Business Revitalisation needed: Women chambers gathering dust since inception Kazim Alam Some blame it on the alleged covert opposition from mainstream chambers of commerce and industry while others point a finger at the lack of enthusiasm on the part of women entrepreneurs, but the fact remains that the two women's chambers of commerce and industry established in Sindh side by side about five years ago have remained 'dormant' for many years now. Mood swings: 'Rating downgrade to further dent investor confidence' Shahbaz Rana Moody's decision to downgrade Pakistan's sovereign credit ratings will affect trading in the stock market as foreign investors will further shy away from investing in equities, said Muhammad Ali, Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) here on Tuesday. _______________________________________________ Sports Kamran, Razzaq make T20 return Fawad Hussain The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee has recalled wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal, all-rounder Abdul Razzaq and opener Imran Nazir as a 15-man squad was announced for the Twenty20 series against Australia and the World Twenty20. Snooker: Majid closes in on second round Nabeel Hashmi Pakistan cueist Mohammad Majid registered another victory at the IBSF World U21 Snooker Championship, defeating New Zealand's Rogan Beedle 4-0 in their group encounter played in Wuxi, China. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Catching up with Fuzon Shahzeb Shaikh Even without an album release in almost four years, the Fuzon trio is as busy as ever. The band has kept fans entertained by releasing singles at regular intervals, such as last year's world cup track and the song in collaboration with Azm-e-Alishan. Do you have an appetite for Veena in Ramazan? Our Correspondents When the promo for Veena Malik's Ramazan show "Astaghfaar" made the rounds on the internet Monday evening, a large chunk of internet commenters were appalled. "I am Veena Malik. In the entire month of Ramazan, I will seek forgiveness for my sins and yours, with you on Hero TV," Veena says in her promo, with a slightly quivering lip and tear-streaked cheek. _______________________________________________ |