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MQM chief hails General Kayani for his commitment towards democracy KARACHI: Chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Altaf Hussain on Wednesday hailed Army Chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for expressing his absolute commitment and support to the cause of democracy in country.In a statement issued here on Wednesday the MQM chief said the boldness and absolute clarity with which the Army Chief expressed his views on extremely sensitive issues on Tuesday was highly appreciable."General Kayani has practically demonstrated to be a soldier who is always prepared for the defence of the country and the nation," said Altaf Hussain.MQM chief said the statement of General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had given the nation a new strength and confidence besides countering apprehensions about the future of democracy in the country.He said the entire nation stands firm with its army and prays for its success against elements trying to create anarchy and instability in the country. Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...

LHC disposes of plea against Kaira LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court Tuesday disposed of a petition seeking directions to restrain former Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira from contesting election from NA-106.The full bench headed by Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan directed petitioner to approach the Election Commission while disposing of the matter.The petition was filed by Muhammad Shabir, a voter from NA-106, through his counsel Asad Manzoor Butt. The petitioner through his petition submitted that Qamar Zaman Kaira ...
Altaf Hussain pays tributes to Azeem Tariq, other martyrs KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain Tuesday paid glowing tributes to party's former chairman Azeem Ahmed Tariq and other Haq Parasts for sacrificing their lives.In a statement on the 20th death anniversary of Azeem Tariq, he said the sacrifices of MQM's martyrs would not be forgotten because those nations which forget their martyrs never succeed.He said the murder of Azeem Tariq was a part of conspiracy to wipe out the ...
LHC disqualifies Nawani brothers LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court Tuesday disqualified Nawani brothers to contest elections from Bhakar.The bench headed by Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan disqualified Rasheed Akbar Nawani, Hameed Akbar Nawani and Saeed Akbar Nawani to contest elections from NA-74, PP-48 and PP-49 respectively.The petitioner, Ghazanfar Abbas Chena, through his petition submitted that the election tribunal allowed Rasheed Akbar Nawani and Saeed Akbar Nawani to contest elections against facts. He pleaded the ...
Protection of workers rights among top priorities of govt: Governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat-ul- Ebad Khan has said that protection of workers rights is among the top priorities of the government. In a message on the Labour Day, the Governor said that it is foremost priority of the government to give due rights to the labour class. The Governor while paying homage to the Chicago Martyrs for their fight against oppression a century ago said that workers are backbone of the economy. He said ...
LHC stays allocation of five percent Haj quota of HGOs LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial Tuesday stopped Ministry of Religious Affairs from allocating five percent quota of private Haj group organisers (HGOs).The chief justice also directed the Ministry to complete scrutiny of old HGOs and submit report regarding them by May 14.The chief justice passed the orders on petitions filed by Aqsa Tavels and others against Haj cartelization.Earlier, Additional Attorney General Abdul Hai Gillani and Director Haj Saeed Malik appeared before ...
Sindh govt convenes APC today KARACHI: An All Parties Conference (APC) has been convened on Tuesday at 10.30 a.m. at the 7th Floor of the New Sindh Secretariat. Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (retd) Zahid Kurban Alavi will preside over the APC, said a handout issued here on Monday. Caretaker Provincial Information Minister Noorul Huda Shah said that all the political parties which are taking part in the General Elections-2013 have been invited. Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 ...

 



 
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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