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Print - 2009-03-23
Bangladesh bars war crimes suspects from travelling abroad

Bangladesh bars war crimes suspects from travelling abroad

Bangladesh has imposed a ban on travelling abroad for war crimes suspects as part of its process to bring 1971 war criminals to justice, a senior minister said Sunday. "The trials of the war criminals are in the process, and thats why the government has o
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Turkeys Gul in landmark Iraq visit

Turkeys Gul in landmark Iraq visit

President Abdullah Gul will on Monday arrive in Baghdad on the first visit by a Turkish head of state in 33 years, for talks on the thorny issue of Kurdish rebels, officials said. "He is expected on Monday in Baghdad, where he will meet a number of Iraqi
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Waterford Wedgwood workers to end protest at Irish plant

Waterford Wedgwood workers to end protest at Irish plant

Workers voted on Sunday to end a sit-in protest at Waterford Wedgwoods Irish plant after agreeing to a proposal over jobs with the luxury tableware makers new owner and the receiver, a trade union said. The companys receiver said last month US private equ
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Mexico cane growers to restrict sugar over price

Mexico cane growers to restrict sugar over price

Mexican cane growers will block domestic sugar supplies from Monday to fight for a 15 percent increase in prices from mill owners, the National Cane Growers Union said. Growers will only allow sugar bound for export to leave warehouses until they win a lo
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
In credit drought, US car dealers battle to survive

In credit drought, US car dealers battle to survive

Deep in the last stronghold of the struggling US auto industry, Rosario Criscuolo says he owes the survival of his business to Toyota Motor Corp. "If it werent for Toyota, Id be gone," said the owner of Spartan Auto Group, which runs three auto dealership
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Pakistan will replace its leased Paksat-I satellite with the new Geo-Synchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite, for which an agreement will be signed with a foreign firm, official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Pakistan will replace its leased Paksat-I satellite with the new Geo-Synchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite, for which an agreement will be signed with a foreign firm, official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Leased Paksat-I to be replaced with new GSO satellite

Pakistan will replace its leased Paksat-I satellite with the new Geo-Synchronous Orbit (GSO) satellite, for which an agreement will be signed with a foreign firm, official sources told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected massive misuse of a concessionary customs duty notification by top pharmaceutical companies allegedly involved in clearance of imported "pharmaceutical grade sugar" without payment of duty under SRO 567(I)/2
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected massive misuse of a concessionary customs duty notification by top pharmaceutical companies allegedly involved in clearance of imported "pharmaceutical grade sugar" without payment of duty under SRO 567(I)/2
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected massive misuse of a concessionary customs duty notification by top pharmaceutical companies allegedly involved in clearance of imported "pharmaceutical grade sugar" without payment of duty under SRO 567(I)/2
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

Pharmaceutical companies: massive misuse of duty relief detected

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has detected massive misuse of a concessionary customs duty notification by top pharmaceutical companies allegedly involved in clearance of imported "pharmaceutical grade sugar" without payment of duty under SRO 567(I)/2
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: heavy loss against euro

THE RUPEE: heavy loss against euro

The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the money market during the week ended on March 21, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee fell by 12 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 80.50 and 10 paisa for selling at 80.52.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
THE RUPEE: heavy loss against euro

THE RUPEE: heavy loss against euro

The rupee moved cautiously against the dollar on the money market during the week ended on March 21, 2009. On the interbank market, the rupee fell by 12 paisa in relation to the dollar for buying at 80.50 and 10 paisa for selling at 80.52.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
CEC to be sworn in on March 24

CEC to be sworn in on March 24

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary on Tuesday will administer the oath of office to Justice Hamid Ali Mirza as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Hamid Ali Mirza has been appointed by the government after completion of three-year term by Justice Qa
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Dr Faqir Hussain assumes charge Supreme Court registrar

Dr Faqir Hussain assumes charge Supreme Court registrar

Dr Faqir Hussain has assumed the charge of the office of Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan here Sunday. The previous Registrar Raja Lehrasab Khan has been repatriated to his parent department.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Dr Faqir Hussain assumes charge Supreme Court registrar

Dr Faqir Hussain assumes charge Supreme Court registrar

Dr Faqir Hussain has assumed the charge of the office of Registrar Supreme Court of Pakistan here Sunday. The previous Registrar Raja Lehrasab Khan has been repatriated to his parent department.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet the revenue shortfall through petroleum development levy (PDL) and non-tax revenues, sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day today

Pakistan Day today

Pakistan Day, marking the passing of historic Pakistan Resolution that proved a milestone in the nations quest for independence from colonial rule, is being celebrated on Monday with a renewed pledge to make all-out efforts for peace, prosperity and devel
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan Day today

Pakistan Day today

Pakistan Day, marking the passing of historic Pakistan Resolution that proved a milestone in the nations quest for independence from colonial rule, is being celebrated on Monday with a renewed pledge to make all-out efforts for peace, prosperity and devel
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Holiday notice

Holiday notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today Monday (March 23) on account of Pakistan Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the paper and update websites of Business Recorder and Aaj News tomorrow Tuesda
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Holiday notice

Holiday notice

The offices of Business Recorder will remain closed today Monday (March 23) on account of Pakistan Day. Arrangements have, however, been made to bring out the paper and update websites of Business Recorder and Aaj News tomorrow Tuesda
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet the revenue shortfall through petroleum development levy (PDL) and non-tax revenues, sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

Revenue shortfall to be met with PDL, non-tax receipts

The government has committed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to meet the revenue shortfall through petroleum development levy (PDL) and non-tax revenues, sources in the Ministry of Finance told Business Recorder.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
LSE turns bullish on news of judges restoration

LSE turns bullish on news of judges restoration

The restoration of deposed judges, including the Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, in consequence of the lawyers movement, supported by the political parties and members of the civil society, changed the Lahore stock market sentiment
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
China still welcomes foreign investment

China still welcomes foreign investment

Chinas commerce minister said on Sunday that the country was still open to foreign investment after the government rejected Coca-Colas $2.4 billion bid to buy top Chinese juice maker Huiyuan. Some Western media had interpreted this rejection as meaning "C
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
LSE turns bullish on news of judges restoration

LSE turns bullish on news of judges restoration

The restoration of deposed judges, including the Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, in consequence of the lawyers movement, supported by the political parties and members of the civil society, changed the Lahore stock market sentiment
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
World must face currency issues: Sarkozy adviser

World must face currency issues: Sarkozy adviser

World leaders must resolve underlying problems with global currencies, even if the issue is not tackled in next months financial summit in London, said a senior advisor to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. Henri Guaino, Sarkozys influential speech writer,
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Japans economy needs big stimulus: finance minister

Japans economy needs big stimulus: finance minister

Japans finance minister said Sunday that the government may have to spend a further 200 billion dollars to revive the stricken economy, which he warned faced another sharp contraction this quarter.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
South Africa bars Dalai Lama from peace meet: media

South Africa bars Dalai Lama from peace meet: media

South Africa has barred Tibets spiritual leader the Dalai Lama from entering the country to take part in a peace conference, media reports and a lobby group said on Sunday.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US says Iraqi prisoners to be freed or charged

US says Iraqi prisoners to be freed or charged

Thousands of Iraqi prisoners being held indefinitely without charge by US forces will be freed or prosecuted in Iraqi courts by the middle of this year, the US commander in charge of them said on Sunday. US forces are currently holding just over 13,000 Ir
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Three California police officers killed in shootout

Three California police officers killed in shootout

Three police officers were fatally shot and two others wounded late Saturday by a suspect who later was killed in an exchange of gunfire with police in the northern Californian city of Oakland. Officials said the suspect first opened fire on two motorcycl
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Mugabes wife given immunity over alleged assault in Hong Kong

Mugabes wife given immunity over alleged assault in Hong Kong

The wife of Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe has been granted diplomatic immunity from prosecution over her alleged assault of a British journalist in Hong Kong, authorities said Sunday. The Department of Justice said Grace Mugabe, 43, was not liable to
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Turkey could block Rasmussen at Nato: official

Turkey could block Rasmussen at Nato: official

Turkey could block Denmarks prime minister from becoming the next Nato chief given concerns over his past stance on Turkey and a row over Danish caricature of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), a Turkish official said on Sunday.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
FWO official killed in Khuzdar

FWO official killed in Khuzdar

An employee of Field Works Organisation (FWO) was killed while his two other colleagues got bullet wounds when armed assailants sprayed their vehicle with volley of bullets, on Gichki Chowk in Khuzdar district, some 200 kilometers off here, on Sunday, pol
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Force not the only solution to control terrorism: Qureshi

Force not the only solution to control terrorism: Qureshi

Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has said that the terrorism can not be controlled only by means of force and this has been the policy of the Government of Pakistan since the day first to use different tactics to control terrorism, as terr
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
FWO official killed in Khuzdar

FWO official killed in Khuzdar

An employee of Field Works Organisation (FWO) was killed while his two other colleagues got bullet wounds when armed assailants sprayed their vehicle with volley of bullets, on Gichki Chowk in Khuzdar district, some 200 kilometers off here, on Sunday, pol
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
US Predator strikes hurt al Qaeda

US Predator strikes hurt al Qaeda

A six-month campaign of Predator strikes in Pakistan has seriously damaged the al Qaeda structure there, forcing militants to turn on one another as they search for culprits, The Los Angeles Times reported Saturday.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Analysts see need for US talks with Taliban

Analysts see need for US talks with Taliban

If the United States is to succeed in Afghanistan, it is going to have to engage in dialogue with Taliban-led insurgents, according to many analysts with close knowledge of the region. But in doing so, it will have to juggle the competing interests of Ind
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Analysts see need for US talks with Taliban

Analysts see need for US talks with Taliban

If the United States is to succeed in Afghanistan, it is going to have to engage in dialogue with Taliban-led insurgents, according to many analysts with close knowledge of the region. But in doing so, it will have to juggle the competing interests of Ind
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
National flag unfurled at CJPs residence

National flag unfurled at CJPs residence

Flag hoisting ceremony at the residence of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was held here on Sunday where the organisers barred the everybody from raising political slogans and waving party flags.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
National flag unfurled at CJPs residence

National flag unfurled at CJPs residence

Flag hoisting ceremony at the residence of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was held here on Sunday where the organisers barred the everybody from raising political slogans and waving party flags.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

Although some 3.4 million Pakistanis have so far been sent abroad over three decades by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), it does not have any record pertaining to the returnees. The global financial crisis, which badly hammered alm
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

Although some 3.4 million Pakistanis have so far been sent abroad over three decades by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), it does not have any record pertaining to the returnees. The global financial crisis, which badly hammered alm
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

BEOE not maintaining record of returnees

Although some 3.4 million Pakistanis have so far been sent abroad over three decades by the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), it does not have any record pertaining to the returnees. The global financial crisis, which badly hammered alm
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
AIOU workshops from March 24

AIOU workshops from March 24

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will hold course workshops of MSc Gender and Women Studies Autumn semester 2008 from March 24 to 29.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Hardline Saudi clerics urge TV ban for women

Hardline Saudi clerics urge TV ban for women

A group of hardline Saudi clerics urged the kingdoms new information minister on Sunday to ban women from appearing on TV or in newspapers and magazines. In a statement, the 35 clergymen also called on Abdel Aziz Khoja, who was appointed by King Abdullah
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Taseer calls on Qazi

Taseer calls on Qazi

In a belated, if not bizarre, damage control effort, governor Punjab Salman Taseer visited Mansoora, Jamaat Islamis headquarters here on Sunday to apologise to Qazi Hussain Ahmed, the Ameer of JI, who was stopped to take part in the lawyers long march and
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
UAE investment fund takes 9.1 percent stake in Daimler

UAE investment fund takes 9.1 percent stake in Daimler

Abu Dhabi state investment fund Aabar Investments has agreed to take a 9.1-percent stake in Germanys Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes Benz cars, the auto group said Sunday. The fund invested 1.95 billion euros (2.65 billion dollars) as part of a righ
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
UAE investment fund takes 9.1 percent stake in Daimler

UAE investment fund takes 9.1 percent stake in Daimler

Abu Dhabi state investment fund Aabar Investments has agreed to take a 9.1-percent stake in Germanys Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes Benz cars, the auto group said Sunday. The fund invested 1.95 billion euros (2.65 billion dollars) as part of a righ
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Venezuelas Chavez calls Obama ignoramus

Venezuelas Chavez calls Obama ignoramus

Venezuelas President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday his US counterpart Barack Obama was at best an "ignoramus" for saying the socialist leader exported terrorism and obstructed progress in Latin America.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
PPP pursues policy of reconciliation: Fouzia

PPP pursues policy of reconciliation: Fouzia

Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Fouzia Wahab MNA on Sunday said her party is pursuing the policy of reconciliation. Addressing her first press conference in the city after assuming office of PPP spokesperson, she said we have mainta
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
KSE holiday

KSE holiday

Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) will remain closed on Monday (today) on account of Pakistan Day.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
MoU signed to set up medical college in AJK

MoU signed to set up medical college in AJK

AJK Prime Minister Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan signed a Memorandum of Understanding MOU) with Executive Director of Javed Medical complex, Dr Mrs Shehla Javed Akram for establishing the first ever medical college in Muzaffarabad under private public partn
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Thar receives rain

Thar receives rain

The first spell of rain accompanied by dust storm was received in lower Sindh, including Umerkot and Tharparkar on Saturday night.According to reports, a big part of Umerkot and Tharparkar experienced light rain in village Kaplore and Amrhar and dusty win
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Better US-Iran relationship in favour of Pakistan

Better US-Iran relationship in favour of Pakistan

Political analysts welcoming the statement of the American President Barack Obama to open a new chapter of relations with Iran, have said better relationship between the two countries will accelerate the regional co-operation and peace in the region.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
President pays rich tributes to Begum Bhutto

President pays rich tributes to Begum Bhutto

Co-chairman PPP and President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the people to pray for the long life and health of former first lady of Pakistan and former federal minister Begum Nusrat Bhutto. He made this call in a message on the 80th birthday of Begum Nusrat
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Parc starts work on biofuel products

Parc starts work on biofuel products

The Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) has formally initiated work on projects aimed at to produce bio-fuel products, enabling the country to save huge precious foreign exchange spent on fuel imports.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
31 Indian fishermen arrested

31 Indian fishermen arrested

The Maritime Security Agency (MSA) has apprehended five Indian fishing boats along with 31 crew members on March 21 for fishing illegally in Pakistani waters. This was stated by an official of the MSA in a statement issued here. It said that these boats w
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
CPFA will present award to Nazim Karachi

CPFA will present award to Nazim Karachi

The Nazim, City District Government Karachi (CDGK) would be presented an award in Canada in recognition of his outstanding services for this metropolis. An announcement to this effect was made in a CDGK statement issued here on Sunday.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Water and electricity shortage to mar mango crop

Water and electricity shortage to mar mango crop

The president of Mango Growers Association Pakistan S. Zahid Hussain Gardezi has said that the closure of water canals at this juncture will inflict a tremendous blow on the agricultural economy especially horticulture. The flowering period of mango orcha
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Supreme Court bench to hear cases in Quetta

Supreme Court bench to hear cases in Quetta

A division bench of Supreme Court comprising Justices Ejaz-ul-Hassan Khan and Muhammad Qaim Jan Khan will hear pending cases in SC Quetta Registry from March 24, a senior SC official told here APP on Sunday. The bench was constituted by the CJP Iftikhar M
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
140 criminal gangs smashed, 441 held, Rs 165.4 million recovered

140 criminal gangs smashed, 441 held, Rs 165.4 million recovered

The Lahore Police smashed no less than 140 criminal gangs and arrested their 441 members while looted property worth 165.4 million rupees was also recovered during the current year. As many as 4,270 court absconders and proclaimed offenders were also nabb
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Forces kill 10 people since Omar took up reigns

Forces kill 10 people since Omar took up reigns

Chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum, Pandit Bhushan Bazaz has said the present State government is helpless in taming the police and armed forces as is evident by the refusal of army in accepting the Bomai killing report.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Support price of wheat: food department tasked to ensure payment

Support price of wheat: food department tasked to ensure payment

Food department has been given the task by the Punjab government to ensure the immediate payment of support price of wheat fixed by the government as Rs 950 per 40 kg to farmers who would bring their crops to procurement centres. This procurement of wheat
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
New beginning in PPP and PML-N ties

New beginning in PPP and PML-N ties

The visit of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani to the Raiwind residence of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader on Sunday has not only paved the way of fresh beginning in relations between the PPP and PML-N but has also given a ray of hope to the nation, w
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Need to evolve comprehensive research culture stressed

Need to evolve comprehensive research culture stressed

Noted historian and Director of National Institute of Historical Cultural Research (NIHCR), Islamabad, Dr Khurram Qadir, has said that research work of Pakistani scholars is not worthy enough to respond the western scholars, as our scholars are not able t
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Blast kills one, leaves eight injured

Blast kills one, leaves eight injured

One person was killed while eight others sustained injuries, after a bomb planted with a bicycle went off on Chathar Road in Rabi Canal area on Sunday, Nasirabad police ASP Farrakh Khan said. He said that some unknown men had planted the bomb with a bicyc
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Jamaat-i-Islami demands Musharrafs trial on high treason charges

Jamaat-i-Islami demands Musharrafs trial on high treason charges

Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded trial of former President General Pervez Musharraf (Retd) under Article 6 of the Constitution (high treason charges) for subverting the Constitution and other extra-constitutional steps which included packing up of the entire
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Let us renew our pledge to consolidate Pakistan

Let us renew our pledge to consolidate Pakistan

The NWFP Governor, Owais Ahmed Ghani has called upon the countrymen to renew their commitment in line with the goals, set by our forefathers for the creation of Pakistan. In a message on the occasion of Pakistan Day, the Governor said, Today, the citizens
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Gilani and Nawaz agree to implement CoD

Gilani and Nawaz agree to implement CoD

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who met in Raiwind on Sunday, were totally in unison on implementing the charter of democracy (CoD) and removal of 17th Amendment in the constitution.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Freedom is a big blessing

Freedom is a big blessing

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan has said that freedom is a big blessing and it is our responsibility to respect it and keep its requirements in view so that we could create a status in the comity of world nations as deserved by free nations.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Seminar on broken bones on March 24

Seminar on broken bones on March 24

A seminar on Broken Bones will be held at Arts Council of Pakistan here on Tuesday, March 24. An announcement on Sunday said that the moot would be held under the auspices of the Gulrang Committee of the Arts Council of Pakistan. It said that the seminar
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Gilani and Nawaz agree to implement CoD

Gilani and Nawaz agree to implement CoD

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, who met in Raiwind on Sunday, were totally in unison on implementing the charter of democracy (CoD) and removal of 17th Amendment in the constitution.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
All set for Pakistan Day celebrations in Hyderabad

All set for Pakistan Day celebrations in Hyderabad

The people of Hyderabad celebrate the 23rd of March, every year, with great zeal and enthusiasm, to commemorate the outstanding achievement of the Muslims of South Asia who passed the historic Pakistan Resolution on this day at Lahore in 1940.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan day significant this year: Fehmida

Pakistan day significant this year: Fehmida

Speaker, National Assembly, Dr Fehmida Mirza has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of March 23, Pakistan Day and said this year the day has special significance for the country.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan sends Mumbai attack DNA data to Interpol

Pakistan sends Mumbai attack DNA data to Interpol

Pakistan has provided Interpol with DNA profiles of suspected terrorists linked to the Mumbai attacks, the international police agency said Sunday. Interpol said it immediately ran the information through its international database of some 85,000 DNA prof
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan sends Mumbai attack DNA data to Interpol

Pakistan sends Mumbai attack DNA data to Interpol

Pakistan has provided Interpol with DNA profiles of suspected terrorists linked to the Mumbai attacks, the international police agency said Sunday. Interpol said it immediately ran the information through its international database of some 85,000 DNA prof
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Lok Virsa chalks out programmes to mark Pakistan Day

Lok Virsa chalks out programmes to mark Pakistan Day

The Lok Virsa has chalked out comprehensive programmes to mark Pakistan Day here on March 23. The Lok Virsa sources told APP that the day will start with a flag hoisting ceremony at 9.00 am sharp here at Lok Virsa Garden Avenue Shakarparian.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Universal Water Day observed in AJK

Universal Water Day observed in AJK

World Water Day was observed across Azad Jammu and Kashmir with the reiteration of fullest resolve to perform individual and collective responsibility to save water besides to encourage the sincere efforts at the national level for the establishment of mo
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Bishop congratulates nation on Pakistan Day

Bishop congratulates nation on Pakistan Day

Bishop of Lahore Alexander John Malik has felicitated the nation on Pakistan Day. The day is not only a landmark in Pakistans history but also a beacon of light for all those who are struggling for their freedom in various parts of the world, the Bishop s
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Government seeks suitable candidate for FGIR

Government seeks suitable candidate for FGIR

The Federal Government is likely to appoint one or more suitable persons, not below the rank of General Manager of Railway Administration, as Inspector of Railways.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Concerted efforts by democratic forces need of the hour: Naeema

Concerted efforts by democratic forces need of the hour: Naeema

Concerted efforts should be made by all democratic forces against threats being faced by the nation like terrorism and poverty. This was stated by Naeema Nisar, Member Provincial Assembly PPP(P) while talking to APP on Sunday. She said that now the nation
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Second death anniversary of Nisar Bazmi observed

Second death anniversary of Nisar Bazmi observed

The second death anniversary of Nisar Bazmi, one of the most iconic musicians of the country, was observed across the country on Sunday with due reverence. Bazmi was born in 1924 in Bombay, India and died at the age of 82 on March 22, 2007. His father was
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Pakistan has huge potential for exporting precious stones: PGJDC

Pakistan has huge potential for exporting precious stones: PGJDC

Pakistan has huge potential of exporting its precious and semi-precious stones after value addition. An official of the Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) said in a statement issued on Sunday. He said that the PGJDC organised the 5th
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Featureless conditions prevail on cotton market

Featureless conditions prevail on cotton market

This time, new crop sowing in early crop area of Sindh province has started earlier than last year as wheat harvesting was completed earlier. Also in some parts of Central Punjab, cotton sowing has also commenced. In Pakistan, specially in Sindh, cotton s
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Featureless conditions prevail on cotton market

Featureless conditions prevail on cotton market

This time, new crop sowing in early crop area of Sindh province has started earlier than last year as wheat harvesting was completed earlier. Also in some parts of Central Punjab, cotton sowing has also commenced. In Pakistan, specially in Sindh, cotton s
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Prices tended generally weaker on seeds, grain wholesale market

Prices tended generally weaker on seeds, grain wholesale market

Generally weaker trend was marked on the commodity wholesale markets where Irri white, maize, jawar, gram dal imported, tea were lower while commodities like Irri 6 Sindh, rapeseed cakes stayed firmer, during the week ended on March 21, 2009.
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
Steps for provision of due facilities to inmates of jails

Steps for provision of due facilities to inmates of jails

The present government is taking steps for the provision of due facilities to the inmates of the jails. This was stated by the Federal Minister for Human Rights, Syed Mumtaz Alam Gilani after a meeting with the Senior Minister of Sindh, Pir Mazhar ul Haq,
Published 23 Mar, 2009 12:00am
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