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Archive - 2011-02-22
Kadhafi vows to remain in Libya
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Kadhafi vows to remain in Libya

TRIPOLI: Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi on Tuesday ordered his forces to crush an uprising that has rocked his 41-year r
Published 22 Feb, 2011 04:41pm
HUBCO declares 25pc dividend
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HUBCO declares 25pc dividend

KARACHI: Hub Power Company (HUBCO) has posted a lower profit after tax of Rs 2.799 billion for the half year ending De
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:59pm
Abbott Labs declares 30pc dividend
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Abbott Labs declares 30pc dividend

KARACHI: Abbott Laboratories Ltd posted a record profit after tax of Rs 1.176 billion for 13 months ending December 31,
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:45pm
Kadhafi to address Libyan people: TV
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Kadhafi to address Libyan people: TV

TRIPOLI: Embattled leader Moamer Kadhafi is to speak to the Libyan people in a nationwide address, Libyan state televisi
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:24pm
KSE fall 2.64 pc
Markets

KSE fall 2.64 pc

KARACHI: Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) tumbled by more than 2.64 percent or negative 315 on Tuesday, on foreign selling t
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:19pm
EU economic reform plan too timid: ECB
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EU economic reform plan too timid: ECB

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank Tuesday criticised proposed European Union economic reforms as too timid and said
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:12pm
Investors should "Viva!" the revolutions
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Investors should "Viva!" the revolutions

HUNTSVILLE: Rather than fear the spread of people power revolutions, investors should welcome them. Just don't expect a
Published 22 Feb, 2011 02:04pm
World markets hit by Libya concerns
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World markets hit by Libya concerns

LONDON: Global stock markets were under pressure Tuesday as violent unrest in Libya sent oil prices spiking above $108 b
Published 22 Feb, 2011 01:30pm
IMC announces 50pc dividend
Industry

IMC announces 50pc dividend

KARACHI: Indus Motors Company (IMC)) has posted a lower profit after tax of Rs907.758 million during the half year end
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:56pm
Brent oil price hits $108 on Libya fears
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Brent oil price hits $108 on Libya fears

LONDON: Oil prices struck $108 on Tuesday, as Libyan production was hit by violent protests and concerns grew over sprea
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:23pm
SBP mops up Rs 14.2 billion
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SBP mops up Rs 14.2 billion

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted Open Market Operation (OMO) and mopped up Rs 14.2 billion. Accord
Published 22 Feb, 2011 09:35am
FC guards vehicle blown up in Gwadar
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FC guards vehicle blown up in Gwadar

Four Security personnel injured in bomb blast in Gwadar GWADAR: At least four personnel of law enforcement agency suf
Published 22 Feb, 2011 07:31am
Iranian navy ships enter Suez Canal
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Iranian navy ships enter Suez Canal

CAIRO: Two Iranian naval ships entered the Suez Canal on Tuesday, a canal source said, en route to Syria on a purported
Published 22 Feb, 2011 06:39am
United Bank Limited
BR Research

United Bank Limited

UBL has attracted a lot of interest from the investing big-wigs in the past few months. Mian Mansha made a bid for it, but was checked by th
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PIB auctions on track
BR Research

PIB auctions on track

After witnessing poor market appetite for long-tenured government bonds in 1HFY11, a stabilising interest rate environment, following the ce
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PCO judges: AG asked to explain government's stance

PCO judges: AG asked to explain government's stance

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Monday said that the judges who took oath under the annulled provisional constitutional order (PCO) of November 3, 2007, were no longer part of judiciary because they did not take oath after the restoration of cons
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
PCO judges: AG asked to explain government's stance

PCO judges: AG asked to explain government's stance

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Monday said that the judges who took oath under the annulled provisional constitutional order (PCO) of November 3, 2007, were no longer part of judiciary because they did not take oath after the restoration of cons
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Death sentence confirmed for Kasab

Death sentence confirmed for Kasab

Two Indian judges on Monday confirmed the death sentence for the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, in which 10 militants laid siege to the city, killing 166 people. The Bombay High Court dismissed the claim by Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab tha
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Death sentence confirmed for Kasab

Death sentence confirmed for Kasab

Two Indian judges on Monday confirmed the death sentence for the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, in which 10 militants laid siege to the city, killing 166 people. The Bombay High Court dismissed the claim by Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab tha
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Gaddafi under threat as revolt hits Tripoli

Gaddafi under threat as revolt hits Tripoli

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi fought an increasingly bloody battle to hang on to power on Monday when anti-government protests against his 41-year rule struck the capital Tripoli after days of violence in the east. Residents reported gunfire in parts of T
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Gaddafi under threat as revolt hits Tripoli

Gaddafi under threat as revolt hits Tripoli

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi fought an increasingly bloody battle to hang on to power on Monday when anti-government protests against his 41-year rule struck the capital Tripoli after days of violence in the east. Residents reported gunfire in parts of T
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Spreading unrest in Libya shut down 6 percent of oil output in Africa's No 3 producer and prompted a number of energy firms to pull out international staff, sending oil prices above $105 a barrel. Wintershall, the oil and gas exploration arm of BASF said
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Spreading unrest in Libya shut down 6 percent of oil output in Africa's No 3 producer and prompted a number of energy firms to pull out international staff, sending oil prices above $105 a barrel. Wintershall, the oil and gas exploration arm of BASF said
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Libya unrest stops some oil output, firms move staff

Spreading unrest in Libya shut down 6 percent of oil output in Africa''s No 3 producer and prompted a number of energy firms to pull out international staff, sending oil prices above $105 a barrel. Wintershall, the oil and gas exploration arm of BASF said
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egypt requests freeze on Mubarak's foreign assets

Egypt requests freeze on Mubarak's foreign assets

Egypt's public prosecutor on Monday told the foreign ministry to seek a freeze on the foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak and his family, the first sign that the former president would be held to account by the military leadership to whom he handed power.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Egypt requests freeze on Mubarak's foreign assets

Egypt requests freeze on Mubarak's foreign assets

Egypt's public prosecutor on Monday told the foreign ministry to seek a freeze on the foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak and his family, the first sign that the former president would be held to account by the military leadership to whom he handed power.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

'Agility', the Kuwait based software supplier, has decided to proceed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for settlement of its dues. Having lost patience, Agility has warned FBR, in a letter, to either recom
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

'Agility', the Kuwait based software supplier, has decided to proceed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for settlement of its dues. Having lost patience, Agility has warned FBR, in a letter, to either recom
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

Agility decides to take FBR to ICJ: February 28 deadline for settlement

''Agility'', the Kuwait based software supplier, has decided to proceed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for settlement of its dues. Having lost patience, Agility has warned FBR, in a letter, to either rec
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index loses 76.47 points

Index loses 76.47 points

Despite foreign investors' support and fresh inflow of $1.4 million, the KSE-100 index on Monday lost 76.47 points and closed at 11,964.68 points due to selling by local investors. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,106.04 points in
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index loses 76.47 points

Index loses 76.47 points

Despite foreign investors' support and fresh inflow of $1.4 million, the KSE-100 index on Monday lost 76.47 points and closed at 11,964.68 points due to selling by local investors. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,106.04 points in
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Index loses 76.47 points

Index loses 76.47 points

Despite foreign investors'' support and fresh inflow of $1.4 million, the KSE-100 index on Monday lost 76.47 points and closed at 11,964.68 points due to selling by local investors. The market opened on a positive note and the index hit 12,106.04 points i
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 100.11 points

BRIndex30 sheds 100.11 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,733.84 points and remained in red for most of the trading session, except for the first few minutes. The Index entered a general falling trend in the last two hours. It touched the intra-day high of 8,753.89 points and
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 sheds 100.11 points

BRIndex30 sheds 100.11 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,733.84 points and remained in red for most of the trading session, except for the first few minutes. The Index entered a general falling trend in the last two hours. It touched the intra-day high of 8,753.89 points and
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shown concern over the non-filing of quarterly returns of capital gain tax (CGT) by some companies, and has requested the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) to extend assistance in this respect.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shown concern over the non-filing of quarterly returns of capital gain tax (CGT) by some companies, and has requested the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) to extend assistance in this respect.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

CGT returns non-filing by companies: FBR seeks KSE help

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has shown concern over the non-filing of quarterly returns of capital gain tax (CGT) by some companies, and has requested the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) to extend assistance in this respect.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

The proposed dates for talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of Pakistan, widely reported for this week, have not yet been finalised, according to sources close to IMF. Secretary, Finance, Dr Waqar Masood Khan, while talki
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

The proposed dates for talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of Pakistan, widely reported for this week, have not yet been finalised, according to sources close to IMF. Secretary, Finance, Dr Waqar Masood Khan, while talki
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

Dates for talks with IMF not yet finalised

The proposed dates for talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of Pakistan, widely reported for this week, have not yet been finalised, according to sources close to IMF. Secretary, Finance, Dr Waqar Masood Khan, while talki
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis spate: Prime Minister gives policy statement

Raymond Davis spate: Prime Minister gives policy statement

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday vowed not to compromise on country's sovereignty. Though, he categorically stated that Raymond Davis' issue would be decided by the court, but the opposition remained sceptical over the commitment.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis spate: Prime Minister gives policy statement

Raymond Davis spate: Prime Minister gives policy statement

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday vowed not to compromise on country's sovereignty. Though, he categorically stated that Raymond Davis' issue would be decided by the court, but the opposition remained sceptical over the commitment.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US urges release, safety of Davis

US urges release, safety of Davis

The United States called Monday for Pakistan to free an American arrested for killing two men and to ensure his safety in custody after revelations he worked for the CIA. US officials declined public comment on accounts that Raymond Davis worked for the C
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
US urges release, safety of Davis

US urges release, safety of Davis

The United States called Monday for Pakistan to free an American arrested for killing two men and to ensure his safety in custody after revelations he worked for the CIA. US officials declined public comment on accounts that Raymond Davis worked for the C
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Arrested US official is actually CIA contractor

Arrested US official is actually CIA contractor

An American jailed in Pakistan for the fatal shooting of two armed men was secretly working for the CIA when he was arrested, a disclosure likely to further frustrate US government efforts to free the man and strain relations between two countries partner
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip on interbank market

THE RUPEE: rates slip on interbank market

The rupee drifted lower against dollar on the interbank market, it however, gained on the open market on Monday as importers were busy in forward deals, dealers said. The rupee extended its week-end fall versus dollar, losing 12 paisa for buying and selli
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Arrested US official is actually CIA contractor

Arrested US official is actually CIA contractor

An American jailed in Pakistan for the fatal shooting of two armed men was secretly working for the CIA when he was arrested, a disclosure likely to further frustrate US government efforts to free the man and strain relations between two countries partner
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: rates slip on interbank market

THE RUPEE: rates slip on interbank market

The rupee drifted lower against dollar on the interbank market, it however, gained on the open market on Monday as importers were busy in forward deals, dealers said. The rupee extended its week-end fall versus dollar, losing 12 paisa for buying and selli
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Davis possesses diplomatic passport: Malik

Davis possesses diplomatic passport: Malik

Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik on Monday said Raymond Davis possessed a diplomatic passport, but his case would be decided by the court. Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House, he said Pakistan is signatory to certain international
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LSE index down 27.31 points

LSE index down 27.31 points

Bearish sentiment dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered declines in the absence of buying support while most of investors remained on the sidelines. The LSE-25 index posted a decline of 27.31 points and closed at 3576.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LSE index down 27.31 points

LSE index down 27.31 points

Bearish sentiment dominated on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities registered declines in the absence of buying support while most of investors remained on the sidelines. The LSE-25 index posted a decline of 27.31 points and closed at 3576.
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
ISE index sheds 18.5 points

ISE index sheds 18.5 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 18.50 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,923.19 to 2,904.69
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
ISE index sheds 18.5 points

ISE index sheds 18.5 points

Bears dominated the proceedings at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) where equities showed negative signs under the lead of hot favourite amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index was down by 18.50 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,923.19 to 2,904.69
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 05TH FEBRUARY, 2010.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
State Bank statement of affairs

State Bank statement of affairs

The statement of affairs of the State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Department, as on 05TH FEBRUARY, 2010.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Thousands flee as Philippine volcano erupts

Thousands flee as Philippine volcano erupts

Thousands of people in the Philippines fled their homes as a volcano erupted on Monday, sending a spectacular column of ash high into the sky, residents said. The eruption of Bulusan, a 1,559-metre (5,115-foot) volcano, turned mid-morning into night for a
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Libya shockwaves hit Italian businesses

Libya shockwaves hit Italian businesses

Shockwaves from the unrest in Libya on Monday hit its former colonial overlord Italy - a top foreign investor in Libya and a country in which the North African state has also invested billions. Libyan authorities and veteran ruler Muammar Gaddafi's family
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Senior UK spy gives evidence at bombings inquest

Senior UK spy gives evidence at bombings inquest

A senior British spy testified Monday that the ringleader of the 2005 suicide attacks and his No 2 were on MI5's radar for more than a year before the bombings but it wasn't clear an attack was imminent. The suicide bombings Western Europe's first killed
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
UAE awards $1.1 billion in defence contracts

UAE awards $1.1 billion in defence contracts

The United Arab Emirates awarded $1.1 billion of defence contracts to local and international firms with more deals to come this week, signalling continued military spending by the oil exporter. Global arms manufacturers are vying for deals worth billions
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Parliament stops work to listen to Iraqis' gripes

Parliament stops work to listen to Iraqis' gripes

Iraq's parliament has suspended work for a week and sent lawmakers to their home areas to help soothe rising anger over corruption, food shortages and poor services, the speaker of parliament said on Monday. Iraq has been hit in recent weeks by a growing
Published 22 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 Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Uzbekistan warns over 'evil, satanic' rock music

Uzbekistan warns over 'evil, satanic' rock music

Uzbekistan's state television Monday issued an unequivocal denunciation of rock and rap as a Western liberal excess, saying the music is epitomised by sadism, drug addiction and immorality. In a TV documentary called "Melody and Calamity" Uzbekistan's sec
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Five dead in violence after Morocco demonstrations

Five dead in violence after Morocco demonstrations

Five burned bodies were found in a bank set ablaze in a north Moroccan town in unrest that erupted after weekend demonstrations for change, Interior Minister Taib Cherkaoui said Monday. The minister also announced that 128 people, including 115 members of
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
HVACR Expo and Conference from February 24

HVACR Expo and Conference from February 24

Pakistan Heating-Ventilation-Air conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Society is holding its 18th annual 'Pakistan HVACR Expo and Conference' from February 24 to 26, 2011 in the historical city of Lahore, focusing on green environment, solar and alterna
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Workers of water management stage protest

Workers of water management stage protest

Workers of National Programme Water Management on Monday organised a rally under the leadership of central vice-president Masood Alam Niazi to press the authorities for regularisation of services of 2,800 contract employees. They shouted slogans against t
Published 22 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 Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
No more support to PPP government: Nawaz

No more support to PPP government: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Quaid Mohammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the PML-N would not support the incompetent PPP-led government any further, as the party workers have rejected government's behaviour vis-à-vis implementation of the PML-N's 10-point a
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
India has not banned cotton export to Pakistan: Mirza

India has not banned cotton export to Pakistan: Mirza

The Indian government has not banned cotton export to Pakistan. In fact the Indian cotton exporters have backed out of their commitments with Pakistani cotton importers after abnormal increase in the cotton prices in the international market, Advisor to T
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Vast investment opportunities exist in Punjab: Finland envoy told

Vast investment opportunities exist in Punjab: Finland envoy told

Punjab Chief Minister, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that there are vast opportunities of investment in different sectors of Punjab and government has provided an atmosphere conducive to investment as Punjab Investment Board is extending all out facili
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Seminar on tech, scientific aspects of dairy products begins

Seminar on tech, scientific aspects of dairy products begins

Pakistan is a leading country with a huge number of buffaloes and cattle that could transform the country into a prosperous nation of the world if we proper exploit a tremendous business potential in the dairy and livestock sector as only cheese has $62 b
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Vouchers distributed among poor students

Vouchers distributed among poor students

With a view to open the doors of quality education to the children of underprivileged strata mostly composed of daily wagers, house-maids, child-labourers and out of school children, the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has distributed as many as 23 thou
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Taking PIA out of crisis: Zai spells out steps

Taking PIA out of crisis: Zai spells out steps

Pakistan International Airlines will come out of crisis soon with team efforts, new marketing strategy and opening of new routes. This was stated by the Managing Director of PIA, Captain Nadeem Yousuf Zai, while speaking at a ceremony held at Galadari Hot
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (February 21, 2011) and for Tuesday (February 22, 2011).
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
First meeting of Pak-France Economic Council to be held soon

First meeting of Pak-France Economic Council to be held soon

The first meeting of Pak France Economic Council, to promote bilateral trade and economic relations between the two countries will be held in a couple of months and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to participate, said Danieal Jounnaeou, the
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (February 21, 2011).

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis case: Court urged to take record in custody

Raymond Davis case: Court urged to take record in custody

The Lahore High Court (LHC) here Monday sought assistance of deputy attorney general (DAG) in two identical petitions seeking the possession or custody of Raymond Davis' diplomatic record, if any, into court's custody by March 14. Chief justice Ijaz Ahmed
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
Ahsan warns government of long-march

Ahsan warns government of long-march

Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday warned the government that the party would not hesitate to go for long-march to get the 10-point reforms agenda implemented. Speaking at a news conference, PML-N's Secretary Information, Ahsan Iqbal said that
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
'Around 40 million people benefiting from BISP'

'Around 40 million people benefiting from BISP'

Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Farzana Raja said on Monday that 30 to 40 million people are getting benefit from the programme. While talking to PTV she said, "BISP has started poverty survey across the country to collect data about t
Published 22 Feb, 2011 12:00am
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