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National seminar on `Future of Research in Pakistan and Project Exhibition tomorrow ISLAMABAD: To showcase the research contribution of higher education sector towards economy and community, Higher Education Commission (HEC) will organize a national seminar on `Future of Research in Pakistan and Projects Exhibition on May 18 (Saturday).The seminar will demonstrate the social and economic impact of creativity and research carried out in universities and how the professionals see the future of research in Pakistan.This national seminar will also give an opportunity to the stakeholders to define the future direction of research in Pakistan and the role of higher education institutions.Dr. Sania Nishtar Federal Minister for Science and Technology and Education and Training would be chief guest.Dr. Javaid R. Laghari Chairperson, HEC and Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Executive Director HEC would speak at the event. The event would also be attended by federal secretaries, vice chancellors, representatives of industries, academia and non-governmental organizations.Since inception of HEC, Universities in Pakistan have responded vociferously ...


Karachi police arrest 39 accused in last 24 hours KARACHI: The Karachi police in their drive against criminals, arrested 39 accused during the past 24 hours.A police statement on Friday said that those arrested included four absconders and two alleged dacoits.It said that nine weapons of different calibres were also recovered from those arrested.The police in an encounter in the jurisdiction of Clifton police station, killed an alleged dacoit, the statement added.Action was initiated against 18 motorcyclists for violating the ban on pillion riding.Copyright ...

Hot, dry spell to continue in Peshawar, KP for next two days PESHAWAR: The on-going hot and dry spell would continue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Provincial Capital for the next two days.Talking to APP an official of the met office said that the mercury would rise further in the coming days and hot, dry weather would continue to grip the province for the next 48 hours.The temperature would remain 40 maximum and 20 minimum in Peshawar whereas D.I. Khan would record 41 degree centigrade. He said that ...

Durrani resolves to serve people of his hometown BANNU: Former Chief Minister and central leader of Jamiat-Ulema-Islam (JUI-F) Alhaj Akram Khan Durrani has thanked people of Bannu for electing him and refreshed his resolve to take every measure for the development of his native area.Akram Khan Durrani has won on both national and provincial assembly seats from his native area Bannu in general elections 2013.In a press statement issued here Friday, Durrani said that in this era of progress Bannu was still lacking ...

KU extends admission date KARACHI: University of Karachi has notified for the information of all concerned that the last date for admission to First and Second Year of B.A (Pass)/B.Sc. (Pass) and B.Com classes is extended till June 13th 2013 (Thursday) with a late fee of Rs.1000.A condition applies here that the admitted students shall have to complete the requisite attendance by the end of the session as per University rules.It is significant to note that the admission in ...

Steps taken to check exam cheating: Siddiqui KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has said that the district administration in collaboration with education board has taken steps to check cheating in ongoing examination Intermediate in Karachi.Visiting different exam centers he said proper security and other facilities are provided to more than 250000 students taking part in the exam.On the occasion, it was told that electricity supply to DJ College has been restored and other facilities provided to students taking exam in this ...

SC directs police to take steps for providing security to lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police and the City Chief Police Officer (CCPO) Rawalpindi to ensure protection of lawyers in the twin cities as during the past few weeks several lawyers were mysteriously abducted and then left after subjecting to severe torture.The instructions were issued during the hearing of a Human Rights case regarding the target killing of lawyers in the twin cities and subjecting them to ...


 



 
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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%
MonthlyApril
Trade Balance $-1.779 bln
Exports $2.130 bln
Imports $3.909 bln
WeeklyMay 20, 2013
Reserves $11.601 bln