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LAHORE - The Centre for Peace and Democracy arranged a seminar organised in collaboration with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). There was unanimity amongst the participants that trade was the best option in building confidence and boosting relations between Pakistan and India, as well as creating new opportunities for economic growth. Among others the key speakers included former economic advisor Dr Salman Shah, CPD Director M Shoiab Adil, LCCI SVP Sheikh Muhmmad

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday said it was working with the US to ensure that the diplomatic row with Washington over suspected CIA contractor Raymond Davis, arrested in January for killing two Pakistanis in Lahore, did not impact bilateral relations.
In response to a volley of questions on the Davis' issue at her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokeswoman Tehmina Janjua said, "The matter of Davis is sub-judice and it will be a little early for me to say anything in

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday underscored the importance that Islamabad and the US must "candidly" share views on significant issues to deepen the mutual understanding, saying that "isolated incidents must not be allowed to impact the bilateral relations".
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani conveyed this message to US Special Representative on Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman in their separate meetings.
Grossman spent a busy day in the

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He said the nation had paid heavily in the war against terrorism, losing thousands of men and suffering colossal economic toll. He said Pakistan was fighting its war against terrorism in a manner which was most suitable in the particular context and no one should question our commitment or intentions. "Where our soldiers took on the militants head on, we pursued policies and actions to wean away our youth falling into the traps of militants. The world can't

LAHORE - The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), on Tuesday, wrote a new page in the history of Pakistan's trade and economic relations with South Africa and UAE, as an eight member LCCI delegation returned back after a 14 days visit to the countries with handfuls of business orders and signings of a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU). In both countries, the LCCI delegation, headed by LCCI Executive Committee Member Dr shahid Raza, received a warm welcome by their

KARACHI - The PPP government has always promoted positive steps to maintain peace in South Asia and done its best to normalise relations between Pakistan and India, Sindh government's Media Coordinator Taj Haider said on Monday.
"The Simla Accord is evident of the political intellect of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto," he added.
He said this while talking to a delegation of Pakistan Peace Coalition (PPC) Sindh chapter which included Sharafat Ali, BM Kuti, Amtul Hassan, Latif

LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of a boys' hostel in the main campus of the Pak-Turk International School and College at Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road on Sunday.
Chief Minister Shahbaz said that Pakistan and Turkey had centuries-old historic and cultural relations and people of both the countries were bound together through strong fraternal ties. He said that Turkey was a sincere friend and always helped Pakistan in its hour of need.
He also

KUWAIT - President Asif Ali Zardari and Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday vowed to further strengthen ties between the two countries through enhanced trade cooperation and joint ventures. Zardari also sought Kuwait's support to enhance relations with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and said Pakistan had initiated strategic dialogue with the council.
After his arrival in the Gulf state, President Zardari discussed with Sheikh Sabah the potential of

BERLIN - Germany on Monday stressed its policy towards Iran had not changed after its foreign minister held a controversial meeting with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over the weekend. "Our international partners know perfectly well that nothing at all has changed in terms of our attitude to Iran," Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert told a regular government news conference.
"We are still very concerned about Iran's nuclear programme and it is clear that the

PESHAWAR - PML-Likeminded chief Senator Salim Saifullah Khan has said smooth and friendly relations with all the neighbouring countries could enable the country to meet economic and political challenges. Addressing a press conference at his residence on Sunday afternoon, Salim Saif Ullah Khan observed cordial relations with the neighbouring countries could pave the way for investment and trade links with the rest of the world.
He said poverty, unemployment and backwardness were

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday conveyed Islamabad's stated position on the Raymond Davis issue to a visiting US congressional delegation and stressed that the strategic relationship between both countries should not be made hostage to the Raymond case.
The US congressional delegation consisting of Senator Robert Corker, Senator Bernard Sanders, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator Joseph Manchin called on President Asif

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani told the visiting US Senator John Kerry that the Raymond Davis issue was complex, having several dimensions, but it must not be allowed to take bilateral relations hostage.
They expressed these views during their separate meetings with Senator Kerry, chairman of the US Senate foreign relations committee, who called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency and Gilani at the PM House on

TEHRAN - Iran and Turkey are determined to boost their political and economic ties, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a joint press conference Monday with his visiting Turkish counterpart, Abdullah Gul.
"This cooperation (...) will rapidly bring our region to the political, cultural and economic fore," which is "in the interest of peace and stability" in the region, Ahmadinejad said. President Gul said there were "no obstacles to the development of cooperation between

KARACHI - Pakistan has great investment potential and Russia wants to cooperate with Pakistan in several promising fields. Russia apparently sees great possibilities in the case of small dams, irrigation, and agricultural projects. Moreover, telecommunications and Direct to Home (DTH) technology would be another important avenue for cooperation as Russia wishes to provide Pakistani citizens with sophisticated means of communication.
Recently, General Satellite, a Russian

KARACHI - The estranged relationship of Pakistan and US has further deteriorated with the US administration suspending all official visits for the next couple of weeks, along with a threat to block aid over the fracas ensuing over the Raymond Davis case. The fresh development does not bode well with indecisive investors already nervous.
With sentiment being soured by rising uncertainty on market affairs, the KSE-100 index witnessed correction for another day. The benchmark index

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday expressed its desire to have cordial and cooperative ties with India, a day after the two sides agreed to have constructive engagement aimed at restoring the stalled dialogue process. The sentiment was expressed by Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir when he called on India's External Affairs Minister SM Krishna in Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan.
"The Pakistan foreign secretary underlined the desire of Pakistan to have cordial and cooperative ties with

LAHORE - Another five matches of the East Zone Championship were decided in various grounds of the city on Sunday. Faran Sports, Dharampura Club, Aamir Memorial Club, Gulberg Eaglets and Mughalpura Institute have qualified for the second round.
In the first match, Faran Sports beat Young Prince Club by six wickets. Scores: Young Prince Club 214/8, Faran Sports 216/4. In the second match, Dharampura Club beat Shaheen Club by six wickets. Scores: Shaheen Club 198, Dharampura Club