Kayani, Hoti discuss security situation in NWFP
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RAWALPINDI: NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti today called on Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the General Headquarter in Rawalpindi.
The chief minister remained with the COAS for sometime and discussed matters pertaining to general security and law and order situation in the province.
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Petroleum prices slashed by Rs2.12/ltr
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ISLAMABAD: The government has reduced the prices of petroleum products by Rs2.12 per liter.
According to the OGRA notification, the petrol price, after easing Rs0.89, stands at Rs65.11 while diesel will be available at Rs58.10, after slashing Rs2.12/liter.
Moreover, after reducing Rs1.88/liter, kerosene oil is fixed at Rs60.75 while price of HOBC has declined by Rs1.79/liter to Rs79.43.
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KSE to remain closed on Friday
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KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) will remain closed on Friday, due to a strike called by Sunni Rehbar Council (SRC) and backed by MQM, ANP and other parties.
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Drone strike kills 3 militants in N Waziristan
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MIRAMSHAH: A US missile strike has killed three militants in North Waziristan tribal region, sources told Geo on Thursday.
According to sources, the unmanned US plane targeted a militant hideout in Mir Ali, killing three extremists.
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New Year celebrations kick off
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AUCKLAND/SYDNEY: The New Year celebrations have kicked off in various parts of the world including Australia and New Zealand.
Thousands of people, including foreigners, welcomed the New Year 2010 in New Zealand’s capital city Auckland.
In Australia, the skies lit up with a spectacular display of fireworks over Sydney Harbour as 1.5 million revellers took part in one of the world’’s biggest New Year’’s...
Nawaz for brining back Swiss money
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N leader Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that money present in the Swiss banks should be brought back to the national exchequer.
Addressing the party’s meeting in Islamabad today (Thursday), he said the present system is not facing any kind of threat or conspiracy, but added if there is any real threat it is from the undemocratic attitude of the government.
According to a statement issued...
Conspiracies being hatched against Pakistan not me: Zardari
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ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday said ‘political actors’ are at work against the government.
In an interview, President Zardari said there is complete harmony between the Army and civilian leadership on the military operation and that the opinion of the military establishment was always paid attention and heed.
He said he identified the ‘non-state actors’ in his speech to which they (non-state actors)...
Traders stage demo as CM visits torched market
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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah paid a detailed visit to the gutted commercial markets, shops and bazars which were affected in acts of arsoning on the day of Ashura.
He was accompanied by Senior Minister Pir Mazharul Huq, Home Minister Dr Zulfikar Ali Mirza, and other ministers and top police officials.
The chief minister first visited Boulton Market and took stock of the losses caused in the incident.
On...
Naheed for making public progress on Benazir murder case
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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan People’s Party leader Naheed Khan Thursday demanded of the government to make public details in connection with progress on Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s assassination case.
Talking to Geo News during her visit to the site of Ms Bhutto’s assassination in Rawalpindi, she feared that this case will also be buried in history if this government had to pack its bags.
She said the UN Commission was given...
Troops kill 8 militants in SWA, Swat
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WANA: Eight more militants were killed during the ongoing military offensive in South Waziristan and Swat.
According to the ISPR, security forces conducted search operation at Brown Ridge near Jandola and surrounding area and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.
Meanwhile, terrorists fired at security forces near Barai Sar which was effectively responded.
The militants fired at security forces check post near Saeed...
Insurgency on rise in Bajaur, Mohmand: Maj-Gen Abbas
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RAWALPINDI: Military spokesman Maj-Gen Athar Abbas has said that militants have been flushed out of South Waziristan while their hideouts have also been destroyed.
In an exclusive interview with Geo correspondent Asim Ali Rana on Thursday, Maj Abbas said the militants are on the run. He rebuffed report about the presence of Quetta Shura, terming it baseless.
He said insurgency has started again in Mohmand and Bajaur...
TCP floats international tender for sugar
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KARACHI: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has floated an international tender for the purchase of 150,000 metric ton white sugar from worldwide sources.
A TCP official said here Thursday that the tender will be opened on Feb 6.
The Corporation has floated a tender on the instructions of the government to ensure sufficient supply of sugar in the country.
It may be noted that TCP had imported 230,000 MT of sugar against...
Majority wants old LB system in Sindh: Durrani
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KARACHI: Sindh Local Bodies Minister Agha Siraj Durrani has said that majority of the Sindh population wants the restoration of old Local Bodies system in the province.
In an exclusive chat with Geo on Thursday, he said the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is moving forward with same public opinion. “The PPP will appoint government officials as administrators before conducting elections within 90 days,” he said.
He said...
Karachi traders demand Rs3b compensation
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KARACHI: The affected traders of Bolton market have demanded an immediate compensation of Rs3 billion from the government.
President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Haji Abdul Majeed told Geo News that Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan is in contact with Finance Minster Shaukat Tarin in this regard.
He said Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)’s chief Altaf Hussain has also spoken to President Zardari...
Stocks gain 62pc in 2009
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KARACHI: After a traumatic year of 2008, stocks rebounded with a vengeance to end near 9,400 level, up 62 percent in 2009.
Index was seen at 5,865 points level on December 31, 2008 while benchmark showed improvement of 62 percent to close near 9,400 level on December 31, 2009.
During the year, Indian Stock Market gained 95 percent while Indonesian, Vietnamese and Chinese stock markets rose to 120 percent, 29 percent...
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