Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani has allowed NEPRA (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) to increase power tariffs by 31% according to new formula instead of 50-60% which was suggested by NEPRA. Gilani took this decision after discussing with Finance Minister, Naveed Qamar and Minister for Water & Power, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. Notification will be issued [...]
NEPRA to Increase Power Tariffs by 31%
Published in August 31st, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in Business
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Dr. Aafia’s Health Facing Serious Condition
Published in August 31st, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in National
The Asian Human Rights Commission has claimed that Pakistani scientist, Dr. Aafia’s health is in serious condition due to bullet wound and removal of one kidney and no medical treatment is being given by US government. She is on trial in New York.
Dr. Aafia was suspected to plan for suicide attack but later accused to [...]
China and Iraq Agree on a Deal of $3 billion
Published in August 29th, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in Business
Iraqi oil Minister Hussain Al Shahristani has confirmed that Iraq and a company of China, CNPC have agreed on a deal of $3 billion to pump oil from Adhab oilfield. China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is a biggest oil & gas company of Aisha by producing 2.76 million barrels oil per day.
This was an old [...]
Hindu-Christian Violence Started Again in India
Published in August 27th, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in World
Eight persons have been killed in armed clashes between Hindus and Christians in Indian’s state Orrisa. This violence started when an eminent Hindu leader, Swami Laxmanananda Sarwasti was killed on Saturday.
A well known human rights organization of US said that the Indian government had failed to protect minorities. In a 37 page report, organization has [...]
Famous Poet “Ahmed Fraz” Passed Away
Published in August 26th, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in National
A well-known poet of Pakistan, Ahmed Fraz has passed away on Monday. His funeral prayer was offered in Islamabad today which was attended by a number of renowned personalities.
78 years old Ahmed Fraz was born on January 14, 1931 and his real name was Ahmed Shah. He was most famous poet among the people after [...]
PML (N) has Announced to Quit Four-Party Coalition Today
Published in August 25th, 2008
Posted by The Business Time in National
PML (N) has announced to quit four-party coalition today. Leader of PML (N), Mian Nawaz Sharif said in press conference today that PML (N) was promised to restore judges after one day of the impeachment or resignation of former President Musharraf but PPP remained unable to fulfill this promise resulting separation from ruling coalition. He [...]
