Pakistan PM refuses to quit after conviction

Pakistan Prime Minister Seyed Yusuf Raza Gilani has refused to quit the post even after being convicted by Supreme Court for contempt of Court. The Supreme Court found him guilty of contempt of court for not complying with a Court order to reopen a case against President Azif Ali Zardari. Read more

Bread price up by Rs 3 as of April 30

All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association announced on Saturday that the price of a 450g load of bread would be increased by Rs 3.00 as of April 30th.

N.K. Jayawardena, All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) Chairman said that the decision was taken due to the increased of wheat flour price.

The price of wheat flour was increased by Rs. 8.50 a kilo on Thursday, raising the price of wheat flour to Rs. 97.50 a kilo.