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Bomb wounds 10 in Rawalakot district
Ten people were injured on Wednesday when a bomb exploded as security forces tried to defuse the device in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, police said.
Lawyers call off January 28 strike
The lawyers' National Coordination Committee on Wednesday withdrew its call for a country-wide strike on January 28.
Taliban kill pro-govt militia leader in Bajaur
Taliban fighters killed a pro-government militia leader in northwest Pakistan's Bajaur district, where helicopters have been shelling insurgent hideouts, officials said Wednesday.
Bomb kills three children in Upper Dir
The blast partly destroyed the house in Nanger Khani village in Upper Dir, an area near Pakistan's volatile Afghan border, said police official Gul Zameen Khan. Police are investigating why the bomb was…
Govt cannot reopen Swiss cases against President: Gilani
The Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the government cannot reopen the Swiss Cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, as it is the parliament and the constitution that has granted immunity to…
Bangladesh upholds execution for ex-president’s killers
Bangladesh's Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the death sentence for five convicted killers of the nation's founding president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, setting the stage for their execution.
Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa elected for a second term
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won a second term in office, state-run Rupavahini television reported on Wednesday.
UN lifts sanctions on five former Taliban officials
Five former Taliban officials have been removed from the UN sanctions list ahead of Thursday's key international conference in London that is expected to focus on a government plan to persuade militants…
Business & Economy
Pakistan needs investments: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that no strategy against terrorism can work unless it is all encompassing and urged the FoDP forum to help Pakistan through investments and joint ventures…
An opportunity squandered
Pakistan officials, once again put a disappointing show at the investors forum, held under the auspices of Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) here on Tuesday. The conference organised by the Ministry…
Japan urges government to remove hurdle in foreign investment
Toshikazu Isomura Japanese Consul General has urged the government to remove the hurdle in the foreign investment. Visiting the DTS Japan head office being established at SITE super highway on Tuesday…
‘US investors have misperceptions about Pakistan’
The investors of the United States have some misperceptions regarding Pakistan and it is up to Islamabad to remove these apprehensions, said Brain D' Hunt, Counsellor for Political Affairs in USA Embassy…
Pakistan to participate in Fruit Logistica 2010
For the first time, under the umbrella of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan is officially participating in Fruit Logistica (3-5 February 2010, Berlin-Germany)-World's Leading Exhibition…
Smeda to launch first SMEX today
Shahid Rashid, Chief Executive Officer of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda) is going to launch the first SME Subcontracting Exchange (SMEX) of the country today (Wednesday…
National Assembly approves bill to repeal removal from service ordinance
National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill to repeal the removal from Service Special Power Ordinance 2000, which was promulgated by former President Pervez Musharraf. The Ordinance was …
Revised PPP policy approved
The Economic Co-ordination Committee (ECC) on Tuesday approved revised policy on public-private partnership (PPP). According to a statement issued after the meeting, the meeting presided over by Finance…
SCCI, Afghan CCI agree to set up ‘joint chamber’
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) and Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI) have agreed on establishing 'joint chamber' at the level of Pakistan, for removal of hurdles in Afghan…
PIAF, LCCI hold peace rally
The PIAF Foundation in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) held a peace rally from the LCCI to Governor's House here on Tuesday to promote peace and brotherhood in the…
LABARD’s annual fund-raising dinner on January 29
The Lahore Businessmen Association for the Rehabilitation of Disabled (LABARD) is holding its annual fund-raising dinner on January 29 at Royal Palm Country Club. According to a LABARD's spokesperson …
Move to revive Blue Pottery Institute
The Institute of Blue Pottery Development, Multan, (Productive/Service Centre) failed to produce even a single skilled and mature craftsman during last 25 years and it had developed a parallel blue pottery…
ICCI for developing youth parks to harness youngsters’ talents
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) here on Tuesday stressed the need for developing Youth Parks to harness the talent of the youngsters for country's sustainable economic development.
Activity at Karachi Qasim ports
The Karachi Port handled 132,682 tonnes of cargo including 86,268 tonnes of import cargo; 46,414 tonnes of export cargo and 3,854 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700 hours on…
Government urged to stop bikes’ spare parts’ smuggling
Chairman of All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Imports and Dealers Association (APMSIDA), M Rehan Hanif, has urged the government to take appropriate measures at borders to curb smuggling of spare parts…
Proposal for change in LEW project design: Kamal expresses concerns over reports
Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that Lyari Expressway was a most important project and it would be in the city's interest to complete it speedily without any change in its original design. He…
‘Talent Management Forum’ held
Nutshell Forum organised a 'Talent Management Forum' here on Tuesday. Prominent Human Resource experts gave thought-provoking presentations during the different sessions of this day-long management forum…
KTDMC holds awareness seminar on ‘Reverse Engineering’
A seminar was arranged on "Reverse Engineering" at Karachi Tools, Dies & Moulds Centre (KTDMC). The objective of the seminar was to create awareness on use of different precision hardware and software…
Sports
Private security firm to guard Kiwi footballers
New Zealand has hired a private security firm to guard its players during this year’s World Cup in South Africa, New Zealand Football told local media on Wednesday.
Elin visits Tiger in sex rehab
Elin Nordegren visited Tiger Woods at a sex addiction clinic last week and hopes to save their marriage for the sake of their children, according to Internet celebrity website reports Tuesday.
Federer downs Davydenko for 23rd straight Slam semi
Roger Federer and Serena Williams showed championship form to battle back from a set down and storm into their semi-finals at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
Djokovic, Venus stride into Australian Open quarters
The 10th seed came from a set down to beat third-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic in five sets, 7-6 (10/8), 6-7 (5/7), 1-6, 6-3, 6-1.
Technology
Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8: Microsoft holds exclusive briefing
Show »Microsoft Pakistan held an exclusive briefing on Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) for the blogger community in Pakistan at an event held at the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) in Karachi.