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IHC issues notice to Dr AQ Khan
Jun 7th
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notice to renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan against a plea seeking restrictions on free movement of the scientist, Geo News reported.
Petitioner Colonel Muhammad Faheem, the Chief Security…
Asian markets mostly lower as US fears persist
Jun 7th
HONG KONG: Another poor performance on Wall Street and global economic fears sent most Asian shares lower early Tuesday in the first full day of trade as several markets returned from a long weekend.
In morning trade, Hong Kong fell 0.75 percent and S…
Asian shares down on dismal US figures
Jun 6th
HONG KONG: Asian shares on Monday followed Wall Street down after dismal jobs figures last week pointed to a faltering US recovery.
Embattled utility TEPCO was the biggest loser in Tokyo after reports that it was to record a massive loss following the…
US to maintain ”robust” military role in Asia: Gates
Jun 4th
SINGAPORE: Defense Secretary Robert Gates vowed the US military would maintain a “robust” presence across Asia backed up with new high-tech weaponry to protect allies and safeguard shipping lanes.
Seeking to reassure Asian allies mindful of China”s g…
Highlights of PSDP 2011-12
Jun 4th
ISLAMABAD: Following are the highlights of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2011-12:
Total amount of Rs. 730 billion has been allocated in PSDP-2011-12 for various ongoing and new schemes.
Out of total PSDP, the federal share is Rs. 290 bil…
Asian shares down ahead of US jobs figures
Jun 3rd
HONG KONG: Asian shares were mostly lower in edgy trade Friday as dealers nervously awaited a key US jobs report amid concerns over the world”s biggest economy.
The losses come a day after a regional sell-off that was caused by a slew of miserable US…
Japan PM survives no-confidence vote
Jun 2nd
TOKYO: Japan”s Prime Minister Naoto Kan survived a no-confidence vote Thursday after pledging to step down once the country is on the road to recovery from the March 11 quake and nuclear disaster.
The promise to hand over power to a younger gener…
Dollar rises against yen amid Japan political uncertainty
Jun 2nd
TOKYO: The dollar rose against the yen in Asia on Thursday, rebounding from overnight falls amid political uncertainty in Japan, analysts said.
The dollar rose to 81.31 yen in Tokyo morning trade from 80.92 yen in New York late Wednesday.
The greenba…
Yen drops on Moody”s Japan debt warning
May 31st
TOKYO: The dollar jumped against the yen in Asian trade Tuesday after ratings agency Moody”s said it could lower Japan”s Aa2 government debt rating, dealers said.
The greenback rose to 81.26 yen in Tokyo trade from 80.79 yen in late Monday. The euro…
Germany announces end to nuclear power by 2022
May 30th
BERLIN: Germany will shut down all its nuclear plants by 2022, and eight reactors shut down after Japan”s nuclear disaster in March will not be reactivated, the government announced Monday. The decision, announced by Environment Minister Norbert Roett…
