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ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani Saturday said the development of Balochistan was on the top of the government's priorities.
Talking to Minister for Science and Technology Changez Jamali, who called on him at the PM's House, Gilani said the introduction of Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan was a manifestation of the stern resolve of the government.
The prime minister observed that the government was keen to develop the damaged irrigation infrastructure of the

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the development of Balochistan is the priority of the Government.
The Prime Minister expressed these views while talking to Mr Changez Jamali, Minister for Science & Technology who called on him at PM's House on Saturday.
The introduction of Aghaz-e-Haqooe-e-Balochistan, he added, is the manifestation of the stern resolve of the Government.
The representation of Balochistan in the Federal Cabinet shows that

LOS ANGELES - An animated chameleon sheriff in the Wild West topped the international box office chart as 'Rango' in its fourth weekend took in a solid $16 million in 48 territories for a global total of $159.5 million. Johnny Depp's international appeal is in evidence, even in animated form, with kids and families the world over embracing the film.
Space aliens also showed their international drawing power, with 'Battle: Los Angeles' in its third weekend abducting $15.8 million

PARIS - The departure of Libya's foreign minister Mussa Kussa means the Gaddafi regime's "days are numbered," defected immigration minister Ali Errishi told on Thursday.
Kussa's arrival in Britain was a "sign that the regime's days are numbered. It is the end... it is a blow to the regime (and) others will follow," said Errishi.
"I always said they are all held hostages in Tripoli. It is amazing how Mr Kussa was able to flee the country," said the ex-minister who himself

FAISALABAD - The Punjab government has placed women education on top priority and all resources are being utilised to provide ample facilities of higher education to female students near their homes," said Law Minister Rana Sana Ullah Khan.
Speaking as the chief guest at the convocation of Government College for Women Karkhana Bazaar, he said, "It is due to the undeniable role of women in the national development and their valuable contribution could not be neglected. Our future

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

MOHALI - Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul hopes Shoaib Akhtar is given one last chance to show what he can do against India in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final. Akhtar, who will retire from international cricket after the World Cup, has featured in just three matches during Pakistan's run to the semi-finals. And it seemed his last outing at this level would be a wretched return of one for 70 in a 110-run group stage thrashing by New Zealand in Pallekelle three weeks ago.
However,

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan would demand India share details of investigations into the Mumbai attacks and the Samjhota Express, Ajmer Sharif and Mallay village incidents, as the interior secretary-level talks between the two countries are going to resume in India on March 28-29 in New Delhi.
According to an official source, Pakistan would raise the issue of Indian involvement in the troubled areas of Pakistan particularly Balochistan. Besides this, it would ask India to fix the date

LAHORE - The city district government at Abbottabad held a reception in honour of thecyclists participating in the 16th Tour De Pakistan International Cycle Race that concluded on Sunday evening.
The cyclists after covering a distance of 1660 kilometres reached Abbottabad in eleven stages. Mohammad Sabir Hussain of WAPDA was the overall leader and won the 16th edition of the race. Sabir completed the journey from Karachi to Abbottabad in 44 hours, 35 minutes and 45 seconds.