National
KESC asks consumers to pay bills or face disconnections»Power consumers, already facing the agony of power failures and over-billing, have been warned to duly pay their current month’s electricity bills by the due date otherwise they would face power disconnection to their homes and businesses.Chief Executive Officer of the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) Naveed Ismail has said that it was a standard [...]
Business
Govt to issue 100 licenses for oil, gas exploration»ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday announced new petroleum policy for the year 2009.
Addressing a press conference here, Advisor to Prime Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources, Dr. Asim Husain said that over 100 licennses would be issued for oil and gas exploration in the country. He said the new liberal policy will attract local and [...]
Sports
Pakistan probables named for Test series against Sri Lanka»The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee has here on Tuesday announced the names of 22 probable players for the forthcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka.
The meeting, presided over by chief selector Abdul Qadir, was also attended by the national team’s coach Intikhab Alam and newly-appointed captain Younus Khan besides the members of the [...]
Travel
Dubai - for a luxurious break in the sun»Dubai has changed drastically in the past ten years, and is still changing – it is fast becoming one of the most modern and upbeat centres of Asia, attracting attention as a world business hub, and becoming an increasingly popular spot for tourists, boasting magnificent five star hotels and a cornucopia of shopping with top [...]
