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Bokhari for enhancing cooperation through greater connectivity ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari on Thursday urged greater connectivity between Pakistan and China for enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries."We should concentrate on enhancing economic cooperation through greater connectivity. We must continuously expand and deepen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest," he said in his speech delivered to welcome Chinese Prime Minister, Li Ke Qiang to the Senate of Pakistan.Chinese Premier also addressed the upper house and reiterated to further cement the existing bilateral and time tested bonds of friendship between Pakistan and China."We look forward to maintaining the high level of political engagement that is hallmark of this unique relationship. Fostering greater cultural and student exchanges will help bring our two people closer," Bokhari added.The Chairman said, Ke Qiang's decision to make Pakistan one of his first foreign destinations is symbolic of China's commitment to enhancing friendly ties with Pakistan. "The visit follows important ...

KP Governor condoles with former senator over brother death PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has expressed his heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of Mehmood Sher Khan Mehsud, brother of Ex-Senator Malik Alam Sher Khan Mehsud and the uncle of Ex-Additional Secretary to Governor, Ali Sher Khan Mehsud.The deceased was the son of Ex-Senator Late Malik Gulab Sher Khan Mehsud.In a condolence message sent in the name of Ex-Senator Malik Alam Sher Khan Mehsud, the Governor while expressing his deep sympathies with ...
PMNH joins World Museum Community ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) Thursday became the part of world museums society by joining the International Council of Museum (ICOM) as an Institutional Member.ICOM has broader network of 20000 museums, 30000 experts in various fields and 171 active National Committees around the world.Talking to APP, Director PMNH Dr.Muhammad Rafique said PMNH has received Institutional Membership Cards which will facilitate the Pakistani scientists in many ways."Now we will be able to enter museums ...
President strongly condemns attack on security personnel ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday strongly condemned a blast that caused deaths and injuries to security personnel travelling in a bus in Quetta.The President termed it a heinous attack and said the government and the nation were determined and committed to fight and eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.President Zardari asked the provincial authorities to ensure provision of best possible medical facilities to those injured in the attack.In a message to the ...
Pakistan shines at World Buffalo Congress in Thailand ISLAMABAD: Pakistani buffalo scientists topped amongst all countries in terms of numbers in making scientific contributions in their presentations in symposia on reproduction, breeding and genetics, nutrition, dairy, meat and socio economic aspects in the three days World Buffalo Congress.As many as 18 participants led by Prof. Talat Pasha Vice Chancellor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore participated in the joint 10th World Buffalo and 7th Asian Buffalo Congress at Phuket Thailand, where over ...
Rescue 1122 to start special boat service in Hunza River HUNZARescue 1122 will start a special boat service in the Dammed Hunza River from the upcoming week which would be equipped with the latest first aid equipment and provide 24 hours service.This was stated by Dr. Sher Aziz, Director Rescue 1122 while talking to APP here on Thursday.He said that the boat will be manned by trained officials of Rescue 1122, for the provision of first aid.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...
Isolated rain in KP expected on Saturday: Met Office PESHAWAR: The Met Office here Thursday forecast a scattered dust-storm with isolated rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 25 and 26 that would drop current severe temperature down with great extent.According to a Spokesman of Met Office, seasonal low lies over Balochistan and Central parts of the country and that current heat wave conditions is likely to continue in plain areas of the country till Friday.The Spokesman said the current heat wave was likely 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