Washington, Nov 17 : In the wake of the ongoing recession and economy collapse, Pakistan is learnt to have turned to Britain and 11 other “Friends of Democratic Pakistan” for help to save itself from financial crisis and military defeat by Islamist insurgents, said a report in timesonline. com
According to the report, Pakistani officials are in Abu Dhabi today to ask for billions of dollars from “Friends of Democratic Pakistan”. The meeting comes just two days after Pakistan agreed to a loan of 7.6 billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Islamabad, Nov 17 : The Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, which faced the most dreadful suicide attack in Pakistan’s history claiming more than 50 lives, will have a bomb-proof wall around it to protect it against terrorist attacks in the future, said the hotel administration.
Quoting hotel sources, a TV channel reported that a concrete wall would also be built alongside the bombproof wall.
New Delhi, Nov 17 : The Ministry of Rural Development will organise a third South Asian Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN-III) here from tomorrow.
The four day long conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Besides, the members of different UN and International Agencies, International and National NGOs, State officials, members of Panchayati Raj Institutions, local organizations, self help groups, women groups, community based organizations and the like are expected to participate in the conference.
Srinagar, Nov 17 : Polling today began on a dull note due to severe cold in ten assembly segments in the first of seven-phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir amid unprecedented security arrangements.
Over 600,000 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase to choose 10 representatives in the most-keenly fought Assembly elections in the State''s political history despite boycott call by separatists.
Key Sonawari constituency in Bandipora valley has the highest number of candidates among the 10 seats while Nobra constituency in Leh district has the least.
Islamabad, Nov 17 : The Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, which faced the most dreadful suicide attack in Pakistan’s history claiming more than 50 lives, will have a bomb-proof wall around it to protect it against terrorist attacks in the future, said the hotel administration.
Washington, Nov 17: Pop star Kylie Minogue is set to host next year''s (09) Brit Awards.
Srinagar, Nov 17 : Polling today began on a dull note due to severe cold in ten assembly segments in the first of seven-phase elections in Jammu and Kashmir amid unprecedented security arrangements.
