KASUR: Punjab govt has approved a fund of Rs 200 million for the upgradation of District Headquarters hospital according to which 300 beds would be increased in the hospital.   This was stated by MPA Shagufta Sheikh here Monday.   She said Chief Minister Punjab approved the fund over her request in the Provincial Development Working Committee meeting.   She said govt is committed to upgrade the health sector for the welfare of masses.   Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan and all offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation, including the Public Debt Offices, will remain closed on Feb. 5.   Public Holiday declared by the Government of Pakistan on the occasion of Kashmir Day, said an announcement here Friday.     Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...

KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its reverse repo open market operation (OMO) in treasury bills and Pakistan Investment Bonds has injected Rs 588.850 billion in the banking system.   According to SBP here Friday, the offered amount was Rs. 624.850 billion while the rate of return for 7-day declined to 8.78 percent per annum.     Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...