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NAB denies compiling new NRO list
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has claimed that record about beneficiaries of the National Reconciliation Ordinance, 2007, was ‘absolutely intact’ and the bureau had not compiled…
Two policemen injured in Hangu gunfight
At least two policemen were injured as militants opened firing at a police mobile pick-up in Doaba area in Hangu district.
Gunship helicopters target Kurram Agency
As forces pound militant hideouts in Kurram Agency, residents flee to safer areas due to the threat of a possible military operation. According to official sources, gunship helicopters targeted…
Gap between India, us emissions goals grows wider
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that India will not like to see terrorists reducing the civilian government in Pakistan to a nominal one.
Bomb blasts kill six, wound 40 in India’s northeast
Bombs hidden in bicycles exploded in front of a police station and a shopping complex in Nalbari town, about 70 km (43 miles) west of state capital Dispur, Jitmol Doley, a senior police officer told Reuters…
Swine flu kills first hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Swine flu has killed four pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj, health authorities said on Saturday only a few days before the massive Muslim gathering reaches its peak.
Militants could be invited to Afghan “Jirga”
Afghan President Hamid Karzai could invite militants to attend a ‘Loya Jirga,’ or grand council meeting, aiming to seek peace and reconciliation with the Taliban, a spokesman said on Sunday…
Three killed in Kashmir clash: Indian army
Two militants and an Indian soldier were killed during a gunbattle along the border that splits Kashmir between India and Pakistan, the Indian military said Sunday.
Business & Economy
Punjab Investment Gala: PBIT invites Karachi businessmen
Consultant to Chief Minister Punjab on Economic Affairs and Vice Chairman Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT) Pir Saad Ahsanuddin has formally invited leading Karachi businessmen on behalf of …
Resolve reiterated to protect, facilitate foreign investors
Federal Minister for Investment, Senator Waqar Ahmad Khan here on Saturday reiterated government's firm resolve to protect and facilitate investors who have invested in Pakistan and those who intend to…
Foreign debt, liabilities touch new peak
The country's external debts and liabilities have posted a raise of some three billion dollars to a new peak of 55.2 billion dollars by end of September 2009 mainly due to International Monetary Fund'…
Economy growing well, foreign exchange reserves touch high level: Raza
Pakistan's overall economy is growing well as the economic indicators are moving ahead positively, Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Salim Raza said here on Saturday. "The foreign exchange reserves…
ECC turns down plan for Risalpur EPZ: three-man panel to revisit proposal
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has turned down Industries Ministry proposal regarding restriction of export of manufactured goods in tariff-free zones to 50 percent, instead…
Pakistani team leaves for Colombo business conclave
An 80-member delegation of Pakistan leading businessmen left for Colombo to attend third Saarc Business Leaders Conclave, scheduled on November 22 and 23, next. The delegation is led by Saarc CCI President…
NPO running without permanent CEO for last five years
National Productivity Organisation (NPO), an allied department of Ministry of Industries and Production is being run without permanent chief executive officer (CEO) for the last five years leading to …
Saarc Business Leaders Conclave opens in Colombo today
The third Saarc Business Leaders Conclave (SBLC), being held in Colombo on November 22-23, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka of Sri Lanka on November 22. The theme of the …
SBP urged to cut interest rate
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), here on Saturday urged upon State Bank of Pakistan to reduce interest rates. "The economy is showing positive indicators while inflation has also shrunk…
Exploiting investment opportunities in AJK: Atiq urges government to provide incentives to expatriate Kashmiris
Former Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Atiq Ahmad Khan has said the Kashmiris living abroad have liquid assets of over 20 billion pound sterling, who could invest in AJK to exploit …
Increase of gas tariff by 18 percent: business community appeal to Prime Minister to reject Ogra’s move
The business community on Saturday strongly criticised the decision of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for allowing gas companies to increase gas tariff by 18 percent with effect from January …
Licensing procedure being simplified for exploration of minerals in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Tourism and Mineral Department of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has so far issued around 70 licenses to local and foreign firms for exploration of precious minerals confirmed in its all districts. More than…
Yemeni pharmaceutical, surgical team to visit on November 23
A seven-member delegation of Yemeni pharmaceutical and surgical instrument buyers is visiting Pakistan from November 23 to November 27. Trade Development Authority of Pakistan [TDAP] has invited the delegation…
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports
The Karachi Port handled 112,095 tonnes of cargo including 70,739 tonnes import and 41,356 tonnes export cargo including 3,943 empty and loaded containers during last 24 hours ending at 0700 hours on …
11 roads declared commercial
District Planning and Designing Committee (DPDC) has declared 11 roads of Faisalabad city as commercial roads and directed the concerned department and agencies to chalk out a proper plan before the construction…
Phased plan to improve transport in AJK
The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has chalked out an integrated phased plan to improve the transport and communication sectors in the area. Official sources told APP here on Saturday that special…
Submit enquiry report or face uncomplimentary action: Nisar
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairman, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday warned National Logistic Cell (NLC) of an "uncomplimentary action' in case it failed to submit enquiry report regarding massive…
Sports
Pakistan boxers need exposure, says coach
Pakistan’s Cuban coach Francisco Hernendez Ronald said on Saturday that Pakistan boxers needed extensive national and international exposure to excel.
Sajjad cruises into last 32 round at World Snooker
Pakistan’s top cueist Mohammad Sajjad delighted the fans back home when he blanked Chinese Taipei’s Chih-Hua Huang 4-0 to storm into last 32 round of the IBSF World Snooker championship in…
Indian PM says not clear who controls Pakistan army
Pakistan Army and KRL were awarded walkovers when their Balochistan-based opponents didn’t turn up as expected at the Pakistan Premier Football League on Sunday.
Technology