BusinessIran rejects fresh EU sanctions as ‘illogical’
Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday rejected as “illogical” fresh sanctions adopted by the European Union against the Islamic republic over its contentious nuclear programme. “The move (by the EU) to impose sanctions,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/24/iran-rejects-fresh-eu-sanctions-as-illogical/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 24, 2011
BusinessWarid telecom marks six years
Warid Telecom Pakistan marked its sixth year of business excellence in Pakistan. The mobile operator entered the market on May 23, 2005. It has acquired a name in the market for quality<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/24/warid-telecom-marks-six-years/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 24, 2011
NATIONALGovernment urged to announce business-friendly budget
Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has urged the federal government to announce a business and public-friendly budget besides curbing the menace of the ongoing energy crisis in the countr
May 24, 2011
NATIONALTop Qaeda leader killed in drone attack
Al Qaeda has lost its high-profile religious figure Salim al Laibi in a recent US drone attack near the town of Mirali in North Waziristan, sources told Pakistan Today on Sunday. “Salam<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/top-qaeda-leader-killed-in-drone-attack/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
NATIONALProvinces equally responsible for economic reforms: Sheikh
Federal Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh said on Sunday that Pakistan was going through a big transition and provincial governments equally shared the responsibility for the success of economic reforms and improvement<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/provinces-equally-responsible-for-economic-reforms-sheikh/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
NATIONALThe 40 schools that never became models
The City District Government Karachi (CDGK)’s dream to repair its schools in each town of the metropolis so that they can be presented as models never materialised as the provincial government refused<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/the-40-schools-that-never-became-models/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
LAHORESingle parents protest outside LHC
In yet another gathering to create awareness about the issue of children isolated as a result of divorce or separation, My Foundation for Separated Children and Families (MFSCF) held their seventh pro
May 23, 2011
BusinessGovt looks to empower OGRA and NEPRA
The government is looking to empower and, thereby, strengthen energy regulators, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA). This would help bring domestic energy sector’s<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/govt-looks-to-empower-ogra-and-nepra/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
BusinessWeekly inflation falls by 0.32pc
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), for the lowest income group, has dwindled by a weekly 0.32 percent in the week ended on May 19. Provisional figures from the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) rev
May 23, 2011
SportsFIFA to rule on Indonesian elections on 31st
FIFA will decide on any necessary action against the strife-torn Indonesian football association (PSSI) during their congress on May 31 after chaotic scenes brought a halt to the PSSI leadership elections. The<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/fifa-to-rule-on-indonesian-elections-on-31st/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
BusinessUniform energy tariffs urgently needed
titans and economic managers in the country agree that the country should have uniform energy tariffs. Subsidies on electricity, gas and petroleum products should immediately be removed for all sectors, expect lifeline<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/uniform-energy-tariffs-urgently-needed/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011
NATIONALWashington opposing talks with Haqqani network
Before launching a fully-fledged military operation in North Waziristan as demanded by the United States, Pakistan is urging the Haqqani network to begin a peace dialogue with the US and Afghan authorities,<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/05/23/washington-opposing-talks-with-haqqani-network/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 23, 2011