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ANP MPA killed in suicide attack
ANP MPA Dr. Shamsher was killed on Tuesday in a suicide attack outside his house in Dehri area of Kabal tehsil in Swat, according to officials.
Four militants killed, six injured in Khyber Agency
At least four suspected militants have been killed and six others injured during clashes with security forces in different parts ofKhyber Agency on Tuesday. According to official sources, security…
Supreme Court to look into NRO
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has announced that it will look into the National Reconciliation Ordinance that, has benefited President Asif Ali Zardari among others, DawnNews reported.
UN rep Asma Jahangir warns Swiss over minaret ban
A UN human rights expert warned on Monday that a Swiss referendum vote banning new minarets restricted religious freedom and violated Switzerland’s international treaty obligations.
India not sincere about talks, says Gilani
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said here on Monday that India was not sincere in resuming composite dialogue with Pakistan, adding that attempts by Pakistan to normalise relations between the …
Sri Lanka opens up war refugee camps
Sri Lanka on Tuesday allowed nearly 127,000 Tamil refugees to leave squalid and overrun government camps where they have been detained since the country's civil war ended six months ago, an official said…
Iran says to protest over IAEA nuclear resolution
Iran said on Tuesday it intended to take unspecified legal action over an IAEA rebuke of its nuclear activities and would provide Iranians with enough gasoline in order to trump any further UN sanctions…
Sarkozy says no to more troops for Afghanistan
President Nicolas Sarkozy has refused a US request for France to send more troops to Afghanistan, the minister for Europe said Tuesday.
Business & Economy
Global oil prices rise on Iran tensions, weak dollar
Oil prices rose more than $1 on Monday as the detainment of five Britons in Iran and a weak dollar outweighed concerns over debt-laden Dubai and its impact on the global economy.
Germany to enhance aid to 125 million euros: nation to hear good news on Kashmir issue: Gilani
Germany has agreed to enhance the development assistance to Pakistan from 80 million euros to 125 million euros to help strengthen Pakistan's economy and to wipe out terrorism and extremism from the country…
New Transit Trade Agreement: LC may become mandatory for Afghan importers
The new Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) may incorporate a new provision, making it mandatory for the Afghan importers to open letters of credit (LCs) of sensitive/smuggling-prone …
Annual Report-2009: World Bank approves $500 million for regaining economic stability
The World Bank has approved $500 million to support the government programme to regain and maintain economic stability and steer the economy back onto a higher growth path. According to the WB Annual …
Overseas Pakistanis Forum to be held on December 6
The first session of the overseas Pakistanis Forum will be held in Dubai on December 6. Federal Minister for overseas Pakistanis Dr Farooq Sattar will preside at the forum. The forum will act as a bridge…
Training labour force: ministry joins hands with international institution
The Ministry of Industries is working on a plan to conduct training programmes in Pakistan which will award internationally recognised certificates and diplomas to graduates, Business Recorder learnt …
Inflation fuels middle class dissatisfaction with government
Pakistan's middle classes are increasingly being squeezed by price hikes, fuelling dissatisfaction with an unstable government that is struggling to contain Taliban attacks. In a country with huge disparity…
Why don”t Prime Minister’’s colleagues follow Rules of Business?
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, who has repeatedly instructed the ministries to follow the Rules of Business 1973 on ex post facto approvals of agreements and memoranda of understandings (MoUs) with…
Gujranwala Business Centre to be inaugurated soon
The Gujranwala Business Centre (GBC) which is being completed in collaboration with Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry at a cost of Rs 297.56 million is likely to be inaugurated by the end of…
Chinese army objection: work on road in IHK stopped
Work on a mountainous road in Indian-held Kashmir near the border with China has been stopped after objections from the Chinese army, an official and a report said Monday. "The road was being built for…
Sports
성장호로몬 맞았던 메시, 유럽축구 거인되다
Lionel Messi of Barcelona and Argentina on Tuesday was awarded the Ballon d’Or accolade as Europe-based footballer of the year.
Tehran replaces Lahore as host of U-19 football event
Iran has been granted hosting rights for the 36th AFC Under-19 Championship (Group-D) 2009 by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Tiger’s world in spin since mysterious car crash
News of his car accident in Windermere, Florida, turned the carefully managed life of Tiger Woods upside down on Friday, provoking far more questions than answers.
Fiji to appeal against Commonwealth Games ban
Fiji will lodge an appeal against their exclusion from the 2010 Commonwealth Games with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Australia, South Korea, Germany win in C.Trophy
Australia squandered seven penalty corners before edging England 2-1 to remain unbeaten after three rounds of the Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday.
Technology