Tag: End
Bonded labour – no end in sight
ISLAMABAD - Despite having relevant laws against the bonded labour, their implementation still seems a distant dream because of the Law Ministry's apathy. There are thousands of workers who face exploitation at the hands of those who subject them to forced and underpaid labour. Yasin, who is in his 40s and is a father of three, is one typical example of a bonded labour victim. Hailing from Faisalabad Yasin along with his family toiled for minimum or no wages for five years at a
Israel and Hamas look to end Gaza flare-up
GAZA - Israel and the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers signalled on Sunday they were looking to end a flare-up in violence that began this week with a missile attack on an Israeli school bus and has claimed the lives of 19 Palestinians.
The fighting stoked fears of a larger escalation that could include an Israeli ground incursion into the coastal territory, reminiscent of a Gaza war that erupted in late 2008.
But Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Hamas had already been
The fighting stoked fears of a larger escalation that could include an Israeli ground incursion into the coastal territory, reminiscent of a Gaza war that erupted in late 2008.
But Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Hamas had already been
At the wrong end of a goal feast
Barcelona, Real Madrid, Schalke and United. These are the four teams to have come out on top after the first legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals last week. A total of 18 goals were scored across the four encounters as all the teams went at each other hammer and tongs.
The English media had built up Tottenham's encounter to look like something it definitely was not, as they had done earlier with England's title chances before last year's World Cup in South Africa.
The English media had built up Tottenham's encounter to look like something it definitely was not, as they had done earlier with England's title chances before last year's World Cup in South Africa.
Syrian lawmakers pave the way to end emergency rule
DAMASCUS - The Syrian parliament is preparing to adopt major reforms in May, including an end to emergency rule, a politician close to the regime said Wednesday. "There will be an extraordinary session from May 2 to 6 in which social and political laws will be adopted in line with the reforms desired by the head of state," said the politician.
"Among them is new legislation that will replace the current emergency law," he said, adding that the proposed bill will be presented to
"Among them is new legislation that will replace the current emergency law," he said, adding that the proposed bill will be presented to
Pakistani stocks end up
KARACHI - Pakistani stocks ended higher on Tuesday but on thin trade as investors remained idle absent any positive triggers.
The Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark 100-share index ended 0.24 percent, or 28.09 points, up at 11,901.37 on turnover of 74.12 million shares.
"Market was categorised by low volume as there are no positive triggers and the result season will start in about two weeks," said Khalid Iqbal Siddiqui, director at Invest and Finance Securities Ltd.
The Karachi Stock Exchange's benchmark 100-share index ended 0.24 percent, or 28.09 points, up at 11,901.37 on turnover of 74.12 million shares.
"Market was categorised by low volume as there are no positive triggers and the result season will start in about two weeks," said Khalid Iqbal Siddiqui, director at Invest and Finance Securities Ltd.
Jamali may ‘end up’ in PPP again
QUETTA - In a latest political somersault, former prime minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Monday reposed his confidence in the leadership of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and said that the PPP was a popular.
He expressed these views while talking to media in Dera Murad Jamali after attending a meeting presided over by newly appointed PPP provincial President Mir Sadiq Ali Umrani on Monday. Responding to a question whether he would join the PPP or not, Jamali thanked
He expressed these views while talking to media in Dera Murad Jamali after attending a meeting presided over by newly appointed PPP provincial President Mir Sadiq Ali Umrani on Monday. Responding to a question whether he would join the PPP or not, Jamali thanked
France sends in troops as Ivory Coast end game nears
ABIDJAN - France ordered more troops into Ivory Coast to protect civilians on Monday as forces backing presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara prepared a "lightning" assault to remove Laurent Gbagbo from power. As hundreds of pro-Ouattara soldiers gathered on the outskirts of Abidjan, waiting to launch what they say will be the final assault to unseat Gbagbo, explosions could be heard from the direction of the presidential palace. Gbagbo has refused to cede power after a disputed
Skipper wants end to stagefright
MUMBAI - Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has warned that his team need to overcome their showpiece stagefright if they are ever to win another World Cup after a third shattering loss in a major final. Since capturing the 1996 World Cup, Sri Lanka have been runners-up in the 2007 and 2011 finals as well as the 2009 World Twenty20.
"We can be very proud of the way we played our cricket. Unfortunately, we couldn't convert," said Sangakkara after Saturday's six-wicket defeat to
"We can be very proud of the way we played our cricket. Unfortunately, we couldn't convert," said Sangakkara after Saturday's six-wicket defeat to
It may take months to end radiation leaks: Japan
TOKYO - Japan's government warned on Sunday it may take months to stop radiation leaking from a nuclear plant crippled by a huge earthquake and tsunami three weeks ago, as more bodies were recovered in devastated areas of northeast Japan.
An aide to embattled Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the government's priority was to stop radiation leaks which were scaring the public and hindering work on cooling overheated nuclear fuel rods.
"We have not escaped from a crisis
An aide to embattled Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the government's priority was to stop radiation leaks which were scaring the public and hindering work on cooling overheated nuclear fuel rods.
"We have not escaped from a crisis
End strike in 24 hours or you’re gone, Punjab govt told...
LAHORE - The Punjab government has given a 24-hour ultimatum to young doctors to call off their strike or face action under the Compulsory Service Act, a cabinet meeting decided late on Friday.
Terming the services of doctors attached to the Health Department "essential", the government decided further that police be deployed at hospitals to ensure their smooth operation. "It has been decided to ensure that those who want to work should keep working and no one should be allowed
Terming the services of doctors attached to the Health Department "essential", the government decided further that police be deployed at hospitals to ensure their smooth operation. "It has been decided to ensure that those who want to work should keep working and no one should be allowed
Investors’ disinterest persists despite end of cricket fever
KARACHI - The KSE-100 index, on Thursday, closed at 11,809.54 points marked by a gain of 0.93 points, while total volume and total value stood at 55,378,100 and 3,594,159,574 respectively. The KSE-30 index accumulated 18.63 points to close at 11561.50 levels, while All Share index closed at 8,276.78 levels after losing 0.17 points. End of the cricket fever failed to instill investor's interest. The index return in the concluded first quarter of the CY11 remained below par, at -1.77
Green silenced – a festive day comes to a gloomy end
LAHORE - It was comparatively a dull sight in the city after Pakistan lost the World Cup semi-final to India on Wednesday.
"We missed out on all the crucial catches. Had we cashed in all such moments we would have been in a better position," said Arkam Chaudry, while Aasia Afzal said, "I think it was a good cricket match and Pakistan did work hard and that is what counts."
"It brought the nation together and the Pakistani team did well in the tournament," said Shaukat and
"We missed out on all the crucial catches. Had we cashed in all such moments we would have been in a better position," said Arkam Chaudry, while Aasia Afzal said, "I think it was a good cricket match and Pakistan did work hard and that is what counts."
"It brought the nation together and the Pakistani team did well in the tournament," said Shaukat and
Anti-climatic end to Shoaib’s intriguing career
MOHALI - A career that began so promisingly 14 years ago with Shoaib Akhtar refusing to take off his first Pakistan kit for three days, ended with a dressing down on Wednesday when the fast bowler was reduced to being a 'waterboy'.
The man who was nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express" for his ability to bowl at high speeds had been hoping for one last hurrah in Wednesday's high-octane World Cup semi-final against traditional foes India. However, Pakistan's defeat by India brought
The man who was nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express" for his ability to bowl at high speeds had been hoping for one last hurrah in Wednesday's high-octane World Cup semi-final against traditional foes India. However, Pakistan's defeat by India brought
Action to end potable water shortage ordered
KARACHI - Provincial Electric Power Minister and Adviser on Oil and Gas Shazia Marri took serious notice of the shortage of potable water and other facilities in Karachi on Monday and directed the officials concerned to address the citizens' woes as soon as possible. Marri ordered the action after hearing the complaints from all over Sindh at the Chief Minister's House Complaint Cell. She directed the officials concerned to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water to the citizens
Pakistani stocks end down; rupee firms
KARACHI - Thin trade and cautious investors pushed Pakistani stocks down on Friday as traders awaited the monetary policy announcement, due the next day, dealers said.
Analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to leave the key policy rate unchanged at 14 percent in its monetary policy for the subsequent two months.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.10 percent, or 11.33 points, lower at 11,552.92 on turnover of 66.39 million shares.
Analysts expect the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to leave the key policy rate unchanged at 14 percent in its monetary policy for the subsequent two months.
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) benchmark 100-share index ended 0.10 percent, or 11.33 points, lower at 11,552.92 on turnover of 66.39 million shares.
No end to Karachi killings
KARACHI - Targeted killings claimed seven more lives across Karachi on Wednesday. Rahat Fayyaz was killed in Peerabad area of Banaras, while an unidentified man was gunned down in Garden police precincts.
Thirty-year-old Muhammad Saleem was killed near Khadda Market on Haji Ismail Road in Baghdadi police precincts. In another incident, unidentified men sprayed Shahzad Memon with bullets near Hussainabad's Koko Park in Azizabad area.
Also, unidentified attackers killed Ghulam
Thirty-year-old Muhammad Saleem was killed near Khadda Market on Haji Ismail Road in Baghdadi police precincts. In another incident, unidentified men sprayed Shahzad Memon with bullets near Hussainabad's Koko Park in Azizabad area.
Also, unidentified attackers killed Ghulam
West will end in “dustbin of history”: Gaddafi
TRIPOLI - "Western powers attacking Libya will end up in the dustbin of history," Muammar Gaddafi said as his troops held back poorly equipped rebel forces despite four nights of coalition air strikes.
While Western air power has grounded Gaddafi's warplanes and pushed back his forces from the brink of rebel stronghold Benghazi, disorganised and poorly equipped insurgents have failed to capitalise on the ground and are pinned down.
The rebels have been unable to dislodge
While Western air power has grounded Gaddafi's warplanes and pushed back his forces from the brink of rebel stronghold Benghazi, disorganised and poorly equipped insurgents have failed to capitalise on the ground and are pinned down.
The rebels have been unable to dislodge
