Archive for  January 2010
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Frequent power outages are disturbing students, busy in the preparation of their upcoming final exams. Like other parts of the country, there is no end to power outages in the twin cities, which has unnerved
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Beside sharp increase in gas and electricity prices, inclusion of fuel adjustment charges in the electricity bills to cope the deficiency of revenue due to electricity load-shedding is an additional burden on the consumers. Chairman
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Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday said the fraternal and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia draw strength from the warm relations between the two countries' people and the leadership. Talking to
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Different areas of the country including the capital received the first shower of winter season breaking the long dry spell. The persistent dry spell had caused chest and throat diseases besides increasing pollution. However, the
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A Pakistani man was arrested at Bangkok's main international airport after he was found to be carrying almost a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of heroin in his stomach, Thai customs officials said on Friday. Shabbir Ahmad,
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Director Finance, Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), Muhammad Sharif Awan, has portrayed the organisation as the heart of mal-administration and financially undisciplined. In a letter to Secretary Finance, Awan stated that illegal actions were taken
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The National Assembly was prorogued sine die after being in session for 19 days and having done what the government claimed record legislation in one session. We were informed by Chief whip of ruling alliance
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Pakistan Muslim League (Q) staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Friday protesting against large-scale rigging by the federal and provincial governments in by-election of Swat and delaying poll results in Manshera. PML-Q leader
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Another labourer on Thursday fell prey to a deadly accident at Karachi Port, the operator of which, Karachi port Trust (KPT), is yet to take appropriate measures for the safety of port workers. This was
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Secretary Ministry of Environment Kamran Lashari may replace Secretary Petroleum Mahmood Saleem Mahmood, Business Recorder has learnt. Secretary Petroleum Mahmood Saleem is going to get retirement on February 3. Sources said that he is likely
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