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Archive - 2011-02-20
8 wounded in Iraqi Kurd demo
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8 wounded in Iraqi Kurd demo

SULAIMANIYAH: At least eight people, four police and four civilians, were wounded on Sunday when clashes erupted durin
Published 20 Feb, 2011 06:11pm
63 killed in east Afghan operations
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63 killed in east Afghan operations

ASADABAD: Military operations and airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have killed 63 people in the past week, mostly civil
Published 20 Feb, 2011 11:38am
Thousands demand change in Morocco
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Thousands demand change in Morocco

RABAT: Several thousand people rallied in Moroccan cities on Sunday demanding political reform and limits on the powers
Published 20 Feb, 2011 11:23am
Pakistan troops kill 15 militants
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Pakistan troops kill 15 militants

PESHAWAR: Pakistani troops killed 15 militants in a pre-dawn gun battle in the tribal district of Mohmand near the Afgha
Published 20 Feb, 2011 10:58am
BHP chief confident on China
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BHP chief confident on China

SYDNEY: BHP Billiton chief Marius Kloppers on Sunday expressed confidence in China's economic management and denied that
Published 20 Feb, 2011 07:16am
Former ISI colonel Imam body found
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Former ISI colonel Imam body found

ISLAMABAD: Former ISI official Sultan Amir Tarar Colonel (Rtd) Imam's body was found in an area in Karam Kot near Mir Al
Published 20 Feb, 2011 07:03am
N. Korea appears to prepare nuclear test
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N. Korea appears to prepare nuclear test

SEOUL: North Korea has started digging tunnels at its nuclear test site in apparent preparation for a third atomic deton
Published 20 Feb, 2011 05:26am
Nabucco pipeline still in limbo
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Nabucco pipeline still in limbo

VIENNA: With construction of the EU's ambitious Nabucco gas pipeline slated to begin in less than a year, huge question
Published 20 Feb, 2011 04:43am
Spot dollar rates

Spot dollar rates

Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
World currencies and dollar

World currencies and dollar

Value of the dollar in terms of other world currencies as prevailing in the week ended Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Mixed patterns were seen on the currency market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee continued to fall versus dollar, down four paisa for buying at 85.40 and shed two paisa for selling at 85.44, they said.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

THE RUPEE: dollar moves both ways

Mixed patterns were seen on the currency market on Saturday in process of trading, dealers said. The rupee continued to fall versus dollar, down four paisa for buying at 85.40 and shed two paisa for selling at 85.44, they said.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
World Shipping Schedule

World Shipping Schedule

Karachi Port's world-wide shipping schedule beginning Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Automart: car prices in Karachi

Automart: car prices in Karachi

The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Reappointment of Ramday, Jafri deferred

Reappointment of Ramday, Jafri deferred

A day after stiff resistance by lawyers' fraternity to end ad hoc system in judiciary, the Judicial Commission on Saturday deferred reappointment of Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jafri as ad hoc judges, for indefinite period a
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates

Iron, steel and other metal rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Reappointment of Ramday, Jafri deferred

Reappointment of Ramday, Jafri deferred

A day after stiff resistance by lawyers' fraternity to end ad hoc system in judiciary, the Judicial Commission on Saturday deferred reappointment of Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday and Justice Rehmat Hussain Jafri as ad hoc judges, for indefinite period a
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rates of Pipe Fittings

Rates of Pipe Fittings

Pipe fitting rates in rupees prevailing in the markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder case: arrest warrants for Musharraf reissued

Benazir Bhutto murder case: arrest warrants for Musharraf reissued

The Anti Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday re-issued arrest warrants for former president Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto assassination case. Rana Nisar Ahmed Khan, Judge of ATC III resumed the hearing of the high profile murder case of Benazir Bhutto
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Saturday (February 19, 2011) and for Sunday (February 20, 2011).
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Benazir Bhutto murder case: arrest warrants for Musharraf reissued

Benazir Bhutto murder case: arrest warrants for Musharraf reissued

The Anti Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday re-issued arrest warrants for former president Pervez Musharraf in Benazir Bhutto assassination case. Rana Nisar Ahmed Khan, Judge of ATC III resumed the hearing of the high profile murder case of Benazir Bhutto
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US urged to adopt balanced approach towards South Asia

US urged to adopt balanced approach towards South Asia

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday called upon the United States to ensure a balanced approach towards the South Asian region and adopt a non-discriminatory policy for Pakistan and India. Talking to the US Congressional delegation led by
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US urged to adopt balanced approach towards South Asia

US urged to adopt balanced approach towards South Asia

Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday called upon the United States to ensure a balanced approach towards the South Asian region and adopt a non-discriminatory policy for Pakistan and India. Talking to the US Congressional delegation led by
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US congressional team of four Senators meets Zardari

US congressional team of four Senators meets Zardari

A US congressional delegation comprising Senator Robert Corker, Senator Bernard Sanders, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator Joseph Manchin called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday. US Ambassador in Islamabad Cameron Munter was a
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US congressional team of four Senators meets Zardari

US congressional team of four Senators meets Zardari

A US congressional delegation comprising Senator Robert Corker, Senator Bernard Sanders, Senator Christopher Coons and Senator Joseph Manchin called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday. US Ambassador in Islamabad Cameron Munter was a
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit

Rates of dry fruit in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain army withdraws from streets

Bahrain army withdraws from streets

Bahraini military vehicles, deployed in the capital Manama's Pearl Square after a deadly police raid on protesters, began pulling out on Saturday, a condition the opposition has set to begin talks, an AFP correspondent reported. A statement from Crown Pri
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Bahrain army withdraws from streets

Bahrain army withdraws from streets

Bahraini military vehicles, deployed in the capital Manama's Pearl Square after a deadly police raid on protesters, began pulling out on Saturday, a condition the opposition has set to begin talks, an AFP correspondent reported. A statement from Crown Pri
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Shia protesters demand fellows' release

Saudi Shia protesters demand fellows' release

Saudi Shias have held a small protest in the kingdom's oil-producing eastern province, close to Gulf Arab neighbour Bahrain where unrest has cost six lives, local Shia sources said on Saturday. They said a group of Shias staged a protest on Thursday in th
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Saudi Shia protesters demand fellows' release

Saudi Shia protesters demand fellows' release

Saudi Shias have held a small protest in the kingdom's oil-producing eastern province, close to Gulf Arab neighbour Bahrain where unrest has cost six lives, local Shia sources said on Saturday. They said a group of Shias staged a protest on Thursday in th
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates

Hides and skin rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Kuwaiti police use tear gas against protesters

Kuwaiti police use tear gas against protesters

Kuwaiti riot police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of stateless Arabs who demonstrated for the second day Saturday to demand basic rights and citizenship. Police arrested dozens from around 300 protesters who had gathered in Sulaibiya, 25 kilometres (
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Kuwaiti police use tear gas against protesters

Kuwaiti police use tear gas against protesters

Kuwaiti riot police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of stateless Arabs who demonstrated for the second day Saturday to demand basic rights and citizenship. Police arrested dozens from around 300 protesters who had gathered in Sulaibiya, 25 kilometres (
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

The Federal Board of Revenue has rejected the Engineering Development Board's claim that the tax authorities have not fully implemented the Power Policy 2002, on import of plant, machinery, equipment for power generation projects.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

The Federal Board of Revenue has rejected the Engineering Development Board's claim that the tax authorities have not fully implemented the Power Policy 2002, on import of plant, machinery, equipment for power generation projects.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

Power Policy 2002: FBR rejects EDB claim

The Federal Board of Revenue has rejected the Engineering Development Board''s claim that the tax authorities have not fully implemented the Power Policy 2002, on import of plant, machinery, equipment for power generation projects.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought legal opinion from the Law and Justice Division whether the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) is legally empowered to challenge the decisions of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought legal opinion from the Law and Justice Division whether the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) is legally empowered to challenge the decisions of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (February 19, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

AGP power to dispute ADR decision: FBR seeks legal opinion

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sought legal opinion from the Law and Justice Division whether the Auditor-General of Pakistan (AGP) is legally empowered to challenge the decisions of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Saturday (February 19, 2011) and the forecast for Sunday (February 20, 2011).

Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), in co-ordination with Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), on Saturday arranged a mock session on new leverage product of Margin Trading System (MTS). The three-and-a-half hours long Mock Session was hel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), in co-ordination with Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), on Saturday arranged a mock session on new leverage product of Margin Trading System (MTS). The three-and-a-half hours long Mock Session was hel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

NCCPL holds mock session on MTS

The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), in co-ordination with Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), on Saturday arranged a mock session on new leverage product of Margin Trading System (MTS). The three-and-a-half hours long Mock Session was hel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

Total 0.1 million tons fertiliser will be imported through Gwadar Port in the next 10 days, from February 20 to 28. This was stated by officials of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping on Saturday in the meeting Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shippi
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

Total 0.1 million tons fertiliser will be imported through Gwadar Port in the next 10 days, from February 20 to 28. This was stated by officials of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping on Saturday in the meeting Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shippi
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

0.1 million tons of fertiliser to be imported via Gwadar Port

Total 0.1 million tons fertiliser will be imported through Gwadar Port in the next 10 days, from February 20 to 28. This was stated by officials of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping on Saturday in the meeting Senate Standing Committee on Ports and Shippi
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Pakistan's customs authorities would make it mandatory for the importers of Afghan transit goods to prepare eight copies of Goods Declaration (GD) under the preventive measures to ensure border crossing of all transit containers destined for Afghanistan.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Pakistan's customs authorities would make it mandatory for the importers of Afghan transit goods to prepare eight copies of Goods Declaration (GD) under the preventive measures to ensure border crossing of all transit containers destined for Afghanistan.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Afghan importers to prepare eight copies of GD under APTTA

Pakistan''s customs authorities would make it mandatory for the importers of Afghan transit goods to prepare eight copies of Goods Declaration (GD) under the preventive measures to ensure border crossing of all transit containers destined for Afghanistan.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

The G20 developed and developing countries reached a deal Saturday on what indicators can be used to measure and tackle the economic imbalances at the heart of the global crisis, the French G20 presidency said. French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde sa
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

The G20 developed and developing countries reached a deal Saturday on what indicators can be used to measure and tackle the economic imbalances at the heart of the global crisis, the French G20 presidency said. French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde sa
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

G20 agrees deal on economic indicators

The G20 developed and developing countries reached a deal Saturday on what indicators can be used to measure and tackle the economic imbalances at the heart of the global crisis, the French G20 presidency said. French Economy Minister Christine Lagarde sa
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Toll Plaza staff opens fire on MNA's car

Toll Plaza staff opens fire on MNA's car

Toll Plaza staff opened fire on the vehicle of MNA Lal Chand after exchange of hot words, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, the incident took place at Jamshoro Toll Plaza following dispute over the collection of toll tax between the
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US House votes to cut $61 billion in government spending

US House votes to cut $61 billion in government spending

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives voted early Saturday to cut about $61 billion in government spending, setting the stage for a bruising political battle with Democrats who control the Senate and the White House. The 235-189 partisan-l
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Qaim opens Sindh Bank's first branch

Qaim opens Sindh Bank's first branch

Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah opened the first branch of Sindh Bank at I. I. Chundrigar Road here on Saturday. Later, talking to media, he said that the bank would play an important role in the development and prosperity of small farmers in the provin
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Qaim opens Sindh Bank's first branch

Qaim opens Sindh Bank's first branch

Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah opened the first branch of Sindh Bank at I. I. Chundrigar Road here on Saturday. Later, talking to media, he said that the bank would play an important role in the development and prosperity of small farmers in the provin
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Qaim opens Sindh Bank''s first branch

Qaim opens Sindh Bank''s first branch

Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah opened the first branch of Sindh Bank at I. I. Chundrigar Road here on Saturday. Later, talking to media, he said that the bank would play an important role in the development and prosperity of small farmers in the provin
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani Taliban claim they killed retired spy

Pakistani Taliban claim they killed retired spy

The Pakistani Taliban claimed Saturday it shot dead a retired Pakistani spy who once mentored its Afghan brethren and sided with the US against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. The claim contradicted Pakistani government assertions in January that th
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Pakistani Taliban claim they killed retired spy

Pakistani Taliban claim they killed retired spy

The Pakistani Taliban claimed Saturday it shot dead a retired Pakistani spy who once mentored its Afghan brethren and sided with the US against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. The claim contradicted Pakistani government assertions in January that th
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
18 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan bank

18 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan bank

Eighteen people were killed and over 70 others were wounded, including police chiefs, Saturday in a Taliban attack on a bank in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan. Police collecting their salaries were among the casualties including Alishah Paktyamwal, police
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
18 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan bank

18 killed in Taliban attack on Afghan bank

Eighteen people were killed and over 70 others were wounded, including police chiefs, Saturday in a Taliban attack on a bank in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan. Police collecting their salaries were among the casualties including Alishah Paktyamwal, police
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

After unauthorised distribution of millions of rupees among small bar associations throughout the country, the law ministry is now working to bring amendments to rules and regulations, seeking discretionary powers for the ministry to directly disburse wel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

After unauthorised distribution of millions of rupees among small bar associations throughout the country, the law ministry is now working to bring amendments to rules and regulations, seeking discretionary powers for the ministry to directly disburse wel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

Distribution of funds: Law Ministry working to amends rules, regulations

After unauthorised distribution of millions of rupees among small bar associations throughout the country, the law ministry is now working to bring amendments to rules and regulations, seeking discretionary powers for the ministry to directly disburse wel
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Special World Cup transmission to run non-stop for eight hours daily

Special World Cup transmission to run non-stop for eight hours daily

Cricket fever has gone berserk nation-wide. Besides the stadium where all the action is, Play TV, the leading music channel of Pakistan has teamed up with Zong and created a parallel universe. Special World Cup transmission will run non-stop for 8 hours d
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Special World Cup transmission to run non-stop for eight hours daily

Special World Cup transmission to run non-stop for eight hours daily

Cricket fever has gone berserk nation-wide. Besides the stadium where all the action is, Play TV, the leading music channel of Pakistan has teamed up with Zong and created a parallel universe. Special World Cup transmission will run non-stop for 8 hours d
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Following the direction from Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Ministry of Finance has called a meeting on Monday to resolve the issue of circular debt, which forced the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to suspend fuel supply to the power sector, on credit,
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Following the direction from Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Ministry of Finance has called a meeting on Monday to resolve the issue of circular debt, which forced the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to suspend fuel supply to the power sector, on credit,
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Circular debt issue: Finance to hold meeting on February 21

Following the direction from Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, the Ministry of Finance has called a meeting on Monday to resolve the issue of circular debt, which forced the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) to suspend fuel supply to the power sector, on credit,
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PIA flight reaches Colombo

PIA flight reaches Colombo

After a three-and-half-year gap, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recommenced its flight operation for Sri Lanka. PIA's inaugural flight to Colombo departed on Saturday afternoon from Jinnah International Terminal and reached Bandaranaike Interna
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PIA flight reaches Colombo

PIA flight reaches Colombo

After a three-and-half-year gap, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recommenced its flight operation for Sri Lanka. PIA's inaugural flight to Colombo departed on Saturday afternoon from Jinnah International Terminal and reached Bandaranaike Interna
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PIA flight reaches Colombo

PIA flight reaches Colombo

After a three-and-half-year gap, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recommenced its flight operation for Sri Lanka. PIA''s inaugural flight to Colombo departed on Saturday afternoon from Jinnah International Terminal and reached Bandaranaike Intern
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
India charges Rahat with currency violations

India charges Rahat with currency violations

India charged singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with currency violations on Saturday after he and his entourage were allegedly caught with $124,000 in undeclared cash at New Delhi's airport, reports said. Khan's manager Maroof, who goes by one name, faces simil
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
India charges Rahat with currency violations

India charges Rahat with currency violations

India charged singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with currency violations on Saturday after he and his entourage were allegedly caught with $124,000 in undeclared cash at New Delhi's airport, reports said. Khan's manager Maroof, who goes by one name, faces simil
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
CDA misses third deadline for project

CDA misses third deadline for project

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has failed to complete construction of Zero Point Interchange (ZPI) even after the expiry of a third deadline, mounting the construction cost to rupees 3.5 billion from Rs 3.1 billion. Work on National Monument-side loo
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Wheelchairs, tricycles distributed among disabled persons

Wheelchairs, tricycles distributed among disabled persons

To mobilise disabled persons and bring them back in to the mainstream of society, government distributed 750 wheelchairs and tricycles in Bajaur Agency. According to Fata Secretariat, with a view to support the physically challenged persons in the conflic
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Prime Minister approves promotion of four BS-19 officers

Prime Minister approves promotion of four BS-19 officers

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday approved the recommendations of the Central Selection Board for the promotion of following officers belonging to the services/groups as mentioned below:
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Women Business Development Centre inaugurated

Women Business Development Centre inaugurated

Women Business Development Centre (WBDC) inaugurated on Saturday. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Smeda, Yousuf Naseem Khokhar has said slow participation of women entrepreneurs in SME sector would be accelerated to enable them to play their due role in th
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Islamabad police arrests 20 outlaws

Islamabad police arrests 20 outlaws

Islamabad Police arrested 20 persons including six women for their alleged involvement in drug peddling and dacoity, seizing 2.600-kg hashish, 10 wine bottles, six 30 bore pistols, laptops and mobile phones from their possession, said a Spokesman of the f
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Tribesmen demand retrieval of their land

Tribesmen demand retrieval of their land

Tribal Elders from Khatia Khel tribe, Khyber Agency have demanded of the government to play their role for retrieving of their lands from paramilitary force in Shakas, Khyber Agency. Addressing a press conference here at Peshawar Press Club (PPC) on Satur
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
HHRD running free clinic for destitute patients

HHRD running free clinic for destitute patients

Keeping in view the hardships of poverty-stricken and inflation-ridden people, a social organisation namely Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has started free clinic in the federal capital to provide medical services to patients.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
NH&MP recovered four stolen vehicles last week

NH&MP recovered four stolen vehicles last week

National Highway and Motorway Police (NH&MP) has successfully recovered four stolen/snatched vehicles and handed them over to their legal owners during the last week. Talking to Business Recorder a spokesperson of the NH&MP said on Saturday that mo
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Petition in LHC seeks handing over of Davis to ISI

Petition in LHC seeks handing over of Davis to ISI

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking directions to shift the double murder accused, Raymond Davis, to Lahore Fort and ask Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to hold inquiry in his case. Advocate Ilamudin Ghazi in his petitions alleged
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
KBP General Council to meet today

KBP General Council to meet today

General Council of the Kisan Board Pakistan (KBP) will meet on February 20, 2011 (Sunday) to discuss annual programme for the year 2011 and review last year's performance. The meeting will be held in Mansoora with KBP President Sardar Zafar Hussein Khan i
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Newly-constructed skin unit inaugurated in SGRH

Newly-constructed skin unit inaugurated in SGRH

Chairman Board of Management FJMC / SGRH former Justice Mian Mehboob Ahmad on Saturday inaugurated the newly-constructed dermatology in-door unit in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH). This unit has been completed by the financial assistance of various philant
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'Government giving top priority to qualitative education'

'Government giving top priority to qualitative education'

Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Mohammad Iqbal here on Saturday while attending a function in his constituency stated that with introduction of IT laboratories in schools, this will invoke interest in the information portfolio. He said that with opening of s
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Single issue should not harm Pak-US relationship: Qureshi

Single issue should not harm Pak-US relationship: Qureshi

Former foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday that Pakistan and United States must lay foundation of a durable relationship based on equality which could not be harmed by any single issue. While addressing a public meeting at Ghan
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Setting up dry-port: Sheikhupura chamber assures support to LCCI

Setting up dry-port: Sheikhupura chamber assures support to LCCI

Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday announced to support Lahore Chamber of Commerce (LCCI)'s initiative for setting up a large, efficient and modern dry port at Chichukimalian in Sheikhupura district. A consensus to this effect was re
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Pakistani stalls attract foreigners at ISPO fair

Pakistani stalls attract foreigners at ISPO fair

President Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Ghulam Mustafa Coudhary has said there are opportunities for Pakistani businessmen to grab European markets because Chinese market has become expansive due to high cost of labour.
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Mochi Gate inferno: city government fails to remove huge piles of rubble

Mochi Gate inferno: city government fails to remove huge piles of rubble

The City District Government Lahore could not clear the debris of the Mochi Gate high-rise buildings, destroyed by fire on February 7. The Solid Waste Management Wing of the City District Government Lahore and Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) have deplo
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Fauzia resigns after US remarks

Fauzia resigns after US remarks

The spokeswoman for the ruling Pakistan People's Party resigned Saturday days after backing the claims of diplomatic immunity by a US gunman who killed two Pakistanis last month. "I have resigned because I gave that statement in my personal capacity," Fau
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Agility wins second CSR National Excellence Award

Agility wins second CSR National Excellence Award

For the second year in a row, Agility, a leading global logistics provider, has been awarded the prestigious Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) National Excellence Award for its work in humanitarian relief, education, community support projects and env
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Rains will positively impact wheat production: Zehri

Rains will positively impact wheat production: Zehri

Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Mir Israrullah Zehri has said that recent rains across the country would positively impact wheat production. "The wheat sowing rain-fed area has increased by 18.8 percent in Punjab and eight percent in Sindh, and
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Malik inaugurates national crisis management cell

Malik inaugurates national crisis management cell

Federal Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik inaugurated the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) jointly established by the Ministry of Interior and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Saturday. Malik advised business community and invest
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Senior vice chairman SAI criticises power tariff raise

Senior vice chairman SAI criticises power tariff raise

Asad Nisar Barkhurdaria, Senior Vice Chairman, Site Association of Industry (SAI) has expressed serious concern over power tariff raise in the head of fuel adjustment charges by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Man shot dead by brother-in-law

Man shot dead by brother-in-law

A man was shot dead by his brother-in-law due to family dispute here on Saturday evening. According to police, a man, Abdul Lateef, 50, resident of G-7/3 Sector of Federal Capital was shot dead by his brother-in-law Ateeq-ur-Rehman. Lateef received seriou
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
'Recognition of Durand Line is a solution to Afghan conflict'

'Recognition of Durand Line is a solution to Afghan conflict'

Renowned analyst Ahmad Rashid believes the Durand Line recognition as a permanent border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is the primary solution to the decades-long turmoil in the region. But, he warns that unlike the past the Taliban will never bow down
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
GSK holds 'First Asian Congress on Dental Education'

GSK holds 'First Asian Congress on Dental Education'

The First Asian Congress on Dental Education and Research was held on Friday in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline to raise awareness about dental and oral hygiene in the country. GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with Oral Healthcare showcased its three lea
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Speakers for exploiting Thar coal reserves

Speakers for exploiting Thar coal reserves

The geo-scientists of Pakistan have stressed the need for speedy efforts towards exploiting indigenous Thar coal resources to overcome energy crises. They were speaking at the national seminar on "Coal of Sindh-Endeavours for Empowering Pakistan", organis
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HEC's focal persons group of distance education visits VU

HEC's focal persons group of distance education visits VU

A group of focal persons of six directorates of distance education established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to improve the quality of education at Graduate and Masters programmes visited Virtual University of Pakistan to experience and learn a
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Javed Shafi elected senior vice president PIC

Javed Shafi elected senior vice president PIC

The elections of Patient Welfare Society, Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) for the period 2011-13 were held on Saturday wherein 73.3 percent members used their right to vote. Dr Abdul Hameed performed duties of election commissioner on the occasion.
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Fourth convocation of PGMI on February 26

Fourth convocation of PGMI on February 26

The fourth convocation of Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) will be held at Lahore General Hospital on February 26. According to the organisers of the event, degrees and awards would be distributed among the graduates of academic session 2009-10 of t
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Isolated rains, snowfall over hills likely today

Isolated rains, snowfall over hills likely today

A westerly trough affecting upper and central parts of the country will cause isolated rain and snowfall over the hills in upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, north-east Balochistan, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Sunday. An official of the Pakistan Meteor
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Two killed, three hurt near Kalat

Two killed, three hurt near Kalat

Two people were killed and three others injured when a speedy vehicle overturned and another collided head-on with a truck on Quetta-Karachi national highway near Kalat at night between Friday and Saturday. A speedy car overturned while overtaking a tract
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Farewell reception for DG FBR held

Farewell reception for DG FBR held

Directorate of Training and Research (Inland Revenue) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) arranged a reception here the other day to bid farewell to its first Director General Abdul Wadood Khan. Wadood Khan headed the Directorate of Training and Research for o
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By-polls on PK-69 Tank on February 28

By-polls on PK-69 Tank on February 28

The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan former Justice Hamid Ali Mirza has decided that poll for by-election in the Constituency No PK-69 Tank will be held from 8am to 5pm without any interval on February 28, 2011. The ECP confirmed it here on Saturda
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government removes ban on museum photography

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government removes ban on museum photography

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced discontinuation of the practice of prior permission/no objection certificate (NOC) by the administrative department of photography at museums/archaeological sites. The decision has been taken i
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Cleanliness campaign in hospitals to begin from first March

Cleanliness campaign in hospitals to begin from first March

The Department of Social Welfare and Women Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with the Provincial Health Department and Institute of Management Sciences (IMS) will launch a three month cleanliness and renovation campaign from March 01, 2011
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Government to abolish anti-media laws: Prime Minister

Government to abolish anti-media laws: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that the government believes in freedom of expression and abolition of draconian laws of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority framed by previous governments is a manifestation of this resolv
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Iesco announces two new Sub Divisional Offices

Iesco announces two new Sub Divisional Offices

Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) is always at service for its valued customers. It intends to provide best available facilities to the consumers. To carry on its mission Iesco announced to create two new Sub Divisional Offices at Bhdnana and Sukh
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Two cops killed in Peshawar, Nowshera

Two cops killed in Peshawar, Nowshera

Two policemen were killed in two separate incidents when unknown gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Peshawar and during a shootout with outlaws in Nowshera district on Saturday. Some armed men attacked a police vehicle in Nothia Qadeem during a routine p
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Ghee/cooking oil prices increasing unchecked

Ghee/cooking oil prices increasing unchecked

The manufacturers of ghee/cooking oil have increased the prices of different brands of the commodity by Rs 180 to Rs 200 per 5 kg pack in last two months. A survey carried out by Business Recorder showed that the ghee makers are regularly increasin
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Justice Bhagwan Das calls on Prime Minister

Justice Bhagwan Das calls on Prime Minister

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said the government has provided complete autonomy to public institutions to ensure merit, transparency and service delivery - a precondition for good governance.
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'UVAS efforts to raise academic, research indicators'

'UVAS efforts to raise academic, research indicators'

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) is making all out efforts to raise its academic and research indicators to compete international standards with the motto "Sky is the limit". This was stated by the UVAS Vice Chancellor Professor Dr
Published 20 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Iran frees German reporters in woman stoning case

Iran frees German reporters in woman stoning case

Iran has freed two German reporters held since October after commuting a jail term to 50,000-dollar fines on grounds of "Islamic compassion," state media announced on Saturday. "The two accused detained in Tabriz have been released and are departing for t
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Afghanistan will not control all women's shelters

Afghanistan will not control all women's shelters

President Hamid Karzai said Saturday his government did not plan to take control of all shelters for abused women in Afghanistan, in an apparent contradiction of a previous announcement. Women's affairs minister Husun Bano Ghazanfar said Tuesday that the
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Pirates grab four American sailors off Oman

Pirates grab four American sailors off Oman

A yacht with four Americans on board is believed to have been hijacked in the Arabian Sea, the US embassy in Nairobi said on Saturday. Pirate gangs plaguing the shipping lanes through the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean typically target large merchant ships
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Five including PPP activist killed in different incidents

Five including PPP activist killed in different incidents

At least five persons including an activist of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) were killed in different incidents in the city here on Saturday. According to details, an activist of PPP was gunned down while a woman was injured in a targeted killing incident
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Parents in old age need children's presence

Parents in old age need children's presence

"I'm able to do everything by my own; I don't need anyone's help" Shabana Siddiqui, an elderly housewife, expresses her views while doing shopping in a Saturday market here. Shabana is mother of two sons. Both have settled abroad. Elder, Azhar Siddiqui, i
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PIA resumes flight to Sri Lanka

PIA resumes flight to Sri Lanka

The national carrier - PIA - resumed its flights to Colombo after 3-year here on Saturday afternoon with a flight carrying the passengers. PIA will run three-flights a week on Karachi - Colombo routes. The operation on this route has been resumed after 3-
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Wind energy project: Qaim says land to be provided in 10 days

Wind energy project: Qaim says land to be provided in 10 days

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday presided a meeting at Chief Minister House regarding installation of 150 megawatts wind power project to be set up by USAID in Thatta district. Sindh Minister for Environment and Alternate Energy Shaikh
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WHO training workshop on February 22

WHO training workshop on February 22

The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is organising a one-day training workshop on comprehensively banning Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS), on Tuesday (February 22)
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Bandit killed by police

Bandit killed by police

Sindh police on Saturday claimed to have killed an alleged bandit in an encounter near Mai Kolachi Bridge in the limits of Shersha police station. According to police, an alleged dacoit was killed by police party near Gulbai Chowk Mai Kolachi Bridge when
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SHO wounded during protest

SHO wounded during protest

Station Officer of New Karachi Amir Hayat Khan received bullet wounds during protest staged by the workers of Dawat-e-Islami on the tragic death of their fellow member Junaid Sheikh after his funeral prayer held at Godhra Sector-G-11 on Saturday. Accordin
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Customs intelligence body Yaqoob appointed chairman

Customs intelligence body Yaqoob appointed chairman

Senator Haji Ghulam Ali, President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appointed Haji Muhammad Yaqoob, former president Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry as chairman Standing Committee on Directorate of Customs Int
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IBA holds career fair

IBA holds career fair

The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi organised its second Annual Career Fair on Saturday, at the IBA Main Campus by the IBA Career Development Society in affiliation with the Career Development Centre. An official of the IBA said it was
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Development versus non-development expenditure

Development versus non-development expenditure

Lack of fiscal discipline in public sector departments and organisations has become a major cause of the widening mismatch between revenue generation and expenditure, which lies at the root of almost all financial problems of Pakistan, be it the power sec
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If his hands are clean...

If his hands are clean...

Abdul Qadir Gilani didn't turn up at the FIA office on Monday to answer a few questions in line with the Supreme Court's directive. The apex court is hearing the Hajj scam case in which he is alleged to be a beneficiary, particularly as to who 'gifted' hi
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