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Outspoken Mirza quietly ends up at Nine-Zero
KARACHI - In what is being viewed as a major development in PPP-MQM ties, Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza - whose tirade against the MQM had strained relations between the two parties - visited MQM headquarters Nine-Zero on Friday. He was accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and provincial Local Government Minister Agha Siraj Durrani.
The PPP delegation was welcomed by MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar, who especially
The PPP delegation was welcomed by MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar, who especially
Hantuchova ends title drought in Pattaya
PATTAYA - Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia won her fourth WTA singles title Sunday with a crushing 6-0, 6-2 victory over Italy's Sara Errani at the Pattaya Open. The number-four seed took just one hour and 16 minutes to defeat Errani, breaking serve six times to end a more than three-year title drought.
The leggy Slovakian did not lose a single set on her path to victory, knocking out defending champion Vera Zvonareva of Russia in a stunning straight sets semi-final win. "I was
The leggy Slovakian did not lose a single set on her path to victory, knocking out defending champion Vera Zvonareva of Russia in a stunning straight sets semi-final win. "I was
Pakistan’s training for Olympic qualifiers ends
LAHORE: Pakistan U-21 team is currently preparing at the national training field of Nong Jok (Thailand) and have completed five days of their camp training. The camp commenced on February 7 and on February 9, Pakistan put up gallant fight against Thailand U21 despite 1-2 defeat at Rajamangala National Stadium, one of the venue used for 16th Asian Cup in 2007.
The Pakistani team is in Bangkok for training camp in the build up for the Olympics Qualifiers. "Both the teams will
The Pakistani team is in Bangkok for training camp in the build up for the Olympics Qualifiers. "Both the teams will
PIA crisis ends with MD’s resignation
KARACHI: The ongoing impasse between the PIA administration and employees finally came to an end after four days of violent protests, with the national flag carrier's Managing Director (MD) Aijaz Haroon's resignation on Friday.
With the announcement that the MD had resigned, there were scenes of jubilation at the Karachi airport as PIA employees, who were brutally baton-charged and beaten up by the law enforcement agencies earlier in the day, celebrated their success. The Defence
With the announcement that the MD had resigned, there were scenes of jubilation at the Karachi airport as PIA employees, who were brutally baton-charged and beaten up by the law enforcement agencies earlier in the day, celebrated their success. The Defence
Inquiry against shipping agents ends
LAHORE - Competition Commission Pakistan (CCP) officials have wrapped up an inquiry into allegations of collusive practices by shipping agents. The enquiry was authorised by CCP after receipt of information regarding possible price fixing in the industry. To gather information, a search and inspection of the premises of the Pakistan Ships Agents Association (PSAA) at Karachi was conducted on January 7, 2011.
The report observed that ship agents provide valuable services such as
The report observed that ship agents provide valuable services such as
4B Group annual conference ends with a bang
LAHORE - The third day of the second annual conference of Four Brothers Group Pakistan Biologic AG has ended. The conference was attended by more than 500 agricultural experts, the sales and marketing team of the Biologic division of the group and more than 300 traders from all over the country.
The first session of the conference was presided by Four Brothers Group Pakistan Chairman Engineer Jawed Saleem Qureshi. The chairman said his organisation is committed to introducing
The first session of the conference was presided by Four Brothers Group Pakistan Chairman Engineer Jawed Saleem Qureshi. The chairman said his organisation is committed to introducing
Multan Tigers, NBP match ends in a tie
LAHORE - The National One-day Cricket Cup match between National Bank of Pakistan and Multan Tigers ended in a tie here Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Put into bat, Multan's Zain Abbas with his run-a-ball 122 lifted the score to 267 in 48.3 overs. Imran Ullah extended full support to Zain from the other end with his 90-ball 78. Had Mohammad Talha and Uzair-ul-Haq (four and three wickets respectively) not maintained a tight line, Multan would have run away with the match.
Put into bat, Multan's Zain Abbas with his run-a-ball 122 lifted the score to 267 in 48.3 overs. Imran Ullah extended full support to Zain from the other end with his 90-ball 78. Had Mohammad Talha and Uzair-ul-Haq (four and three wickets respectively) not maintained a tight line, Multan would have run away with the match.
Ferrer ends Nadal’s bid for ‘Rafa Slam’
MELBOURNE - David Ferrer dumped injury-hit Rafael Nadal out of the Australian Open in straight sets Wednesday, ending the world number one's bid for a historic sweep of the Grand Slam titles. The grimacing Nadal was in trouble right from the 18-minute second game, but despite repeated medical attention and a strapped left thigh he grimly battled to a 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 quarter-final defeat.
Nadal's shock loss comes on the exact anniversary of last year's injury pull-out in the
Nadal's shock loss comes on the exact anniversary of last year's injury pull-out in the
Workshop on managing disasters ends
ISLAMABAD - Masses should be educated in water resource management, the closing session of a three-day International Workshop on "Education for Managing Hydrological Extremes and Related Geo-Hazards" conducted by the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in collaborative sponsorship of UNESCO and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) expressed on Tuesday.
Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Pir
Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Pir
Baloch Assembly session ends in a brawl
QUETTA - Balochistan assembly's Saturday session ended in a brawl when some ministers belonging to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl used abusive language against Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid group's senior leader Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mundokhail and even tried to pounce on him, completely disregarding the presence of female members in the house.
The assembly session with Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani in the chair was to hold a two hour debate on the martyrdom of young reporter of Geo TV
The assembly session with Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani in the chair was to hold a two hour debate on the martyrdom of young reporter of Geo TV
KSE ends trading on positive note
KARACHI - The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) ended trading on a positive note and gained 20.04 points in an oversold market where analysts believe investors are accumulating blue chip scrips on the basis of the expectation of record earning announcements next week.
On the last trading day of the week, the benchmark ended higher at 12,431.31 points, gaining 20.04 points or 0.16 percent against 12,411.87 points on Thursday. The equity market ended higher but down from the intraday
On the last trading day of the week, the benchmark ended higher at 12,431.31 points, gaining 20.04 points or 0.16 percent against 12,411.87 points on Thursday. The equity market ended higher but down from the intraday
Bartoli’s Hobart campaign ends in disaster
HOBART - French top seed Marion Bartoli was upset by Czech starlet Klara Zakopalova in the quarter-finals of the Hobart International on Thursday. The Czech fifth seed followed on from winning her second round match earlier in the day in the rain-hit tournament to bounce out the world number 17, 6-4, 6-2 in 1hr 18min.
Zakopalova will play Australian sixth seed Jarmila Groth in Friday's semi-finals. Bartoli praised the determination of her opponent in a tough quarter-final. "She
Zakopalova will play Australian sixth seed Jarmila Groth in Friday's semi-finals. Bartoli praised the determination of her opponent in a tough quarter-final. "She
LSE wobbles, but ends on a high
STAFF REPORT - The Lahore Stock Exchange remained jittery, but managed to push up the LSE-25 index by 19.96 points, which closed at 3,783.95 on Friday. An increase of 1.8 million shares was witnessed in market volume as it closed at 8.4 million shares compared to 6.6 million on Thursday.
Most activity was observed in banking, cement, chemical and oil & gas sectors. A total of 129 companies participated in the business of which 44 gained, 21 were declined while share value of
Most activity was observed in banking, cement, chemical and oil & gas sectors. A total of 129 companies participated in the business of which 44 gained, 21 were declined while share value of
Year ends with cricket still in a fix
LONDON: There were few more thrilling sights in world cricket in 2010 than Mohammad Aamer bowling and there were few more controversial too. The teenage Pakistan left-arm quick's entrancing spell of swing bowling saw Australia dismissed for just 88 at Headingley in July. But Aamer and new-ball partner Mohammad Asif, together with Pakistan captain Salman Butt, soon found themselves facing 'spot-fixing' allegations.
Butt was accused by British tabloid The News of the World of
Butt was accused by British tabloid The News of the World of
Allen’s airport nightmare ends
LONDON - Lily Allen is breathing a sigh of relief after reaching her holiday destination following a weekend of airport delays in London. The Smile singer arrived at London's Heathrow on Saturday to discover wintry conditions had closed runways and caused several flights to be cancelled.
Allen and her boyfriend Sam Cooper's travel plans were disrupted after they were forced to sit on their plane for more than three hours before all passengers were ordered back to the terminal.
Allen and her boyfriend Sam Cooper's travel plans were disrupted after they were forced to sit on their plane for more than three hours before all passengers were ordered back to the terminal.
Lochte ends on golden note
DUBAI: Ryan Lochte doubled his gold medal haul to six and took his overall medal tally to a record 21 on the final session at the short course world championships here Sunday.
The American set a new championship best time of 1:46.68 in the 200m backstroke, followed by an all-out effort in the 100m individual medley in a time of 50.86, meaning that Lochte achieved a gold medal in every individual event he contested.
He was also part of the victorious 4x100 medley relay team
The American set a new championship best time of 1:46.68 in the 200m backstroke, followed by an all-out effort in the 100m individual medley in a time of 50.86, meaning that Lochte achieved a gold medal in every individual event he contested.
He was also part of the victorious 4x100 medley relay team
4th KC Teacher Workshop ends
LAHORE: Fourth Teachers Training Workshop, hosted by Kinnaird College in collaboration with Environmental Protection Department (EDP), was held from November 15 to December 15.
Initiated in June 2008 with funds provided by EDP, the programme aims to create environmental awareness amongst the youth and is designed to develop awareness, competence and teamwork in the teachers to impart environmental awareness in their students.
The first workshop was carried out with the
Initiated in June 2008 with funds provided by EDP, the programme aims to create environmental awareness amongst the youth and is designed to develop awareness, competence and teamwork in the teachers to impart environmental awareness in their students.
The first workshop was carried out with the
