Iceland will close two airports on Friday for the first time, a week after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace over much of Europe and stranded thousands of passengers around the world, the Icelandic aviation authority announced.
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's airports have been spared from closure until now. Strong northwest winds had been blowing ash from the volcano, in the south of Iceland, out to sea and over Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, most airports appeared to be open on Thursday and are expected to be open Friday.
That reduction in volcanic activity appeared to be the main reason that flights resumed operating in Europe on Wednesday, along with European countries relaxing their restrictions on flight, according to a spokeswoman for Eurocontrol, an intergovernmental body that manages European air travel.
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's airports have been spared from closure until now. Strong northwest winds had been blowing ash from the volcano, in the south of Iceland, out to sea and over Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, most airports appeared to be open on Thursday and are expected to be open Friday.
That reduction in volcanic activity appeared to be the main reason that flights resumed operating in Europe on Wednesday, along with European countries relaxing their restrictions on flight, according to a spokeswoman for Eurocontrol, an intergovernmental body that manages European air travel.
Iceland will close two airports on Friday for the first time, a week after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace over much of Europe and stranded thousands of passengers around the world, the Icelandic aviation authority announced.
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's airports have been spared from closure until now. Strong northwest winds had been blowing ash from the volcano, in the south of Iceland, out to sea and over Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, most airports appeared to be open on Thursday and are expected to be open Friday.
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's airports have been spared from closure until now. Strong northwest winds had been blowing ash from the volcano, in the south of Iceland, out to sea and over Europe.
Elsewhere in Europe, most airports appeared to be open on Thursday and are expected to be open Friday.
Iceland will close two airports on Friday for the first time, a week after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace over much of Europe and stranded thousands of passengers around the world, the Icelandic aviation authority announced.
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's
The Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík International Airport will be closed beginning early Friday morning, the aviation authority said, according to a statement on the Keflavik airport's website.
Though the ash cloud originated in Iceland, the country's
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Zardari: PPP Proved Critics Wrong By Curtailing Presidential Powers
BAHAWALPUR, Apr 22 (apakistannewss.blogspot.com) resident Asif Ali Zardari said Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government proved its critics wrong as he gave up presidential powers and preserved rights of the people. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Benazir Smart Card here at Ashrafabad, the President said 35 years ago Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took forward the idea to bring power to the people. “We want to rule hearts of the people,” he said adding, “I did not stick to presidential powers and gave them back. Slogan of PPP is that people are the rulers.” He said for PPP leaders politics was worship and they embraced martyrdom and went to jails to preserve and protect rights of the people and their party lived on.
Zardari: Govt. Would do everything to address common men’s problems
BAHAWALPUR, April 22 Recognizing the enormity of problems faced by the common men, President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday reiterated the government’s resolve to address these issues problems by utilizing all available resources while generating more. “I know the problems are enormous, but the government will address these issues by increasing the country’s resources,” Zardari said while addressing a convention of the representatives, office bearers and the leadership of Peoples Youth Organization (PYO), Peoples Students Federation (PSF) and Peoples Labour Bureau (PLB) from Multan, Bahawalpur and D.G. Khan divisions here at Ashrafabad.
5 Militants Killed In Orakzai
Two weekly offs announced for govt offices
Lahore:
Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said the use of air-conditioners at the government offices would not be allowed before 11am, Geo News reported Thursday.He said while talking to a media briefing that the shops and commercial centers would be closed after 8pm except necessary businesses like pharmacy and bakeries etc..
Shoaib Sania Welcome in Pakistan
Hazarah Division Back To Life Again On 3rd mourning day
Pakistan Fitness Concerns Ahead Of World T20
Gillani: Manmohan accepts invitation to visit Pakistan
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Cheif Justice presses for effective Judicial Policy
Pakistan: No Compromise On Nuclear Deterrence Capability
Air strikes kill 45 in Khyber ‘jirgah’
Conflicting reports suggest the jirgah was arranged by a banned militant organisation when jets struck Tirah Valley.
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Australia, Pakistan ties developing: Foreign Minister
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has felicitated the nation on passing of the 18th amendment by the National Assembly and said it showed that only democratic system could deliver. Talking to media persons outside the parliament house today, the Minister said it was a historic moment and the legislators did a great job and rose up to the expectations of the nation. He said a section of media was criticizing the government and even some elements were doubtful before the actual tabling of the amendment that President would not transfer his powers to the parliament.
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NA Approves Judicial Commission
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Obama, Medvedev sign nuclear disarmament treaty
US and Russian presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev signed a landmark treaty cutting their nations' nuclear arsenals in Prague on Thursday.
Moscow and Washington agreed the treaty after months of tough negotiations bogged down by various disagreements, particularly over US missile defence plans that Russia opposes.
The treaty, which must be approved by the US Senate and the Russian parliament to take effect, is a successor to the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which expired last December.
The so-called "new START" cuts the number of deployed warheads by 30 percent from the levels set in the last major US-Russian disarmament treaty in 2002, specifying limits of 1,550 nuclear warheads for each of the two countries.
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ISLAMABAD: Survey launched to identify people below poverty line: Tarin
dvisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin said on Sunday that a household income survey had been launched with the help of World Bank to identify the people below poverty line.Addressing a post-budget press conference, he said the people below the poverty line would be provided Benazir Cards for the provision of relief.
Islamabad: Tarin urges parliamentarians to show tax details
Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin Sunday urged the parliamentarians to announce details of taxes they pay, in order to persuade people to pay taxes for national progress and development.
Islamabad: Budget reflecting nine point economic agenda of Govt : Tarin
Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tarin has said budget speech reflects nine‑point economic agenda of the government. Talking to PTV on Saturday night, he lauded the efforts of economic advisory council and experts from various sectors in making budget keeping in view aspiration of the people.
Peshawar : NWFP cabinet approves revised estimates, budget 2009 10
The NWFP Cabinet in its special meeting held here Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti approved the revised estimates 2008‑09 and budget estimates 2009‑10.
Peshawar: Debate on NWFP budget concluded
Parliamentarians in NWFP Assembly have criticized the NWFP government for not taking measure to control the deficit and said that government failed to adopt any mechanism for controlling the deficit, which they termed as the record shortfall during the last 72 years history of the province. While taking part in the debate on budget parliamentary leader of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) and former Speaker Abdul Akbar Khan said that the deficit reflected in the supplementary budget of the province was also record high.
NWFP assembly passes Rs214 Billion Budget for the fiscal year 2009-10
NWFP assembly has passed Rs214.18 Billion budget on Monday after the members of the assembly from opposition and treasury benches withdrew their cut motions on the demands of grants on the request of NWFP Chief minister Ameer Haider Hoti. (Peshawar)
Lahore: Rs 2.3 billion earmarked for new vocational institutes
The Punjab government in its annual budget 2009-10 has allocated Rs 2.3 billion for the establishment of more new vocational training institutes in the province. The allocation will help enhance global competitiveness in Punjab, through qualitative and productive workforce by developing demand driven, standardized, dynamic and integrated Technical Education and Vocational Training system.
Lahore: Govt announces 15 pc ad-hoc relief to govt servants in budget
unjab government has announced 15 per cent ad hoc relief allowance for in-service government employees and 15 percent increase in net pension of retired employees from July 1, 2009 in the provincial budget 2009-10. Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira announced this in his budget speech during the 13th session of the house here Tuesday. Speaker PA Rana Muhammad Iqbal was chairing the session.
Highlights of Punjab Budget 2009-10 (Punjab)
Pakistan Lahore: Highlights of Punjab Budget 2009-10 presented by Punjab Finance Minister Tanvir Ashraf Kaira in the provincial assembly are as under:-
US says focused on Pakistan energy needs, confident of nuclear safety
The United States is focused on meeting Pakistan’s growing energy needs, the State Department said in remarks Wednesday which indicated Washington’s openness to the possibility of future civilian nuclear cooperation with the key South Asian ally.“We are focused on Pakistan’s energy needs. But as we said last week, right now, that does not include civilian nuclear energy,” Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P J Crowley said in response to a question at the daily briefing.
NPC to hold gala in celebration of consensus on 18th Amendment
The National Press Club (NPC) will organise ‘Jash-e-Jahmuriat Family Gala’ on April 10 to commemorate consensus on 18th Constitutional Amendment at Convention Center for supporting and strengthening democracy and supremacy of parliament in the country. Talking to APP, President NPC Afzal Butt said journalists waged a long battle for restoring constitution of 1973 to its real stature and faced number of hardships including imprisonment, flogging and torture.
Pakistan edges closer to banning domestic violence : Washington Post
The National Assembly Thursday repealed the Legal Framework Order, 2002 (Chief Executive’s Order No. 24 of 2002), with majority of the vote.The House passed the clause two of the bill further to amend the Constitution (18th amendment) bill, 2010 with 258 votes in favour of the clause.The Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza announced “the Clause-II of the bill is passed with votes not less than two third of the total House,” after conducting vote on it.
Pakistan Army’s Mushak trainer crashes, pilot embraces shahadat
Mushak trainer aircraft of Pakistan Army crashed on Thursday while on its routine flight mission in Nagman Charsada road near Peshawar. According to ISPR, the pilot of the single seat aircraft, Captain Rashid embraced Shahadat following the crash. Body of the Shaheed pilot is being taken to Gilgit for burial with all military honors, in his home town. An enquiry into the incident has been ordered.
China snubs India on Security Council Seat
China snubbed India on its bid to become sixth member of United Nations Security Council as Indian Foreign Minister S M Krishna sought China support for the same during his recent four day official visit to China. Political analysists said here Thursday. The joint press conference by the two respective foreign ministers and the communique also failed to find a mention of much sought after China’s support with respect to permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
NA passes bill to substitute Article 58 of Constitution
The National Assembly Thursday passed Clause 17, of the 18th Amendment bill, 2010, to substitute Article 58 of the Constitution with ‘Dissolution of the National Assembly’. “Under the Clause, the President shall dissolve the National Assembly if so advised by the Prime Minister; and the National Assembly shall, unless sooner dissolved, stand dissolved at the expiration of 48 hours after the Prime Minister has so advised.
NA adopts 80 clauses of Constitutional Bill
The National Assembly on Thursday adopted 80 clauses of the over hundred-clause ‘Constitutional (Eighteenth Amendment) Bill 2010’ with two third majority and by also rejecting amendments in the bill by certain members.
PM assures no operation in Kala Dhaka
Apr 8 : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday assured JUI Members in the National Assembly that no military operation will be carried out in Kala Dhaka.Prime Minister gave this assurance to JUI members, who staged token walk out from the proceedings of the House soon after it started.Prime Minister said that he had already given this assurance to JUI members who called on him prior to the session and he reaffirmed in the House that no operation would be undertaken in Kala Dhaka.
Zardari urges parliament to pass 18th amendment bill without delay
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Exports from Pakistan to Malaysia witnessed unprecedented increase of 24.60 percent during year 2009 as compared to the export
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Exports from Pakistan to Malaysia witnessed unprecedented increase of 24.60 percent during year 2009 as compared to the exports of 2008.According to a press statement received here on Tuesday from Commercial Counselor for Pakistan High Commission in Malaysia, Wajiullah Kundi, the latest data for the year 2009 released by Malaysia External Trade Development Authority (MRTD) said that the total exports to Malaysia by Pakistan reached to RM.526.12 million in 2009 as compared to RM.422.32 million registered in 2008.
Fehmida for healthcare services in disaster management strategy Fehmida for healthcare services in disaster management strategy
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Dr.Fehmida Mirza Tuesday stressed the need for integration of prompt healthcare services in the disaster management strategy in order to provide prompt medical care to the disaster stricken people.In her message on the World Health Day, being observed on Wednesday, Fehmida Mirza said it was imperative to make hospitals safe heavens for disaster stricken people instead of becoming disaster zones themselves.
Zardari ensuring supremacy of parliament: Firdous Ashiq
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Population Welfare Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday said that President Asif Ali Zardari has taken a remarkable step through surrendering his powers for strengthing democracy and supremacy of the Parliament.Talking to APP after the joint session of the parliament, she said that it is remarkable step in the history of Pakistan, as for the first time a President has talked about the importance of institutions rather than individuals.She said, “Shaheed Benazir Bhutto had taken the initiative of reconciliation but today her vision has been practically implemented.”
Naek lauds introduction of 18th Amendment
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): Chairman Senate, Farooq H. Naek here on Tuesday expressed delight and profound satisfaction over the introduction of 18th Amendment in the Parliament.Chairing the meeting of Senate House Business Advisory Committee, comprising heads of Parliamentary parties represented in the Senate, Naek said that being a historic consensus document, it symbolizes sovereignty of the Parliament.
Next budget to be tabled in June: Fehmida
ISLAMABAD, Apr 6 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza Tuesday said the next fiscal budget would be tabled in the Parliament in June as per the previous practices.She said this while talking to journalists here at the Parliament House. She hoped that the Constitutional Reforms Bill would be passed during the current session of the parliament.Fehmida said it was the combined contribution of all the political parties who kept in view the national interest and it was their big success.
Afghans can’t forget Pakistani support during Jihad: Prof Rabbani
KABUL, April 6 (APP): Former Afghan President Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani has said that Afghan people cannot forget Pakistani support during the Soviet invasion and hosting millions of refugees so far.Talking to APP, Prof Rabbani said both the countries have historical relations and shared deep-rooted bonds of history, culture, geography, customs, languages, literature and faith.He said the Pakistani government always extended full support to Afghan people at the time of trial.
Country’s Armed Forces Fully Capable Of Coping internal, external challenges: PM
THAL COMPLEX, Apr 6 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza on Tuesday said the country’s defence forces were fully capable of coping with internal and external challenges and expressed satisfaction over the high state of preparedness of Pakistan Air Force in carrying out anti-terrorist operations.The Prime Minister was addressing a select audience after witnessing a live fire power demonstration by the aircraft of Pakistan Air Force, marking successful conclusion of the first phase of exercise High Mark 2010.
Chairman Joint chiefs of Staff Committee, three Services Chiefs, federal minister for defence and foreign defence attaches also witnessed the awesome fire power demonstration.
The demonstration represented by the complete fleet of PAF, reflective of the devastating fire power of the PAF, was performed by F-16, JF-17 Thunder and Mirage aircraft at the PAF Thal Range.
Prime Minister Gilani, who took keen interest in exercises of targeting the mock hideouts of terrorists said the speed, accuracy and strength of Pakistan Air Force was clearly visible in the demonstration.
He expressed satisfaction that Pakistan Air Force, despite its heavy commitment in the ongoing Counter Terrorist Operations, and remaining within its own resources, undertook a major exercise High Mark-2010, which shows its full preparedness for its missions, role and task.
He said the event not only portrayed the true potential of Pakistan Air Force, but also indicates its superior professionalism, incomparable skills and matchless team work of its air warriors, as well as the vision and planning of its commanders.
Gilani said Pakistan strives for peace in a stable environment and assured the regional countries that it has no aggressive designs against anyone. “We, however, need to test our defensive capabilities,” he said.
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