Business Recorder! Pakistan syndication. http://www.brecorder.com Thu, 23 May 2013 20:31:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.brecorder.com/images/M_images/livemarks.png http://www.brecorder.com Business Recorder! Pakistan syndication. http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120763-summer-vacations-in-punjab-and-sindh-announced.html LAHORE: The Punjab government on Thursday announced that all government and private schools in the province would start the annual summer holidays from June 1st till August 14th.A notification to this effect was issued by the Punjab Education Department.The vacations had been announced in all schools and colleges due to the unbearable intensity of the hot weather. However, the private education institutes have been told to establish summer camp from 7:00am to 11:00am.Education department in Sindh has also announced summer vacations for 2013, which would start from June 14 till August 13.Copyright INP (Independent News Pakistan), 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:14 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120762-severe-heat-wave-likely-to-continue-for-three-days.html ISLAMABAD: The Metrological Department on Thursday forecast that severe heat wave conditions would continue to prevail in most parts of the country during two to three days.Met Office said that South and central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan will remain in the grip of heat till today (Friday).Rain is expected on Saturday and Sunday in Islamabad, upper Punjab and northern areas.In Kashmir, dry weather is expected in most parts of the region, however, in Gilgit-Baltistan there are chances of dust-thunderstorm coupled with light rain at isolated places during next 24 hours.Copyright INP (Independent News Pakistan), 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:23:36 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120730-bokhari-for-enhancing-cooperation-through-greater-connectivity.html 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 political transition in both countries and reminds us that the all weather and time tested friendship between Pakistan and China remains unaffected to domestic and regional challenges."Bokhari said, friendship with China remains a cornerstone of Pakistan's foreign policy and Pakistan will always stand firmly behind China on all issues that... Thu, 23 May 2013 06:23:30 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/politics-a-policy/120729-pti-to-fulfill-masses-aspirations-hashmi.html ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Leader Javed Hashmi on Thursday said people wanted a change and prosperity in the country and only his party could fulfill their wishes. Talking to APP, he said that PTI is determined to provide a credible leadership to set the course for a sovereign and economically strong Pakistan. To a question, he said that there would be no future of the country unless the corruption is uprooted from the country. To another question, he said PTI will strengthen the institutions and democratic system in the country.     Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013   Thu, 23 May 2013 06:22:06 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120726-kp-governor-condoles-with-former-senator-over-brother-death.html 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 him and other members of the bereaved family.He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 06:17:52 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/industries-a-sectors/120718-come-on-people-reconnect-landline-offers-incentives-for-customers.html ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL) through `Reconnect Campaign' has invited all previous customers who discontinued their usage of PTCL Landline, while offering them various incentives."Unlike any other customer win-back campaign, ours will have the most persuasive winning factor of offering our customers a reliable answer to an unpredictable communication environment in which they have an unavoidable need for staying connected, an official told APP.Not only that, PTCL holds a remarkable edge in this segment due to the fact that PTCL Landline is now more economical than ever with presence of packages like 'Freedom Unlimited and Double Up Unlimited'.Therefore, the absolute DNA of PTCL Landline makes it ideal for households and businesses to enjoy seamless connectivity, he said.Under Reconnect Offer, customers can enjoy free installation, restoration, unlimited On-Net Calls for Rs250 per month till December 2013, Zero Line Rent and 50 percent discount on outstanding PTCL dues.Official said all customers who have disconnected their PTCL Landline connection before 31st of January 2013, either voluntarily or because of non-payment of PTCL bills in the past will be eligible for this offer."In addition to this, Double Play customers can also reconnect their Broadband services along with their Landline Services without any Reconnection... Thu, 23 May 2013 05:29:31 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120717-pmnh-joins-world-museum-community.html 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 around the world either free of charge or at discounted rate and sometimes will have a privileged access to their permanent collections or temporary exhibitions".Dr. Rafique said it will enable the scientists to enjoy discounts at museum shops and some publishing houses, adding " We will be able to enjoy beneficial rates to many events organized by ICOM partners".Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:27:23 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120716-president-strongly-condemns-attack-on-security-personnel.html 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 families of those who lost their lives, the President prayed to Allah Almighty to shower his blessings on the departed souls. He also prayed for courage to their families to bear the loss with equanimity.Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:25:42 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120715-pakistan-shines-at-world-buffalo-congress-in-thailand.html 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 update, share ideas and develop, international linkages.He further said that this strong Pakistani participation could not be possible without the support of Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Punjab. Next Asian Buffalo Congress will be held in 2015 in Istanbul and the world Buffalo Congress in 2016 in Columbia.Prof. M. Abdullah,... Thu, 23 May 2013 05:24:31 +0100 http://www.brecorder.com/pakistan/general-news/120714-rescue-1122-to-start-special-boat-service-in-hunza-river.html 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 Thu, 23 May 2013 05:21:54 +0100