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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) announced to launch phase-wise "Clean and Green Islamabad" campaign in Sector I-8 of the Federal Capital today (Monday), after successful accomplishment in Sectors I-10, G-10, G-11, G-9, I-9, G-7 and G-8. The campaign would continue in sector I-8 for three days.

Residents of Ichra, Fazlia Colony and Shah Jamal on Sunday held protest demonstration against an inappropriate attitude of Inchage ra circle wardens and blockage of their crossing from Muslim Town to Shama Cinema on Ferozpur Road hundreds of people were shouting slogans against the Ichra circle Traffic DSP.
The residents of the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday demanded of the authorities concerned to bring an end to car parking and collection of entry fee at Benazir Bhutto International Airport.
President, Karachi Transporters Action Committee (KTAC), Mohammad Ashraf Banglori has urged the city administration to ensure alternative routes for public vehicles during sit-ins (dharna) frequently staged, on thoroughfares, by different political parties and organisations.
All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time).

The country is in grip of severe heat wave, with temperatures reaching up to 48.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Sunday's highest temperatures was recorded in Dadu 48.1 followed by Larkana, Moenjodharo, Shaheed Benazirabad, (Nawab Shah), Jacobabad, Noorpur Thal 47 C, Bahawalnagar 46.2, Sukkur 46 C, Shorkot, Faisalabad. Bahawalpur, Lahore, Sargodha, Sialkot, 45 C, Rahim Yar Khan, Mangla, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sahiwal, Multan, Sibbi and Turbat 45 Centigrade.
The weather report on Sunday (May 19, 2013) and the forecast for Monday (May 20, 2013).


 



 
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Banking Review 2012

Annual2011/12
Foreign Debt $65.562bn
Per Cap Income $1,372
GDP Growth 3.7%
Average CPI 10.08%
MonthlyFBS July-June
Trade Balance $-21.271 bln
Exports $23.641 bln
Imports $44.912 bln
WeeklyMay 13, 2013
Reserves $11.863 bln