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Print - 2012-09-24
Supersub Xavi sets up late Barcelona win

Supersub Xavi sets up late Barcelona win

Substitute Xavi Hernandez scored a late goal to set Barcelona on their way to a 2-0 win over Granada which maintained their perfect start and sent them 11 points clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid. The Catalan side have now picked up a maximum 15 points f
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Sri Lanka steps up security after clashes

Sri Lanka steps up security after clashes

World Twenty20 hosts Sri Lanka are to beef up security after angry fans clashed with baton wielding police in Hambantota where the home side lost a match to South Africa, officials said Sunday. Local residents in the southern port town stormed the ground
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nishikori braces for tough Malaysian Open

Nishikori braces for tough Malaysian Open

Asia's top player Kei Nishikori of Japan will face a tough fight in the ATP Tour's Malaysian Open which begins on Monday. Nishikori, the third seed for the event at the Putra Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, is headed in draw by the in-form world number five and
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Russia champs Zenit stars revolt over Hulk signing

Russia champs Zenit stars revolt over Hulk signing

Russian champions Zenit Saint Peterbsurg were in danger of descending into civil war on Sunday after its top players refused to take to the pitch over the arrival of Brazilian superstar strike Hulk. Hulk and Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel signed for a rep
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Harbhajan, new-look India stun England in World Twenty20

Harbhajan, new-look India stun England in World Twenty20

Harbhajan Singh grabbed 4-12 on his return after a year in the wilderness as India demolished defending champions England by 90 runs in the World Twenty20 on Sunday. Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 55 off 33 balls as the new-look Indians scored 170-4 before
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Formula One: Vettel wins dramatic Singapore Grand Prix

Formula One: Vettel wins dramatic Singapore Grand Prix

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel survived an incident-packed Singapore Grand Prix to reignite his world title defence with a thrilling victory on Sunday. After two safety cars, crashes and the shock retirement of title-challenger Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Radwanska aims to defend Pan Pacific Open

Radwanska aims to defend Pan Pacific Open

The world number-three Agnieszka Radwanska prepared to start her campaign to defend the Pan Pacific Open Sunday, as 19 of the top 20 players gathered in Tokyo for the $2.17 million tournament. Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova, the world number one an
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Koscielny denies champions City victory

Koscielny denies champions City victory

Laurent Koscielny's equaliser ensured Arsenal left Eastlands with a deserved point as the Gunners held Premier League champions Manchester City to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Koscielny's goal eight minutes from time ensured Arsenal maintained their unbeaten sta
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Julius Baer to cut up to 880 jobs at Merrill Lynch unit

Julius Baer to cut up to 880 jobs at Merrill Lynch unit

Swiss private bank Julius Baer plans to cut between 660 and 880 jobs at Bank of America Merrill Lynch's overseas wealth management business as the integration of the newly acquired unit gets under way, a Swiss newspaper said on Sunday.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
BAE/EADS to ring-fence US firm to save $45 billion deal

BAE/EADS to ring-fence US firm to save $45 billion deal

Britain's BAE Systems and Europe's EADS have told the Pentagon they will create a ring-fenced US defence firm with a board of US nationals to win approval for their proposed 28 billion pound ($45 billion) merger, the Sunday Times newspaper said.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Global economy, supply to weigh further on palm oil

Global economy, supply to weigh further on palm oil

Palm oil prices could drop to 2,600 ringgit-2,700 ringgit ($852-$885) per tonne till the end of this year as weaker global economic growth crimps demand at a time when supply rises at a faster rate, an industry analyst said.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran denies hacking into American banks

Iran denies hacking into American banks

Iran denied its hackers attacked American banks, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday, following a Reuters report that three of the largest American lenders were repeatedly targeted over the past year.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Belgium minister rules out wealth tax

Belgium minister rules out wealth tax

Belgian Finance Minister Steven Vanackere on Sunday ruled out the idea of creating a wealth tax despite mounting criticism in the country that wage-earners are hardest hit by the current tax system.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
ECB's Coeure sees no need for rate cut

ECB's Coeure sees no need for rate cut

European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said on Sunday recent economic and inflation data do not justify another cut in interest rates, adding that confidence was returning.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Israel moves to encourage multinationals to free up profits

Israel moves to encourage multinationals to free up profits

Israel's parliamentary finance committee on Sunday approved a Finance Ministry proposal for the handling of "trapped profits" earned by multinational firms that is expected to add 3 billion shekels ($771 million) to government tax revenue.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Siemens denies Iranian nuclear sabotage claims

Siemens denies Iranian nuclear sabotage claims

Germany's Siemens on Sunday denied allegations by an Iranian lawmaker that it planted explosives in equipment sold to Iran for use in its nuclear programme. "Siemens does not have any business ties with Iran's nuclear programme and does not supply any tec
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
China will not ease grip on property market

China will not ease grip on property market

China plans to stick to its tight property sector policies and a nationwide rebound in home prices remains unlikely, a senior official at the housing ministry said in remarks published by state media on Sunday. The comments underscore Beijing's determinat
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LifeLock sets IPO terms, seeks $960 million valuation

LifeLock sets IPO terms, seeks $960 million valuation

LifeLock Inc, which provides identity theft and fraud protection services, filed with US regulators for an initial public offering that values the company at as much as $960 million. The company said it expects to raise $164.9 million from the sale 15.7 m
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
LifeLock sets IPO terms, seeks $960 million valuation

LifeLock sets IPO terms, seeks $960 million valuation

LifeLock Inc, which provides identity theft and fraud protection services, filed with US regulators for an initial public offering that values the company at as much as $960 million. The company said it expects to raise $164.9 million from the sale 15.7 m
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Banks may retreat from Asia swap markets as regulation bites

Banks may retreat from Asia swap markets as regulation bites

Major Western banks may have to scale back or even withdraw from some of Asia's developing financial derivative markets due to regulatory hurdles and rising costs. Under new global regulations, banks must put their trades in commonly traded, over-the-coun
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Direct Line sale offers slim pickings for advisors

Direct Line sale offers slim pickings for advisors

Investment banks working on British insurer Direct Line's share listing have agreed to lower than usual fees, and retail brokers are offering iPads to lure buyers, as the industry scraps over a rare deal in a slow market.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Tokyo investors to eye US, Japan data

Tokyo investors to eye US, Japan data

Tokyo investors will look to US and Japanese data next week for clues on the state of the global economy, analysts said, after the announcement this week by the central bank of yet more easing. "Investors are eyeing a string of economic data later next we
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Wall Street week ahead: US stocks face earnings and data hurdles

Wall Street week ahead: US stocks face earnings and data hurdles

US stocks could struggle to stay close to nearly five-year highs next week as worries mount about third-quarter earnings and the market appears primed for a pullback from recent stimulus-driven gains. A bevy of economic reports, including durable goods or
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
China worries spur Mexico stock market flows

China worries spur Mexico stock market flows

Mexico has been on the wrong side of China's economic boom for the last decade, but is now seeing an upturn in its fortunes as the Asian powerhouse's economy slows and international stock pickers look to hedge their bets. Fund managers are shifting the co
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
German faith in euro and EU lags behind French

German faith in euro and EU lags behind French

Almost two thirds of Germans think their country would be better off without the euro, according to a poll published on Monday which highlighted growing unease in Europe's largest economy about the costs of the euro crisis.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Luxfer revives IPO plans

Luxfer revives IPO plans

Luxfer Holdings Plc, a British maker of high-performance materials and gas cylinders, said it expects to sell 8 million American Depository Shares for between $12 and $14 each in an initial public offering, raising up to $128.8 million. At the middle of t
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Luxfer revives IPO plans

Luxfer revives IPO plans

Luxfer Holdings Plc, a British maker of high-performance materials and gas cylinders, said it expects to sell 8 million American Depository Shares for between $12 and $14 each in an initial public offering, raising up to $128.8 million. At the middle of t
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shares of Trulia soar 35 percent in NYSE debut

Shares of Trulia soar 35 percent in NYSE debut

Trulia Inc shares rose more than 35 percent in the online real estate listing service's market debut on Thursday, as investors bet on an improvement in the housing market. The stock opened at $22.10 after pricing at $17. By midmorning, it was up 35.2 perc
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Shares of Trulia soar 35 percent in NYSE debut

Shares of Trulia soar 35 percent in NYSE debut

Trulia Inc shares rose more than 35 percent in the online real estate listing service's market debut on Thursday, as investors bet on an improvement in the housing market. The stock opened at $22.10 after pricing at $17. By midmorning, it was up 35.2 perc
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Canadian $ rally seen stymied by struggling growth

Canadian $ rally seen stymied by struggling growth

Canada's dollar looks primed for a retreat in the coming days and weeks after powering to a 13-month high, with exhilaration over an aggressive US Federal Reserve likely to give way to worries about slowing growth and risk of shocks from abroad.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
London stock market awaits British growth data

London stock market awaits British growth data

British investors closed out Friday by looking ahead to the publication of official British economic growth data due next week. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top share prices finished at 5,852.62 points on Friday, down 1.06 percent from a week earl
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Panetta's Asia visit shows balancing role US hopes to play

Panetta's Asia visit shows balancing role US hopes to play

Defence Secretary Leon Panetta's week-long visit to the Asia-Pacific region helped deepen the US military's strategic shift to the area, even as it illustrated the balancing role that Washington may have to play to maintain peace and stability.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Five killed as train rams into car in India

Five killed as train rams into car in India

A train crashed into a car in southern India on Sunday killing five people, including one child, police said. The accident took place at an unmanned railway crossing in Kerala state's Aroor region.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Landslides kill 26 in north-east India, eight missing

Landslides kill 26 in north-east India, eight missing

Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains in north-east India have claimed at least 26 lives and another eight people are missing, a report said on Sunday. India's army and air force launched rescue operations in areas badly hit by the
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Seven mutilated, burnt bodies found in western Mexico

Seven mutilated, burnt bodies found in western Mexico

Seven decapitated bodies that had been chopped into pieces and burnt were left on a highway in western Mexico on Saturday in a region where rival drug gangs are waging a bloody dispute.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Daughter of former president Rafsanjani taken to prison

Daughter of former president Rafsanjani taken to prison

The daughter of influential former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was taken to prison late on Saturday to serve a six-month sentence for "spreading anti-state propaganda," Iranian media reported.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Authoritarian Belarus votes amid boycott calls

Authoritarian Belarus votes amid boycott calls

Strongman Alexander Lukashenko was set to keep his forces in power Sunday as ex-Soviet Belarus elected a parliament in polls the united opposition refused to recognise even before they closed. With the man branded Europe's last dictator keen to show off h
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Syrian president's sister 'now in Dubai'

Syrian president's sister 'now in Dubai'

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's only sister, Bushra, whose husband was killed in a July bombing, is now living in Dubai with her children, Syrian residents told AFP on Sunday. Bushra's husband General Assef Shawkat, an army deputy chief of st
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Clinton summit draws new leaders of Egypt, Libya

Clinton summit draws new leaders of Egypt, Libya

Former US President Bill Clinton's annual philanthropic summit will attract the new leaders of Egypt and Libya plus this year's US presidential candidates to a forum that once again competes for attention with the United Nations General Assembly.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran accuses IAEA of passing nuclear secrets to Israel

Iran accuses IAEA of passing nuclear secrets to Israel

A senior Iranian lawmaker accused the UN nuclear watchdog on Sunday of passing confidential details of Iran's atomic work to Israel, and a military commander said Tehran may consider a pre-emptive strike on the Jewish state if it looked set to attack.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nine climbers killed in Nepal avalanche

Nine climbers killed in Nepal avalanche

An avalanche in Nepal killed at least nine climbers including a group of French citizens and other Europeans trying to scale one of the world's most deadly mountains, officials said on Sunday. The expedition of about 25 members were near the top of the 8,
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
China delays diplomatic reception with Japan

China delays diplomatic reception with Japan

China has postponed a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic ties with Japan as a result of a territorial row between the two countries, the official Xinhua news agency said on Sunday.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PIDA approves environmental capacity-building programme

PIDA approves environmental capacity-building programme

Managing Director Punjab Irrigation and Drainage Authority (PIDA), Khalid Masood Chaudhary has approved the environmental capacity building programme of the PIDA. It has been prepared by the Social and Environmental Management Unit (SEMU) of PIDA.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Punjab government to provide protection to investors: minister

Punjab government to provide protection to investors: minister

Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Chaudhry Abduls Ghafoor has said that a larger number of investment opportunities are available in various sectors of Pakistan. Punjab government will provide every possible business protection and co-oper
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Waris Shah's 214th Urs begins today

Waris Shah's 214th Urs begins today

The 214th Urs of Sufi poet Pir Waris Shah will start at Jandiala Sher Khan near Sheikhupura from Monday (today). People from close and far-off areas will attend the three-day celebrations of the Urs.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
MPAs delegation calls on chief minister Punjab

MPAs delegation calls on chief minister Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that poor and unemployed but talented youth were benefiting from the provincial government's programmes initiated for youth.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PPP, PML-N hoodwinking the nation: PTI

PPP, PML-N hoodwinking the nation: PTI

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Punjab President Ahsan Rasheed said that the PPP and the PML-N are hoodwinking the nation. He paid rich tributes to father of democracy Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan who had devoted his life for the cause of democracy.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Prime Minister extends greetings to King Abdullah

Prime Minister extends greetings to King Abdullah

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has extended his heartiest greetings and best wishes to King Abdullah on the auspicious occasion of national day of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. In his message of greetings to the Saudi King‚ the Prime Minister said that Pakis
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
PIA has taken 14,840 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia so far

PIA has taken 14,840 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia so far

Pakistan International Airlines by 34 direct flights to Jeddah from Pakistan has so far taken 14,840 intending pilgrims for the holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, PIA spokesperson said here on Sunday.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
SSUET to launch book on Jauhar brothers

SSUET to launch book on Jauhar brothers

A voluminous book on the lives and achievements of Maulana Muhammad Ali and Maulana Shaukat Ali Jauhar will be launched in January next under the auspices of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET).
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Czech group prepares to launch 600 million euro steel venture

Czech group prepares to launch 600 million euro steel venture

A Czech Group prepares to launch 600 million euro steel venture in Pakistan. An announcement here on Sunday said that a delegation of Santex Pakistan Limited (SPL) apprised Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Finance Minister, and Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chairman Sin
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Bilawal Bhutto's birthday celebrated

Bilawal Bhutto's birthday celebrated

The Pakistan People's Party Lahore celebrated 24th birthday of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari at the residence of PPP Lahore President and Federal Minister Samina Khalid Ghurki here on Sunday. Talking to media persons, Samina Ghurki said that the PPP
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Low-cost syrup for dengue patients

Low-cost syrup for dengue patients

Pakistan Council of Science and Industrial Research (PCSIR), following the previous year's experience, has again prepared low-cost anti-dengue syrup to counter the rising threat. Director General Dr Shahzad Alam told APP on Sunday that following direction
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Poultry expo from September 28

Poultry expo from September 28

Chief Organiser International Poultry Expo-2012 Khalid Saleem Malik has said Pakistan will capture world's main markets by enhancing export of poultry products during the next five years.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
'One out of three Pakistanis dies of heart disease'

'One out of three Pakistanis dies of heart disease'

Over one third of all deaths in Pakistan are caused by cardiovascular diseases (CVD), while reduced blood supply to the heart, known as ischaemic heart disease has been identified as the leading cause of deaths in working-age adults (15 - 69 years).
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Medical, dental colleges: 36,098 candidates appear in entrance test

Medical, dental colleges: 36,098 candidates appear in entrance test

As many as 36,098 candidates (11,110 male and 24,988 female) appeared for medical and dental colleges' entrance test which was conducted by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, simultaneously in 12 cities of the Punjab province, amid tight secu
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Motor vehicle tax recovery campaign to begin from October 15

Motor vehicle tax recovery campaign to begin from October 15

Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Mukesh Kumar Chawla said that motor vehicle tax recovery campaign will be launched from October 15, 2012, instead of September 24. The cause of delay is heavy rains in the province, said an official statement here.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Motor vehicle tax recovery campaign to begin from October 15

Motor vehicle tax recovery campaign to begin from October 15

Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation Mukesh Kumar Chawla said that motor vehicle tax recovery campaign will be launched from October 15, 2012, instead of September 24. The cause of delay is heavy rains in the province, said an official statement here.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Four suspects held

Four suspects held

Police have apprehended five accused involved in vandalism on Youm-e-Ishq-e-Rasool Day (PBUH) in city on Friday. Police said the accused were arrested from Boat Basin. They were identified via CCTV videos. The accused are being investigated.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
World Heart Day observed

World Heart Day observed

World Heart Day was observed in Pakistan as elsewhere in the world on Sunday. Different health organisations organised awareness programmes including health checks‚ walks‚ fitness sessions‚ public talk and stage shows‚ scientific forums‚ exhibitions‚ conc
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Khosa calls on Sindh chief minister

Khosa calls on Sindh chief minister

Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khosa Sunday evening called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at the Chief Minister's House here. The two leaders discussed relief and rehabilitation efforts for flood victims in Upper Sindh, financial assistance to B
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
'President's immunity not being surrendered'

'President's immunity not being surrendered'

Adviser to Prime Minister and PPP leader Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said that the government is writing a letter to the Swiss authorities but immunity to the President is not being surrendered. Talking to media persons at a cake cutting ceremony for the 24t
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two alleged kidnappers among four killed in city

Two alleged kidnappers among four killed in city

At least four people, including two alleged kidnappers, were killed in the city on Sunday, police sources said. Quaidabad police claimed killing two alleged criminals involved in cases in kidnapping for ransom in an encounter in Shaerpao Colony, Landhi ar
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Government to pay an extra Rs 5.5 billion on urea subsidy

Government to pay an extra Rs 5.5 billion on urea subsidy

The federal government will have to spend Rs5.5 billion extra on account of providing subsidy to farmers on imported urea. The government recently decided to import 300,000 tons of urea for Rabi season.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Two militants killed in Nowshera

Two militants killed in Nowshera

Two key militants have been killed in police encounter in Azakhel area in Nowshera district on Sunday. According to Nowshera Police, the action against militants Matiullah alias Commander Foji and his brother Latifullah alias Rehan Pahari was taken when e
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Grenade attack on residence of businessman

Grenade attack on residence of businessman

Unknown armed men on motorbikes lobbed two hand-grenades on the house of a local businessman on Sunday in Block 1 of Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Sources said that businessman's house was attacked after he refused to pay extortion money. No damage was reported in t
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Launch of "The State of Children in Pakistan" today

Launch of "The State of Children in Pakistan" today

The Child Complaint Office (CCO) in collaboration with UNICEF will launch the latest study "The State of Children in Pakistan" here on Monday (today). The CCO was established by the Wafaqi Mohtasib in collaboration with the UNICEF.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Committee to probe attack on church in Mardan: Malik

Committee to probe attack on church in Mardan: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Sunday said that a committee has been formed headed by Inspector General of Police to probe burning of a church in Mardan. He stated this while talking to media persons here on Sunday, the Minister strongly condemned the
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
To resolve doctors' demands: Ishaq Dar sets up subcommittee

To resolve doctors' demands: Ishaq Dar sets up subcommittee

Senator Ishaq Dar, who is the head of a committee constituted for considering the demands of young doctors, has set up a sub-committee headed by Zahid Hamid MNA of PML-N which will consider the demands of young doctors.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
74 seats reserved in PU for Baloch students: vice chancellor

74 seats reserved in PU for Baloch students: vice chancellor

Vice-Chancellor Punjab University Professor Dr Mujahid Kamran on Sunday disclosed that first time in 130 years' history of the University, 74 seats have been reserved exclusively for Baloch students-one each in all faculties.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Veterinary expert questions panel's findings

Veterinary expert questions panel's findings

A veterinary expert and another member of the same team objected to the findings of the medical team constituted under the directive of Sindh High Court. The team, led by a Dow Medical University expert, submitted its report, alleging anthrax infection in
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Minister terms Malik's allegations against Punjab ridiculous

Minister terms Malik's allegations against Punjab ridiculous

Provincial Minister for Law Rana Sanaullah has said that Rehman Malik is a big failure as interior minister in country's history and he cannot mislead the people with his lies. He said that Rehman Malik should not try to hide his inefficiency and refrain
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Hub Canal breach inundates many areas

Hub Canal breach inundates many areas

Water supply to Karachi was disrupted after a 200-foot breach caused in the Hub Canal on early Sunday. According to details, the canal was breached at about 2:00am on Sunday inundating the Hamdard University campus and its surrounding areas. The engineers
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Four suspects held, arms, liquor seized

Four suspects held, arms, liquor seized

National Highways & Motorway Police N-5 Central have foiled attempts of dacoity, prevented abduction, seized huge amount of liquor and recovered arms, ammunition and lap top after arresting 5 criminals involved in different criminal besides reuniting two
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Chinese official makes landmark Afghan visit

Chinese official makes landmark Afghan visit

China's top security official has made the first high-level trip to Afghanistan in nearly half a century, meeting President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. Zhou Yongkang made the four-hour visit on Saturday, in a secretive trip aimed at shoring up ties between the
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Chinese official makes landmark Afghan visit

Chinese official makes landmark Afghan visit

China's top security official has made the first high-level trip to Afghanistan in nearly half a century, meeting President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. Zhou Yongkang made the four-hour visit on Saturday, in a secretive trip aimed at shoring up ties between the
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
100 policemen fall unconscious while taking poisonous food

100 policemen fall unconscious while taking poisonous food

At least 100 policemen were admitted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after taking poisonous food served to them at Razzaq Abad Police Training Centre. The condition of three policemen was stated to be critical.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
100 policemen fall unconscious while taking poisonous food

100 policemen fall unconscious while taking poisonous food

At least 100 policemen were admitted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after taking poisonous food served to them at Razzaq Abad Police Training Centre. The condition of three policemen was stated to be critical.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran could launch pre-emptive strike: Guards

Iran could launch pre-emptive strike: Guards

Iran could launch a pre-emptive strike if Israel prepares to attack it, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander told broadcaster Al-Alam on Sunday, a day after his boss warned that conflict was inevitable. Should Israel and Iran engage militarily, "nothin
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Iran could launch pre-emptive strike: Guards

Iran could launch pre-emptive strike: Guards

Iran could launch a pre-emptive strike if Israel prepares to attack it, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander told broadcaster Al-Alam on Sunday, a day after his boss warned that conflict was inevitable. Should Israel and Iran engage militarily, "nothin
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Match-winner Ajmal has New Zealand in a spin

Match-winner Ajmal has New Zealand in a spin

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took four wickets as Pakistan kept their nerve to pull off an exciting 13-run win over New Zealand in the World Twenty20 group D match on Sunday. Ajmal took 4-30, his fourth four-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket, as Pakistan restric
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Match-winner Ajmal has New Zealand in a spin

Match-winner Ajmal has New Zealand in a spin

Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal took four wickets as Pakistan kept their nerve to pull off an exciting 13-run win over New Zealand in the World Twenty20 group D match on Sunday. Ajmal took 4-30, his fourth four-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket, as Pakistan restric
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Eurozone to boost bailout fund firepower to two trillion euros

Eurozone to boost bailout fund firepower to two trillion euros

Eurozone states are preparing to allow the bloc's permanent bailout fund to leverage its capital in the same way as its predecessor so it can reach a capacity of more than 2 trillion euros and rescue big countries if necessary, Der Spiegel said on Sunday.
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
Nationwide strike over anti-Islam film in Bangladesh

Nationwide strike over anti-Islam film in Bangladesh

Most schools, shops and offices were closed in Bangladesh on Sunday as opposition parties enforced a nationwide strike to protest against blasphemous movie. Thousands of police patrolled Dhaka and roads were quiet across the country on what is normally a
Published 24 Sep, 2012 12:00am
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