Wajahat Javed
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001
Published stories: 143
Articles By Wajahat Javed
Shah Mahmood Qureshi likely to receive an elusive offer from PML-N Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has set his focus towards acquiring the services of former foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, as it is a great opportunity to gain significant ground in south Punjab and upper Sindh. The two political personals are scheduled […]
Nov 21 2011 | Posted in
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Analyst’s backs government plans to dampen CNG consumption in private cars Dr Asim Hussain, Minister Petroleum and Natural Resources, wants the cabinet to devise steps that will dampen the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in private cars so that the same resource can be utilized in other sectors, which are in dire need of […]
Nov 19 2011 | Posted in
Business,
Pakistan |
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Tethyan Copper Company lashes out at Balochistan Mining Committee for refusing their grant. Tethyan Copper Company (TCC), who applied for a mining lease in Chagai, Balochistan, were furious with Balochistan Mining Committee refusal. TCC has lashed out at the provincial licensing authority and claimed that they have breached mineral rules. Apart from that, TCC has […]
Nov 18 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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Tethyan Copper Company denied mining license by Balochistan Mining Committee The Reko Diq project, a mining venture to be carried out in Chagai, which was supposed to be awarded to Tethyan Copper Company, is now hanging in the balance as Balochistan Mining Committee has denied them mining license. On Thursday, November 18, 2011 Amanullah Kanrani, […]
Nov 17 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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Pakistan IT ministry to adopt 3G technology A meeting between Pakistani Prime Minister, Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, and high-officials is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011. It is expected that during the congregation the prime minister will approve the Third Generation (3G) telecommunications policy and will order the IT ministry to take […]
Nov 16 2011 | Posted in
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Federal Board of Revenue still unclear on Hummer’s classification Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is yet to make a decision whether General Motors signature car, Hummer, be classified as a luxury or commercial vehicle. According to the law, taxes levied upon imported vehicles vary as per their category. If a car is classified as a […]
Nov 15 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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Shoddy Canal system causes 40% wastage in Punjab Old and tawdry watercourses and canals have caused clean water wastage of 40 per cent in Punjab, leading to loss of agricultural productivity, says an official engaged in water management. An engineer at the Water Management Department of Faisalabad, Khalid Mahmood, said Personals associated with farming bussniess […]
Nov 14 2011 | Posted in
Business,
Pakistan |
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Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants from China Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) are likely to enter into a contract to carry out a joint venture, which would enable Pakistan to acquire two nuclear power plants, with a combined power creation capacity of 2,000 megawatts. The two power […]
Nov 10 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan |
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Raja Pervez Ashraf to appear in Supreme Court of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf, Former water and power minister of Pakistan, has been summoned to Supreme Court on Monday, October 31. The former minister is set to defend the accusation made against him of corruption, awarding of contracts to different companies for rental power projects (RPPs). […]
Oct 28 2011 | Posted in
Pakistan,
Society |
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Asian Development Bank to finance $36.8 million for wind farm in Pakistan Thursday, October 27: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revealed on their website that it is going to finance a loan of $36.8 million to Zorlu Enerji Electrik Uretim, a Turkish wind farm company, to help set up a privately owned wind farm […]
Oct 27 2011 | Posted in
Business,
Pakistan |
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President Asif Ali Zardari wants to promote interfaith harmony in Pakistan Wednesday, October 26: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has called for promotion of interfaith harmony amongst the religiously diverse society of the country. The President also called for protecting the rights of minorities in the country. Zardari made the acquaintance to Hindu community, […]
Oct 26 2011 | Posted in
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Society |
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