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Archive for September, 2008

Deposed judges case hearing put off

Deposed judges case hearing put off

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 16:09

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday adjourned for an indefinite period the hearing of a petition filed against the reappointment of the deposed judges by Acting President and Chairman Senate Muhammadmian Soomro and not pursuing the ...

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Chaudhry Nisar Ali accuses govt of toeing Musharraf’s line

Chaudhry Nisar Ali accuses govt of toeing Musharraf’s line

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 16:06

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has expressed disappointment over the outcome of President Asif Ali Zardariís visit to the United States and said they want to see a president who could serve the national interests. Addressing a press ...

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President Zardari met CIA Director secretly: Report

President Zardari met CIA Director secretly: Report

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 15:59

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari secretly met the director of America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Michael Hayden on his recent US visit, a media report said on Monday. Details of the meeting were not given but a regular ...

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Zardari vows to free Pakistan of Taliban

Zardari vows to free Pakistan of Taliban

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 15:51

President Asif Ali Zardari has pledged to free Pakistan of the Taliban militants, saying they are cancer to the society. “It is my decision that we will go after them, we will free this country,” he said ...

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Proposal to revise POL prices

Proposal to revise POL prices

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:37

The Ministry of Finance has received two proposal with regard to the revision of prices of petroleum products. In the first proposal, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended a decline of Rs5 per litre in the ...

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I observe people and their attitudes: Savera Nadeem

I observe people and their attitudes: Savera Nadeem

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:24

Savera Nadeem is a rare combination of sobriety and glamour. From performing a role of a bold girl in Inkaar to de-glamoursied roles in true stories on the October 8 earthquake tragedy, Savera seems the perfect choice. Savera ...

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Saleem Nasir: A Resounding Tribute

Saleem Nasir: A Resounding Tribute

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 12:03

Jo khawab tha bikhar gaya mein waqt tha guzar gaya ‘You can change your life by changing your thinking. You can make anything of your life that you wish and that you are willing to work for.’ The above ...

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Oil lower after US bailout plan rejection

Oil lower after US bailout plan rejection

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:53

World oil prices fell slightly in Asia on Tuesday following a nearly 10 percent drop in New York after US legislators dramatically rejected a plan to bail out the ailing financial sector. The bailout deal proposed the purchase ...

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The darker side of glittering bangles

The darker side of glittering bangles

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:48

Eid ul-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Muslim month of fasting, provides an annual boost for the glass bangles' industry, but behind the glittering bangles lies another story - one of child labour, poverty, deprivation and ...

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Ramazan most gainful for beggars

Ramazan most gainful for beggars

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:44

The Muslims during the holy month of Ramazan tend to give away more alms as Allah has emphasized spending in His way during this month that goes mostly in favour of professional beggars. Before the advent of the ...

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