Tag: Powers
No cut in Rangers’ budget, powers: Malik
Rangers’ powers and budget will not be reduced in Karachi and while law and order situation has been controlled in the city, said Interior...
Powers plot ‘post-Gaddafi’ future as rebels eye cash
Major powers met on Thursday to map out what the United States calls an inevitable “post-Gaddafi Libya” as Italy promised hundreds of millions of...
New health secy delegates powers
Punjab Health Secretary Jehanzaib Khan has delegated several departmental powers to different additional secretaries to “dispose of the official business” and has issued a...
Europe, emerging powers face off over IMF job
Europe fought to retain leadership of the IMF to help tackle its debt crisis as emerging nations launched a sharp counter-attack, saying it was...
When oil powers electrons, KESC wants (at least) 4 rupees more
KARACHI - With the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) now left with only 100 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) of gas, a likely revision of tariffs will impact the power utility's consumers - most citizens will now have to shell out over Rs 11 for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumed as opposed to the Rs 7.39 being paid currently.
Valthaty powers Punjab to record win
MOHALI - Unheralded Paul Valthaty smashed an unbeaten 120 off 63 balls as Kings XI Punjab shocked defending champions Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Valthaty, 27, clobbered 19 fours and two sixes in a stunning counter-attack to help Punjab overhaul an imposing 189-run target with five balls to spare for their first win in two matches. A surprise promotion to the opening slot, Valthaty single-handedly fashioned the highest successful
World powers move towards Gaddafi exile plan
LONDON/TRIPOLI - International powers meeting in London on Tuesday edged closer to an exile plan for embattled Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi, as France said it was ready to discuss military aid for rebels.
More than 40 countries and organisations including the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) agreed to create a contact group to map out a future for Libya and to meet again as soon as possible in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Gaddafi's better-armed and
More than 40 countries and organisations including the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) agreed to create a contact group to map out a future for Libya and to meet again as soon as possible in Qatar.
Meanwhile, Gaddafi's better-armed and
CJP warns against underestimating SC’s powers
ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday warned against underestimating Supreme Court's powers, saying people doubting the apex court's authority should avoid such thinking.
The CJP was heading a three-member bench that included Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani and was hearing a contempt of court petition filed by Independent Media Group (Geo TV) against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
The CJP was heading a three-member bench that included Justice Muhammad Sair Ali and Justice Ghulam Rabbani and was hearing a contempt of court petition filed by Independent Media Group (Geo TV) against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
Global powers must offer exit route to Gaddafi
LONDON - International powers should offer Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi an exit strategy when they meet in London on Tuesday, political commentators said. Humanitarian aid for Libyans and plans to move to a post-Gaddafi future will be discussed when Britain hosts the conference to be attended by 35 nations. Britain, which has taken a lead role in military operations against Gaddafi's forces, said the meeting would reinforce the commitment to implement the U.N. Security Council
Oil rises $2 as Western powers strike Libya
LONDON - Oil prices rose by over $2 a barrel on Monday as a wave of U.N.-mandated airstrikes on Libya and proliferating unrest in the Middle East fanned concerns about oil supply from the region. Brent crude for May was up $1.80 to $115.73 a barrel by 1234 GMT after earlier trading over $116, while U.S. crude for April gained $1.81 at $102.88 a barrel.
"With the nature of the external military involvement becoming clearer, there is a further escalation of the situation, and the
"With the nature of the external military involvement becoming clearer, there is a further escalation of the situation, and the
Duminy powers Proteas to quarters
KOLKATA - South Africa rode on JP Duminy's robust 99 to storm into the World Cup quarter-finals with a crushing 131-run victory over Ireland Tuesday. The Proteas were wobbling at 117-5 after a tight bowling and fielding show by Ireland, but Duminy played a responsible knock to help his team post a challenging 272-7 in the day-night match at Eden Gardens.
The target proved too big for Ireland who were bowled out for 141 in 33.2 overs, with Gary Wilson top-scoring with 31. South
The target proved too big for Ireland who were bowled out for 141 in 33.2 overs, with Gary Wilson top-scoring with 31. South
Oman’s ruler grants parliament legislative powers
MUSCAT - Oman's Sultan Qaboos on Sunday granted legislative power to the previously toothless Oman Council after weeks of anti-government protests in the strategic Gulf state.
"We grant the Oman Council legislative and regulatory powers," said a royal decree carried by ONA state news agency, referring to the elected Majlis Ash-Shura consultative council and the all-appointed Council of State. "A technical committee of specialists is to be formed to propose amendments to the state
"We grant the Oman Council legislative and regulatory powers," said a royal decree carried by ONA state news agency, referring to the elected Majlis Ash-Shura consultative council and the all-appointed Council of State. "A technical committee of specialists is to be formed to propose amendments to the state
Govt not to withdraw executive powers: Awan
LAHORE - Federal Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan has said that the federal government would not withdraw its executive powers conferred under the constitution to anyone.
Addressing PPP workers at the residence of Azizur Rehman Chan on Saturday, he said executive powers granted under the constitution could not be transferred to anyone else in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and those denying this were liable to the violation of the
Addressing PPP workers at the residence of Azizur Rehman Chan on Saturday, he said executive powers granted under the constitution could not be transferred to anyone else in accordance with the provisions of the constitution and those denying this were liable to the violation of the
Moroccan protesters demand limit on royal powers
RABAT - Thousands of protesters gathered in the Moroccan capital on Sunday to demand that King Mohammed give up some of his powers and clamp down on government corruption. Some people in the crowd were waving Tunisian and Egyptian flags in recognition of the popular uprisings that overthrew the two countries' presidents.
A protest organiser said there were more than 5,000 participants while a police officer told Reuters there were fewer than 3,000 people at the protest in Rabat.
A protest organiser said there were more than 5,000 participants while a police officer told Reuters there were fewer than 3,000 people at the protest in Rabat.
Senate considers new powers for Tunisia leader
TUNIS - Tunisia's Senate was called on Wednesday to grant wide powers to the interim president struggling to restore order to the country following the overthrow of ex-leader Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi told the upper house ahead of a vote on the measure to follow the lead of the lower house of parliament which on Monday authorized interim president Foued Mebaza to rule by decree.
"We are coming under social pressure because of the
"We are coming under social pressure because of the
POL powers ahead as output rises
KARACHI - Steady gains in the output at TAL block, in which Pakistan Oilfields (POL) has a stake of 21 percent, is likely to further boost production during second half of the Financial Year 2011 as Mamikhel has already been connected with Manzalai.
Production at Maramzai started in early January this year but the facility has been shut down for an indefinite period due to security concerns. POL is scheduled to announce its financial results for the second quarter of FY11 on
Production at Maramzai started in early January this year but the facility has been shut down for an indefinite period due to security concerns. POL is scheduled to announce its financial results for the second quarter of FY11 on
Balochistan ministers slam FC’s anti-smuggling powers
QUETTA - A number of provincial ministers belonging to different political parties in a point of order in the assembly session strongly protested the restoring of anti-smuggling powers of Frontier Corps Balochistan and said that the people living close to the borders had been deprived of their bread and butter.
The session was presided by Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani on Saturday. Parliamentary leader of Balochistan National Party (Awami) and Agriculture Minister Mir Asad
The session was presided by Speaker Mohammad Aslam Bhootani on Saturday. Parliamentary leader of Balochistan National Party (Awami) and Agriculture Minister Mir Asad
