Pakistan news of October 13, 2008 - Blocking water from Chenab river may hurt India Pakistan ties
2008-10-13 14:41:05 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - Pakistan News News)Pakistan news of October 13, 2008
- India might hurt relation between the two countries by blocking water from River Chenab
- Joint session of the parliament on Anti terror war to resume today
- Karachi Stock Exchange to remain open
- $1.4 billion assistance to Pakistan reaffirmed by the World Bank
- Pakistan clamps victory over Sri Lanks in T20 thriller in Toronto
India might hurt relation between the two countries by blocking water from River Chenab
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari, yesterday, expressed disappointment while talking about the steps taken by India to stop flow of water from Chenab violating the Indus Water Treaty. He said that the Indian Prime Minister had assured him during their meeting in the US that India stands committed to the Indus Water Treaty. He said “Pakistan would be paying a very high price for India’s move to block Pakistan’s water supply from the Chenab river, India should not trade-off important regional objectives for short-term domestic goals.”
Joint session of the parliament on Anti terror war to resume today
Islamabad: With no time limit set to the proceedings of the parliament closed door session resumes today. According to the officials the session can continue for 3 or 4 more days. The government of Pakistan is trying to develop a national consensus on the US led war on terror and the role of the Pakistan military and security forces in this war.
The opposition has up till now expressed its dissatisfaction on the in camera briefing by the military and now its the turn of the parliamentarians to speak out on this issue.
Karachi Stock Exchange to remain open
Karachi: As per earlier news the Karachi Stock Exchange high ups had decided to keep the stock market closed from indefinite period, but during the meeting held yesterday, between the Securities and Exchange commission and the directors of Karachi Stock Exchange it was decided that the Karachi Stock Exchange would resume its normal trading from Monday. The meeting parties could not reach a decision on how to tackle the burning issues faced by the stock market.
$1.4 billion assistance to Pakistan reaffirmed by the World Bank
Washington: During the meeting of the President of the World Bank and Mr. Shaukat Tareen, who has been appointed as the advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, the World Bank President renewed its pledge to $ 1.4 billion loan to meet the country’s needs. The World Bank, had, pledged $600 million for investment portfolio and $800 million for budgetary support earlier.
Pakistan clamps victory over Sri Lanks in T20 thriller in Toronto
Toronto: The Pakistani Cricket team claimed victory in 20/20 series over the Sri Lankan team in Toronto, yesterday. Shoaib Malik remained unbeaten at 42 and was named the man of the match. Sri Lanka scored 137 for 9. Pakistan chased the target by 141 with 3 wickets remaining.
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