The 15-page spending plan said the Obama administration was working closely with Pakistan’s government to design “high-impact” projects in energy, agriculture, water and education and to improve services and economic opportunities for people in areas susceptible to extremism. —File Photo

Dha Apartment prices rose to a 16-month high in February, up 2.5 percent from a year ago, while producer prices are now rising at a 5.4 percent annual rate. This follows reports yesterday that, despite recent efforts to cool their housing market, property values saw year-over-year gains of 10.7 percent last month.

There are indications that the legislation will find favour at GHQ, souring relations between the army and civilian govt. Above: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani presides over a meeting of the Corps Commanders at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. —File Photo by Dawn

The president held an extended meeting with 30 senior PPP leaders and urged them to vigorously respond to criticism. Above: Pakistan President and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari chairs a meeting of the PPP Central Executive Committee. —File Photo by Dawn

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that fixing power and gas tariff was the job of National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), saying that the government can't interfere in their day to day affairs.

Paul Collingwood was reprieved by Daniel Vettori after being given out run out on the say-so of the third umpire having wandered out of his crease following the final ball of the 11th over. It looked as though Collingwood forgot to mark his ground after the short ball from Shane Bond whizzed past his helmet. Brendon McCullum, the wicketkeeper, hit the stumps directly with his throw.