LAHOREPHA funds embezzlement, accused to be made accountable
Anti-corruption department finds sufficient evidence against PHA officialsAudit report discovers financial irregularities amounting to Rs 52 millionLAHOREThe countdown starts as the anti-corruption de
Oct 16, 2010
BusinessPTCL wins fiber optics contract
Karachi: A 120-kilometer long fiber optic project for 36 cities of Northern Punjab has been won by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). <br />The technical evaluation of fiber optic project for Balochistan has been concluded, part of the effort to bring the cutting edge of technology to what has been a traditionally a peripheral area, Pervaiz Iftikhar, acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) informed Pakistan Today.<br />Wateen and PTCL both have equal opportunity to
Oct 15, 2010
Editor's MailTit for tat
When Musharraf took over the country in a coup in 1999, he dethroned an elected government. He sent the democracy packing and the Sharif family into a mutually agreed upon exile in Saudi Arabia. He al
Oct 15, 2010
Editor's MailCongratulations
Dear Editor,It was a tremendous experience to read such a nice newspaper. It was like reading an international newspaper. I really appreciate your innovative approach towards Pakistani journalism. I w
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailTalent shows vs dance shows
The recent increase in the TV programmes that have started various dance compettiotons under the pretext of talent shows is not what Islam teaches us. Bringing to fore the young children of ripe age a
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailThe XXL cabinet
In a statement yesterday, the PM announced that he had plans to reduce the size of the gargantuan cabinet that the executive arm of the state is labouring under. This upsized version of the cabinet co
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailElders in our age
It is a fact, as strange as it may sound, that we have lost the appeal and respect for elders in our society. The youth is busy in their education, sports activities, internet, and mobile phones. They
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailThe Royal Palm fiasco
I am writing this with regard to the Royal Palm scandal that has been surfacing in the news these days. It is has been said by the Parliamentary Committee investigating the matter that the club was bu
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailFacebook, a marvel
Facebook has changed the way people live in the past five years. They have become addicted to Facebook. I dont think I can name any other site which has boasted this much success in such a short time.
Oct 13, 2010
Editor's MailCongratulations
Dear Editor,Congratulations on bringing out a well-edited newspaper from Lahore. The contents are high quality, enjoyable and worth reading. All the best to you and your team on this venture.ABDUL RAH
Oct 12, 2010
BusinessFresh strategy being developed to target EU markets
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has convened a meeting of important industrialists on Thursday to formulate a strategy on how to derive the greatest benefit from the European Union's (EU) waiver o
Oct 12, 2010
Editor's MailWinter and flood affectees
It is a shame the present government has done nothing substantial in helping the flood affected people. Most of them are still without any shelter and food supplies. They need to have basic provisions
Oct 12, 2010