Pakistan presidential election on Sept 6: Election Commission
Friday announced that elections to choose a new President willbe held on September six.
"Presidential elections will be held on September 6.
Pak blasts toll rises to 78; would-be suicide bomber arrested
Islamabad, Aug 22 (PTI) Six people Friday succumbed to injuries sustained in twin suicide blasts outside an ordnance factory complex near the Pakistani capital, taking the toll to 78, even as an of
Vijender loses semifinal, settles for bronze in Olympics
for a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics after being out-punched by Cuban Emilio Correa Bayeaux in the semifinalsof the 75kg. category here Friday.
Pak's ruling coalition meets to discuss judges reinstatement
Islamabad, Aug 22 (PTI) Pakistan's ruling coalition leaders Friday held hectic consultations to resolve differences over the restoration of deposed judges that are threatening to split up the allia
TWELVE PROVINCES IN RI SEE GROWTH OF MORE THAN 6.4 PCT
Jakarta, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said 12 of the country's 33 provinces in the first half of 2008 recorded a higher-than-national economic growth rate of 6.4 percent.
RI ALREADY FREE FROM ECONOMIC CRISIS: PRESIDENT
Jakarta, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Indonesia is already free from the economic crisis but still facing many challenges to achieve a better future.
RI IS LARGEST POTATO PRODUCER IN SE ASIA: MINISTER
Bandung, W Java, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Indonesia is the largest potato-producing nation in Southeast Asia with an annual production of 1.1 million tons, a minister said.
DPD CHIEF: FOOD, ENERGY SECURITY EQUALLY CRUCIAL TO RI
Jakarta, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Food security is as crucial to Indonesia as energy security, Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Chairman Ginandjar Kartasasmita said.
TRADE MINISTER TO MEET CHINESE COUNTERPART IN BEIJING
Beijing, China Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Indonesian Trade Minister Mari Elka Pangestu will meet her Chinese counterpart Chen Deming during a working visit to China on August 22-24, an Indonesian Embassy of
SOME 20 FOREIGN DIPLOMATS TO ATTEND KRAKATOA FESTIVAL 2008
Bandarlampung, Aug 22 (ANTARA) - Some 20 foreign diplmats are scheduled to attend the 18th Krakatoa Festival 2008 in Lampung, a spokesperson of the event's organizers said here Friday.
