projects.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Kashmiris decide to cross line of control

Kashmiris decide to cross line of control

In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Senior Kashmiri Hurriyet leader Syed Ali Gilani and all other Hurriyet leaders have decided to march towards Muzaffarabad on Monday (today) along with a large numbe
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Sahil media consultation today

Sahil media consultation today

Sahil, a non-governmental organisation is holding a one-day media consultation on the 'Role of the Media as Advocate on Child Protection issues' on Monday (today). Sahil is working exclusively for the rights of children.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Bajaur MPs concerned over military operation

Bajaur MPs concerned over military operation

Members of Parliament from Bajaur have expressed their concern over the loss of human lives and public properties demanded of the government to stop military operation in Bajaur with immediate effect.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
EOBI chief vows to extend benefits to labourers

EOBI chief vows to extend benefits to labourers

The Chairman, Employees Old-Age Benefits (EOBI), Asadullah Sheikh has said that the recent amendments in the EOB Act would help increase the number of industrial and trade organisations and labourers in the EOB scheme.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Transporters call for cut in petroleum prices

Transporters call for cut in petroleum prices

Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI), Action Committee and Anjuman-e-Ettehad Bus Malikan Karachi (AEBMK), on Sunday called for reduction in petroleum products prices in the country. KTI and AEBMK said in a joint statement that the petroleum prices should be re
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
FPAP to organise interactive dialogue to highlight youth issues

FPAP to organise interactive dialogue to highlight youth issues

Rahnuma-Family Planning Association of Pakistan (FPAP) will organise an interactive dialogue between youth and stakeholders on August 11 here Monday. The purpose of this dialogue will be to highlight youth related issues in Pakistan, said a news release i
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
70 Afghanis held

70 Afghanis held

Law enforcement agencies on Sunday arrested 70 Afghanis on Quetta-Chaman highway near Balili in suburb of the provincial capital on Sunday, police said.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Indian troops martyr three more Kashmiris

Indian troops martyr three more Kashmiris

In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of terrorism martyred three more Kashmiri youth in Tangmarg. The youth were shot dead by the troops of 34 Rashtriya Rifles during an operation at Rangwali in Tangmarg, KMS reported.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Man killed over business dispute

Man killed over business dispute

A man was killed over business dispute here in Killi Painda Khan, in jurisdiction of Saddar police station, on Sunday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Eid Muhammad who visited the residence of his partner Rehmatullah where after hard dial
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Ramazan likely to start from September 2: Met office

Ramazan likely to start from September 2: Met office

The holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak is likely to commence from Tuesday September 2, 2008, Pakistan Meteorological Department says on the basis of its astronomical calculations.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Six killed in different mishaps

Six killed in different mishaps

Six persons were killed and more than one dozen injured, three of them seriously in different road accidents, here Sunday. In first accident, two persons including a woman were killed when a speedy car fell into a canal near Kashmir Pull.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Cotton prices turn bearish due to widespread rains

Cotton prices turn bearish due to widespread rains

Monsoon rains have well set in and widespread rains with normal to heavy intensity have poured on cotton belts of Central Punjab and Southern Punjab. Sky generally remains overcast with clouds. Heavy rains followed by floods are reported to have damaged c
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Cotton prices turn bearish due to widespread rains

Cotton prices turn bearish due to widespread rains

Monsoon rains have well set in and widespread rains with normal to heavy intensity have poured on cotton belts of Central Punjab and Southern Punjab. Sky generally remains overcast with clouds. Heavy rains followed by floods are reported to have damaged c
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Scholars urged to focus on biotechnology, genetic engineering

Scholars urged to focus on biotechnology, genetic engineering

The Vice Chancellor University of Sindh Mazharul Haq Siddiqui has urged upon scholars of the Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering to focus their research for resolving problems of Agriculture, Industry and Health sectors that society can benefit from the
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Captive killed in police station blast

Captive killed in police station blast

A prisoner was killed and two policemen were hurt when powerful explosions took place here in armoury of Crimes Branch police station in cantonment area, in the wee hours on Sunday, police sources told APP.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Commodities prices resist decline despite easy trend on world markets

Commodities prices resist decline despite easy trend on world markets

The commodities in wholesale markets were stubborn and according to traders refusing to budge despite commodities and oil prices are showing depressing conditions in the world during the week ended on August 9, 2008. Some essentials were under pressure ow
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rates start easing on cotton market after ginners' strike hurdle removal

Rates start easing on cotton market after ginners' strike hurdle removal

At the start of the week the lint rising prices were causing hurdle in normal buy when ginners acted on their threat to rationalise gas and oil prices besides doing away with certain additional charges they were refusing to pay, brought trading to almost
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Rates start easing on cotton market after ginners' strike hurdle removal

Rates start easing on cotton market after ginners' strike hurdle removal

At the start of the week the lint rising prices were causing hurdle in normal buy when ginners acted on their threat to rationalise gas and oil prices besides doing away with certain additional charges they were refusing to pay, brought trading to almost
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Minister grants Rs 2.5 million for SBC

Minister grants Rs 2.5 million for SBC

Sindh Minister for Law, Muhammad Ayaz Soomro on Sunday announced Rs 2.5 million for Sindh Bar Council (SBC) and one million for Karachi Bar Council (KBC). He made this announcement while addressing a ceremony as chief guest at S.M. Law College here. He al
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Illegally occupied land of Auqaf department to be vacated'

'Illegally occupied land of Auqaf department to be vacated'

Provincial Minister for Auqaf and Religious Affairs, Haji Ehsan ud Din has said that lands of Auqaf department illegally occupied in the past would be vacated at all costs and on the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister a strategy has been evolved in thi
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Perils of accountability in Pakistan

Perils of accountability in Pakistan

Not surprisingly, the Upper House of Parliament, the Senate, before it was adjourned sine die on Friday, had unanimously adopted a resolution to disband the National Accountability Bureau. Earlier, PPP Senator Safdar Abbassi had moved a privilege motion t
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Cash prize for teacher showing best performance approved

Cash prize for teacher showing best performance approved

Provincial Minister for Special Education Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar has disclosed that Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahabaz Sharif has approved cash prize for the teacher showing best performance in "Universal Enrolment Campaign Scheduled" to be started
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
People are demanding Musharraf's trial: Ahsan

People are demanding Musharraf's trial: Ahsan

The charge-sheet against President Pervez Musharraf would be spread on hundreds of pages as he had been involved in many acts of constitutional violations and damaging image of the country, Federal Minister for Education and PML-N Information Secretary Ah
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'Impeachment of Musharraf a legal process'

'Impeachment of Musharraf a legal process'

Minister Population Welfare Punjab Neelam Jabbar Chaudhry has said that impeachment against President Pervez Musharraf is a legal, constitutional and democratic process and it is the need of the hour and the process of impeachment would be completed succe
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
It is upto Musharraf to step down or face impeachment: Shujaat

It is upto Musharraf to step down or face impeachment: Shujaat

"It is up to President Musharraf to take a decision to step down or face the impeachment against him," said Shujaat Hussain, President of PML-Q while talking to journalists an Valima ceremony of his son Salik Hussain in a local hotel on Sunday.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Standard of school education should be raised

Standard of school education should be raised

The Chairman, Task Force on Elementary Education, Raja Muhammad Anwar has said that newly recruited headmasters should be trained in administrative and financing rules to raise the standard of education in schools. Trained head of the institutions can pla
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Chinese envoy calls on Shahbaz

Chinese envoy calls on Shahbaz

The Ambassador of China in Pakistan, Luo Zhaohui, called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif here on Sunday. Pak-China relations, economic co-operation besides matters of mutual interests were discussed during the meeting. The Chief Minister said that
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Muet and Southampton universities sign accord

Muet and Southampton universities sign accord

Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (Muet) and University of Southampton, United Kingdom have signed MoU to exchange scientific, academic and technical information and academic materials. The Pro Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Alistair Fitt and Dep
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Government decides continuous anti-polio drive

Government decides continuous anti-polio drive

Poliovirus found in Sheikhupura during last days is similar to one found in Sawat. Keeping in view this situation, it has been decided to launch a continuous campaign against Polio for three months in the province. This was stated by DG, Health Punjab, Dr
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
SAU employees protest against vice chancellor

SAU employees protest against vice chancellor

On the call of action committee, SAU employees took out a big procession from Shahbaz Building via Thandi Sarak to and assembled in fornt of Press Club Hyderabad. The protestors block main road for half an hours.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
USAID's support for CSF needs time to show impact: report

USAID's support for CSF needs time to show impact: report

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Competitive Support Fund (CSF) has not yet realised any impact because implementation of its studies and recommendations is just beginning, according to the latest May 2008 report on
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NIP to award certificates to interns

NIP to award certificates to interns

National Internship Programme (NIP) will give away certificates to the interns who have completed internship in March 2008 and onwards, said the Director General (DG), National Internship Programme (NIP), Ashiq Hussain Abassi. He informed Business Reco
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Weaving units: workers demand increase in salaries

Weaving units: workers demand increase in salaries

Hundreds workers of Bakar Mandi and Liaqatabad industrial area have observed complete strike and staged protest demonstration on Jhang Road, blocked traffic and set on fire two factories as a mark of protest against Labour Department and weaving factory o
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
'People's grievances to be redressed on top priority basis'

'People's grievances to be redressed on top priority basis'

District Co-ordination Officer, Muzaffargarh, Tariq Javed Malik has assured that people's grievances would be redressed on top priority basis and open kutcheries were being held as per instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Se
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan buys 0.3 million tons of urea from Saudi Arabia

Pakistan buys 0.3 million tons of urea from Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Livestock (Minfal) spokesman said that government has purchased about 0.3 million tons of urea from Saudi Arabia and if the need arises for more, the government would import quickly so that the agriculture production i
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Patwaris continue protest

Patwaris continue protest

Recovery of Abiana and agricultural income tax and property and land transaction remained suspended across Punjab for nearly a week due to continuos strike of Patwaris causing huge revenue loss to the government.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
7.5 million sacks of fertiliser seized

7.5 million sacks of fertiliser seized

A team led by EDO Agriculture, Syed Zafaryab Haider has seized 7.5 million sacks of fertilisers which were being stored in a godown of a local company located on Bahawalpur Road. The team tried to sell these sacks of fertilisers on government rates after
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
20 PML-Q MNAs to vote against Musharraf: Hashmi

20 PML-Q MNAs to vote against Musharraf: Hashmi

Makhdoom Javed Hashmi Senior Vice President of PML-N has said that Pervez Musharraf might go to gallows under Article 6 of 1973 Constitution if he attempted to use Article 58(2) B and foil the bid of impeachment. Speaking to the participants at the dinner
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PPP leader re-arrested

PPP leader re-arrested

Model Town police re-arrested PPP leader and People's Youth Punjab's Vice President Babar Sohail Butt soon after his release from Central Jail Kot Lakhpat here on Sunday. Sohail Butt was arrested on account of his political activities and was kept in the
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Pakistan respects all neighbours: Watto

Pakistan respects all neighbours: Watto

Pakistan respects all its neighbouring countries and wants lasting peace and mutual harmony in the region. Advisor to Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Manzoor Ahmed Watto stated this in meeting with Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan, Luo Zhaohui,
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
PML-Q to support impeachment in Balochistan: Raisani

PML-Q to support impeachment in Balochistan: Raisani

Balochistan chief minister Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raisani on Sunday said that the PML-Q MPAs, except Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind, in Balochistan Assembly (BA) had decided to support the resolution which would be tabled for demanding of President Pervez Musharr
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
100 militants, nine soldiers killed

100 militants, nine soldiers killed

More than 100 militants and nine soldiers have died in four days of fierce fighting in a tribal region bordering Afghanistan, the military said on Sunday. Fighting was mostly concentrated in Loisam area of Bajaur district, known for al Qaeda and Taliban h
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
100 militants, nine soldiers killed

100 militants, nine soldiers killed

More than 100 militants and nine soldiers have died in four days of fierce fighting in a tribal region bordering Afghanistan, the military said on Sunday. Fighting was mostly concentrated in Loisam area of Bajaur district, known for al Qaeda and Taliban h
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Militants plotting attacks in Germany: BKA

Militants plotting attacks in Germany: BKA

Militants trained in Pakistan and Afghanistan are planning attacks in Germany, although there is no evidence of any imminent threat, the country's top police officer was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
NWFP Assembly summoned on August 12

NWFP Assembly summoned on August 12

NWFP Speaker Karamatullah Chagarmatti has summoned the provincial assembly session on August 12 on the requisition of members of the government. The session would be held in the Assembly building in Peshawar at 9:30 am on August 12 (Tuesday) and the speak
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday discussed matter pertaining to the banking sector, national economy and investments with President, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Syed Ali Raza. The NBP president called on Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Ch
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday discussed matter pertaining to the banking sector, national economy and investments with President, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Syed Ali Raza. The NBP president called on Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Ch
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Thar coal project: NBP chief assures support to Qaim

Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Sunday discussed matter pertaining to the banking sector, national economy and investments with President, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Syed Ali Raza. The NBP president called on Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Ch
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Yasin ends hunger strike over land protest

Yasin ends hunger strike over land protest

A top Kashmiri freedom fighter leader ended a hunger strike on Sunday after authorities assured him they would work to stop the economic blockade of a Muslim-majority region by Hindu protestors.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
China assures Bilawal of cooperation in improving economy

China assures Bilawal of cooperation in improving economy

China has given assurance to Chairman Pakistan People's Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of co-operation in improving Pakistan's economy with further investments, besides enhancing contacts at party-to-party level.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Benazir's assassination: 'UN team may probe Musharraf's revelation'

Benazir's assassination: 'UN team may probe Musharraf's revelation'

The PPP on Sunday disclosed that UN inquiry into Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto assassination would look into horrendous revelation made in a book that General Pervez Musharraf (Retired) had warned the slain PPP leader that her life in Pakistan would be in dange
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
Karzai urges world to target Taliban in Pakistan

Karzai urges world to target Taliban in Pakistan

Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the world on Sunday to target the Taliban in Pakistan, adding that operations by foreign troops in his country had only led to civilian deaths among Afghans and not success in the war.
Published 11 Aug, 2008 12:00am
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