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Want power tariffs to remain the same? Chalo chalo, Islamabad chalo!
KARACHI - The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will be organising a public hearing in Islamabad on February 1 vis-a-vis Karachi Electric Supply Company's (KESC) petitions seeking a hike in power tariffs, but neither the Karachi-based interveners nor citizens are likely to attend the hearing.
On January 18, sources told Pakistan Today, the KESC through a petition (No.CMF/NEPRA/071/529) had demanded NEPRA to sanction an increase of Rs 1.30 per kilowatt (kW) for
On January 18, sources told Pakistan Today, the KESC through a petition (No.CMF/NEPRA/071/529) had demanded NEPRA to sanction an increase of Rs 1.30 per kilowatt (kW) for
Commodity prices to remain high in 2011: IMF
KARACHI - The prices of commodities soared in 2010, partly in response to strong global demand but also to supply shocks in the case of certain commodities. Upward pressure on prices is expected to persist in 2011, due to sustained robust demand and the sluggish response of suppliers to tightening market conditions.
As a result, the IMF's baseline petroleum price projection for 2011 is now $90 per barrel, up from $79 per barrel in October 2010. As for non-oil commodities,
As a result, the IMF's baseline petroleum price projection for 2011 is now $90 per barrel, up from $79 per barrel in October 2010. As for non-oil commodities,
Blasphemy law should remain intact: Aitzaz
ISLAMABAD - PPP leader and Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) former president Aitzaz Ahsan on Monday said the blasphemy law should remain intact, adding if the late Salmaan Taseer had committed blasphemy, he should have been punished under the law.
Talking to reporters at the Supreme Court, he said no amendment of any kind should be made in the blasphemy law and it should remain intact at any cost. He said Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani had ensured implementation on
Talking to reporters at the Supreme Court, he said no amendment of any kind should be made in the blasphemy law and it should remain intact at any cost. He said Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani had ensured implementation on
Gas supplies remain suspended, citizens angry
LAHORE - Gas supply to domestic consumers and CNG stations remained suspended on Monday creating a lot of problems for citizens. The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) had announced to supply gas to CNG stations and industries for five days a week but according to SNGPL sources, gas supply to CNG stations in Lahore would be restored on Wednesday at 6am while the industrial sector would also get gas for five days a week. Earlier, industries in Punjab were given supplies for
Educational institutions to remain closed today
ISLAMABAD - Owing to the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, all the educational institutions in federal capital will remain closed on Wednesday (today).
Education Ministry's spokesman said that all schools and colleges being run under the federal directorate of education would remain closed today in protest against the killing of Salman Taseer.
All universities in the capital including International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Quaid-e-Azam University
Education Ministry's spokesman said that all schools and colleges being run under the federal directorate of education would remain closed today in protest against the killing of Salman Taseer.
All universities in the capital including International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Quaid-e-Azam University
I want to remain skipper
MELBOURNE - Heart-broken after failing to regain the Ashes on Wednesday, Ricky Ponting was forced to admit the captaincy issue was out of his hands and his powers with the bat may be on the wane.
Ponting, whose struggles with the bat have mirrored Australia's underwhelming campaign, became his country's first captain in 120 years to lose the Ashes three times. Speculation has been rife that the 36-year-old may step down as captain or skip next week's fifth and final match of the
Ponting, whose struggles with the bat have mirrored Australia's underwhelming campaign, became his country's first captain in 120 years to lose the Ashes three times. Speculation has been rife that the 36-year-old may step down as captain or skip next week's fifth and final match of the
Muslims will remain indebted to Jinnah, says Fauzia
LAHORE - Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a great benefactor for the subcontinents' Muslims and Pakistan could never have been created without his exemplary leadership,
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said on Monday. She was speaking at a function organised at the Moon Light School, Nisbat Road to pay tributes to the Quaid-e-Azam.
All Pakistan Private Schools Association President Adeeb Javadani said that if the nation had followed the
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Information Secretary Fauzia Wahab said on Monday. She was speaking at a function organised at the Moon Light School, Nisbat Road to pay tributes to the Quaid-e-Azam.
All Pakistan Private Schools Association President Adeeb Javadani said that if the nation had followed the
Citizens remain ‘helpless’ as Rescue 1122 fails to receive calls
LAHORE
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is facing serious problems in its telecommunication system as its district control room is unable to receive citizens' calls, according to a press released issued here on Wednesday.
According to the press release, it had come to the notice of the Rescue 1122 management that 'help seekers' did not receive any response from the service on a significant number of calls. Upon investigation, it was found out that such calls were
The Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is facing serious problems in its telecommunication system as its district control room is unable to receive citizens' calls, according to a press released issued here on Wednesday.
According to the press release, it had come to the notice of the Rescue 1122 management that 'help seekers' did not receive any response from the service on a significant number of calls. Upon investigation, it was found out that such calls were
Raina involved in fixing, ICC and BCCI remain silent
MUMBAI
A British newspaper has revealed that Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has had links with a bookmaker. A Sri Lankan security expert who was deputed to look after the security of the Indian team during their tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year exposed Raina's links to the bookies.
CCTV Cameras installed at the Indian team hotel showed that on more than one night Raina was in the company of a woman known to be an associate of a man allegedly linked to a bookmaker. A
A British newspaper has revealed that Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has had links with a bookmaker. A Sri Lankan security expert who was deputed to look after the security of the Indian team during their tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year exposed Raina's links to the bookies.
CCTV Cameras installed at the Indian team hotel showed that on more than one night Raina was in the company of a woman known to be an associate of a man allegedly linked to a bookmaker. A
