Islamabad—President Pervez Musharraf has
stressed the need for more Japanese investments
and imports from Pakistan to achieve balance in
bilateral trade. Talking to Japanese Foreign
Minister Masahiko Koumura, who called on him
here on Saturday, the President expressed the
hope that economic relations between the two
countries will continue to grow.
Islamabad—PML-N spokesman Siddiq ul Farooq has
said Mian Nawaz Sharif will not participate in
the by polls adding he however, can contest the
election any time. PML-N spokesman said
this while talking to media here Saturday. He
held Mian Nawaz Sharif is party chief and he has
achieved such a statute that he does not need to
contest election.
Lahore—Managing Director, Pakistan Electric
Power Company (PEPCO), Munawar Baseer Saturday
disclosed that the WAPDA’s deficit had exceeded
over Rs120 billion and that the tariff will have
to be raised in case the government gives no
subsidy or grant.
Islamabad—PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari
Saturday said there is no difference between him
and Mian Nawaz Sharif on restoration of judges,
however, he added experts will decide how to
move forward to resolve the issue.
New York—The United States is considering
sending 7,000 more troops to war-torn
Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall
in contributions from NATO allies, The New York
Times reported Saturday.
Islamabad—Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) while
endorsing announcement made by Mian Nawaz Sharif
about reinstatement of deposed judges on May, 12
has warned they will not accept any formula
under which PCO judges would retain their
offices.
New Delhi—Oil Ministers of India, Pakistan and
Iran will soon hold talks to sort out safety and
security issues pertaining to $7.4 billion Iran,
Pakistan, India gas pipeline that would pass
through Pakistan.
