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Print - 2010-08-29
Threat to Jamshoro subsides

Threat to Jamshoro subsides

After a drop in flood level at Kotri Barrage the threat to Jamshoro and Kotri talukas has reduced significantly, nevertheless, the district government and irrigation staff have been painstakingly monitoring the situation. A statement issued by MNA Nawab G
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Assessing flood losses: UNFPA delegation arrives in Sukkur

Assessing flood losses: UNFPA delegation arrives in Sukkur

A delegation of United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), led by Dr Henia Dakkak and Country Head, Jose Ferraris arrived in Sukkur to observe and assess the damages in the areas affected by floods. While talking to media, the delegation said they are here t
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Relief, rehabilitation: Sindh likely to divert BWSP's Rs seven billion

Relief, rehabilitation: Sindh likely to divert BWSP's Rs seven billion

The Sindh government is likely to abandon the Rs 7 billion Benazir Women Support Programme (BWSP) to ensure availability of funds for the relief and rehabilitation of the flood survivors, it is learnt. The stopping of this program would directly affect at
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
IUCN issues guidelines for relief workers

IUCN issues guidelines for relief workers

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has developed guidelines for integrating environmental safeguards into flood relief, response and recovery processes. The practical guidelines are aimed at planners, development workers and policy
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Non-payment of family pension

Non-payment of family pension

The federal government has very magnanimously approved raise in family pension from 50% to 75%. The Ministry of Finance has already issued notification No F.2(3)Reg-6/2010-786 dated 05.07.10. This was excellent news for the widows of the government servan
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
A solution to a myriad of problems

A solution to a myriad of problems

Pakistan today faces numerous problems, most of which relate to the everyday life of common man, electricity loadshedding, food, gas and financial crisis, lawlessness, inflation, political uncertainty and floods.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
The triumph of modern machinery

The triumph of modern machinery

The construction industry plays an important role in the social-economic development of a country. The activities of the industry have great significance to the achievement of national development goals of providing infrastructure, sanctuary and employmen
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Effective management of SIM issue

Effective management of SIM issue

Economy is the backbone of a country's progression and development. Different sectors play their vital role in overall gross domestic product (GDP) growth. In Pakistan, no doubt, the telecommunication sector has played a vital role since last decade.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
In search of self-reliance

In search of self-reliance

Several developing and developed countries are operating their socio-economic development systems through domestic and foreign borrowing. Even the US is the biggest borrower in the world. However, the economies of developing countries in general and that
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
An odd income tax scheme

An odd income tax scheme

In a display of misplaced enthusiasm, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Hajj tour operators to pay Rs 1600 per pilgrim as income tax. A Recorder report quotes official sources as justifying the decision saying that the FBR wanted to prevent
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Kabul's loose cannons

Kabul's loose cannons

Prompted by concerns that the Karzai administration is hopelessly corrupt, a US congressional panel has withheld billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan. There is this long-held perception that Afghan government officials steal away a significant chunk
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Much ado about nothing

Much ado about nothing

The National Assembly will meet from September 2 in a special session requisitioned by the PML (N) to bring under sharper focus the ruling coalition's perceived failure in squarely meeting the multifaceted challenge posed by the super flood.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Altaf condemns killing of youth in Shujabad

Altaf condemns killing of youth in Shujabad

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday strongly condemned the incident of killing of a youth in Shujabad in Punjab province. The youth was killed allegedly after being buried alive half into the ground following which a crowd tort
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Peshawar attack: security measures beefed up in capital

Peshawar attack: security measures beefed up in capital

In the wake of the terrorist attack in a sensitive government building in Peshawar, security in and around government installations in Islamabad has been enhanced to avoid any untoward incident. Sources in Interior Ministry said that the ministry had dire
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Power shortfall remains nil for second consecutive day

Power shortfall remains nil for second consecutive day

Power shortfall continued nil for second consecutive day during last 24 hours. However, load shedding continued in various areas of the city despite a zero shortfall announcement made by the Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pepco) with a considerable redu
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
APBUMA elects executive body members

APBUMA elects executive body members

Khawaja Muhammad Jalal-uddin Roomi, former Punjab minister for industries and ex-President of MCCI, Shaikh Muhammad Yousaf, M.Anees Khawaja, Vice Chairman of Aptma Punjab, Syed Muhammad Fazil, Tariq Sajid, Chaudhry Abdul Jabbar, Madam Bilquees Akhtar from
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Over 43 illegal channels closed: Pemra

Over 43 illegal channels closed: Pemra

Pemra, in a recent drive closed more than 43 different illegal channels and took action against a number of defiant cable operators across the country for distributing un-licensed channels. This is in addition to 53 channels of various genre closed by the
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US drone attack kills five in Kurram

US drone attack kills five in Kurram

US drone aircraft have attacked suspected militants in Kurram, killing five people, officials said on Saturday. The drone attack, in the Kurram tribal region, was the latest in a US campaign aimed at eliminating al Qaeda and Taliban militants who base the
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Punjab police: PBC wants CJP to help end extra judicial killings

Punjab police: PBC wants CJP to help end extra judicial killings

The Human Rights Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) in its meeting sought Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's role in ending the culture of extra judicial killing by Punjab police. The body, which met here at the Supreme Court
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
15 gamblers, two woman thieves held

15 gamblers, two woman thieves held

Islamabad Police arrested 15 gamblers and two female thieves in two separate raids, a police spokesman said here on Saturday. Margallah Police Station received information that a gambling den is being run in sector G-9 Markaz, where a large number of gamb
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Fazl, Prime Minister discuss relief effort

Fazl, Prime Minister discuss relief effort

Amir of JUI (F), Maulana Fazlur-Rehman called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister House on Saturday. Talking to JUI (F) leader, Prime Minister said that after the relief and rescue a huge task before the government would be the reh
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Hot and dry weather forecast

Hot and dry weather forecast

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Lahore has forecast hot and dry weather over most parts of the country, however, isolated thunder shower may occur over south-east Sindh. According to PMD officials here on Saturday, the weather would remain ho
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ASF successfully completes date palm protection project

ASF successfully completes date palm protection project

Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) recently completed a Rs 31 million date-palm protection project with matching grant support of Rs 15.5 million. This was the first time in the history of the country that such a project was implemented at the macro level to
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
UN fears for children as floods threaten town

UN fears for children as floods threaten town

Flood waters threatened to engulf two towns in southern Pakistan on Saturday, a month after the disaster began, as the United Nations warned that tens of thousands of children risked death from malnutrition. The floods are Pakistan's worst-ever natural di
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
New Pakistan embassy in Bahrain to open on September 5

New Pakistan embassy in Bahrain to open on September 5

A new Pakistan embassy will open for consular services in Bahrain on September 5. The embassy, which will move to its new premises costing $2.65 million in Hoora, will continue operating at its existing location in Zinj until August 31. "We are closing ou
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US team calls on Interior Minister

US team calls on Interior Minister

A US delegation met here on Saturday with the Interior Minister Rehman Malik and discussed matters of mutual interest, besides issues regarding rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan. The delegation said US would extend full support to the relief of
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Relief goods from Bahrain arrive

Relief goods from Bahrain arrive

A special plane carrying 50,000 tonnes of cargo containing aid for flood victims arrived here on Saturday from Bahrain at Quaid-e-Azam International Airport. The consignment was handed over by Lieutenant General Commander of National Guard of Bahrain Shai
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Thailand to donate $75,000

Thailand to donate $75,000

Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy Marut Jitpatima has said that Thai government would give $75000 cash to Pakistani government for flood victims and $50000 has already been given to Red Crescent Pakistan as emergency relief. He was talking to reporters her
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
US to devise comprehensive rehabilitation plan for Pakistan: CG

US to devise comprehensive rehabilitation plan for Pakistan: CG

The United States will devise a comprehensive plan to help Pakistan in its rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of devastating floods. This was stated by US Consul-General William Martin in an exclusive interview with APP here on Friday.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PAAPAM to take part in three international auto expositions

PAAPAM to take part in three international auto expositions

Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufactures (PAAPAM) will take part in three international automobile exhibitions in Germany, United States and Italy this year to get export orders for their products, develop and expand engineering
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
JSQM observes strike against killing of 'IDPs'

JSQM observes strike against killing of 'IDPs'

Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) on Saturday observed strike to condemn killing of two 'IDPs' during an encounter with police in Safora Goth four days ago. The life in Safora Goth, Sachal Goth, Marrora Goth, Ayub Goth, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Road, Kal
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
SKMCH&RC to hold Iftar dinner on August 30

SKMCH&RC to hold Iftar dinner on August 30

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is organising an Iftar dinner in honour of its donors and well wishers on Monday, August 30, 2010, at the hospital. Imran Khan, Chairman, Board of Governors, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, will b
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
PIE launches drive to weed out speculators

PIE launches drive to weed out speculators

Punjab Industrial Estates (PIE) has launched colonisation drive to weed out speculators and identify genuine industrialists. According to PIE spokesman, around 300 allottees were found defaulters of the original conditions of allotment, which envisaged es
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Qadri raps Elahi for making 'false' statements

Qadri raps Elahi for making 'false' statements

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Syed Zaeem Qadri has strongly criticised PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi for issuing false statements against Khadim-e-Aala Punjab. The PML-N leader said if Elahi cannot help the flood affected people in this hour o
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Two minor girls, one boy recovered from illegal custody

Two minor girls, one boy recovered from illegal custody

An Additional District & Sessions Judge (AD&SJ) here Saturday handed over two minor girls to their mother after getting them recovered from the illegal custody of their grandmother. Naseem Akhter from Gujrat had filed a habeas corpus petition submitting t
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Higher education remained neglected area in Pakistan'

'Higher education remained neglected area in Pakistan'

Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat Professor Dr Muhammad Nizamuddin has said that the foremost challenge we face today is that of defining ourselves as a nation, because different people have been presenting different scenarios and offering different in
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Stress management can enhance productivity'

'Stress management can enhance productivity'

Stress Management can enhance productivity besides having long-term positive impact on overall relationship between the employee and the employer. This was the upshot of the presentations given at a workshop on "Stress Management" arranged by the Lahore C
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Chief Justice LHC constitutes 9 DBs, 19 SBs

Chief Justice LHC constitutes 9 DBs, 19 SBs

Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif here on Saturday constituted 9 division benches (DBs) and 19 single benches (SBs) for the disposal of the cases pending with principal seat of the august court for the week starting from August
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Poor law and order, floods havoc may hamper construction activities

Poor law and order, floods havoc may hamper construction activities

Poor law and order situation coupled with devastation of floods may hamper construction activities causing to slow overall growth, industry sources said. But experts are of the view the growth in foreign investment in construction will continue despite re
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ITP sends consignment of relief goods to Nowshera

ITP sends consignment of relief goods to Nowshera

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will make all-out efforts to assist the distressed people of flood-hit areas and will continue collecting donations, said SSP Traffic Dr Moeen Masood here on Saturday. "It is second consignment of relief items being sent for
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bid to smuggle 30,000 litres of Iranian diesel foiled

Bid to smuggle 30,000 litres of Iranian diesel foiled

The Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), FBR, Karachi, on Saturday foiled a bid to smuggle some 30,000 litres of Iranian diesel at Northern Bypass, Business Recorder learnt on Saturday. According to sources, the action was
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Hoisting of party flags at relief camps banned

Hoisting of party flags at relief camps banned

All political parties have been banned from hoisting party flags and setting up relief camps inside the camps being run by District Government Hyderabad and Non Governmental Organisations in order to streamline the efforts to provide relief to the flood a
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Rulers' blamed for unprecedented disasters

Rulers' blamed for unprecedented disasters

Pakistan Muslim League-Q senior leader Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that Pakistan is caught amid unprecedented disasters because of the rulers' misdoing and the nation should pray for Allah's mercy in these testing times. He expressed these views during
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Myanmar army reshuffle 'biggest change in decades'

Myanmar army reshuffle 'biggest change in decades'

major reshuffle by Myanmar's ruling junta marks the biggest shift within the military in decades, with changes to more than 70 senior army officers' positions, an officer said Saturday. News emerged from the country Friday that some senior leaders, includ
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Myanmar army reshuffle 'biggest change in decades'

Myanmar army reshuffle 'biggest change in decades'

major reshuffle by Myanmar's ruling junta marks the biggest shift within the military in decades, with changes to more than 70 senior army officers' positions, an officer said Saturday. News emerged from the country Friday that some senior leaders, includ
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bottles, stones thrown at British far-right protest

Bottles, stones thrown at British far-right protest

Members of a 700-strong crowd of far-right protesters threw bottles, stones and smoke bombs at anti-fascist demonstrators Saturday in the ethnically-mixed English city of Bradford. A heavy police presence swiftly contained the stand-off but the protest ha
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Bottles, stones thrown at British far-right protest

Bottles, stones thrown at British far-right protest

Members of a 700-strong crowd of far-right protesters threw bottles, stones and smoke bombs at anti-fascist demonstrators Saturday in the ethnically-mixed English city of Bradford. A heavy police presence swiftly contained the stand-off but the protest ha
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Quake in northern Iran kills three

Quake in northern Iran kills three

At least three people were killed and dozens injured by an earthquake that jolted northern Iran, state radio reported on Saturday. The quake, which the seismological centre said had a magnitude of 5.9, struck Semnan province on Friday night and was follow
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Quake in northern Iran kills three

Quake in northern Iran kills three

At least three people were killed and dozens injured by an earthquake that jolted northern Iran, state radio reported on Saturday. The quake, which the seismological centre said had a magnitude of 5.9, struck Semnan province on Friday night and was follow
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TDAP without Board for a year!

TDAP without Board for a year!

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the only export promotion body, is without a Board of Directors for one year. The members of the Board, which is the supreme decision-making body of the TDAP, having the power to supervise, control, dire
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TDAP without Board for a year!

TDAP without Board for a year!

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the only export promotion body, is without a Board of Directors for one year. The members of the Board, which is the supreme decision-making body of the TDAP, having the power to supervise, control, dire
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
TDAP without Board for a year!

TDAP without Board for a year!

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the only export promotion body, is without a Board of Directors for one year. The members of the Board, which is the supreme decision-making body of the TDAP, having the power to supervise, control, dire
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Auto industry faces bleak future

Auto industry faces bleak future

The local auto manufacturing industry is being hit by one crisis after another, ie soaring prices and less production, while some external factors and indigenous government policies are also impeding its growth. It is among the worst hit victims of neglig
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Auto industry faces bleak future

Auto industry faces bleak future

The local auto manufacturing industry is being hit by one crisis after another, ie soaring prices and less production, while some external factors and indigenous government policies are also impeding its growth. It is among the worst hit victims of neglig
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Auto industry faces bleak future

Auto industry faces bleak future

The local auto manufacturing industry is being hit by one crisis after another, ie soaring prices and less production, while some external factors and indigenous government policies are also impeding its growth. It is among the worst hit victims of neglig
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Afghan leader rejects report key aide paid by CIA

Afghan leader rejects report key aide paid by CIA

A US newspaper report that said a key national security adviser to Afghan President Hamid Karzai was being paid by the CIA is an insult to Afghanistan aimed at discrediting Karzai's government, his office said on Saturday. Citing Afghan and US officials,
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Afghan leader rejects report key aide paid by CIA

Afghan leader rejects report key aide paid by CIA

A US newspaper report that said a key national security adviser to Afghan President Hamid Karzai was being paid by the CIA is an insult to Afghanistan aimed at discrediting Karzai's government, his office said on Saturday. Citing Afghan and US officials,
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Military ties with India on track despite visa row: China

Military ties with India on track despite visa row: China

China said on Saturday that military ties with India remained on track, despite a visa row that some reports said led to a freeze in defence contacts between the two big neighbours with sometimes testy relations. An Indian defence source and some Indian n
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Military ties with India on track despite visa row: China

Military ties with India on track despite visa row: China

China said on Saturday that military ties with India remained on track, despite a visa row that some reports said led to a freeze in defence contacts between the two big neighbours with sometimes testy relations. An Indian defence source and some Indian n
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Anger as US conservatives rally to 'restore America'

Anger as US conservatives rally to 'restore America'

Thousands of Americans gathered Saturday in the heart of the US capital for a rally to "restore America," led by right-wing icons including talk show host Glenn Beck and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. The rally has attracted controversy because it is
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Anger as US conservatives rally to 'restore America'

Anger as US conservatives rally to 'restore America'

Thousands of Americans gathered Saturday in the heart of the US capital for a rally to "restore America," led by right-wing icons including talk show host Glenn Beck and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin. The rally has attracted controversy because it is
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Sri Lanka holds back withdrawal of on-arrival visa

Sri Lanka holds back withdrawal of on-arrival visa

Sri Lanka on Saturday suspended plans to scrap on-arrival visas for most nationals, including visitors from the US, Europe, Australia and Japan. The government had announced it was withdrawing the landing endorsements from September 30 in a move widely se
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Sri Lanka holds back withdrawal of on-arrival visa

Sri Lanka holds back withdrawal of on-arrival visa

Sri Lanka on Saturday suspended plans to scrap on-arrival visas for most nationals, including visitors from the US, Europe, Australia and Japan. The government had announced it was withdrawing the landing endorsements from September 30 in a move widely se
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Mirwaiz, Geelani put under house arrest to prevent rally

Mirwaiz, Geelani put under house arrest to prevent rally

Authorities in held Kashmir on Saturday prevented a march against Indian rule by deploying police and paramilitary troops in the region wracked by weeks of deadly protests. Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were put under house arrest after Geelani
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Mirwaiz, Geelani put under house arrest to prevent rally

Mirwaiz, Geelani put under house arrest to prevent rally

Authorities in held Kashmir on Saturday prevented a march against Indian rule by deploying police and paramilitary troops in the region wracked by weeks of deadly protests. Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were put under house arrest after Geelani
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Lennon's toilet sells for $14,740 at UK auction

Lennon's toilet sells for $14,740 at UK auction

A toilet that belonged to late Beatle John Lennon fetched 9,500 pounds ($14,740) at auction on Saturday, around 10 times its estimate, the sale organisers said. Lennon, who was murdered in New York in 1980, had the porcelain lavatory removed from Tittenhu
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
10 killed in helicopter crash in Venezuela

10 killed in helicopter crash in Venezuela

A Venezuelan National Guard helicopter has crashed while taking off on a counter-drug mission, killing all 10 soldiers on board. National Guard General Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez says the helicopter was searching for a group of suspected drug trafficker
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

The government is facing resistance from its coalition partner Awami National Party on the proposal of flood surcharge. Awami National Party is opposed to the idea of imposing flood surcharge. According to it, the matter to be placed before the Council of
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

The government is facing resistance from its coalition partner Awami National Party on the proposal of flood surcharge. Awami National Party is opposed to the idea of imposing flood surcharge. According to it, the matter to be placed before the Council of
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

ANP, economists oppose proposed imposition of flood surcharge

The government is facing resistance from its coalition partner Awami National Party on the proposal of flood surcharge. Awami National Party is opposed to the idea of imposing flood surcharge. According to it, the matter to be placed before the Council of
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
''LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price''

''LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price''

The LPG Distributors Association has alleged that LPG marketing companies are not following the directives of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) regarding prices, and have refused to supply the product to dealers. Ogra on Friday determined and fi
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price'

'LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price'

The LPG Distributors Association has alleged that LPG marketing companies are not following the directives of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) regarding prices, and have refused to supply the product to dealers. Ogra on Friday determined and fi
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price'

'LPG companies not following Ogra directive on price'

The LPG Distributors Association has alleged that LPG marketing companies are not following the directives of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) regarding prices, and have refused to supply the product to dealers. Ogra on Friday determined and fi
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Losses of floods could have been averted'

'Losses of floods could have been averted'

The colossal losses of worst ever flood in history could have been averted if the recommendations of the Task Force on the Climate Change constituted in 2008 would have been implemented without any delay, official sources said. Planning Commission of Paki
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'Losses of floods could have been averted'

'Losses of floods could have been averted'

The colossal losses of worst ever flood in history could have been averted if the recommendations of the Task Force on the Climate Change constituted in 2008 would have been implemented without any delay, official sources said. Planning Commission of Paki
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Pakistan may miss the cotton production target by about 2.25 million bales due to devastation caused by the floods. At present, production of 11.75 million cotton bales is expected against the set target of 14 million bales for the year 2010/11, officials
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Pakistan may miss the cotton production target by about 2.25 million bales due to devastation caused by the floods. At present, production of 11.75 million cotton bales is expected against the set target of 14 million bales for the year 2010/11, officials
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Country may miss cotton production target by 2.25 million bales

Pakistan may miss the cotton production target by about 2.25 million bales due to devastation caused by the floods. At present, production of 11.75 million cotton bales is expected against the set target of 14 million bales for the year 2010/11, officials
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping companies working in the country have stopped booking of containers for export goods from Peshawar, leaving the exporters of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with no option other than transporting their goods to Karachi through ordinary trucks.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping companies working in the country have stopped booking of containers for export goods from Peshawar, leaving the exporters of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with no option other than transporting their goods to Karachi through ordinary trucks.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping firms stop export containers booking from Peshawar

Shipping companies working in the country have stopped booking of containers for export goods from Peshawar, leaving the exporters of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with no option other than transporting their goods to Karachi through ordinary trucks.
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq could "chart its own course" and told Americans the drawdown of US troops helped fulfil a promise he made during the 2008 presidential campaign. Obama, who is vacationing on the Massachusetts island of Martha's
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq could "chart its own course" and told Americans the drawdown of US troops helped fulfil a promise he made during the 2008 presidential campaign. Obama, who is vacationing on the Massachusetts island of Martha's
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

The country''s import of pulses has witnessed a sharp decline of 22 percent in July 2010, which the importers attributed to soaring global prices, while flood continues to ravage standing crops. "Cost of pulses has posted more or less 50 percent increase
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

The country's import of pulses has witnessed a sharp decline of 22 percent in July 2010, which the importers attributed to soaring global prices, while flood continues to ravage standing crops. "Cost of pulses has posted more or less 50 percent increase g
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

Import of pulses witnesses sharp decline of 22 percent

The country's import of pulses has witnessed a sharp decline of 22 percent in July 2010, which the importers attributed to soaring global prices, while flood continues to ravage standing crops. "Cost of pulses has posted more or less 50 percent increase g
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
''India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal''

''India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal''

Pakistan has accused India of delaying the finalisation of the deal on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, to cost over $7.5 billion, sources close to Hilal A Raza, Managing Director of Inter State Gas System (ISGS), told
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal'

'India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal'

Pakistan has accused India of delaying the finalisation of the deal on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, to cost over $7.5 billion, sources close to Hilal A Raza, Managing Director of Inter State Gas System (ISGS), told
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
'India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal'

'India delaying finalisation of TAPI deal'

Pakistan has accused India of delaying the finalisation of the deal on Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, to cost over $7.5 billion, sources close to Hilal A Raza, Managing Director of Inter State Gas System (ISGS), told
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

The Federal Board of Revenue has reviewed the progress on Pakistan''s accession to international conventions on the International Customs Conventions including Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles (1956), Customs Convention on Containers, 197
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

The Federal Board of Revenue has reviewed the progress on Pakistan's accession to international conventions on the International Customs Conventions including Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles (1956), Customs Convention on Containers, 1972
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

FBR reviews progress on accession to international customs conventions

The Federal Board of Revenue has reviewed the progress on Pakistan's accession to international conventions on the International Customs Conventions including Temporary Importation of Commercial Road Vehicles (1956), Customs Convention on Containers, 1972
Published 29 Aug, 2010 12:00am
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