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ISLAMABAD - The National Assembly has been summoned to meet on April 11 at 4pm to discuss President Asif Zardari's fourth speech to the joint session of the parliament. A heated debate on the controversial release of Raymond Davis is likely to take the centre-stage while a long list of adjournment motions, privilege motions and some important bills will also be taken up during the session.
PML-Q MNAs, Marvi Memon, Faisal Saleh Hayat, Engr Amir Muqam and Humayun Saifullah Khan,

KARACHI - Despite the PM's visit to India, the expected benefits of cricket diplomacy for the textile sector have not yet materialised. India has refused to support Pakistan's claim to an EU-sponsored package for additional trade quotas for 75 textile products in the WTO (World Trade Organisation).
The ongoing cotton rally witnessed in the past year exceeded expectations globally, reaching a high of $2.44 per pound (Cotlook-A) and Rs 13,932 per maund (KCA), although the

HONG KONG - The world's highest hotel opened its doors in Hong Kong on Tuesday, housed in the city's tallest skyscraper and offering unrivalled panoramic views of the world famous Victoria Harbour.
Towering some 490 metres (1,600 feet) above the bustling, chaotic streets of the Southern Chinese city, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is making a grand comeback after temporarily closing in 2008.
Visitors peered out of the floor-to-ceiling windows of the 118th floor of the International

KARACHI - The ship-mounted 232 MW rental power project is likely to commence operations on March 31 after overcoming minor technical glitches, APP has learnt. An official of the Turkish power ship, Karkey Karadenz, told APP on Friday that a delegation of the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) will meet with directors and technical staff of the rental ship on Saturday.
Despite in the state of readiness, the date for starting commercial operational will be notified to

ISLAMABAD - In the wake of the settlement of the row between Pakistan and the US over Raymond Davis, Pakistan's Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani is likely to be replaced after expiration of his tenure in May this year.
In a relevant significant development, the vacant slot of foreign minister may soon be given to Assef Ahmed Ali, a senior PPP leader and former education minister.
Haqqani is blamed for issuing hundreds of visas to the likes of Davis - a CIA contractor

ISLAMABAD - Slain minorities' minister Shahbaz Bhatti's elder brother, Paul Bhatti is likely to be appointed adviser to the prime minister on minorities' affairs. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday confirmed that Bhatti would be appointed his adviser A source told Pakistan Today that the appointment would be made in the next few days. "The decision has been taken in line with the president's assurance to the family of Shahbaz Bhatti that a member of his family would be

PESHAWAR - Pakistan has put on hold a likely military operation in North Waziristan Agency in reaction to unnecessary pressure tactics by the US administration, sources said. In background interviews, sources privy to the development told Pakistan Today that military strategists had been giving a serious thought to launch the much-awaited military offensive in North Waziristan, which is considered a hotbed for Al Qaeda and its affiliated local Taliban. A senior security official said,

DHAKA - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi indicated on Tuesday he would retain the side who defeated Australia in the World Cup group stages for Wednesday's quarter-final against West Indies.
Pakistan took the field for the Australia match without fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and opened the bowling with left-armer Abdur Rehman as the defending champions were beaten for the first time at a World Cup since 1999. "We want to go with the winning combination. We will see, but I think we are

KARACHI - Third session of the World Trade Organisation (TWO), to be held on Monday, to discuss trade concessions to Pakistan is likely to prove fruitless as WTO is yet to develop a consensus on this burning issue. Countries, which had earlier objected the EU, continue to express reservations and so nothing positive is expected in the forthcoming session of WTO, sources told Pakistan Today. Similar to the previous session, held on January 31, 2011, the next session would also fail to

CHENNAI - James Anderson cannot take his place for granted while Matt Prior may bat lower down the order in Thursday's must-win World Cup Group B match against West Indies, England skipper Andrew Strauss hinted on Wednesday. Kevin Pietersen's exit with a hernia led to Prior's promotion to the top as Strauss' opening partner but the wicketkeeper-batsman might return to the middle order again where his ability to play spin better than some of his team mates would suit the team more.