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Govt plans to revive some ordinances
Just days before the deadline of Nov 28 set by the Supreme Court in its July 31 verdict regarding parliamentary action on 37 ordinances issued by former president Gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf, the government…
Minister Sindhu comes under fire over NRO list
A row appears to have surfaced between two camps in the PPP after the release of the list of NRO beneficiaries with many party stalwarts and secretary-general to the president expressing reservations …
Ten militants killed in Hangu clashes
At least ten suspected militants have been killed during fresh clashes with security forces in the district Hangu. Official sources have confirmed the death of 10 militants, killed last night…
Only prominent names being highlighted: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani asked why the media was focusing only on 34 prominent names in the NRO beneficiaries list while ignoring thousands of others, according to a DawnNews report. While …
Six killed, 10 injured in Khyber Agency
At least six people were killed and ten others injured as mortar shell hit civilians in Khyber Agency, according to a DawnNews report. According to official sources, some unidentified persons…
US involved in secret talks with senior Taliban
The Obama administration may be close to reversing course on its current strategy in Afghanistan, after DawnNews quoted sources as saying that high-level talks are currently underway.
PM hands over Pak-made JF-17 aircraft to PAF
Pakistan on Monday formally joined the international community of fighter aircraft manufacturers as JF- 17 Thunder, the first ever multi-role state of the art fighter jet, rolled out of Pakistan Aeronautical…
Balochistan package in Parliament on Tuesday
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Balochistan, headed by Senator Mian Raza Rabbani, along with other members of the committee here at the PM House…
PM Singh objects to US-Pakistan partnership
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who arrived in Washington on Sunday as the Obama administration’s first state guest, has questioned Pakistan’s partnership with the United States, saying…
India parliament disrupted over Ayodhya report
India's parliament was in uproar on Monday over a leaked government report blaming Hindu nationalist opposition leaders for their role in the destruction of an ancient mosque that sparked widespread riots…
Afghan attacks kill four US soldiers: NATO
Insurgent attacks and bombs have killed another four US soldiers in Afghanistan, the Nato-run International Security Assistance Force (Isaf) said Monday.
At least 21 dead in Philippine ‘political massacre’
But armed forces spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Romeo Brawner said earlier that gunmen linked to a powerful politician had seized 40 people, including his political rivals and 20 local journalists.
US rewards Afghans with 38.7 million dollars in drug fight
The United States on Monday signed an agreement giving 38.7 million dollars to 27 Afghan provinces that eliminated or significantly reduced opium production in the world’s biggest supplier country…
Israel, Hamas close to prisoner swap deal
India carried out its first nighttime test of a medium-range missile on Monday, a defense ministry official said.
Controversy rages over attack on Nato convoy
After cutting Nato supply lines along the Peshawar-Torkham highway, the Afghan Taliban may have begun targeting Nato supplies from Central Asian States to Afghanistan, according to a DawnNews report.
Business & Economy
Government plans to regulate SEZs through legislation
The government is planning to regulate the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) through legislation. Sources told Business Recorder on Sunday that in the past, policies regarding SEZs were not implemented. Consequently…
Expo Centre to be set up in Multan: CEO TDAP
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Muhib Ullah Shah, has said that Expo Centre would be established soon in Multan like in Lahore and Karachi. The project would…
French envoy to visit SCCI on November 26
The Ambassador of France in Pakistan Daniel Jouanneau will visit Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on November 26, 2009 (Thursday).
GPDDC to provide free training to glass workers
Glass Products Design and Development Center (GPDDC) is being established for the stakeholders of Glass Industry at Hyderabad and will impart training to the glass workers free of charge. This was stated…
Sports
Federer, Murray clear initial hurdles at ATP Finals
Roger Federer blazed past Fernando Verdasco after an early stumble on Sunday while Andy Murray marked the start of London’s five-year hosting of the ATP Tour Finals with a three-set victory over…
Sajjad bows out of World Snooker Championship
Pakistan No 1 Mohammad Sajjad bowed out of the IBSF World Snooker championship when he went down to Philip Williams of Wales 2-5 in the last 32 round in the Indian city of Hyderabad on Sunday.
Romania: President, rival in runoff election
Thierry Henry is not a cheat and will get over his handball in France’s controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, Zinedine Zidane was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Beckham has option to own MLS team: official
David Beckham has an option to own a future 20th team in Major League Soccer, the North American league’s commissioner said on Sunday.
Barcelona fear exit as Eto’o returns to Camp Nou
Barcelona’s dream of retaining the Champions League trophy for the first time is on the line on Tuesday when they face a must-win Group F match against unbeaten Inter Milan and defeat could see …
Field hockey teams can now question umpires’ rulings
Field hockey teams unhappy with an umpire’s ruling can now demand a video referral of the decision, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Monday.
I considered quitting over handball scandal: Henry
Thierry Henry considered ending his France career over the uproar that surrounded the striker’s blatant handball in last week’s World Cup playoff victory over Ireland.
Women’s judo pioneer ‘Rusty’ Kanokogi dies
Rena ‘Rusty’ Kanokogi, dubbed the ‘Mother of Judo’ for helping shepherd women’s judo into the Olympic Games, has died at the age of 74, USA Judo said on Sunday.
HBL, PIA score convincing wins
Habib Bank (HBL) handed a crushing 5-0 defeat to PMC Athletico Club in the Pakistan Premier Football League at Korangi Baloch Stadium on Monday.
HBL and PIA score convincing wins
Habib Bank (HBL) handed a crushing 5-0 defeat to PMC Athletico Club in the Pakistan Premier Football League at Korangi Baloch Stadium on Monday.
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