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Archive - 2011-03-01
Explosion in shah Latif Town
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Explosion in shah Latif Town

KARACHI: An explosion occurred near shah Latif Town. According to Police there were no casualties. Explosion occur
Published 01 Mar, 2011 06:40pm
European stocks close down
Financial

European stocks close down

LONDON: European stock markets ended lower on Tuesday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares closing down 0.97
Published 01 Mar, 2011 05:29pm
US lawmakers grope towards spending deal
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US lawmakers grope towards spending deal

WASHINGTON: US lawmakers, at war with each other and the White House over slashing spending, pressed ahead Tuesday wit
Published 01 Mar, 2011 05:02pm
India Metals Prices
Commodities

India Metals Prices

Rates by Asian News International, New Delhi     Indicative          Previous
Published 01 Mar, 2011 03:58pm
India Oils/Oilseeds Prices
Asia

India Oils/Oilseeds Prices

Rates by Asian News International, New Delhi     Grains                           opening            close (
Published 01 Mar, 2011 03:51pm
Bernanke warns on oil price 'threat'
Top News

Bernanke warns on oil price 'threat'

WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday warned "sustained rises" in oil prices could potentially th
Published 01 Mar, 2011 03:34pm
MQM rejects increase in POL prices
Top News

MQM rejects increase in POL prices

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has rejected the recent increase in the petroleum prices and termed it an inapp
Published 01 Mar, 2011 02:53pm
Saudi Arabia launches social measures
Top News

Saudi Arabia launches social measures

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will start implementing new social measures on Tuesday, its finance minister said, adding that the
Published 01 Mar, 2011 01:11pm
Gunmen wound 15 college girls in Mardan
Top News

Gunmen wound 15 college girls in Mardan

PESHAWAR: Gunmen on motorbikes wounded 15 girls when they opened fire with pistols and lobbed grenades at a college pa
Published 01 Mar, 2011 11:01am
Rs100m sanctioned for Quetta Master Plan
Top News

Rs100m sanctioned for Quetta Master Plan

QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Urban Development Haji Muhammad Ismail Gujjar has said Rs 100 million has been sancti
Published 01 Mar, 2011 08:56am
Japan shares up 1.22 percent
Financial

Japan shares up 1.22 percent

TOKYO : Japanese shares gained 1.22 percent Tuesday supported by a weaker yen, softer oil prices and upbeat sentiment ov
Published 01 Mar, 2011 08:09am
Japan PM faces revolt in budget bill
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Japan PM faces revolt in budget bill

TOKYO: Japan's beleaguered premier faced an internal party revolt on Tuesday when 16 of his own lawmakers failed to vote
Published 01 Mar, 2011 08:01am
Chavez warns US plans to invade Libya
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Chavez warns US plans to invade Libya

CARACAS: President Hugo Chavez, the closest regional ally of embattled Libyan leader Moamer Qadhafi, said Monday that he
Published 01 Mar, 2011 07:43am
Sentences in India's Gujarat riots case
Top News

Sentences in India's Gujarat riots case

AHMEDABAD: An Indian court on Tuesday handed down 11 death sentences and 20 life terms to those found guilty of setting
Published 01 Mar, 2011 07:29am
India exports up 32.4 percent
Industry

India exports up 32.4 percent

NEW DELHI : India 's exports in January rose an annual 32.4 percent to $20.6 billion, while imports for the month rose
Published 01 Mar, 2011 07:09am
The petrol dilemma
BR Research

The petrol dilemma

What was seen on a few streets in Karachi yesterday could well be repeated today for two different, yet similar reasons. Roads were choked a
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Sub se bara Rupiya
BR Research

Sub se bara Rupiya

Being the first does have its advantages. Be it a new product, new service, or, as in the case of Engro Corp, new means of financing.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Gold fad is back
BR Research

Gold fad is back

In the presences of inflationary pressure, along with an uncertain global economic scenario and growing political turmoil in the Middle East
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Centre borrowed Rs 443 billion against budgeted Rs 166 billion

Centre borrowed Rs 443 billion against budgeted Rs 166 billion

The government borrowed Rs 443 billion from domestic sources during the first six months of the current fiscal year to finance the budget deficit against an estimated Rs 166 billion earmarked in the budget for the entire fiscal year, according to fiscal o
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

The Statistics Division is reportedly unwilling to conduct assessment survey of inundation of crops, livestock and other households hit by devastating floods last year, well informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

The Statistics Division is reportedly unwilling to conduct assessment survey of inundation of crops, livestock and other households hit by devastating floods last year, well informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

Flood losses: statistics division unwilling to conduct survey

The Statistics Division is reportedly unwilling to conduct assessment survey of inundation of crops, livestock and other households hit by devastating floods last year, well informed sources told Business Recorder.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

The Alter-native Energy Development Board (AEDB) is uncertain about execution of alternative energy projects at the assessed cost, to be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (REDSIP).
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

The Alter-native Energy Development Board (AEDB) is uncertain about execution of alternative energy projects at the assessed cost, to be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (REDSIP).
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

AEDB uncertain of execution: ADB funded alternative energy projects

The Alter-native Energy Development Board (AEDB) is uncertain about execution of alternative energy projects at the assessed cost, to be funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program (REDSIP).
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 65.71 points

Index gains 65.71 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday recovered to close at the level of 11,289.23 points on the back of foreign investors and local institutions support. The local investors' concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country, however, kept the market
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 65.71 points

Index gains 65.71 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday recovered to close at the level of 11,289.23 points on the back of foreign investors and local institutions support. The local investors' concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country, however, kept the market
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Index gains 65.71 points

Index gains 65.71 points

The KSE-100 index on Monday recovered to close at the level of 11,289.23 points on the back of foreign investors and local institutions support. The local investors'' concerns over the prevailing political situation in the country, however, kept the marke
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 143.62 points

BRIndex30 up 143.62 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,016.50 points. It touched the intra-day high of 8,216.16 points and low of 7,928.20 points and closed at 8,160.12 points with a net positive change of 143.62 points, or 1.79 percent higher than previous close.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BRIndex30 up 143.62 points

BRIndex30 up 143.62 points

On Monday, the BRIndex30 opened at 8,016.50 points. It touched the intra-day high of 8,216.16 points and low of 7,928.20 points and closed at 8,160.12 points with a net positive change of 143.62 points, or 1.79 percent higher than previous close.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PPP ministers' removal: Khosa signs summary

PPP ministers' removal: Khosa signs summary

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa on Monday signed the chief minister's summary regarding removal of seven Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ministers from the province's cabinet. According to governor's spokesperson, the secretariat received the advise rega
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PPP ministers' removal: Khosa signs summary

PPP ministers' removal: Khosa signs summary

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa on Monday signed the chief minister's summary regarding removal of seven Pakistan People's Party (PPP) ministers from the province's cabinet. According to governor's spokesperson, the secretariat received the advise rega
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

The government has increased oil prices by 9.9 percent up to Rs 8.58 per litre, in line with hike in global prices due to unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, effective from today (Tuesday), a day prior to International Monetary Fund team's talks w
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

The government has increased oil prices by 9.9 percent up to Rs 8.58 per litre, in line with hike in global prices due to unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, effective from today (Tuesday), a day prior to International Monetary Fund team's talks w
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

POL products: prices raised almost 10 percent

The government has increased oil prices by 9.9 percent up to Rs 8.58 per litre, in line with hike in global prices due to unrest in North Africa and the Middle East, effective from today (Tuesday), a day prior to International Monetary Fund team''s talks
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified new maximum sale price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ranging between Rs 53.45 to Rs 58.78 per kg by amending pricing mechanism linking gas price with Gross Calorific Value (GCV) effective today (Tuesd
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified new maximum sale price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ranging between Rs 53.45 to Rs 58.78 per kg by amending pricing mechanism linking gas price with Gross Calorific Value (GCV) effective today (Tuesd
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

CNG prices now range between Rs 53.45 and Rs 58.78 per kg

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has notified new maximum sale price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) ranging between Rs 53.45 to Rs 58.78 per kg by amending pricing mechanism linking gas price with Gross Calorific Value (GCV) effective today (Tuesd
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus Announcements

Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called a high-level meeting in Karachi on Tuesday (today) to resolve the issue of gas crisis, Business Recorder has learnt. The representatives of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Sui Northern Gas
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board Meetings

Board Meetings

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called a high-level meeting in Karachi on Tuesday (today) to resolve the issue of gas crisis, Business Recorder has learnt. The representatives of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Sui Northern Gas
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Board meetings in progress

Board meetings in progress

Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

Zardari calls meeting on gas crisis today

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called a high-level meeting in Karachi on Tuesday (today) to resolve the issue of gas crisis, Business Recorder has learnt. The representatives of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma), Sui Northern Gas
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team likely due today

IMF team likely due today

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected to arrive here on Tuesday to discuss recent economic developments and progress made by the government of Pakistan in implementing policy measures to restore macroeconomic stability and supporting stru
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team likely due today

IMF team likely due today

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected to arrive here on Tuesday to discuss recent economic developments and progress made by the government of Pakistan in implementing policy measures to restore macroeconomic stability and supporting stru
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IMF team likely due today

IMF team likely due today

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is expected to arrive here on Tuesday to discuss recent economic developments and progress made by the government of Pakistan in implementing policy measures to restore macroeconomic stability and supporting stru
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
174 Pakistanis return from Libya

174 Pakistanis return from Libya

174 Pakistanis have returned from Libya through Turkish Airline on late Monday night, Aaj News reported. According to the channel, Turkish plane carrying 174 Pakistanis landed at Lahore Airport on late Monday night, the Pakistanis have left Libya a
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Grossman to visit Pakistan, Afghanistan

Grossman to visit Pakistan, Afghanistan

Marc Grossman, the Obama Administration's new special envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan, embarks on a visit Tuesday during which he will meet the two Asian countries' leaders and reaffirm the US commitment to enduring partnerships with them, the State De
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities moved both ways but the last hour buying led the market up amid fresh entries in potential shares. The LSE-25 index registered an increase of 74.35 points to close at 3357.65
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevail on LSE

Mixed sentiments prevailed on the Lahore Stock Exchange on Monday where equities moved both ways but the last hour buying led the market up amid fresh entries in potential shares. The LSE-25 index registered an increase of 74.35 points to close at 3357.65
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ISE index down 31.25 points

ISE index down 31.25 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 31.25 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,718.39 to 2,687.14
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ISE index down 31.25 points

ISE index down 31.25 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 31.25 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 2,718.39 to 2,687.14
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Monday as the rupee traded on both sides versus dollar, dealers said. The rupee inched up versus dollar, gaining one paisa for buying and selling at 85.64 and 85.69, they said.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
THE RUPEE: mixed trend

THE RUPEE: mixed trend

Divergent trend was seen on the currency market on Monday as the rupee traded on both sides versus dollar, dealers said. The rupee inched up versus dollar, gaining one paisa for buying and selling at 85.64 and 85.69, they said.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Court rejects bail application of held US citizen

Court rejects bail application of held US citizen

A local court headed by a Magistrate on Monday here rejected bail application of the detained US national, arrested on charges of overstay, by the police a few days back. Magistrate Qudratullah Khan Marwat in his short judgement pronounced that the record
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Court rejects bail application of held US citizen

Court rejects bail application of held US citizen

A local court headed by a Magistrate on Monday here rejected bail application of the detained US national, arrested on charges of overstay, by the police a few days back. Magistrate Qudratullah Khan Marwat in his short judgement pronounced that the record
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nato containers' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

Nato containers' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to prepare final report within one month, assessing losses incurred to national kitty due to alleged smuggling of over 50,000 containers, meant for supplying goods to US and Nato forces s
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nato containers' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

Nato containers' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to prepare final report within one month, assessing losses incurred to national kitty due to alleged smuggling of over 50,000 containers, meant for supplying goods to US and Nato forces s
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nato containers'' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

Nato containers'' scam: FBR asked to prepare report assessing losses

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to prepare final report within one month, assessing losses incurred to national kitty due to alleged smuggling of over 50,000 containers, meant for supplying goods to US and Nato forces s
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

The proposed Sindh Protection and Prohibition of Amenity Plots Bill - 2009, if passed by Sindh Assembly, would be "disastrous for us and for our future generations", and must be stopped and permanently removed from the docket of provincial assembly busine
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

The proposed Sindh Protection and Prohibition of Amenity Plots Bill - 2009, if passed by Sindh Assembly, would be "disastrous for us and for our future generations", and must be stopped and permanently removed from the docket of provincial assembly busine
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

Amenity Plots Bill passage will be disastrous: IEP

The proposed Sindh Protection and Prohibition of Amenity Plots Bill - 2009, if passed by Sindh Assembly, would be "disastrous for us and for our future generations", and must be stopped and permanently removed from the docket of provincial assembly busine
Published 01 Mar, 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 19TH FEBRUARY, 2010.

Published 01 Mar, 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 19TH FEBRUARY, 2010.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Karachi tea rates

Karachi tea rates

Tea rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Milk powder rates

Milk powder rates

Milk Powder rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz to lead another 'long march'

Nawaz to lead another 'long march'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief, Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that he would lead another 'long march'. Addressing a meeting with the PML-N activists hailing from Sukkur, Hyderabad and Mirpur Divisions at his Model Town residence on Monday, he expressed
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raw rubber rates

Raw rubber rates

Raw Rubber rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Nawaz to lead another 'long march'

Nawaz to lead another 'long march'

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief, Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that he would lead another 'long march'. Addressing a meeting with the PML-N activists hailing from Sukkur, Hyderabad and Mirpur Divisions at his Model Town residence on Monday, he expressed
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates

Jute goods rates in rupees prevailing on the commodity markets in Karachi on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
India steps up defence spending

India steps up defence spending

India increased annual defence spending by about 11.6 percent on Monday, but will still spend less than half the official military expenditure of China, its biggest long-term security challenge. The hefty increase suggests the Indian government plans to m
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
India steps up defence spending

India steps up defence spending

India increased annual defence spending by about 11.6 percent on Monday, but will still spend less than half the official military expenditure of China, its biggest long-term security challenge. The hefty increase suggests the Indian government plans to m
Published 01 Mar, 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 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS to continue on express desire of users' club

PaCCS to continue on express desire of users' club

'Agility', the owner of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS), which had indicated to close down the facility from February 28, has decided to play soft and would continue the system on the express desire of PaCCS users' club beyond that
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS to continue on express desire of users' club

PaCCS to continue on express desire of users' club

'Agility', the owner of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS), which had indicated to close down the facility from February 28, has decided to play soft and would continue the system on the express desire of PaCCS users' club beyond that
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Grain market rates

Grain market rates

Karachi grain market rates in rupees on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
PaCCS to continue on express desire of users'' club

PaCCS to continue on express desire of users'' club

''Agility'', the owner of Pakistan Automated Customs Computerised System (PaCCS), which had indicated to close down the facility from February 28, has decided to play soft and would continue the system on the express desire of PaCCS users'' club beyond th
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Turkish investors show interest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa energy sector

Turkish investors show interest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa energy sector

The visiting Turkish investors' team has shown keen interest in energy and construction sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The investors were talking to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Industries, Syed Ahmad Hussein Shah and Minister for Law and Parliamentary
Published 01 Mar, 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 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Package for heirs of police martyrs extended

Package for heirs of police martyrs extended

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province has extended uniform compensation package for indefinite period for legal heirs of provincial police personnel and all other civil servants of the provincial government.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Efforts on for speedy disposal of complaint: BMP

Efforts on for speedy disposal of complaint: BMP

Banking Mohtasib of Pakistan (BMP) Masrur-ur-Rehman on Monday evening has said that there was a great need of creating awareness among the masses about this institution. People were totally unaware about the utility and benefits of the office Banking Moht
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Importance of Islamic Banking system highlighted

Importance of Islamic Banking system highlighted

Speakers of a seminar said that Islamic Banking system is fully interest free and discouraging all forms of interest related dealings. They observed that there was mere quest for Islamic Banking System in the society, whereas the rest of fields were incon
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Simpson scholarship to be awarded to five ACCA students

Simpson scholarship to be awarded to five ACCA students

The Simpson Scholarship exists to reward talented ACCA students who have already proven themselves and have achieved distinction in the ACCA exams. This scholarship will fund the exam and registration fees of five students for a period of five years or un
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Hoti approves Rs 20 million for assistance of disabled people

Hoti approves Rs 20 million for assistance of disabled people

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ameer Haidar Khan Hoti has approved special grant of Rs 20 million for provision of financial assistance and purchase of wheel chairs, tricycles and hearing device for disabled people of the province.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Soil Survey: SSP completes study of 96 percent land

Soil Survey: SSP completes study of 96 percent land

Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Mir Israrullah Zehri has said that Soil Survey of Pakistan has completed its study, showing capacity/quality of 96 percent of the land divided into eight main production categories.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Monday (February 28, 2011) and for Tuesday (March 01, 2011).
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Two water supply schemes completed in FR Dera

Two water supply schemes completed in FR Dera

The political administration of the Frontier Region, D I Khan have completed water supply schemes in Akhondzada and Paind Khel villages for the local communities. The schemes will help approximately 3,200 residents get access to drinking water. The people
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor briefed on new Khushalgarh Bridge

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor briefed on new Khushalgarh Bridge

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar, has directed to expedite efforts to start practical work on construction of new bridge over Indus River at Khushalgarh. During a briefing on the project here at Governor's House on Monday, he assured t
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Friday official prices.

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
IHC dismisses contempt case against ZTBL

IHC dismisses contempt case against ZTBL

The Islamabad High Court Single Bench dismissed the case of contempt against Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd in a petition field by Ghazanfar Ali, Officer of the Bank for not allowing him to join the Bank in spite of the orders of the IHC, says a press release r
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Mehmood Qureshi vows to remain in PPP

Mehmood Qureshi vows to remain in PPP

Former foreign minister and leader of Ghousia Jamaat, Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that he was just an activist of PPP and will remain in PPP. The PPP leader who is touring Sindh said that purposes of his visit to interior Sindh was to pay homag
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Raymond Davis case: CJ LHC issues notices to federal government

Raymond Davis case: CJ LHC issues notices to federal government

The Chief Justice of Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to the federal government for march 14 in a civil miscellaneous application challenging facilities being provided to murderer Raymond Davis at Kot Lakhpat jail.
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (February 28, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Turnover tax: PMA expresses concern over issuance of notices

Turnover tax: PMA expresses concern over issuance of notices

The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has expressed serious concern over issuance of notices for recovery of one percent turnover tax from the flour mills. It is learnt that the association has informed the tax authorities about the issuance of noti
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Monday (February 28, 2011) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 01, 2011).

Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Altaf calls upon labourers to perform duties honestly

Altaf calls upon labourers to perform duties honestly

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has called upon the labourers to discharge their duties with devotion and honesty in their respective organisations. The MQM Chief was addressing via telephone from London at a programme held to mark the
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
ICCI urges modernising of farming techniques

ICCI urges modernising of farming techniques

The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Monday highlighted the importance of adopting modern farming techniques to shift focus from the conventional agriculture methodology. "Emphasis should be given to increase agriculture exports which
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Quetta Express derails, one killed

Quetta Express derails, one killed

Two bogies of Lahore bound Quetta Express as well as its engine were derailed as the train hit a heavy machinery vehicle on an unmanned crossing near Liaquatpur railway station, about 90 kms from here on Monday morning causing death of one passenger and i
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
Four SHC's Additional Judges' tenure extended

Four SHC's Additional Judges' tenure extended

On the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee for the appointment of Judges and on the advice of the Prime Minister President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday approved grant of one year extension in the tenure of the four Additional Judges of the Sindh
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR may extend CGT returns' filing date

FBR may extend CGT returns' filing date

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may extend date for filing quarterly returns of capital gain tax (CGT) for the first and second quarter of 2010-11. A senior FBR official told Business Recorder here on Monday that the board had asked the investor
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
FBR yet to announce final date for ATL's enforcement

FBR yet to announce final date for ATL's enforcement

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has not announced any final date for enforcement of the "Active Taxpayer List" (ATL) for suspending registration of non-compliant income taxpayers. Sources told Business Recorder here on Monday that the FBR has de
Published 01 Mar, 2011 12:00am
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