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Sethi for modern transport system LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Najam Sethi has said that providing modern means of transport is the duty of the government and metro bus project is providing safe and speedy transport facilities to millions of travellers. He was presiding over a high level meeting to review metro bus system at Chief Minister's Secretariat, on Monday. Najam Sethi said, a modern public transport system is of vital importance in the present age. He said, transport system can be improved by utilizing modern technology and better facilities can be provided to the citizens. He said, metro bus project is helping in solution of traffic problems and has left a positive impact on the traffic system of the provincial metropolis. He directed that the escalators installed at metro bus stations for the benefit of the disabled and senior citizens should be kept in a working condition. He said that immediate arrangements should be made ...

Pakistan vote step forward, but irregularities: EU ISLAMABAD: High turnout in Pakistan's landmark election was a positive step for democracy despite the fact the campaign was marred by violence and irregularities, an EU observer mission said Monday.Violence in the run-up to polls and on election day itself killed over 150 people, according to an AFP tally, as the Taliban set their sights in particular on secular parties that made up the outgoing government.Saturday's vote was the first time a civilian government has ...
Chinese Premier to visit Pakistan on May 22 ISLAMABAD: Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Li Keqiang will visit Pakistan on May 22 at the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari.It is the first ever visit of Premier Li Keqiang to Pakistan after assuming the office. The visit takes place immediately after the elections in Pakistan. It will provide an opportunity to Premier Li to meet the new leadership in Pakistan.The visit also provides further impetus to the ...
Saudi ambassador inaugurates IT center for facilitation of Hujjaj ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy close brotherly relations which are deeply rooted in historic and Islamic bonds, said Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Aziz Al-Ghadeer while inaugurating the Information Technology Center for Hujjaj, here Monday at ministry of Religious Affairs.He said both the countries have commonality of views on various issues of regional and global importance and also expressed satisfaction over the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries."These relations would grow even ...
PM Khoso condemns suicide attack in Quetta ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice retired Mir Hazar Khan Khoso on Sunday strongly condemned a suicide attack near the residence of Inspector General Police Balochistan in Quetta in which a person lost his life while several others received injuries, besides, the attack also damaged a property. The Prime Minister directed the provincial government to tighten their security measures for the protection of life and property of the masses and maintain law and order in the area. ...
President condemns terrorist attack near residence of IG Police  KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack near the residence of Inspector General of Police of Balochistan Mushtaq Sukhera. The blast killed and injured several people, including police personnel. The President expressed concern over the attack that also caused damage to public and private property. The President in a message expressed sorrow over the loss of precious lives and prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed souls. He asked ...
Mother's Day tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday to honor mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society.Mother's Day is annually celebrated on the second Sunday of May. It celebrates motherhood and it is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Many people give gifts, cards, flowers, candy, a meal in a restaurant or other treats to their mother and mother figures, including grandmothers, great-grandmothers, stepmothers, and foster mothers.Many people ...

 



 
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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