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Even mightier heads of state face courts
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Sabir Shah LAHORE: Although, the prosecution of the incumbent and in-power heads of state within their own countries still remains a rarity due to the functional and personal immunity they continue to enjoy, courtesy their respective constitutions, the still continuing trial of the three-time Italian Prime Minister ... Comment?
Thursday, December 24, 2009 French general meets Gen Ashfaq Islamabad Chief of the Defence Staff, French Republic General Jean-Louis Georgelin on Wednesday visited General Headquarters and called on Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. Comment?
Noor Jahan's 9th death anniversary observed
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By our correspondent LAHORE: The ninth death anniversary of Noor Jahan, who dominated the film and music industries for over half-a-century, was observed throughout the country on Wednesday. Comment?
Cases reopened against Jehangir Badr
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By our correspondent LAHORE: An accountability court here on Wednesday started proceedings against PPP Secretary General Senator Jehangir Badr under NAB references filed against him in 2002 and 2003 and ordered him to submit a fresh surety bond of Rs 10,000. The court started the hearing of the cases from where they were ... Comment?
MKRMS seminar on issues faced by Pakistan
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By our correspondent LAHORE: The Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society , in collaboration with the Pakistan People's Party Human Rights Wing, Europe, is will hold a seminar 'The challenges faced by today's Pakistan in the light of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto's ideology' at a local hotel on Thursday . Comment?
Sami declares himself mentally and physically fit for comeback series Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Khalid Hussain KARACHI: Mohammad Sami on Wednesday staked a claim for a place in Pakistan's Test eleven by issuing a pace warning to Australian batsmen with a hostile spell against Habib Bank that earned him six wickets and his team - Karachi Blues ... Comment?
Noor Jahan's death anniversary observed
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE THE ninth death anniversary of Noor Jahan, who dominated film and music industries for over half a century, was observed throughout the country on Wednesday. Comment?
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE PUNJAB Agriculture Minister Malik Ahmad Ali Aulakh had advised the wheat growers to ensure irrigation at critical stages of crop growth in accordance with the approved production technology 2009-10. In a meeting with farmer, he added that the wheat crop sown after maize, cotton or sugarcane ... Comment?
Thursday, December 24, 2009 On a recent talk show hosted by Hamid Mir, the participants tried to defend the co-chairman of the PPP against charges of corruption. Comment?
CCP to eliminate menace of predatory pricing: Mirza
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Mansoor Ahmad LAHORE: Predatory pricing that is rampant in Pakistan is violation of the competition law under which a dominant party markets its product at a lower price or offers lucrative gift schemes to the consumers that effectively bar the entrance of small entrepreneurs. Comment?
Power shortfall reaches 2,275MW
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Umer Bhatti LAHORE THE overall shortfall in power supply of the Pakistan Electric Power Company is 2,275MW owing to the complete closure of three Independent Power Producers , two Rental Power Plants , five Thermal Power Stations and the partial closure of four TPS due to forced shutdown and fuel shortages, The News ... Comment?
Troops for 21 sensitive districts of Punjab
Thursday, December 24, 2009 LAHORE: Troops and contingents of civil armed forces, including Pakistan Rangers, will be deployed in 21 sensitive districts of the Punjab for maintaining peace during Muharram. Comment?
'Sindh Card' allegation wrong: PPP
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE Federal Minister for Petroleum and Gas Syed Naveed Qamar has said the PPP is the only political party which always moved ahead by taking all the four provinces along with it to strengthen the federation, and the allegation that it was using the Sindh Card is wrong. Comment?
NRO demise has strengthened democracy: PML-N
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE SPECIAL Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Zeb Jaffar has said that repeal of NRO has given a new life to democracy. Comment?
CM announces incentives for Christians
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE CHIEF Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that all citizens of the country, including minorities, have equal rights and there is a need of collective efforts for national development and prosperity. Comment?
CM reviews drive against high-rises
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE PUNJAB Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the pace of the drive against illegal high-rises should be accelerated. Comment?
PML-N backing the corrupt: Imran
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf chairman Imran Khan has said the nation should be aware of the elements striving to protect the corrupt, terming the PML-N equally responsible for pushing the country towards destruction. Comment?
Indian officials request delay in fishermen's release
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Rabia Ali Karachi Imprisoned Indian fishermen who were to be released on Wednesday on the directives of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani as a goodwill gesture, faced disappointment at the hands of Indian officials who requested the Pakistani government to postpone their release. Comment?
Swine flu treatment available in govt hospitals
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By Our Correspondent LAHORE DIAGNOSTIC and treatment facilities for swine flu have been provided in government hospitals, said MNA Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. Comment?
Trade bodies criticise hike in power rates
Thursday, December 24, 2009 By our correspondent LAHORE: Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front , the Lahore Town Industries Association , Ferozepur Road Industrial Association and Katarbun Road Industrial Association have lambasted a rise in power tariff. Comment?