November 12th, 2008 by The Online Reporter
Pakistan will not allow the United States to launch ground or air strikes on targets inside its territory and will take up the issue with the new US administration, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani told the National Assembly on Tuesday.
“The message of parliament is loud and clear, that Pakistani territory should not be used for terrorist activities and our sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected by all,” he said. The senators assured the prime minister of their full support in the US Senate for enhanced co-operation between the two countries and said US CENTCOM chief General David Petraeus would also plead Pakistan’s case before the US administration.
November 12th, 2008 by The Online Reporter
Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday accorded approval to the Diamer-Bhasha dam worth $12.6 billion.
Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf during the press briefing on the Diamer-Bhasha dam project said that dam would generate 4500MW electricity. He said that government would open bids for the pre-qualification of the project by November 30 to hire contractors.
Minister said that ECNEC had also approved comprehensive plan for the displaced families and they would be provided compensation. The project would be completed in the next seven years. Minister further said that project would provide electricity worth $1.5 billion per annum and the agriculture sector would get the benefit of $500 million annually.
November 12th, 2008 by The Online Reporter
Name : Justine Henin- Hardenne
Birthdate : 1 June 1982
Birthplace : Liege, Belgium
Height : 1,68m (5′ 5 3/4
Weight : 57 kg (126 lbs. )
Nationality : Belgium
Plays : Right-handed, one-handed backhand
Status : Pro(since Jan. 1999)
Best Known As : Winner of the 2003 French and U.S. Open
Sanex WTA Tour Singles Titles: 5
Sanex WTA Tour Doubles Titles: 1
Grand Slam Titles: 0
ITF Women’s Circuit Singles Titles: 7
Career Prize Money: $1,212,157
Career Win/Loss Record: 158-50(end of 2001)
