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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 350 delegates from 36 countries took interest in buffalo research and development, Technology Times Reported.Prof. Pasha spoke about the challenges faced by the producers in feeding the buffaloes, the available feeding resource and the new ways of feeding to maximize the growth and production potential of buffaloes. He said the exact nutrient requirements for a milking buffaloes still need to be worked out.He said that these types of events provide opportunities to get a research ...

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 ...
PML(N) chief calls on Chinese Premier ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (N) chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif called on Chinese Premier Li Keqiang here Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen Sino-Pak relations in multiple fields.The Chinese Premier who is on a two-day official visit to Islamabad as part of his four-nation trip, congratulated Mian Nawaz Sharif on his party's victory in the general elections.He also expressed good wishes for the new government and for the people of Pakistan.The PML(N) chief thanked the ...
PM Khoso's area declared new district QUETTA: The interim Government of Balochistan has carved out new district in Nasirabad division namely Sohbatpur that is native area of Caretaker Prime Minister Justice Mir Hazar Khan Khoso (Retd).According to a handout issued, here on Thursday, the new district namely Sohbatpur will comprise of sub-divisions including Tehsil Sohbatpur, Tehsil Manjhipur and Tehsil Hairdin while Sohbatpur city will be district headquarters of the new district.The union councils included in the jurisdiction of the new district ...
Three target killing suspects arrested KARACHI: Mithadar Police have arrested an alleged target killer Shera alias Tension and his two accomplices identified as Fazalullah and Amanullah alongwith a stolen car.According to a press release issued here on Wednesday, they were arrested during snap checking in the area.They were allegedly involved in different heinous crimes including target killings, extortion from owners of Marble factories and kidnapping for ransom.Further investigation is under way. Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...
Fire-fighters battling SITE factory fire KARACHI: Fire Brigade called fire tenders from all over the city on Wednesday night to control a blaze which engulfed a chemical factory in SITE area. A Fire Brigade official told APP that fire-fighters are battling the Category-3 blaze. About 40 fire tenders have been called to the place from across the city to assist the fire-fighting operation, he added. There are no reports of any casualties in the incident. Copyright APP ...

 



 
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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